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Spilled Milk: Mark Langston and Two Throw-Ins

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Dan Capwell

Author’s Note: We interrupt the Spilled Milk Series to focus on a story that many of the current fans may have either forgotten or don’t know about. It’s the story of how the Mets missed their chance to extend their … Continue reading →

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Howard Johnson Rips Terry Collins, Collins Rips Back

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Joe Janish

In an article in the New York Post, Howard Johnson had critical words for Terry Collins and his benching of Jason Bay:

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20 DUPACR: Howard Johnson

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

Like yesterday’s choice for #21, I might have gone for someone from further in the past here, such as Tommie Agee — had I seen him play. For those who did have the good fortune of watching Agee “in the … Continue reading →

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HoJo is Safe !

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Contrary to the previous report posted right here, Howard Johnson’s job as hitting coach is safe — for the moment. Turns out the Mets’ management is completely dysfunctional and in as much disarray as you might imagine. Somehow, some way, … Continue reading →

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HoJo On the Way Out

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to sources close to the situation, Howard Johnson will be relieved of his duties as batting coach for the New York Mets. You may have read or heard Jon Heyman’s report that “there has been no discussion of Howard … Continue reading →

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Something is Cooking in Metsville

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

After going 2-9 on their Left Coast trip, the Mets are sinking fast in the standings. They are now 50-49, which may satisfy Omar Minaya’s goal of “being around .500”. Further, the offense has sputtered and died like a 1974 … 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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Alicea and Alomar Fired

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

In a stunning move that is certain to change the fortunes of the Mets and culture in the clubhouse, first-base coach Luis Alicea and bench coach Sandy Alomar, Sr. were relieved of their duties. What percentage of Mets fans, do … Continue reading →

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