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Feliciano And Mota: The Split
I wasn’t sure about the wisdom of replacing a pitcher who’s been lights out with a pitcher who’s stunk up the joint all year, just because he’s right-handed. So I decided to look into it and see who’s been better against RHB this year, lefty Pedro or righty Mota. I seriously doubt the answer will surprise anyone. 
The Pirate over at Mets Geek takes a close look at the decision tobring in Guillermo Mota over Pedro Feliciano in the eigth inning of last night's game against the Braves: 
Wow. One of these pitchers has been very effective against right-handed batters, and the other one is Guillermo Mota. Anyway, Willie has to know this, right? I mean, Pedro hadn’t pitched for a few days, so he wasn’t tired; and the Mets have a day off before taking on Philly, so you wouldn’t need to save his arm, either. I just don’t understand why Willie would let the worst pitcher in his bullpen come in to pitch in the most important situation in the game. Especially when he had a better reliever in there already.
5 comments:
willie said he doesnt go by stats
yeah he goes byhis gut...thats using your smarts
maybe he should think about going by the stats
now there's a thought
Willie is probably putting Mota into big spots just to see if he has the stomach to contribute in the playoffs.
I wouldn't be surprised if he gives Mota 2 or 3 more tight situations to pitch himself out of, and then determine if he makes the post season roster.
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