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Scott Kazmir Released

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

The moment we’ve all been waiting for since July 30, 2004 has finally arrived: Scott Kazmir is available, free and clear, after being released by the Angels. Kazmir was going to be the lefthanded Tom Seaver until Rick Peterson thought … Continue reading →

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Does Omar Need to Make a Deal?

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ recent winning streak (all of four games) was enough to get the natives restless and insist that Omar Minaya make good on his promise that the Mets are “buyers” rather than sellers. As the clock ticks down, one … Continue reading →

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The More Things Change

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

… the more they stay the same. That’s the saying, right? If you saw this printed somewhere today, I bet following snippet would not be surprising: This ship has been off course for three seasons, not because of a lack … Continue reading →

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Confirmed: Maine was a Throw-in

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Former Mets and Orioles GM Jim Duquette publicly confirmed what many people already suspected: John Maine was a throw-in in the Kris Benson deal of January 2006. Read on to find out how exactly the deal went down, as well as how lobsters and uniforms are related. Continue reading →

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