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Mets Fan Window Shopping: Catcher

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

It’s clear the Mets need a catcher. Actually, they need two catchers — a starter, and a backup. Josh Thole is a really nice guy, and he works really hard, but he’s not an everyday catcher on a championship club, … Continue reading →

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Would You Trade R.A. Dickey to the Red Sox?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Joe Janish

In today’s edition of “Would you …?” we discuss the fantasy of trading R.A. Dickey to the Boston Red Sox. As you know, the Mets could use a catcher — preferably one that can catch, throw, and hit a bit. … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 150: Win Over Marlins

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Marlins 3 Finally, the Mets meet a team that is more fundamentally flawed, and deeper in the tank, than themselves.

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Mets Game 131: Loss to Phillies

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Joe Janish

Phillies 3 Mets 2 The Mets enjoyed less than 24 hours in third place. Now, they head into the weekend hell bent on staying out of the cellar.

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Mets Game 107: Loss to Padres

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Joe Janish

Padres 3 Mets 1 So much for momentum.

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Collins Cracks Up, Batista Delusional

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Joe Janish

To be completely fair to Terry Collins, I purposely chose to “sleep on it” before addressing here the Pedro Beato apology and ensuing team meeting called by Collins. Maybe after a good night’s sleep, and a fresh look at the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 89: Loss to Braves

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 1 Getting swept was not exactly the way the Mets wanted to start the second half.

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Should Mets Sign Pudge Rodriguez?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Joe Janish

According to Mike Puma: A Mets official spoke with Ivan Rodriguez as recently as 10 days ago, and the team hasn’t ruled out the possibility of signing Rodriguez as a backup to Josh Thole. But before the Mets spend the … Continue reading →

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