Monthly Archives: April 2012

Blog Roundup: Happy Opening Day!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Paul Festa

After an offseason of litigation, anxiety, hand-wringing, gloomy forecasts, exoduses, rumors, accusations, malaise, and fear of the unknown, opening day is finally here – the annual reminder of why we love this game.  The long, cold winter melts away to … Continue reading →

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Mets Potential Bright Spots in 2012

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Joe Janish

The other day we discussed the six concerns the Mets have going into 2012. Just to prove to you that I’m not always, 100% pessimistic — and to satisfy the request of MetsToday reader “Steven” — today we’ll look at … Continue reading →

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Six Concerns for Mets in 2012

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Joe Janish

Ideally, we’d be discussing the Mets’ embracement of Six Sigma to help them in the 2012 season. Instead, there are at least six concerns they have going into Opening Day. Let’s take a look at the six most burning questions … Continue reading →

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Mets vs. Yankees Brief Notes

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

Ike Davis ended the game dramatically with a prodigious solo blast over the batter’s eye in the bottom of the ninth to give the Mets the victory. It was fun to watch. However, if there’s any concern about Davis it’s … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Almost There

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Paul Festa

Earlier today, word leaked that Bobby Parnell could be used as a spot starter.  Then word leaked he might be the first out of the bullpen in a John Q. Bullpen situation (multiple relievers pitch multiple innings in place of … Continue reading →

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Price of Pitching Just Went Up

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

If you haven’t yet heard, the San Francisco Giants have signed pitcher Matt Cain to a 5-year, $112M extension — which averages out to over $20M per season. This news comes about a week after the Dodgers were purchased for … Continue reading →

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Mets Remain Powerless

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Joe Janish

While watching the spring training contest between the Mets and the Tigers yesterday, a comment was made about Detroit’s assault on opposing pitchers via the home run. It motivated me to check the spring training stats. As it turns out, … Continue reading →

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Mets to Lock Up Niese?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Paul Festa

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN, the Mets are close to signing Jonathon Niese to a long-term deal. The eventual deal is believed to be comparable to the five-year, $28.5 million deal that included two team options — for $11 … Continue reading →

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