“At this time last year Mets pitcher Mike Pelfrey tried to convince me why he should not be on my 2009 list despite his 48-inning jump. He was a big guy, he said, who learned to be more efficient with his pitches. What happened?
His ERA shot up from 3.72 to 5.03.”
2/16/10
Verducci on Pelfrey and the Verducci Effect [Quote]
The Murphy/Jacobs conundrum
I really don’t know what to make of this situation.
On one hand, I think Daniel Murphy should have the clear advantage as he hits for a better average, gets on base at a better clip and flashes much better leather (though not ideal).
On the other hand, a much, much weaker hand, Mike Jacobs hits for power. That’s about it.
And it seems that these two are directly competing with each other and no one else. Chris Carter won’t be a factor and Fernando Tatis is the likely pair with Murphy or Jacobs to bat from the other side of the plate.
Murphy and Jacobs will duel it out in spring training for (at least) half the time at first. No joke.
Also, as Adam Rubin noted this morning, Jacobs will either make the team or be released/traded/cut. The only other spot for him would be as a backup/DH-type off the bench, and frankly, he’s not a very good pinch hitter.
This Jacobs signing really makes little to no sense to me. Murphy should be the heavy favorite barring an abysmal spring training. Rob Neyer doesn’t quite understand it, either.
But here we are, days away from pitchers and catchers reporting and I’m playing out situations of Jacobs being the first baseman in 2010.
Is there a chance Jacobs makes the team and is paired with Tatis at first base? Sure. Do I expect it to happen? No way.
Snow logo [Photo]
In stark contrast to players arriving in Port St. Lucie for Spring Training, good friend of The ‘Ropolitans, Ben, sends in this photo…
Don’t worry. Baseball, and warm weather, will be here soon enough.
2/15/10
Ex-Mets: Endy catches on in Texas
Endy Chavez, of “The Catch” fame, has inked a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers, according to Jon Morosi of FOX Sports. The deal is worth up to $1.25 million, says Jon Heyman.
Many fans wanted Chavez back, but honestly, there was no room. The Mets have enough fourth (or fifth) outfielders right now. He will forever be etched into Mets lore, though.
Aside: Two men named “Jon” in one article. Weird, isn’t it?
Link: Photos from Port St. Lucie
Adam Rubin passes along photos from unofficial spring training in Port St. Lucie.
Yes, baseball is back!
But no, Sandy Koufax is not an option for fifth-starter.
Results: How many games will the Mets win in 2010?
After 785 votes, the results are in. The majority, over 56 percent of votes, have the Mets winning between 81-90 games this season.
Later in the week I’ll have another poll on where you think the team will finish. I’m really interested to see the results of that one.
Who is already in camp?
According to Adam Rubin’s tweets…
- Mike Jacobs
- Josh Thole
- Daniel Murphy
- Jon Niese
- John Maine
- Carlos Muniz
- Bobby Parnell
- Sean Green
- Mike Pelfrey
- Ryota Igarashi
- Pat Misch
- Hisanori Takahashi
- David Wright
- Eddie Kunz
- Sandy Koufax
…are all in Port St. Lucie today.
2/14/10
Poll: How many games will the Mets win in 2010?
Short, simple and to the point: How many games do you think the Mets will win in 2010?
Vote below and leave your thoughts in the comments section…
Citi Field from an RC Helicam [Photo]
Check out this photo from SkyCamUSA of Citi Field, shot from one of those remote controlled helicopters…
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2/13/10
Strawberry on The Celebrity Apprentice: Will you watch?
Darryl Strawberry will be on “The Celebrity Apprentice” this coming season. I’ve never been a fan of the show, but I might tune in just to see Strawberry “at work.”
But I’m wondering, will you watch this show purely for Strawberry?
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