Monthly Archives: July 2006

Mets 17 Marlins 3 If I’m John Maine, I’m running up and down the dugout screaming “where was that an hour ago???!!!!” Anyone with a remote interest in the Mets was excited about this game for one reason: the debut … Continue reading →

Marlins 3 Mets 2 Tough loss for John Maine, who pitched a good game except for three swings of the bat — three that produced three solo homers and were ultimately the deciding runs of the game. Perhaps tougher to … Continue reading →

Marlins 7 Mets 3 Everyone on the planet — save Omar Minaya and Mr. Willie — knew that this game was being conceded the minute Jose Lima was announced as the starting pitcher. In fact, even Jose Lima himself knew … Continue reading →

Mets 7 Pirates 5 After a frightening, blowout loss to the Pirates in the opening game, the Mets went on to take the next three games and the series. Guess who returned to the spotlight? None other than David Wright, … Continue reading →

Mets 5 Pirates 0 OK, I’ll admit it: my itchy finger was hovering on the panic button. After getting swept by the Bosox, losing two of three from the Yanks, blown out by the lowly Pirates, and then barely beating … Continue reading →

Mets 7 Pirates 6 Whew! The Mets very nearly blew this game, very nearly lost the series to the Pitts. In fact, the game was all but lost had it not been for Endy Chavez, currently the only Mets player … Continue reading →

Pirates 11 Mets 1 Um … just what the heck is going on? After taking two of three from the Toronto Blue Jays, the Mets have had a meltdown. OK, I can understand being intimidated by the Bosox and Fenway … Continue reading →

Yankees 16 Mets 7 I was not impressed with the Yankees offense tonight. After scoring 16 runs in the first five innings, I was sure they’d end the game with 20 (or 18 at the least). Instead, the mighty Yanks … Continue reading →