Tuesday, September 4, 2007

The "7 Rules of Engagement" -generic version

1- The starting pitchers need to bring their "A" games everynight. It's up to the starters to keep the hitters under control, and hope the Calvary [the bats] decide to ride to the rescue.

2- Don't give the the big bats ANYTHING to hit!!!! Every team has dangerous hitters that need to be carefully pitched to.

3- Pelfrey, Humber need to carry their weight. They can't allow the opposing teams to get easy runs and bury the Mets early in the game.

4- Mota, Heilman, Feliciano, Wagner, Sosa, and Scott Schwienwiess need to be used correctly. That means only as needed and not an out more. That might mean only one inning, or one out. Willie has done his best to burn up this pen this year and now it's all messed up.

5- Be carefull pitching to the one special player on each team. He can quickly turning into a Met killer too.

6- When or if the Mets get an opposing pitcher reeling, they need to BURY HIM!!!! Don't let up. Don't be swinging for the fences when a base hit will do. Too often the Mets [Reyes, Delgadud, Alou', ect.] swing at the first pitch and pop up or fly out. Too many rallys are being killed by hitting weak fly balls.

7- Play Attention!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm tired of see Mets players do stupid things on the bases [Reyes, Milledge, Delgadud ] and in the field. There is no room for error this season. The Mets will need every base runner they can get.

I hope Willie puts copies of these "rules" where ever the team can see them.

What does everyone out there think? Do you have any suggestions for the "7 Rules of Engagement"?

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