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Ice Belongs in the Freezer

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Joe Janish

In many ways, this 2011 season is reminding me of 2005 — though, in reverse.

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Ike Davis To DL, Fernando Martinez Promoted

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Roland Agni

Ike Davis has been placed on the 15-day DL with an ankle sprain, the result of colliding with David Wright on an infield popup the other day. How that collision even happened is a mystery, since the Mets have been … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 12: Loss to Rockies

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

Rockies 6 Mets 5 Ooof. Punch in the gut. The Mets grab an early lead, lose it, fall further behind, then mount a riveting comeback in the bottom of the ninth. With the bases loaded, two outs, and a full … Continue reading →

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Terry Collins’ Most Telling Move of the Game

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s not fair to nitpick Terry Collins’ strategical decisions in the first game of the year, and his first game managing in the bigs in a dozen years. And in fact, I’m not sure he made any poor choices during … Continue reading →

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What’s the Point of Hairston and Harris?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Joe Janish

It occurred to me that both Scott Hairston and Willie Harris have a very good chance of making the 25-man roster when spring training breaks in late March. Why?

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Mets Sign Hairston, Byrdak, and Boyer

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Joe Janish

Sandy Alderson and his Fantasy Front Office began the offseason like a lamb, but is going out like a lion. After months of ho-hum-drum transactions / inaction, the Mets are really turning up the heat on the hot stove, picking … Continue reading →

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