5 Down, 7 to go. Then Willie hits the door.

Well, that's 5 loses in a row. I figure 7 more loses and Willie's out the door. I don't want the Mets to lose, but I'm willing to sacrifice this season if it gets Willie out of Shea. I don't know if I can go thru another season like this one.

I'm no fan of Joe Torre, but he does one thing that I like. He won't let a starter bury the team. He doesn't care if it's the 2nd inning or the 4th inning. If the starter's in trouble, he pulls him and takes his chances with the pen. Now I understand this can burn up the arms in the bullpen if done too often. But at this time of the year, drastic measures are needed to save the season. As soon as Belliard came to bat for the 3rd time with two runners on, that's when Maine should have been pulled. I like John a lot, but he wasn't getting the job done and the game needed to be won. But, Willie doesn't seem to be able to think on his feet. So he left Maine in, and the ball went out. At the very least, Maine should have intentionally walked him. Belliard is now hitting .700 against Maine !!! That's where Humber could have been used if Willie would only use him. But, Willie said that Humber doesn't figure into ANY PITCHING SITUATIONS AT ALL THIS YEAR !! Why? What did he do? Is Willie that stupid? Humber pitched well when he was used.

There were some good things that happened. They scored 8 runs and didn't give up. Green continues to drive the ball. He had 3 hits again tonight, including a long HR to centerfield. I really think the Mets need to keep him for next year. He plays well at first, and would give a reason to the new Manager to rest Delgado. Lo Duca had 2 RBI and a couple of hits too. David had a couple of hits and a RBI also.

Don't be counting on El Duque to pitch for the rest of the season. If, and that's a big if, the Mets make to post season, he needs to go to the pen. That's if he even gets healthy. Alou' hurt his leg again. Let's hope he can play this weekend. Now the Mets hopes rest on the young arm of Mike Pelfrey. He's pitched well the last two starts. Let's hope he continues to win games.