Entries from June 2006 ↓

Get your Mets talk here! A recap of last weeks Billy Wagner fiasco and then on to the Blue Jays series. Also talking about the upcoming series with the Red Sox which I don’t think qualifies as any kind of ‘86 rematch. Interesting to see Pedro back in Boston though.

Jose Reyes gets hot over the last week vaulting his batting average of .300. He’s making a move to attain star status on par with David Wright.

Willie’s use of the bullpen is frustrating me. I think he should leave starters in through the 7th if things are going well. I’d also like to see Aaron Heilman get a shot at the fifth spot in the rotation.

Greg from CT phones in comment.

Lets Go Mets!

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The Mets have followed up a super 9-1 road trip by losing three out of four games to Baltimore and Cincinnati. Even still, the Mets maintain a healthy lead over the Phillies while Florida has streaked to a far back third place in the NL East.

Tom Glavine manages to win his 10th game with good support from the Mets including clutch hitting by David Wright. Wright must be considered an MVP candidate in the NL due to his hot bat and clutch hitting. Cliff Floyd goes on the DL and Xavier Nady returns to replace Milledge in the outfield. Our poll voters have spoken on that issue.

Lots of trade talk with attention possibly shifting from acquiring a pitcher to acquiring a true second baseman. Dontrelle Willis and Barry Zito may not be available and even if they are the cost may be too high. Which leads us to this week’s poll question on who to trade if we could get someone worthwhile.

Three more against the Reds. Let’s take ‘em all.

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It’s a juggernaught! Mets have taken 7 of 8 on a road trip that could have been disastrous. The bats have really gelled and the team is taking advantage of opponents mistakes while creating their own opportunities with speed and aggressive play. Finally, Pedro Martinez gets runs support. Even Eli Marrero got into the act.

Tom Glavine was weak for the second straight start but he got support and the team gets the win in the series opener. Wright, Delgado and Beltran homer for the Mets. Chad Bradford has a huge hold in the fifth inning. Concern with Aaron Heliman and another bad outing. But Billy Wagner picks the team up with a two inning save. The Phils and Braves are fading fast at this rate.

I take a look at the first weekly poll results and talk about the second one that is still open until Sunday. Both have to do with Lastings Milledge. Why not? This kid is the future of the Mets.

Some trade talk. I’ve been hearing that Cliff Floyd should be used as potential trade bait. Some folks agree, others (including me) don’t agree. Can’t wait til he gets back from his ankle injury but there’s certainly no rush. The Mets should wait and see what we get from the next couple of Orlando Hernandez starts before thinking of deals.

Mets homestand is coming up so get out and support the team if you can. They deserve the cheers for their performance over the last week. Nine games at the end of the month in AL parks means that we get an extra hitter for the DH.

Now Let’s Go Mets and sweep the Phils into oblivion!

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Better late than never on this edition of the podcast. I’m on the road trying to keep up with things even though I’m on a work/vacation trip.

A recap of the final game vs. San Francisco plus the successful Dodgers series. Thoughts on the Kaz Matsui trade and Orlando Hernandez’ fine performance against Arizona.

Recorded prior to the Mets 5 home run derby against the Diamondbacks on Friday night.

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A wrap up of the series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mets take two of three but lose Xavier Nady to appendicitis and Carlos Beltran to a swollen knee. Alay Soler pitches poorly as the Mets lose the middle game of the series. Pedro Martinez throws eight solid innings matching Brandon Webb, but does not get a decision. Still, the Mets win the rubber game dramatically in extra innings.

The Barry Bonds circus comes to town to find rain and more rain. Friday night’s game is rained out so they play a double header on Saturday. The Mets split the double header with Orlando Hernandez throwing a sub par start, spoiling three hits by David Wright. Barry Bonds is a factor with a couple of hits and a walk. Tom Glavine pitches the nightcap and throws seven strong innings without a decision. Mets win the night game in 11 innings due to a sacrifice fly by Chris Woodward and a good slide by Lastings Milledge. Carlos Beltran pinch hits in both games.

Lastings Milledge has disappointed so far while filling in for Xavier Nady. He’s not hitting and has had a couple of flubs in the outfield. Carlos Delgado is still cold at the plate. David Wright is hot at the plate and Cliff Floyd is getting warmer.

A rough ten game road stretch coming up at the Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Phillies.

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