Tag Archives: bullpen

Is the Bullpen Overused?

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Joe Janish

A recent article on the SNY website suggests that the Mets could already be burning out their bullpen. A novel thought … and something I suggested on several occasions last year. Is it possible that the Mets’ bullpen woes last … Continue reading →

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Why K-Rod and Putz Might Not Matter

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Blowing the lid off the blown saves theory – the additions of J.J. Putz and Francisco Rodriguez to the Mets’ bullpen may not make any difference at all. A closer look at the Mets’ 29 blown saves of 2008, and the blown saves of the closers they acquired. Continue reading →

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Bullpen is Not Done

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

Congratulations to Omar Minaya for shortening 2009 Mets games to seven innings. Indeed, the one-two punch of “K-Putz” has the potential to be the most effective since the Mariano Rivera – John Wetteland duo of 1996. However, there is still … Continue reading →

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Mets Trade Schoeneweis

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Joe Janish

The New York Mets have traded Scott Schoeneweis to the Arizona Diamondbacks for righthander Connor Robertson. Good dump here. Scho never fulfilled the promise suggested by Omar Minaya when the Mets signed the NJ native to an ill-advised, three-year contract. … Continue reading →

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Mets Sign K-Rod!

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Even the Associated Press is reporting it, so it must be true — the Mets have signed Francisco “K-Rod” Rodriguez to a three-year, $37M+ contract. Supposedly, the contract is two years guaranteed, with the third year vested based on appearances. … Continue reading →

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K-Rod Deal Nearly Done

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Word from Las Vegas is that the Mets and Francisco Rodriguez are about to lock up a 3-year / $37M deal. The Mets’ original offer was for two years / $24M, but Omar Minaya upped the offer in an attempt … Continue reading →

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Weathers, Oliver Off the Table

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Joe Janish

Darren Oliver and David Weathers have accepted arbitration from their respective teams. That means they won’t be available on the free agent market. Too bad, as the Mets could have used either of the veteran relievers, and they might have … Continue reading →

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Heilman for Street? Ha!

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Joe Janish

Joel Sherman’s latest claim is that the Mets offered Aaron Heilman to the Rockies in return for Huston Street, and then refused to make the deal when Colorado insisted on the addition of Pedro Feliciano. This is so laughable on … Continue reading →

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