13-14 Offseason – Page 4

Will Mets Have One of Best Outfields in Baseball?

September 3, 2014February 18, 2014 by Joe Janish

On the first day of spring training, Chris Young let the world know where the Mets stood in terms of their outfield — as quoted by Adam Rubin of ESPN-NY:

“I think we can be one of the best in baseball in the outfield,” the ex-Diamondback said. “You’re talking about guys with a lot of experience out there, a lot of speed, guys with good arms. Hopefully we can get on the good side of our pitchers, and hopefully they’ll love us out there.”

Young also made crystal-clear that his preferred position in the outfield is the center-most.

Mets Sign Dana Eveland

February 17, 2014 by Joe Janish

Breaking news: the New York Mets have signed lefthanded pitcher Dana Eveland.

Phillies Sign Burnett, Mets Sign Valverde

February 14, 2014 by Joe Janish

The Philadelphia Phillies signed starter A.J. Burnett to a one-year, $16M contract (that includes an option for a second year). In response, the Mets signed Jose Valverde to a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to spring training. Which deal will turn out better?

Mets 2014: The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves

February 12, 2014February 11, 2014 by Dan Capwell

“We’ll spend more…if the fans come to the games.” Sandy Alderson, as quoted by Metsblog Imagine any other product or service provider saying this to or about their customers! I am stunned that this comment hasn’t been more widely picked up on and discussed. Where is the outrage? Maybe most of the fan base has … Read more

Bronson Arroyo, Fernando Rodney, K-Rod, Carlos Marmol, Luis Ayala Off the Table

February 8, 2014February 8, 2014 by Joe Janish

This is hardly a news site — isn’t that what Twitter is for? — so you may have already heard that Fernando Rodney was made a Mariner, Bronson Arroyo agreed to a deal with the Diamondbacks, Francisco Rodriguez is returning to Milwaukee, and Luis Ayala has signed a minor-league contract with the Washington Nationals.

Projections vs. Reality

February 5, 2014 by Paul Festa

I love stats. I’ve been a baseball stathead since I was a kid. I kept track of my own batting average in Little League as well as walks, extra base hits (those were easy – there weren’t many of them), and RBIs. I used to check the box scores in The Record every morning to see what the Mets’ updated stats looked like after the previous night’s game (Unless the game was on the west coast – ahhh, the dark ages), and I’ve continued that habit into the present day.

Over the past 10 years or so, I’ve been familiarizing myself with sabermetrics. I like them. I find them useful. Especially the ones I can understand. Advanced metrics have given me a whole new perspective on the careers of baseball players today, and a renewed appreciation of players from the past.

The one relatively new development I haven’t gotten on board with is the concept of statistical projections.

Mets Sign Kyle Farnsworth

February 5, 2014 by Joe Janish

I know, I know — I’m a little late on this big news. My apologies.

Janish Signs with Rockies

February 3, 2014 by Joe Janish

I always wanted to see my name in headlines …