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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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Mets Game 54: Loss to Padres

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

Padres 5 Mets 1 The final score falls remarkably short of telling the whole story. In yet another rubber match gone bad, the Mets wasted a brilliant performance by Johan Santana to lose in San Diego in extra innings — … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Alex Cora

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

There were points in 2009 that Alex Cora was considered the glue of the team. You might look at that in one of two different ways — either Cora is that great a ballplayer, or the ballclub sunk that low. … Continue reading →

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If the Mets Buy

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

When the team was more than 8 games behind in the Wild Card standings, Nepopolitans GM Omar Minionaya insisted that the team would be “buyers” rather than “sellers” at the deadline. This, of course, came as a surprise, since they … Continue reading →

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Window Shopping: Padres

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

In part two of our Window Shopping series, we look at the San Diego Padres, who gave up on the season before it began.

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Mets Game 7: Loss to Padres

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

The opening of Citi Field was spoiled by San Diego, as another outfield error cost the Mets the ballgame. Well, actually, it was an outfield error, a balk, poor starting pitching, and an inability to hit a journeyman Mexican Leaguer. Continue reading →

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Beimel and Other Oddities

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Mets have LHP Joe Beimel on their “wish list”: Add left-hander Joe Beimel to the list of free-agent relievers on the Mets’ wish list. The team also is expected to investigate free-agent closers Francisco Rodriguez, … Continue reading →

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