Leadership should undoubtedly be brought to the Metropolitans. Pedro Martinez revived would be absolutely gigantic for this team and their pitching staff.
We’re hoping to see both—Pedro resurrected on the mound—and Pedro’s respectful guidance with players and coaches. I’m glad to know that we’re already halfway there.
Meet the Mets – Meet the Mets! Let’s Go!
Carlos Beltran is one of those players who can never do enough to receive positive analysis on a consistent basis. It’s never enough.
Furthermore, fans have become increasingly knowledgeable and passionate about their team and their players. Additionally, fans don’t forget; they remember any and every throw, catch, hit, comment, demeanor, and overall play.
I’m a fan of Beltran. Nonetheless, I’d be lying if I said he’s error-free and consistent—day-in and day-out within his terrain. Who is??
We all remember his extraordinary—Houston, We Have Lift-Off—home-run frenzy that truly put the Belt in Beltran.
Fast-forward to the centerfielder wearing Metropolitan pinstripes. High expectations? Big-time accountability? World Series bound?
Yes, Yes, and Yes.
We boo – We cheer – We boo – We cheer. The New York Way!
I’m still a fan of Carlos Beltran. Nevertheless, I admit he goes thru offensive struggles; strike-outs, ground-outs, fly-outs, and whatever else you feel he must fight thru in order to witness boos flippin’ into woos.
The guy has one of the most beautiful swings – more so from the left-side – that makes me feel like something positive is bound to happen when he’s at the plate. Additionally, we’ve witnessed play after play after play in the outfield, where his pure speed and effort turns into Gold-Glove catches. And, these Sportscenter Web-Gems include many run-scoring snags to leave the opposing batter and team scratching their head in amazement.
I wouldn’t want any centerfielder other than Carlos Beltran running down a potential, run-scoring gapper. Moreover, I like their chances with a Gold-Glove centerfielder who proved he can hit.
We both know bloggers’ importance of wearing multiple hats, in addition to playing a New York style devils advocate; therefore, I’m very much so looking forward to tonites Game-1 versus Torre’s Dodgers.
The dramatic and encouraging win makes us believe that a positive turnaround is upon us. Nevertheless, similar to the importance of shutting down an opponent during their next at-bat following a Mets’ run-scoring inning—is a game after an emotional win. Thus, the Metropolitans have an important challenge ahead of them tonite against the Dodgers.
I believe their first come-from-behind win when trailing entering the ninth in 24-games speaks volumes. And, to follow-up with a win tonite would be inspiring. The game is huge, and I truly believe—in its own way—that it’s a must-win. I’m happy to say that I do expect a solid effort. In addition, I’m feeling like it’s time for Nick Evans to kick the 0-13 funk since his double-happy opening-day and begin building some confidence. If Evans needs any inspiration to produce—look no further from last-nite.
Meet the Mets – Meet the Mets. Let’s Go!
I’m relieved for a brief time now that the Metropolitans etched-out a win. Nevertheless, finishing a game on the winning side of things every 5-games is not the way to go.
Let’s face it – Santana is the ONLY pitcher right now who I’m confident in taking the ball to the mound. I’m confident that our best chances to win are with Santana starting. Needless to say, we did expect Santana to be the ace; yet, we didn’t expect the next best pitcher to be this far behind as the second starter.
Going into last-nites game against the first-place Marlins, the Metropolitans have been dismal, with a bleak 5-11 record spanning thru their previous 16-games. Thus, remaining motivated, confident, and resilient, while focusing on looking-up has the Mets doing just that—looking-up.
Currently, the Mets are looking-up at Atlanta, Philly, and Florida; so, with the last-place Nats taking 3-of-4, in addition to the three other NL East teams, these Mets have plenty of work to do during their World Series endeavor.
The following results may be too disturbing for those sensitive to brutal facts, however, I’m accountable for sharing honest thoughts, opinions, and reality. Moreover, my earlier mention of the Mets’ 6-11 record over a 17-game timeframe is distastefully analyzed below:
The NY Mets’ Last 6-Wins:
*2-games versus the last-place Yankees
*1-game versus the last-place Reds
*1-game versus the last-place Nationals
*1-game versus the last-place MLB Division – Rockies
*1-game versus the surprisingly first-place Marlins
If the preceding numbers weren’t disappointing already, than I’d like to add more evidence that truly make the wins slightly misleading. Please take note . . .
Johan Santana pitched and earned two of the six-wins, with the latest being against the first-place Marlins.
I hope all Mets fans are in agreement; we need to see more overall wins; we need to see pitchers other than Santana stepping-up; we need to see wins against last-place teams and teams the Mets should beat.
We may be needy fans, however, we’re surely not asking for much now are we.
The following excerpt was written during Preakness Horseracing Weekend – 5.15.2008. My piece written below was put together after reading an ESPN published article – The Triple Crown: Big Brown heavy favorite in Preakness, by Jay Privman.
Dear Jay,
I can obviously notice your enthusiasm towards horse racing, with another big-time event in the Preakness creeping around the corner. I’ve been to a Preakness race during my Bmore tenure, so I know how exciting the overall experience can be.
I am surprised, however, that a horse-lover such as me is not able to at least read a sincere mention of the late, Eight Belles. I understand how the competition does not end, and the gambling only picks-up; yet, for the sake of a writer such as yourself, and a hopeful animal-lover as well as horse-racing expert – I’m surprised in how quickly we shift every ounce of focus back on the competition.
“We all know that anything can happen. You can’t have any fear. It’s good for him to be tested again. If he’s going to be a Triple Crown winner, then make him work for it.” –Privman, 2008
Wow, Jay, let us know how you really feel about an animal trained to run for peeps to make them money! If I may quote your article, “Then make him work for it.” That’s right, Jay, no mercy – no prisoners!
I’m sure Jay, that if we were as so lucky to hear what animals would say, and if we had the power of listening to Eight Belles move those big-lips, than I’m quite sure that her beautiful face would’ve told you, “I Did Work For It.”
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I do not enjoy writing about the Yankees, however, I will discuss their happenings if it has something to do with our NY Mets.
I previously wrote about Willie’s lack of emotion and his anti-ejection attitude. During this time we had the cross-town rival manager, Joe Girardi, wear his emotion on his sleeve and eventually became a spectator after being ejected.
The Yankees won that game – and are currently riding a 5-game winning streak. And, to top it all off – and prove that Girardi’s actions had at least a small affect on his team – the Yankees displayed the sort of fight and unwillingness to lose – down 5-2 in the 8th-inning before fighting back to win 6-5 – which I’m still waiting to see from the Metropolitans.
I would much rather speak of the Mets in a positive light, yet, there’s not much illumination when the team is unable to put a 2-game winning streak together.
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