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
Daily News staff
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.
Ban Pagan for gambling on his team
Even the new Mets' GM said he thinks the Mets will be competitive starting in 2012.— JoeC.
Comment removed.- I won't make fun of the Mets TOO much. With good health and a little luck, they might not be a bad baseball team. I can even imagine them competing for the NL Wild Card with a lot of luck.— Mike P
- I like Pagan as a player, but he is delusional.
— ericg610 - Wait ... who the f is Pagan? I thought that was a motorcycle gang?
- Pagan would spend his money more wisely by subsidizing his teammates at the cardiologist's office. They need heart transplants.— Bob1
- Comment removed.
- The Met's # 2 couldnt be the phillies # 5...but Pagan if you want to wake up the phillies on a team that might play for 3rd be my guest. Can not wait till opening day.— Phillyphan26
- Bring it NY— lacboi
- Notice they didnt say they can BEAT the Phils, just "give them a good fight". So in other words they promise to show up for the game.— way of the jeep
- Time to urinate into a cup, Mr Pagan— scootch
- Hahaha, what's this guy a comedian? Ahh, the eternal optimist. Guess I shouldn't laugh at him, Eagles fans are eternal optimists too. To think there were actually people who thought they had a chance at the Super Bowl this year...— Jangocat
- You don't pull on Superman's cape,
You don't spit into the wind,
You don't pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger
and you don't don't mess around with Angel (and the Mets).
It just rolls off your tongue while you're rolling on the floor in mirth.— Claudio Vernight 
He sure ain't JRoll. The Mutts do have a fight; a fight with the Nats and possibly Florida for last place.— KINGOFZED
