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Pitching Options (None)

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

In Adam Rubin’s column today, it was suggested that the Mets might shake up the starting pitching rotation, and/or consider adding an eighth reliever to fit the role of long man: Manuel mentioned after the Mets’ fourth straight loss that … Continue reading →

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Figueroa Elects Free Agency

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Although official word has not yet been published, inside sources suggest that Nelson Figueroa has elected free agency rather than accept a demotion to AAA Buffalo. **UPDATE: Adam Rubin has been given similar information. ** Hat tip to loyal MetsToday … Continue reading →

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Flaying Fossum

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Some “play possum”, while in Flushing we “flay Fossum”. Read on to decipher and debate the mysterious moves that brought Casey Fossum to New York and sent Darren O’Day and Nelson Figueroa packing.

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The Darren O’Day Era is Probably Over

Posted on April 18, 2009 by John Fitzgerald

Rotoworld is reporting that the Mets have designated reliever Darren O’Day for assignment. O’Day – a Rule 5 pick – will be placed on Rule 5 waivers. If he clears waivers, he will be offered back to the Angels. O’Day’s … Continue reading →

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Final Tuneup vs. Red Sox

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Joe Janish

Oliver Perez Ollie was an absolute disaster from pitch one. Dan Warthen and Jerry Manuel can bitch at him all they want about being in shape and earning his keep, but the bottom line is that there is a mechanical … Continue reading →

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Mets 25-Man Roster Set

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ 25-man roster is set, with few surprises. This writer, though, wonders how Nelson Figueroa was demoted to AAA, and why Jeremy Reed wasn’t given consideration for the starting job in left field. Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Ken Takahashi

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets pass on Ohman, but take Takahashi. Meantime, Jimmy Gobble is available again, and the Phillies still have Ryan Howard and Chase Utley in their lineup. Oh, and will someone please explain how and why Elmer Dessens is in big league camp, while Nelson Figueroa is not? Continue reading →

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Mets Spring Training Game 2

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets refused to send me to Port St. Lucie this spring, and I’m still waiting for that big windfall of money that was supposed to come with the big change in our country’s leadership, so as a … Continue reading →

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