The 2006 New York Mets...

[Skerik]

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Also, as I've mentioned, the Mets have clearly lost their focus. Bad approaches at the plate, especially last night, and they've looked like keystone cops out in the field at times in this series. They're a loose, unfocused team without much to play for until the playoffs start.

They've built up a big lead, they're going to coast for the final month and a half of the season, and they deserve to. But that's a dangerous game to play, hoping you can regain that focus when it matters.

[jLp_vAkEr0]

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It's not a coincidence. We're in here because the Mets problems have been exposed in this series.

The Mets main problem has been well documented since spring training. Sarting pitching depth and the health of the 2 aces, Pedro and Glavine.
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To quote fsquid, winning the National League championship this year is like bragging you're the valedictorian of summer school. All the pressure is on the Mets. They are the cream of the NL crop.

And your point is?

[jLp_vAkEr0]

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Also, as I've mentioned, the Mets have clearly lost their focus. Bad approaches at the plate, especially last night, and they've looked like keystone cops out in the field at times in this series. They're a loose, unfocused team without much to play for until the playoffs start.

They've built up a big lead, they're going to coast for the final month and a half of the season, and they deserve to. But that's a dangerous game to play, hoping you can regain that focus when it matters.

I don't think they've lost their focus but I would understand if they would. But I don't see that with a guy like Randolph at the helm. Their bats are struggling. That's all. It happens you know. Before this series the Mets had upped their record to 26 games over .500 for the 1st time this year. That doesn't sound like a team losing their focus.

[Knight165]

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It's not a coincidence. We're in here because the Mets problems have been exposed in this series. To quote fsquid, winning the National League championship this year is like bragging you're the valedictorian of summer school. All the pressure is on the Mets. They are the cream of the NL crop.

Please Sully.....the Mets problem is they are on a cold streak and are losing because of it. The Phillies have not "exposed the weakness" of the team with the best record in the NL.
Yeah...we managed to win 70+ games this year, so far....without our #1 starter for a month....losing our setup man and having to trade our rightfielder to aquire a new one(mistake if you ask me...we should have just brought up another reliever) and a SUB>>>>SUB>>>SUPpar season from our #4 hitter, because nobody could figure out "our weakness"...hahahaha...RIGHT!
Sour grapes from you Philly fans. That's what this is about.
That's okay though....I relished in the Braves getting knocked out of the playoffs for the last decade

M.K.
Knight165

[Sully]

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The Mets main problem has been well documented since spring training. Sarting pitching depth and the health of the 2 aces, Pedro and Glavine.
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And your point is?

My point is, if the Mets are in the AL, they aren't a playoff team.

[Knight165]

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My point is, if the Mets are in the AL, they aren't a playoff team.

Your point is on your head....but with a good haircut and a hat.....you could cover it.

M.K.
Knight165

[Sully]

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Please Sully.....the Mets problem is they are on a cold streak and are losing because of it. The Phillies have not "exposed the weakness" of the team with the best record in the NL.
Yeah...we managed to win 70+ games this year, so far....without our #1 starter for a month....losing our setup man and having to trade our rightfielder to aquire a new one(mistake if you ask me...we should have just brought up another reliever) and a SUB>>>>SUB>>>SUPpar season from our #4 hitter, because nobody could figure out "our weakness"...hahahaha...RIGHT!
Sour grapes from you Philly fans. That's what this is about.
That's okay though....I relished in the Braves getting knocked out of the playoffs for the last decade

M.K.
Knight165

Sour grapes? Because I posted what I believe the Mets weakness is? I didn't bring the Phillies into this thread.

I made a post last week documenting what the strengths and weaknesses of the AL teams were. Sorry if I have an opinion....

[jLp_vAkEr0]

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My point is, if the Mets are in the AL, they aren't a playoff team.

And you know this right? LOL!

Your point is meaningless. The Mets play in the NL.

If I didn't have hair, I'd be blad. I'm not.

If the Phillies were in 1st place, you would also find that point meaningless and laughable. But they aren't.

Sour grapes.

[Sully]

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I should have known better...
An intelligent conversation with Mets fans? Shame on me.

The Mets are the best team in the MLB. Their offense is unstoppable. Pedro will carry them to the World Series title.

There! Now, will you guys accept me?

[jLp_vAkEr0]

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I should have known better...
An intelligent conversation with Mets fans? Shame on me.

Who's the one claiming the Mets wouldn't be a playoff team in the AL? Can you give me some lotto numbers to boot?

The Mets are the best team in the MLB. Their offense is unstoppable. Pedro will carry them to the World Series title.

See, I don't see any Mets fans around here claiming that. It's all in your mind.

[Sully]

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All in my mind....yeah, that's it.

Good luck in today's game.

[EWRMETS]

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The Mets have a shot at the World Series because there's a good chance for them to be in it...once that happens, anything can happen. The Mets in the AL would compete for a playoff spot. This team does have huge holes. They really don't have one pitcher that I am confident will win a game in the playoffs. Pedro is hurt and has been pretty lousy following his great start, Tom Glavine has been awful, El Duque is so inconsistent...it could be argued that their best pitcher right now is John Maine. The Mets bullpen has an inconsistent setup man (Heilman) and a closer who looks due for huge blown saves in the playoffs. The Mets are going to need to outslug teams to win in the playoffs. It wouldn't surprise me if they didn't make it past the first round.

The bright side is that the Mets have the best centerfielder, shortstop, and third baseman in the NL and they are all under 30. The Mets are going to need to completely overhaul their pitching, but they are goin to hit for a long time.

[Sully]

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The Mets have a shot at the World Series because there's a good chance for them to be in it...once that happens, anything can happen. The Mets in the AL would compete for a playoff spot. This team does have huge holes. They really don't have one pitcher that I am confident will win a game in the playoffs. Pedro is hurt and has been pretty lousy following his great start, Tom Glavine has been awful, El Duque is so inconsistent...it could be argued that their best pitcher right now is John Maine. The Mets bullpen has an inconsistent setup man (Heilman) and a closer who looks due for huge blown saves in the playoffs. The Mets are going to need to outslug teams to win in the playoffs. It wouldn't surprise me if they didn't make it past the first round.

The bright side is that the Mets have the best centerfielder, shortstop, and third baseman in the NL and they are all under 30. The Mets are going to need to completely overhaul their pitching, but they are goin to hit for a long time.

I agree that the Mets are going to be NL contenders for years. IMHO, they are one good starter from being the best team in MLB. Minaya has done an unbelievable job in his short time with the Mets.

I was at the game last night, and when they flashed Delgado's stats up on the jumbotron, my jaw nearly hit the floor. I had no idea he was struggling that much at the plate.

As much as I hate the Mets, Wright and Reyes are two of my favorite players. Beltran has cooled off a bit, too. A couple weeks ago, I thought the NL MVP was his. Stat wise, Howard and Berkman have pulled ahead, but the Mets' overall record probably gives Beltran the edge.

[cjonesfan921]

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I said to this to my friends, Mets fans, and i'll say it again; if Minaya had a shot at getting Zito for Milledge, he should've done it. Although I believe the Mets will be contenders for years, this is a great shot for them this year. I don't know if the A's would even accept that, but if they did and the Minaya backed out then it was a huge mistake.

BTW a post on here made me laugh, the Met fan referred to Glavine as an ACE. Those days are gone, His unbelievable first half was a fluke, and mostly everyone knows that.

[EWRMETS]

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I agree that the Mets are going to be NL contenders for years. IMHO, they are one good starter from being the best team in MLB. Minaya has done an unbelievable job in his short time with the Mets.

I was at the game last night, and when they flashed Delgado's stats up on the jumbotron, my jaw nearly hit the floor. I had no idea he was struggling that much at the plate.

As much as I hate the Mets, Wright and Reyes are two of my favorite players. Beltran has cooled off a bit, too. A couple weeks ago, I thought the NL MVP was his. Stat wise, Howard and Berkman have pulled ahead, but the Mets' overall record probably gives Beltran the edge.

Delgado has been incredibly streaky this year. He's on pace for 36 homers and over 100 rbis, but his batting average stinks. He could end up hitting 40 and 110 or could end up hitting 29, 90 the way his season has been.

You pretty much have your own Wright in Chase Utley (except 4 years older) and Ryan Howard is as beast. If the Phils had starters, they'd be dangerous.