nybaseballdigest.com - 10/14/2008
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After weeks of mediocre partners, and excuses by Mike Francesa about his weak performance, we may have seen a turning point with the pairing of Joe Benigno.
I am no fan of Joe B these days. I think the “woe is me, my team never wins” act has gone way over the top. His ...
nybaseballdigest.com - 10/16/2008
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First Mad Dog, then Craig Carton, now Mike
Francesa has declared war on the New York Mets....
If you missed today’s show Mike basically threw down the gauntlet against the team in Flushing. I am really not sure why Mike has it out for this team. ...
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Mike Francesa vs. The Mets
nypost.com - 10/17/2008
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\ Last updated: 4:54 am October 17, 2008
Posted: 4:16 am October 17, 2008 OF ALL the...
awe-inspiring qualities abundant in Mike Francesa, the most awesome is that he's satire-proof. His regal self-regard is so advanced that it can't be topped in a ...
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FRANCESA TREATING TRYOUTS LIKE NO. 2 - New York Post
newsday.com - 10/22/2008
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Which of the following recent guest hosts would
you most like to see become Mike Francesa's permanent...
co-host? Kim Jones and Chris Carlin (529 responses) 23.2% Kim Jones only (231 responses) 10.1% Chris Carlin only (192 responses) 8.4% Ed ...
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IS IT HO TIN HERE OR IS THAT MATT STAIRS STANDING BEHIND ME?
Kranepool Society :: A New York Mets Blog —
... I’ve got to agree with Mike Silva, it sounds like Joe Bad Bing Benigno and Mike All Mighty Francesa sound like a match made in radio heaven. If WFAN would pair Francesa and Benigino in the afternoon then they should put the team of Curly Carlin and Kim Jones on at 10 to 1 and make Evan Roberts a utility host. ...
MikeFrancesa.com: Jones vs. Benigno for Final Spot
Mike Silva's New York Baseball Digest —
... I personally said a few weeks ago, that Joe B is the perfect compliment to Mike. My main concern is that Jones will defer to Mike, something that his ego doesn’t need more of. What Mike needs is someone that will light a “fire” under him. Benigno accomplished that during his tryout. ...
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