Monthly Archives: October 2012

Random Thoughts On NLCS Game 5

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Joe Janish

Remember when I said the season was over for me? Yeah, that didn’t last. My body found itself in front of the TV due to the magnetic pull of baseball. A few random observations:

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Hope Shines For Shannon Meet and Greet

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Paul Festa

A friendly reminder that the fundraiser for Mets Media Relations Director, Shannon Forde, is coming up on November 1st.  There will be a dinner and a meet and greet with some beloved Mets players, past and present.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn From Yankees’ Demise

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Joe Janish

If the Mets had any news, I wouldn’t be posting about the Yankees for a second straight day. But as this is as much a baseball blog as it is a Mets blog, the overwhelming story of the day in … Continue reading →

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The Lightning (A)Rod

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Joe Janish

Living in the New York-Metropolitan area, and listening to sports talk radio during a two-hour commute every day, it’s impossible to avoid the drama surrounding Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees right now. To me, it’s fascinating that the man who … Continue reading →

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Blog Roundup: Speculation and Reflections

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Paul Festa

I’m going to try a new format for my link dump today, because I’m kind of bored with the bullet points.  I’ll include the links in paragraph form, like some other sites do.  Instructions: when you see a link, click … Continue reading →

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THE Date in Mets History: October 16

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Whew…got this in just under the wire. October 16 is arguably the seminal date in Met history. It also has some personal significance as it is my late father’s birthday. More on him in a moment. Some of the biggest … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana Will Return To Minnesota

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Joe Janish

A few news updates to get you through your Monday, beginning with Johan Santana … Assuming Johan can come back from his season-ending injury, he will return to Minnesota next April.

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Baseball Season is Over for Me

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Joe Janish

As a Mets fan, the season ended a few weeks ago. As a baseball fan, I was still watching, and enjoying. The way teams play in the postseason is what baseball is all about, and what it should be about … Continue reading →

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