Month: January 2013

FanGraphs: Mets 2013 ZiPS Projections

FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski has released his 2013 ZiPS projections for the New York Mets. You can check out all the projections which are very extensive right here. I happen to enjoy the comments because they provide some context to how they determined their projections. Batters Because the author is consumed with sloth, he will not look at the 14 clubs previously considered in this series...

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MMO Commenting Policy

Updated 1/18 I just had to delete 67 comments from readers and writer alike. Still more to chop, but seriously what gives? Why must some of you engage in a wicked game of “johnny on the pony” and only add to the situation we are trying to rectify? What’s with this new thing of everyone calling each other out because they have an “agenda”? Everyone accusing the other...

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Which Prospects Will Debut In 2013?

So which prospects can we expect to see debut for the Mets this season? Will we see another dazzling Harvey-esque type debut to instill some hope for the future? This is a good question and one that will be more fun to tackle than all the questions about the major league squad. 2:1 Odds Zack Wheeler, RHP – Only a disaster of epic proportions will keep Wheeler from joining the Mets before...

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Mets Sign Catcher Landon Powell to Minor League Contract

The Mets just announced they have signed C Landon Powell to a Minor League contract with an invite to Major League Spring Training. Powell spent some time in the majors and in 406 plate appearances with the Oakland Athletics he posted a .207/.284/.328 batting line. He also was behind the plate for Dallas Braden’s perfect game last season. In Triple-A Oklahoma City, he batted a...

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Wheeler Has Outside Shot At Rotation Spot

Sandy Alderson, who was a guest of Mike Francesa on WFAN, said that if he fails to add another starter for the rotation, that Zack Wheeler will be in a group that will be vying for the fifth spot in the rotation. “It’s unlikely he starts at the Major League Level,” Alderson said. “But look, hypothetically, let’s say we don’t add anybody between now and Spring Training. We don’t add a starting...

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