Best Team in Baseball? (June 25, 2006)
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by user Bobbyjim45
Right now, when asked who the best team in baseball is, there are many different answers one could give. The Detroit Tigers have the best record in baseball. The New York Mets have the biggest division lead and are possibly the most complete team. The Chicago White Sox are defending champs but are stuck behind the Tigers. The Boston Red Sox are hot and have won 8 in a row. The Minnesota Twins started off the season on an ugly note, but have won 13 of their last 15 games. The New York Yankees have been struggling due to injuries, but are still only 2.5 back in the division and, c’mon, they’re the Yankees. There are also the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, and Oakland A’s who you could make a case as the best team in baseball.
However, in my mind, one stands above the rest. The Mets, while they may not have the best record in baseball, are the most complete team and, in my opinion, that makes them the best. Led by David Wright, Carlos Delgado, and Jose Reyes, their lineup is the best in the National League, one through eight. The rotation is anchored by Tom Glavine and Pedro Martinez, two guys who should easily be all-stars come July. While they would like to have more steady production out of their closer, Billy Wagner, he’s still a great closer and should be fine down the stretch.
So, there’s my opinion. Who do you think is the best team in baseball?
Date
Sun 06/25/06, 4:40 am EST
