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Nick Evans Signs with Pirates

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Joe Janish

Nick Evans has signed a minor-league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, presumably with an invitation to spring training. Good move for Nick, who — ironically — may have an opportunity to platoon with lefthanded-hitting Garret Jones at first base. I … Continue reading →

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Pridie Gone, Evans and Buchholz Free

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Oakland Athletics have signed Jason Pridie, who was waived by the Mets a few days ago and exercised his right to become a free agent. Interesting the Pridie was able to find employment so quickly. Just as interesting, that … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 153: Win Over Braves

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Braves 5 The Mets succeed in their starring role as spoilers, taking this weekend series from the Braves and simultaneously jumping into a tie with the Nationals for third place in the NL East.

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Mets Game 151: Win Over Braves

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 12 Braves 2 In four innings against the Wild Card leading Braves, the Mets score double the amount of runs they mustered in four games against the previously fourth-place Nationals. Go figure. A nice outburst, but it doesn’t really … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 144: Win Over Cubs

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Cubs 4 Back in competition with other second-division clubs, the Mets re-assert their dominance as the elite among the mediocre. Thankfully, the Mets didn’t just trounce the Cubs, but instead let Chicago remain in the ballgame, allowing for … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 142: Loss to Braves

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Joe Janish

Braves 6 Mets 5 The final score states that this was a one-run game, but it didn’t feel that way.

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Mets Game 140: Win Over Marlins

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Marlins 4 For much of the game, I wasn’t sure whether I was watching two teams that were trying to win, or two teams that were trying to lose.

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Mets Game 139: Loss to Marlins

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

Marlins 9 Mets 3 The game started out ugly, and got uglier with each succeeding inning.

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