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Would it be an understatement to say that today begins the biggest series of the year today against the Phillies?

I don't think so.

I think that fate may have played a small part last night when the Mets were rained out against the Cardinals. I believe that it was a sign that the Mets' luck has just changed for the better. Why, you ask?

Well, here are just a few reasons why I believe that last nights rain was heavensent...

1. Our Bullpen - The Mets have an overworked bullpen that was in desperate need of a good long rest. It is one of the most overworked bullpen in the league. Credit Willie's early hooks for the problem, but last year we had Darren Oliver who was able to pitch 5 solid innings a week, and this year we have nobody like that.

2. El Duque - This reason is pretty obvious... Our Cuban missile was born to pitch in big games like this. It is what he was born to do. As much as winning a game against the Cardinals would have been nice, he should have been lined up for a start in the Philly series all along. Willie neglected to do that, but fate took care of that for us.

3. Our Offense - With an offense that has been struggling for the better part of a month, a day off to get their bodies and minds at ease again, isn't exactly the worst thing in the world. I'm hoping that a day of rest will provide many more days of an offensive explosiveness that has been AWOL for much too long.

With that said, let the games begin. It is going to be a great series and in the end the Mets will come out on top.

Put it in the books!