Jose Reyes is the most dynamic player in baseball. Without a doubt. Even in a supposed off year,last season, he had a career high in stolen bases,78, which in part may have slowed him down in september. But, he also had a career high in walks with 77, showing how his patience has vastly improved over a guy who used to love swinging at the balls in the dirt. Most suprisingly, was his OBP at .354, the exact same as his 2006 campaign, the year he won the Silver Slugger in the NL. So what can be expected from Reyes in 2008. Well as the saying goes, As Jose runs, the mets go. Jose gets on base, the mets win. It's that simple. One of my all-time favorite Reyes moments was a game against Oakland at Shea. Reyes led off with a double, two errors later and Reyes was sliding home to give the Mets a 1-0 lead(sort of like an inside the park homerun. Shea was rocking. Reyes pumps up the masses that will enter Shea for the last time this year.And I cant wait.
Am i worried about last season's September slump? Not even in the least bit. Players slump, it happens. I just so happened Reyes slumped at the wrong time last year. Jose has vowed to be better prepared this year. He says (which i hope not) that he will not do those handshakes anymore. Jordan and I, love doing the Wright/Reyes handshake, and we will carry it on even if Jose doesnt. I would like to personally thank Reyes for taking Roger Cedeno out of the Mets records books. And with all the criticism he was taking last year, everyone forgets how the Mets signed him for almost nothing for a player of his calliber. I expect a big year from Reyes, as the sparkplug of the Powerful Mets lineup, will need to have. Reyes should Omar Visquel move on, also deserves a gold glove at SS. His tremendous range and laser rocket arm, make the left side of the infield incredible for the Mets this year and for many to come.And I cant wait to hear the roar of Shea chanting. JOSE, JOSE, JOSE, JOOOOOOSEEEEE, JOOOOOSEEEEEEEEEE.
Predicted 2008 Stats: 125 R,204 H,40 2B,15 3B,22 HRS,95 RBI,80 BB,67 SB, 302 BA.
NL East Shortstops Rankings
1)Jose Reyes - Wow the NL East SS's are good. Reyes get the nod with hometown bias playing a major role.
2)Jimmy Rollins - Die, I hope you like your MVP, becuase thats the last piece of harware youll ever see. Dont expect him to have a season like last. Hes cocky and a piece of S**T.
3)Hanley Ramirez- Wanted to give him the second best in the NL but couldnt becuase J-Roll of toilet paper did win the MVP last year(Shouldve been Wright). But man Hanley looked great last year. The problem is the Marlins lineup is thin, and why would opposing teams pitch to him.
4)Yunel Escobar - Part of the Braves youth movement,He's go a long way to go before he can match the other NL east SS's. But the Braves are taking small steps. Keep walking slow Atl.
5)Christian Guzman/Felipe Lopez - And you wonder why Washington is predicted to lose 100 games this season. Manny Acta is a great manager. But can you get some real players please.
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