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Mets Game 61: Win Over Orioles

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Orioles 1 Faced with the challenge of playing MLB’s worst team, the Mets rose to the occasion and whipped the Orioles in Baltimore. After seeing the futile O’s flailing after floaters from the fingertips of R.A. Dickey, it … Continue reading →

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Considering Adam LaRoche

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Early in the offseason, there was some mild buzz that the Mets might be interested in free agent first baseman Adam LaRoche. However, there’s been absolutely nothing to suggest he is on Omar Minaya’s radar since at least early December … Continue reading →

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Ron Swoboda on Outfield Play

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Before Endy Chavez, “The Catch” in Mets history referred to the diving snare made by Ron Swoboda in the 1969 World Series. I had the great pleasure of talking to Ron about that catch and how he turned himself — … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 64: Loss to Orioles

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

Orioles 5 Mets 4 Not even Frankie Rodriguez is immune to the failure disease permeating the New York Mets. Given a one-run lead to hold, K-Rod allowed two hits, walked two batters, and allowed two runs to hand the victory … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 63: Loss to Orioles

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

Orioles 6 Mets 4 The Mets were behind from the beginning, and never once took a lead. Tim Redding allowed 4 runs on 7 hits and 4 walks in his 5 1/3 innings of work, but left the game with … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 62: Win Over Orioles

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Orioles 4 For once, the Mets did what they were supposed to do. Mike Pelfrey pitched a solid game, the defense was sharp, and the offense stayed within itself and took advantage of their opponent’s miscues to come … Continue reading →

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Quick Preview: Mets vs. Orioles

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets travel to Baltimore to take on the Orioles for a three-game series of interleague action. Game One: Mike Pelfrey (4-2, 4.68 ERA) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (4-6, 5.52 ERA) Guthrie is more or less the Baltimore ace, and it … Continue reading →

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Peavy to Cubs?

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Joe Janish

The latest rumor has Jake Peavy going to the Cubs in a three-team deal that would also include the Baltimore Orioles. According to Jeff Zrebiec and Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles would send young pitcher Garrett Olson … Continue reading →

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