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2010 Analysis: Sean Green

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Remember when the Mets traded Endy Chavez, Aaron Heilman, Joe Smith, Jason Vargas, Ezequiel Carrera, and Maikel Cleto in return for Sean Green and two other Seattle Mariners? Seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? Green was supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Kelvim Escobar Out for the Year

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Stunning, shocking headline, I know. We were all counting on the once-nearly-good Escobar to handle the eighth inning for the Mets, but he has suffered an out-of-the-blue setback that requires season-ending surgery. This wasn’t even going to be given the … Continue reading →

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April Fools Comes Early

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Kelvim Escobar told Venezuelan newspaper El Nacional that he will decide on April 1st whether or not to pitch in 2010 (hat tip to TheRopolitans, via MLBTR). Does anyone else see “April 1st” as a fitting day to make such … Continue reading →

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Slow Start for Kelvim Escobar

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

In a shocking turn of events, Mets reliever Kelvim Escobar has suffered a setback in his recovery from shoulder problems — to the point where he is expected to begin the season on the disabled list. It is stunning news, … Continue reading →

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Kelvim Escobar Already Injured

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Joe Janish

I tried … I tried so gosh darn hard to be positive, to remain upbeat, being that today was the day that “pitchers and catchers report” to Port St. Lucie. Yet, hours before the doors to Tradition Field were opened, … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Kelvim Escobar

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

This time it’s for real, we think: the Mets have reached an agreement with Kelvim Escobar on a one-year, minor league deal. The news was tweeted by Joel Sherman and reported by ESPN. According to the Daily News: Minaya told … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Evaluation: High Reward Starting Pitchers

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Anyone who watched the Mets in 2009 knows that after Johan Santana, there was a large hole in the starting rotation. The Mets desperately needed a #2 starter, and some would argue they didn’t have anyone worthy of being deemed … Continue reading →

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