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Little Things That Win and Lose Ballgames

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Many actions — and inactions — contributed to the Mets’ victory last night. Some were obvious, some not so obvious. Let’s take a look at two at-bats in particular to demonstrate how some of the less noticeable details can affect … Continue reading →

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Mets Injury Updates

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

No need to panic — not one Mets player went down with an injury in the past 24 hours. Perhaps the most significant injury to affect the Mets occurred to an opponent — red-hot Raul Ibanez has been placed on … Continue reading →

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Raul Ibanez Can’t Read !

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Joe Janish

But he sure can hit. A big hullabaloo focused on Raul Ibanez’ caustic response to the suggestion that he’s on PEDs has permeated all sports media today. I resisted for hours, then finally chose to investigate the whole story. In … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 23: Loss to Phillies

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Phillies 6 Mets 5 It was another poor outing by Oliver Perez, and it appeared the Mets would eradicate it with their bats. Perez allowed four runs on five hits and six walks before being removed from the game with … Continue reading →

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Phillies Sign Raul Ibanez

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to various reports, the Phillies have signed Raul Ibanez to fill the left field position vacated by Pat Burrell. Sounds good to me. First, it keeps Ibanez off the Mets — let him stumble around CBP rather than Citi … Continue reading →

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Dominoes Falling

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

Teams deciding to whom they offer arbitration was the kindling for this winter’s Hot Stove, and already the dominoes are falling. Since 24 players were offered arbitration on Monday, teams have been racing to sign free agents and make deals … Continue reading →

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Beimel and Other Oddities

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Mets have LHP Joe Beimel on their “wish list”: Add left-hander Joe Beimel to the list of free-agent relievers on the Mets’ wish list. The team also is expected to investigate free-agent closers Francisco Rodriguez, … Continue reading →

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