January 11, 20179 yr This article is from about ten months ago but I just came across it now and thought it was a fun read even now. It's pre-2016 season and is questioning whether the young guns starting rotation that took the 2015 Mets to the World Series can stay strong. Surprisingly, the comparison used is the 2004 Marlins rotation that fizzled out after their 2003 World Series win. It's a very detailed article, thought some of you would enjoy this read... http://www.si.com/mlb/2016/03/22/mets-pitchers-2004-marlins
January 11, 20179 yr Good article I actually thought this was the most interesting part: “Lo Duca was the big key for us,” Beinfest said. What he likely did not know about were the reports written about Lo Duca by Dodgers officials after the 2003 season. According to the Mitchell Report, the internal memo said: “Steroids aren’t being used anymore on him. Big part of this. Might have some value to trade … Florida might have interest … Got off steroids … Took away a lot of hard line drives … Can get comparable value back (and) would consider trading … If you do trade him, will get back on the stuff and try to show you he can have a good year. That’s his makeup. Comes to play. Last year of contract, playing for (new contract).” Lo Duca had been a fringe player until, according to the Mitchell Report, Mets catcher Todd Hundley introduced him to steroid supplier Kirk Radomski. Radomski showed investigators checks Lo Duca wrote him five weeks before his trade to the Marlins and eight days after it.
January 11, 20179 yr Author The article is good but I think I was more pleased to just be reminded that Loria was actually trying in 2004 and 2005 and that we were actually pretty close to playoff spots both years. The "magic" of 2003 was gone but we didn't suck 04 and 05.
January 11, 20179 yr None of the members of the Mets 2016 rotation were in the Marlins 2004 Marlins rotation. I am not reading any fake news.
January 12, 20179 yr None of the members of the Mets 2016 rotation were in the Marlins 2004 Marlins rotation. I am not reading any fake news. thank you mother
January 12, 20179 yr good read, though depressing for Marlins fans. Also Admin appreciates the Justin Wayne mention in the article.
January 12, 20179 yr good read, though depressing for Marlins fans. Also Admin appreciates the Justin Wayne mention in the article. Nice throwback there
January 12, 20179 yr Oh no, you have a new shtick and I hate this one even more have I displeased you, [uSER=1]@Mother[/uSER] ?
January 12, 20179 yr Yes you are grounded How many good boy points does he need to get chicken tendies for dinner?
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