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The Mets: Seven Reasons to Stay Tuned in 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Happy New Year everyone! With the holidays now in the rear view mirror and me now settling down into my new job, it’s time to take look ahead to what 2012 might hold in store for the New York Mets. … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Josh Thole

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Joe Janish

OK, here’s the post where at least half of Mets fans decide they hate me, because they think I hate Josh Thole. Let’s get one thing straight: I like all catchers, therefore I like Josh Thole. Second, I like Josh … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Ronny Paulino

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

For a while, it was questionable whether Ronny Paulino would ever get going in a Mets uniform, and what kind of contribution he’d make. Visa issues kept him out of Port St. Lucie until Mid-March, and when he finally arrived, … Continue reading →

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2011 Evaluation: Mike Nickeas

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

It took Mike Nickeas a long time to reach MLB, but when he finally did, he proved capable if unspectacular. The Canadian-born catcher spent seven years in the minors before grabbing a cup of coffee with the Mets in September … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 151: Win Over Braves

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 12 Braves 2 In four innings against the Wild Card leading Braves, the Mets score double the amount of runs they mustered in four games against the previously fourth-place Nationals. Go figure. A nice outburst, but it doesn’t really … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 124: Loss to Brewers

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

Brewers 6 Mets 1 This was a difficult game to watch, particularly after waiting through almost three hours of a rain delay. There was a point — after four innings — when I thought the Mets had a chance, but … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 112: Win Over Braves

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 11 Braves 7 It wasn’t a pretty win, but it was a win just the same.

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Who Will Pitch and Catch On Sunday?

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

Going by the regular order of the Mets’ 5-man starting rotation, it will be knuckleballer R.A. Dickey’s turn to take the mound for Sunday’s ballgame against the Dodgers. Generally speaking, Josh Thole has been R.A.’s unofficial personal catcher — so … Continue reading →

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