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Mets Trade for Anderson Hernandez

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

Two weeks short of the anniversary of the trade of Anderson Hernandez for Luis Ayala, the Mets have reacquired the slick-fielding middle infielder from the Washington Nationals. Almost immediately upon arriving in Washington last year, AHern swatted the baseball like … Continue reading →

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Castillo Out, Reyes Out Longer

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, Luis Castillo slipped going down the dugout steps and injured his ankle. The Mets are terming it a “mild strain”, and not surprisingly, are listing him as “day to day”. No, this is not a … Continue reading →

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Castillo In the Two Hole

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Joe Janish

Bespoketh Jerry Manuel during last night’s postgame, in regard to Luis Castillo: “The thing about Luis, we have found a way to fit his game in to what we’re doing and we’ve kind of worked around him as well. He’s … Continue reading →

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Mets Fire Sale

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Joe Janish

It was only a week ago that Omar Minaya claimed the Mets to be “buyers” rather than “sellers” but that was as much hogwash then as it is now. The Mets have 11 more losses than the NL East-leading Phillies … Continue reading →

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Who Is Jeremy Reed and Other Mysteries

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Quick quiz: who is the man in the picture to the left? I’ll give you a few hints: 1. He was part of the trade with Seattle that brought J.J. Putz and Sean Green to New York. 2. He led … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 59: Loss to Yankees

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Yankees 9 Mets 8 Just pack it in, Mets fans. The score went back and forth all night, and in the end it was a combination of poor fundamentals / bad baseball vs. all-out hustle that was the difference. After … Continue reading →

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Mets Series Preview: Cardinals

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets visit St. Louis for the first time in 2009 to play the Cardinals in a three-game series. Pitching Matchups: Game 1: Oliver Perez vs. Todd Wellemeyer Which Ollie will show — Dr. Perez or Mr. Hyde? … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 6: Loss to Marlins

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Johan Santana struck out 13 batters in seven innings, but in the end it was Marlins starter Josh Johnson still standing as the victor of a good old-fashioned pitcher’s duel. Continue reading →

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