Read: Why the Mets are Different in ’08
At his blog for ESPN.com, Peter Gammons lists five reasons why the Mets are a different team in 2008 compared to 2007.
His number one reason is Johan Santana, who is third in the NL in ERA at 2.70, first in quality starts with 24 and has had his bullpen blow six saves this season.
His other four reasons are as follows:
…M…V…P…no further explanation needed…
- Jose Reyes, who since May 11th has had a .381 OBP, .320 average, and an .890 OPS.
- Mike Pelfrey, who has stepped up with the injury to John Maine and has provided the Mets with a 1-2 punch behind Santana.
- Daniel Murphy and Nick Evans, who have performed more than anyone expected.
…i met murphy for the first time yesterday and he was just as advertised, a good kid who just wants to perform…i asked him about a potential move to second base and his answer to me was, “I don’t care where they put me, I just want to hit”...
…added to by Matthew Cerrone…
…exactly, because, ‘Daniel Murphy means business’…
