ZiPS creator Dan Szymborski

Everyone has an opinion on how their favorite players are going to perform. For most of us, it is just instinct, hunch of fanboy optimism. That is why it is important to look at unbiased, systematic approaches to projections. One of the best sets available are the ZiPS projections from Baseball Think Factory Editor-in-Chief Dan [...]

Perspective on the Mets bad contracts

Fans hate the Luis Castillo contract and fear that Bengie Molina will be the next disaster deal for the club. Here I look at some truly bad contracts around MLB to put the Castillo and Oliver Perez deals into perspective. There have been some ugly rumors surrounding the Mets this offseason and it is hard not to be upset about most of them.

Selfish Perez sets himself up for more failure

The only way Oliver Perez will get another opportunity to start a major league game is: a.) He accepts a minor league assignment (which he doesn’t appear willing to do) b.) He pitches in a series of “mop up” games and is flawless (this could take months) c.) He is traded (meaning, another organization is [...]