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2010 Analysis: Elmer Dessens

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

Every time I want to write off Elmer Dessens, he comes back and disproves my assertion that he stinks. Still, I maintain that he does not have the talent to pitch in the big leagues, and his incredible stat line … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 78: Win Over Marlins

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Marlins 5 Crazy things can happen in San Juan. Strange things occurred before the game even started — Jose Reyes was held out of the game after experiencing “back stiffness” during batting practice. The blame was placed on … Continue reading →

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Game 43: Loss to Yankees

Posted on May 21, 2010 by John Fitzgerald

Yankees 2, Mets 1 Did you ever see a movie that you were REALLY excited to see? A movie that was REALLY interesting and totally lived up to its expectations for about 90 minutes, until something totally unbelievable and ridiculous … Continue reading →

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Elmer Dessens Signed

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

After a month of holding our collective breath, it’s finally official: Elmer Dessens has re-signed with the Mets. The lights-out mopup man returns to the organization for one year, minor league contract that could be worth as much as $700,000 … Continue reading →

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Mets Free Agent Targets: 09 Mets

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Eight 2009 Mets filed for free agency: Alex Cora, Carlos Delgado, Elmer Dessens, Ramon Martinez, J.J. Putz, Brian Schneider, Gary Sheffield, and Fernando Tatis. Let’s go through them briefly, one by one.

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2009 Analysis: Elmer Dessens

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

Elmer was the glue in the Mets bullpen down the stretch — if “stretch” is what you want to call the agonizing final two months of the season. Though he didn’t join the club until late June, Dessens managed to … Continue reading →

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Carlos Beltran to the Disabled List

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Just got word that Carlos Beltran’s MRI did not look good, and he’s headed to the DL. Fernando Martinez reportedly is on the way back up to take his place on the roster. In addition, Wilson Valdez has been DFA’d … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Ken Takahashi

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets pass on Ohman, but take Takahashi. Meantime, Jimmy Gobble is available again, and the Phillies still have Ryan Howard and Chase Utley in their lineup. Oh, and will someone please explain how and why Elmer Dessens is in big league camp, while Nelson Figueroa is not? Continue reading →

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