You know I took some heat recently for writing the blog regarding Wright’s supposed un-clutch ability here. Before I get into the subject of this blog, let me explain that. The problem I have with the so-called clutch players and the so-called un-clutch players is it’s usually based on memory and not fact. For example, one could argue that in the 2001 World Series Luis Gonzalez had a clutch...
Read MoreOn January 29, 2008, Mets fans everywhere rejoiced over the formerly-rumored-now-true stories about Johan Santana, a pitching force that many teams coveted from the Minnesota Twins, was coming to our team in a blockbuster trade. We were not only parting with prospects that we could handle losing (especially in a trade like this one), the Mets were able to negotiate an extension right off the...
Read MoreJohan Santana is not having a great year so far. Santana is 5-5 with an ERA of 3.55. It’s obvious that the great Santana is on a decline. Santana’s K/9 ratio is at a career low. Even more alarming Santana’s contact ratio is at a career high! His average velocity is also at a career low. I understand that you can’t go by wins and loses with pitchers, it’s a meaningless stat. It’s true in...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 12/15/1, Charlotte 13/21/2 2b Russ Adams 3 for 5, 2 runs, 2 HR, 3 RBI, K, .242 ss Andy Green 2 for 5, run, HR, RBI, .259 cf Jorge Padilla 1 for 5, run, RBI, .275 1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .252 rf Val Pascucci 3 for 5, 2 runs, HR, RBI, K, .240 lf Fernando Martinez 1 for 4, run, RBI (16), BB, K, .248 3b Mike Cervanek 1 for 4, run, 2b, .226 dh Lucas Duda 2...
Read More** Latest Update Monday, 4:30 PM ** Mets top pitching prospect Jenrry Mejia has been diagnosed with a strain in his right rotator cuff. Mejia, who was removed in the second inning of his start on Sunday, visited the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York Monday, where it was determined that he had a “posterior cuff strain.” The Mets said that Mejia will “return to throwing as tolerated.”...
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