The NLCS: Mets vs Cardinals

GForce · 10-09-2006, 12:08 AM

It's official...Game 1 Wednesday.

GH

darkenigma510 · 10-09-2006, 12:12 AM

Should be a great series!

marc · 10-09-2006, 12:12 AM

Ahh yes 2 of the most sporadic and inconsistent teams in baseball duking it out. Should be interesting to see which teams show up.

GForce · 10-09-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by marc

Ahh yes 2 of the most sporadic and inconsistent teams in baseball duking it out. Should be interesting to see which teams show up.

The Mets were incredibly consistent until September. I never like relying on turning the switch back on, but hopefully the LA series is proof they've done that. Pujols is scary good, but hopefully they can relatively contain him and make it through.

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marc · 10-09-2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GForce

The Mets were incredibly consistent until September. I never like relying on turning the switch back on, but hopefully the LA series is proof they've done that. Pujols is scary good, but hopefully they can relatively contain him and make it through.

GH

Mets in 6.

GForce · 10-09-2006, 09:29 AM

Inclined to agree, though I'm concerned if the Mets fall behind in the series early...relying on Trachsel and Oliver Perez to bring you back in a series is hard to ponder.

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GForce · 10-09-2006, 09:41 AM

Floyd is apparently out for the series, so we'll see what roster move the Mets have to make.

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marc · 10-09-2006, 09:45 AM

I'm not impressed with the current state of either pitching staff so I'm going with the team that has the MUCH better offense.

grace. · 10-09-2006, 10:04 AM

I want the Mets to win.

Frankly, the Cardinals disinterest me pretty much from top to bottom, sans Pujols. The Mets really aren't much better, but I'm interested to see Reyes/Wright in the Series. And as much as it'd be cool to see the Mets and not the Yankees in the Series, I'm not sure I'll be able to tolerate the media's hyping of that.

ctorg · 10-09-2006, 10:41 AM

Wow, the last time the Mets were the only NY team in the playoffs must have been 1988, right?

Well, here's hoping the offense and bullpen continue to compensate for the lack of starting pitching. And here's hoping Glavine continues to be like he was in the NLDS.

GForce · 10-09-2006, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by grace.

I want the Mets to win.

Frankly, the Cardinals disinterest me pretty much from top to bottom, sans Pujols. The Mets really aren't much better, but I'm interested to see Reyes/Wright in the Series. And as much as it'd be cool to see the Mets and not the Yankees in the Series, I'm not sure I'll be able to tolerate the media's hyping of that.

What would you rather they hype?

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grace. · 10-09-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GForce

What would you rather they hype?

GH

The Mets and the Cardinals.

I don't think any attention needs to be given to the Yankees because "the Mets are the lone New York representative!" It should be about the two teams in the series.

Melo · 10-09-2006, 12:27 PM

Both these teams have injury probs. Cliffy is allegedly day to day but I bet he doesn't see much action in this series. Rolen's shoulder is ailing and he may not be much of a factor. Carpenter will only get two starts. The rest of the Cards staff is made to order for the Mets. That being said, I like the Met's chances but anything can happen.

GForce · 10-09-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by grace.

The Mets and the Cardinals.

I don't think any attention needs to be given to the Yankees because "the Mets are the lone New York representative!" It should be about the two teams in the series.

My apologies, I misunderstood your original post. I concur with this completely.

GH

Y0DA55 · 10-09-2006, 01:59 PM

Go Mets!

So I've been wondering. How is it fair that the NLCS starts a day later than the ALCS? The AL has a home game AND an extra day of rest to start the series (assuming they both go the same # of games)?

dodgersfanatic · 10-09-2006, 04:49 PM

Look at the first five hitters for the teams and tell me who you think is better

Mets

Jose Reyes, 194 hits 64 Steals
Paul LoDuca, .318 BA
Carlos Beltran, 41 HR 116 RBI
Carlos Delgado, 38 HR 115 RBI
David Wright, .311 BA 26 HR 116 RBI

Cards

David Eckstein, .292 BA
Preston Wilson/Chris Duncan, 17 HR 72 RBI/ 22 HR 43 RBI
Pujols, .331 BA 49 HR 137 RBI
Edmonds, 19 HR 70 RBI
Encarnacion, 19 HR 79 RBI

Even when healthy the mets lineup is better than than the cards

BTW SPs for wednesday Weaver and Glavine
advantage: Glavine

GForce · 10-09-2006, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgersfanatic

Look at the first five hitters for the teams and tell me who you think is better

Mets

Jose Reyes, 194 hits 64 Steals
Paul LoDuca, .318 BA
Carlos Beltran, 41 HR 116 RBI
Carlos Delgado, 38 HR 115 RBI
David Wright, .311 BA 26 HR 116 RBI

Cards

David Eckstein, .292 BA
Preston Wilson/Chris Duncan, 17 HR 72 RBI/ 22 HR 43 RBI
Pujols, .331 BA 49 HR 137 RBI
Edmonds, 19 HR 70 RBI
Encarnacion, 19 HR 79 RBI

Even when healthy the mets lineup is better than than the cards

BTW SPs for wednesday Weaver and Glavine
advantage: Glavine

Game 1 is big...you need to win a Glavine/Weaver matchup if you're the Mets.

GH

Green & Gold Heart · 10-09-2006, 07:11 PM

Mets in 5.

GForce · 10-09-2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

Mets in 5.

Sickening how much of the media attention here in NY remains focused on the Yankees. They're done. BYE! Not the story.

Though I guarantee Steinbrenner will draw out the aftermath of their demise as long as he can to try and keep the back pages from the Mets.

It won't work

GH

dsvitak · 10-09-2006, 08:44 PM

Everyone in baseball completely discounted the Cardinals in this last series.

How about we let them play the games?

The Mets won the season series 4-2....hardly dominating.

10-09-2006, 12:08 AM	#1
GForce Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,458 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	The NLCS: Mets vs Cardinals It's official...Game 1 Wednesday. GH

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marc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,505	Ahh yes 2 of the most sporadic and inconsistent teams in baseball duking it out. Should be interesting to see which teams show up. __________________

10-09-2006, 09:45 AM	#8
marc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,505	I'm not impressed with the current state of either pitching staff so I'm going with the team that has the MUCH better offense. __________________

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ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	Wow, the last time the Mets were the only NY team in the playoffs must have been 1988, right? Well, here's hoping the offense and bullpen continue to compensate for the lack of starting pitching. And here's hoping Glavine continues to be like he was in the NLDS. __________________ My music "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

10-09-2006, 01:59 PM	#15
Y0DA55 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the middle of the Yankees/Red Sox Rivalry Posts: 1,771	Go Mets! So I've been wondering. How is it fair that the NLCS starts a day later than the ALCS? The AL has a home game AND an extra day of rest to start the series (assuming they both go the same # of games)? __________________ Do, or do not, there is no try!

10-09-2006, 12:12 AM	#2
darkenigma510 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Wild West Posts: 1,353	Should be a great series!

10-09-2006, 09:29 AM	#6
GForce Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,458 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Inclined to agree, though I'm concerned if the Mets fall behind in the series early...relying on Trachsel and Oliver Perez to bring you back in a series is hard to ponder. GH

10-09-2006, 09:41 AM	#7
GForce Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,458 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Floyd is apparently out for the series, so we'll see what roster move the Mets have to make. GH

10-09-2006, 10:04 AM	#9
grace. Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 26	I want the Mets to win. Frankly, the Cardinals disinterest me pretty much from top to bottom, sans Pujols. The Mets really aren't much better, but I'm interested to see Reyes/Wright in the Series. And as much as it'd be cool to see the Mets and not the Yankees in the Series, I'm not sure I'll be able to tolerate the media's hyping of that.

10-09-2006, 12:27 PM	#13
Melo All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Where the baned reside Posts: 1,428	Both these teams have injury probs. Cliffy is allegedly day to day but I bet he doesn't see much action in this series. Rolen's shoulder is ailing and he may not be much of a factor. Carpenter will only get two starts. The rest of the Cards staff is made to order for the Mets. That being said, I like the Met's chances but anything can happen.

10-09-2006, 04:49 PM	#16
dodgersfanatic Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 15	Look at the first five hitters for the teams and tell me who you think is better Mets Jose Reyes, 194 hits 64 Steals Paul LoDuca, .318 BA Carlos Beltran, 41 HR 116 RBI Carlos Delgado, 38 HR 115 RBI David Wright, .311 BA 26 HR 116 RBI Cards David Eckstein, .292 BA Preston Wilson/Chris Duncan, 17 HR 72 RBI/ 22 HR 43 RBI Pujols, .331 BA 49 HR 137 RBI Edmonds, 19 HR 70 RBI Encarnacion, 19 HR 79 RBI Even when healthy the mets lineup is better than than the cards BTW SPs for wednesday Weaver and Glavine advantage: Glavine

10-09-2006, 07:11 PM	#18
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,242	Mets in 5.

10-09-2006, 08:44 PM	#20
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,345	Everyone in baseball completely discounted the Cardinals in this last series. How about we let them play the games? The Mets won the season series 4-2....hardly dominating.