Almost Done, Guys.

Written by Colin on September 26, 2008 – 7:12 am

The carnage is nearly over. Injuries, free-swinging slumps, more injuries, and lots of bad luck can’t keep us from making it to the couch next week. We’ll soon be put out of our misery and stop having to cringe whenever we see a lead slipping away, Francoeur whiffing down and away, or worrying that Jo-Jo Reyes will get another start.

To be certain, there have been some positives. Chipper’s accension to the batting title.  Jair Jurrjens’ phenom-like starts (he should be considered for Rookie of the Year).  Charlie Morton’s flashes of brilliance.  Brian McCann’s all-star year as he develops into a downright nasty catcher.  Yunel Escobar and Kelly Johnson have shown flashes of great play too, and they’ll keep getting better (if they’re around next year).  And Gregor Blanco and Josh Anderson have given us some hope in the outfield - they’re solid younger players that will contribute next year for sure, if they’re not replaced by a power hitter type.

To be sure, there’s stuff we need to work on, but we’ll have plenty of time in the off-season to write you articles about that and argue about trades and signings we have no control over.

Until then, we’re almost done. Take care, and pull for the Phillies, Brewers and Marlins as we all hope the Mets flunk out of the playoffs yet again.

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