With one more expected start to go, Chris Capuano will accomplish something no one ever thought possible at the beginning of the season: Make more than 30 stars and finish the season healthy.
That in of itself is a major accomplishment.
However, Capuano has been like most of the other Mets’ pitchers these days: inconsistent and undependable.
In his last 10 starts, Capuano has only registered three quality outings (although his two-hit shutout was something to behold). For the season, Capuano is 11-12 with a so-so 4.55 ERA and a decent 1.36 WHIP.
What Capuano has been, besides being mind-bogglingly durable, is great value for the buck. Sandy Alderson took a flier on Capuano in the offseason and basically brought him off the scrap heap (along with Chris Young-who did not work out).
Last winter Capuano was signed to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with incentives. Thus far, Capuano has achieved most incentives and has earned an additional $1.2 million. You can’t argue that Capuano...
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