Three Stooges Not Impressing Anyone

I know it’s only spring and all, but let’s be real here. The three stooges, Oliver Perez, John Maine, and Mike Pelfrey have done nothing to impress anyone. Just because its spring does not mean that you can’t have a good outing. I’ve yet to see some from these guys. There have been some decent [...] more...

Mets Have a ‘Situation’ on the Field

Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino that is. All I have to say is, Mike you should’ve spent a few less minutes working those abs, and making some time to learn to throw. I wasn’t there, but I know what a good throw looks like in pictures, and the last time I saw someone throw the ball [...] more...

Fernando Martinez and Jenrry Mejia Belong in the Big Leagues

It seems most of the reporting on the Mets young studs, and I’m specifically talking about Fernando Martinez and Jenrry Mejia, is geared towards it being better for them and the team to start in the minors.First it was, ‘the Mets farm system sucks, and it’s depleted’. Now it’s, ‘Mets better start them in the [...] more...

Under the Radar Position Battles

I was going over what I was writing about the bullpen when compared with last season, and unfortunately I don’t think I can make a comparison until Opening Day. I have no idea, outside of the mainstays (K-Rod, Feliciano, Parnell), who will be on the roster. The short summary is that I was pumped for [...] more...

John Maine: I just Wasn’t That Into It

Here’s my problem with John Maine. I think we’re all getting sick of his tired act. It’s becoming the ‘same ole story’ with this guy. After following Johan Santana’s 4-inning gem with a disaster, this is what he had to say: “My mechanics felt fine…I just wasn’t kind of that into it. It wasn’t good. [...] more...

Reyes: Does He or Doesn’t He Have an Overactive Thyroid?

Only the Mets…unbelievable! Mets say Jose Reyes has an overactive thyroid. Jose Reyes is saying: “Los especialistas que me atendieron en Nueva York me dijeron que estaba bien y que no tengo problemas de la tiroide” “Me dijeron que solamente tenía la garganta inflamada y no necesitaba medicinas para la tiroide u otra cosa” “La [...] more...

Gary Carter Raw

It wasn’t too long ago when Gary Carter went a little looney on us. Early in 2008, with Willie Randolph on the chopping block, Carter sounded off with a ‘pick me I’m available’ public pitch to manage the Mets. “I just want them to know of my availability. I’m only a phone call away because [...] more...

New Warning for Citi Field Obstructed View Ticket Buyers

Lizzie Grubman and her Power Girls would have never let this happen. In fact, had they done the job, there would not be any complaints about the abstructed view seats at Citi Field. They would have the skill to convince fans that obstructed seats are the new wave and that you aren’t anyone unless you [...] more...

A Dose of Optimism (Part 2 of 3)

As I indicated last week, there is a reasonable expectation that the pitching will improve this season when compared to 2009. However, there are several reasons to expect that improvement to be marginal (though I expect it to be significant). The offense, on the hand, is another matter… Following is the projected lineup comparison (once [...] more...

Chemistry Test for Mets

You have to look way back to find Mets team that had great team chemistry. Not that it’s been bad with the recent Mets, but it definitely has not been great. A key component to a winning team, you can’t buy chemistry. As a GM, putting a team together based on skills, stats, and baseball [...] more...