Category Archives: Stats

Are the Mets for Real?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Nick Jablonski

After a tough stretch against the Nationals and Yankees that saw the Mets drop 5 of 6, it’s time to ask the question at the back of every Mets fans mind. Are the Mets contenders this year? Will the Mets … Continue reading →

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Is Jon Niese the Next Glendon Rusch?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Matt Himelfarb

Matthew Poliout over at NBC’s Hardball Talk blog made an interesting point regarding the significant disparity between Jon Niese’s ERA. last season (4.40) and his FIP (3.36):

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Response to Pelfrey Article

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Joe responded to my Pelfrey post earlier today, raising a point that I hear a lot from Mets fans around this time of  year. He essentially agreed with my premise that Pelfrey was a potential sell-high candidate, but nevertheless, contended … Continue reading →

Posted in 10-11 Offseason, Stats | 1 Comment

Mets Should Consider Trading Mike Pelfrey

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

This is an article written by Matt Himelfarb After a disappointing 2009, Mike Pelfrey rebounded big time in 2010, going 15-9 with a 3.66 ERA in 204 innings pitched. With Johan Santana expected to be sidelined until at least Opening … Continue reading →

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Why the Mets Never Win

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Pat Misch was removed from his start for AAA Buffalo Tuesday night after throwing just five innings and 55 pitches, indicating that he will start in place of Hisanori Takahashi on Saturday. Misch will be promoted despite the fact the … Continue reading →

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How the Mets Might Have Landed Dan Haren

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Yesterday, the Angels acquired Dan Haren from the Diamondbacks for southpaw Joe Saunders and three pitching prospects: Patrick Corbin, Tyler Skaggs, and Rafael Rodriguez. The consensus, in a nutshell, is that the deal is reminiscent of a cross between the … Continue reading →

Posted in Stats, Trades | 9 Comments

Ruben Tejada or Luis Castillo? Pick Your Poison.

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Two weeks ago, mostly everyone was singing the praises of Ruben Tejada. He appeared to be holding his own at the plate, while providing the best defense seen at the position in a decade. Since than, Tejada’s come crashing back … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts Concerning Cliff Lee

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Matt Himelfarb

Matt Himelfarb has various thoughts about Cliff Lee … with the numbers to back up his arguments. Read on

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