Monthly Archives: November 2010

Free Agent Focus: Second Base

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Is there a Mets fan alive who wants to see Luis Castillo at second base on Opening Day 2011? Unfortunately, it will take a minor miracle by Sandy Alderson to move him this winter — without swallowing some or all … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Angel Pagan

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

If not for R.A. Dickey, Angel Pagan would be the Mets’ runaway team MVP. Miraculously, Gary Matthews Jr. and not Angel Pagan was the 2010 Opening Day centerfielder. Think about that for a moment. Now that you’ve thought about it, … Continue reading →

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Mets Get a D for Terry Collins

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe Janish

Jon Heyman of SI.com recently posted a “report card” of the managerial hirings this winter. In the article, he gave the Mets a “D+” for the hiring of Terry Collins, rating it #10 of 10 hirings — in other words, … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Jesus Feliciano

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

Through 13 minor league seasons, all Jesus Feliciano did was hit, hit, and hit some more, posting a career .285 batting average while playing solid outfield defense. However, he didn’t do much else. For example, he didn’t get on base … Continue reading →

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2010 Analysis: Nick Evans

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

How do we evaluate a player who had only 37 plate appearances at the Major League level? A difficult, if not impossible task. Evans fought his way back to the bigs after a terrible slump that pushed him down to … Continue reading →

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Free Agent Focus: Catchers

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Joe Janish

A few weeks ago, Sandy Alderson said the Mets will seek a veteran backstop, as he is not convinced that Josh Thole can be an everyday catcher: “We’re looking for more catching,” Alderson said. “I think it would be a … Continue reading →

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Mets Could Get Beato Back

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Joe Janish

Back in 2005, the Mets spent their 17th-round pick on Pedro Beato, a tall and gangly pitcher out of Xaverian HS in Brooklyn, NY. It was a “draft-and-follow” choice, meaning the Mets retained the rights to sign him until one … Continue reading →

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Risk – Reward Free Agent Pitchers

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Joe Janish

As Sandy Alderson has told us, the Mets are not concerned with making the postseason in 2011. Further, they may have only $5M to play with on this winter’s free agents. Considering those two factors, do ANY free agents make … Continue reading →

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