Mets Tigers 6/29

The Mets are in unfamiliar territory with their heads above water. Let's see if they can keep it up. Yesterday, they scored 14 runs- they didn't need them all I hope they don't end up having been wasted.

I am not going to jinx the Mets by saying the barrage is continuing after starting with 4 runs in the first.

Okay, you've got an 8-2 lead and the Tigers put runners on 2nd and 3rd with none out and their best hitter comes to the plate having already hit one out. Question: Why are you pitching to this guy? I said "Walk him." before he hit the 3 run jack and I have witnesses.

So if they had listened to me it would now be 8-5 and not 8-6. I hope that run doesn't come back to bite them in the ass.

After extending the lead to 10-6 they gave up another 2. But they've added one insurance run.

Mets Tigers 6/28

For the 4th time since opening day, the Mets start the day at .500 can they get through?

Stay tuned!

At 13-2 I'm thinking they might want to save some runs for tomorrow.

Duane Reade is doing a promotion with a special coupon should the Mets hit 2 home runs in 1 game and I was thinking- "yeah, like that's gonna happen" and of course it does on the very first day.

The coupon is for Allegra- oooohhh I'm so stoked-- NOT

Mets Rangers 6/24

Whenever I hear Rangers, I think New York and not Texas. However, the reason the New York Rangers got their name was because the owner's name was Tex Rickard, and the press referred to the team as Tex's Rangers.

The fact that the Mets came into this game 1 game below .500 meant the odds would not be in their favor. Like the sound barrier, they just can't seem to break through. When the first Ranger's hit ball had the misfortune to land in Jason Bay's glove and decided to jump out prompting Angel Pagan to fall it looked embarrassing. You can't blame Pelfrey for giving up the 2 run jack.

Pelfrey has pitched well after not showing up with his "A" game. Though, to be honest, this line-up would be tough even against his best stuff (Don, I threw that in for you, in case you drop by). Harrison can bring it- consistently hitting the mid 90's, but he's all over the place. They showed a stat that said the Mets are 5- 10 when at or 1 game below .500

All right, at 6-1 Rangers, color this game over.

A's at Mets 6/22

Score is tied at 1 at the 7th inning stretch. The A's are a losing team on the road- the Mets should win this series if they are a good team.

The big news from the day is that Ike Davis' bruised leg is still not healing. They are taking the boot off and will re-evaluate after yet another 3 weeks. This is the same training staff that consistently turns day-to-day status injuries into season ending injuries. What the F is up with that?

When Reyes scored the go ahead run in the bottom of the 8th I thought it was a good opportunity for the Mets to pick up the victory- I know it's only K-Rod's 3rd blown save but he's given up runs on many occasions.

A well executed bunt puts Willie Harris on 2nd with 1 out in the bottom of the 9th.

Why was Willie not on the bag to possibly tag?

Rule #1- never swing at the 1st pitch after a walk.

Bottom 10- if the game doesn't end now, well it's past my bedtime. And Jason Bay with RISP-as Monty Python would say- "Say no more!"

Mets Braves 6/16 A chance to sweep

I was going to title this post "To Sweep, perchance to dream" but I don't dare jinx the Mets (which I may just have done). R.A. Dickey is reporting that his foot feels like it is finally beginning to heal. He has been pitching really well hurt, so I hope that doesn't change his fortunes. Some finesse pitchers have used feeling too strong to explain bad outings.

He gave up a run in the first. However , in the second he couldn't beat my grandmother down the line to first and she's been dead for 20 years.

Dickey struggled tonight and at 6-2 I was ready to write the Mets off. However, Nostradamus, okay his name is Owen, said the Mets, like the guy in the Monte Python sketch, were not Dead.

The Mets take the lead on a strikeout that should have ended the inning- Wow!

Byrdak was impressive in pitching his way out of trouble in the bottom of the 7th.

Top 8- Pagan never touched the bag, I'm guessing the Umpire called interference on what looks like it might have been a trip- but its questionable.

K-rod blows the save- after last night's rain delayed game, I don't know how long I can go tonight.

Bottom 10 bad miscommunication- Tejada fields the ball and the inning is over

Mets Braves 6/15

Dillon Gee on the mound for the Amusin's. The Mets once again have a chance to hit the .500 mark. It would be an earth shattering event to do this in Atlanta as the Braves have owned the Mets number forever.

Sitting in this rain delay watching the Bruins win the Stanley Cup I noticed a couple of stats pointed out during last night's broadcast- to wit over the past 18 games the starters had a 2.54 ERA and yet the Mets went 9 and 9 during that span. Since May 21st the Mets lead the league in batting average. I must be watching something else.

Okay, they've made it through 5- both starters are gone due to the length of the rain delay. There may be more stoppage due to rain. The game is official now.

Atlanta did a good job to get out of a bases-loaded none out situation giving up only one more run. Then again, maybe the Mets are saving the runs for tomorrow. Bobby Parnell has closer potential in his arm- somebody needs to tell his head.

We are at .500 again, can the playoffs be far behind?

Mets Brewers 6/9

Niese and Pelfrey have been showing signs that they can be the core of a pitching staff that Mets fans can get excited about. There's an old adage about the bullpen that says when your bullpen is struggling the problem is your starting pitching. The Mets are an exception to that rule. They are getting the necessary innings from their starters. It is possible that the relievers are wearing different uniforms under their Mets unis.

Through 3 innings, the Mets manufacture a run and Niese gets through the Brewers order with little trouble.

Pagan has no businiess getting caught up like that in the top 7th- getting out of it and awarded 2nd is no excuse.

We're in trouble now- K-Rod is on the mound with 2 on 2 out in the 8th.

From the even a blind squirrel file: Braun flies out to Pridie to end the threat.