Thu 26 Apr 2007
Some thoughts on the Mets while I re-finish my basement, coach my Little League team and working for the citizens of NYC:
Count me in on the side of giving Mike Pelfrey one more start in the big leagues. Yesterday, everything that Pelfrey threw was straight down the middle, like he was tossing batting practice. Even though he had some great bullpen sessions as per Professor Rick, when he went live, he lost all his command of his pitches. He broke the first commandment of Rick Peterson’s teaching by not pounding the strike zone down low. Everything was up, up and middle in. What all the alarmists forget is, Pelfrey is the FIFTH starter that’s not to say the leash is not short on Pelfrey, whose next start is scheduled for Tuesday night against the Fish at Shea. Pelfrey has to be effective in this start to keep his place on the team as there is a pennant to be won here and Naw’lins is where you go to get your stuff straight.
I’m not worried about Carlos Delgado and his less than stellar numbers. Overall he is .193/.261/277 but with runners in scoring position he is .320/.400/.560. Now David Wright has me a bit concerned for a few reasons. It seems simplistic to say that the home run derby has ruined Wright but his power numbers are as low as his buddy the President’s approval rating. Wright’s numbers are the opposite of Delgado. Overall Wright’ numbers are .263/.371/.329 but with runners in scoring position he’s .143/.357/.238 with 4 RBI 21 AB. Maybe Randolph should go with his spring premonition of batting Wright in the 2 hole, it may be what he needs to get on track.
The game on Tuesday night gave me a flashback to 1969. Damien Easely’ homer was very Al Weis like and Endy Chavez’ very heads up drag bunt had a Rod Gaspar feel to it. Guys who know how to do the little things and guys who come up with big hits off the bench equals championships.
Petey says all is well and feel better than he has in years. I’m trying hard to conceal my delight.
The best part of yesterday’s game was seeing The Franchise back at Shea. His inning on TV with Darling talking pitching was outstanding. If I ever find a genie with a magic lamp one of my wishes is to spend a day with Tom Seaver to talk pitching.
July 9th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
It’s time to resume, Steve:
Awake From Your Slumber
July 28th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Yes the loss is on Willie no doubt in my mind. He has no creativity to generate runs. When was the last time he dragged bunted or hit and run. Yes he blew it with pinch hitting Anderson. Lets look at the big picture. Now I am not defending Willie and never will and never would, but in God’s name why does he need to carry 8 relief pitchers and a outfielder that is wimpy that is hurt. Omar along with Willie lost the game tonight. I am looking at Omar and now questioning his ability to be an effective General Manager. What is he thinking about in having an outfield of Alou and Green. If the wimpy non team player Beltran is hurt why would he say we cannot sacrifice the depth of the bench and we to place you on the DL. Why did they not send down Adkins instead of Hernandez. True just like Glavine Hernandez would have probably grounded out, but its a body on the bench. Omar needs to look in the mirror and see some of the damage he has done. He is not a great dealer of trades and overall with all of his acqusitions I give him a 4. I would love to start a petition for Willie and Omar to go. Send Willie back to the Highlanders ( Yankees), where he can help Joe pick his nose. Send Omar back to the DR to manage a team. My vote for Field Manager is Jose Oquendo. Look at his track record as a minor league manager and coaching 3rd for the cards. As far as GM, bring back Bobby Valentine. Once again Thanks to Willie and Omar we let one of the worse teams beat us