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Mets Game 120: Win Over Astros

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Astros 2 It took long enough, but eventually, the Mets outlasted the Astros in a 14-inning snorefest. Blame Geoff Blum for 5 extra innings that none of us needed to experience. Game Notes R.A. Dickey‘s dancing knuckler befuddled … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 119: Loss to Astros

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

Astros 4 Mets 3 Ace starter Johan Santana pitched another complete game, but hurled less than 9 frames, allowed 4 runs, and was saddled with a loss. Does anyone care? Game Notes All 4 runs Santana gave up were earned, … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 118: Win Over Astros

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Astros 1 Closer? Who needs a closer? The Mets began the After K-Rod Era in fine style, taking a close one from the Astros — and sealing the deal with a save by Hisanori Takahashi. But see, that’s … Continue reading →

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Putz and Kendall Sign

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

J.J. Putz agreed to terms with the White Sox on a one-year, $3M contract plus incentives. Heck, at that price I would’ve liked to have seen him return to the Mets, who paid for his surgery and rehab. Oh well. … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Market for Bengie Molina?

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s no secret that the plodding Bengie Molina is the #1 choice of Omar Minaya to be the Mets’ starting catcher in 2010. However, talks appear at a standstill as Molina is looking for a three-year deal — something the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 162: Win Over Astros

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Astros 0 Finally, it’s over. The worst Mets season since Art Howe “lit up a room” has come to a close — and the team finished with a bang. The Mets swept the ‘stros behind the spectacular pitching … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 161: Win Over Astros

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Astros 1 Only one more to go. The suddenly inspired Mets took another one from the ‘stros in front of the hometown crowd, despite missing cavalry members Carlos Beltran and David Wright from the lineup. Pat Misch was … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 160: Win Over Astros

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Astros 1 A chance to go out with a bang. After getting swept four times in their seven September series, the Mets won the opener of their final series of the season — guaranteeing, at least, they won’t … Continue reading →

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