Minaya: Phils the Team to Beat
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Minaya: Phils the Team to Beat
Todd Zolecki
Well, that's no fun.
New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya had a chance to tell the whole world the Mets are better than the Phillies, but he didn't fan the flames.
"We're not better than them, no," Minaya said. "Right now, they're world champions."
Wait, what? What is this? Reverse psychology? The Phillies are on to you, Omar!
"The only way you get to be better than them is to beat them," he said. "You've got to go out there and get it done. You don't win championships on paper. I've never believed in that. Do I think we've improved our club? Yes. But the bottom line is the Phillies have won the World Series and they won the division twice. They have a good team and the experience of being in playoffs and World Series - that is huge. So we have a lot of work to do."
Mets manager Jerry Manuel commented on Cole Hamels' "choke artists" comment, "That's his opinion. It probably adds a little fuel to it, which is a good thing. Anytime you can add fuel to the fire, it's good. Players have to be ready to respond and answer the bell. That's good, that's good stuff."
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trying a different approach I suppose...it won't work— trk3586- This plot line has been played out. So boring. And it doesn't matter anymore - we're World F****** CHAMPIONS!— AllDawk_AllTheTime
- we are better than them... thanks for agreeing omar!— WC-Jonesy
- That's why Omar is the brains of the operation.....K-Rod? Maybe the other end?— Mark1npt
- Of course you are not better than us, Omar. We are the WORLD CHAMPIONS! ..thanks for the insight, Captain Obvious— Phront_Runner
- The Phils look like a very solid team heading into next season. Resigining Moyer was key and I like the Park and Ibanez moves. The Ibanez deal has Pat Gillick written all over it, so it should be good. I would like to see the Phils add a RH bat off the bench and I keep thinking of Rocco Baldelli. He can't start anymore because of his illness. But he does play leftfield, he bats right and he hits for power. I would love to see him on the bench as a pinch hitter/spot starter. He must know that he can't get starting years and money anymore. But, if he can make the adjustment, he would be a huge addition to anyone's bench. It seems to me that he's worth exploring. In terms of the WBC, I worry about Rollins breaking down at the end of the season when we're gearing up for the playoffs. Kudos to the Phils pitchers for turning it down. It's a neat thing, but ultimately inconsequential. And I'd like to see the Phils pitchers turn down any invites they get for the all-star team this year. We don't need another (near) fiasco like we had last year with Brad Lidge.— TexColorado
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i wonder how many more times the mets players are gonna rip off jroll now. the boss even knows we're the team to beat- Just goes to show that you can have class even if you work for teh Mutts and live in NY.— jeff gross
- Interesting...humility. That's a new concept for the Mets organization, methinks.— RollinsWasRight
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- John Maine can say whatever he wants, AFTER he learns how to pitch 5 innings without throwing 110 pitches. First learn to throw strikes, then you can tell Cole Hamels what to say, and what not to. And also, if anyone associated with the Mets wants the Phillies to shut up, there are only two things they need to do to make it happen: 1. stop mouthing off themselves when they are in no position to trash talk, and 2. win something on the field AFTER September 10th or so.— RollinsWasRight
- Ray - the Mets come to Philly Sept 11-13, after which there will be about 16 games left on the schedule. Looks like that series will be the beginning of the end for visitors...— RollinsWasRight
- Mets Suck!!
- 1— jeff gross
