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Author Archives: Matt Himelfarb
Mets Pitching Prospect: Matt Bowman
In many respects, Mets pitching prospect Matthew Bowman is not unlike the hundreds of other young pitchers that have passed under the tutelage of current Sand Gnats pitching coach Frank Viola. Although undoubtedly promising, Bowman, the Mets 11th-round pick out … Continue reading
Posted in Mets Minors
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Should Mets Pursue Kyle Lohse?
The Mets recent ill-fated pursuit of Michael Bourn, and the controversy surrounding the compensation issue, got me thinking: If MLB does eventually come around on the issue, should the Mets pursue Kyle Lohse?
Posted in 12-13 Offseason
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Josh Hamilton Admits to Juicing
Jeff Pearlman had a rather interesting post, implying that Josh Hamilton’s reported 20-pound weight loss this off-season, following his supposed juicing
Posted in 12-13 Offseason
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Spring Trade Candidate: Jose Tabata
For the second time this week, we look at an opposing player who could find himself without a spot on his current team’s 25-man roster, yet might still have enough upside to make sense for consideration by the Mets.
Posted in 12-13 Offseason
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Spring Trade Candidate: Domonic Brown
The swell of players in spring training is too much for a 25-man roster to handle. As a result, trades made in advance of Opening Day often include diamonds in the rough, due to lack of options and other factors. … Continue reading
How the Mets Might Play Moneyball this Winter
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
Posted in 12-13 Offseason
Tagged athletics, billy beane, chris parmalee, jonny gomes, jordan danks, josh reddick, ryan kalish, twins, tyler colvin
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What It Will Take To Acquire Justin Upton – And Why the Mets Should Do It
If there’s one player in baseball capable of solving the myriad problems facing the Mets in 2012, it’s Justin Upton. He plays the outfield. He’s right-handed. He’s not Jason Bay. He’s signed to a fairly team friendly deal through 2015. … Continue reading
Posted in 12-13 Offseason
Tagged diamondbacks, jennry mejia, jeurys familia, jon niese, justin upton, kirk nieuwenhuis, wilmer flores
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Is Jon Niese the Next Glendon Rusch?
Matthew Poliout over at NBC’s Hardball Talk blog made an interesting point regarding the significant disparity between Jon Niese’s ERA. last season (4.40) and his FIP (3.36):