It's something a lot of Mets fans will argue is dumb to do in the heat of a pennant race, but I think it's because we're fooling ourselves into thinking this team is better than it is.
With injuries galore and lackluster clutch hitting, what makes you think this team will magically put it all together for a run deep into October? On the other hand how rejuvenating would it be to see these young players come up and be given a shot to play for a team in contention?
What's that? You'd rather see Marlon Anderson and Robinson Cancel get more playing time? Or would you rather Omar go out and get some great waiver wire pickups like Freddy Garcia or Rich Aurillia because they would really turn the tide for this team?
I find myself falling into the same trap. I just hope that this team will find their groove and take off. I'm starting to think that's not going to happen. Why not take a shot at Dan Murphy, Jon Niese and Eddie Kunz getting some regular roles? Why not see what FMart has in store for us in the future?
What's the worst that could happen? We lose the pennant? We're already in position to do that now.
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I'm so with you on this. Reality is, we can't go anywhere with this bull pen - who pitches like Single A - and Tatis hitting in the 5th spot. again, I love what Tatis has deon for us and we seriously would not be even 3 gams out right now if it weren't for him, but it's a lot to expect and hope for (like Omar and Company has done here) to think this team can continue to be competititve with a rag tag outfield and a soft hitting centerfielder.
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