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Mets Game 89: Loss to Braves

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 1 Getting swept was not exactly the way the Mets wanted to start the second half.

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Garland, Sheets Off the Table

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

Remove the garland from the Christmas tree, and get Lazy Mary to pull the sheets from her bed. A little late on this, but reporting it so you can post your comments — Ben Sheets agreed to a one-year, $10M … Continue reading →

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Why Ben Sheets May Choose Oakland

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

The rumors swirling around Ben Sheets recently have included the Oakland Athletics, which may come as a surprise to some people considering their budgetary concerns. But from Ben Sheets’ perspective, signing with the A’s makes a lot of sense. For … Continue reading →

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Remaining Pitching Options

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

It is no secret that the Mets need to acquire more quality pitching to contend in 2010 — both in the starting rotation and the bullpen (though, most people are ignoring the ‘pen part of the issue). Let’s go over … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Evaluation: High Reward Starting Pitchers

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Anyone who watched the Mets in 2009 knows that after Johan Santana, there was a large hole in the starting rotation. The Mets desperately needed a #2 starter, and some would argue they didn’t have anyone worthy of being deemed … Continue reading →

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Tom Glavine Released

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Tom Glavine has been released by the Atlanta Braves, just as he was on the brink of returning from shoulder and elbow surgeries. Glavine had just enjoyed a 6-inning, 64-pitch outing in a final tuneup for Rome, an A-level minor … Continue reading →

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Rolling the Dice

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Pitchers and catchers have reported, spring training has begun, yet there are still several free agents still out there looking for a job. Further, there are still some holes and question marks on the Mets’ roster. How about rolling the … Continue reading →

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Elbow Injury for Ben Sheets

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Well now we know why no one was signing Ben Sheets — it turns out his elbow has a torn flexor tendon that likely will require surgery. So for everyone clamoring for the Mets to sign Sheets, including myself, it’s … Continue reading →

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