Monthly Archives: March 2009

Maine’s Stride Length Explained

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Joe Janish

Dan Warthen is lengthening John Maine’s stride, in the hopes of getting Maine back to top form. But what exactly does stride length mean to a pitcher? Can eight inches really make that much of a difference? A pitcher’s stride length is explained … Continue reading →

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Dan Warthen Reads MetsToday

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

Bet you thought Dan Warthen couldn’t tell a computer from a water cooler, eh? Turns out he’s not only computer-savvy, but also reads the Mets blogs that matter — specifically, the one that’s been trying to help John Maine for almost a year. Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Dan Murphy at Number Two

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Joe Janish

It’s official — Jerry Manuel has named Daniel Murphy the #2 hitter, pushing Luis Castillo to the eight hole. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Read on and post your opinions both pro and con. Continue reading →

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Pelfrey Looking Sharp

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mike Pelfrey is starting to show the stuff and strut of a number-two starter. Meanwhile, Nick Evans may be the best hitter left behind when the team goes north. Continue reading →

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Mid-Spring Pickups

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

Cuts came quickly this March, many of them due to the current economic condition — in many cases, teams are only responsible for one-sixth of a player’s salary if he’s released by March 18th (Duaner Sanchez was cut for specifically … Continue reading →

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Jon Niese Sent Down

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

The Mets have demoted Jon Niese, which suggests he’ll start the season in AAA. One may ask why Niese goes and Freddy Garcia stays, when Garcia’s stats are equally awful. Read on for the explanation. Continue reading →

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Livan Good, Freddy Not So Good

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Joe Janish

The competition for the fifth starter’s spot is quickly turning into a one-man race. Continue reading →

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Pelfrey Ditches Slider

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

In the past, Mike Pelfrey was told to forget about the curveball and changeup, and to concentrate on the slider. This spring, he’s doing the opposite — and that decision just might push him to stardom. Continue reading →

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