Tag Archives: Francisco

The Unpredictable Relief Pitcher

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Paul Festa

  If you could trade for a 30 year-old relief pitcher who posted a sub-3.00 ERA each of the last 4 years, would you make that deal?  If you could acquire a pitcher who had a WHIP less than 1.30 … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Paul Festa

  Round 2 of the 2012 Subway Series kicks off (whoops, wrong sport) tonight at Citi Field.  The Yankees (41-27, 1st place in the AL East) take on the Mets (38-32, 2nd place in the NL East) beginning tonight at … Continue reading →

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The Best Closers in Mets History

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Paul Festa

The Chernobyl-style pitching of Mets closer Frank Francisco over the weekend had fans clamoring for the old days, when K-Rod, Billy Wagner, and John Franco used to waltz in from the bullpen and close out games with ease. OK, maybe … Continue reading →

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Frankie Goes to Setup Role?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Paul Festa

Somewhere in the swirling mess of Saturday’s game against the Giants is a disappointing performance by Frank Francisco.  The Mets’ closer let up 2 hits and a walk in the ninth while attempting to protect a 3-run lead.  After it … Continue reading →

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