The Icing on the Firing Jerry Cake.

If you didn't think Jerry should be fired, for his illogical lineups, and awful overall managing of a baseball game, then here's all you need to prove that he is aware of logic and stats, but prefers to be an idiot. In regards to using statistics and logic, Jerry had this to say......

“A lot of it is based on an ability to read individuals… To try to put them in situations that are best for them and then how does that fit in the context of winning… That’s why I like early hitting. I watch that very carefully because I think that can be critical in making the right decision on what you think is best. Not just study a number and say, ‘OK, he’s nine out of 10 against this guy.’ Am I going to get that one out of 10 or that nine out of 10? I don’t like to rely on stats.”

Wow.

I don't think I need to say anything else.

Say No to Fmart!

Okay so the Mets are really not in the best shape. Heading into a tough three game series at Boston, which I, luckily will be attending, they are hurting badly. It seems that almost every player except for Johan, Wright and Beltran have some sort of injury or they just suck, with some I just can't tell. It seems that the Mets are likely to make a trade for a utility man, 1b or back up middle infielder. That being said, there are not many options in our farm system due to the crappiness of it. However I have heard much talk of how the Mets should bring up the young and promising Fernando Martinez.

DO NOT DO THAT.

THAT IS VERY VERY FUCKING STUPID.

Well, now that the cat is out of the bag about my feelings toward this move, I will explain why. Fmart as the kids call him is only 20 years old and shows a lot of promise and potential. First of all he isn't playing soooo amazing that it would be a waste for the Mets not to call him up. Actually he is only hitting .293 in 38 games for Triple-A Buffalo, with 23 extra base hits, a .344 OBP. First of all, he needs to be playing everyday, something that the Mets major league team will not give Fmart. First of all, he will not help our team right now. If you cant play him everyday, and you know that his offense is not going to be an asset, NOW, hopefully not in 2-3 years, then there is no point in bringing him up, and you might actually hurt not only the current Mets baseball team, but the future of the franchise.

Anyway, hopefully the Mets pull it together somewhat for this series, because I am paying top dollar to see them play. As far as I am concerned if the Mets lose any games this weekend plllleeeeassse dont let it be Saturday, that would just be 0 fun.

3 outta 4 aint too bad, yo

Pardon my grammar, but in all reality winning three games out of 4 is pretty good. But lets go way back, to yesterday and review a game that the Mets still should have probably won.

- Once again Jerry M. fails to make a decent lineup. Cora first? Gary S. fourth? Santos catching? Can someone please tell Jerry that Santos is not a major leaguer, or that Castro is still a better option at catcher than Santos.

- Even though Jeremy Reed looked like an idiot when he was thrown a warm up ball from the dugout, after coming off the infield, he actually did not look that bad at first base. EVEN SO, he is a solid defensive outfielder. So lets review, you have Sheffield who is old in one corner, Murphy who is an awful left fielder and is an infielder by trade playing the corners, and Reed who before this series has played exactly 3 outs at first base in his entire career. Why isn't Murphy, Tatis, or Church playing first base instead of a solid outfielder in one of the least important defensive positions?

-Angel Pagan hitting for Murphy is questionable, but not terrible.

- Can someone pleeeeeeeeeeeease get a hit when the pitcher walks the bases loaded???

- Needless to say, Balks could be the most subjective call in all of baseball. Bullshit, I will leave it at that.

So on to La La Land, lets keep it up Mets, you cant win them all, but I always hope you will.

Lineups?

Has anyone else noticed that for some reason, Jerry Manuel hates to put out a decent lineup?  I understand Reyes is out tonight, but Cora hitting 2nd?  Gary S. hitting fourth?  Ryan church 8th? I do not understand the point of this.  Sure Gary S. hit a HR yesterday, and I am happy for that reason, but he is still hitting only .196/.349/.392, where as Wright, batting in the fifth position is hitting .315/.397/.496.  

Ugh, I just want to see a lineup with the hitters with the best numbers first, rather than who Jerry feels is better.

And we're back!

Sorry for the delay, ya'll, but between starting my new internship, turning 21 and finishing my finals it has been a crazy couple of weeks.

Speaking of this internship it looks like I'll have some down time to update and post on the site more often.

I'd like to comment on the past couple of games.

Monday - Bad loss, Santana deserves better from the Mets. I honestly think they do not like him. Otherwise why would they score runs for every other pitcher but him?

Tuesday- Great win. This showed the Mets could come from behind, and keep it. Notice how they like to help out Pelfry. It's cause he's white.

Wednesday - Tough Loss, good ball played all around. Sucks the Mets lost this way, but hey. Only bad thing to say about this game was 1.) Why is Gary S. batting fourth? and 2.) Why didn't Reyes run hard the entire way? Still good game.

Moving on, is Delgado going to the DL? Is he not? Because if he is, he probably shouldn't be flying out to Frisco.

Should be a good series......

Do I need to say anything....

I think I am going to start a website, "FireJerry.com"

On serious note, Fire Jerry?

Okay, so my last post might have been a bit over the top, but I still stand by it 103%  Though as I read various blogs and articles today it seems as though I am not the only one questioning our unproven leaders abilities.  I am going to go out on a leg here and say that there is very good chance the Manuel will not make it through the year.  I have absolutely no idea who you would replace him with, but I do think come September if things don't considerably pick up, Omar is going to pull the rip cord.  

If he does, maybe this time we can pick a manager that likes to use these things called "statistics" and "logic."

Who am I kidding.

OMG OMG FIRE MANUEL NOW!

Now, I'll say that I never had anything against Jerry Manuel, until he took over as Manager of the Mets.  To me he is pretty much just Willie Randolph except he likes to talk funny.  He still can’t manage a bullpen, a lineup, and goes with his "gut," instead of using facts.  I think you all know why he needs to go when you look at a game like this. What is going through his mind?

 

Bottom 9

Bases loaded

2 outs......

Any Reasonable person ever to watch a game of baseball - "I am going to stick with Castro,  He’s got some pop, he has two hits and RBI today and he is clearly our best available player on the bench.  Oh, and he has a Major League contract."

 

JM - "I think Castro might have too much power, too long of a swing.  I think the only reasonable decision to make here is pull my 8 hitter and show the strength of the Mets minor league system. "

 

We all know the results.  

 

Seriously, after the game, Manuel says and I quote.... "Santos has a ‘shorter swing,’” and JM believed that Santos would be a better match up against Lindstrom’s 98–mph fastball.

 

Fire him for that statement.  Fire him now.  It would have been way better for Manuel just to say, it’s Omir's 28th birthday, which it is, so I wanted to give him an at bat.  Still not good by any means but much better logic then saying Omir Santos, who has played 19 games in the major leagues at the age of 28, is a better match up for Lindstrom. 

 

This also makes me wonder, who in God’s name would have pinch hit for the pitcher? 

 

Give me a fucking break.

Panic, no dont panic, okay maybe panic a little?

So the Mets are 9-11, they’re not in a terrible place but they are certainly not where they thought they would be.  It’s frustrating to watch, but at the same time I have to remind myself, it’s not even May yet.

 

But certainly there is reason for frustration.  For example let’s look at our starting pitching.  When Johan Santana pitches, you have to assume that you are going to win that game.  He is your ace, the best pitcher on your team, hell maybe even on this side of the Rockies (gotta give it up to my boy Tim L.  from SF)  So just for the hell of it, let’s assume that every time  Johan takes the mound, he will win 95% of the time.  For the record, I completely made that percentage up, and no way is it meaningful. 

 

Let’s look at our 2, 3, and 4 pitchers and give them percentages on how often the Mets will win when they take the hill.  Based upon last year stats for Mike Pelfry, and Maines, and Perez’s entire time of the club, the Mets should win about:

 

Mike Pelfrey -52%

John Maine – 59%

Oliver Perez – 57%

 

This has nothing to with the pitchers winning percentages, but the winning percentage of the Mets when each pitcher takes the hill. 

 

But now you have the lonely 5 starter, Livan.  He’s basically here because we are too cheap to pay Pedro.  But, let’s like Johan, make up the Mets winning percentage when Livan takes the mound, I’ll take a stab at 35%.  That’s pretty bad, but as long as he keeps you in the game, a high powered offense such as the Mets should be able to at least steal a couple of games for him.

 

So when you look at a game such as tonight, when Livan gives you 5.1 innings, left with the lead, and kept you in the game, the Mets still lose.  That’s a bad loss in my opinion.

I know you can’t win them all, but all you can ask is for Livan to keep you in the game, like he did tonight, and let your offense go to work.  Nolasco has been shaky so far this season, and I’ll still take the Mets offense to nearly any bullpen

 

The Mets need to put it together, because if this trend continues of mediocre pitching, and leaving waaaaaaaaaaaay to many men on base, it’s going to be an extremely long season, at least for this fan.