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2009 Analysis: Gary Sheffield

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

Entering the 2009 season, the Mets were one slugger short of a championship lineup. They didn’t bother acquiring one during the winter because Daniel Murphy was going to hit like Wade Boggs and the Fernando Tatis – Ryan Church in … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Daniel Murphy

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Daniel Murphy tries hard. He plays hard. He works hard. He hustles all the time. He puts the team ahead of himself. He is willing to play anywhere, anytime. He doesn’t complain. He doesn’t say much at all, really. And … Continue reading →

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FOUND: Nick Evans

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

A year ago Daniel Murphy had a partner in crime — a righthanded-hitting version of an infielder-turned-outfielder with a simlarly promising bat, questionable glove, hustling approach, and fresh off a hitting streak in AA. The two rookies gave the team … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 149: Nationals

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Nationals 2 Some days you have it, some days you don’t. On this particular afternoon, Tim Redding had it — he brought his “A” game. Spotting his sinker at the knees, on both corners of the plate, and … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 147: Loss to Braves

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

Braves 7 Mets 3 You can’t pin this one on Danny Boy. Daniel Murphy went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and his 10th homerun of the season, but it wasn’t enough to carry the team to victory. Since … Continue reading →

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Winners Take the Blame, Losers Point Fingers

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

Daniel Murphy is far from an excellent defender at first base, and he may never hit enough to make up for that deficiency as a full-time cornerman. But he does have at least one trait that is commonly seen in … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 146: Loss To Braves

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 5 Shades of ’62 re-emerge. Once again, the Mets find a creative way to lose. The Mets jumped ahead 3-0 in the second inning, but that lead was quickly squandered by Bobby Parnell, who allowed 4 runs … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 145: Loss to Braves

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 0 The Mets couldn’t lose this game fast enough. Tommy “Gun” Hanson handcuffed the Mets hitters through seven frames, allowing them only three hits and three walks en route to his tenth victory of the season. Pat … Continue reading →

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