It’s time for another Twitter poll from @Phinally.
The question this week, “A week into the 2009 season, who is the team to fear in the NL East?”
I think it’s going to come down to the Phillies and the Mets. I know that the Marlins are currently being beasts, but I don’t think that young pitching staff can keep it up all season.
In the end, it’s going to be just like the past three seasons with the Mets and Phillies battling for the division.
The responses from you:
LONG_DRIVE, from Phillies Long Drive: “My answer is no one as of yet. Everyone knew the Marlins young pitching could be good but they won’t maintain that pace.”
JMFlyer1454: “I’m saying Florida. They have looked the best, not just in the East, but in the entire NL and possibly all of MLB.”
krmcguire, of many things, including Macho Row: “No doubt, the Florida Marlins. Explosive offense and they have taken care of the Nats, Mets & Braves (who handled the Phills).”
TommymacWFC: “honestly… I am scared of the Marlins. they look deathly fast and their pitching is holding up much more that originally thought.”
From Facebook: Eric Michael Stencovage: “Well, yeah, definitely the Phillies, although not right now. Everyone knows what they did last year, but also everyone knows how they come on strong in the month of September, which any team would fear.”
Obviously, the Marlins are a team to fear from most of you. I think the Marlins are going to be in it for a while, but I just don’t think that their pitching is going to hold up through the entire season.
-KK
