After last night’s debacle, I can’t help but look at the weakest spot on the Mets right now: the bullpen. With the loss of Billy Wagner, little has gone right. Here’s a few nuggets for you to chew on; The Mets bullpen is: 12th in ERA: 4.27T-1st in blown saves: 226th in HR allowed: 472nd in HBP: 276th in runs allowed: 21310th in opposing AVG: .253The bullpen now consists of:...
Read MoreWhile there were a few bright spots in last night’s Mets loss to the Phillies, one particular thing stands out in my mind. Forgive me for not being able to recall the inning, but Damion Easley was at the plate, with a chance to hit for the cycle (only needing a double), and with Jose Reyes on first, Easley drops a drag bunt down the third base line, beating out the throw and giving...
Read MoreIt’s August 27. We are in the middle of the pennant race. We are in second place. We are only a half game back. Then why do we feel like we’ve already lost? Why do we feel like we are helpless as we watch the year slip through our fingers? Why are we, in the back of our minds, wondering about the wild card? Why do we have the same feeling of impending doom in our gut that we had...
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