Monthly Archives: September 2006

Mets 13 Nationals 0 It was a blowout, and it was a win, but let’s look at the most important issues, considering the Mets’ postseason. Have Tom Glavine pitch well enough to warrant being a #2 playoff starter … check. … Continue reading →

Mets 4 Nationals 3 John Maine pitched well … actually cruised … until the fourth inning, when he suddenly had trouble spotting his pitches, fell behind batters, walked a couple, and then lost a 1-0 lead. But, he kept the … Continue reading →

Mets 7 Braves 4 The final score separated the two teams by only three runs, but it was never that close. Finally, the postseason Mets showed up for a game, led by our new No. 1 starter Orlando Hernandez. El … Continue reading →

Braves 13 Mets 1 What an ugly, ugly game … We went into this contest not concerned about the outcome, so the fact that the Mets lost their fourth straight game — and second straight by double digits — was … Continue reading →

Braves 12 Mets 0 For one night, it was as if the Mets were the victims of a time machine, making the year, perhaps, 2003. John Smoltz cruised all game, barely breaking a sweat, while the Mets looked inept at … Continue reading →

Nationals 7 Mets 3 Tom Glavine can really look frightening sometimes. While Glavine often glides through innings effortlessly, it’s those innings he doesn’t that make the playoff-conscious concerned. For example, the third inning, when Tommy appeared to be doing an … Continue reading →

Nationals 5 Mets 1 Steve Trachsel gave up only three runs, but it seemed like a lot more. Trax labored through his usual five innings, adding fodder to the mirage some paid sportswriters call “gutsy” and “keeping his team in … Continue reading →

Mets 12 Nationals 6 If this were 1960, the season would be over … instead, we have eight more tune-up games. John Maine looked so-so in his five innings, giving up five walks, three hits, and four runs. Unfortunately, this … Continue reading →