As it stands, the New York Mets and president of baseball operations, David Stearns, still has a lot of work to do when it comes to filling out the team’s bullpen. Each team’s bullpen are usually eight members deep, without factoring in the importance of depth. As it stands, the Mets only have four of these spots that appear solidified, leaving four more. Those “locks”...
Chris Martin, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 38 (06/02/1986) 2024 Traditional Stats: 45 G, 44 1/3 IP, 3.45 ERA, 1.128 WHIP, 3-1, 50 K, 3 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 124 ERA+, 27.8% K%, 1.7% BB%, 3.29 xERA, 2.78 FIP, 2.61 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR, 0.2 bWAR Rundown Chris Martin had a magical 2023 season that ended with him receiving a Cy Young vote. While his 3.45 ERA was a far cry from the 1.05 mark he posted...
Good morning, Mets fans! While the Mets’ bullpen has hit its stride post All-Star break, one of the lone bright spots in the Mets’ ‘pen during the early part of the season could make his return very soon. Reed Garrett, who posted a 1.04 ERA in his first 26 innings of his 2024 season, was placed on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation on July 10. Garrett had a steep...
Good morning Mets fans! The San Diego Padres continued to rebuild their bullpen. With a number of their top relievers in free agency, San Diego is close to adding South Korean reliever Woo Suk Go, who could serve as the teams closer. The deal was first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 25-year-old has pitched in parts of seven seasons with the Korean Baseball Organization. He...
This trade profile is going to be a little different than some of our recent ones. It was reported that the Red Sox are looking to continue to shed salaries to make room for other free agents. This is wholly unnecessary because they’re the Boston Red Sox and one of the most valuable teams in baseball. But the Braves took advantage of this by taking a flier for Chris Sale, and other teams...
The Mets enter the 2022 off-season in dire need of bullpen help. Edwin Díaz, Adam Ottavino, Seth Lugo, Trevor May, Joely Rodríguez, Tommy Hunter, and Trevor Williams will all be free agents. In total, those seven pitchers recorded 379 1/3 innings for the Mets last season. With the goal of competing in 2023, the Mets will have to build their pen from the plethora of options on the free-agent...
The trade deadline dominoes are starting to fall. The Colorado Rockies decided to re-sign closer Daniel Bard to a new contract, as MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand reports, the deal is for two years and about $19M. However, Bard wasn’t the only move to go down Saturday, so let’s look at the most recent rumors. Rockies Plan to Hold Three Starters NY Post’s Jon Heyman reports that...
In front of a sold out crowd sans the presence of super fan Mary Hart, and Gavin Lux in the lineup, the Dodgers dusted off their humiliating loss to stave off elimination. Chris Taylor, the guy responsible for his teammates donning uniforms late into October, launched a postseason record three home runs in a win or go home, showing Braves offensive man of the hour, Eddie Rosario, whatever you...
Good Morning, Mets fans! Last night, Michael Wacha made his third start of the season against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. While Wacha struck out a surprising nine in five innings, the Mets ultimately faltered, falling 4-3 to the red-hot Marlins. Tonight at 7:10 PM, LHP David Peterson (1-1, 3.86 ERA) will take the mound for the second game of the series against whomever the Marlins decide is...
The market for relievers is starting to heat up. Will Smith, Chris Martin, Darren O’Day, and Drew Pomeranz are already signed, and Dellin Betances is drawing interest from the Phillies. For the Mets to upgrade their bullpen, they need to move quickly before the remaining good options are taken. Currently, Will Harris and Daniel Hudson are two of the top relievers left. Harris posted a 1.50...
Chris Martin Position: RHP Bats/Throws: Right/Right Date of Birth: 6/2/1986 Traditional Stats: 1-3, 55.2 IP, 52 H, 21 ER, 5 BB, 65 K, 3.40 ERA Advanced Stats: 3.25 FIP, 30.1 K%, 2.3 BB%, 148 ERA+, 1.5 bWAR, 1.0 fWAR Martin was one of the most dominant relief pitchers from June to September last year. Martin began the year as a Ranger after struggling in Texas the year prior. Martin’s...
By John Jackson Good morning Mets fans! Ahead of the New York Yankees’ postseason opener, it was the New York Mets who were the talk of the town on Thursday as they fired manager Mickey Callaway. The Mets have now begun their search for a new manager in a loaded field where many names are being thrown around. Latest Mets News After Callaway’s firing, general manager Brodie Van...
