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Mets Game 71: Win Over Tigers

June 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Tigers 0 The hometown advantage continues … as does the “R.A. Dickey Story” … Game Notes R.A. Dickey tossed 8 shutout innings, allowing only 4 hits, 2 walks, and striking out 4. This Hollywood story is showing no signs of ending anytime soon. He is the first pitcher in history to start his … Read more

Inside Look: Detroit Tigers

June 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

Generally I like to get these Q&As up before the series starts, but I was negligent in my duties as a blogger and took too much time in getting questions to fellow ESPN SweetSpot blogger Mike McClary of The Daily Fungo. Mike was kind enough to answer them pretty quickly, and you can read his perspective below.

Additionally, you may want to visit The Daily Fungo to listen to me answering questions regarding the Mets on The Detroit Tigers Podcast.

1. The Tigers currently sit in second place, a game and a half behind the Twins and four games ahead of the third-place White Sox. Is this where you expected them to be in the preseason? Why or why not?

Mets Game 70: Win Over Tigers

June 23, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 14 Tigers 6 Usually, a “laugher” like this is fun to watch. But when there is a 58-minute rain delay in the middle of it, it can kind of drag on and put a “dampener” on the evening. Though, I’ll take it! Game Notes If anyone can find something to complain about in a … Read more

How About Miguel Cabrera?

December 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

miguel-cabrera-2 While we wait for Jason Bay to make up his mind about playing in Flushing, we may as well consider other alternatives.

During a “hot stove huddle” a few days ago, a rabid and intelligent Mets fan named “Kevin K” proposed that Omar Minaya make a deal for Miguel Cabrera. The more I think about it, the more it makes a lot of sense.

While many eschew him for his weight issues, sloth-like movements in the field, and questionable effort, there’s one thing about Miguel Cabrera that cannot be dismissed:

Difference Between Mets and Champions

October 9, 2009 by Joe Janish

After 162 Mets games, I forgot how much fun it was to watch good, hard-played, exciting baseball games. Right there, one of the key differences between the Mets of 2007-2009 and championship teams. Not yet a week into the postseason, and we’ve already seen “championship baseball” at its best. How many times in the past … Read more

Twins Win !

October 7, 2009 by Joe Janish

For the first time since I can remember, I enjoyed watching a baseball game on TV that included color commentary by Ron Darling. Congrats to the Twins for winning the AL Central, and thanks to both the Twins and the Tigers for treating America to an event that defined the beauty of baseball. Mets fans … Read more

Tigers Acquire Gerald Laird

December 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Texas Rangers have traded Gerald Laird to the Detroit Tigers for AA pitcher Guillermo Moscoso. Per Rosenthal: “The Detroit Tigers have filled one of their prime offseason needs, acquiring catcher Gerald Laird from the Rangers for Double-A right-hander Guillermo Moscoso and a second prospect, according to a major-league source. … Read more