They are.
I have a fantastic idea. Let’s take a team that’s heating up — won 4 of their last 6, scored 27 runs in their last 4 games, held the best offense in the American League to 11 runs in 3 games, and is very obviously starting to break out of whatever slump they’re [...]
The Mets had the benefit of a six-hour flight following the doubleheader yesterday without a travel day. Our Heroes take the mound against
The Mets are 33-35, 6.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East and 7.5 games behind the Cardinals for the Wildcard. They are still closer to the NL East [...]
Let me be the nine-millionth blogger to say that this Williewatch crap needs to end right now. The team (and, let’s be honest, the fans) can’t deal with this hanging over their head every day. Willie’s job can’t keep hinging on the outcome of a single series (or a single game) in a [...]
There are many arguments for why the team is lackluster this year. We here at The Stache place the blame almost entirely on the bullpen. We find the bullpen to be responsible for, well, just about all the failings of the team in the last three years. To note:
2006
Game 2: John Maine, [...]
Major League Baseball has decided to stop scheduling the annual Hall of Fame game in Cooperstown — a tradition in Upstate New York dating back to 1940.
“Given the complexities of the Major League schedule and all its inherent challenges, it has become increasingly difficult in recent years to find a suitable date and [...]
In his quote about Trot Nixon:
“He’s a grinder. He goes out there and plays the game the right way, and I think that will rub off on the clubhouse here. He’s a proven winner and knows what it takes. He’s a guy who’s going to be well respected … a guy who everybody can look [...]
The Stache would be remiss if it didn’t link its readers to the New York Post’s 25 Years Of Keith feature from Sunday.
A good read about the guy who comes along with the moustache.
The Mets are 32-35, 7.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East and 7.5 games behind the Cardinals for the Wildcard. They are still closer to the NL East toilet (5.5 games) then they are to the top. This is the third of three and the rubber match against the 35-35 Texas Rangers [...]
As was mentioned yesterday, Trot Nixon isn’t the most powerful outfielder left in the league but he’s better than anything we’re putting out there right now. Honestly, if I have to sign for Church and Nixon over the long haul, I’m in.
The Mets are 32-34, 7 games behind the Phillies for the NL East [...]
Let’s be honest… the Mets didn’t acquire Trot Nixon for cash and bushel of bats for his skill at the plate. Trot’s been on the standard “over 30 decline” for the last few years.
Trot Nixon
Career: .275/.364/.466
2005 (BOS): .275/.357/.446
2006 (BOS): .268/.373/.394
2007 (CLE): .251/.342/.336
2008 (Tuscon, PCL, minors): .309/.437/.558
Not really impressive… any time your OBP is less [...]
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