Category Archives: 2011 Mets Evaluations

2011 Analysis: Taylor Buchholz

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Joe Janish

Last winter, many would have been ecstatic to hear that the Mets acquired a pitcher named Buchholz — had his first name been “Clay”. Instead, the team signed Clay’s distant cousin Taylor. It was a low-risk, low-reward signing that to … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Pedro Beato

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Joe Janish

Last November, I thought it made sense for the Mets to consider taking Pedro Beato in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, and was pleased when they did. From the get-go, Beato impressed the Mets brass and eventually the fans with … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Manny Acosta

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

The roller coaster continues for Manny Acosta, whose MLB career has consistently been inconsistent. Armed with a fastball that rides above 95 MPH with occasional tailing action and average breaking stuff, Acosta has a tool set that should translate to … Continue reading →

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2011 Analysis: Miguel Batista

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Joe Janish

Once the Mets reached September and the meaningless games part of their schedule, the pitching staff — and the rotation in particular — was worn out and losing members due to one malady or another. It might have been a … Continue reading →

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