The clouds look ominous — and I’m not necessarily talking symbolically about the Mets’ immediate future but rather, regarding the skies in Washington DC right now. Possibly, there will be a rain delay or rainout tonight. If so, you can get your baseball fix by listening to The Fix, episode 9, during which sport kinesiologist … Read more
If you’ve been reading MetsToday for a while you may know that, as an old-school baseball guy, I’m not a fan of limiting the outings of starting pitchers based on pitch counts. Contrary to wildly popular — in fact, almost universally accepted — belief, limiting pitch counts does little to nothing in terms of protecting … Read more
Since last night’s Mets – Phillies game was washed out, perhaps you can get your baseball “fix” by listening to “The Fix” — a weekly podcast I do with sport kinesiologist Angel Borrelli. In Episode 6, Angel and I discuss Matt Moore‘s elbow injury and whether it was due to throwing the change-up. Further, is … Read more
In the latest episode of The Fix, Angel Borrelli and I discuss the following: – How can a pitcher know the difference between “normal soreness” and a pain that requires medical attention? – What is a “platelet-rich plasma injection” and how could it have helped Bobby Parnell‘s partially torn UCL? (Note, we recorded this episode … Read more
Yesterday on the SNY broadcast of the spring training split-squad game between the Mets and Nationals, Ron Darling gave his take on Tommy John surgery, suggesting that “everyone is different” in regard to recovery, and while all pitchers get the same prescription for rehab, that doesn’t mean they’ll all heal exactly the same, because everyone’s … Read more
What exactly is going on with Jonathon Niese‘s shoulder? Would you like an explanation from an expert? In the podcast below titled “The Fix,” listen to Angel Borrelli and I discuss Niese’s lingering shoulder issue, what he needs to do to remain healthy, his chance of starting on Opening Day, and what other pitchers can … Read more
If you are a baseball coach or player, or the parent of a pitcher, watch below to learn about the safeties and dangers of pitching preparation, mechanics, and injuries. Yesterday I joined Sport Kinesiologist Angel Borrelli and Joe Castellano on the “It’s Your Pitch” Spreecast, and we discussed the following (among other topics): – How … Read more
The Mets bullpen now is 28th out of 30 in MLB in ERA (4.48), 28th in batting average against (.264), 27th in OPS allowed (.748), and 26th in WHIP (1.47). They do, however, lead all of MLB in one category: stolen bases allowed (25).
Clearly, some changes need to be made in terms of personnel. But who can the Mets acquire or promote?
