Part 3/7:
Evaluating Minter's Performance
During the podcast, hosts dissected Minter's performance metrics. Over the past few years, Minter's velocity has declined, which raised concerns about his ability to maintain a high strikeout rate. However, his strong secondary pitches, particularly his changeup, present an avenue for success even if his fastball doesn't rebound to past speeds.
Ultimately, the hosts believe that while Minter's addition certainly strengthens the Mets' bullpen, fans shouldn’t celebrate this move as triumph over the Dodgers, who scored a potentially better talent in Tanner Scott.