Tag Archives: k-rod

Thole and Misch a Good Match

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

The highly anticipated debut of prospect Josh Thole could have been more difficult, but the Mets made the right move by matching him with lefthander Pat Misch. Sure, I could be completely wrong — Thole could suffer seven passed balls … Continue reading →

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Who’s Next for DL, Albert Pujols and PEDs

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

MetsmerizedOnline hears from scouts around the league that Francisco Rodriguez could be the latest Met hiding an injury. The same article also displays some frighteningly awful numbers from K-Rod since the All-Star break. Also on MMO, Joe D wonders if … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 87: Win Over Reds

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 9 Reds 7 Jeff Francoeur and the Mets are now 2-0. The Beltranless, Delgadoless, and Reyesless offense exploded for six runs in the third and fourth frames, and later tacked on another pair of much-needed insurance runs as the … Continue reading →

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Burning the K-Rod at Both Ends

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Francisco Rodriguez pitched two innings in last night’s loss, but Mets manager Jerry Manuel assured reporters after the game that his high-priced closer would be “ready to go” in the series finale tonight. After all, he’d thrown “less than 30 … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 7: Loss to Padres

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

The opening of Citi Field was spoiled by San Diego, as another outfield error cost the Mets the ballgame. Well, actually, it was an outfield error, a balk, poor starting pitching, and an inability to hit a journeyman Mexican Leaguer. Continue reading →

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Why K-Rod and Putz Might Not Matter

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Blowing the lid off the blown saves theory – the additions of J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez to the Mets’ bullpen may not make any difference at all. A closer look at the Mets’ 29 blown saves of 2008, and the blown saves of the closers they acquired. Continue reading →

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Put Up or Shut Up

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Joe Janish

Pitchers and catchers have yet to report … indeed, it’s not even Christmas yet … and the Mets – Phillies verbal rivalry has already begun. Perhaps ignited by Cole Hamels’ admission that the Mets are “choke artists”, recently signed closer … Continue reading →

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Advice for Omar

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Joe Janish

Assuming that Francisco Rodriguez passes his physical, he will be signing a contract with the New York Mets either today or tomorrow. That said, I have one piece of advice for Omar Minaya:

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