I think it is safe to say that every Mets fan holds a special hatred for Oliver Perez on account of his recent struggles and selfishness. At the time the contract for Ollie was struck, perhaps it made lots of sense at the time, but for the sake of never-ending debating regarding the move, the fact of the matter is the Mets are stuck with an inefficient pitcher with a year plus remaining on his...
Read MoreOliver Perez is one tough fighter; like a boxer who won’t go down. Batters are pummeling him with jabs, crosses and uppercuts. And more of the same by the media, the fans, and now his teammates. How can one man take such abuse, and not go down for the count. He claims that he wants to and can succeed in righting himself while on the major league roster working out of the bullpen. ...
Read MoreI don’t get it. Jerry Manuel may be a bad manager, Oliver Perez may be an idiot, and Johan Santana may be really good, but nobody can explain to me why the Mets bite on the road and are dominant at home. The Mets had a wonderful shutout streak going that went to 35 IP, before Igarashi gave it up in what else, but an away game. If anybody can figure out why the Mets are so good at home and...
Read MoreThank you all for your kind responses to yesterday’s Righty preview. Today, we’ll look at the southpaws who could be possible considerations in the top seven. Drew Pomeranz: Pomeranz has had a fair degree of buzz on this site, the only question is whether he possibly falls to 7th. Pomeranz throws a low-to-mid 90’s fastball, a strong curve, and a low 80’s changeup. The junior from Ole Miss has a...
Read MoreThe National League has always been seen as more of the “cerebral” league in baseball, the one where managers have to think and not just throw out eight hitters plus an additional one each day but have strategy, one of which pitching is more valuable than hitting. Pitching has created several headlines this season, with one no-hitter and two, count ’em, TWO perfect games (one...
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