Moore better then Pelfrey as Nets Win and Mets lose

Apologies for the late post but I was watching the Nets and Mikki Moore tear up the Cavaliers. From listening to some recaps of the game I attained this knowledge. The Mets were not sharp especially Pelfrey and the Brewers used amazing base running to their advantage. Also my boy David Newhan finally came through, I always believed in you. Mike Pelfrey on the other hand needs to go back to AAA and work on some other pitches other then a fastball. In the mean time the Mets should bring up Chan ho Park to play the role of the old vet who will give you middle of the road starts each time out. In other news I will be at the game today to see Oliver Perez take on Chris Capuano in the rubber game of the series. Lets go Mets.

Why don’t they just play like this all the time?

Why don’t they just play like this all the time? Or in last years game 7 of the NLCS when Jeff Suppan pitched? These were the questions I found myself asking after watching today’s game. An almost perfectly played game for the Mets they were able to take care of the Brew Crew today 5-4. Great pitching by Sosa followed by solid relief and a perfect 9th from Wagner showed all of the Mets assets today as the extended their streak to 3 games. However, there are some things that just don’t change, the sun will rise, their will be 24hrs in a day, I will hate Roger Clemens and David Newhan will get 1 at bat and not get a hit, today he went 0 for 1 dropping his average to exactly 100. Whatever, just along as he doesn’t start again.

Finally the Mets and I are in the same time zone

Finally the time difference games are over and the Mets head back to Shea(with a new haircut). This west coast trip although very awesome may only prove to keep the Mets tied for 1st place in the NL East with the dreaded Braves. However, I’m still not worried because this Braves team resembles the Nationals team from their inaugural year where they started hot but finished at .500. Upon the Mets return to Shea they will play the Brewers in a 3 game series in which I will attend the 3rd game and hopefully see Pelfrey turn in another quality start while David Newhan rides the bench. Lets Go Mets

Sosa more then So-So it Mets Debut Newhan Still Stinks!!!

Once again this stinking time difference causes me to mush two games into one post. The first game… Sosa more then so-so as the Mets took down the D-Backs 6-2. Going 6 and 1 third innings and allowing just 2. Shawn Green stayed hot going 2 for 4 with a home run as the Mets cruised past the D-Backs. Then we went to game 4 of the series, after giving up a run in the first inning Mike Pelfrey settled down and gave up only one run throughout the rest of the game. However, just to remind him how bad David Newhan really was Willie Randoulph started him. Usually these decisions work out right for Willie (I.E Endy Chavez last year). However, this wasn’t Endy Chavez this was David Newhan who went 0 for 3 today. Not to mention leaving two runners in scoring position. Please, I could go 0 for 3 in a major league game!!! Please Moises Alou come back so David Newhan never plays again!! Tomorrow the Mets play the Giants as they take on the man who decided to play for the Giants and not the Mets, Barry Zito against Oliver Perez. I like our chances as long as David Newhan doesn’t start in which case they may as well but the wax statue of David Wright up there because they both have the same chance of getting a hit, at least Zito might think the statue was David Wright and intentionally walk it. Whatever, Lets Go Mets!!

Damien Easley and John Maine are Just That Good!!

With the stupid time difference making me miss last night’s game, this post will simply entail two games instead of one. First off, the Mets headed into another 4 game series against the Diamondbacks, oddly similar to last years series with the D-backs in which the Mets swept and really set themselves apart from the N.L East. In the first game the Mets won 9-4 just because Damien Easley is just that good. Another clutch bomb for Damien this time a 3 run shot in the top of the 9th to put the Mets up 2. Followed up later on by another 3 run bomb off the bat of David Wright. Tonight the Mets also won but that was kind of understood considering John Maine started. But the Mets gave Maine ample run support off the bat of Julio Franco and Paul Lo Duca. That’s all for tonight, Lets Go Mets!

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Not the Wright Stuff but the Right Result

The Mets played (almost) a 100% solid game today. Except for the fielding of Mr. Wright. Although his hitting streak appears to be gone he made two errors today in the field, because he’s usually a good fielder at the hot corner so I’ll stop here and hope he picks it up soon. Another plus was that David Newhan didn’t get an AB today or I should say he didn’t get an AO today (automatic out). Oliver Perez pitched well again proving to be not crap shoot Oliver but more of a, red in roulette, Oliver. For those none gamblers it means he’ll be solid about half the time. Lets hope he can keep that alive for later in the season. Lets go Mets!

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The Wright Stuff but not the Right Result

This was possibly the least upsetting Mets loss of all time. For a few reasons, one, David Wright finally decided to become the David Wright from last year going 3 for 4 with a home run and a double. Not to mention Mike Pelfrey who gave up 0 runs after the first inning and only received a loss due to one poor inning and a lack of run support. Also my favorite David Newhan grounded out to second to save himself from another K. My only problem with the Mets in this game was that they left 8 runners on, 3 more then the Marlins 5. If they had left 5 runners on like the Marlins did, then this game might still be in extra frames. Also the Mets out hit the Fish 11 to 7 but lost by 3. But the Braves lost too so the Mets stay just .5 games out of first place, and hey, it’s a long season.

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