So with his outburst in the second half, we'll pick up Carlos Delgado's option and have him mentor Mike Carp and 2008 first round draft pick Ike Davis at first base. Luis Castillo is signed for another three years, so he's the option at second base with Argenis Reyes as the backup.
The left side is locked down and...
Oh yeah, no one cares that I think we'll be OK with Santana, Pelfrey, a healthy Maine, Johnny Neise and Oli P at an overblown rate, but at least we known what we're getting with him.
To be honest, no one really cares about the loser Mets finding ways to lose yet again, but here we go again...
Nationals 7, Mets 2
Well, what is there to say? I was joking yesterday when I wrote about Lannan doing his best impersonation of Steve Carlton. Someone must have texted him about it because he didn't take it as a joke.
Seven innings, seven strikeouts, one hit (by big bat Brian Schneider) and one run on a ground out by Jose Reyes. That's it. That's the list.
"One hit. We only got one god-damn hit!"
"You can't say that on the air!?!?"
It doesn't matter because the bats don't seem to be listening anyway. Pedro went five and allowed two runs, then gave up a two-run single to Anderson Hernandez, the same Anderson that we traded to the Gnats for our closer Luis Ayala. The same Anderson that Omar determined wasn't good enough to take over the job at second base so he signed Luis Castillo for four years and $25 million...
Another point for another day, I guess. I guess the main point is there's 13 days left in the season and we've got everything to play for. I figured it would take a 10-4 finish with wins on the two days the Phillies had off to win this thing.
I envisioned "Major League" and stripping off parts from Paul Lo Duca's ex-wife.
Instead, it's like there's a picture of Lo Duca in the locker room and they're trying to keep his patches on to avoid staring at his junk every time they head to the park.
Up Next: Mets at Nationals
The matchup is a classic between Cy Young specialists. The good guys from Queens will put Nelson Figuroa on the mound against Shairon Martis.
Yes, that same Shairon Martis, the 21-year old phenom with two career starts against Florida and Atlanta. He went five innings against each and struck out 11 while allowing just three runs.
There's not much about him, but who can't see him throwing 7 shutout frames in the thick of a pennant race, one which now makes things really interesting.
1 comment:
Delgado will be back but as of right now I do not see Carp or Davis as future 1B options. Castillo will be shopped in the offseason. Omar will try every trick in the book including eating money and taking on a big contract in return. He realizes his error and will move him. They are sending Dan Murphy to the Arizona League and he will be playing 2B there, where he played a little in AA before being called up. Murphy is the 2B man next year. Tatis, Beltran, Church look to patrol the OF much of next year. Santana, Pelfrey, Maine will be in the rotation next year, but Perez is as good as gone. Boras is going to price him far above his worth and he wants to go to the left coast anyway. I wouldn't be surprised to see Sheets and Lowe ni Mets unis next year and with Maine's arm problems, Niese will be a very good call option on the 6th spot in the rotation. They will not go after KRod or any other big name closer. Insurance is not picking up Wagner's $10.5 mil next year so the Mets will not pay $20 mil + for a closer in 2009. They have a few options in the minors and there's a good chance Burgos will be back and healthy to compete. Most likely the Mets will go with a closer by committee until they find their man, but make no mistake they will retool that pen!!! Sanchez and Heilman may make great trade bait!
PEACE!
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