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Should You Be Concerned About Oliver Perez?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

That headline is giving me a feeling of deja vu all over again … Luckily, spring training games don’t count. Luckily, spring training stats don’t matter. Unluckily, a pitcher who has shown zero progression through six weeks of spring training … Continue reading →

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The Situation at First Base

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

In Port St. Lucie, there is a “situation” — and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mike Sorrentino find his way into the mix. Because “The Situation” — meaning the Mets’ conundrum at first base, and not some guido from … Continue reading →

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ST Game 7 vs. Nationals

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Nationals 5 Let’s not read too much into the win nor the Mets’ 5-2 record; it’s spring training. But, I would like to share my thoughts on some of what we saw on channel 11 on Sunday. Oliver … Continue reading →

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Mike Jacobs Returns to Mets

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

After four seasons away from Flushing, Mike Jacobs returns to the Mets. Jacobs signed a minor-league contract with the Mets, and though I’ve always been a huge fan of his and happy to see his return, it seems like a … Continue reading →

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Considering Adam LaRoche

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Early in the offseason, there was some mild buzz that the Mets might be interested in free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche. However, there’s been absolutely nothing to suggest he is on Omar Minaya’s radar since at least early December … Continue reading →

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Bosox Brimming at Third Base

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Red Sox made official the signing of third baseman Adrian Beltre, and at the same time announced the trade of Casey Kotchman for Bill Hall. Hall can play every outfield and infield position, but has played more MLB games … Continue reading →

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Talk Is Cheap

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

I had hoped to shelve the “Manuel Being Manuel” category until at least spring training. Unfortunately, everyone’s favorite zen master couldn’t contain himself through the winter months. Jerry Manuel spoke with reporters in Indianapolis today, and Brian Costa provides the … Continue reading →

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Will the Mets Land a Big Fish?

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

At MetsFansForever, Will Sommer asks several bloggers which “big” free agent will be signed by the Mets Andrew Vazzano unearths a slice of good news from the winter meetings – that David Wright and Daniel Murphy were working out with … Continue reading →

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