My only comment: the Nationals are not that good.
May 13
Real Dirty Mets Forecast 05-13-10
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37 comments
stickguy
5/13/2010-2:47pm at 2:47 pm (UTC -4)
Oh oh pris. Mr. NJ is going to be coming down on you like a ton of bricks now!
but damn, I wish I was in south Florida this week.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-3:00pm at 3:00 pm (UTC -4)
I’d love to get our sister blog Centerfield Gate’s take on this.
I have always said that I simply would not look past the Nats when looking at teams we should be concerned with in 2010.
I think it is good for baseball what they have done so far and with some of the arms on the horizon they have a chance of surprising some people.
They may not be that good once everything is said and done. Heck we may not be also but they are playing better than us right now all one needs is to look at the standings.
I fully expect the Mets to finish ahead of them but that doesn’t prevent me of recognizing their effort so far.
darknova306
5/13/2010-2:54pm at 2:54 pm (UTC -4)
If the Nats are not that good, then what does that say about us losing 4 of 6 to them at home so far? I know I know, too negative, but still it’s frustrating.
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/13/2010-3:15pm at 3:15 pm (UTC -4)
The Mets are just extremely unlucky.
Or the Nats are using binoculars too.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-3:40pm at 3:40 pm (UTC -4)
Binoculars. Nice
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:04pm at 4:04 pm (UTC -4)
The Mets were 2 great catches away from WINNING 4 of 6. Keep the faith.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:05pm at 4:05 pm (UTC -4)
Do my eyes deceive me?
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:11pm at 4:11 pm (UTC -4)
Lol, ahhhhhhhhh, yea Im making an appearance. I feel horrible bout not contributing. I got excuses but who really wants to hear (read) them. Just want you guys to know that I keep up with the emails and I got ya back. ; )
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:32pm at 4:32 pm (UTC -4)
It’s good to hear from you hope all is well and thanks for still reading us.
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/13/2010-4:33pm at 4:33 pm (UTC -4)
Hey are you the Platino Powers?
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:42pm at 4:42 pm (UTC -4)
Uhhhhhhh, I am Lenny Dystra’s love child…
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:43pm at 4:43 pm (UTC -4)
*Dykstra
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/13/2010-4:46pm at 4:46 pm (UTC -4)
I guess you’re not the Platino Powers…
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:21pm at 4:21 pm (UTC -4)
Btw, the Nationls are better than we give them credit for.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:31pm at 4:31 pm (UTC -4)
There now that didn’t hurt one bit did it?
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:43pm at 4:43 pm (UTC -4)
Lol… It actually felt pretty good!!!!!!!
prismo
5/13/2010-4:31pm at 4:31 pm (UTC -4)
If you guys think Nieve’s overused…take a look at the Nats bullpen.
I think they have 2 or 3 relievers on pace to make 80 appearances, with Tyler Clippard on pace for like 120 innings pitched.
Not to mention Livan pitching like a cy young candidate.
Mark my words, the pitching staff (both starters and relievers) will be the downfall of this team.
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/13/2010-4:32pm at 4:32 pm (UTC -4)
Which team? the Mets?
prismo
5/13/2010-4:35pm at 4:35 pm (UTC -4)
Could say the same for the Mets.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:33pm at 4:33 pm (UTC -4)
Didn’t you hear?
The cavalry is coming.
prismo
5/13/2010-4:35pm at 4:35 pm (UTC -4)
Strasburg?
He’ll be on a VERY strict inning count (though for our sake, let’s hope he isn’t and throws out his arm).
It’s probably going to be like 100 innings, meaning he either won’t make it through the last couple months of the season, or he’ll have to pitch around 5 innings per game for the whole year.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:37pm at 4:37 pm (UTC -4)
Wishing injury now are we?
So sad to hear that.
You are right though Strasburg is part of the cavalry. There is also this kid called Drew Storen and this fellow with the last name of Wang.
prismo
5/13/2010-4:39pm at 4:39 pm (UTC -4)
They don’t even know what’s going on with Wang.
And you really think Livan will continue pitching lights out ball?
This team will fall apart, no doubt about it.
Now next year they could be competitive with the right off-season moves made.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:44pm at 4:44 pm (UTC -4)
I’ll have to take your word for it regarding Wang I can’t recall reading anything on him except what was reported back in Spring that he was expected to pitch in 2010.
If you read something saying it is not know if he will pitch in 2010 let me know I’d like to read that.
I don’t know about Livan all I know is right now with the loss of Marquis they have held their own. Sometimes its better to be lucky than good I guess since some feel what they have accomplished so far is not because they are good.
Will they fall apart as you assure us? Probably but then again probably not. It will be fun to see how far they can push it.
prismo
5/13/2010-4:47pm at 4:47 pm (UTC -4)
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/2010/05/chien-ming_wang_targeted_for_j.html
The cavalry’s coming….in July. Back from shoulder issues too.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:50pm at 4:50 pm (UTC -4)
Thanks Prismo for the link.
I never expected him back before the A.S.B. Looks like he is on schedule to pitch down the stretch for the Nats.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:52pm at 4:52 pm (UTC -4)
So nothing has changed for me everything is as expected so far.
Storen Strasburg and Wang may help push the Nats into some meaningful games if things break right for them.
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:53pm at 4:53 pm (UTC -4)
Wang is not a threat IMO. He’ll be down again agter 2 starts.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:54pm at 4:54 pm (UTC -4)
Boo
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:46pm at 4:46 pm (UTC -4)
They still do have young pitching and a good young lineup. Ivan and Livan there for leadership. They gotta good thing going in DC. As far as if it will pay off this yr remains to be seen.
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:40pm at 4:40 pm (UTC -4)
Wang?
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:42pm at 4:42 pm (UTC -4)
Whoops, didnt read the replies on Wang. Whomp whomp..
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/13/2010-4:51pm at 4:51 pm (UTC -4)
Who the heck is Platino Power???
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:52pm at 4:52 pm (UTC -4)
Cerrone
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:54pm at 4:54 pm (UTC -4)
Oh ok.. I thought I had gone full retard for a second cuz I had no idea what Prismo was talking about.
Mr North Jersey
5/13/2010-4:56pm at 4:56 pm (UTC -4)
Platino Power is a mystery person that somehow got in trdmb’s fantasy baseball league. It is widely speculated that Platino Power is Matt Cerrrone going deep undercover behind enemy lines to find what makes TRDMB tick.
QnsNative718
5/13/2010-4:58pm at 4:58 pm (UTC -4)
Valkyrie.