The Mets bullpen now is 28th out of 30 in MLB in ERA (4.48), 28th in batting average against (.264), 27th in OPS allowed (.748), and 26th in WHIP (1.47). They do, however, lead all of MLB in one category: stolen bases allowed (25).
Clearly, some changes need to be made in terms of personnel. But who can the Mets acquire or promote? Continue reading
NOTE: this is a post by another new contributor to MetsToday, Josh Burton. You may remember Josh filled in for me a few weeks back while I was traveling. — Joe
If the Mets and their new administration want to succeed in the the future, they will have to build the team through the draft and consequently, the minor leagues. In each post, I will highlight one up-and-coming player in the Mets farm system at each level that might have a part in the rebuilding of our beloved Amazin’s.
Chris Schwinden
Chris Schwinden, starting pitcher for the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons, has definitely not reached AAA the conventional way. Schwinden was Continue reading
For a moment, it appeared as though it would, for once, be the Mets who come from behind after the seventh inning to win a ballgame.
Because they did come from behind, and went ahead comfortably, in the 8th. Then, the bullpen let a four-run lead disappear as if it weren’t there at all. Continue reading
Note: This is a post by Kyle Schnitzer, a new contributor here at MetsToday. Please direct any comments to him. And please don’t scare him away (yet). – Joe
After making noise with their first two selections of the 2011 MLB Draft, the New York Mets have approached the second day of the draft with their conservative approach.
Brandon Nimmo, the Mets first round selection, will cost money, as will Michael Fulmer, their supplementary round selection.
With their 2nd round selection, the New York Mets selected Continue reading
This was an old-fashioned pitching duel, pitting two savvy starters who kept batters off-balance and pitched to contact. In the end, the Mets prevailed. Continue reading
Here is the lineup the Mets will send to the plate against Brewers righthander Shaun Marcum:
Jose Reyes – SS
Justin Turner – 3B
Carlos Beltran – RF
Dan Murphy – 1B
Angel Pagan – CF
Jason Bay – LF
Josh Thole – C
Ruben Tejada – 2B
Chris Capuano – P
It’s no secret that Jason Bay is having a rough time as a New York Met. But there is one example from the recent past that could provide a glimmer of hope. Continue reading
The second draft pick chosen by the Mets is righthanded high school pitcher Michael Fulmer, from Oklahoma.
Here is the word on Fulmer, direct from an official Mets press release: Continue reading