I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of this game. The offense really looks different than last year. Seems like they are drawing more walks, making more productive outs and hitting much better with runners in scoring position. And like I mentioned earlier, hitting with men on is easier than with the bases empty, so it builds on itself.
Carlos Beltran: Big RBI single and stolen base in the first inning. He has to realize that the fans want to love him. He just needs to give us a reason. Also, he needs to understand that there are 50,000 fans, if 1,000 boo, he can give a curtain call to the other 49,000.
Steve Trachsel: pitched well. I was particularly pleased that the three innings in which the Mets scored for him, he followed that up by retiring the Marlins in order in the next inning.
Jorge Julio: I'm actually glad he gave up two runs and had wildness problems with an 8 run lead. Anything he can do to convince Willie not to use him in big spots will pay off in September. But the problem is, no matter how badly he pitches they'll never cut him because they'll look like fools and have to admit they traded away Anna Benson to get him.
7,000 games without a no-hitter?!?!?!?!?!
Should be fun against Dontrelle Willis tomorrow. Oh and is this Marlins lineup ever bad. In case you hadn't heard the entire team's payroll is $15m. I think 12 players are getting more than that, including 5 Yankees and Chan Ho Park.
Friday, April 07, 2006
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