Do the mets have a chance at winning the world series this year?
110462
NO WAY. sorry. but the braves are still in their division and as long as it stays that way they won't win a pennant and it'll be too tough this year for them to get the wildcard i think.
1091
although it's no guarantee, it looks like the mets have a great shot at winning the nl east in 2006.\n\nthe 2005 standings:\n\natlanta: 90-72\nphilly: 88-74\nmets: 83-79\nflorida: 83-79\nwash: 81-81\n\nnow, washington performed well above what was expected of them, as they gave up 30 more runs than they scored. florida has traded all of their talent for prospects. therefore, those 2 teams are likely not going to win the division.\n\natlanta lost their leadoff batter and sparkplug rafael furcal and replaced him with edgar renteria, who was great two years ago but does not provide the same offensive or defensive weapons that furcal does. atlanta also got a monster year out of andruw jones, who likely will not repeat that performance. also, the braves lost their closer, kyle farnsworth, to the yankees and will likely go with chris reitsma, who was good but not great last year in limited duty. however, the young players on the braves roster such as jeff francoeur, adam laroche, and ryan langerhans should develop further. also, a full season of former mvp chipper jones would be helpful. that leaves the braves with a good chance to win 90 games again. \n\nthe phillies traded jim thome to the white sox for aaron rowand, which improves their team even though i feel they should have gotten more for thome. with a shot at first base for a full season, ryan howard should put up some incredible numbers. chase utley, their 2nd baseman, should also leap to stardom this year. however, the phillies other big star, bobby abreu, wants to be traded, and that most likely means that the phils will not get full value for him. lastly, they lost their elite closer, billy wagner, to the mets. tom gordon, though he's old, should be a serviceable replacement, but will not be as lights-out as wagner. unless brett myers becomes consistent and shows he can be an ace, the phillies pitching staff is comprised basically of a #2 starter, 3 #3 starters and a #4. many teams would be happy with that pitching staff, but it doesn't win the division for you.\n\nthat leaves the mets. the mets record last year was worse than it should have been, as they scored many more runs than they gave up. trading for carlos delgado to replace the worst 1b positional output in the majors will be a big boost. signing wagner to close instead of the shaky braden looper will help a lot as well, as looper blew 8 of 36 save chances. add in the continued development of david wright, who exploded at the end of last season, and jose reyes, as well as a bounceback year for center fielder carlos beltran, and the mets look very good up and down. paul lo duca should provide similar numbers to last year's fading mike piazza, but should also stay healthy, as the mets backup, ramon castro, is solid and should play every fourth game or so. the mike cameron-xavier nady trade made a lot of people say "huh?", but it's actually good for the mets, as victor diaz has proven himself worthy of a shot to play in right field every day. if jae seo gets a chance to start for the full season and performs like he did at the end of last season, he will be a solid #2 pitcher. problems could include the aging of tom glavine and steve trachsel, the inconsistency of kris benson, and the lack of bullpen depth. i'm not convinced that uber-GM omar minaya won't get his team more help in the bullpen, with rumors abound that the mets wish to sign danys baez, the devil rays all-star closer, to set up for wagner.\n\nall in all, this mets team could win 100 games and take the nl east easily.
2852
although it's no guarantee, it looks like the mets have a great shot at winning the nl east in 2006.\n\nthe 2005 standings:\n\natlanta: 90-72\nphilly:  88-74\nmets:    83-79\nflorida: 83-79\nwash:    81-81\n\nnow, washington performed well above what was expected of them, as they gave up 30 more runs than they scored.  florida has traded all of their talent for prospects.  therefore, those 2 teams are likely not going to win the division.\n\natlanta lost their leadoff batter and sparkplug rafael furcal and replaced him with edgar renteria, who was great two years ago but does not provide the same offensive or defensive weapons that furcal does.  atlanta also got a monster year out of andruw jones, who likely will not repeat that performance.  also, the braves lost their closer, kyle farnsworth, to the yankees and will likely go with chris reitsma, who was good but not great last year in limited duty.  however, the young players on the braves roster such as jeff francoeur, adam laroche, and ryan langerhans should develop further.  also, a full season of former mvp chipper jones would be helpful.  that leaves the braves with a good chance to win 90 games again.  \n\nthe phillies traded jim thome to the white sox for aaron rowand, which improves their team even though i feel they should have gotten more for thome.  with a shot at first base for a full season, ryan howard should put up some incredible numbers.  chase utley, their 2nd baseman, should also leap to stardom this year.  however, the phillies other big star, bobby abreu, wants to be traded, and that most likely means that the phils will not get full value for him.  lastly, they lost their elite closer, billy wagner, to the mets.  tom gordon, though he's old, should be a serviceable replacement, but will not be as lights-out as wagner.  unless brett myers becomes consistent and shows he can be an ace, the phillies pitching staff is comprised basically of a #2 starter, 3 #3 starters and a #4.  many teams would be happy with that pitching staff, but it doesn't win the division for you.\n\nthat leaves the mets.  the mets record last year was worse than it should have been, as they scored many more runs than they gave up.  trading for carlos delgado to replace the worst 1b positional output in the majors will be a big boost.  signing wagner to close instead of the shaky braden looper will help a lot as well, as looper blew 8 of 36 save chances.  add in the continued development of david wright, who exploded at the end of last season, and jose reyes, as well as a bounceback year for center fielder carlos beltran, and the mets look very good up and down.  paul lo duca should provide similar numbers to last year's fading mike piazza, but should also stay healthy, as the mets backup, ramon castro, is solid and should play every fourth game or so.  the mike cameron-xavier nady trade made a lot of people say "huh?", but it's actually good for the mets, as victor diaz has proven himself worthy of a shot to play in right field every day.  if jae seo gets a chance to start for the full season and performs like he did at the end of last season, he will be a solid #2 pitcher.  problems could include the aging of tom glavine and steve trachsel, the inconsistency of kris benson, and the lack of bullpen depth.  i'm not convinced that uber-GM omar minaya won't get his team more help in the bullpen, with rumors abound that the mets wish to sign danys baez, the devil rays all-star closer, to set up for wagner.\n\nall in all, this mets team could win 100 games and take the nl east easily.
19889
I am afraid they will struggle around .500 this season, falling between 3rd and 4th place unless some major roster moves are done before Feb. They are very weak at 3rd base and with their pitchers, especially starters.  No one is a true Ace, and they could very easily have two rookies in the rotation on opening day.  Meanwhile the Mets have spent like crazy and the Braves are the Braves.
665393
My husband is a big Mets fan, I'm Yankees, but like the Mets, too. They're hot, hot, hot like you say. I think they could go all the way this year, for sure!!\n\nP.S. To "Jumpin-whatever"... Reading and watching sports are all part of a well rounded life. Baseball gave me a much better understanding of statistics & how they work than I ever got from the course in college. Broaden your horizons, you can learn things in places other than books.
1169180
i think so.\ni like the braves alittle\nbut right now the stink.\nafter 14 strait years with the\ndivision title, they are 14 1/2\ngames behind the Mets\nand in last place in their division.
290049
They've had solid starting pitching for most of the last decade, but that doesn't mean much in the playoffs. They need guys who can put it together for a few games in a row during a short series. You can have the best pitching in the world during the regular season, and that by itself doesn't guarantee a championship. I think they can win their division again, but the playoffs are a total crapshoot.
602809
Mr. K, I'm sorry to say that they have a very slim chance.  But stranger things have happened.  The good news is they have a few good young players in their farm system, so look out for the Rays in 2008.\n\nOtherwise, in 2006, a snowball's chance in August.
420665
They won't win the division but I think they are definitely contenders for the Wild Card this year.  I wish they would.  I love Ned Yost.
306582
Actually they have a pretty good team this year with sheets, turnbow, and c lee.  I can see them making a run at it this year but the cards are way to strong.  I bet in the next 2 to three years the be in it.
324023
It's a toss up, but I think they can still win the series.  I don't think they will advance past the next round though.
290669
I'm a Mets fan, and being from NY all I hear is that the odds makers pick the Yankees EVERY year. Nothing new there. In the AL the Chisox could do it again. In the NL, who knows? My Mets are bound to improve (they can only go up!), so let's just watch and see. Play Ball!!
344590
Cardinals great hitting\nWhite Sox they won last year, the cubs might never win\nIndians they are more likely\nMarlins the have Dontrel Willis\nOrioles by defult\nYankees a team that has a better chance then any of the others win it this year. The mets can not win that division.
596687
Yes they can, and I wish they do but I'm not so sure they will... however as they are not my team and I just hate the lakers, I would advise you to keep your faith up untill they are actually out, my best Sports experience was not winning the World Series in 2004 with the Red Sox (It was great!!!!) but was beating the Yanks from being down 3-0, everything is possible in Sports keep up your faith and Good luck.
1122398
Yep, but I think they'll win it all next year. What's the difference this year? Pitching and Jim Leyland.\nLook at their starting pitching: Rogers, Bonderman, Verlander, Robinson, and Maroth, who is injured.\nAdd to that Joel Zumaya (Hope I spelled his name right) who is on the rise and another waiting down on the farm--Humberto Sanchez and it's all good.\nMagglio's hitting and Pudge is coming alive. Shelton's breaking out of his slumb. Placido sets the table. Inge is gutsy and Granderson's having a great year.\nThere ya go.
329162
I think they will do okay this year. They won't get to the World Series but they will do okay.
457698
I think they do have a shot.  The AL West isn't that great this year.  If we can play the Angels tough all year, we might have a shot.  \nI like the M's line-up, but how bout giving Felix some run support, eh!  \nIf we are in it at the all-star break, I think they will need to go out and get a starter (like Zito) and a long middle reliever. \nGo M's!!!!!