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Phil Humber Claimed by Oakland Athletics

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to Bob Dutton’s tweet and MLB.com, the Oakland A’s have claimed former Mets prospect Phil Humber off waivers from the Kansas City Royals. Ironically, Humber was placed on waivers to make room on the 40-man roster after the Royals … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Lucas Duda

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

On the same day the Mets traded Jeff Francoeur, the Mets also announced the promotion of Lucas Duda, who jumped from AA to AAA and hit a combined .304 with a .398 OBP, .967 OPS, and 23 homers in 115 … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Chris Carter

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

The Animal impressed manager Jerry Manuel early on in spring training, and became an immediate fan favorite for his energy, intensity, all-out play, and likable personality. His story and swing were so well received that it was something of a … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Dillon Gee

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

I want to believe that Dillon Gee will continue to be as good as he was in five starts in September. I’d like to pencil him in to a 2011 rotation spot right now, and expect him to give the … Continue reading →

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Off-Topic: Mets Rejects

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Joe Janish

So I’m looking at the rosters of the teams whose seasons are continuing — i.e., playing in the postseason — and I notice there are a number of players who were dumped by the Mets since Opening Day 2009. Here … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Jeff Francoeur to Rangers

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to various sources, the Mets have traded Jeff Francoeur to the Texas Rangers for middle infielder Joaquin Arias. Jeff Francoeur ended his Mets career as their cleanup hitter. There’s something wrong with that, isn’t there? Though, it is in … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 127: Loss to Marlins

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

Marlins 11 Mets 4 At first, it seemed as though the game was in the bag for the Mets. They had a 4-zip lead early on, and Jonathon Niese was mowing down the Fish, striking out 6 in the first … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 118: Win Over Astros

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Astros 1 Closer? Who needs a closer? The Mets began the After K-Rod Era in fine style, taking a close one from the Astros — and sealing the deal with a save by Hisanori Takahashi. But see, that’s … Continue reading →

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