Author Archives: Matt Himelfarb

About Matt Himelfarb

Matt is a high school student in New Jersey and avid Mets fan. He occasionally updates his blog at: matthimelfarb.wordpress.com

Rudy Terrasas Draft Review

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Saturday officially marked the end of the Rudy Terrasas Era in Flushing. He served as the Mets scouting director since 2006. Terrasas was famously hamstrung by the Wilpon’s unwilingness to go over-slot year after year. That being said, it is … Continue reading →

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Response to Pelfrey Article

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Joe responded to my Pelfrey post earlier today, raising a point that I hear a lot from Mets fans around this time of  year. He essentially agreed with my premise that Pelfrey was a potential sell-high candidate, but nevertheless, contended … Continue reading →

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Mets Should Consider Trading Mike Pelfrey

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

This is an article written by Matt Himelfarb After a disappointing 2009, Mike Pelfrey rebounded big time in 2010, going 15-9 with a 3.66 ERA in 204 innings pitched. With Johan Santana expected to be sidelined until at least Opening … Continue reading →

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Why Hisanori Takahashi Won’t Be Missed

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

(NOTE: this is a post written by Matt Himelfarb) Sayonara, Hisanori … According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, Takahashi was seeking a three year deal worth approximately $4-5 million per year, but according to David Waldstein of the New York … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Prospect Rankings

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

I have been following Amazin Avenue’s Community Prospect List. It appears that Kirk Nieuwenhuis has emerged as the consensus number-two prospect in the system behind Wilmer Flores. I am not saying I disagree with the ranking, but I will say, … Continue reading →

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Why the Mets Never Win

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Pat Misch was removed from his start for AAA Buffalo Tuesday night after throwing just five innings and 55 pitches, indicating that he will start in place of Hisanori Takahashi on Saturday. Misch will be promoted despite the fact the … Continue reading →

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Trade Carlos Beltran?

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Over at mlbtraderumors, Tim Dierkes broached the possibility of trading Carlos Beltran. Unless the Mets are in dire straits financially and need to further cut payroll next year, I think the whole premise behind trading Beltran is that the Mets would be better … Continue reading →

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Good and Bad of F-Mart and Tejada Promotions

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

On Saturday, the Mets made a pair of roster moves, releasing Alex Cora and relegating Jeff Francoeur to platoon duty. Any intelligent fan walking away feeling disappointed from this awesome, albeit overdue and painfully obvious occurrence, must be some sort … Continue reading →

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