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The possibilities of a New York-New York World Series

A series where home field advantage is nothing, and the sky is the limit in talent between the two is a world series of dreams in New York, especially considering that both teams have recently acquired new staduims incredibly expensive. Whether you like or hate, there is no denying that both the Yankees and Mets are two teams loaded with talent. Although these two teams have plenty of talent, nor have past the divisional round in the playoffs the last 2 years. You Can explain this by the collapse of the Mets in September for the last 2 seasons, the Bug Bowl at Cleveland in 2007 that became series about the Indians (who later lost to the Red Sox in the ALCS), and increasing lightning in '08. This year, GM Brian Cashman (a appropriate name for the Yankees) and Omar Minaya tried to ensure that their teams come to mind, but as the Yankees have proven time and again, money doen't always buy championships. Can these two teams to revive themselves and theselves put back on top?

This season began with much talent in the pool, and the Yankees and the Mets were determined to acquire as much as they could afford, which was more than anyone could have imagined. The Yankees started splashing out for signing up to an SP CC sabbathi 7YR. / $ 160 MIL contract, which was soon followed by the signing # 2 SP AJ Burnett to 5YR. / Bid $ 82.5 MIL. After spending $ 242.5 MIL in 2 pitchers guarenteeing dominant rotation, the Yankees figured that would happen only about 180 thousand more when Sighn # 1 Mark Teixeira global FA a 8YR. Bid / MIL $ 180, just beating a rival for the Sox slugger 1B (do not worry, Sox fans, who later resigned Youk). Since then, however, the Yankees have not done anything important in the pool, only a few small firms here and there, but GM has spent $ 422.5 MIL, 3 players. Although I disagree with shopping, and I agree that the spree is irresponsible, but you can not deny that Cashman is determined to put his team back on top. Only time will tell if your expenses will pay off.

Last year, Johan Santana was this year sabbathi CC. The Mets acquired him in a trade but not free agency, and later re-signed with the Mets for $ 150.75 MIL, which at that time was the largest contract largest ever signed by a pitcher. It was a great success in '08, but had bullpen problems, when he was 7 wins, driven by the bullpen, which can practically be credited with 90% of its collapse in the last two years. This year, it was determined, Omar Minaya, to solve this problem, first resigning Jerry Manual interim coach, who took over for Willie Randolph who was fired in Los Angeles after a loss to the Angels. Then Minaya focused on Fixing that bullpen with the signing CL saves record holder Francisco Rodriguez (K-Rod) to 3 years. $ 37 billion contract to replace Billy Wagner CL, who injured the elbow at the end of last season, leaving aside for the '09 season. Then the Mets talented sailors CL JJ Putz in a 3-way deal with the Mariners and Indians. Enders game Hopefully these will help prevent another Mets collapse. The Mets are not done right. They bid on the SP Oliver Perez, and plan to offer or SP or SP Randy Wolf Ben Sheets an offer if Perez rejected. This will help the Mets end the rotation SP only lost like Orlando Hernández; Showenweis Scott, and Spot SP, Aaron Hielman.The Mets will have to prove themselves by beating the World Series, the defense of Philadelphia.

Comparison list:

Mets:

• C – Brian Schnider Schnider = C is a veteran who can be a little beyond his prime, but it shows as a leader in the clubhouse. A decent player in place, but probably needs an update, if possible. Do not wait that is Jason Varitek C or C Ivan "Pudge" Rodruguez come here as a late signing. If the Mets get a C, to be a young C with a few more years in it.
• 1B – Carlos Delgado = Delgado is another veteran of the presence of many who thought they did until last season, where he numbers type of career, making a comeback in late career. Delgado proved last year that still has some years on it, and can stay healthy. However, expect the Mets to begin looking for replacement 1B for the next 3-5 years, at least to serve as a backup for now in case of injury to the vet.
• 2B-Luis Castillo = The Mets are stuck with Castillo to want him. They planned to buy him and signing a new 2B. However, the 2B has drawn no interest, and the Mets have not found a replacement. The Mets have signed UTIL Alex Cora, but most likely will not start.
• 3B – David Wright = As much as I like the Mets, I can not find enough words to describe this young talent 3B. He is a big Overally 3B, and is a young leader This Mets team. If you can follow the statistics that have been putting large, the Mets continue to run.
• SS José Reyes = Another young talented players for the Mets. The stolen base threat and great defensive SS to help the Mets in the game's offensive and defensive.
• LF-Daniel Murphy / Fernando Tatis LF = This tandem, although mostly unknown, has a corresponding raw talent. Tatis, coming off a great comeback season, will play against the IP, and Murphy, who hit .313 in 131 at-bats. Murphy is young and untested. However, you must obtain the majority of playing time. If you go strong, will be a bonus in line with the Mets and solid.
• CF – Carlos Beltran = Beltran, another triple threat with his bat, glove and speed. He is a veteran point in all aspects of the game and will have another great season.
• RF – Ryan Church = Church was a very good acquisition at the beginning of last season. Church, a very underrated player in general is a good bat, with a pretty good glove. The only problem I have with the Mets is that church is a little shock prone. Received 2 bruises last season and also suffered from syndrome post-concussion for almost a month. Fortunately, 30 years. RF-old will remain healthy enough to be an impact player.

Weaknesses:

C – Although this should not affect a player the Mets too, have to find a better C by the beginning of the next season.

2B – Castillo and the Mets are not in good terms now, but he is the only player who has to start in this position today. The tension between the organization and this player club could cause problems, even if it is unlikely starting.

LF – Sometimes surrender the reins to a unexpirienced player can make you more tense and do things. However, Murphy should be fine as long as he plays his game.

RF – RF not be a problem as long as the church stays healthy.

Yankees:

• C-Jorge Posada Posada = missed the last 1 / 3 of the season after season Shoulder Surgery. It will be interesting to see what the vet. be able to do after surgery. Posada is aging, and the Yankees need to start looking for a replacement, Mabey one Jerrod Saltalamacchia. Having Posada as a leader is a good thing, but I doubt that will be as effective as it has been in the past.
• 1B – Mark Teixeira = achieves another incredible year, their first playoff appearance and an incredible contract, Teixeira will have to learn to adapt to lifestyle New York. I will warn the fans of New York now, Teixeira is a slow starter, but great results. Do not start hard on him, give him a month. We must continue to produce a number was incredible and a great addition.
• 2B – Robinson Canó = Cano 2B is a good coming out of a bad year. It is most likely to best numbers last year, but will not be in the same way it was during the 2007 season. If Cano does not improve their numbers, the Yankees may choose to go in another direction in that position.
• 3B-Alex Rodriguez = Good tool sitting in the position of 3B. A-Rod can never play well enough to impress the Yankees fans, but he is great in my book. A-Rod, is sufficient.
• SS-Derek Jeter = hate the Yankees, but I love Derek Jeter. He is a great defender he is a man SS # 2 well in the line-up. Jeter, along with your tools is a great leader and always impress. Despite aging, is expected to retire as a starting point Yankees SS.
• LF-Johnny Damon = Damon, after being moved from its starting position and CF shun the Yankees is a must have in the LF position of this season. Not going to be amazing or anything. But Damon is a reliable with the bat very well to put a good number decent in most of his career. This year will be execption.
• CF – Brett Garnd = Garnd receive clearance in CF after numbers Melky not so bright last season. Garnd, with only 42 games under his belt will be an interesting expiriment in CF in the least. A rookie front to U.S. pressure could cause complications, but Gardner is a lot like Daniel Murphy of the Mets.
• RF – Xavier Nady Nady = just OF/1B nosed out Nick Swisher for the position of RF. Nady is a player who is a pure hitter. Not exactly a power hitter, but has some pop in his bat. Nady, however, can not be a Yankee on opening day, this will be somthing to see. The Yankees have been openly shopping Swisher and Nady, due to a surplus of SFO.

Weaknesses:

C – Jorge is a veteran leader, but he is aging and is not as good as it once was. The Yankees also may be looking for a new C youth to play the role of backup, such as Jerrod Saltalamacchia.

2B – Cano struggled last season, and will not be back in top form this season. Yankee fans should be patient with Cano, and they will contact the highest level 2B once was.

DE – The Yankees have a surplus of decent SFO. I really do not have to go type of ED. In fact, they have a rookie starting in the ED. The Yankees might be a bit unreliable. This is really the only weak spot in the Yankees team.

Rotation of comparison:

Mets:

• 1. Johan Santana = Santana last season was a great aquirement. He had 7 wins, driven by the bullpen, and now that the bullpen has improved as he has done, we expect much better # s of the dominant left-handed.
• 2. John Maine = Although the Mets are strong in the lineup and bullpen, they are not strong in the rotation, which could be Achilier heel of this team. John Maine is a pitcher Decent, but a pitcher in the league in aces. He will win some games and eat some innings, but will not be a Johan Santana.
• 3. Mike Pelfry = Pelfry is another pitcher in the league in aces. Like Pelfry, will eat up innings and get some wins, but I doubt it will emerge as an ace, despite being young.
• 4. Oliver Perez / Randy Wolf / Ben Sheets = The Mets have already said they will sign one more starter. None of these pitchers except the leaves are as material type, but tickets can eat when they are healthy. Oliver Perez is the main objective, and have already offered to 3 years. deal. If it moves Perez Mets' approach is likely to Wolfe.
• 5. Tim Redding = aquisiton Redding was to fill the # 5 spot in the rotation. Not necessarily has shown that SP is fine, but can not be blamed for the untalented around. The Mets are better than the Nats, so it must improve its statistics.

Yankees:

• 1. CC = sabbathi The newly acquired ace viscious undoubtedly thrive in the city of New York, New York. One of the many aces in the Yankees rotation will help them climb to the top, while everyone stays healthy.
• 2. AJ Burnett = This newly acquired ACE also be developed also in New York, provided they stay healthy, which is its only downfall.
• 3. Chien-Ming Wang = Wang is an ace. As he stays healthy, thriving in a hole # 3, which is usually reserved for pitchers decent, not aces.
• 4. Joba Joba Chamberlain = expirience but not yet proved last year when it is played as a pitcher when healthy Calibur. As he stays healthy, thriving against the second half of roations other equipment.
• 5. Phil Hughes = Hughes is the only one among these pitchers as the Yankees, however, can be an ace. He is still young and not really proven. Hughes is really expirimental as # 5 in the slot, the Yankees can afford to do b / c of their first 4 launchers.

Notable Relievers:

Mets:

• Francisco Rodriguez (K-Rod) = was acquired to help the Mets with his problem of collapse. This record will do well with a team that likes to play games close, for some reason. We hope that this closer to prosper with a talent.
• = Putz JJ Putz was acquired as insurance to help K-Rod in the situation of rescue. Putz will receive a large amount of input that acts as the setup function.

Yankees:

• Mariano Rivera Rivera = always going to be a good more. He is the impact player in the bullpen. There should be a lot opprotunities because of the incredible pitching for the Yankees.

Possibilities:

Yankees:

• Divisional Round: 70%
• American League: 35%
• World Series: 17.5%
• Winning the World Series: 8.75%

Mets:

• Divisional round: 28.33%
• NLCS: 14.17%
• World Series: 7.09%
• Win World From the series: 3.55%

Combined:

• Chances to play with each other: 0.3%

Note: Figures are based on a formula and are not necessarily accurate. Do not get angry numbers.

Overall:

Although unlikely, it would be an interesting series to say the least. I know that most Yankee fans and Mets fans wanted see this. Possibly, but it is baseball, anything can happen.

About the Author

This article was originally published by RollinDB02 at RootZoo.com, an online sports social network. He’s a huge baseball fan and loves sports trivia, specifically mlb trivia.