Monthly Archives: November 2012

Buck Showalter Robbed

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Joe Janish

While we bask in the glow of R.A. Dickey‘s Cy Young Award win — and get in your celebration quickly, because who knows how much longer he’ll be a Met — I’d like to discuss the Manager of the Year … Continue reading →

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R.A. Dickey Wins the Cy Young

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

R.A. Dickey became the first knuckleballer in major league history to win the Cy Young award.  Here’s what he had to say about it on the MLB Network. Now, about that contract…  

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Link: Gee, Parnell Pitch In

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

  Mets right-handers Dillon Gee and Bobby Parnell participated in the food drive at Citi Field today.  The Mets held the event in conjuction with City Harvest to help Queens residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Parnell and Gee even had … Continue reading →

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Insanity in Miami

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, the Miami Marlins are in the midst of trading half their team to Toronto. Or did I just wake up out of a dream?

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Food Drive at Citi Field

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Paul Festa

Help your fellow man! The Mets will be holding a food drive at Citi Field.  If the kindness of your heart isn’t enough motivation to give, you might even walk away with Mets tickets or discounts on merchandise. Here are … Continue reading →

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2012 Analysis: Jon Niese

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Joe Janish

Would you consider 2012 to be a “breakout season” for Jonathon Niese?

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How the Mets Might Play Moneyball this Winter

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Matt Himelfarb

A large part of the Oakland Athletics unexpected success in 2012 can be attributed to Billy Beane‘s ability to find undervalued assets, particularly in the outfield. The rebirth of ‘Moneyball’, if you will. According to FanGraphs WAR, Josh Reddick, Brandon … Continue reading →

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Would You Trade R.A. Dickey to the Red Sox?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Joe Janish

In today’s edition of “Would you …?” we discuss the fantasy of trading R.A. Dickey to the Boston Red Sox. As you know, the Mets could use a catcher — preferably one that can catch, throw, and hit a bit. … Continue reading →

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