Category Archives: Opinion and Analysis

The Unpredictable Relief Pitcher

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Paul Festa

  If you could trade for a 30 year-old relief pitcher who posted a sub-3.00 ERA each of the last 4 years, would you make that deal?  If you could acquire a pitcher who had a WHIP less than 1.30 … Continue reading →

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MLB Needs to Decide What the All-Star Game Is

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Paul Festa

The 2012 All-Star Rosters were announced today, and the Mets will have two representatives.  R.A. Dickey and David Wright will join manager Terry Collins (who was selected to Tony LaRussa’s coaching staff) in Kansas City. The big news for Mets … Continue reading →

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Bay’s Nightmare

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Paul Festa

I can never again roll my eyes when Jason Bay walks into the batter’s box.  I can never again get angry when he pops up or swings through a hittable fastball or chases a slider in the dirt.  Because while … Continue reading →

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Subway Series Sweep Hurts, But Doesn’t Diminish Mets’ Surprising Play Through 61 Games

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Josh Burton

Coming into this past weekend’s much-anticipated Subway Series match-up with the hated Yankees, the Mets were six games above .500 and near the top of the NL East, hanging around the leading Washington Nationals. Of course, the weekend’s proceedings didn’t … Continue reading →

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First Quarter Report Card: Position Players

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Dave Gogel

Since we are over 1/4 into the season, it’s a good time to check in on the performances from our heroes in Flushing. While we are still at the part of the season that can be deemed “early”, we can … Continue reading →

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No-hitter Fallout

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Joe Janish

Hate to rain on the parade, but Johan Santana‘s no-hitter came at a cost. First, there is the issue of the 134 pitches thrown by Santana’s surgically repaired shoulder, using damaging mechanics. Will he be able to bounce back? Did … Continue reading →

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Johan Santana – The Chosen One

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Paul Festa

I know my boss, Joe, isn’t as excited about this as I am, but it’s certainly worth noting.  My thoughts on the first no-hitter in Mets history: Pinch yourselves, folks. You’re not dreaming. 50 years.  8,019 games.  No no-hitters. Until … Continue reading →

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Which Outfielder Will Be the Odd Man Out?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Paul Festa

Within the next 2-3 weeks, the Mets should be getting 3 key injured players back.  SS Ruben Tejada, C Josh Thole, and OF Jason Bay are all beginning to play rehab games this week.  So which players on the current … Continue reading →

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