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2012 Analysis: Manny Acosta

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Joe Janish

How much longer will the Mets wait for Manny Acosta?

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Symptom Treated – But Now What’s the Cure?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Joe Janish

Unsurprisingly, Manny Acosta has been designated for assignment, which means he can’t pour gasoline on fires in Flushing for at least a week. There is a possibility, however, that he brings his Fahrenheit 451-style fireman skills to Buffalo. But let’s … Continue reading →

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The Mets: Seven Reasons to Stay Tuned in 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Dan Capwell

Happy New Year everyone! With the holidays now in the rear view mirror and me now settling down into my new job, it’s time to take look ahead to what 2012 might hold in store for the New York Mets. … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Bobby Parnell

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Joe Janish

Remember when Bobby Parnell was a young fireballer who looked like he might be the Mets’ closer of the future? We figured he’d take a career path similar to that of J.J. Putz, Brad Lidge, or Jonathan Broxton: he’d eventually … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Manny Acosta

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

The roller coaster continues for Manny Acosta, whose MLB career has consistently been inconsistent. Armed with a fastball that rides above 95 MPH with occasional tailing action and average breaking stuff, Acosta has a tool set that should translate to … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 161: Loss to Reds

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Joe Janish

Reds 5 Mets 4 Strange … nowhere in the Mets media guide, nor in the scorebook, nor on the Mets.com website does it say “September 27: Jose Reyes Day”. Yet clearly, this was his day. Yet it wasn’t, because the … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 158: Win Over Phillies

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Phillies 3 Imagine your team losing eight straight, including getting swept in a doubleheader, and you not in the least bit concerned — because your team is two games away from 100 victories on the season? Must be … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 157: Win Over Phillies

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 2 Phillies 1 A huge win for the New York Mets, who pull to within 23 games of first place and one game closer to third with five left to play. If only Bud Selig would consider extending the … Continue reading →

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