Category Archives: 2009 Mets Evaluations

2009 Analysis: Johan Santana

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Through the first two months of the 2009 season, Johan Santana was — hands-down — the best pitcher on the planet. In fact, his first ten starts were the stuff of legend, and one of the most auspicious beginnings to … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Tim Redding

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

When the Mets signed Tim Redding in the second week of January 2009, he immediately assumed the #4 spot in the starting rotation. Saying that now seems preposterous, but at the time, that’s where he fit in — even if … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Oliver Perez

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

To say that Oliver Perez had a difficult 2009 season would be an understatement. Good thing for Ollie he married his wife prior to spring training, or the year could’ve been a total loss. Perez spent most of the season … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Mike Pelfrey

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

It seemed that Mike Pelfrey turned a corner the moment Dan Warthen became pitching coach in late June of 2008. When that fallacy is combined with his final numbers — a 13-11 record and 3.72 ERA — many believed Big … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Jonathan Niese

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Joe Janish

If we were putting grades on these analyses, Jon Niese would have to be given an “incomplete”. After three starts as a 21-year-old in September 2008, Niese showed nothing to make any level-headed, objective party to believe he would be … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: John Maine

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

When May rolls around next year, John Maine will be 29 years old. That said, you can no longer look at him as a young pitcher on the rise. In fact, the opposite is true; in many ways, Maine has … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Ken Takahashi

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Ken Takahashi is the lefthanded version of Elmer Dessens: a well-traveled, international man of intrigue, with ordinary stuff, who won’t embarrass himself — but won’t have much of an impact on a championship club, either. The Mets were in dire … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Brian Stokes

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Joe Janish

Many Mets fans may be surprised to learn that Brian Stokes appeared in 69 games this past season — but the final record says he did. Stokes was roleless throughout the season, or perhaps the better descriptor was “everyman”. He … Continue reading →

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