Category Archives: Opinion and Analysis

John Delcos on Pelfrey’s Meltdown

Posted on July 6, 2010 by John Delcos

The replays didn’t show whether, or where, Mike Pelfrey’s errant fastball clipped Scott Rolen, but how the Mets’ pitcher responded to not getting that call, and not getting a later call on a strike to Drew Stubbs was the backdrop … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts Concerning Cliff Lee

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Matt Himelfarb has various thoughts about Cliff Lee … with the numbers to back up his arguments. Read on

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Replacements for Hisanori Takahashi

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Note: this is a post written by MetsToday sabermetric guru Matt Himelfarb In seven starts, here are Hisanori Takahashi’s numbers to date: 38.1 IP 15.85% K rate 7.32% BB rate 1.31 HR/9 8.62% HR/FB 5.16 FIP Those numbers are unworthy … Continue reading →

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No Trading Chips – Same Story, Different Year

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Joe Janish

If one thing has remained constant throughout Omar Minaya’s tenure as Mets GM, it is an inability to pull the trigger on a “big” trade at the July deadline. Some may say it is because the Mets “didn’t need” to … Continue reading →

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Will the Mets Deal for a Starter?

Posted on June 17, 2010 by John Delcos

NOTE: This is a guest post by longtime Mets beat writer John Delcos. Please direct your comments to John. Enjoy! The Mets’ June cruise has not only made them relevant in the National League pennant races, but subsequently also at … Continue reading →

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What the Roster was Supposed to Look Like

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Joe Janish

A recent quip by Jerry Manuel from Adam Rubin’s blog prompted this post: At one point postgame, Manuel praised the organization’s front office for having such depth that R.A. Dickey and Hisanori Takahashi were available to step into the rotation. … Continue reading →

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Should the Mets Trade for Ty Wigginton?

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

NOTE: this post is written by MetsToday sabermetrician and minor league correspondent Matt Himelfarb. Direct your comments below to Matt. The Orioles have a plethora of trade candidates this summer, including Ty Wiggington. Mets fans have always had a soft … Continue reading →

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Analysis: Matt Harvey

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

With the 7th overall selection in the draft, the Mets chose Mystic, CT resident, Scott Boras client, and North Carolina Tar Heel Matt Harvey. Was it a good pick? Who knows? There have been some comparisons to Mike Pelfrey, which … Continue reading →

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