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According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, “Jerry Manuel says this spring’s emphasis will be on throwing strikes.
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According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, “Jerry Manuel says this spring’s emphasis will be on throwing strikes.
[h1]News: Beltran is Doing Great, Ahead of Schedule[/h1]
February 12, 2010 at 9:36 am · 56 comments
by Matthew Cerrone
This morning on WFAN, host Craig Carton spoke to Mets OF Carlos Beltran, who said he’s doing great.
Beltran said he is ahead of schedule, while rehabbing in Puerto Rico.
According to the New York Post, “Beltran will head to spring training when position players report, even though the star center fielder will not be physically ready and is under no obligation to report that early.
Originally Posted by AddictedToFreshKicks
According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, “Jerry Manuel says this spring’s emphasis will be on throwing strikes.
from MetsParadise.com
Mets Number 5 Starter
Write by Brandon Lee 22:22 PM, February 11th, 2010
It appears the Mets are done for now with adding starting pitchers. Even if they do add John Smoltz, Pedro Martinez or Chien-Ming Wang (who appears to be headed to the Nationals), they won’t be ready for Opening Day.
So that brings us to the question; who will be the Mets Opening Day number 5 starter? The candidates appear to be Jonathon Niese, Fernando Nieve, Hisanori Takahashi, Josh Fogg, Nelson Figueroa and Pat Misch.
Jonathon Niese is one of the Mets top ranked pitching prospects. He came up in 2008 briefly and struggled. He came up again this season in May and did a decent job but got sent back down to the minor were he dominated. He came back up to the majors in July to replace the injured Nieve and had two very impressive starts. He was on his way to another good start against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 5th but with 2 outs in the 2nd inning he tore his hamstring and his season was over. He had surgery and he is on pace to be ready for Spring Training.
Fernando Nieve had a similar story to Niese. He had 7 starts with the Mets and posted a 2.95 ERA. He tore a muscle in his right thigh and had surgery that kept him out for the rest of the season. Nieve should be ready for Spring Training as well.
Hisanori Takahashi was signed by the Mets today and went 10-6 with a 2.94 ERA for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan. The 35 year old left handed pitcher will be competing for a spot in the rotation and might make a strong case. I think he will start the season in the minors though.
Josh Fogg is coming off a year were he spent most of the time in the bullpen for the Colorado Rockies. He pitched in 24 games throwing 45.2 innings with a 3.74 ERA. I don’t think he will earn a spot in the rotation, but he could get one in the bullpen. I pretty much see him as a replacement for Brian Stokes.
Nelson Figueroa ended the season on a high note for the Mets and because of this he will be considered for a spot in the rotation. However, he is a streaky performer and I don’t see him winning to spot. I see him more as a spot starter when someone either gets hurt or needs a rest.
Pat Misch did a nice job for the Mets last year as a starter. In total he started 7 games with 1 complete game shutout and 4.79 ERA. He had success coming out of the bullpen as well. I think because of the Mets shortage of lefties in the bullpen he will eventually end up there.
So what do you think? Who will be the number 5 starter for the New York
by Matthew Cerrone
…i keep hearing the Mets might do, or are considering doing, some sort of New York-themed race in Citi Field, sort of like the Sausage Race in Milwuakee and the Presidents Race in DC… i am not sure how to feel about this… on one hand, it’d better than the digital, no-human element Subway and Airplane races they typically run on the scoreboards in Citi Field and Yankees Stadium… at the same time, it’s copying the Brewers and Nationals… but, it could also be pretty entertaining, depending on what type of characters they have running around out there…
The Mets have the ninth most-valuable sports brand in the world, and the second most-valuable brand in baseball, at an estimated value of $159 million, according to Forbes Magazine.
Go figure.
“I’ve been working since September and I’ve been counting the days until Spring Training. Right now, I feel ready.
Originally Posted by JohnnyRedStorm
Pelfrey and Perez are gonna be fine this season. If Maine can stay healthy we win 93 games. I'm expecting a big year (13, 14 wins) out of Jonathan Niese, though.
Originally Posted by AddictedToFreshKicks
According to Adam Rubin of the Daily News, “Jerry Manuel says this spring’s emphasis will be on throwing strikes.
Let me dream a little please.Originally Posted by Proshares
I'll be shocked if any of those things happen. Perez is terrible. Pelfrey is scared to throw inside and leaves everything over the plate. Maine won't be healthy. And if you're expecting Niese to win 13-14 games that way too high for him.
n a post to the New York Times, David Waldstein says Mets RHP Kelvim Escobar felt some discomfort in his right shoulder, while working out in advance of reporting to Tradition Field.
here we go...
I'd take the over because I can't imagine us not making a trade for a big pitcher when we're 5 games out at the All Star Break.
I can see that happening, I still don't think we will be AS BAD as some of us are expecting its just us being frustrated with ownership (they need to sell the team). But the starters will have to step up, and hopefully we get some positive breaks for a change.
The good thing about Barajas is that Thole can play at AAA all season and they can see what kind of player he is.
Buzz: Jon Niese Leads Fifth Starter Race
February 21, 2010 at 1:46 pm · 1 comment
by Michael Baron
Kevin Kernan of the New York Post says Jon Niese is ahead of schedule, and leads the race for the fifth starter spot in the rotation.
Jerry Manuel told Kernan, regarding Niese, “that he’s good to go.
This... I think they could surprise everyone this year and this is coming from the most negative fan on here.Originally Posted by Mez 0ne
I still don't think we will be AS BAD as some of us are expecting