Phillies vs. Mets: Who's Better?

Tuesday, July 22 2008

There's been a lot of debate (and hate) going on since the middle of last year between the Phillies' fans and Mets fans.  Obviously both sides think they are "the team to beat" and no one is backing down. 

From Jimmy Rollins to Carlos Beltran, everyone has weighed in on it and now it's "our turn."  What you're about to read may sound one-sided (yes, I'm a Phillies fan), but my intent here is to construct a very fair and rational discussion.

As we all know, the Mets blew a seven-game lead in 16 days in September last year and the Phillies won the division.  In the offseason the Mets went out and traded for seemingly the best pitcher in baseball, Johan Santana, and were immediately anointed front runners in not only the NL East, but the entire National League. 

On top of that, they also acquired OF Ryan Church and C Brian Schneider from the Nationals, parting ways with the enigmatic Lastings Milledge.

Despite a quick start...
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