Looking at the players the Mets have, and the projection systems used to evaluate the team, has been interesting. Dan Szymborski’s projection system, ZiPS, has projected a meager 68-94 record for the 2013 Mets. However, other, more optimistic, projections systems, such as Nate Silver’s PECOTA, have projected the Mets to finish 80-82. It’s important to [...]
Earlier this week, Mets owner Fred Wilpon referred to David Wright as "our Jeter." Some may be taken aback by that statement, but it make sense when considering what each player has brought to their respective franchises. Both are the "faces" of their franchise, have spent their entire careers with their team (and will probably [...]
Next up in our projection series is a look at catchers. The Mets figure to open the year with John Buck as their starting catcher but few, if any, believe he’ll be the everyday catcher by September. While every projection is based in part by how much playing time you believe the individual will amass, [...]