Tag Archives: RA Dickey

Mets Game 23: Loss to Astros

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Joe Janish

Astros 4 Mets 3 So far, it’s shaping up to be a season of many one-run games — low-scoring, one-run games, that is. That means every move, mistake, and clutch hit is magnified. It also means that the Mets have … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 18: Win Over Marlins

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Marlins 1 Mets sink Fish to go two games over .500 and retain sole possession of third place.

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Mets Game 12: Loss to Braves

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Joe Janish

Braves 14 Mets 6 It didn’t seem so long ago that the Mets were in first place and four games over .500. Then, we’ve collectively blinked, and suddenly the Mets are 7-5, tied for second place with the Braves, and … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 7: Win Over Phillies

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Phillies 2 The Mets assert their dominance as the NL East leaders and moved back into first place. Well, they were in first for a few hours — until the Nationals beat the Reds and pulled ahead by … Continue reading →

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Mets vs. Astros Notes

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Joe Janish

The Mets enjoyed a convincing victory over the Astros in Grapefruit League action on Wednesday afternoon. Following are my observations.

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Mets Spring Training Question 4: Who Will Be the Leader?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Joe Janish

With four days before pitchers and Molinas report to spring training, the #4 question to be answered in Port St. Lucie comes from my wife: David Wright is supposed to be the “face of the franchise”, but he seems more … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: R.A. Dickey

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Joe Janish

In the winter between 2009 and 2010, Omar Minaya pulled R.A. Dickey off the scrap heap. I made fun of the signing at the time. Much to my — and most others’ — surprise, Dickey got the last laugh, coming … 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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