Young: Mets poised for Padre-like season

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

And I'm poised to finally get a tan and breed Scarlett Johansson. But I guess if Chris Young means that the Mets are poised to be like the 2010 Padres, I can accept that. Seeing how San Diego FAILED and let the division lead get away from them. Same old Mets.

Nothing to see here. Move along.

At least they actually made a move to get what they need, pitching. Not enough and not good enough, but they are at least focusing on their needs.

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Originally posted 09:38 AM ET  01.21 by AllStarz Ruinating the Nation

At least they actually made a move to get what they need, pitching. Not enough and not good enough, but they are at least focusing on their needs.

As much as I hate to agree with anyone, I'll continue that trend here. Pitching was not their issue last year. It was hitting with RISP.

Although I'll partially agree that they needed pitching with Santana out probably for the year.

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Originally posted 09:11 AM ET  01.21 by Field Marshall Sunny Day

And I'm poised to finally get a tan and breed Scarlett Johansson. But I guess if Chris Young means that the Mets are poised to be like the 2010 Padres, I can accept that. Seeing how San Diego FAILED and let the division lead get away from them. Same old Mets. Nothing to see here. Move along.

Yes, the Padre's season played out in typical Mets fashion perfectly last year. I'm in favor of a return to the norm. It's kind of sad to see the Mets be the NL East.**** the entire season. Leave that to the Marlins and Nationals. Their fan bases have already adjusted to that fact.

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Originally posted 09:58 AM ET  01.21 by Field Marshall Sunny Day

As much as I hate to agree with anyone, I'll continue that trend here. Pitching was not their issue last year. It was hitting with RISP.Although I'll partially agree that they needed pitching with Santana out probably for the year.

They've tried the Dominicans and then the White Stiffs. Surely they could have a tryout in the South Bronx and try some darker options.

It's good to strive to be the Padres.

Lets not forget about a little thing called The Philadelphia Phillies who are the heavy favorites to win the World Series this year....the season is a mere formality and if anybody besides them wins the whole thing it will be an upset.

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Originally posted 09:58 AM ET  01.21 by Field Marshall Sunny Day

As much as I hate to agree with anyone, I'll continue that trend here. Pitching was not their issue last year. It was hitting with RISP.Although I'll partially agree that they needed pitching with Santana out probably for the year.

I do not like their rotation, it needs help after Santana. Pelfrey showed good signs last year, but i don't trust the other guys, though a few showed promise. I think their rotation needed/needs help.
Santana is out for the year? Oh they are screwed. think D'Backs not Pads.

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Originally posted 10:19 AM ET  01.21 by Yogi-Zen

Lets not forget about a little thing called The Philadelphia Phillies who are the heavy favorites to win the World Series this year....the season is a mere formality and if anybody besides them wins the whole thing it will be an upset.

Upsets happen all the time...

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Originally posted 10:19 AM ET  01.21 by Yogi-Zen

Lets not forget about a little thing called The Philadelphia Phillies who are the heavy favorites to win the World Series this year....the season is a mere formality and if anybody besides them wins the whole thing it will be an upset.

If by mere formality you mean hoping that amazing rotation that includes $70 million dollars in salary to 3 pitchers with a history of back problems. then yea....mere formality.

Although them beating the Mets this year is most certainly a formality.

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Originally posted 10:31 AM ET  01.21 by Field Marshall Sunny Day

If by mere formality you mean hoping that amazing rotation that includes $70 million dollars in salary to 3 pitchers with a history of back problems. then yea....mere formality. Although them beating the Mets this year is most certainly a formality.

Yeah, why play the season. I mean the Braves didn't win every season with Smoltz, Glavine and Maddux. Wait.

Young is thinking wishfully. The Padres last year had good, young pitching. The Mets do not. Also, the Mets have a bunch of highly-paid underachievers such as Reyes, Beltran and Bay. The Padres did not. The Mets best-case scenario is third place, and with the Nationals' young talent on the way, they are quite possibly looking at last place jin 2012.

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The Padres didn't make the playoffs. If that's something to get excited about, well, good for you.

They battled up until the end though. That long losing streak pretty much snuffed out their chances.

what gives FN ... clicks go down when the spammers weren't allowed to post **** ???

umm, my understanding is that the mets clubhouse has some of the worst chemistry in the league. lots of guys who are content to collect a paycheck. isn't everyone saying that's why they have all this talent and still can't win ballgames?

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Originally posted 10:31 AM ET  01.21 by Field Marshall Sunny Day

If by mere formality you mean hoping that amazing rotation that includes $70 million dollars in salary to 3 pitchers with a history of back problems. then yea....mere formality. Although them beating the Mets this year is most certainly a formality.

Philly is heavily favored according to the sports media. Mt comments were meant to be a poke at the media.