A Double Slap

It's no secret that the Mets pitching sucked in 2011. No ace, only one pitcher with a winning record (Gee), and a bad bullpen.

Yet that is only half of the coin.

Here are the stats throughout the 2011 season:
Mike Pelfrey: 6/55 (.109)- although he had 2 doubles, 1 run scored, 4 walks, and 4 RBIs.

Chris Capuano: 4/56 (.071)- 2 runs scored, 2 doubles.

Dillon Gee: 5/46 (.109)- 3 runs scored, 4 RBIs, 2 walks.

R.A. Dickey: 8/59 (.136)- 2 RBIs, 1 walk.

Jon Niese: 3/49 (.061)- 1 triple, 1 run scored, 4 walks. *Injured

Chris Young: 3/9 (.333)- 3 hits, 2 RBIs, 1 run in first game only!* Injured

Niese legs out a triple!

These stats indicate how DEPLORABLE the Mets pitchers were at the plate in 2011.

If Johan returns he can certainly add to this tremendously, but Gee, Pelfrey, and Dickey (not so much though) NEED to step it up.

You know, one of the reasons I decided to watch the Mets in 2011 was to see pitchers hit. Now, I know that pitchers are the worst hitters amoung positions, and I respect that. However, Mets pitchers were SO DAMN TERRIBLE in 2011, that they certainly TAKE THE CAKE!

Now, let me clairify. I'm NOT asking for a Silver Slugger worthy staff member here (although it would be wonderful), but I AM suggesting that the pitchers improve their game in 2012.

On both sides of the coin.

Capuano strikes out with the bases loaded.