Category Archives: Pitching Staff

Pelfrey’s Curveball

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

So what was that pitch Mike Pelfrey was throwing in today’s split-squad game against the Marlins? Pelfrey was definitely throwing a good, hard sinker, on both sides of the plate. He might have thrown a changeup here and there but … Continue reading →

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Show Me a Starter

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

In his latest bid to take claim of the fifth starter spot, Mike Pelfrey didn’t fare too well. The man who relieved him, however, didn’t look so bad. Scott Schoeneweis came into a bases loaded situation and struck out Mike … Continue reading →

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Time For Lohse?

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Joe Janish

Most will agree Kyle Lohse was not worth the four-year, multimillion-dollar contract he was seeking over the winter. In fact, he wasn’t worth a three-year, nor two-year deal, either. But how about a one-year deal? For somewhere between $4-10M, which … Continue reading →

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Easy Inning for Vargas

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Joe Janish

We mentioned yesterday that lefty Jason Vargas was my sleeper candidate for the fifth spot in the rotation. While watching him in workouts over the weekend, I was surprised to see that his arm strength was close to being back … Continue reading →

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Pitching Competition Begins

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Joe Janish

Pitchers and catchers have now been playing catch for a week, and in less than six weeks from today, only two catchers and 12 pitchers will be leaving Port St. Lucie as New York Mets. Unless something drastic occurs between … Continue reading →

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Second-best Acquisition of 2008

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

Without much fanfare, the Mets made an under-the-radar announcement that didn’t even get picked up by most news and blog sources, yet could have an impact on the Mets’ pitching staff that is similar to the acquisition of Johan Santana. … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Tony Armas Jr.

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Joe Janish

Sit down folks, big news here … the Mets have signed Tony Armas, Jr. to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. While the Mets might have more need for Tony’s dad right now (a slugging, RH-hitting, … Continue reading →

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Sean Burnett Available

Posted on February 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

Only a few days ago you saw that former first-rounder Sean Burnett was pitching well in winter ball, and might be on his way to a successful comeback after several arm issues. Well wouldn’t you know that the Pittsburgh Pirates … Continue reading →

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