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Mets Game 2: Win Over Reds

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

It started out like a game from 2008, but finished off much differently — and it had little to do with the names Putz and Rodriguez. Continue reading →

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Mets Game 1: Win Over Reds

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

It was as if the Mets were following a script written by Omar Minaya, as they beat the Cincinnati Reds to win the first game of the 2009 season. Continue reading →

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Why K-Rod and Putz Might Not Matter

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Blowing the lid off the blown saves theory – the additions of J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez to the Mets’ bullpen may not make any difference at all. A closer look at the Mets’ 29 blown saves of 2008, and the blown saves of the closers they acquired. Continue reading →

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Advice for Omar

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

Assuming that Francisco Rodriguez passes his physical, he will be signing a contract with the New York Mets either today or tomorrow. That said, I have one piece of advice for Omar Minaya:

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K-Rod K-Cups

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

For me, the greatest invention of the 21st century is the Keurig K-Cup. Similarly, the greatest acquisition by the Mets this winter is K-Rod. In my mind, K-Rod and K-Cups are a marketing match made in heaven. The “Dark Magic … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign K-Rod!

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Even the Associated Press is reporting it, so it must be true — the Mets have signed Francisco “K-Rod” Rodriguez to a three-year, $37M+ contract. Supposedly, the contract is two years guaranteed, with the third year vested based on appearances. … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Deal Nearly Done

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Word from Las Vegas is that the Mets and Francisco Rodriguez are about to lock up a 3-year / $37M deal. The Mets’ original offer was for two years / $24M, but Omar Minaya upped the offer in an attempt … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Took a Physical in NYC?

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Victor David Melo Zurita Jose Manuel Fernandez, the beat writer for El Universal, Francisco Rodriguez took a physical in New York City and may be ready to sign with the New York Mets. Before we get too excited, … Continue reading →

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