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Archive for February, 2009
Mets Spring Training – Castillo, Santana and More
Friday, February 27th, 2009Poll: 90 Wins: The Mets Over/Under in 2009
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009In 2008, the Mets finished 89-73 and missed the playoffs by one game. I think it will take at least 90 games again to win the NL Wild Card in 2009. I have already picked the Mets to win the Wild Card, so I think they will win at least 90 games.
What are you thoughts? Take the poll.
Murphy Gets The Nod in Left Field
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009Jerry Manuel has named Daniel Murphy the Mets starting Left Fielder which will relegate Fernando Tatis to either the bench or a platoon in Right Field with Ryan Church. In this video post, I give my thoughts on this decision.
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Interview: BigLeagueWiffleBall.com
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For More Info check out Nick and Jared at BigLeagueWiffleBall.com
Reyes Must Be The Catalyst
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Reyes0218 from Video Courtesy of Bart Hubbuch on Vimeo
One of the first statements Reyes makes in the video is “I’m here to do what ever they want me to do”. Well I doubt Reyes is listening to me but here is what I want to see in 2009:
.310 BA, 200+ Hits, 40 Doubles, 15-20 HRs, 120 Runs and 80 SBs. If Reyes can put up these stats (this would be a career year), the Mets will stand a great chance of making the playoffs. I don’t think these stats are too much to ask for. If you look at Reyes last 3 seasons he’s pretty close to these numbers already. The biggest increase would be in his average.
His career high is .300 in 2006 (I don’t count 2003, he only had 274 AB). I’d also love to see that OBP creep up a bit more. I have already stated that I don’t agree with Reyes batting third. With the obvious holes the Mets have in their offense this year, it will be much more important in 2009 that Reyes be the catalyst for the Mets offense.
Maine and Perez, Key to Mets Success
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009Part II of Analyzing the Mets Starting Pitching: Inconsistencies and Flashes of Greatness are words that can describe John Maine and Oliver Perez’s careers with the Mets. In order for the Mets to have success in 2009, they are going to need both Maine and Perez to show more Greatness and less Inconsistency.
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Pudge wants to play ball, but will it be with the New York Mets?
Monday, February 16th, 2009According to recent reports, Ivan Rodriguez prefers Mets, Marlins or Astros.
As a Mets fan I am a bit unsure what to think or expect from this. Pudge was once the best catcher in MLB along with being one of my favorite ballplayers. A lifetime .300 hitter, who has seen better days. His power numbers are on the decline and as a catcher can he hold up every day? In 2007 he did bat .281 with over 500 plate appearances. Last year he hit .295 in 82 games for the Tigers, then finished with a .276 batting average after struggling at the plate with the Yankees. So, maybe, just maybe this could work for the Mets. Brian Schneider is a fair defensive catcher, but a liability at the plate. Lets also not forget that last season the Mets carried three catchers at various time, which is just unacceptable. So, maybe this move isn’t so off the cuff and so off the mark. We can not expect 150 games, but why not 120. Add into the mix the possibility of Pudge playing an occasional 1B for the aging Delgado and this starts to fit together even better. This also allows the Mets to get Castros bat into the lineup along with a serviceable Rodriguez and this offense should potentially perform better.
My gut says the Mets should roll the dice. We are not talking Manny money with Rodriguez and maybe he’ll sign a one or two year incentive laden contract. There doesn’t seem to be a line of teams jumping at the opportunity to grab him, but maybe his veteran leadership can help a team with no true identity. Admittingly, the catcher position is one area that the Mets can improve upon form an offensive standpoint. Pudge, feels that the team that signs him “is going to win the lotto when he signs,” was quoted Sunday night in an interview with The Associated Press.
I can honestly say up until today the idea of Pudge playing for the Mets hasn’t crossed my mind (since 2003), but after looking over his numbers is just not a horrible risk. It’s a risk that the Mets should take, if they are out of the Manny sweepstakes. Especially if they can do this on the cheap.
The Views and Opinions Expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of OnTheBlack.com
One Last Tribute to Shea Stadium
Monday, February 16th, 2009I came across this great video on the History of Shea Stadium by Journal News Mets beat writer John Delcos. It’s amazing how many events and memories Shea has had over the years.
Original Source on YouTube can be found here.
On another note, the Mets will launch their online registration for purchasing tickets for Opening Day at Citi Field on Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET on Mets.com and LosMets.com. Click here for more info.
I normally avoid opening day as it’s normally too cold and too crowded but I think I’m going to try and go this year. I went to the last game at Shea, so I guess it’s only right I go to the opening of CitiField 
Anyone else going?
Mets Sign Livan Hernandez and talk of batting Reyes Third??
Sunday, February 15th, 2009My Thoughts on the Livan Hernandez signing and possible changes within the batting order.
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Analyzing The Mets Offense
Thursday, February 12th, 2009Last season, the Mets offense was 2nd in the NL in runs scored. Coming into the 2009 season, there are a number of question marks on the offensive side. In my video post, I discuss the offense as it current is put together.
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