The CPF View: Mets vs. Phillies 4/30

[Benjamin Grimm]

As I said above, the series will only have an impact if there's a sweep, one way or the other. Going 1-2 or 2-1 isn't that much of a difference.

[Valadius]

The 20-inning game was the first game of consequence of the season. This is just another game.

[Elster88]

Whoever wins game 1 will probably win the NL East.

I don't know what the hell is going on but I love it.

[G-Fafif]

Biggest game of the year is our next one because it will be the only we're playing.

/channeling Bobby V

[Fman99]

I won't listen to Francesa anymore, even if I was in the NYC area or I was home and wanted to tune into him on YES. He's a big feckin douche.

But I will continue to enjoy the CPF channeling of him. I have heard enough of his shtick in my life to be able to appreciate it.

[ashie62]

G-Fafif wrote: Biggest game of the year is our next one because it will be the only we're playing. /channeling Bobby V

ditto post

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

I believe that over the course of the season all game are important. Each win counts the same in the standings. However, some games are probably of greater psychological importance for the team and their fans.

I think getting back to .500 after the teams poor start was the first psychological hurdle to overcome. A series win, or hopefully a sweep, in Philadelphia will carry forth the momentum the team currently has going for it.

Regardless of what a series win would do for the team, I know it sure would make me happy.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Each win doesn't count the same in the standings, though. Wins against the division opponents count for more, because you're not only knocknig yourself up a half game, you're pulling them back (or knocking them back), relative to your position. And wins against division favorites, therefore, have even more import.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Edgy DC wrote: Each win doesn't count the same in the standings, though. Wins against the division opponents count for more, because you're not only knocknig yourself up a half game, you're pulling them back (or knocking them back), relative to your position. And wins against division favorites, therefore, have even more import.

True. Wins within the division are virtually 2 for 1 in the standings.