Monthly Archives: November 2009

Is Adrian Gonzalez Worth It?

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Matt Himelfarb

This winter will be abuzz with rumors surrounding San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. Some think his breakout 2009 season is a fluke, while others believe he’s on the brink of superstardom. In a well-researched article, contributing stathead Matt … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Fernando Tatis

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Joe Janish

It was a wonderful story in 2008 when Fernando Tatis came back from the baseball dead, found his way back to the big leagues, was a key cog for the Mets in the second half of the season, and earned … Continue reading →

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Where They Are Now: Yusmeiro Petit

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

Remember Yusmeiro Petit? About 4-5 years ago, he was ranked as highly as #2 among the Mets prospects by Baseball America, who were impressed by his ability to throw 4 pitches over the plate. As a 21-year-old, Petit whipped through … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign Chip Hale for Third Base

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Joe Janish

While it’s true that third baseman David Wright had a dropoff in power production in 2009, he’s not being replaced. However, Razor Shines, the third base coach in 2009, is being replaced — by Chip Hale. According to Adam Rubin, … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Jose Reyes

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

Obviously, Jose gets an “incomplete” for the 2009 season. Reyes played in 36 games and was “day to day” for nearly a month before finally being placed on the 15-day disabled list — and was never seen again. In the … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Argenis Reyes

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Joe Janish

In 2008, Argenis Reyes was lauded as someone who was seemingly “in the middle of everything” — at least, according to the SNY broadcast crew. It was de rigeur to root for Argenis — the undersized career-minor leaguer getting his … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Daniel Murphy

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Daniel Murphy tries hard. He plays hard. He works hard. He hustles all the time. He puts the team ahead of himself. He is willing to play anywhere, anytime. He doesn’t complain. He doesn’t say much at all, really. And … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Ramon Martinez

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

You may be wondering why we’re wasting precious space and bandwidth on Ramon Martinez. Some of you may even be shocked to know we’re referring to a nondescript utility infielder and not Pedro’s older brother. Well I’m wondering why Ramon … Continue reading →

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