Mets Game 4: Win Over Phillies

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Phillies 1

Look who’s sitting in a tie for first place atop the NL East. Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Phillies

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ second-place position in the standings was short — maybe 30 hours or so — but it was enjoyable. And the team still is only a game out of first, despite falling to third place as a result of the Braves’ 2-1 win over the Brewers on Monday. Optimism is high after the first three games of the season: Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes are healthy, the team is hitting, the team is pitching, the defense has been nearly flawless. It’s good times all around for Mets fans.

And just when we were starting to ride a smidgen of momentum, here come the Philliies. Continue reading →

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Stewie Speaks

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

For those who don’t watch Family Guy and are still seething over missing the April Fools’ joke that was cut off mid-stream by SNY during Opening Day’s postgame.

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Inside Look: Phillies

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

One of the benefits of being in the ESPN SweetSpot Network is that I’m able to pick the brains of other bloggers who cover opposing teams on a daily basis. With the Mets facing their first big test of the season, I called on Bill Baer of Crashburn Alley to give us the scoop on the Philadelphia Phillies. Continue reading →

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Brian Cashman Admits Idiocy

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s rare that the Yankees do or say something that makes them appear inept. It’s even rarer when the Yanks do or say something that makes the Mets look smart.

But the planets must have aligned with the moons or something this past weekend, because for once, the Yankees looked like fools and the Mets geniuses — perhaps it is a sign of things to come? Continue reading →

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The Good and the Bad Through Three Games

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Joe Janish

For most people, three games is a small sample size. But in New York, there is an entire season in every game.

Or at least, that’s how it seems, the way we mull over every pitch, hit, and error of each ballgame.

And since we have an entire day (!) to thoroughly examine the first three games of the year, let’s highlight some of the good and the bad of what we’ve seen so far.

The Good

If his first start of 2011 is any indication, Continue reading →

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Mets Game 3: Win Over Marlins

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Marlins 2

Break up the Mets! Continue reading →

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Mets Game 2: Win Over Marlins

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Marlins 4

It’s games like this that keep me watching baseball. Continue reading →

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