Why won't the Mets win it all this year?

Question

Baseball

Answer 1

The same reason they didnt last year, pitching. Unless they make some deadline moves and pick up some quality starters, they just dont have the pitching depth . Glavine is still great even in his old age, but thats about all they have. John Maine is decent, but may still be a few years away from his full potential, El Duque is inconsistant, and Oliver Perez DEFINES inconsistant. They might be able to deal one of their bats away for a starter, but I think that will be their downfall. They have one strong starter in Glavine and a lights out closer in Wagner. Besides that they dont really have much else. Look at what some teams paid for even mediocre pitchers this offseason. More and more teams are finally understanding that pitching outweighs hitting in the playoffs.

Answer 2

I believe that the Mets will win the National League, but in the World Series any team that they draw (maybe with the exception of the Angels) will have comperable bats. They have an amazing line-up for the NL and should be able to win it leaning on their offense, but the American League team that rises to the top will not only have a good enough offense to make a wash in that department, but should have a pitching staff good enough to create quite a mismatch. If it is the Angels that make it to the series it will mean that they're pitching will be hot enough to shut them down.
The bottom line is that the American League is just better. Last year was a fluke. The only real hope for the Mets is to pick up a front line starter at the trade deadline. If they can pick up a piece or 2 they do have a shot, but the American League will be favored regardless of which team it is.

Answer 3

They've got a shot, but the question marks in their starting rotation are going to have to pitch well.

Glavine is a fine number one starter, but the 2-4 guys are going to have to contribute. I'm still not sold on El Duque as a number two starter, given his numbers over the past couple of seasons. He's off to a decent start this year, but I still see him more as a #3-4 guy. Their current third starter, John Maine, had a solid season in 2006 (6-5, 3.60), and he should only get better now that he's approaching his mid-20s and with some experience under his belt.

The biggest question mark on that staff is Oliver Perez in the 4-spot. I loved this guy when he was a Pirate, and as recently as 2004 he had an impressive 2.98 ERA with 239 Ks, but he crashed after that season to the point that the Bucs gave him up for Xavier Nady. Perez struggled with the Mets last year, but he's off to a good start this time around, and he's still only 25 years old. He could still turn into a #2 guy, and that trade may have been a steal for the Mets.

The Braves look good early, but the Mets should still be considered the favorites. Their offense is strong, and if their starters can keep them in games they'll be just fine.

Answer 4

Atlanta Braves

Answer 5

The reason the Mets won't win it all this year is because there bullpen is not as good as last year!

Answer 6

They have a great shot at it I think. They could use a little more help at pitching. Their rotation are a bunch of veterans. Banged up. Injury prone. It will be interesting to see how that rotation holds up for the season.

Answer 7

Not sure if that pitching staff will be strong enough to endure the post season. Glavine and Hernandez are in their 40's.

There bats could possibly carry them once again.

Answer 8

In a short-series good pitching will stop good hitting and the Mets have great hitting but lack the depth in their rotation.

Answer 9

Who's gonna have the Bats. To stand Toe-to-Toe with these Guys?


The Bums are over-rated. Cox & Company can't stand the heat. You gotta believe!

Let's Go Mets Go!

Answer 10

Because the lack of their starting rotation.
Their batters are ok with Beltran, Reyes, Delgado and Wright but in short series they would need an extra 3 pitchers and Pedro is no longer Pedro