The tragedy of being a lifelong Mets fan

[the 'stache]

Try being a Brewers fan. At least the Mets have won a World Series. Two, even. The Brewers haven't sniffed the Series since 1982.

[ibuysportsephemera]

I've watched a bunch of Spring games already and I am not liking what I am seeing. Pitching might be Ok if they stay healthy but this isn't a great hitting team.

Jeff

[Snapolit1]

I agree. Can't build runs. Nobody takes walks. No table setters. Can't just sit around waiting for Cespedes' next home run.

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Try being a Brewers fan. At least the Mets have won a World Series. Two, even. The Brewers haven't sniffed the Series since 1982.

Brewers have an interesting team - i think they have a good shot at the wild card. If they can make a deal for a SP at the dead line maybe can make some noise in the playoffs.

[the 'stache]

I hope so. Their defense is improved with the additions of Yelich and Cain. Arcia and Cain should contend for Gold Gloves.

I think a lot depends on how well Jimmy Nelson bounces back when he's able to pitch again. Losing him really hurt. He was having a fantastic season.

[EvilKing00]

Nelson was a huge loss - but should be back after all star break, but id bet they make a trade to land a pitcher if they are close - i think their line up is very solid.

[stlcardsfan]

The Mets did have a guy on that lineup that helped them win a World Series - Neil Allen. Traded by the Mets with Rick Owenby for Keith Hernandez in 1983. One of the worst trades in Cardinals history. But I do understand why Whitey did it. Of course Hernandez was a huge part of the Mets success in the mid to late '80s, including the '86 team.