Monthly Archives: September 2011

One Reason Not to Root for Jose Reyes in Batting Title Race

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

Let’s get one thing crystal-clear: Jose Reyes is one of my favorite MLB players. There are few other current MLBers who I would prefer to watch if given the choice. That said, I’m thrilled he has a chance to become … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 159: Phillies

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Phillies 9 Mets 4 The Mets altered their role of “spoiler”, by spoiling the Phillies’ bid for a 9-game losing streak.

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Mets Game 158: Win Over Phillies

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Phillies 3 Imagine your team losing eight straight, including getting swept in a doubleheader, and you not in the least bit concerned — because your team is two games away from 100 victories on the season? Must be … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 157: Win Over Phillies

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 2 Phillies 1 A huge win for the New York Mets, who pull to within 23 games of first place and one game closer to third with five left to play. If only Bud Selig would consider extending the … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Spoiler Edition

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Paul Festa

On Thursday, the Mets did to the Cardinals what losing teams did to the Mets in 2007 and 2008: played spoiler.  And in dramatic fashion, putting up a 6-spot in the top of the ninth.  Bobby Parnell pitched a 1-2-3 … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 156: Win Over Cardinals

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Cardinals 6 It took 156 games, but finally, the Mets accomplished THE MOST UNLIKELY VICTORY OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!! (So said Gary Cohen.) I would not want to be in the home-team clubhouse with Tony LaRussa after this ballgame. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Mets Lineup vs. Cardinals

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets send to bat against Cardinals pitcher Jake Westbrook: Jose Reyes – SS Ruben Tejada – 2B Angel Pagan – CF David Wright – 3B Willie Harris – LF Nick Evans – 1B Josh Thole … Continue reading →

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Alderson: What Will Happen with Reyes, Payroll, Dimensions?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Dan Capwell

Taking a page from the 1985 classic movie The Breakfast Club, Sandy Alderson continued his “Don’t You Forget About Me” media tour yesterday, this time appearing with WFAN’s Mike Francesa. Essentially, Alderson rehashed his SNY talking points from the previous … Continue reading →

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