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2010 Analysis: Ryota Igarashi

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Joe Janish

When the Mets opened camp in mid-February, Kelvim Escobar was penciled in as the setup man. Because of Escobar’s injury history, the Mets signed fireballing Japanese closer Ryota Igarashi as a backup plan. On Planet Omar, it made plenty of … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Yusmeiro Petit

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Remember Yusmeiro Petit? About 4-5 years ago, he was ranked as highly as #2 among the Mets prospects by Baseball America, who were impressed by his ability to throw 4 pitches over the plate. As a 21-year-old, Petit whipped through … Continue reading →

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Available Players to Consider

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Do the ailing and injured New York Mets need to bring in outside reinforcements? If so, a few have become available. One by one: Vicente Padilla The righthanded pitcher was waived by the Rangers after a miserable 3-inning, 7-ER start … 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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