Mets Game 147: Loss to Nationals

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

Nationals 3 Mets 2

Yet another hard-luck loss for R.A. Dickey, while the Mets Without Hats continue to perform the safety dance. Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Mets Lineup vs. Nationals

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

Here is the lineup the Mets will send to bat against Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler:

Jose Reyes – SS
Justin Turner – 2B
Lucas Duda – RF
David Wright – 3B
Angel Pagan – CF
Jason Bay – LF
Nick Evans – 1B
Mike Nickeas – C
R.A. Dickey – P

Nice to see Nickeas behind the dish; would like to see him get more starts in the final few weeks.

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Mets Are Good Boys About Hats

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

You may be aware that the Mets players wanted to wear the hats of first responders to honor the 10th anniversary of 9/11. You may also know they were denied the request. How do you feel about the Mets players’ decision to respect MLB’s denial? Continue reading →

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Mets Game 146: Loss to Cubs

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

Cubs 10 Mets 6

This was a really close game until the Cubs scored six runs in the 11th. Talk about the dam bursting …

On the bright side, at least the Mets didn’t lose on 9/11; it was long after midnight, and already 9/12, when the final out was recorded.

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R.I.P. Marty Boryczewski

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Joe Janish


boryczewski-martinMarty Boryczewski
August 17, 1972 – September 11, 2001
Teammate, friend
You will always be remembered

Friends of Marty

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Below is a photo of another teammate and friend who was also at Ground Zero on that fateful day — thankfully, he made it out safely, helping others on his way. You’re my hero, Ag.

I know that baseball and this blog are supposed to be a temporary escape from reality but I have difficulty keeping things separate on this particular day. Please feel to post your thoughts, or not, about your feelings regarding today. Either way, may everyone have a safe and peaceful day.

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Why Parnell HAD TO Pitch to Ramirez

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Joe Janish

I’ve heard, seen, and experienced much debate over yesterday’s ninth inning situation of two outs, men on second and third, and Aramis Ramirez at the plate — enough debate, in fact, that I want to continue arguing here. Continue reading →

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Mets Game 145: Loss to Cubs

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

Cubs 5 Mets 4

This contest resembled a college basketball game, in that it was pretty boring and uneventful until the last few minutes. Continue reading →

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Is Fernando Martinez a Late-bloomer or a Bust?

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Jimmy Prinzler

About 6 years ago the Mets signed a 16 year-old Dominican prospect named Fernando Martinez. Still only 22, he’s been with the Mets organization for six years and has yet to fulfill the high expectations placed on his shoulders as a teenager. Concerning F-Mart’s career, is it time to turn to panic mode? Continue reading →

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