Strength in numbers? Numbers suggest Mets strength and conditioning coach Mike Barwis had no chance of retaining his position next year. To no Mets fans surprise, he received a vote of confidence from GM Sandy Alderson this week. “Mike is not going anywhere. … He is one of our most important staff and resources.” How about a raise Sandy? After all, Cespedes was able to swing that golf club. No Alderson at The Post, so we’ll have to fight to earn our keep. Only sorry we didn’t back the Indians 22 times.
Justin Verlander is 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA and 16 Ks since joining the Astros rotation. Makes home debut taking on the Mariners. 10 units on Houston and 10 units on the Rockies. Jon Gray, 3-1 in his past four starts should handle the visiting Padres.
Soxed! Switched dugouts and paid the price. Red Sox edged the Rays, 3-1. Alex Cobb outpitched by Rick Porcello. Night got worse in Detroit. Myles Jaye didn’t make it out of the second inning. Six runs under his watch and the Chisox cruised, 10-4. Double dip left us with 36 wilpons.