Tag: performance

Evaluating Spring Performance of Bullpen Candidates

As we get closer to the onset of the 2023 season, there will be more questions regarding the construction of the Opening Day roster. While it is still early, there have been several relievers that have emerged as potential candidates for the limited amount of spots left in the bullpen. These early performers include Sam Coonrod, John Curtiss, Bryce Montes de Oca, Grant Hartwig, and Jimmy...

Eduardo Escobar Carries Mets’ Offense in Walk-Off Performance

Eduardo Escobar provided the New York Mets with all five of their runs in their 5-4 walk-off victory against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night at Citi Field. “For him to come through for us late in the season, it’s huge,” said Taijuan Walker. “I knew he could do this all along and he’s doing it at the right time for us.” After a couple two-pitch pop-outs in...

Another Grand Performance From Willie’s Guys

"He’s my guy. I stick with my guys."I’m sure there’s no need for me to reveal the source of that quote. After all we’ve been hearing those same words day after day for over a year now. You can’t fault a manager for showing confidence in his players, but at some point you have to draw a distinction between performances that most often lead to wins and those...

Omar Minaya Should Be Judged Fairly On The Merits Of His Job Performance

If there is a more divisive topic of conversation among Mets fans these days, none is more divisive than Omar Minaya’s job performance.In a recent poll of 560 voters, 46% of Mets fans did not believe the Mets would win a World Series with Omar Minaya as the GM. Wow, that number is way too high in my opinion. Now all of you know by now, that we are not apologists for the Mets...

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