Now we’re getting to the nitty-gritty. Speaking of: If you’ve got ideas for Mets over-unders, feel free to send them my way. I came up with 30-some when I first started and figured I’d certainly think up a handful more before Opening Day. But that hasn’t exactly worked out. Note: They must be something we can actually keep track of.

Context: Mike Nickeas, who appears set to be the Mets’ backup catcher in 2012, is lauded for his defense. He threw out four of 13 attempted basestealers last season (31 percent) but had a 38 percent rate in his Minor League career. The league average last season was 28 percent. Of catchers who caught in more than 30 games, seven were at or above 38 percent: Ivan Rodriguez, Henry Blanco, Kelly Shoppach, Miguel Montero, Rene Rivera, Chris Stewart and Lou Marson. Obviously the pitchers are a factor in this too.

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