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Mets Game 13: Win Over Cubs

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Cubs 1 Lucky 13 for the Metsies. Jon Niese had a so-so outing, keeping the Mets in the game through almost 6 innings but not hanging around long enough to see the win through. In other words, a … Continue reading →

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Inside Look: Chicago Cubs

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Chicago Cubs are starting out rough this season, and we are lucky to have fellow ESPN SweetSpot blogger Joe Aiello of “View from the Bleachers” to give us the lowdown. On paper, the Cubs offense looks pretty good. How … Continue reading →

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Phillies Sign Baez, Cubs Sign Byrd

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed Danys Baez to a two-year contract. The veteran righty reliever missed all of 2008 due to an elbow injury requiring Tommy John surgery, and came back last year to pitch in 59 games and post … Continue reading →

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Would You Want Pat Burrell?

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

There have been a few rumors floating that the Mets could obtain Pat Burrell from the Rays — possibly as part of a three-team deal that would send Luis Castillo to the Cubs and Milton Bradley to Tampa Bay. Such … Continue reading →

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Mets in Three-way for Overbay?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Joe Janish

The latest column from Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets, Cubs, and Blue Jays are engaged in talks that would send Luis Castillo to Chicago, Milton Bradley to Toronto, and Lyle Overbay to New York. Hat tip to loyal MetsToday … Continue reading →

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The Mets and Milton Bradley

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal reports that the Mets have inquired on the Cubs’ outfielder Milton Bradley. There’s only one scenario where this makes any sense … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 137: Win Over Cubs

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 4 Cubs 2 Finally, it’s all coming together — and it only took 137 games! The Mets won their first series since early August, learned how to win without “the cavalry”, and gave a sneak peek at what 2010 … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 136: Loss to Cubs

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cubs 5 Mets 3 So much for the winning streak. Nelson Figueroa was rocked for four runs on seven hits in six innings, and the Mets offense couldn’t unravel the mystery of Rich Harden, as the Flushing nine was beaten … Continue reading →

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