Are the Mets Better?

Based on yesterdays blog, I am assuming the Phillies have improved from 2008 to 2009. Taking a look at the Mets, it seems they have done most of their work in the bull pen which anybody could have predicted. It was a shame to see some of the Mets middle relief and closer leave the team as that is where the Phils did the most damage. I can't count the number of games Santana left in the 7-8th innings winning the game only to see the Phils come back and win in the 8th or later. Now the Mets bring in a new staff of middle relievers and K-Rod to close the game.

In my opinion the Mets will be much improved, which will make the Phils come from behind in the standings again. Hopefully the Mets can choke again and let the Phils win it. I feel K-rod is going downhill, it seemed apparent last year, as his velocity was steadily lower at the end of the year. Maybe he was just getting tired from so many appearances, but if he does that against the Phils, they will tattoo him. Here is hoping for a great division race.