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Relief in brief
Philliesflow.com | October 9th 2008
Here’s a look at some of the guys we could be seeing out of the Dodgers bullpen in the NLCS, what they did this season and in September: 2008 September, 2008 Player L/R [...] read more
Nothing like a cold pitcher of Brewer
Philliesflow.com | September 30th 2008
The post-season rosters haven’t been set yet, but here’s a look at what some of the guys that could be pitching out of the Milwaukee pen over the next few days have done this season and in September: 2008 read more
Should they stay or should they go? [Pitchers]
The 'Ropolitans | September 29th 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
As we solemnly shift into the 2008-2009 off-season, I guess it's never too early to look ahead.Here's a list of all the pitchers who made an appearance with the Mets in 2008, and whether they should stay or go, and why:PitchersJohan Santana - Stay.Mi read more
Don't Lose Sight of the Problem
Mets Lifer | September 29th 2008
Yes, the Mets offense is less than clutch. Yes, the Mets have had their share of starting pitching issues. However, let's not lose sight of the real problem: the bullpen. You can pick 1 of 29 games this year that the bullpen blew and say "If we just read more
Pitching Training: A Pitcher's Bullpen Routine
Steven Ellis' The Complete Pitcher Baseball Pitching Ti… | September 26th 2008
Practicing pitching in the bullpen requires some basic knowledge of "bringing pitches along simultaneously." That is a term used as a mechanism for working on a proper release point and ball rotation. Many young pitchers make the mistake of not... read more
John Maine activated
The 'Ropolitans | September 24th 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
John Maine has been activated from the DL, and will work out of the bullpen for the remainder of the season.According to MLB.com, Maine was hitting between 92-03 mph during his session on Wednesday, and was activated just before game time.It can't ge read more
A frightening, sobering statistic
The 'Ropolitans | September 22nd 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
This is pretty depressing.Jayson Stark takes a look at the Mets bullpen, and crunches the numbers if the official MLB game was six, or eight innings.Here's what he found: If the game was only six innings long, the Mets would have an 11 1/2 game lead read more
Want to Get Depressed?
Mets Lifer | September 22nd 2008
Ah, this little tidbit from Jayson Stark of ESPN.com is like a ray of sunshine. . .if I were a vampire. Here's what Mr. Stark had to say: “If all games ended after six innings, those NL East standings would look a whole lot different. If gam read more
Atlanta Massacre
Mets Lifer | September 21st 2008
"They just need to score more runs" remarked Gary Cohen during Sunday's awful 8th inning. No Gary. I beg to differ. They need to get better pitching from their bullpen. The problem is that solution is unlikely to happen. But that is still no excuse read more
Sharing the Pain
Mets Lifer | September 19th 2008
As Mets Lifers, we've learned for the most part to cope with the pain and suffering that comes with following the New York Mets.But this year, many a baseball acquaintance has felt a little bit of what it's like to be a Mets Lifer. Here's a comment I read more
Where the heck is Al Reyes? Redux
The 'Ropolitans | September 19th 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
On Monday, I wrote:Way back on August 20th, the Mets signed pitcher Al Reyes. He went to the minors to work back into shape before coming up in September to supposedly help the beleaguered bullpen.Well, he's up, and he's yet to pitch.And now he's go read more
Motte has a little Mad Hungarian in him
Cardinal Nation Globe | September 18th 2008 by deaner
Jason Motte came into last night's game in a critical situation with men in the ninth. The results... he shut the door on the rallying Reds and allowed the Cards to end their seven-game losing streak.Since I live in Ohio now, I watched the game on FS read more
I Love the Brewers Bullpen
Mets Lifer | September 18th 2008
Wow. The Brewers bullpen is just as bad as the Mets. Who thought that there could be two totally unreliable bullpens in the National League, but lo and behold there are!The Brewers were up 6-2 with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th, and ended up losing read more
Out of seven relievers: Two were good, one was decent, and the re…
The 'Ropolitans | September 18th 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
If the Mets lost last night, it was going to be on the bullpen.Good: Scott Schoeneweis and Pedro Feliciano.Decent: Luis Ayala.Barely got by: Ricardo Rincon, Brian Stokes, Joe Smith, Luis Ayala.Stunk: Aaron Heilman.Who do you trust, if anyone, in the read more
Sign That Best Represents the Mets Bullpen
Mets Lifer | September 16th 2008
This is so appropriate for the Mets bullpen. read more
Don't put up your magic number widgets yet!
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog | September 16th 2008 by Dom DiFucci
This is thing, the offense has been holding up this team. The bullpen is horrendous, and the starting pitching looks worn out. If the Mets score early and often they will have a chance. Carlos Delgado looks like he is coming back down to earth, David read more
John Maine wants to close
The 'Ropolitans | September 15th 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
Please, let him.According to Jeremy Cothran's notebook, John Maine threw some pitchers today, and wants to come back by next week.Maine threw 35 pitches from flat ground Monday, and later said he felt great. He has designs on pitching at the tail end read more
Where the heck is Al Reyes?
The 'Ropolitans | September 15th 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
The man has been MIA.Way back on August 20th, the Mets signed pitcher Al Reyes. He went to the minors to work back into shape before coming up in September to supposedly help the beleaguered bullpen.Well, he's up, and he's yet to pitch.Reyes, who co read more
David Lennon (Newsday): "Still feel good about Luis Ayala?"
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog | September 15th 2008 by Dom DiFucci
A few more losses like these last two to the Braves, and I may have to change my whole rosy outlook on September. After praising Jerry Manuel's cool demeanor, the resiliency of this pieced-together bullpen and the overall bounce-back ability of the M read more
Blowing Late Leads
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog | September 15th 2008 by Dom DiFucci
The Braves scored five runs in the ninth inning to overcome a two-run deficit and hand the Mets another shocking defeat. It was the Mets' seventh loss of the season in a game they led in the ninth inning or later, tied for third-most in the majors ( read more
Handwriting is on the wall for another let down...........
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog | September 14th 2008 by Dom DiFucci
All of the sudden, the Mets who looked like world beaters are looking like chumps. The Mets bullpen is the key to getting in the playoffs. Now that the Mets do not have Billy Wagner, somebody has to step up and shut the door. This has been the thing read more
With Billy Out, Will Maine Go To The Bullpen???
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog | September 8th 2008 by Dom DiFucci
While Billy Wagner's comeback attempt may have ended yesterday, it seems that John Maine still has an outside chance of returning this season, perhaps in a bullpen role. Maine had hoped to begin throwing tomorrow, but those plans were pushed back u read more
Our Record Could Be Better, A Lot Better
Mets Lifer | September 4th 2008
Part of the essence of being a Mets Lifer is that you're never really satisfied with the current situation. The sun could always shine brighter. The team could always perform better. Life could be more enjoyable, only if. . . Well, in that spirit I read more
The Series of the Season
Mets Lifer | September 4th 2008
An unlikely roadtrip record of 6-2 finds the Mets up by 3 games as they head back home to Shea. I would have been satisfied with a 5-3 trip, and even thought a 4-4 trip was possible. But the Mets have surprised us yet again this year. The bullpen is read more
You May Want To Sit For This One…
WaitingForNextYear | September 3rd 2008 by Scott Sargent
While the Indians and fans alike are still reveling in the 20-win season of Cliff Lee, there is no denying that we’re are always looking at the “what-ifs.” What if Dennis Northcutt caught that pass against the Steelers. What if we read more
As Time Goes By
The 35th Street Review | August 26th 2008 by Sox/35th
The more things change, the more they don't actually change all that much. read more
If Two Reyes' Are Good, Three Are Better
Mets Lifer | August 20th 2008
The Mets just signed former Tampa Bay Devil Ray (yes, they'll always be Devil Rays to me) closer, Al Reyes. Now that's what I'm talking about.Reyes is far from being a saviour, but here's a guy who's down on his luck and a new situation might turn hi read more
Post: Mets sign Al Reyes
The 'Ropolitans | August 20th 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
According to Joel Sherman of the Post, the Mets have signed recent free agent, Al Reyes.Reyes was cut free by the Tampa Bay Rays just the other day.More on this when I get home.5:56 pm: OK, now I'm home and I've had time to digest this signing.I thin read more
As if you haven't read enough about the Mets bullpen already
The 'Ropolitans | August 20th 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
I give you two more articles from the mainstream media.The first is from Senor Bill Madden of the Daily News. In it, he ponders who the Mets will use at closer with Billy Wagner on the shelf indefinitely. While he comes to absolutely no conclusion read more
Billy Wagner is a slow healer
The 'Ropolitans | August 19th 2008 by Andrew Vazzano
Mets statement:Billy Wagner was re-evaluated today at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery. He continues to have swelling and pain in his elbow. He will need additional rest before he can resume throwing.Awesome. Great news. Couldn't be happie read more
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