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jg2977 · 08-22-2025, 04:00 PM

Mike (calm, measured):
“Dog, the story here is the Mets. 104 wins, their fifth division title. The question now — can they finally get over the hump and reach the Fall Classic? Because we’ve seen this before. The Mets win divisions, they have talent, but when the calendar flips to October, they’ve stumbled. This team, though, Dog — pitching, power, depth — they look as good as they’ve ever been.”

Mad Dog (bouncing in his chair):
“MIKE, THIS HAS TO BE THE YEAR! THE METS! ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR WINS! They’ve been TEASING their fans for YEARS! Division titles, close calls, heartbreak — enough! This team’s too good, TOO GOOD, to collapse again. If they don’t make the World Series THIS YEAR, MIKE, it’s an absolute travesty!”

Mike (nodding):
“And don’t forget about Philadelphia, Dog. Ninety wins, back in the postseason. That’s a solid ballclub. They don’t have the star power of the Mets, but they’re balanced, and they’re dangerous in a short series.”

Mad Dog (pointing, animated):
“OH, PHILADELPHIA’S BACK, ALRIGHT! You’ve got to give ’em credit — 90 wins, they’ve played steady baseball all year long. But let’s be honest, Mike — they’re not the Mets. The Mets have the pitching, the Mets have the lineup, the Mets have the pressure. Philly’s a nice story, but come October, that only gets you so far.”

Mike (matter-of-fact):
“Washington at 78-84, Miami 74-88, and Atlanta — 57-105 — Dog, that’s just bad baseball. Nothing to write home about there.”

Mad Dog (throwing up his hands):
“MIKE, ATLANTA WAS A DISGRACE! 105 LOSSES! Horrible! Miami? Irrelevant. Washington? Irrelevant. This division, outside of New York and Philadelphia, was a complete mess! It’s a two-team race, plain and simple. The Mets and the Phillies. And I’m telling you, Mike, THE METS HAVE TO DELIVER!”

Mike (closing thought):
“Bottom line, Dog: the Mets are in the best position they’ve ever been. 104 wins, talent across the board. But the question remains — can they get it done when it matters most?”

Mad Dog (leaning in, loud):
“NO MORE EXCUSES, MIKE! NO MORE! The Mets have the team, the record, the opportunity. IT’S WORLD SERIES OR BUST!”

08-22-2025, 04:00 PM	#2908
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24,537	Mike (calm, measured): “Dog, the story here is the Mets. 104 wins, their fifth division title. The question now — can they finally get over the hump and reach the Fall Classic? Because we’ve seen this before. The Mets win divisions, they have talent, but when the calendar flips to October, they’ve stumbled. This team, though, Dog — pitching, power, depth — they look as good as they’ve ever been.” Mad Dog (bouncing in his chair): “MIKE, THIS HAS TO BE THE YEAR! THE METS! ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR WINS! They’ve been TEASING their fans for YEARS! Division titles, close calls, heartbreak — enough! This team’s too good, TOO GOOD, to collapse again. If they don’t make the World Series THIS YEAR, MIKE, it’s an absolute travesty!” Mike (nodding): “And don’t forget about Philadelphia, Dog. Ninety wins, back in the postseason. That’s a solid ballclub. They don’t have the star power of the Mets, but they’re balanced, and they’re dangerous in a short series.” Mad Dog (pointing, animated): “OH, PHILADELPHIA’S BACK, ALRIGHT! You’ve got to give ’em credit — 90 wins, they’ve played steady baseball all year long. But let’s be honest, Mike — they’re not the Mets. The Mets have the pitching, the Mets have the lineup, the Mets have the pressure. Philly’s a nice story, but come October, that only gets you so far.” Mike (matter-of-fact): “Washington at 78-84, Miami 74-88, and Atlanta — 57-105 — Dog, that’s just bad baseball. Nothing to write home about there.” Mad Dog (throwing up his hands): “MIKE, ATLANTA WAS A DISGRACE! 105 LOSSES! Horrible! Miami? Irrelevant. Washington? Irrelevant. This division, outside of New York and Philadelphia, was a complete mess! It’s a two-team race, plain and simple. The Mets and the Phillies. And I’m telling you, Mike, THE METS HAVE TO DELIVER!” Mike (closing thought): “Bottom line, Dog: the Mets are in the best position they’ve ever been. 104 wins, talent across the board. But the question remains — can they get it done when it matters most?” Mad Dog (leaning in, loud): “NO MORE EXCUSES, MIKE! NO MORE! The Mets have the team, the record, the opportunity. IT’S WORLD SERIES OR BUST!”