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2010 Analysis: Hisanori Takahashi

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Takahashi was the less-heralded Japanese pitcher signed by the Mets last winter, and some less-in-touch fans might have confused him with Ken Takahashi. But by the end of 2010, there was no confusion as to who was Hisanori Takahashi, and … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Darren O’Day

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

Hey! Darren O’Day wasn’t on the team by Game 162 — in fact he was gone before the end of April. So what the heck is he doing as part of the 2009 analysis? It’s a sore spot, that’s why … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Ken Takahashi

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Ken Takahashi is the lefthanded version of Elmer Dessens: a well-traveled, international man of intrigue, with ordinary stuff, who won’t embarrass himself — but won’t have much of an impact on a championship club, either. The Mets were in dire … Continue reading →

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Carlos Beltran to the Disabled List

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Just got word that Carlos Beltran’s MRI did not look good, and he’s headed to the DL. Fernando Martinez reportedly is on the way back up to take his place on the roster. In addition, Wilson Valdez has been DFA’d … Continue reading →

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Housecleaning in Buffalo

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Some strange goings on in Buffalo with the AAA Bisons.

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Jon Switzer Promoted

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have promoted LHP Jon Switzer from Buffalo (hat tip to MetsBlog). If you remember, Switzer was the guy that

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Perez Placed On DL

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

Omar Minaya announced that Oliver Perez would be placed on the disabled list with “tendinitis in the knee”. (Ha), and that Jonathan Niese would take his place on the 25-man roster. He also announced that Niese would start on Friday … Continue reading →

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Oliver Perez in the Bullpen

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

So it’s official: Oliver Perez will be “working out his issues” in the bullpen. 40-year-old rookie Ken Takahashi will take Perez’s spot in the starting rotation, at least for this Friday evening’s game. Though Takahashi was a starter in Japan … Continue reading →

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