With Spring Training so close, and with players already arriving at camp, its time to focus down on a few battles that probably will go on during Mets Spring Training. These are not the only battles, this is more of a taste of what could and will probably will unfold this Spring. The first battle is that last rotation spot. With the rotation set with (but not in any order) Santana, Pelfrey,...
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 MoreI know with this post I’m not going to be very popular with our readers. I was adamant this whole off-season of unloading Luis Castillo and signing Orlando Hudson. After last season I didn’t want Luis Castillo anywhere near this team and was hoping against hope that the Mets would trade him or outright release him. Having said that I have come to accept the fact...
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 MoreThe Performance enhancing beast does not go away. Former all-star shortstop of the Houston Astros, Miguel Tejada is expected to plead guilty in court to charges that he lied to the House Oversight Committee about knowledge that another teammate with the Oakland A’s used steroids. The alleged infraction happened in 2005 when he was called to speak in front of the House. The FBI also...
Read MoreLike a recurring nightmare, the steroid scandal just won’t go away. Baseball fans awake in a cold sweat and are bombarded with analyst of why players with superior talents, such as Alex Rodriquez, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Andy Pettitte, and Roger Clemens, among too many others, would tarnish their lofty accomplishments in the name of greed. That is what starting the...
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