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Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks — so why is anyone surprised at Luis Castillo’s failure as a run producer? Continue reading →

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Pelfrey Looking Sharp

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mike Pelfrey is starting to show the stuff and strut of a number-two starter. Meanwhile, Nick Evans may be the best hitter left behind when the team goes north. Continue reading →

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5 Early Warning Signs from Port St. Lucie

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

Port St. Lucie may as well be lined with red flags, to signal the multitude of major issues already surrounding the New York Mets. Continue reading →

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The Team Concept

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

Over the past two weeks, I’ve read, heard, and watched a multitude of journalists, radio jocks, bloggers, and TV personalities tell me that THIS YEAR, the Mets are really, really focused on establishing the “team concept” — thanks to the … Continue reading →

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Can Castillo Play Under Manuel?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Joe Janish

We’ve heard the buzz for some time, and now we’ve got it from the horse’s mouth. “If Castillo remains with us, my job is to make him the best player he can possibly be.” If Castillo remains with us? Are … Continue reading →

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