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Jason Bay’s Defense on Trial

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

Enough is enough. If I hear, read, or see one more complaint about Jason Bay’s defense, I’m going to scream. Since the day after the World Series ended, Jason Bay’s defense has been on trial. His deficiencies in the field … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay, Beirut, Siberia

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Only days before Jason Bay agreed to a deal with the New York Mets, Peter Gammons told listeners of WEEI that Bay would “rather be playing in Beirut than Queens”. And a day after Bay agreed to play in Queens, … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back Kevin McReynolds

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

Not long after Mike Francesa announced that Jason Bay accepted the Mets’ contract offer, I received a phone call from good friend and occasional MetsToday contributing writer John Fitzgerald. John: “Hey, we should invent the internet while there’s still time.” … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay To Sign with Mets

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s not official, but according to Mike Francesa, Jason Bay will sign with the Mets. Was it just a coincidence that Francesa’s announcement came a day after MetsToday pulled the Mets offer off the table? Perhaps Omar Minaya will send … Continue reading →

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Jason Bay: No News is Good News?

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

A blizzard has come and gone, and still Jason keeps the Mets at Bay (bad, I know, but couldn’t resist). But for Jason Bay, time is running out — quickly. He managed to alienate the team he should be signing … Continue reading →

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How About Miguel Cabrera?

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

While we wait for Jason Bay to make up his mind about playing in Flushing, we may as well consider other alternatives. During a “hot stove huddle” a few days ago, a rabid and intelligent Mets fan named “Kevin K” … Continue reading →

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Should They Pay Or Just Say No?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

First the Mets say they’re going to pay, then they say maybe not. They already have the second-highest payroll in MLB, and Jeff Wilpon claims the Mets will continue to spend as much as anyone to improve the team. But will they? And more importantly, should they? Continue reading →

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10 Free Agency Fears for Mets Fans

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Free agents go on the open market today, and with a lack of trading chips, the Mets are expected to dive in deep to fill their multiple holes. At minimum, they need at least one starting pitcher — maybe two; … Continue reading →

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