Comments on: Mets Offer Lowe A 3-Year Deal

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:20:22 +0000

Thanks guys

By: Christian (MetsMan)

Christian (MetsMan) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:19:54 +0000

There are certain expectations based on each starter.
#1 (Ace) – A potential 20 game winner, can shut down the opposition in any given outing. ERA in the 2’s or low 3’s. Can be counted on with near 100% certainty that when he is on the mound he will go deep into the game and winning is almost a guarantee.
#2 – 16+ game winner, era in the 3’s, innings eater, Could be an ace on certain teams. Capable of 7 innings average per start.
#3 – Not too different from a #2, inning eater is preferred, ERA in the mid to high 3’s.
#4. 6 to 7 inning average per start, ERA around high 3’s to low 4’s will win double digit games but may also lose double digits. Along the lines of what John Maine was this year.
#5 – Just capable of keeping you in the game, 4-5 runs per game average is acceptable. Offense should be expected to score at least 4 runs to have a chance at a win. A 5 inning maybe 6 inning average per start. Usually a game or two over or under .500 A #5 should be one of the final 3 spots decided on. Also can work as long man role.

By: Mykey

Mykey — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:31:12 +0000

Kay, as far as I’m concerned, the only number that is significant would be the #5 starter, as that is usually the “worst” one of the 5, because they get skipped a few times during the year with off days and whatnot. But I agree with you, other then the #1 spot, I don’t really think it matters who is 2-4, other then the fact you want your best pitchers matched up against your opponents best pitchers.

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:32:25 +0000

Can someone explain to me the significance of numbering the pitchers. I realize that Santana is the best so he’s no. 1, but after the first series or two, does it matter what number is applied.
I never fully understood this discussion.
Thanks…..
If memory serves me I remember hearing the men in the booth say last year the rotation order was set up more as a R/L/R/L etc…..

By: Ryan Punzalan

Ryan Punzalan — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:42:21 +0000

Why would Lowe be 5?
Really, he’s a 2/3 starter.
If Omar signs Ollie or someone else, we’d have the best rotation in the Majors.

By: Christian (MetsMan)

Christian (MetsMan) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:33:51 +0000

In our rotation Lowe would be #2

By: Christian (MetsMan)

Christian (MetsMan) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:33:06 +0000

Why would you put Lowe in the #5 slot?

By: Drew

Drew — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:26:17 +0000

We got K-Rod to come down to play for us, why not Lowe? I like the idea of inserting him in at #4 (for now), and hopefully #5 if we also offer a contract to Ollie. A Johan-Pelf-Maine-Ollie-Lowe rotation is pretty solid…especially with Putz and K-Rod behind them.

By: metsrock128

metsrock128 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:22:29 +0000

good, hopefully he’ll sign soon.