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Henry Blanco is a Backup

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Joe Janish

According to Mets GM Omar Minaya, Henry Blanco is a backup catcher. And you thought Minaya didn’t know things. Unfortunately, Minaya also announced that the Mets’ starting catching position would be a competition between Omir Santos and Josh Thole, both … Continue reading →

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Catcher: Now What?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Joe Janish

You know the saying, “be careful what you wish for — you just may get it” ? We all wished the Mets would fail in their attempt to sign Bengie Molina, and our prayers were answered. But, now who will … Continue reading →

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Unfounded Rumors and Catcher Evaluations

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

RaysIndex put to rest an unfouded rumor that Carl Crawford was upset by Tampa Bay’s choice to exercise his 2010 option. FireJerryManuel had some funny tweets in cheeky response to the Crawford rumor. FJM also has a great evaluation of … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Josh Thole

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

Josh Thole made the improbable jump from A-ball in 2008 to MLB in 2009 — making a pit-stop in AA Binghamton in between. After hitting .321 in his 17-game September debut, and delighting fans with his youth, energy, and choked-up … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Pat Misch

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Patrick Misch’s singlemost important contribution to the Mets organization may have been enabling a smooth September debut for rookie catcher Josh Thole. For it was the easy-throwing, level-headed Misch who threw soft darts all around the strike zone, making Thole’s … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 139: Loss to Marlins

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

Marlins 6 Mets 3 The carriage that transported Pat Misch from Buffalo to Flushing turned into a pumpkin. Misch allowed four runs in the first frame, and five runs total in six innings, to trounce the sugar-plum dreams of Mets … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 136: Loss to Cubs

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cubs 5 Mets 3 So much for the winning streak. Nelson Figueroa was rocked for four runs on seven hits in six innings, and the Mets offense couldn’t unravel the mystery of Rich Harden, as the Flushing nine was beaten … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 134: Win Over Rockies

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 8 Rockies 3 A successful day for the Mets, and a day of firsts for Josh Thole and Pat Misch. Behind Misch, the Mets extended their streak of winning at least one game in a series to sixteen straight! … Continue reading →

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