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Is Terry Collins Detached from Reality, or Playing Head Games?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Joe Janish

I realize that Terry Collins hasn’t been in a big-league dugout as an MLB skipper in over a decade, and many things have changed in the game over that time. For example, the scorecards look different now, and people track … Continue reading →

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What If Luis Castillo Wins 2B Job?

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Joe Janish

After a long delay, Luis Castillo finally arrived on time in Port St. Lucie. I know many people are miffed that Castillo didn’t get to camp a week ago, but he had a legitimate reason — his brother is going … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Focus: Second Base

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Is there a Mets fan alive who wants to see Luis Castillo at second base on Opening Day 2011? Unfortunately, it will take a minor miracle by Sandy Alderson to move him this winter — without swallowing some or all … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Jesus Feliciano

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

Through 13 minor league seasons, all Jesus Feliciano did was hit, hit, and hit some more, posting a career .285 batting average while playing solid outfield defense. However, he didn’t do much else. For example, he didn’t get on base … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Luis Castillo

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Joe Janish

You hate Luis Castillo – I get it. We all thought that Omar Minaya was out of his mind for bidding against himself and giving Castillo a 4-year, $25M contract. We all knew it was a bad decision before the … Continue reading →

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Would You Trade for Chone Figgins?

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Quick question: if you were the Mets GM, and the Mariners offered you Chone Figgins for Luis Castillo, would you pull the trigger? Better yet, if the Mariners agreed to also take on some or most of the contract of … Continue reading →

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F-Mart and Tejada Scratched

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Joe Janish

In a mysteriously salacious move, both Fernando Martinez and Ruben Tejada were scratched from the Buffalo Bisons’ Friday night game (hat tip to MacksMets via Twitter). Could Tejada and F-Mart be on their way to another organization, as part of … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 107: Win Over Braves

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 3 Braves 2 This is EXACTLY the reason the 2010 Mets are so endearing: when they are backed up against a wall, they come back fighting! Shame on all the impatient, critical naysayers who hit the panic button after … Continue reading →

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