Game #126 vs. Marlins
Jerry Manuel still thinks this team can put a run together, and for the most will manage that way for the rest of the season. It is why Hisanori Takahashi is being looked at as a closer before Bobby Parnell. It is we’re not seeing Nick Evans or Chris Carter, but more of Jeff Francoeur.
At 63-62, the Mets are sure to eclipse last season’s 70-92, but the real goal is .500 or better. You see, Manuel has pride and it’s important to him to go out this year with a winning record. Not for the next job interview, because he’s already had two shots.
When a season is reduced to statistical goals, such as 30 homers for David Wright, 20 for Ike Davis and 15 wins for Mike Pelfrey it is about salvaging lost dreams and hopes.
And, that hot streak that has never come? If it does, maybe it will be a reminder of when the dreams were fresh.
I like taki closing or 8th. I think its a good fit.
Carter/Evans dont have frency’s arm. What I think needs to happen is wait till next year and see who replaces M&M..
Because if that happens much will change. and we will have to hold our breath and say who’s on 1st, whats on second. .I dont know.. 3rd base.
SteveC (1): We probably won’t see much of anybody new with the possible exception of Mejia.-JD
FIRST INNING: Three straight hits off Misch to start the game. A successful inning will be getting out of this with only two runs scored.-JD
I stand corrected. Nice recovery by Misch. Very athletic play at the plate.-JD
not bad by misch. bases loaded. got out of it with 1 run scored only. well done by defense
Now its up to the bats. and the 1-2 punch that Manuel hopes is reyes pagan
well thats was anticlimatic
SteveC (7): I blinked and the inning was over.-JD
2-0 marlins. how nice.
marlins love lefties and why manuel is putting Misch through this type of fire is beyond me. With all the pampering he’s done.. now he puts em out there to the wolves?
inconsistent.
nice hit by wright. he’s hot again.
2 nights in a row. maybin flubs.
SteveC (11): Good break on the error.-JD
THIRD INNING: Beltran showed a little arm there. Not enough. Mets need to get the bats going.-jD
Misch is keeping the bleeding at a minimum considering what these guys appear to do to lefties.
we need some small ball going.
SteveC (15): They’ve gotten nothing going so far.-JD
dont tell me they blew their load the last few nights. already?
So, Pagan didn’t make it. But it was a good idea to get into scoring position to score on a single.-JD
misch is recoverying and pitching better, now the team has to step up and hit
123 for misch. let see if we can go through the batting order and put a hurt on marlins
SteveC (19): He has settled down. Hopefully, he’ll give them at least six.-JD
BOTTOM FOURTH INNING: Wright seems back on track. That was hit hard.-JD
Six pitches is all it took to dispose of the Mets that inning.-JD
yeah
*sigh*
JD: headed to a friends house. have a great rest of the night,
SIXTH INNING: They were hitting for a couple of games. Not sustain it. It’s been that way all year.-JD
Mets comeback is in full swing. Now we bring the tying run to the plate in the battle for third place with those lying about their financial condition Marlins.
Dan (27): The Mets aren’t any more forthcoming about their finances, either.-JD
FYI: The Mets placed Fernando Martinez on the 7-day minor league DL.-JD
BOTTOM NINTH INNING: Do the Mets have another comeback in them?-JD
it aint over till its over delcos. Mets started today 7gb in the wild card race
Wright homers to bring it to 5-4.
Ray (31): Yes Yogi …. Phillies and Giants both lost today.-JD
frenchy gets a hit. tying run on board.
They certainly are making things interesting.-JD
thats right, Delcos. Now the mighty Hessman comes up with 2 men on.
come on Looie !!!!
3 and 0
ball four Bases loaded for Reyes.
Reyes up. He hasn’t done anything in the series so far.-JD
Looks like I tuned in for some late game drama!
Arrrrrrrrrrrrgh!
Damn. Mets fail to cash in again.
A loss like this has players and managers up at nights going the “what could have been” plays.-JD
Another one run loss. thats what makes it so hard. This team does not suck. It just always comes up just short.