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Mets drop second game of doubleheader
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The New York Mets dropped the night cap of yesterday’s doubleheader,
7-1 to the Cincinnati Reds. Starter Mike Pelfrey gave the Mets
a chance going six innings and allowing two runs. However, the
Mets offense must have shot their load in game one since
they made Reds starter Bronson Arroyo look like Sandy Koufax
in game two. The Mets managed just one run on four hits
against Arroyo.
As I have stated all year long, and many of you disagree, I just
think this is who the 2008 Mets are, a little better then a .500 club.
They are a very talented team with some major flaws; aging players
(Carlos Delgado, Moises Alou, Pedro Martinez, etc), no set up man in
the bullpen, a lack of clutch hitters and some questionable gloves in
the field. It seems every time they are poised to make a run, they come
up with a stinker, as was the case yesterday.
Yes, I still love my team, and yes I will be with them regardless of
what happens. But I truly believe we should get used to seeing more of
the same all season long…I would LOVE to be proven wrong.
What about Delgado??
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In
my opinion, Omar Minaya, Willie Randolph and the New York Mets have to
make a decision regarding first baseman Carlos Delgado.
Delgado was a great player who, whether due to injury or age,or
both, is now a detriment to his team. He is a liability on the field,
he runs slower then a pregnant woman in mud carrying groceries (sorry
folks, it was all I could think of on short notice), and he is simply
not hitting; .213 average, 4 homers, 16 RBI, 21 strikeouts. Sure he has
his occasional days where he makes us want to believe he is coming
back. But it never lasts. You might say to me, “it has only been 29
games, give the man a chance”, to which I reply, look at what he did
last year. A little research tells you this isn’t simply a matter of a
slump. It is an over paid, aging player who is hurting his team.
So what is the answer? The way I see it, the Mets have three options:
1) stay the course and hope he kicks it in gear
2)keep Delgado at first until he , hopefully, gets hot, then trade
him for whatever you could get (not much I know, and we would have to
eat much of his salary, but perhaps some AL team in need of a DH might
bite….doubtful, but possible)
3)put Moises Alou at first…call me crazy but there are
benefits, Alou, whose bat we badly need in the line up might
actually finish the season playing at first as opposed to the outfield,
where he always seems to get hurt. Then bring up a kid to replace
Alou out there, perhaps Fernando Martinez??
Anyhow, just a thought. What do you think??
Mets crush D-backs, Alou returns!
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The
New York Mets ripped the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7-2 last night. The game
marked the return to the Mets line up of veteran Moises Alou. Alou had
a base hit and ripped two hard line drives.
His presence seemed to inspire the Mets;
“He’s another bopper,” Church said. “Just to have him in there, it’s a
great feeling. You just look at the lineup, and you’re like ‘Wow,
everyone can do some damage.’ What he brings, it’s a veteran presence
and a lethal bat in the middle of the lineup.”
Jose Reyes certainly seemed inspired with a three hit performance
including a triple. Reyes, in my simple mind, has always been the key
to the New York Mets success. If the return of Moises Alou helps Reyes,
we are a much more formidable team. When Jose Reyes is on base,
generally speaking, good things tend to happen.
My concern with this club though is still consistency; you get
clobbered at home against a virtual triple A team like the Pittsburg
Pirates, then come to Arizona and whip the Diamondbacks.I am thrilled
with the victory, but again, lets see more of this type of play before
we get too excited.
The teams hook up again today at 3:45. It will be Mike Pelfrey
for the Mets against Brandon Webb for the Diamondbacks. Lets
make it two in a row guys.
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