Sat 3 May 2008
Just a quick post today as I have a 12 noon game and my Little League team has lost three in a row so I want to get out early to give mandatory infield/outfield in fact I have my trusty fungo bat right next to me. Between my LL’ers not grasping the idea of fundamentals in the field and my Boston Celtics looking very old in losing game 6 last night in Atlanta (fine league you have there David Stern with crooks like Tim Donaghy and the incompetent Joey Crawford employed as referee’s ) as the Hawks took the ball to the hole and made the C’s look about two steps to slow. Anyway the Mets looked like a different team last night in Phoenix than the one that left Shea Stadium a couple of days ago.
That first inning is what Mets fans have been hoping for since last October, to get out to a big early lead with Jose Reyes leading the charge. John Maine looked shaky in the first two innings with command issues but after that he settle in with a good mix of fastball with excellent velocity , slider, and change up. Willie Randolph gave in and put out his finest line up with Ryan Church in the two hole and Grandpa Moises in the 5 spot .
Gotta run and make up a line up card and go over the scouting report with my catcher (son)
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Wayne had an interesting theory on why the Mets play well in Phoenix.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
What was the theory, Eagle? I listened to the radio while playing taxi for my daughter and her 1,000 friends who needed rides home after a mall/movie night. I heard Wayne say something about teams bonding on the road and spending time together, I also heard something about the short grass playing well with the speed game (they said this on tv, too).
Anyway, Richard Near called watching Pelfrey like going to the dentist. It just hurts. Let’s face it, this kid may be the next Seaver, but he is tough to watch right now.
I think Johan will befuddle the young, free-swinging D’backs today. Let’s see…
May 5th, 2008 at 1:44 am
Rich
The theory was basically that the atmosphere in Phoenix is so relaxed that it’s like being on vacation. And Hagin noted that the Mets just seemed so relaxed. Just playing baseball.
During the post-game yesterday Eddie Coleman mentioned a factor that I believe is important - the Mets like warm weather. {Old bones don’t like it chilly, although Eddie didn’t say that.}
May 5th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Eagle,
I did hear that one, too. I laughed when I read your “old bones” remark. I think you’re right on!