JOSE MESA NEWS
Notice Anything Odd About Jose Mesa's Bio
June 15, 2007 by
Our Book of Scrap
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Other than the fact that he was 8-years-old when he had his first child and 13 when he had his second, we mean?
Enough with Jose Mesa already.......
June 13, 2007 by
The Official LA Galaxy Myspace
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Let's see Pat Gilick, you have a 40 man roster, three levels of minor leagues (not counting rookie A ball teams), and a fan favorite player in AA Reading who hit over .300 last year for the big club. Yet, we the Philadelphia Phillies fans get to read our local paper's transaction...
100 Greatest Phillies: 97 - Jose Mesa
December 20, 2008 by
Phillies Nation
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Jose Mesa
Relief pitcher
2001-2003, 2007
Career w/Phillies: 242 IP / 13-18 / 4.05 ERA / 188 K / 112 SV
Mesa, believe it or not, is the all-time franchise leader in saves. (...)
Baseball According to Chris Wheeler
June 20, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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According to Chris Wheeler preserving a lead in the 9th inning is difficult; in his words, "closing is tough." He continually blurts this mindless crap over and over again as Phils fans endure numerous blown saves by Brad Lidge and now Ryan Madson. If closing is so damn tricky...
DWIPP: 11- Jose Mesa, 2003
March 21, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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11. Jose Mesa in 2003
Mesa had great years with the Phillies in 2001 and 2002 saving a total of 87 games. They were good enough to put him in the Top 100 Phillies list. (...)
Scouting Report on Jose Ceda
ose Ceda
6?5
230lbs
R/R
1/28/1987
Once in blue moon minor deadline deals involving role players for low level high ceiling prospects pan out. Right now the midseason 2006 season deal with the Padres, exchanging Todd Walker for a 19 year old rookie flamethrower Jose Ceda, is...
TOP 10 BETTER WAYS TO INSULT CLEVELAND
September 25, 2008 by
Epic Carnival
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by DMtShooter, Five Tool Tool Dan Gilbert, the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, says that rampant speculation that LeBron James will leave town after his contract expires in 2010 is "an insult to the city." Heck, we can do better than that! 10. With the inevitable choice...
Rockies Retro: Rox vs. Angels
June 22, 2009 by
Purple Row
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When Colorado and the LA Angels last met in 2006, Jose Mesa blew the first game of the series, but the Rox bounced back to take the next two and stayed above .500 for the season. (via mlbnetwork.mlb.com)
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The Other Ones: Phils Try to Win For More Than 8 Innings in Double-Header Against Mets
The Phillies have had a nice, season-long run of being the only game in town--aided of course by first-round playoff exits by the Sixers and Flyers--but now the jig is up. The Eagles are back in town, and until October rolls around to really give people a reason to pay attention ...
Marlins Acquire Rhodes, Become Worse Team
August 01, 2008 by
Hot Stove Philly
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The Florida Marlins were on the verge of acquiring future Hall of Fame outfielder Manny Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox before Thursday's trade deadline, but Ramirez ended up with the Dodgers instead. As a consolation prize, the Marlins traded for journeyman reliever, and former...
The KG Asterick, Or Reason #8,234 Why The World Loves Boston Injuries
April 17, 2009 by
Five Tool Tool
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Oh, the things I do for you, dear reader. It's taking years off my life, this exposure to such unabashed and unblinking douche- baggery. It's also speaks to the workday's length and my interest in cultivating a low level of rage to help me get through it. Which is all a...
Oh Great, Lidge Is Back...
June 27, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Brad Lidge and his mole came back last night. He gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and two walks and only got a single out. It's not looking good. Brad Lidge is so bad......How bad is he?Well, he's so bad, that:- Jose Mesa just bought a new red glove.- Lee Thomas now thinks Wayne Gomes...
This is not a revenge situation
The Phillies look to defend their first World Series crown in almost three decades and to do so they will first need to exhume one last ghost. After erasing the sting of the collapse of 1964 by twice coming back on the New York Mets, and then by capturing the first championship in...
Junior in a Class of his Own
June 10, 2008 by
The Sports Lounge
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Ken Griffey Jr. became the sixth player to hit 600 home runs last night, hitting a first inning home run off Mark Hendrickson into the right field seats to join a legendary club. The lack of hype surrounding this major achievement is startling, especially considering Griffey was the...
Deja Vu?
April 02, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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Last year the bullpen nearly cost the Phillies a shot at the playoffs with the likes of Tom Gordon, Ryan Madson, Jose "Joe Table" Mesa, and Antonio "6-Finger Ant" Alfonseca. This season may turn out to be just as bad, as Pat Gillick put together the same crap of...
Q&A- Doug Glanville
January 19, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Doug Glanville, owner of a .277 career average and 1100 hits on the nose over 9 MLB seasons, took time out of his busy schedule which consists of raising his baby son, being a savvy business man, writing pieces for the New York Times, and killing people in video games to do an interview...
Tribe gets a closer, who Wood have thought it?
December 09, 2008 by
Tribe Fan in Yankeeland
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If MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince is right, the Indians are about to sign former Cubs closer Kerry Wood. No details yet beyond the fact that the two sides are far along into the talks. So, after months of deafening silence from the Tribe's front office, there's something...
Does Tonight Matter?
July 14, 2009 by
NY Baseball Digest
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Put me down as someone with a clear, intense rooting interest in the All Star game. I want the National League to win.
It has been 13 years since the National League triumphed over the American League, which is an eternity in baseball terms. How long ago? Roger Pavlik, Jose Mesa, Todd...
Phlashback Phriday: I Love the 80's
December 12, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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1980's holdover, Greg Maddox, announced his retirement earlier this week, and it got me thinking about players that are still active that made their debut back in the 80's. With a bit of research done while wearing an ensemble of a pastel colored Ocean Pacific shirt with bodacious...
Today in Philly Sports History: Freddie Prinze Jr. Makes the Phils, 2001
The Phillies' bullpen in '01 might not have been lights out, precisely, but it was fairly effective. Lefty Rheal Cormier, up-and-comer Vicente Padilla, Jose Santiago and former 9th-inning man Ricky Bottalico all were decent or better at doing the setup work, and Jose Mesa...
Baseball's Old Boys Club
August 25, 2006 by
Sports Matters
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Julio Franco's 48th birthday reminds us yet again that baseball players' shelf lives continue to extend past the expiration date unlike the clockwork, waiting to expire 12 eggs Franco clucks down each morning to keep himself healthy. He's not the only one playing into his...
Phillies Salvage Brewers Finale With Extra-Inning Win
August 06, 2007 by
Blogging Baseball
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The Phillies came back from a 5 run deficit in the 9th inning against the previusly untouched Brewers' bullpen to tie the game at 6-6. And then, 3rd baseman Wes Helms drilled an 11th inning 2 out, 2 run double to rightfield as the Phillies upended the Brewers in their series finale...
Mariano Gets Save No. 500
Last night Mariano Rivera became the second player in MLB history to record 500 saves.Not only did he record a save, he actaully was allowed to bat in the eighth inning. In this at bat, he worked a walk with the bases loaded, giving him an RBI.Good day for the Sandman, Just for fun...
Facebook Reactions Part II: Wedge Fired
October 02, 2009 by
The Tribe Daily
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Hello again... It's time for the second part of Facebook reactions to the Eric Wedge firing. If you were throughouly entertained by the yesterday's first part, today's will do the same, I hope. If you weren't, then you might as well just give up now.Here is part I.It...
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