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Nationals Acquire Denard Span

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Joe Janish

In case you missed it, the Washington Nationals traded young fireballer Alex Meyer to the Twins for centerfielder Denard Span. A great deal for many reasons, for both sides.

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How the Mets Might Play Moneyball this Winter

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Matt Himelfarb

A large part of the Oakland Athletics unexpected success in 2012 can be attributed to Billy Beane‘s ability to find undervalued assets, particularly in the outfield. The rebirth of ‘Moneyball’, if you will. According to FanGraphs WAR, Josh Reddick, Brandon … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Boof Bonser

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Joe Janish

If you are standing, please sit down — this is big news. OK, are you sitting securely? Hang on … the Mets … have signed … Boof Bonser. Go ahead, change your shorts; no doubt you lost control of all … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 75: Win Over Twins

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 6 Twins 0 The Mets complete interleague play in dominant fashion. By shutting out the Twins, the Mets finish the season with a 13-5 record in interleague play. Let’s hope they play one more series against an American League … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 74: Loss to Twins

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Joe Janish

Twins 6 Mets 0 Carl Pavano can pitch in New York after all. Pavano spun a 3-hit shutout as the Twins rediscovered their fundamentals, defense, and power. Game Notes (All together now) Johan Santana didn’t have his best stuff. But … Continue reading →

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Mets Game 73: Win Over Twins

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mets 5 Twins 2 Are the Mets this good, or are they really lucky? Or is it something about The Field at Shea Bridge that intimidates opposing teams? The Mets continued their dominance of the American League by beating a … Continue reading →

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Mets Pick Up Pridie, Entertain Endy

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

In a bold move to bolster the roster, the Mets claimed Twins outfielder Jason Pridie off waivers; they DFA’d former Rutgers pitcher Jack Egbert to make room for Pridie on the 40-man roster. Pridie was once a promising prospect in … Continue reading →

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Hudson to Twins, Kennedy to Nationals

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Gold Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson has signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins, prompting the Nationals to sign Adam Kennedy as their second sacker. Thus, it appears that Mets fans will endure another year of Luis Castillo at … Continue reading →

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