Pitching Staff – Page 6

Figueroa Elects Free Agency

November 15, 2010April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Although official word has not yet been published, inside sources suggest that Nelson Figueroa has elected free agency rather than accept a demotion to AAA Buffalo. **UPDATE: Adam Rubin has been given similar information. ** Hat tip to loyal MetsToday reader HDarvick for the scoop. Figueroa was waived by the Mets after pitching six strong … Read more

O’Day Claimed by Rangers

April 22, 2009April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Darren O’Day, a Rule 5 pick offered on waivers by the New York Mets a few days ago, has been claimed by the pitching-starved Texas Rangers. The Rule 5 requirements now apply to the Rangers, meaning, if they choose not to keep O’Day on the 25-man roster, they must waive him and then offer him … Read more

Flaying Fossum

November 15, 2010April 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

Some “play possum”, while in Flushing we “flay Fossum”.

Read on to decipher and debate the mysterious moves that brought Casey Fossum to New York and sent Darren O’Day and Nelson Figueroa packing.

Oliver Perez: Pitch Now, Talk Later

March 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Oliver Perez lately — from his coach, his teammates, and himself. Enough of the jibber-jabber, it’s time for Ollie to concentrate on pitching. There will be time for talk later — when it will be much more productive.

Why K-Rod and Putz Might Not Matter

March 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Blowing the lid off the blown saves theory – the additions of J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez to the Mets’ bullpen may not make any difference at all. A closer look at the Mets’ 29 blown saves of 2008, and the blown saves of the closers they acquired.

Chance of Lowe is Low

October 15, 2008 by Joe Janish

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that Derek Lowe would prefer to stay on the West Coast, and “…teammates say he has little interest in playing for the Mets or Yankees.” (Hat tips to ‘Ropolitans and Isuzudude for the link) Of course, money can change most people’s minds about geography. Everyone has their price. But, I don’t … Read more

Did Burgos Blow It?

September 9, 2008September 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

If you haven’t heard, Ambiorix Burgos was arrested for beating his girlfriend at a hotel near Shea Stadium on Monday night. Since he was in the area, it’s assumed that Burgos was healthy enough to join the Mets sometime this month and audition for the 2009 closer’s role. After all, if he’s anywhere near the … Read more

Happy with Ayala?

September 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

A recent MetsBlog poll revealed that 80% of Mets fans would choose Luis Ayala to be the closer in place of Billy Wagner — who we’ve now discovered is out for the year, and then some. Of course, that was a poll taken TODAY. We’ll see what the teeming millions (er, thousands) feel about Ayala … Read more