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What If Pelfrey Pitches Well Tonight?

April 22, 2011 by Joe Janish

After seeing him struggle mightily in his first four starts of the season, we as Mets fans naturally would like to see Mike Pelfrey pitch well for a change. However, if he does pitch well, there could be a drama brewing behind the scenes. Because tonight, Mike Nickeas gets another start behind the plate. It … Read more

Mets Game 16: Win Over Braves

April 17, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Braves 2

For the first time in at least 16 years, the Mets out-managed the Braves to a victory.

And yes, that includes the Bobby Valentine years (no offense, Bobby V.).

Terry Collins’ Most Telling Move of the Game

April 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s not fair to nitpick Terry Collins’ strategical decisions in the first game of the year, and his first game managing in the bigs in a dozen years. And in fact, I’m not sure he made any poor choices during the contest, but there was one move that was particularly “telling”.

Mets ST Game 1 vs. Braves: Quick Notes

February 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

Many of you may have seen the Mets first televised spring training game of 2011, played against the Braves on Saturday afternoon. These games don’t count for much, so I won’t go into detail about what happened, but there are things we can take away from them; here are notes regarding selected players. Jenrry Mejia … Read more

Mets Hot On Ronny Paulino

December 7, 2010December 7, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to ESPN’s Jorge Arangue, the Mets are close to signing free-agent catcher Ronny Paulino. If indeed this deal becomes reality, it gives the Mets a very good backup to Josh Thole — and one who, if motivated, can challenge Thole for the starting job. Of course, that’s a big “if”. Paulino has always had … Read more

Omir Santos Signs with Tigers

December 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to Jason Beck on Twitter, the Detroit Tigers have signed Omir Santos. The former Topps All-Rookie Team catcher took a minor-league contract and will be insurance behind Victor Martinez and Alex Avila. A few weeks back, Sandy Alderson mentioned that the Mets needed some catchers. With Santos leaving for the Detroit system, the next … Read more

2010 Analysis: Josh Thole

November 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

For me, Josh Thole was one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises of 2010. Based on what I saw of him in late 2009, I didn’t think Thole would ever evolve into a mediocre Major League catcher, and further, did not believe he’d ever provide enough offense to make up for his lack of … Read more

Mets Game 160: Win Over Nationals

October 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 2 Nationals 1 These up-and-coming Mets are quite entertaining! Pat Misch (I seem to remember him around this time last year) spun 8 brilliant frames and young Josh Thole hit a solo homer in the bottom of the tenth to give the Mets a dramatic walkoff win to beat the last-place Nats. Game Notes … Read more