Pagan says Mets can give Phillies a fight
Spring training is getting closer, and hope springs eternal as the days get closer. What would this time of year be without some comments from a Phillies or Mets player to stoke the fire?
Pagan says Mets can give Phillies a fight
Spring training is getting closer, and hope springs eternal as the days get closer.
What would this time of year be without some comments from a Phillies or Mets player to stoke the fire?
While this is tepid by comparison to Jimmy Rollins' "Team to Beat" assertions of the past, Mets outfielder Angel Pagan said the Mets have a chance against the Phillies.
"If we have health, we can give them a fight," Pagan told the New York Daily News. "Everyone is counting on Philadelphia, but they have to do it. I got my money on my team, bro. I love challenges and that's why I'm looking forward to it. I believe in surprises."
The Mets have changed managers and general managers in the offseason. "It's a different atmosphere, a new start and that's what we're looking for," Pagan said. "We're looking for a better year than last year and to be in the playoffs."
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The Phillies will face the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 15 in the annual Civil Rights Game, Major League Baseball announced. Game time is 2 p.m.
This will be the fifth annual event that began in Memphis in 2007 with an exhibition game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians.
The game is part of a 4-day event to pay tribute to those who fought on and off the field for equal rights. Players will wear throwback uniforms from the Negro Leagues, along with pregame ceremonies recognizing the 2011 MLB Beacon Award recipients and on-field civil rights-themed musical performances. The awards are for those whose lives are emblematic of the spirit of the civil rights movement.
Did Gooden, Strawberry, Hernandez, Carter & Cone discover a time machine or something? Otherwise...good luck with that, Angel!— The Pack Leader- LOL @ Mets.— SpeedDemon828
- My how times have changed. Not exactly a vote of confidence. LOLMETS— FlyerMeUp
lmfao.. LOL LOL- I hate the Mets but i admire his attitude because what do people expect him to say? We have no chance? Thats exactly the kind of attitude every player should have regardless of what team you play on no matter how unrealistic it seems. Do i think the Mets can challenge the Phillies for the division? nope. If the Mets stay healthy then yes they will definitly be better this year than last but they are not on the same level as the Phillies, they're not even on the same level as the Braves yet. If the Phillies stay healthy they'll be in a league of their own. But its a long season and anything can happen and games arent won on paper. But im pretty confident the Phillies will be winning their 5th consecutive division and more.— philliekev04
Comment removed.- @"philliekev04"....Man you saved me from tapping out all the keys you used! Excellent posting, and absolutely reflects my sentiments. Well said! — TBear
- Gotta love the Mets! For the way we beat them nine times in a row a few years back. For them folding like a house of cards year after year. For all those good times, thank you, New york!
- He's got his money on HIS team? get it? Theres a Mr. Rose on line 1— Onlineps2beast
- Who wants to give the other team a fight? I WANT TO BEAT THEM. NOt exactly Rollins-esque bravado by pagan.— Omorales510
- Nothing to see here. You really shouldn't be in the league if you don't think your team can win the whole thing. He's actually right about the Phillies too. Yes, we've got 4 aces, Utley, Rollins and Howard, but you've still got to out and win the games.— booman55
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- Who is Angel Pagan??— adzack3441
- Really? Wow. Well if he likes surprises he about to get a BIG one!!! LOL!!!! I can't stop laughing!!!!!!— SecondToNone
