Monthly Archives: July 2007

[TABLE=15] First-half Analysis Here’s the story. After a mediocre career as a starter, Schoeneweis is transitioned to the bullpen, first as a mop-up man, then as a LOOGY. He has moderate success, though nothing to write home about, until the … Continue reading →

[TABLE=14] This time last year, Joe Smith was toiling in the bullpen of the Brooklyn Cyclones, the lowest rung of professional baseball, only weeks after attending college classes. Now, he’s counted on to get big outs in the biggest media … Continue reading →

[TABLE=13] First-half Analysis This year, Billy Wagner has been everything we always hoped he’d be — a lights-out, no nonsense closer who ends games without a hint of concern, slamming the door on opposing teams before they even knock. In … Continue reading →

[TABLE=12] First-half Analysis For the majority of his starts, El Duque has been brilliant, mixing speeds and pitches and arm angles with great success in keeping batters guessing and off-balance. On occasion he’s had forgettable outings — usually tied directly … Continue reading →

[TABLE=11] First-half Analysis What a difference a year makes. Sosa went from scrap heap to sensation in the blink of an eye, all on the success of a nasty slider. A last-minute addition to spring training, Jorge Sosa was an … Continue reading →

[TABLE=10] Looking at his peripheral numbers — i.e., a 1.16 WHIP, 3.14 ERA, 2:1 K:BB ratio — and considering the mighty Mets offense, it’s unbelievable his record is only 7-6. While John Maine has established himself as the Mets’ stopper, … Continue reading →

[TABLE=9] First-half Analysis What more can you say about John Maine? He’s lived up to his surname, the “main man” in the Mets’ rotation, establishing himself as their bonafide stopper. Last year, Maine found remarkable success throwing essentially one pitch … Continue reading →

[TABLE=8] First Half Analysis Tom at times has been terrific, working quickly and efficiently while pitching to contact, yet also having a fun time striking out young, inexperienced hitters lunging out on their front foot. He throws his fastball at … Continue reading →