Mets Game 16: Win Over Braves

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Braves 2

For the first time in at least 16 years, the Mets out-managed the Braves to a victory.

And yes, that includes the Bobby Valentine years (no offense, Bobby V.). Continue reading →

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Today’s Mets Lineup

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Joe Janish

Today’s Mets lineup vs. the Braves in Atlanta:

Jose Reyes – SS
Josh Thole – C
David Wright – 3B
Carlos Beltran – RF
Ike Davis – 1B
Angel Pagan – CF
Willie Harris – LF
Brad Emaus – 2B
Dillon Gee – P

Game time is 1:35 PM and will be broadcast in the New York-metro area on WPIX – WB 11.

This is the first big-league start of the Dillon Gee, the bulldog who showed some promise in September last year.

Note that Josh Thole is in the #2 hole and Willie Harris’ spot in the lineup keeps dropping — along with his batting average, as he’s 5 for his last 21. Also of note: baserunning blunder boy Dan Murphy sits while Brad Emaus starts at second base against righthander Tommy Hanson. Hanson actually was tougher on lefthanded hitters last year — holding them to a .226 AVG — but I think there is another reason for the decision to play Emaus over Murphy.

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Double Your Pleasure

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Joe Janish

After seeing the Mets double their losing in the doubleheader yesterday, I was called on to write an article for ESPN. So, to double your MetsToday pleasure, you can also read my thoughts here: Displeasure Doubled in Recent Mets Sweep. Enjoy (?).

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Shades of 1962

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Mets have started the 2011 season one game ahead of the 1962 club that finished 40-120. They are failing on the mound, in the field, at bat, and on the basepaths — at times, humorously so. During last night’s SNY broadcast, announcer Gary Cohen exclaimed,

“This team, right now, cannot do anything right.”

Or, as the Old Perfessor once asked:

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Curb Your Enthusiasm

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

When asked about Dan Murphy’s attempted steal of third base in Saturday night’s game against the Braves, Mets manager Terry Collins explained,

“It was an error of enthusiasm. He was trying to create something that wasn’t there.”

Note to Murph re: that enthusiasm: curb it.

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Misch Down, Gee Up

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

After one appearance, Pat Misch is on his way back to Buffalo, assuming he gets through waivers.

Dillon Gee will be promoted to make the start against the Braves on Sunday afternoon.

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Mets Game 15: Loss to Braves

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

Braves 4 Mets 0

The Mets have now lost 7 straight, including two consecutive doubleheaders.

I’d like to say there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but I can’t see it. Continue reading →

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Mets Game 14: Loss to Braves

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

Braves 4 Mets 2

“Six in a row to make it go” is an old gear head / car enthusiast term referring to an inline six-cylinder engine. Perhaps it is also Terry Collins’ new mantra for getting his team going — six losses to get them moving toward a win? Or something. I’m trying here. Continue reading →

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