{"id":663197,"date":"2026-04-04T18:24:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T18:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/663197\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T18:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T18:24:22","slug":"ex-yankees-catcher-slams-mets-pitching-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/663197\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Yankees Catcher Slams Mets&#8217; Pitching Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+York%2C+NY&amp;city=New+York&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Ex-Yankees+Catcher+Slams+Mets%27+Pitching+Approach&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fny%2Fnew-york%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F04%2Fex-yankees-catcher-slams-mets-pitching-approach%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d13764a9b0c.jpg\" alt=\"A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the motion of a baseball pitcher, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in vibrant colors representing the complex and analytical approach to pitching that the Mets have embraced.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A former Yankees star&#8217;s scathing critique of the Mets&#8217; pitching philosophy raises doubts about the team&#8217;s championship aspirations.NYC Today<\/p>\n<p>A former New York Yankees catcher has harshly criticized the New York Mets&#8217; pitching philosophy, saying their current approach will not lead the team to a championship. The Mets have one of the highest payrolls in baseball but have struggled on the mound so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Mets have made major investments in their pitching staff, but the early results have been disappointing. This criticism from a respected former player highlights the growing concerns about the team&#8217;s pitching strategy and whether it can lead to long-term success.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>The former Yankees catcher, who requested anonymity, said the Mets&#8217; pitching philosophy is flawed and will not result in a championship-caliber team. The Mets have emphasized analytics and data-driven approaches to pitching, but the anonymous ex-player believes this focus has come at the expense of developing well-rounded, durable pitchers.<\/p>\n<p>      The comments were made on April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        New York Mets<\/p>\n<p>A Major League Baseball team based in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>New York Yankees<\/p>\n<p>A Major League Baseball team based in New York City and one of the Mets&#8217; crosstown rivals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=New+York%2C+NY&amp;city=New+York&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Ex-Yankees+Catcher+Slams+Mets%27+Pitching+Approach&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fny%2Fnew-york%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F04%2Fex-yankees-catcher-slams-mets-pitching-approach%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cYou&#8217;re not going to win a championship with the way the Mets are approaching pitching. They&#8217;re too focused on analytics and not enough on developing complete, durable pitchers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Anonymous, Former New York Yankees Catcher<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This criticism from a respected former player highlights the growing concerns about the Mets&#8217; pitching strategy and whether their data-driven approach can lead to long-term success on the mound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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