I couldnt resist lol! The other half of the tag champs is due back tonight after recieving a cortisone shot for his knees. Beltran was putting up MONSTER numbers, hitting .369 with 6HR/31RBI/31RUNS/7SB. Needless to say the mets sorely need these types of numbers in their lineup everyday lol. Theres just something about Beltran hitting in the 3 hole. Beltran has hit in every single spot in a batting order but by far has had the most at bats in the 3 hole. For his career in 3112AB, Beltran is hitting .276avg/.354OBP/.497SLG/545RBI/149HR/140SB…sorry Daniel Murphy, Beltran bats third ;p. I cannot wait to see the tag champs back together again..time to go fishing ;p. LGM
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prismo
5/29/2009-10:39am at 10:39 am (UTC -4)
I’m not convinced he’ll be back tonight, even if Omar says so! But I’ll pray for it, that’s for sure. If Beltran’s back, I wonder if FMart will get a start…he probably will.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:40am at 10:40 am (UTC -4)
prismo, i think Fmart is starting regardless if beltran plays or not, he was called up to play not to PH.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-10:46am at 10:46 am (UTC -4)
Read today that FMart is sitting tonight.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:47am at 10:47 am (UTC -4)
Ah ok, thanks for the info, Guess if BEltran is back, its Beltran Sheff and Pagan. I can live with that
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-10:52am at 10:52 am (UTC -4)
Although, what good is Pagan without the Church?
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:56am at 10:56 am (UTC -4)
LOL, nice
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:39am at 10:39 am (UTC -4)
As logn as the mets can keep winning, and as long as sheff can produce, lets not rush Carlos back, lets make sure he is 100% and not 90%. Pagan looks like he can play a decent CF. Lets see how long we can milk this.
trs86
5/29/2009-10:41am at 10:41 am (UTC -4)
Agreed. But this series is important to keep momentum.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:43am at 10:43 am (UTC -4)
True, but IMO, we have a good pitching matchup tonight. Lets see if one more day hels and put him in tmrw vs JJ
trs86
5/29/2009-10:41am at 10:41 am (UTC -4)
From what I can gather, LOL, Fmart is sitting tonight.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:42am at 10:42 am (UTC -4)
LOL, nice touch. But on the real(no pun intended) is he really sitting tonight?
metsfan4decades
5/29/2009-10:44am at 10:44 am (UTC -4)
That’s what I read on a previous thread. Didn’t site the source though…
Love the pic! Where do you guys get these from?
I’d like to see Carlos back tonight – but more important back feeling good. I’m more psyched to see this series than the Nats. We should keep the momentum going and prove once and for all we can beat these teams.
GravediggerHebner
5/29/2009-10:46am at 10:46 am (UTC -4)
Ancient Chinese secret
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-10:47am at 10:47 am (UTC -4)
lol i saw that and had you in mind 4d lol…have to entertain our female audience from time to time ;p lol
metsfan4decades
5/29/2009-11:15am at 11:15 am (UTC -4)
hahaha – And I truly am being entertained.
metsfan4decades
5/29/2009-10:45am at 10:45 am (UTC -4)
hahaha – ‘from what I can gather’. Just caught that…
GravediggerHebner
5/29/2009-10:45am at 10:45 am (UTC -4)
I don’t drink or smoke ain’t into dope
Won’t try no coke, ask me how I do it, I cope
My only addiction has to do with the female species
I eat ‘em raw like sushi
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-10:47am at 10:47 am (UTC -4)
you sound like L-Millz.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:48am at 10:48 am (UTC -4)
only with more talent.
GravediggerHebner
5/29/2009-10:52am at 10:52 am (UTC -4)
That’s a verse from “Rico Suave” by Gerardo, courtesy
http://www.lyricsondemand.com/onehitwonders/ricosuavelyrics.html
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-10:53am at 10:53 am (UTC -4)
More talent as a rapper? probably not. As a fan high-fiver? Definitely not. As a major league hitter? TBD.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:46am at 10:46 am (UTC -4)
Hey guys, just out of curiousity, how is this site diff than metsblog in terms of keeping away the “trolls�
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-10:49am at 10:49 am (UTC -4)
hey 718 welcome
we actually monitor our blog. Theres 6 i believe of us now that activly monitor and review the blog. We do not support trolling of any kind and it will be taken care of. We want a peaceful atmosphere that people can express themselves, even when we are not agreeable with your POV. You are safe here my friend…no worries about that
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:50am at 10:50 am (UTC -4)
dirty, nice job.
darknova306
5/29/2009-10:52am at 10:52 am (UTC -4)
That’s the way a good comment section/forum is run. I like what I see, guys.
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-10:56am at 10:56 am (UTC -4)
thanks dark..glad you guys found your way over here lol..we were devising a rescue mission to get our guys that were left behind on metsblog lol j/k
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:58am at 10:58 am (UTC -4)
dirty, i actually have been away for a few weeks, didnt even know what was going on, when i came back a few days ago i was like WTF is going on here lol
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:59am at 10:59 am (UTC -4)
If Matt didnt post this site on Metsblog, i would still be confused
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-11:03am at 11:03 am (UTC -4)
yea matt has been handling this issue very interestingly but anyway glad your onboard buddy.
darknova306
5/29/2009-10:59am at 10:59 am (UTC -4)
:p
Well, you did send out a message for the new blog on the Wright of Way fantasy league.
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-11:02am at 11:02 am (UTC -4)
lol yes i did but didnt expect you guys to read them so quickly lol
GravediggerHebner
5/29/2009-11:12am at 11:12 am (UTC -4)
“Wright of Way”
Nice.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-10:47am at 10:47 am (UTC -4)
Hey, what’s the attendance on the Braves Blog? Did they surpass their 2008 Home Date Attendance yet?
dwrightisking
5/29/2009-10:48am at 10:48 am (UTC -4)
if you put your cursor on beltran’s pic, it says “douchebag beltran”! where’d u get the pic from????
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-10:50am at 10:50 am (UTC -4)
oh wow i didnt realize that..ill see if i can fix that now!
fongy2
5/29/2009-10:52am at 10:52 am (UTC -4)
Wow! The internet really is the danger
zone.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-10:54am at 10:54 am (UTC -4)
Quick. Call Al Gore.
QnsNative718
5/29/2009-10:56am at 10:56 am (UTC -4)
Now it says “Ay Papi”. Dirty…………..
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-11:01am at 11:01 am (UTC -4)
hahaha nice touch eh ;p
QnsNative718
5/29/2009-11:03am at 11:03 am (UTC -4)
Uhhhhh, I guess. lmao..
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-11:06am at 11:06 am (UTC -4)
gotta reach out to the female audience..learned that in business class..you know..when i read about business class…lol
metsfan4decades
5/29/2009-11:18am at 11:18 am (UTC -4)
And ‘The Don’ pic the other night of Johan was great. Hard to top that one.
GravediggerHebner
5/29/2009-10:53am at 10:53 am (UTC -4)
There are many websites out there that hate the Mets, it’s from one of them.
metsfan4decades
5/29/2009-11:17am at 11:17 am (UTC -4)
That must be an I.E. thing? I don’t see any tag in Firefox…
QnsNative718
5/29/2009-10:55am at 10:55 am (UTC -4)
Mornin, people. Im at work right now and actually had to…WORK! The whole time though I was thinking bout logging onto the blog. Is that sad?
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-10:59am at 10:59 am (UTC -4)
I’m in the same boat. My wife hates me and if I’d stay out of here, I’d be able to write more posts.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:55am at 10:55 am (UTC -4)
Hey guys, i just read on MLBTR that Brett Myers may need surgery. does anyone think that this might influence them on going after a guy like Bedard, or Lee, or maybe Oswalt?
dwrightisking
5/29/2009-10:57am at 10:57 am (UTC -4)
I think that’s highly likely considering the rest of the starters they have(other than hamels) are garbage so far this year. blanton, chan ho, and moyer I think
dwrightisking
5/29/2009-10:58am at 10:58 am (UTC -4)
perhaps peavy may be an option too…I read a quote from his agent that gave me the impression he would seriously consider going to philly
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-10:59am at 10:59 am (UTC -4)
I agree about philly, but would ne move from Petco to CBP?
dwrightisking
5/29/2009-11:01am at 11:01 am (UTC -4)
this is what his agent said:
“I have not discussed Philly with Jake because nobody has asked us to discuss Philly. He has a strong preference to play in the National League. He also wants to play for a contender. Both of those two things play into Philly’s hands. The personnel is awesome. If there is one downside, it’s the geographical difference for him, given that he has made his family home in the San Diego area.”
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:03am at 11:03 am (UTC -4)
I agree with you, and i also read that, im just saying, IMO, Petco and CBP are two totally diff places to pitch, and also the NL east lineups are much diff that those of the NL West. Even the NAts Offense is potent. maybe not so much Atl
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:05am at 11:05 am (UTC -4)
I think someone needs to take Jake Peavy for a walk and have a little talk with him. It should go a little something like this:
“Jake, you’re a fine pitcher. Seriously. You are really good. You’re an All-Star, etc. But let’s not get carried away. You are very far from being an all time great. So please, cut the $hit and pitcher wherever you are traded to. Stay classy, San Diego.”
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:08am at 11:08 am (UTC -4)
’10, thats the thing, he needs to be picky about where he plays this way he can remain a good pitcher. Sanatana, Doc Halladay, those guys can pitch anywhere and be succesfull
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:19am at 11:19 am (UTC -4)
This guy trying to dictate which part of the country he pitches in is insane to me.
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:13am at 11:13 am (UTC -4)
Yeah, but he’s also a lousy big-game pitcher. I wouldn’t be worried if he moved to Philly.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:15am at 11:15 am (UTC -4)
i would not be scared either.
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:02am at 11:02 am (UTC -4)
really? didn’t know Philly was middle-america.
Either way, unless they get Doc Halladay, I’m not worried about the Phils
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:04am at 11:04 am (UTC -4)
Doc Hallady? That would be scary.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:06am at 11:06 am (UTC -4)
They are not getting Halladay any time soon anyway. I believe Pat Gillick has some roots in Toronto, which is pretty scary though. I think he is still affiliated with the Phils in some way.
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:04am at 11:04 am (UTC -4)
Even without Meyers getting surgery, their rotation has been a joke (for the most part) this year. They’ve been looking into adding a starter for a while. Anyone have insight into their current farm system and the potential they have to make a major move?
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:06am at 11:06 am (UTC -4)
I think they have a decent farm system and can pull off a trade. They have a guy Carrasco who supposedly isd pretty good
dwrightisking
5/29/2009-11:18am at 11:18 am (UTC -4)
they have this kid in the minors who has been compared to johan.
According to jayson starks:
“Then there’s a left-hander who is climbing everybody’s charts, Antonio Bastardo, who has a 50-9 strikeout-walk ratio between Double-A and Triple-A. The Phillies dangled Bastardo in July for Rockies reliever Brian Fuentes. But a year later, he is actually drawing some Johan Santana comparisons, and might have passed Carrasco as their No. 1 pitching prospect.”
who knows, the sillies may decide on bringing the kid up instead of pulling off a trade
GravediggerHebner
5/29/2009-11:21am at 11:21 am (UTC -4)
Bastardo did easily dispose of the Buffalo Bisons yesterday (but who doesn’t). Scroll down the blog to the gigantic Buffalo Bisons logo for the box score from that game.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:23am at 11:23 am (UTC -4)
Fitting that a Phillies pitcher is named Bastardo.
dwrightisking
5/29/2009-11:24am at 11:24 am (UTC -4)
yes! I thought so too!
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:26am at 11:26 am (UTC -4)
All they need is someone by the name of Feo and it’ll sum up Philly fans and players in two names: Feo Bastardos.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:23am at 11:23 am (UTC -4)
the game was aired on SNY last night i think. The bisons are like 13-35(somehting liek that) they started the year 2-17
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:16am at 11:16 am (UTC -4)
They’re in better shape than we are
as far as thats concerned.
metsfan4decades
5/29/2009-11:22am at 11:22 am (UTC -4)
I agree. I been saying all along their pitching didn’t impress me.
I think their farm system is pretty decent too. I read where they have a couple of arms ‘almost’ ready. They had no plans to part with them but it might be a whole different story now.
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-11:04am at 11:04 am (UTC -4)
i think it might force their hand..they will be looking hard for pitching now…they struck gold with blanton last year…hope they dont go 2/2. At least they are emptying their farm system little by little..
trs86
5/29/2009-11:12am at 11:12 am (UTC -4)
I think Lee would be a very good possibility for them.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:15am at 11:15 am (UTC -4)
That could be a killer for US!
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:15am at 11:15 am (UTC -4)
Question: Considering how everyone hates the Mets and Beltran is so underrated, if Beltran continues having a great year, do you think he can win the MVP (assuming Albert “The Machine” Pujols cools off)?
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:17am at 11:17 am (UTC -4)
No. it’ll be Pujols OR Howard.
trs86
5/29/2009-11:19am at 11:19 am (UTC -4)
Hopefully it will not be Howard because they will not be in the playoff race.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:21am at 11:21 am (UTC -4)
Good luck with that my friend.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:21am at 11:21 am (UTC -4)
Agreed, if the Mets win the NL East, and Beltrans #’s are comparable to Pujols’. than i think beltran can win it.
GravediggerHebner
5/29/2009-11:18am at 11:18 am (UTC -4)
I think the voters would be swayed if the Mets, with Beltran’s hitting contributing significantly, manage to overcome recent past demons and win the division. And if the Cards don’t make the playoffs.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:18am at 11:18 am (UTC -4)
Thats tough, i mean Beltran has to keep up his current pace for him to beat out Pujols. Im thinking of a line of soemthing around .330 30 125.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:23am at 11:23 am (UTC -4)
Prob is that his current pace puts him
more like 20HRs&100BIs
THATS NOT GONNA GET HIM
AN MVP AWARD
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:50am at 11:50 am (UTC -4)
I think if Beltran was playing his home games at Shea, he would have close to 10 homers.But he’s not, so I guess that doesn’t matter.
What does matter is the fans are finally appreciating what he means to this team.This team is so much better with him in the lineup and it’s important to get him back to 100%.
charlies
5/29/2009-11:21am at 11:21 am (UTC -4)
You know Case, I don’t see any Met (on this particular team) winning it because they always seem to cancel each other’s votes. Beltran has been great, but David has put up incredible numbers in May. Then, there’s always Jose Reyes, who when he gets hot always garners more attention. And, if/when Delgado comes back and if he puts up big numbers…well, then he can get some attention. This is an ensemble cast, this team (to borrow a phrase from TV). The Mets are the Lost of baseball (that’s kinda funny).
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:29am at 11:29 am (UTC -4)
I wonder if there have been other examples of this phenomenon, the Lost of Baseball
charlies
5/29/2009-11:18am at 11:18 am (UTC -4)
Man, Omar is getting KILLED on the FAN right now. Not that I think he shouldn’t…
Did any of you hear his interview on the B/C show this morning? He sounded like an idiot this morning.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:20am at 11:20 am (UTC -4)
He sounded like an idiot…
THIS MORNING???
charlies
5/29/2009-11:23am at 11:23 am (UTC -4)
Ah, Fong, you’re funny. Let me clarify…he sounded MORE idiotic than usual.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:23am at 11:23 am (UTC -4)
Thank you!
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:21am at 11:21 am (UTC -4)
hey charlie, nice to see you again. did Matt ever respond to your email?
What did Omar say?
charlies
5/29/2009-11:24am at 11:24 am (UTC -4)
No. No response. No surprise. I’m sure he’s gotten many emails and I am no one to him.
I’ve not been able to comment lately because my wife has been out of town and I’ve been taken care of our two boys…exhausting! Even though my wife is gone until tomorrow, I just had to jump on to get my fix.
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:27am at 11:27 am (UTC -4)
that’s cool. are you having a boys nite?
charlies
5/29/2009-11:32am at 11:32 am (UTC -4)
every night for the last 10 days! i have a 3 year old boy and a 1 year old boy.
trs86
5/29/2009-12:00pm at 12:00 pm (UTC -4)
Oh man that’s tough. Doing this and having a 3 year old girl at home is hard enough.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:21am at 11:21 am (UTC -4)
Are you sure it was Omar and not Boomer or Carton that sounded like an idiot?
charlies
5/29/2009-11:27am at 11:27 am (UTC -4)
’twas an idiot fest!
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:30am at 11:30 am (UTC -4)
Boomer and Carton are unbearable. Those two shouldn’t be on the radio.
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:32am at 11:32 am (UTC -4)
I actually like them. It’s the rest of the shows I can’t stand, except for the Schmooz, he’s just hilarious.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:42am at 11:42 am (UTC -4)
Well I still like you. I love the Schmooz too. He’s awesome.
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:23am at 11:23 am (UTC -4)
Interesting tidbit,
Philly is 9-14 @ home and 16-6 away.
Any explanations for this abnormality?
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:25am at 11:25 am (UTC -4)
0-2 on the road against teams that are better than them
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:26am at 11:26 am (UTC -4)
IMO, their pitching has been horrible, thats not a good formula at CBP.
charlies
5/29/2009-11:26am at 11:26 am (UTC -4)
I saw that. I think the explanation is actually pretty straight forward (I’m saying this without looking at stats, so if I’m wrong, don’t jump on me!): in that bandbox, the Phillies are at a severe disadvantage because they have such garbage pitching…
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:26am at 11:26 am (UTC -4)
That’s an interesting set of numbers. Could be their crappy pitching is just better able to handle playing in parks that aren’t sad jokes.
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:28am at 11:28 am (UTC -4)
I think we have a consensus
metsfan4decades
5/29/2009-11:29am at 11:29 am (UTC -4)
Not really. And from what I’m reading, their fans are totally confused by it also.
There was some ‘joking’ comment made by Charlie M. the other night that went something like ‘maybe the fans should stop excusing us for our WS win last year and get on this team a little at home’. wow – then he qualified he was joking. But I don’t think he was. It’s a pretty sad commentary if he’s looking for the fans to fix that home record.
The Phil fans still think ‘no worries’ b/c they’ve got just about the same record now as they did this time last year. Two different years though. Their pitching is falling apart. Probably lost Myers. Moyer is a shell of what he as last year. Park has been banished to the BP. Lidge is already less than what he as last year. Rolling is hitting what? .220? right now? Utley is slumping, Victorino and Worth have been very streaky, Howard hasn’t heated up yet. They’ll need all those pieces to make a run at the division.
Only one who has been consistent so far is Ibanez.
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:39am at 11:39 am (UTC -4)
“The Phil fans still think ‘no worries’ b/c they’ve got just about the same record now as they did this time last year.”
So, based on that logic, the Mets will take the division this year without worry. We were 22-24 last year through 46 games, this year we’re 26-20.
That’s horrible logic.
metsfan4decades
5/29/2009-11:42am at 11:42 am (UTC -4)
Exactly.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:30am at 11:30 am (UTC -4)
Got this one covered for you case since in stuck in philly
land.Hammels,Manuel and Amaro
have all commented in the media in the last couple weeks
that the world series hangover
they’ve suffered from at home
has to do with the off the field requests/demands of those in the philly area.
Things like charity dinners,
in season autograph signings,
appearances etc..
Theres been wat too much of
these off the field distractions which they don’t
have to deal with while in the road.Away from home,so far they’ve just been able to go out and play baseball.
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:35am at 11:35 am (UTC -4)
so, r they choking at home because of the pressures?
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:36am at 11:36 am (UTC -4)
lol
Nicely played, sir!
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:39am at 11:39 am (UTC -4)
i would love for the media to call em out for that. but it will never happen, they dont play in NY.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:39am at 11:39 am (UTC -4)
No dude,
time and distractions which will eventually end
AND that aint good news for us.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:40am at 11:40 am (UTC -4)
but mediocre pitching will never end.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:42am at 11:42 am (UTC -4)
neither do their nightly comebacks.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:43am at 11:43 am (UTC -4)
well, they cant play wash every night.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:46am at 11:46 am (UTC -4)
That’s true. I think they will have played Washington 12 times by the end of this weekend. Can someone confirm that?
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:48am at 11:48 am (UTC -4)
They’ll have played Washington 13 times by the end of the weekend.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:49am at 11:49 am (UTC -4)
yes your right, it would of been 13 but one game was PPD
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:55am at 11:55 am (UTC -4)
Ah, must’ve missed the fact there was a rainout. I need more coffee.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:56am at 11:56 am (UTC -4)
Give credit where it is due, because they are beating up on Washington. That’s how you build up your record. But, they won’t have those games that have been cupcakes many more times on their schedule.
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:59am at 11:59 am (UTC -4)
Agreed, ’10. We’re in the middle of one of those ‘cupcake’ sections of our schedule, so it’s time for US to take appropriate care of our own business. Gotta stop tanking against the Marlins.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:30am at 11:30 am (UTC -4)
case, look at a team like the red, they also play in a bandbox, they are at Home 13-12 Away 13-8. Not as drastic, but still a odd diff.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:33am at 11:33 am (UTC -4)
Reds have better pitching. Much better. They have 4 guys that can go out there and give you well above average starts.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:35am at 11:35 am (UTC -4)
Exactly, i was trying to say that unlike the Phils, the Reds can survive playing in a small park.
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:33am at 11:33 am (UTC -4)
diff is, Cincy has decent pitching
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:35am at 11:35 am (UTC -4)
Also,Cincy has
played us,philly,brewers and cards
already at home.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:36am at 11:36 am (UTC -4)
and i believe they played LA at CBP also.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:38am at 11:38 am (UTC -4)
sorry, disregard that post lol
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:37am at 11:37 am (UTC -4)
b/t/w
case weren’t you one of those you mocked me for
saying
cincy
could be a sleeper
b/c of their
staff?
AND that
the Dodgers would run away
w/the West?
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:41am at 11:41 am (UTC -4)
Cincy was my sleeper in the NL, too. Good young team, but still some major holes.
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-11:41am at 11:41 am (UTC -4)
don’t think so.
The dodgers lineup is too solid for anyone to think otherwise, and I really don’t know anything about Cincy other than they have good young pitching.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-11:44am at 11:44 am (UTC -4)
IMO, i think the bigger suprise in the NL Central is Milwaukee. Who knew? No Sheets and No CC thay they would be 27-20.
There's Always '10
5/29/2009-11:45am at 11:45 am (UTC -4)
Jay Bruce (bad start), Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Ramon Hernandez (who i don’t like at all).They have a good enough lineup considering their staff. Big question is, can their staff hold up this year, or will it fall apart like it did in 2H’08?
dirtysanchez
5/29/2009-11:42am at 11:42 am (UTC -4)
Citizens Bank Park…
charlies
5/29/2009-11:50am at 11:50 am (UTC -4)
Phils have hit 31 HRs and scored 108 runs at home.
Opponents have hit 38 HRs and scored 127 runs at CBP.
Phils pitching splits:
Home (209 IP) – ERA 5.34, WHIP 1.545, HR 38
Road (194.1 IP) – ERA 4.86, WHIP 1.379, HR 33
The pitching is bad.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:44am at 11:44 am (UTC -4)
Ok my bad Case.Cincy has alot of good
young talent and more on the way.
metsfan4decades
5/29/2009-11:46am at 11:46 am (UTC -4)
So far,if they’ve relying on the long ball at CBP for all their offense and come from behind wins, can’t wait until they come to Citi field. We’re getting it done lately playing some small ball and getting those double, hits in the gaps so we should have the advantage.
And right now, our SP is just better than theirs.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:50am at 11:50 am (UTC -4)
Ryan Howard doesn’t hit cheap
HRs.They’d go out anywhere.
Just sayin’.
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:51am at 11:51 am (UTC -4)
Well, we beat them in the 2 games they’ve already played at Citi. And one of those was a shaky Pelf start.
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:53am at 11:53 am (UTC -4)
Though 2 games is a meaningless sample, just noting it.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:54am at 11:54 am (UTC -4)
Sure thats great.
We just can’t con’t to lose series to the
Pirates and Padres of the world.
darknova306
5/29/2009-11:58am at 11:58 am (UTC -4)
Absolutely agreed. That was one of the things that killed us last year. The Nats/Pirates/Marlins/Padres were rough. That shouldn’t have been the case. We’ve already played a bad series against the Padres this year, but we’re beating the Nats and Pirates this year. We need to stop sucking against the Marlins and Braves, though…
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:49am at 11:49 am (UTC -4)
I’m just giving a serious answer
to what I thought was a serious
question by Case. It is and has been
for about 2 weeks now being discussed in and around Philly. So like I said
Hammels,amnuel and their GM have
answerwd it AND they aren’t happy about it. Look the Phillies aren’t going anywhere,they’re too good.
We may not like it BUT it is what
it is they haven’t been better than us for 2 yrs now by accident.
fongy2
5/29/2009-11:52am at 11:52 am (UTC -4)
But the sillies have Won their gms
against bad teams. Which we often fail
to do.
jonnyballgame
5/29/2009-12:02pm at 12:02 pm (UTC -4)
We all know why we are currently at this blog and we shouldn’t forget it. This was blog was created for many reasons to many people. And the spirit of this blog should rage on. Somethings are better left unsaid. Keep spreading the word about what this blog stands for and why its a better alternative. We are not at war, but we are the resistance.
nymetsfan718
5/29/2009-12:09pm at 12:09 pm (UTC -4)
NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-12:10pm at 12:10 pm (UTC -4)
are we quakers or pilgrims?
jonnyballgame
5/29/2009-12:15pm at 12:15 pm (UTC -4)
Goonies never say die!
CaseStreet
5/29/2009-1:04pm at 1:04 pm (UTC -4)
ooo, good one