Series Preview: Mets vs. Nationals

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

Really quick preview on the Mets’ home opening series that begins this afternoon at 4:10 PM. Continue reading →

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Mets Game 6: Loss To Phillies

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

Phillies 11 Mets 0

For a team whose offense is below par due to the loss of Jayson Werth and injury to Chase Utley, they sure score a lot of runs.

Roy Halladay was spectacular. Jon Niese was not. As a result, the final score was an unhappy one for Mets fans. Continue reading →

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Today’s Lineup

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

Game time is 3:05 PM today, so if you’re at work, get online to program the DVR (or wait for the replay on SNY at 7:30 PM). Here is the lineup against Roy Halladay: Continue reading →

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Mets Are a Punch Line?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

In case you need more reason to hate Philadelphia, go ahead and read John Gonzalez’s column titled “Mets Are a National Punch Line“.

You may remember that John Gonzalez was the “professional” journalist who ignited the Raul Ibanez controversy back in June 2009.

It’s a shame that Philadelphia sports are so boring that their journalists have to focus on the Mets. With so many talented players and so much success you’d think a story about the Phillies would sell more newspapers.

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Lastings Milledge DFA’d

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

In the “Where They Are Now” files, we have an update on former Met phenom Lastings Milledge: he has been designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox.

Hat tip to loyal MetsToday reader and commenter “Walnutz”, who added this:

“Guess it’s just another minor blip on his road to Cooperstown.”
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Mets Game 5: Loss to Phillies

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Phillies 10 Mets 7

For a moment there, it appeared as though the Mets would come back again to take a ballgame. Then it all fizzled out. Continue reading →

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Little Things That Win and Lose Ballgames

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Many actions — and inactions — contributed to the Mets’ victory last night. Some were obvious, some not so obvious. Let’s take a look at two at-bats in particular to demonstrate how some of the less noticeable details can affect the momentum of a ballgame. Continue reading →

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Mets – Phillies Preview on Crashburn Alley

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Yeah, it’s a little late for a “preview” … but I wasn’t around in time to get the link up yesterday.

So, if you want to see my answers to Bill Baer’s questions about the Mets-Phillies series, visit Crashburn Alley.

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