I'm going to try to be less garbage this year with this.
All I have to say so far about this year's off-season is, is it possible for the Yankees to go bankrupt? I still think they're not that great. Their recent moves are reminiscent of the past New York Knicks, when thought they were destined for greatness bringing in Isiah Thomas, Steve Frances and Stephon Marbury.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Clemens vs. McNamee
For those of you who read this blog and may not have been around during the day, Roger Clemens faced off against his trainer Brian McNamee in front of the Congressional Board. The meeting was set up that the Congressman got an alloted amount of time to drill McNamee and Clemens. I was unaware until midway through the interrogation, that Clemens did not have to participate in this event, but he did anyway. I honestly think that this whole hearing was stupid, because like one of the congressman said, we're not lawyers. They had no idea how to conduct a trial, leave the question to the Feds.
I think the meeting started off with a bang. Congress definitely did not hold back to start. Maryland Congressman Elijiah Cummings absolutely destroyed Clemens. At this point, I decided to sit at home and watch the entire interrogation. I loved that Cummings continuously reminded Clemens that he was under oath, to make it sink in how bad lying would be for his own good.
I also didn't realize how dishonest Brian McNamee was. He's lied to just about everybody on the earth about this whole HGH/steroids thing. He's considered to be a drug dealer, the same as a coke/crack dealer on the street, just with designer drugs. Brian McNamee's lies and dishonesty might be the best thing Clemens has going for him, his lack of credibility. But you know what, I don't think Brian McNamee's lies travel this far, I honestly think he told the God's truth, 100% today.
"Andy Pettitte is my friend. He was my friend before this, and will be my friend after this. I think Andy has misheard." Well, I don't think Andy Pettitte needs a hearing aid, but what words rhyme with steroids or HGH? Uh...none. Honestly, there is no way he could have misconstrued the situation so bad that Pettitte would go to Congress and say that Clemens was injected with HGH and steroids. Wouldn't you think before this whole thing happened (given the notion that Clemens is not guilty), Pettitte would have gotten the facts straight? Clemens is a bold faced liar, no doubt in my mind. But, what will result of this?
Absolutely, nothing. Zilch. Nil. Nodda. N/A. You know why? This whole bullshit matter is heresay. The Congressional meeting was absolutely pointless. The only reason Clemens agreed to do it was to attempt to change the public opinion. I can't possibly understand the people who think Clemens is innocent. I think that person who thinks Clemens is innocent is a person who just wants makes themselves sound smarter than the rest of the majority, which is CLEMENS IS LYING.
This whole ordeal probably wouldn't be anything near a case if it were just rumors. Brian McNamee geniously saved syringes, gauze and other physical forms of evidence which got forwarded to the federal government. But, let's dwell on it a little more. Give me a break, 2001? McNamee has been saving this material for close to eight years. Who's to say it hasn't been tampered with? No doubt in my mind will the lab tests show Clemens' DNA. But guess what? That doesn't change anything. The only way in my mind that Clemens should be indicted or convicted of a crime, is if there is video footage. It would have to look like this: Brian Mcnamee takes a needle to Roger Clemens' arm, with a bottle labeled Human Growth Hormones. With this visual, it would have to sound like this: McNamee: "I'm injecting you with Human Growth Hormones Roger." Clemens: Boy, I love Human Growth Hormones, thank you for injecting me with Human Growth Hormones. I love them, and I have just taken HGH."
Guess what? That's not going to happen, and never will. There is no case. "If it does not fit, you must acquit," to quote Johnny Cochran. In this case it's more like, "If you can't prove shit, get the fuck over it." - Jay Radka
I think the meeting started off with a bang. Congress definitely did not hold back to start. Maryland Congressman Elijiah Cummings absolutely destroyed Clemens. At this point, I decided to sit at home and watch the entire interrogation. I loved that Cummings continuously reminded Clemens that he was under oath, to make it sink in how bad lying would be for his own good.
I also didn't realize how dishonest Brian McNamee was. He's lied to just about everybody on the earth about this whole HGH/steroids thing. He's considered to be a drug dealer, the same as a coke/crack dealer on the street, just with designer drugs. Brian McNamee's lies and dishonesty might be the best thing Clemens has going for him, his lack of credibility. But you know what, I don't think Brian McNamee's lies travel this far, I honestly think he told the God's truth, 100% today.
"Andy Pettitte is my friend. He was my friend before this, and will be my friend after this. I think Andy has misheard." Well, I don't think Andy Pettitte needs a hearing aid, but what words rhyme with steroids or HGH? Uh...none. Honestly, there is no way he could have misconstrued the situation so bad that Pettitte would go to Congress and say that Clemens was injected with HGH and steroids. Wouldn't you think before this whole thing happened (given the notion that Clemens is not guilty), Pettitte would have gotten the facts straight? Clemens is a bold faced liar, no doubt in my mind. But, what will result of this?
Absolutely, nothing. Zilch. Nil. Nodda. N/A. You know why? This whole bullshit matter is heresay. The Congressional meeting was absolutely pointless. The only reason Clemens agreed to do it was to attempt to change the public opinion. I can't possibly understand the people who think Clemens is innocent. I think that person who thinks Clemens is innocent is a person who just wants makes themselves sound smarter than the rest of the majority, which is CLEMENS IS LYING.
This whole ordeal probably wouldn't be anything near a case if it were just rumors. Brian McNamee geniously saved syringes, gauze and other physical forms of evidence which got forwarded to the federal government. But, let's dwell on it a little more. Give me a break, 2001? McNamee has been saving this material for close to eight years. Who's to say it hasn't been tampered with? No doubt in my mind will the lab tests show Clemens' DNA. But guess what? That doesn't change anything. The only way in my mind that Clemens should be indicted or convicted of a crime, is if there is video footage. It would have to look like this: Brian Mcnamee takes a needle to Roger Clemens' arm, with a bottle labeled Human Growth Hormones. With this visual, it would have to sound like this: McNamee: "I'm injecting you with Human Growth Hormones Roger." Clemens: Boy, I love Human Growth Hormones, thank you for injecting me with Human Growth Hormones. I love them, and I have just taken HGH."
Guess what? That's not going to happen, and never will. There is no case. "If it does not fit, you must acquit," to quote Johnny Cochran. In this case it's more like, "If you can't prove shit, get the fuck over it." - Jay Radka
Friday, February 8, 2008
Shaqlemensopau (Shack-lemens-o-pow)
If you had a player on your fantasy team with the last name of Shaqlemensopau, you'd have a huge, juiced winy player on your team. Shaquille O'Neal, Roger Clemens and Pau Gasol are the guys I want to cover today.
Ok, Roger Clemens. Everybody knows you cheated and you're going to be cell buddy's with Michael Vick. Way to go from just having to admit your use and not getting in trouble to lying and going to jail. I don't think the lying is worth it, and either will be the prison cafeteria food. HA, fool.
Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq, you are a 32 year old 325 pound center in the NBA. You were a 26 year old 280 pound NBA SUPERSTAR center for most of your career, but reality is setting in now. I honestly think Shaq will not help the Suns out at all. Have you people ever seen the Suns play? I don't think the Suns front office see how their team scores points. It's called RUN AND GUN MAN. I could walk across the court faster than Shaq could run it, he does not fit into their system at all. I think we've seen the last of Shaq as an elite player in the NBA. By the way, Shawn Marion? Good trade by the heat.
Pau Gasol. I hate you. You're just another winy European big man, but very very good. The Lakers have once become an elite team in every single position. It must be nice to be Phil Jackson and Coach K. Do you ever have a bad team? Yeah that's all I had to say about Pau, but I still think the Hornets are the best in the west.
NBA finals call:
Spurs vs Celtics
Celtics in 7
Ok, Roger Clemens. Everybody knows you cheated and you're going to be cell buddy's with Michael Vick. Way to go from just having to admit your use and not getting in trouble to lying and going to jail. I don't think the lying is worth it, and either will be the prison cafeteria food. HA, fool.
Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq, you are a 32 year old 325 pound center in the NBA. You were a 26 year old 280 pound NBA SUPERSTAR center for most of your career, but reality is setting in now. I honestly think Shaq will not help the Suns out at all. Have you people ever seen the Suns play? I don't think the Suns front office see how their team scores points. It's called RUN AND GUN MAN. I could walk across the court faster than Shaq could run it, he does not fit into their system at all. I think we've seen the last of Shaq as an elite player in the NBA. By the way, Shawn Marion? Good trade by the heat.
Pau Gasol. I hate you. You're just another winy European big man, but very very good. The Lakers have once become an elite team in every single position. It must be nice to be Phil Jackson and Coach K. Do you ever have a bad team? Yeah that's all I had to say about Pau, but I still think the Hornets are the best in the west.
NBA finals call:
Spurs vs Celtics
Celtics in 7
Sunday, February 3, 2008
THE GEEEEEEEEEEEEE MEN!
WOW, that was a hell of a game. I'm not going to call myself a genius for calling the Giants win and predicting them to win by three, but THE NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS came to play my friends.
Let's start with this. We all remember McCown to Poole, (goodbye Vikings) 4th and 26 (McNabb to Freddie Mitchell) and now Manning to Tyree? DAVID TYREE? HAHA, Tyree had four catches in the regular season, but had four catches, a TD and a game saving catch that will go down in Superbowl History. Make no mistake my friends, nobody will forget this game, especially the New England Patriots.
Here's my breakdown of the game. We all know how absurdly good Tom Brady is in the shotgun without 300 pound lineman in his face right? Tonight, the world witnessed how ungodly terrible he is when the Giants are bringing Osi and Strahan from both sides ALL game, must have been terrifying. The Giants ultimately exposed Brady's weakness, his ability to execute under pressure. Let's look back to the regular season. The Patriots offense struggled big-time against formidable pass-rushing defenses, such as the Eagles, Chargers, Ravens (Yes, despite their age, they brought the heat) and the Giants. Although the Patriots beat all of those teams at least once, the Giants weren't going to accept another beating.
This is how I look at it, completely irrelevant if you don't play video games. Remember Megaman 2? It seemed like the entire season, all other opposing teams playing the Patriots stood as Heatman. The Patriots were Bubbleman, completely dousing their opponents all season, until they ran into Cutman at the end, he always had Bubbleman's number.
ANYWAY. Don't get me wrong, if the Patriots were to play the Giants 10 times, they'd win nine. Unfortunately for the Patriots, the famous line "Any given Sunday" finally caught up with them. And, unfortunately for the Patriots, it was the most important Sunday of the year. GO GIANTS.
Let's start with this. We all remember McCown to Poole, (goodbye Vikings) 4th and 26 (McNabb to Freddie Mitchell) and now Manning to Tyree? DAVID TYREE? HAHA, Tyree had four catches in the regular season, but had four catches, a TD and a game saving catch that will go down in Superbowl History. Make no mistake my friends, nobody will forget this game, especially the New England Patriots.
Here's my breakdown of the game. We all know how absurdly good Tom Brady is in the shotgun without 300 pound lineman in his face right? Tonight, the world witnessed how ungodly terrible he is when the Giants are bringing Osi and Strahan from both sides ALL game, must have been terrifying. The Giants ultimately exposed Brady's weakness, his ability to execute under pressure. Let's look back to the regular season. The Patriots offense struggled big-time against formidable pass-rushing defenses, such as the Eagles, Chargers, Ravens (Yes, despite their age, they brought the heat) and the Giants. Although the Patriots beat all of those teams at least once, the Giants weren't going to accept another beating.
This is how I look at it, completely irrelevant if you don't play video games. Remember Megaman 2? It seemed like the entire season, all other opposing teams playing the Patriots stood as Heatman. The Patriots were Bubbleman, completely dousing their opponents all season, until they ran into Cutman at the end, he always had Bubbleman's number.
ANYWAY. Don't get me wrong, if the Patriots were to play the Giants 10 times, they'd win nine. Unfortunately for the Patriots, the famous line "Any given Sunday" finally caught up with them. And, unfortunately for the Patriots, it was the most important Sunday of the year. GO GIANTS.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
It's a Superbowl Sundae
Well, I can't remember the last time I cared about a Super Bowl winner, actually I don't think I've ever really cared about the Super Bowl. When I think of the Super Bowl, I always hear this movie quote in the back of my head. "Food....food, fooooood, foood!" Yes, a certain Bill Paxton/Helen Hunt movie comes to mind when I think about that.
Everywhere I read and hear, Philadelphia has the best food for tail-gating in the country. That probably explains why we are the ugliest and fattest people in the country (and if the United States is the fattest country in the world, Philadelphia might be the fattest city in the world). But, I'm more than proud of that, because I'd rather live till I'm 60 eating pizza and cheese steaks than live till I'm 100 somewhere else in the world eating tofu and rice cakes.
ANYWAY, The New York Football Giants will square off against The New England Patriots this Sunday. Sure, ESPN always says that the time off between the last playoff game and the Super Bowl gives the better coach the best chance to win. Well guess what, has Bill Belichick really had to coach at all this year? The first ten games of the season, he probably may have had to call 6 or 7 plays each game, because they turned into about 40 points each game. As for Tom Coughlin, the NFL seems to always be a crap shoot.
Now, I'm going to have to give the Giants credit for making it this far. They have done an unbelievable job of bringing up their rookies, all eight of them have been given substantial playing time and have produced in big situations. Tom Coughlin pulled his Giants out of the rubbish in the NFC, and yes, every team has probably made their excuses as to why they should be where the Giants are. Guess what? Too bad, the Giants executed, and they did not. I gave my award to Tom Coughlin for coach of the year. Tom Coughlin IS the better coach this year and has had to exercise his full coaching abilities all year against a very evenly matched (for the most part) NFC. This is why I think the Giants are going to win. Some people say the Patriots have a vendetta and I'll agree, but the Giants have to shut up the largest media base in the world (NYC). Hell, I feel like the Giants HAVE to play in NEW JERSEY so that the fans don't murder the players. GO GIANTS.
My prediction.
31-28 Giants.
And if I'm completely wrong, I'm gonna hear this until next year.
Everywhere I read and hear, Philadelphia has the best food for tail-gating in the country. That probably explains why we are the ugliest and fattest people in the country (and if the United States is the fattest country in the world, Philadelphia might be the fattest city in the world). But, I'm more than proud of that, because I'd rather live till I'm 60 eating pizza and cheese steaks than live till I'm 100 somewhere else in the world eating tofu and rice cakes.
ANYWAY, The New York Football Giants will square off against The New England Patriots this Sunday. Sure, ESPN always says that the time off between the last playoff game and the Super Bowl gives the better coach the best chance to win. Well guess what, has Bill Belichick really had to coach at all this year? The first ten games of the season, he probably may have had to call 6 or 7 plays each game, because they turned into about 40 points each game. As for Tom Coughlin, the NFL seems to always be a crap shoot.
Now, I'm going to have to give the Giants credit for making it this far. They have done an unbelievable job of bringing up their rookies, all eight of them have been given substantial playing time and have produced in big situations. Tom Coughlin pulled his Giants out of the rubbish in the NFC, and yes, every team has probably made their excuses as to why they should be where the Giants are. Guess what? Too bad, the Giants executed, and they did not. I gave my award to Tom Coughlin for coach of the year. Tom Coughlin IS the better coach this year and has had to exercise his full coaching abilities all year against a very evenly matched (for the most part) NFC. This is why I think the Giants are going to win. Some people say the Patriots have a vendetta and I'll agree, but the Giants have to shut up the largest media base in the world (NYC). Hell, I feel like the Giants HAVE to play in NEW JERSEY so that the fans don't murder the players. GO GIANTS.
My prediction.
31-28 Giants.
And if I'm completely wrong, I'm gonna hear this until next year.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
This is smore stuff, so pay attention!
Before I put 22 movie posters on my walls in my room this past August, I had about 55 or so Sports Illustrated for Kids pullouts of Athlete of The Month on my wall. I really didn't think twice about it until now, but I had a poster of Roger Clemens as a Toronto Blue Jay hanging up. Interestingly enough, Major League Baseball and Congress are pin-pointing Clemens' use of HGH in the years he spent in Toronto, makes me want to vomit.
Let me just come out and say this though. The media and congress make such a big deal about athletes being heroes and role models to "the kids" and the fans. Guess what, the kids and the fans don't give a shit. Playing front-yard baseball and pretending you're Ken Griffey jr. at age six was incredible, I'll give you that. But if I were six years old, pretending to be Ken Griffey jr., and heard on the news that he did steroids, I probably wouldn't even know what that meant. Kids don't have a perception about steroids, the statements are completely irrelevant. What makes congress think kids know what HGH is? HGH!? Human growth hormones, what is becoming of Pro sports? If I were a six year old juiced Ken Griffey jr., I'd still want to be him because then I'd be able to hit the ball further than ever before right?
Back to the Roger Clemens thing. I listen to too much sports radio and it really pisses me off that people call in and say 'I don't think Clemens cheated." How in the right mind can you think that? And have the stones to call a radio station so that the whole Delaware valley can hear your absurd comments? I have two explanations for people who call in and say that. The first is because they want to try to sound different than everybody else that is right, or you really are just that stupid.
Listen people, HE IS GUILTY. If you disagree, I want you to answer me these five questions:
1. Why did the trial get delayed? (Clearly, the Feds wanted more time to gather more information to really nab Clemens, they know he's fucked.)
2. Why IN GOD'S NAME did Clemens and his attorney record a phone conversation? (Isn't it interesting how legally you only need 1 person's consent to record a conversation in the states of Texas and New York?)
3. Why did Clemens go on 60 minutes, have an 18,000 word essay published and participate in a press conference nationally televised? (For those of you don't know about the essay, it's the longest bullshit essay you've ever seen comparing Clemens' stats to the rest of the league at that time in attempt to make it seem like he was in the median with the rest of baseball.)
4. How in god's name did he record a 1.876 era in 2005 in Houston at the age of 42? (In 1989, Nolan Ryan was 42, he had an era of 3.20, come on now.)
5. Does he really "not give a rat's ass" about not being in the hall of fame? (Yeah right, if he didn't care he would have admitted his drug use already)
My prediction with all this, Clemens will plead guilty in front of the Grand Jury. If he pleads not guilty and gets away with it, it will be the greatest lie of our time. The only thing that makes me nervous until they come up with solid evidence, is that all of this is based on hearsay. Time will tell.
Let me just come out and say this though. The media and congress make such a big deal about athletes being heroes and role models to "the kids" and the fans. Guess what, the kids and the fans don't give a shit. Playing front-yard baseball and pretending you're Ken Griffey jr. at age six was incredible, I'll give you that. But if I were six years old, pretending to be Ken Griffey jr., and heard on the news that he did steroids, I probably wouldn't even know what that meant. Kids don't have a perception about steroids, the statements are completely irrelevant. What makes congress think kids know what HGH is? HGH!? Human growth hormones, what is becoming of Pro sports? If I were a six year old juiced Ken Griffey jr., I'd still want to be him because then I'd be able to hit the ball further than ever before right?
Back to the Roger Clemens thing. I listen to too much sports radio and it really pisses me off that people call in and say 'I don't think Clemens cheated." How in the right mind can you think that? And have the stones to call a radio station so that the whole Delaware valley can hear your absurd comments? I have two explanations for people who call in and say that. The first is because they want to try to sound different than everybody else that is right, or you really are just that stupid.
Listen people, HE IS GUILTY. If you disagree, I want you to answer me these five questions:
1. Why did the trial get delayed? (Clearly, the Feds wanted more time to gather more information to really nab Clemens, they know he's fucked.)
2. Why IN GOD'S NAME did Clemens and his attorney record a phone conversation? (Isn't it interesting how legally you only need 1 person's consent to record a conversation in the states of Texas and New York?)
3. Why did Clemens go on 60 minutes, have an 18,000 word essay published and participate in a press conference nationally televised? (For those of you don't know about the essay, it's the longest bullshit essay you've ever seen comparing Clemens' stats to the rest of the league at that time in attempt to make it seem like he was in the median with the rest of baseball.)
4. How in god's name did he record a 1.876 era in 2005 in Houston at the age of 42? (In 1989, Nolan Ryan was 42, he had an era of 3.20, come on now.)
5. Does he really "not give a rat's ass" about not being in the hall of fame? (Yeah right, if he didn't care he would have admitted his drug use already)
My prediction with all this, Clemens will plead guilty in front of the Grand Jury. If he pleads not guilty and gets away with it, it will be the greatest lie of our time. The only thing that makes me nervous until they come up with solid evidence, is that all of this is based on hearsay. Time will tell.
The New Mr. Met
Welcome to the Jay Radka baseball blog, home of outrageous sports opinions, predictions and commentary. I cordially invite all of you readers out there to challenge my thoughts and opinions over the course of this exciting, upcoming MLB season. For those of you who don't know who I am, I'm a Philadelphia area native and I follow the Phillies, Eagles, Sixers and Flyers closely; in addition, I have a wide knowledge of all other Pro teams around the U.S.
Let me tell you why I think The New York Mets are a fraud.
I think everybody can remember back to last September when the the New York Mets might have had the worst meltdown in sports history. Clearly, the Mets had a dynamite lineup from lead off to the five hole; but I think we have to pin-point their major flaw: starting pitching. We'll get to that already solved problem shortly.
Let's just start by saying the Mets got lucky with the show of Oliver Perez. Seriously, look at his stats. Perez posted his best ERA, wins and innings since 2005. Risen from the dead, Oliver Perez's 15 wins still weren't enough to push the Metropolitans to the playoffs. Imagine if he had won 16?
From Perez we jump to Jose Reyes. He is another reason why the Mets couldn't get it going towards the end of the season. Remember when Jose Reyes went 5 for 32 in his last 7 games? A dynamic lead off hitter shouldn't be batting a cool .156 during the pennant race right? Although, he is a terrifying lead off batter, you ususally see a single, stolen base, stolen base, run in the first inning if he gets on. But, none of that, Jose Reyes.
Carlos Beltran, get darker sun glasses, maybe you wouldn't have missed that ball in center field.
Tom Glavine, way to give up like 230434034 in the first inning against the Marlins. That was so horrible, the Braves decided to give the old man another chance.
THE BEST PART: HOW BOUT THE METS SENDING AN APOLOGY TO THEIR FANS?!?!? HAHAHA, almost as sad as seeing T.O. crying defending his quarterback.
The only pluses out of that season I saw was the emergence of John Maine and the return of Pedro Martinez. David Wright was okay, too. Lastings Milledge? Never. Why would any parent name their kid Lastings? Paul Lo Duca? You suck, have fun in Washington.
However, the Phillies got swept by the Rockies and here we are again awaiting opening day. I have to say a lot of sick things have happened in this off season. The Tigers get an A+, Bedard might be a Mariner and the Phillies even signed a 3b and a closer. But, I think the Mets finally decided to own up to their little apology.
It looks like the Mets are going to add the best pitcher in baseball to their rotation, pretty much the worst thing they could have done to the National League, including the Phillies. Will Johan Santana be the answer in New York? Probably. Will they win the National League East? I'm going to say probably not. The Braves are always scary and I think they might have a better team than the Mets, but the Phillies have the second best infield in baseball (behind Yankees) and even strengthened their bullpen.
But you know what, all New York teams are the same. You can't just throw a shit load of talent on a team and automatically think they're going to win. Look at the Yankees, setting a new record for Payroll again and they haven't won anything. The New York Knicks brought in Jamal Crawford, Stephon Marbury and Steve Francis a few years back, along with a jackass GM. The Knicks are doomed for the next ten years. And now the Mets? Look at that team from last year! Sure, they held the reigns for 3/4 of the season, but they couldn't capitalize. Although Santana is in a league of his own, baseball is a team game. One man cannot change the course of destiny.
My early National League East Prediction:
1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. Atlanta Braves
3. New York Mets
4. Washington Nationals
5. Florida Marlins
Go Phillies!
Let me tell you why I think The New York Mets are a fraud.
I think everybody can remember back to last September when the the New York Mets might have had the worst meltdown in sports history. Clearly, the Mets had a dynamite lineup from lead off to the five hole; but I think we have to pin-point their major flaw: starting pitching. We'll get to that already solved problem shortly.
Let's just start by saying the Mets got lucky with the show of Oliver Perez. Seriously, look at his stats. Perez posted his best ERA, wins and innings since 2005. Risen from the dead, Oliver Perez's 15 wins still weren't enough to push the Metropolitans to the playoffs. Imagine if he had won 16?
From Perez we jump to Jose Reyes. He is another reason why the Mets couldn't get it going towards the end of the season. Remember when Jose Reyes went 5 for 32 in his last 7 games? A dynamic lead off hitter shouldn't be batting a cool .156 during the pennant race right? Although, he is a terrifying lead off batter, you ususally see a single, stolen base, stolen base, run in the first inning if he gets on. But, none of that, Jose Reyes.
Carlos Beltran, get darker sun glasses, maybe you wouldn't have missed that ball in center field.
Tom Glavine, way to give up like 230434034 in the first inning against the Marlins. That was so horrible, the Braves decided to give the old man another chance.
THE BEST PART: HOW BOUT THE METS SENDING AN APOLOGY TO THEIR FANS?!?!? HAHAHA, almost as sad as seeing T.O. crying defending his quarterback.
The only pluses out of that season I saw was the emergence of John Maine and the return of Pedro Martinez. David Wright was okay, too. Lastings Milledge? Never. Why would any parent name their kid Lastings? Paul Lo Duca? You suck, have fun in Washington.
However, the Phillies got swept by the Rockies and here we are again awaiting opening day. I have to say a lot of sick things have happened in this off season. The Tigers get an A+, Bedard might be a Mariner and the Phillies even signed a 3b and a closer. But, I think the Mets finally decided to own up to their little apology.
It looks like the Mets are going to add the best pitcher in baseball to their rotation, pretty much the worst thing they could have done to the National League, including the Phillies. Will Johan Santana be the answer in New York? Probably. Will they win the National League East? I'm going to say probably not. The Braves are always scary and I think they might have a better team than the Mets, but the Phillies have the second best infield in baseball (behind Yankees) and even strengthened their bullpen.
But you know what, all New York teams are the same. You can't just throw a shit load of talent on a team and automatically think they're going to win. Look at the Yankees, setting a new record for Payroll again and they haven't won anything. The New York Knicks brought in Jamal Crawford, Stephon Marbury and Steve Francis a few years back, along with a jackass GM. The Knicks are doomed for the next ten years. And now the Mets? Look at that team from last year! Sure, they held the reigns for 3/4 of the season, but they couldn't capitalize. Although Santana is in a league of his own, baseball is a team game. One man cannot change the course of destiny.
My early National League East Prediction:
1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. Atlanta Braves
3. New York Mets
4. Washington Nationals
5. Florida Marlins
Go Phillies!
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