Posts Tagged ‘Smelly Fingers’

Never Let Go, Bobby

Continuing along the wonderful offseason journey that was the NL East, we stop by the ATL to check out the Redskins Braves.  It’s been a sad state in Atlanta, since they finally fell off their perch after their magical 14 year run at the top of the world.  However, after piecing together possibly the most retarded offseason of any team in the NL East, they find themselves scrambling for a trip to Mediocrityville.

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So while we’re all well versed in the Phillies offseason moves, I’ve decided to inform and educate about what our fellow NL East rivals have been up to since September of Oh-Nine.  I’m starting with the Mets, because they’re LOLtastic.  Omar Minaya is the ringleader of the largest circus that the MLB has seen in quite some time.

Honk Honk

Their offseason will be known more for their non-moves to fix their holes, than their actual transactions.  No Joel Pinero, no Jon Garland, no Ben Sheets, no John Lackey.  Yes, they signed Jason Bay, but unless he can pitch every fifth day, his impact is going to be fairly neutral.  The pitching staff that had a combined 7.3 WAR (only above the Padres, Nationals, and Brewers) will again rely on a post-surgery Johan Santana, John Maine, Mike Pelfrey, Oliver Perez, and a fill-in youngster.  So here we go, after the jump…

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