My post from this morning led to some interesting discussion here and elsewhere. One key point that was brought up had to do with the predictive value of 42 games of Pythagorean record. So I thought I’d put that recent history to the test. Year WP (first 42 games) Pythag… Read More →
Duda’s two-out hit Backs Dickey’s 11 Ks Frank Frank: routine save!
Michael Salfino of the Wall Street Journal (full disclosure: Salfino is a terrific writer) has a very useful piece today, discussing run differential and how it hasn’t seemed to apply to the New York Mets. Writes Salfino: “The New York Mets are off to the most cognitively dissonant start in… Read More →
Steel city nightmare Johan, spotted four, gives back Then Kirk drops the ball
A few pieces of business to get to before the Mets take on the Pirates starting tonight. Vinny Rottino, the flexible corner infielder/outfielder with catching privileges, is up and starting tonight at first base. Chances he can become a star, after a long, middling minor league career? Minimal. Chances he… Read More →
Baxter’s turn to play Unlikely hero; Frank Frank Forsakes breaks for bends
Batista exits Hefner excels in relief But nobody hits
Niese gives up four blasts No comeback, just Johnson as His own battery
I had the pleasure of taking my afternoon off yesterday, and when I asked my daughter what she wanted to do after her nap, she told me. “Me want to go to Mets game!” Since the weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and it isn’t exactly a sacrifice to follow… Read More →
In a season filled With comebacks, Wright heroics, This still felt special
It is worth pointing out the following about Kirk Nieuwenhuis: Following his game-winning hit to sweep the Miami Marlins on April 26 to cap a three-hit day, Nieuwenhuis had a season line of .333/.403/.517 in 67 plate appearances. He’d walked just five times and struck out 19 times, meaning that… Read More →
So it turns out the biggest moment of D.J. Carrasco’s career is going to be gettting thrown out of a game and making David Wright mad. The Mets announced following Wednesday night’s game that they had designated Carrasco for assignment. I actually thought this was a bit hasty, since Carrasco… Read More →
Johan gets wasted Carrasco, sadly, not tossed Rauch starts regressing
Okay, this is spectacular. I had the privilege of covering the 2008 All Star Game in Yankee Stadium. All 15 innings of it. It was one of the highlights of my career. And I expect next year will top it. But to have all the events that go along with… Read More →
While Greinke sparkles Gee gets Ishikawa’d, twice Wright, pulled early, fumes