Comments on: postGame: Mets 13 Marlins 0

By: metsfan05

metsfan05 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:13:24 +0000

OMG i loved that interview idk y but even tho chad johnson is 1 of the most arrogant players in the NFL i still love the way he talks during interviews.

thats it? ROFL

By: astoriametsfan72

astoriametsfan72 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:47:05 +0000

exactly. let Braves crow on about Glavine and his 80mph fastball, a shallow and VERY questionable bullpen.

But at the end of the day, there are three areas the Mets are better than the Braves:

1) Defense. Mets have the best up the middle defense in the NL, perhaps in baseball. They are a VERY good defensive team. With the Braves, Escobar is unproven at this point and has some issues with his throwing. I’ll take Castillo’s defense over Johnson’s every day of the week. And don’t even talk about the centerfielders….please.

2)Pitching. Enough said. Starting pitching and bullpen. Best in the NL. Even with Pedro out.

3) Speed on the bases. Mets can manufacture runs much easier than the Braves. The Braves offense is a stand around and hope for the three run homer offense. The Mets can do that, but what makes them really dangerous is the speed on the basepaths. Speed never goes into slumps, power hitters and line-ups do. Mets are aggressive in stealing a bases. The first 4 guys in the Mets line-up can steal 30 bases each with their eyes closed. This puts unrelenting pressure on the pitchers and the defense because there is a threat there is frequently going to be a player in scoring position. The box score doesn’t reflect the effect this has on the opposing team, but you can see it with your eyes when watching the game.

By: djbutler

djbutler — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:02:04 +0000

I agree that taking calls is awkward, but because of the potential for fan interaction, it would be a nice addition to blowouts and rain delays, good call Matt. Now, you just have to get that idea up to the SNY gameday producers.

By: m00kie

m00kie — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:46:21 +0000

why do “you know this offense will sputter?” What are you basing that statement on? You know there’s another game tomorrow .. that’s about it.

By: m00kie

m00kie — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:44:29 +0000

I was taught at an early age that rooting against the Yankees is of prime importance…My family rooted against the yankees (and for the dodgers) long before there were any Mets. That’s bled into a bit of a Red Sox affinity for me..anytime they win I feel like that’s a blow to the Yanks.

By: Nate W.

Nate W. — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:41:43 +0000

Rubin Gotey, the second coming… of Marco Scutaro

By: Nate W.

Nate W. — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:15:07 +0000

yup, and there is no way their pitching staff lasts the whole year. There just isnt enough depth in quality arms, so let them get as many wins as they can against the Braves and Phils.

By: irish_eagle

irish_eagle — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:48:27 +0000

I think you’re wrong about PIttsburgh vs Florida. I think Florida and San Francisco are easily the worst two teams in the league. Pittsburgh has some decent pitchers and should be at least respectable.

By: irish_eagle

irish_eagle — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:42:29 +0000

You guys must be young. Clearly you don’t remember how much the Yankees and, especially their fans, deserved hating during late 70s and early 80s.

By: irish_eagle

irish_eagle — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:38:11 +0000

I’ve seen this word “raking” used a couple of times. I’m not sure of its meaning in this context. The first time I saw it I thought it had to do with defense, but now I think it’s hitting.

Can you help?