Monthly Archives: January 2012

Mets Spring Training Question 20: Johan Santana

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Joe Janish

With 20 days until pitchers and Molinas report, question #20 for the Mets is the health of Johan Santana. Based on the risky assumption that

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Blog Roundup: Your Escape from Super Bowl Hype

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Paul Festa

Nothing too Earth-shattering happening in the world of the Mets.  Perhaps it’s better that way.  Whenever a big story breaks lately, it’s usually not good.  But if you’re ready to take a slight break from endless Super Bowl coverage to … Continue reading →

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In the Bleak Mid-Winter: Some Random Thoughts

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Dan Capwell

I think most Mets fans are hoping for a scenario that goes something like this: a combination of losses on the field and in the courtroom that forces the Wilpons into selling. Then as 2013 dawns, the team has rich … Continue reading →

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Oberkfell Stays Local

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Joe Janish

According to Adam Rubin at ESPN-NY, former Mets bench coach and minor league manager Ken Oberkfell will join the coaching staff of the Newark Bears. I’m not surprised that Obie didn’t return to the Mets in some capacity, but I … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Question 21: Ike Davis

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Joe Janish

With 21 Days Until Pitchers and Molinas report to spring training, let’s go through the Mets most burning 21 questions that need to be resolved before Opening Day — addressing one question at a time. Today’s question is: how will … Continue reading →

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Mets May Set Record

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Joe Janish

If things go as planned, the Mets could set a new Major League record on Opening Day:

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John Franco is a Mets Hall-of-Famer

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Paul Festa

Today, the Mets announced that John Franco will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame this season. The long-time Mets closer compiled 424 saves in his career, good for fourth all-time.  276 of those came as a New York … Continue reading →

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Jeff Francis Also Forsakes Flushing

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Joe Janish

You just can’t make this stuff up — yet another high-profile free-agent has refused to take the Mets’ money. The latest is former 17-game winner and 16-game loser Jeff Francis, who opted instead to accept an invitation to spring training … Continue reading →

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