Category Archives: 2009 Mets Evaluations

2009 Analysis: Francisco Rodriguez

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

After Francisco Rodriguez set an all-time record for saves in a season on the Left Coast, he went cross-country to the Right Coast to cash in with a 3-year, $37M contract from the very desperate New York Mets — desperate … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: J.J. Putz

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Joe Janish

When the Mets signed Francisco Rodriguez to be their 2009 closer, it was a move that had to be made to get their bullpen back to where it was before Billy Wagner blew out his elbow. But when they traded … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Bobby Parnell

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Joe Janish

In college, Bobby Parnell was a shortstop converted to relief pitcher. After being drafted by the Mets, he was a reliever converted to a starter. After opening eyes in spring training with a 97-MPH fastball, he was converted from starter … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Fernando Nieve

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

When things were beginning to unravel in early June, Fernando Nieve burst on the scene and filled a huge hole in the starting rotation — only to be befallen by the injury bug a month later. Before going down with … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Pat Misch

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Patrick Misch’s singlemost important contribution to the Mets organization may have been enabling a smooth September debut for rookie catcher Josh Thole. For it was the easy-throwing, level-headed Misch who threw soft darts all around the strike zone, making Thole’s … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Sean Green

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Joe Janish

Last December, no one would have guessed that Sean Green would be the highest-impact performer from the fateful deal with the Mariners. In many ways, he “replaced” Aaron Heilman — in terms of role(s), overuse, inconsistency, and fans’ whipping boy. … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Nelson Figueroa

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Joe Janish

Of all the late-season auditions, Nelson Figueroa was the most impressive. Ironically, his numbers don’t support what our eyes told us — that Figgy is capable of pitching well enough to give his team a chance to win. After a … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Pedro Feliciano

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

One of the few bright spots on a disappointing pitching staff, “Perpetual Pedro” set a New York Mets record for appearances with 88, and set career bests in WHIP (1.16), Holds (24), K:BB ratio (3.28), and Walks per 9 IP … Continue reading →

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