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Why Back to Back?

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Recent news funneling from Flushing and Port St. Lucie is that both Billy Wagner and J.J. Putz are on the mend and could be back in big league uniforms within the next few weeks. Wagner is ahead of Putz, as … Continue reading →

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What the Mets Do Next

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Much of the Mets’ chances for success this year relied on the bat of Carlos Delgado, who is out until at least mid-July. But, Gary Sheffield stepped up and filled some of the void in the middle of the lineup … Continue reading →

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Elbows and Hamstrings

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Sorta sounds like a Dr. Seuss book, or a Rufus Wainwright song, no? Elbows and hamstrings, finger strains and dislocations, groin pulls and labrum tears, and recently some stomach bugs … I do not like them, Mets fan I am, … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with JJ Putz

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

What is wrong with J.J. Putz? Unfortunately, it isn’t a simple answer. Let’s review some of the issues, one by one. Elbow We know that J.J. Putz had an elbow injury last year, and we know that he has developed … Continue reading →

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The Elbow History of J.J. Putz

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Amazing what a few minutes on Google can reveal. 2006 September 8, 2006, from The Seattle Times: Putz began his Mariners career mainly as a starter. He threw between 90 mph and 94 mph, threw a fastball and a slider … Continue reading →

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Manuel: You People Are Confused

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, I’m re-posting a pearl of wisdom from Jerry Manuel. It is for everyone who is “confused” and thinks that J.J. Putz was “overused” by pitching in 19 of the team’s first 33 ballgames (a pace … Continue reading →

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JJ Putz Kaputz

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Earlier today, Mets GM Omar Minaya announced that J.J. Putz took an MRI that revealed inflammation in the back of his right elbow. Additionally, it was reported that Putz has a bone spur in that same elbow. Per Minaya: “He’s … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 23: Loss to Phillies

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phillies 6 Mets 5 It was another poor outing by Oliver Perez, and it appeared the Mets would eradicate it with their bats. Perez allowed four runs on five hits and six walks before being removed from the game with … Continue reading →

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