Category Archives: 2010 Mets Evaluations

2010 Analysis: Raul Valdes

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Every time I saw Raul Valdes take the mound, I thought, “how is this guy in the Major Leagues?” His delivery resembles that of a high school shortstop who is thrown into a pitching role because the team has run … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Johan Santana

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Joe Janish

It seemed as though every postgame of a Santana start began with, “Johan didn’t have his best stuff, but …”. Indeed, Santana rarely had his best stuff. Most of the time, he looked more like a wily, crafty veteran, using … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Fernando Nieve

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Joe Janish

Nieve isn’t currently on the Mets’ 40-man roster, and he finished the year in AAA Buffalo, and he didn’t pitch for the Mets after July 21, but I felt it necessary to evaluate him anyway. Despite being on the roster … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Mike Pelfrey

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Joe Janish

2010 was supposed to be Mike Pelfrey’s “breakout year” – and it appeared he’d fulfill that promise in the first three months, as he went 10-2 and pitched as well as any NL pitcher. In fact, he was among the … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: John Maine

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Joe Janish

When I first put together my list of players for whom to write evaluations, John Maine didn’t appear on the Mets’ 40-man roster, and as a result, I completely forgot about him. That pretty much sums up Maine’s 2010 season: … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Hisanori Takahashi

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Joe Janish

Takahashi was the less-heralded Japanese pitcher signed by the Mets last winter, and some less-in-touch fans might have confused him with Ken Takahashi. But by the end of 2010, there was no confusion as to who was Hisanori Takahashi, and … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Bobby Parnell

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Joe Janish

During the spring of 2010, Robert Parnell was the backup to the backup to the backup (and possibly to the backup) setup man. The Mets had figured on Kelvim Escobar as the 8th inning guy (before learning the only object … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Jon Niese

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Joe Janish

Young lefthander Jonathon Niese made great strides in 2010, emerging as a capable MLB pitcher with mental toughness and competitive fire. His final numbers didn’t fully tell the story; he posted a 9-10 record with a 4.20 ERA, 148 Ks, … Continue reading →

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