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 [...]
The Mets reached into their past and signed former draft pick Mike Jacobs to a minor league contract. This is a continuation from the Gary Matthews trade where the team is stockpiling reserve options so that if the injury bug hits again, the team will have some bench/Triple-A options better than they had last year. [...]
With the free agent pitchers quickly signing with teams other than the Mets, should the team look to one of its own to fill the final rotation slot? Here’s a look at Fernando Nieve. Newsday’s Ken Davidoff tweeted Tuesday that general manager Omar Minaya claims that Fernando Nieve “is probably fifth” meaning he is one [...]
Most of the fan base is up in arms over the acquisition of Gary Matthews Jr. But there is really not much to get upset about and it makes perfect sense, in an Omar Minaya type of way. They say that generals are always fighting the last war. For Mets general manager Omar Minaya, that [...]
Despite mainstream media reports for the past three months to the contrary, Bengie Molina did not sign with the Mets. Here’s why I am excited. Free agent catcher Bengie Molina has apparently agreed to return to the Giants on a one-year contract. Earlier in the offseason, reports were flying that Molina was going to the [...]
No, this is not a black comedy. Instead it is a reminder that Jason Bay is a pretty good player and one that the fan base should be happy to see in the middle of the Mets lineup. It’s official – Jason Bay is a Met.
A look at Jarrod Washburn, a free agent the Mets have been linked to this offseason. Mets general manager Omar Minaya is slow-playing the free agent market this year. This strategy gives us hope that Bengie Molina will not end up on the roster – it’s January and he’s still not signed, woo-hoo! – and [...]
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.
A look at free agent catcher Bengie Molina who seemingly heads the Mets’ shopping list this December. The Mets have identified Molina as one of their top offseason targets. This makes no sense to me. Nevertheless, I will go ahead and identify his strengths and weaknesses. Strengths: Good home run power for a catcher and [...]
A look at Jon Garland, a free agent the Mets have been linked to this offseason. The Mets have been linked to numerous free agents and I want to take a look at each one, giving a breakdown of their strengths and weaknesses and what the club should expect from the player going forward. Here [...]
A look at Joel Pineiro, a player the Mets have been linked to this offseason. The Mets have been linked to numerous free agents and I want to take a look at each one, giving a breakdown of their strengths and weaknesses and what the club should expect from the player going forward. The first [...]
Deadline day for signing draft picks came last night. Did the Mets hold true to form and not pay over slot? One of the valid criticisms of the Omar Minaya-era Mets is the team’s refusal to pay “over slot” bonuses for their draft picks. Commissioner Selig “recommends” how much each club should pay for each [...]