New York Mets a Sleeper Team to Watch
- By Ivan Jamison
- Published 09/23/2011
- Sports
- Unrated
There were few players or fans for that matter that would have seen this coming. The New York Mets in the Driver seat when it comes to their own destiny. Was this not a team that just a few years ago were on the brink of blowing up and self-destructing?
Even heading into Spring Training, there was doubts that the team would be able to hold together to get a single win this season. Then the unthinkable happened, they became a team and instead of falling apart, became a lot stronger.
The bullpen is where there is the most amount of improvement when it comes to the team, there has been a lot of work that was placed in getting the pitching order worked out in a fashion that would allow them to work as a cohesive unit and get the job done.
This is a direct result of the new sense of displine that the team has in the past few months. There is a new pitching coach, and he expects all players to adhere to the rules. This has led to the bullpen being a strong part of the team and being able to carry the team on its shoulders alone.
The work that has been put into getting a batting order that is second to none, has also went a long way in helping to make sure that the team is able to face whatever comes the
ir way. Many teams took this team too lightly and as a result found them to be in a position that the Mets were able to place a win on their season. All of this has put them a half game from tying for first in the division.
There is a new sense of pride in the infield and outfield as well. This has led to some of the more spectacular catches in the history of the Mets. This also has held more runners at base than any other team in the league. These factscannot be argued and as a result the Mets are destined to be the team in which to beat this season.
Regardless of what you may have thought when the season began, the team has worked hard in the past few months in order to gain the affections and following of the Mets fans. There are more jumping on to say that they are proud to be a Mets fan every day. This has led to there being an increased following for the team.
The end of the first half of the season is quickly approaching; there will be a lot of interest as to what will the second half of the season hold in store for the Mets and their playoff hopes. The one thing that is certain is that now is as good a time as any to be a Mets fan, and there is a sense of urgency in the team’s efforts. This can be a team that later in the season leaves a lot of the fans and other teams guessing as to what will happen next.
Even heading into Spring Training, there was doubts that the team would be able to hold together to get a single win this season. Then the unthinkable happened, they became a team and instead of falling apart, became a lot stronger.
The bullpen is where there is the most amount of improvement when it comes to the team, there has been a lot of work that was placed in getting the pitching order worked out in a fashion that would allow them to work as a cohesive unit and get the job done.
This is a direct result of the new sense of displine that the team has in the past few months. There is a new pitching coach, and he expects all players to adhere to the rules. This has led to the bullpen being a strong part of the team and being able to carry the team on its shoulders alone.
The work that has been put into getting a batting order that is second to none, has also went a long way in helping to make sure that the team is able to face whatever comes the
There is a new sense of pride in the infield and outfield as well. This has led to some of the more spectacular catches in the history of the Mets. This also has held more runners at base than any other team in the league. These factscannot be argued and as a result the Mets are destined to be the team in which to beat this season.
Regardless of what you may have thought when the season began, the team has worked hard in the past few months in order to gain the affections and following of the Mets fans. There are more jumping on to say that they are proud to be a Mets fan every day. This has led to there being an increased following for the team.
The end of the first half of the season is quickly approaching; there will be a lot of interest as to what will the second half of the season hold in store for the Mets and their playoff hopes. The one thing that is certain is that now is as good a time as any to be a Mets fan, and there is a sense of urgency in the team’s efforts. This can be a team that later in the season leaves a lot of the fans and other teams guessing as to what will happen next.
Ivan Jamison
Ivan Jamison is a big sports fan. You can check out his New York Mets Watch or his Southern Cal Trojans Watch or his Texan Longhorns Watch
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