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Omar Minaya’s Backward Plan

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Joe Janish

For several years, many pundits (including myself) have criticized Omar Minaya for his lack of a “Plan B”, or “backup plan”. It turns out that we simply didn’t understand Minaya’s genius. He never had a “backup plan” because from the … Continue reading →

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Mets are NOT Spending Enough Money

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

To quell the legions of fans screaming for a better product on the field, the latest talking point in the media and blogosphere is that the Mets’ problem is not that they don’t spend enough money, but that they don’t … Continue reading →

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Cliff Lee and The Great Pretenders

Posted on July 12, 2010 by loge mezzanine

Now that Cliff Lee is wearing a Texas Rangers uniform, it is becoming clear that the Mets were never a serious contender in the Cliff Lee sweepstakes: The Mets were never seriously involved in trade discussions for Cliff Lee, a … 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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Mets: Who’s the Boss?

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

If we’ve learned nothing else from the 2009 season, we learned that the Mets have no clear plan, a lack integrity, and operate under questionable leadership. That last issue has become even more muddied, if we are to believe Peter … Continue reading →

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Wilpon: Citi Field Criticism Unfair

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

Much has been said about the lack of Mets history at Citi Field — not only from here, but throughout the Mets blogosphere. Many fans have felt that the park is an homage to Fred Wilpon’s beloved Brooklyn Dodgers — … Continue reading →

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Wilpon, Minaya, Howard Explain Your Pain

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it yesterday, Mike Francesa hosted Jeff Wilpon, Omar Minaya, and David Howard on his WFAN show. Francesa joked that Howard’s presence was “to be a filibuster”. In truth, it was because he is “the guy” associated … Continue reading →

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Why the Mets May Consider Tony LaRussa

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Tony LaRussa is currently busy leading his St. Louis Cardinals into the postseason. But he could be on table of discussion in the Mets front office right now. After two consecutive collapses and a godawful premiere season in their brand-new, … Continue reading →

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