After being the Tigers’ primary leadoff hitter to start his career, Granderson was forced down the lineup when he was acquired by the Yankees since Brett Gardner was entrenched in the role. Then, as a Yankee, Granderson became one of the game’s best home run hitters when he took advantage of the short porch in […]
Author: J.D. Sussman
Which Players Are The Mets’ Best Platoon Options?
Even the best managers aren’t perfect. In the first week of the season, Joe Madden, last year’s NL manager of the year, decided to start Matt Szczur because Villanova won the national championship in basketball. Terry Collins has been divisive throughout his first five seasons, but in recent years he has been receptive to sabermetric concepts including […]
Mets vs. Nationals: What Are The Projections Missing?
Baseball is upon us! Expectations in Queens are high this year and Baseball Prospectus’s projections forecast the Mets will narrowly win the division (again!). Projections can be myopic though. Last year, analysts held a preseason coronation for Washington before they ceded their crown to the Mets once the games were played. This year, projections are far […]