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Santos for Castro Revisited

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Joe Janish

There were other reasons the Mets lost yesterday, but the magnifying glass is on Jerry Manuel’s unbelievably illogical decision to replace Ramon Castro with Omir Santos in the bottom of the ninth, with two outs and the bases loaded. Per … Continue reading →

Posted in Shea What? | Tagged jerry manuel, omir santos, ramon castro | 4 Comments

Mets Game 6: Loss to Marlins

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Johan Santana struck out 13 batters in seven innings, but in the end it was Marlins starter Josh Johnson still standing as the victor of a good old-fashioned pitcher’s duel. Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Mets 2009 Games | Tagged cameron maybin, cody ross, dan murphy, david wright, johan santana, josh johnson, kevin burkhardt, luis castillo, marlins, ramon castro, ron paulino, ryan church | 7 Comments

Mets Game 3: Loss to Reds

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

So much for going 162-0 … but at least the Mets won the series. It was not a good day for Oliver Perez, and he certainly was most to blame for the loss — but if you read on you’ll find out that Ramon Castro could have prevented the four-run fifth. Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Mets 2009 Games | Tagged catching, darren o'day, joey votto, oliver perez, paul janish, ramon castro, reds, ryan church | 8 Comments

7 Myths About Pudge Rodriguez Dispelled

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

Since October of last year, excuse after excuse has been piled on explaining why the Mets can’t, or won’t, sign Pudge Rodriguez. At the least, let’s put the myths to rest. Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post, Spring Training 2009 | Tagged brian schneider, ivan rodriguez, pudge rodriguez, ramon castro, robinson cancel, tony bernazard | 13 Comments

Does Brian Schneider Stink?

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Joe Janish

Earlier this offseason — before Omar Minaya went into hibernation — there were rumblings that the Mets might be looking to upgrade their catching situation. Various rumors swirled involving Jason Varitek, Ivan Rodriguez, and Bengie Molina, among others. According to … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Post | Tagged aaron heilman, brian schneider, catching, ivan rodriguez, jason varitek, johan santana, pedro feliciano, pitching, ramon castro | 8 Comments

Schneider, Castro Available

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Jon Heyman, the Mets are open to trading catchers Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro. To which my reply is, who cares? I do not doubt the Mets are open to trading either — or both — of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Rumors | Tagged bengie molina, brian schneider, ivan rodriguez, jon heyman, pudgee, ramon castro, ramon hernandez | Comments Off