Dec
10
2008

K-Rod Adds 10 Wins For The Mets

An article by Joe D

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Check this out from AccuScore Analyst, Tim Williams…

AccuScore simulated the Mets’ 2008 season with Rodriguez as their closer to show what a difference he would have made to their bullpen. According to our simulations, the Mets would have won 10 more games with Rodriguez, finishing with a record of 99-63 rather than 89-73. They would have easily won the East and made the playoffs.

The Mets still would have had blown-save issues due to their poor middle relief, but Rodriguez would have made a significant impact.

The Mets had one of the top offenses in the league last year, and have retained the important pieces of that offense going in to 2009. By adding Rodriguez, the Mets addressed their biggest problem from the 2008 season.

Early AccuScore simulations of the 2009 season show the Mets are the favorites to win the NL East and are slightly behind the Cubs for the best record in the National League.

About the Author: Joe DeCaro

I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.

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NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	42	28	.600	-
Nationals	34	35	.493	7.5
Phillies	34	37	.479	8.5
Mets	25	40	.385	14.5
Marlins	22	47	.319	19.5

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