Funny how people were calling us the "New York Murphy's" before last night as if that was a criticism. The Mets are a complete team and proved it once again last night. Cespedes woke up as did Wright and Duda. It was only a matter of time.

Another youngster on the hill tonight to try to close it out in Long Island lefty Steven Matz. He was nervous as hell against the Dodgers in the NLDS but still pitched well. Feeling confident tonight that he's ready to roll.

(10-19-2015 10:45 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  After 2 games, there has been little doubt who is playing better baseball right now. Tip of the cap to New York.

There has been plenty of praise for New York in this thread. I think it is a little early to announce Duda's awakening.

(10-21-2015 07:47 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  There has been plenty of praise for New York in this thread. I think it is a little early to announce Duda's awakening.

Not talking about this thread. I have a friend in Chicago who is a Mets fan and it seems a lot of the radio personalities up there didn't know what they'd be getting from this team. The Cub players and managers did, however.

And I disagree on Duda. I don't think he'll be a world beater but he's more than capable of having the 1-4 or 1-3 with an RBI type night. He was looking awful all postseason so it's nice to see his swing come back a bit.

There are two reasons the Mets are where they are, Pitching an Murphy. Really not sure that can be debated. Without murphy they probably lose to the Dodgers

Very well. I didn't watch Duda's ABs closely prior to the series.

Mets are a good team. I was surprised that Chicago was favored by Vegas, but even as the favorites the odds were very close (56/44). There are a lot of young teams with promising talent, so I understand that there is no guarantee Chicago will get back to the NLCS. Nevertheless, I think Chicago is a year ahead of schedule. The talent is there and now we have to figure out how it all goes together. I'll be disappointed in a sweep, but this was an incredibly enjoyable year watching the rookies contribute and defy odds, and Arrieta had a Cy Young worth campaign. Despite Chicago's mistakes in this series, it seems obvious that the Mets are the better team.

Royals, Astros, Cubs, Mets, and Pirates are all going to be fun to watch for the next few years.

(10-21-2015 08:10 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  Very well. I didn't watch Duda's ABs closely prior to the series.

Mets are a good team. I was surprised that Chicago was favored by Vegas, but even as the favorites, the odds were very close (56/44). There are a lot of young teams with promising talent, so I understand that there is no guarantee Chicago will get back to the NLCS. Nevertheless, I think Chicago is a year ahead of schedule. The talent is there and now we have to figure out how it all goes together. I'll be disappointed in a sweep, but this was an incredibly enjoyable year watching the rookies contribute and defy odds, and Arrieta had a Cy Young worth campaign. Despite Chicago's mistakes in this series, it seems obvious that the Mets are the better team.

Royals, Astros, Cubs, Mets, and Pirates are all going to be fun to watch for the next few years.

Don't lose hope, The other curse was broken by coming from behind 0-3 in the ALCS :)

(10-21-2015 08:11 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Don't lose hope, The other curse was broken by coming from behind 0-3 in the ALCS :)

I still have hope, but I've lost optimism. Win tonight and see what we can do with Lester on the mound on Thursday.

(10-21-2015 08:22 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  

(10-21-2015 08:11 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Don't lose hope, The other curse was broken by coming from behind 0-3 in the ALCS :)

I still have hope, but I've lost optimism. Win tonight and see what we can do with Lester on the mound on Thursday.

Yeah, unfortunately it is looking grim. I'm just glad the Royals are looking good, a Mets-Jays WS would be intolerable.

(10-21-2015 08:06 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  There are two reasons the Mets are where they are, Pitching an Murphy. Really not sure that can be debated. Without murphy they probably lose to the Dodgers

And? Pitching wins championships. Met starters are averaging 11.78 strikeouts per nine innings, the most ever for any team that played at least four playoff games.

The fact that Murphy mostly carried our offense during this juncture isn't a knock on the Mets at all. Over the long haul of the season several guys came through. The mark of a good team is having a different guy step up at different points in the season. Last night it was Cespedes' turn. In Game 1 d'Arnaud hit the Big Apple in center field at Citi Field. In Game 2 Wright hit a big RBI double off Arrieta.

And lest we forget, Mets had to beat 3 Cy Young candidates in Kershaw, Greinke and Arrieta to get where they are. You don't do that with just one guy on offense and a starting pitcher.

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I'm not saying it's a knock but it is what it is. You have 2 full time guys hitting over .300 in the playoffs, Murphy & Granderson. 5 hitting under .250. Without Murphy, the Mets don't make it out of the first round! And you say last night was Cespedes turn, Murphy got it started with yet again another bomb!

(10-21-2015 10:03 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  [quote='Seahawk Nation 08' pid='12530379' dateline='1445439310']
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I'm not saying it's a knock but it is what it is. You have 2 full time guys hitting over .300 in the playoffs, Murphy & Granderson. 5 hitting under .250. Without Murphy, the Mets don't make it out of the first round! And you say last night was Cespedes turn, Murphy got it started with yet again another bomb!

Yes he did but Cespedes finished it. That stolen base of third was huge, and ended up being the winning run. Dude hit 17 HR's in less than 250 plate appearances down the stretch for the Mets. The Mets wouldn't even be in the postseason at all without him.

And don't you think one of the reasons Murph is getting such good pitches grooved to him is that Cespedes is batting behind him in the lineup?

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And don't you think one of the reasons Murph is getting such good pitches grooved to him is that Cespedes is batting behind him in the lineup?

absolutely, He was a huge help in getting you guys the big division lead(the 2-50 stretch aside). And it certainly plays a bit of a factor in Murphy seeing more pitches all though out of his 6 HR, 3 of the were really good pitches. Guy is just seeing a beach ball right now

Seems like the Royals will be favored in the World Series. And rightfully so. They were in it last year and are 66-4 when leading after the 5th inning. Not the 7th, the 5th. That's insane.

But the Mets play best as the underdog, and I'm OK with that.

(10-21-2015 02:03 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  Seems like the Royals will be favored in the World Series. And rightfully so. They were in it last year and are 66-4 when leading after the 5th inning. Not the 7th, the 5th. That's insane.

But the Mets play best as the underdog, and I'm OK with that.

It is pretty insane, however, Mets starting pitching is way better than KC especially if Cueto continues to struggle. If they were favored i'd think it be like 55/45 not by much.

Told you guys Duda would be fine. :)

(10-21-2015 07:59 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  Told you guys Duda would be fine. :)

Two thoughts:

1. Hits against Hammel require an *
2. Anyone else you want me to question as you head to the WS? Whatever I predict/ observe, the opposite will happen.

Haha, glad you have a sense of humor about it. Cubs are going to be a menace in the NL for many years to come. Despite this setback I think the curse most definitely gets broken before the end of the decade.

I am a Yankee fan but the pitching and defense played by the Mets has me cheering for them.I have never seen pitching this dominate in the post season from an entire staff.The Mets will be contenders as long as these kids stay healthy.

(10-22-2015 08:14 AM)jumpinmullet Wrote:  I am a Yankee fan but the pitching and defense played by the Mets has me cheering for them.I have never seen pitching this dominate in the post season from an entire staff.The Mets will be contenders as long as these kids stay healthy.

As a Yankee fan it's sac religious to root for the Mets. Just like Jets-giants, Islanders/Rangers.

I'm happy for guys i know that are Mets fans including 08, but that's as far as it goes.

(10-22-2015 07:39 AM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  Haha, glad you have a sense of humor about it. Cubs are going to be a menace in the NL for many years to come. Despite this setback I think the curse most definitely gets broken before the end of the decade.

Absolutely. I wish it had been a more competitive series, but in terms of disappointing Cubs teams, this doesn't rank. Feels similar to the '09 Blackhawks losing to Detroit.

Maddon said, "That was a pretty impressive four games they played against us. They didn't give us, they did not let us up for air."

Arrieta, "Ran into an extremely hot team that just outplayed us."

This was a tremendously fun season for Chicago. I hope it is a sign of things to come. One other obvious observation, Chicago can't move forward with defensive liabilities in left and right field.

Good luck to the Mets. Y'all let me know who wins. I'm not sure I can watch.