Really? Maybe the nose job will improve his performance? Not sure this makes sense.
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John Niese -- 5 yrs @ $25 million?
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This is such a friggin' joke! Not only is signing a pitcher for five years ridiculous, but paying Jon Niese as if he's a main cog on a winning team is way out of line. Now, not that I'm wishing injury on him, but frankly, an injury-riddled five years would most likely be the only way to hit the hammer on the nail that's meant for the Wilpons' foreheads.
Jesuit Priest. This is just disgusting. :disgruntled:Put it in the books.
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Originally posted by NJYankeeFan View PostLocking up your best pitcher for 5 years at $5mm per bothers you?unknown brooklyn cabbie " how are the brooks doin"
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Whether or not Niese performs, this is a very smart move on the part of the Mets. It shows that that are willing to rebuild and spend some money. Say what you will about Niese, but the guy has a lot of talent and if this does work out, it will be nice to see some home grown pitching stars.
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Makes no sense at all to pay Niese $25M - nice pitcher, 4th starter. Alderson seems to be schizophrenic.Cleon Jones catches a deep fly ball in F. Scott Fitzgerald's Valley of the Ashes, and a second-grader smiles in front of the black and white television.
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Originally posted by Strawman View PostMakes no sense at all to pay Niese $25M - nice pitcher, 4th starter. Alderson seems to be schizophrenic.
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Originally posted by milladrive View PostThis is such a friggin' joke! Not only is signing a pitcher for five years ridiculous, but paying Jon Niese as if he's a main cog on a winning team is way out of line. Now, not that I'm wishing injury on him, but frankly, an injury-riddled five years would most likely be the only way to hit the hammer on the nail that's meant for the Wilpons' foreheads.
Jesuit Priest. This is just disgusting. :disgruntled:
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I like the signing, it's not an unreasonable amount of money to lock up a decent young pitcher.
So not a bad signing (UNLIKE Pagan for Torres/Ramirez, Torres has just left the game with another leg injury--surprise! An injured Mets outfielder...WHAT are the odds?)
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Originally posted by CokeMachineGlow View PostHe's a mid-rotation pitcher with upside. The money isn't anything to scoff at, but it isn't a lot at all in baseball reality. 4th starter? No, he isn't at all. He's improved his peripherals substantially and his rate statistics have been steadily improving as well. More strikeouts, less walks, more groundballs, but a bloated ERA. If you look solely at ERA than you are the schizophrenic one.
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Originally posted by NJYankeeFan View PostLocking up your best pitcher for 5 years at $5mm per bothers you?Originally posted by CokeMachineGlow View PostExcept Niese is the best pitcher on the team and has steadily improved yearly -- to the point where his peripheral statistics have been around top-of-the-rotation tier. This isn't a joke, but it's a bargain for a good player. If this were Pelfrey, though.....I would have to agree.
And Pelfrey shouldn't even be in the 2012 equation. Again mho.
Originally posted by EasilyFound View PostDo I recall correctly that Niese led the NL or maybe even MLB in being the unluckiest pitcher? Or am I thinking of some other pitcher? Help me out, please.
Originally posted by Strawman View PostMakes no sense at all to pay Niese $25M - nice pitcher, 4th starter. Alderson seems to be schizophrenic.
I would've MUCH rather have picked up a competent centerfielder than pay a third-string starter that kind of money. We NEED a centerfielder.
I still think this contract is ridiculous. For twice the money we could've kept Reyes. ...and it would've been worth it.Put it in the books.
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Originally posted by EasilyFound View PostDo I recall correctly that Niese led the NL or maybe even MLB in being the unluckiest pitcher? Or am I thinking of some other pitcher? Help me out, please.
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Wow, two people who actually think Niese is the Mets best pitcher. Fascinating. Besides, I don't believe in signing pitchers for more than three years tops. Two at a time is appropriate, imo.
And Pelfrey shouldn't even be in the 2012 equation. Again mho.
Wow, two people respond to my posts with non-existent arguments. Fascinating.
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