There was a point in time, eons ago (actually, about a month ago) when everyone in the world of Mets fans, mostly the blogosphere was going ballistic at the Mets handling of the Nelson Figueroa situation. It was seen as a slap in the face to the man, but statistically as well as from the standpoint of improving the team I will analyze it in 3 points, and address his “successor”. It...
Read MoreWhen Johan Santana was traded here I was extremely happy, he was supposed to be the best pitcher in the majors. Santana was going to get the Mets a World Series title, the first World Series title since 1986. Santana did not come cheap, it cost the Mets prospects that didn’t amount to much but financially the Mets gave him $137.5 million for 6 years. Santana had a great 2008 for the Mets but...
Read MoreHow do all the teams rank against each other? I have created my own ranking system to rank the clubs top to bottom that I will post each week. Feel free to make your own comments on how you think the teams should be ranked. There are certainly a few surprises. In this first edition, Tampa Bay holds the top spot, and the Yankees are right behind in second. The Mets are in the middle of the...
Read MoreThe Mets dropped the first of three to the Reds in 11 innings when Manny Acosta served up a game winning homer to Lance Nix in the bottom of the 11th. Oliver Perez started for the Mets and did his best to keep them in the game. Perez was able to escape a crucial jam in the fifth inning that kept the game within reach at 2-1. He pitched six innings allowing two runs on six hits and walking four....
Read MorePhiladelphia Phillies: (14-10; Leader) The Philadelphia Phillies took…well, you know what happened. The Phillies are set to open a three game series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Tuesday’s pitching matchup will be Adam Wainwright vs. Cole Hamels. Also, Joe Blanton may come back of the DL this week. Florida Marlins: (13-12; -1.5) The Marlins took two of three from the Washington Nationals on the...
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