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Symptom Treated – But Now What’s the Cure?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Joe Janish

Unsurprisingly, Manny Acosta has been designated for assignment, which means he can’t pour gasoline on fires in Flushing for at least a week. There is a possibility, however, that he brings his Fahrenheit 451-style fireman skills to Buffalo. But let’s … Continue reading →

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Three Ways Bobby Parnell Can Improve

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Joe Janish

A few weeks ago we discussed Bobby Parnell as question #3 in Mets spring training. The question was whether the fireballing righthander would take a step forward as a MLB pitcher — i.e., evolve into a bonafide setup man (or, … Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Question 17: Bobby Parnell

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

With 17 days until pitchers and Molinas report, question #17 for Mets spring training is this: will Bobby Parnell show any sign of taking a step forward in 2012?

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The Mets: Seven Reasons to Stay Tuned in 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Happy New Year everyone! With the holidays now in the rear view mirror and me now settling down into my new job, it’s time to take look ahead to what 2012 might hold in store for the New York Mets. … Continue reading →

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Are We Even Worse Off Than We Thought?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Dan Capwell

Last summer, while Jose Reyes was running away with the NL batting crown, I envisioned a fierce bidding war for his services developing over the winter. The way I figured it, there had to be at least a dozen teams … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Josh Stinson

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

Like the last analysis, we have a very small sample size with which to make an evaluation on Josh Stinson. And like Chris Schwinden, Stinson was pitching at the end of a long season — for all we know, his … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Bobby Parnell

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Remember when Bobby Parnell was a young fireballer who looked like he might be the Mets’ closer of the future? We figured he’d take a career path similar to that of J.J. Putz, Brad Lidge, or Jonathan Broxton: he’d eventually … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Jason Isringhausen

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

When Jason Isringhausen walked off of a softball field and into spring training in Port St. Lucie, expectations were low. After all, the 38-year-old hadn’t thrown a big-league pitch in almost two years — and even then, it was only … Continue reading →

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