Category Archives: Pitching Mechanics

Mike Pelfrey Pitched with Rotator Cuff Strain

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Joe Janish

A little tidbit in the Daily News: “I had a strained rotator cuff and a strained posterior capsule almost the whole season,” Pelfrey told the Daily News Thursday Further … Pelfrey said the Mets did not pressure him into pitching … Continue reading →

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What Happened To the Pitching Philosophy?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Joe Janish

Last night I watched the Mets 1967 Yearbook (god love the DVR). They showed clips of Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, and Jon Matlack, among others. Something I kept seeing, over and over, with every pitcher in a Mets uniform, was … Continue reading →

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Is Jenrry Mejia a Good or Bad Example of Mets Minor League System?

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Joe Janish

Hard-throwing Jenrry Mejia symbolizes what is possible from the minor league system organized, maintained, and overseen by Omar Minaya. But is that a good thing or a bad thing? Mejia was signed by the Mets out of the Dominican Republic … Continue reading →

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A Stiff Neck Could Be Good for Pelfrey

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mike Pelfrey was bumped from his Friday night start in San Francisco due to a stiff neck he suffered on the cross-country plane ride to the Left Coast. Ironically, I would argue that a stiff neck is exactly what Big … Continue reading →

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Pelfrey’s Dead Arm Explained

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Joe Janish

Mike Pelfrey is not struggling with a “dead arm” issue, despite what he thinks and despite what the Mets’ dinosaurs coaching staff would like us to believe. If Mike Pelfrey has a problem that is affecting his performance, it is … 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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Warthen and Ojeda See the Same Things About Niese

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Joe Janish

From yours truly on MetsToday, in the Game 13 post: It appears as though his arm slot has dropped from straight overhand to more three-quarter, which can be a better angle for getting movement, but takes bite away from his … Continue reading →

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Maine Will Revert to Old Ways

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Joe Janish

Believe it or not, the Mets had a communications breakdown prior to last night’s ballgame. To get the full story, listen to Rich Coutinho’s report on 1050ESPNRadio’s “Baseball Tonight” (Coutinho comes on at the tail end, during the last 10 … Continue reading →

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