The Giants won the World Series and really all I have to say is put this one in the book of pitching. The argument which is overwhelming one-sided (because one side has all of the statistical support) is in the end Good Pitching will beat Good Hitting. This World Series was literally that as one of the best pitching teams in the game, the Giants, beat one of the best hitting teams in the league, the Rangers. Of course, the series wasn't always like that as the first game was a surprise to everyone as both teams struggled on the mound. Since I really don't care too much about either team, I don't have much to say but I'm glad the Giants won.
Now for the beginning of our next season.
The Hot Stove officially starts now, although it feels like we have been on it for the last month with the hiring of Sandy as the new GM of the team. What we have to look forward to in the short run is the hiring of a new manager, a new coaching staff, and a new front office staff. Also Takahashi fits in somewhere in that short time line.
After that, its who knows? The Mets have a lot of money on the books and Rome was not built over night so it would be crazy to think we can splash money around and just cut many of our losses free without thinking about assets. I have faith in Sandy that he will get the groundwork done to make this team into a champion, but I know it will take some time.
I do look forward though to an off-season with some creative moves and some good scouting.
Lets Go Mets!
As is the case in B ball good pitching wins out, you can't see it you can't hit it.