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Mets Game 97: Win Over Astros

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Astros 3 Who needs Gary Sheffield’s “power bat”, anyway? For the second time in as many games, the Mets proved that they do indeed have Major League Players on their roster, and enough of them to win Major … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 96: Win Over Astros

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 10 Astros 3 Who said the Mets couldn’t win MLB games sending out a lineup like that? For once, everything that could go right, went right. Heck, even David Wright was finally, right — right over the fence, that … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 95: Loss to Astros

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Astros 5 Mets 4 The Mets finally got some offense, and had their ace on the mound. But their ace did not pitch like an ace. Johan Santana was removed from the game after allowing five runs on a career-high … Continue reading →

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Mets Acquire Fernando Nieve

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have claimed righthander Fernando Nieve off waivers from the Astros. Nieve is expected to compete for a spot in either the starting rotation or possibly the bullpen, and was acquired in the wake of the news that Tim Redding would be shut down indefinitely. Continue reading →

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Astros Sign Mike Hampton

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

The Houston Astros signed Mike Hampton to a one-year, $2M contract. Reportedly, the deal includes performance incentives. Hampton’s injury-riddled career is well documented, and he’s appeared in only 25 ballgames in the last two years. However, I like this signing … Continue reading →

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