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The Fourth Outfielder

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

I keep reading in various places that the Mets have earmarked a portion of their meager winter budget for a fourth outfielder. If this is true, why? It’s pretty much been established that the 2011 season will not be one … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Focus: Second Base

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Is there a Mets fan alive who wants to see Luis Castillo at second base on Opening Day 2011? Unfortunately, it will take a minor miracle by Sandy Alderson to move him this winter — without swallowing some or all … Continue reading →

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F-Mart Injured After One Game

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to ESPN-NY, Fernando Martinez experienced knee discomfort in his first game with Escogido of the Dominican League and could possibly be shut down for the remainder of the winter. Martinez had gone 1-for-3 with 2 RBI, but reportedly had … Continue reading →

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Trade Carlos Beltran?

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Over at mlbtraderumors, Tim Dierkes broached the possibility of trading Carlos Beltran. Unless the Mets are in dire straits financially and need to further cut payroll next year, I think the whole premise behind trading Beltran is that the Mets would be better … Continue reading →

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The Dan Murphy Disaster

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

Last year on this blog, I wrote about the Dan Murphy Myth. As a result of my “negativity” (I called it “realism”), many people thought I “didn’t like” Dan Murphy. Nothing could be further from the truth. I was merely … Continue reading →

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Dan Murphy Will Wing It in Buffalo

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to Brian Costa of the Star-Ledger, the Mets will send Daniel Murphy to AAA Buffalo once his knee has completely healed. Per Costa: The Mets plan to send Murphy, 24, to Buffalo for two reasons. From an offensive standpoint, … Continue reading →

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Jacobs vs. Carter but Not Davis

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

All signs are pointing toward Mike Jacobs starting at 1B while Daniel Murphy is on the mend. Is that the way it should be?

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Niese, Maine, Murphy, and other Mysteries

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

So much has happened in the past 24 hours, it’s taken me some time to let it all settle in my head. Let’s go over some of the incidents and decisions made by the Mets since yesterday. First, Jose Reyes … Continue reading →

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