The New York Yankees have only days to release their starting rotation for 2012, one that will not include 'Failing Fred' Garcia.
With Sabathia, Pineda, Hughes, Nova, and Kuroda the likely rotation for 2012, Freddy will be driven out of New York via trade.
Failing Fred was 12-8 last season, but was pummeled by .500 or better teams (such as the Red Sox, Rangers, and even the Blue Jays). He lost his only playoff start against the Tigers in October which seemed to signal the last day for Fred as a Yankee.
But, Garcia was re-signed to a 1-year deal in November, to the chargin of myself and other fans who saw his risk as FAR outreaching the POSSIBLE reward of a decent year.
Freddy Garcia was at one time (2001-ish) a solid pitcher, but his lack of velocity and inability to fool some great hitters with his offspeed pitches led to this.
He may be able to find a job at the back end of a rotation in a weak division such as the American League Central, but not here in New York.
Showing posts with label pitchers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pitchers. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Yankees BREAKING NEWS!
LHP Andy Pettitte has announced he will make a comeback in 2012 with the New York Yankees. The boarderline Hall of Fame candidate is 240-138 in his career.
Pettitte signed a 1-year deal worth $2,500,000. He is expected to begin the season in the minors and join later on. This can only add to his Hall of Fame candidacy.
Pettitte was an integral part of the World Championship teams in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009.
I am THRILLED! Andy Pettitte was one of the best pitchers in Yankee history.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Mets Current State
Its been quite some time. The Mets last made the postseason in 2006, the World Series in 2000, and last won in 1986. They aren't close to winning anything now, hence, they need to rebuild.
With an infield of Ruben Tejada as SS, Justin Turner at 2B, and Daniel Murphy at 1B, the Mets need to trade franchise face David Wright move Ike Davis to third base.
But the rebuilding process is more complex. They MUST trade Johan Santana as soon as possible. With Mike Pelfrey, Dillon Gee, Jenry Mejilla, Pedro Beato, Chris Schwinden and R.A. Dickey (who will only be in New York until next season), the Mets will have a relatively young pitching staff.
The trade of Angel Pagan to the Giants means that the outfield spots will likely be filled by Jason Bay, Lucas Duda, and Andres Torres, unless the Mets can trade Bay soon.
The Mets need to unload their older players so that they can begin to re-build. All players except Dickey, and Tim Byrdak should be under 30 on opening day.
Bu there is also another.
Longtime relief pitcher Jason Isringhausen should return in 2012. I am openly biased toward old athletes, and Izzy's performance last season showed me he still has plenty left in the tank. He filled in as closer after the trade of K-Rod, where he picked up his 300th career save. Izzy was more vital to the atrocity that was the 2011 Mets bullpen than anyone there that full season.
So, why not let him return?
With an infield of Ruben Tejada as SS, Justin Turner at 2B, and Daniel Murphy at 1B, the Mets need to trade franchise face David Wright move Ike Davis to third base.
But the rebuilding process is more complex. They MUST trade Johan Santana as soon as possible. With Mike Pelfrey, Dillon Gee, Jenry Mejilla, Pedro Beato, Chris Schwinden and R.A. Dickey (who will only be in New York until next season), the Mets will have a relatively young pitching staff.
The trade of Angel Pagan to the Giants means that the outfield spots will likely be filled by Jason Bay, Lucas Duda, and Andres Torres, unless the Mets can trade Bay soon.
The Mets need to unload their older players so that they can begin to re-build. All players except Dickey, and Tim Byrdak should be under 30 on opening day.
Bu there is also another.
Longtime relief pitcher Jason Isringhausen should return in 2012. I am openly biased toward old athletes, and Izzy's performance last season showed me he still has plenty left in the tank. He filled in as closer after the trade of K-Rod, where he picked up his 300th career save. Izzy was more vital to the atrocity that was the 2011 Mets bullpen than anyone there that full season.
So, why not let him return?
Sunday, December 18, 2011
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.
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.
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