It was brought to my attention that my own research suggests that the Phillies’ bullpen should be more worn out than the Mets’. Yet, the Phillies relievers continue to outperform those wearing orange and blue — as well as every other team in the NL. So what gives? Do the numbers lie? My theory incorrect? … Read more
After last year’s “collapse”, we did something rare here at MetsToday: a statistical analysis. Yes, even an old school guy like me will once in a while check the numbers (though it gives me a headache). For those who weren’t here, or don’t remember, we took a hard look at the Mets’ 2007 bullpen, then … Read more
Much has been made about the inefficiencies of the Mets bullpen this year. In particular, the number that keeps getting thrown out there is 20 blown saves — 13 of which resulted in losses.
I have a brilliant idea, and it doesn’t require the acquisition of a new pitcher:
Mets fans are up in arms with the idea that Brian Stokes, rather than Jonathan Niese, will be spot starting this Saturday against the Florida Marlins. After all, isn’t Niese the best pitching prospect in the organization? Isn’t he so fantabulous that he was deemed an “untouchable”? Isn’t it true that the Mets’ refusal to … Read more
When the trade deadline came and went without the Mets making even a minor move to improve the team, the explanation was that they were not going to trade a few prospects for “rental” players. Never mind that “rental” Ken Griffey would have come dirt cheap, nor that Manny Ramirez would have been worth any … Read more
What’s that saying? One man’s junk is another’s treasure? The Mets are desperate for arms — for both the bullpen and the starting rotation. The relievers are out of gas and ineffective, and the Mets will have to plan for absences by John Maine and Pedro Martinez. I hope I’m wrong, but my gut tells … Read more
Please, don’t tease me. Adam Rubin wrote in his pregame blog yesterday: Manuel plans to stay away from Aaron Heilman for a second straight game today, after Heilman tossed three innings Saturday. Told he could now use Heilman as a starter, Manuel said he told Heilman the very same thing. Then, in Rubin’s postgame he … Read more
As mentioned more than a few times this season on MetsToday, John Maine has a minor mechanical flaw in his delivery that is causing his command to be off. If he keeps it up, he’ll have more issues than not throwing strikes — he’ll blow out his shoulder. Lee Mazzilli finally mentioned the flaw on … Read more
