The_Kings_of_Quit

Anyone else just blown away that the Giants' record is WORSE than the friggin' Washington Nationals? With that pitching staff that includes Zito, Lincecum and Cain? Amazing. Not to mention the money they gave Zito. Ouch.

The Marlins also, as of this minute, are in danger of falling into last place, behind the Nationals tonight. Wow.

And the Dodgers collapsed? When the eff did that happen? Not that as Mets fans we should complain... the Mets have done pretty well against Arizona, both the past few years, and historically in the playoffs.

And we can't write off the Rockies just yet, either. They've got some nice young talent out there. Should be an interesting NL West race this year.

Meanwhile, the Cubs and the Brewers are doing their best to let the Cardinals back in the race. We think we're frustrated, and he're the Cubs and the Brewers in a horse-race, and each losing four in a row. We'd be beside ourselves.

Strange how things have shaken out in the NL this season. If only the Mets could make the NL East a little less exciting going down the stretch.

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MetfanBren

I'm glad Florida passed on Manny Acta for Gonzales. He's doing his thing with a lot less to work with...

And the NL West collapses every July when ESPN puts a big feature about it's supposed resurgence on it's front-page. It's like the new media version of the SI curse...

uphill struggle

yea but think about the revenue discrepancy between SF and washington thanks to barr-roid

MetfanBren

And they still gave Sabean a two year extension. Makes you wonder what the guy would have to do to get fired?

uphill struggle

serously, the zito signing had to come from the top. i dont care idiot gm or not sabean might have petitioned for it but theres no way that gets through without the owners insisting

The_Kings_of_Quit

I think Sabean has been put into a very strange position with Bonds. I have a feeling he'd have liked to have jettisoned Barry a few years back for some younger players, but ownership was kinda forcing his hand to keep their major meal-ticket in town.

Once Barry is out of there, the circus ends, and Sabean will be able to GM the way he wants, free of the Bonds albatross.

But really, no excuse on the Zito signing. That was lame. And will probably end up being one of the biggest busts of the modern era. I mean, besides Pavano and Dreifort. At least Zito is actually PITCHING for his money. If that's what you want to call it.

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strummer

add to this that Aramis Ramirez apparently has torn ligaments in his wrist and may be out for the year

NeilAllen

Hey hey now. The man was only doing his JOB.

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kingdiggler

the bonds thing reminds me of patrick ewings last days as a knick, except they are doing the right thing and letting him walk after....

MajorRanger35

He'd probably have to trade 3 players, including a stellar closer and a top pitching prospect, for a run-of-the-mill, clubhouse-cancer catcher. I'd bet he'd get canned if he made a move like that.

The_Kings_of_Quit

Hey, pally. No using of my catchphrases without ponying up the dough.

I wanted Zito, but thought the SF price WAS ridiculous at the time. My "Omar needs to do his job" thing was more about him having a fall-back plan to losing out on Ziti. So far, it's worked out pretty well, considering the starting pitching is the least of the team's problems (well, up until Maine and Perez started turning into pumpkins)...

But I'll cut Omar some slack, until the Braves catch them.

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