This was a good win all around. Maine pitched great. Delgado hit the ball hard. The fielding was super. And the Mets kept the pressure on the Braves pitchers.
Just a few thoughts before hitting the sack.
1- Guinness, give Gotay a break. He's young and hasn't had alot of playing time lately. I doubt Witless Willie and Omar did much for his confidence when they traded for Castillo. Young players need to see that thier coaches have faith in them. The Mets didn't exactly show Rubin any love by making that trade.
2- Pelfrey needs to step up tomorrow. Hopefully with Pedro back in the dugout, he can give some tips to Mike and help keep him loose. Pelfrey has great stuff, he showed that this spring. Sometimes I think he get a little bit of stage fright. Pedro's antics and personality should help keep him laughing.
3- The hitters need to keep after the Braves. Don't take anything for granted, go for the throat once the Braves slip.
4- Keep Lo Duca behind the plate for Pelfrey. Pauly brings that Captain Red A-s attitude to the field and will steady Mike when things get sticky.
One down, 5 more to go before the Mets return home.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Gary Cooper Shoots down all the bad guys again!!!!
John Maine, the Young Gunslinger, has once again rose to the challenge. Just like Gary Cooper in "High Noon", He stood tall and did a job no one else could do. He's slayed the evil Braves thru 7 innings and gives his team a chance. I've like John since I 1st saw him pitch. He saws no fear and always gives you everything he has. Sometimes are better than others, but there is no quit in him.
And Guinness, thanks for the comments. Sometimes even I can end up being right. I just think the young pitchers on the team are more comfortable with Pauly behind the plate. Hopefully Omar can see fit to resign Lo Duca.
And Guinness, thanks for the comments. Sometimes even I can end up being right. I just think the young pitchers on the team are more comfortable with Pauly behind the plate. Hopefully Omar can see fit to resign Lo Duca.
Gary Cooper is doing his Best
So far John is doing the walk down Maine Street and the Calvary is behind him. It was good to see Delgado hit on over the fence. His bat is going to be sorely needed this weekend. What I don't understand is why are three of the Mets Hitters [Reyes, Castillo, Chavez] insisting on bunting every time up? Swing the bats and hit the ball. They're doing nothing but giving the Braves outs. Well no sooner did I type that question, then Reyes drills a ball into the stands. WAY TO GO JOSE' !!!!!!!!!!!! Now, the Mets need to shut down the Braves again, and keep after Hudson. DON'T LET UP!! KEEP THEIR FOOT ON HIS NECK!!
The Mets facing their Waterloo
I have serious doubts about this weekends outcome. Unless someone besides David Wright starts making an effort in the field and at the plate, this will be a long troubling week to come. These are some things I believe need to be done this weekend.
1- John Maine needs to bring his "A" game tonight. He is our best hope of winning a game this weekend. The young Gunslinger needs to be the Gary Cooper of this "High Noon" show down. No one else is willing to stand alone against the evil that the Mets face this weekend. It's up to him to keep the Braves under control, and hope the Calvary [the bats] decide to ride to the rescue.
2- Don't give the Jones duo ANYTHING to hit!!!! They have killed the Mets nearly as often as Pat Burrell has. And we all know how that worked out this week.
3- Pelfrey and Humber need to carry their weight this weekend. They can't allow the Braves 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 Franquer. He's quikly turning into a Met killer too. He's no easy out anymore.
6- When or if the Mets get a Braves' 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 weekend. The Mets will need every base runner they can get.
Well, I hope the Mets follow these rules. If so they may actually win 2 out of 3 games. [I don't hold out much hope for Glavine winning]. I'm crossing my fingers and swallowing the tums as I leave you.
1- John Maine needs to bring his "A" game tonight. He is our best hope of winning a game this weekend. The young Gunslinger needs to be the Gary Cooper of this "High Noon" show down. No one else is willing to stand alone against the evil that the Mets face this weekend. It's up to him to keep the Braves under control, and hope the Calvary [the bats] decide to ride to the rescue.
2- Don't give the Jones duo ANYTHING to hit!!!! They have killed the Mets nearly as often as Pat Burrell has. And we all know how that worked out this week.
3- Pelfrey and Humber need to carry their weight this weekend. They can't allow the Braves 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 Franquer. He's quikly turning into a Met killer too. He's no easy out anymore.
6- When or if the Mets get a Braves' 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 weekend. The Mets will need every base runner they can get.
Well, I hope the Mets follow these rules. If so they may actually win 2 out of 3 games. [I don't hold out much hope for Glavine winning]. I'm crossing my fingers and swallowing the tums as I leave you.
I think I'll start drinking again
Not much went right in Phillie this week. About the only thing accomplished was giving hope to 2 teams that should have been buried by now.
All year I've been hearing about how the Mets are the best team. About how if they were healthy, they'd dominate the League. About how they have an American league style lineup. These things may be true. But a team is no better than the guy making the decisions. And time after time Willie have proven that he can not make the hard choices, or the correct choices when the game is on the line. I'm really starting to wonder if Willie has the capacity to manage on this level. He has shown no improvement in his game time decisions or motivational skills. This team is so flat and lifeless it's scary. They show no sence of urgency or worry. Willie has all to tools needed to win multiple Rings. He just seems to lack the knowledge or skill needed to effectively use all the pieces of this Mets puzzle.
I enjoy History very much. When i was growing up I loved reading about the Revolution and the Civil War. What we have in NY is not alot different than what Lincoln had for the 1st 2 years of the war. Lincoln had the most powerful army on the face of the Plant, but had a General who lacked the ability to use it effectively. The Army of the Potomic was that Army. They had 3 times the Men and equipment as any other army the South could put into battle. But Lincoln had George McClellen as a General. The South had Robert E. Lee. Lee continued to beat the Army of the Potomic for years because the Army's strengths were never used correctly. McClellen and others were always delaying the battle, and asking for more time and supplies. He used the Army in haphazardly ways and failed to push his advantage when given the opportunity. Finally after suffering defeat after defeat, Lincoln replaced McClellen. George Meade commanded the Army at Gettysburg and won the most important battle of the War. And Grant soon after took command and used the Army's advantages to beat Lee and his Army into surrendering. It was a long bloody road, but Grant used the Army to it's potential and won the war. What we have in NY is another McClellen [Willie Randolph], when we need another U.S. Grant. And until our Lincoln [Omar] realizes that, we as fans will be disappointed.
And that's the history lesson for today folks.
All year I've been hearing about how the Mets are the best team. About how if they were healthy, they'd dominate the League. About how they have an American league style lineup. These things may be true. But a team is no better than the guy making the decisions. And time after time Willie have proven that he can not make the hard choices, or the correct choices when the game is on the line. I'm really starting to wonder if Willie has the capacity to manage on this level. He has shown no improvement in his game time decisions or motivational skills. This team is so flat and lifeless it's scary. They show no sence of urgency or worry. Willie has all to tools needed to win multiple Rings. He just seems to lack the knowledge or skill needed to effectively use all the pieces of this Mets puzzle.
I enjoy History very much. When i was growing up I loved reading about the Revolution and the Civil War. What we have in NY is not alot different than what Lincoln had for the 1st 2 years of the war. Lincoln had the most powerful army on the face of the Plant, but had a General who lacked the ability to use it effectively. The Army of the Potomic was that Army. They had 3 times the Men and equipment as any other army the South could put into battle. But Lincoln had George McClellen as a General. The South had Robert E. Lee. Lee continued to beat the Army of the Potomic for years because the Army's strengths were never used correctly. McClellen and others were always delaying the battle, and asking for more time and supplies. He used the Army in haphazardly ways and failed to push his advantage when given the opportunity. Finally after suffering defeat after defeat, Lincoln replaced McClellen. George Meade commanded the Army at Gettysburg and won the most important battle of the War. And Grant soon after took command and used the Army's advantages to beat Lee and his Army into surrendering. It was a long bloody road, but Grant used the Army to it's potential and won the war. What we have in NY is another McClellen [Willie Randolph], when we need another U.S. Grant. And until our Lincoln [Omar] realizes that, we as fans will be disappointed.
And that's the history lesson for today folks.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Willie needs to go.
I can't stand it anymore. Wagner misses games this week for a "dead arm", and Witless Willie brings him in for 6 outs? Is he crazy?
And what kind of defense were the Mets playing today? Why was Marlon Anderson standing within 20 feet of the left field fence in the 9th inning? So the little broken bat pop fly by Werth can become a hit instead of an out? Why was Beltran playing so deep when Victorino came to bat earlier in the game? Was that so he could get a little dunker hit and score a run too? There were alot of things that were done in this game that make no sense at all. Willie once again has proven today that he has no idea on how to set the fielders. I'm so mad I could chew nails and spit staples.
And what kind of defense were the Mets playing today? Why was Marlon Anderson standing within 20 feet of the left field fence in the 9th inning? So the little broken bat pop fly by Werth can become a hit instead of an out? Why was Beltran playing so deep when Victorino came to bat earlier in the game? Was that so he could get a little dunker hit and score a run too? There were alot of things that were done in this game that make no sense at all. Willie once again has proven today that he has no idea on how to set the fielders. I'm so mad I could chew nails and spit staples.
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