With the most recent signing of Oliver Perez, the Mets have solidified the first four spots in their rotation. Most of you should easily recognize the names because it is exactly how the Mets left off in 2008; Johan Santana, Mike Pelfrey, Oliver Perez, John Maine. The only name missing from that 2008 rotation is Pedro Martinez who will be replaced this season by either Tim Redding, Freddy...
Read MoreBrad Holt has continued to impress ever since the Mets drafted him as a supplemental pick in the first round of the 2008 draft. This morning, Bart Hubbuch of the Post gives us another reason to be pumped up about the Mets prospect who is in St. Lucie for his first spring training. Right-hander Brad Holt doesn’t have an invitation to the Mets’ major-league camp this spring, but get...
Read MoreThe good folks at Baseball Prospectus dished out a healthy dose of optimism for Mets fans on Tuesday. Based on their projections and statistical analysis, the forecast the Mets to win 93 games and take the division. Surprisingly, they also have the Braves finishing in a tie with the Phillies. East W L RS RA AVG OBP SLG New York Mets 93 69 833 713 0.264 0.339 0.417 Atlanta Braves 88 74 818...
Read MoreDespite not officially starting until this Friday, the sounds of Spring Training filled the air at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie. Gloves were popping as players, coaches and fans alike, gathered to see Johan Santana and John Maine pitch. Both are coming off surgery and everyone was eager to see how they were. The NY Post gives us some info on both of their throwing sessions. John Maine, who...
Read MoreDavid Lennon of Newsday, gives us another reason to be angry at the A-Roid revelation, and opens up an interesting debate. Remember, it was Delgado who finished second to Alex Rodriguez in the 2003 AL MVP vote. A-Rod was first with 242 points, including six first-place votes. Delgado was second with 213 points, including five first-place votes. Of course, in the past 72 hours we’ve learned...
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