For all of the frustrations this season has wrought through two months of uneven play, one beacon of happiness has been the remembrances of the 1986 team, largely because we are now 30 years removed from that season and boy howdy do we ever like our round numbers in sports. But it’s been fun, revisiting the […]
Day: June 14, 2016
The Understated Greatness of Curtis Granderson
The free agent market is naturally tough in terms of player value. The idea that ballclubs end up paying the top names for their contributions to past teams is not groundbreaking. (For a perfect example, look no further than the Angels paying Albert Pujols forever and a day for the value he gave the Cardinals.) […]
Completely Irrational Comps for 2016 Mets Draft Picks
Draft night scouting reports are adorable. Teams tell the media what they liked about each player. Every breaking ball is plus, or projectable. No player is overweight, instead, guys are described as “large” or the analyst uses some other appropriate simile. Every swing will work: there are no hitches, weird hand paths, poorly timed or directed […]