Monthly Archives: September 2008

Mets 6 Cubs 2 The Cubs offered the Mets an easy win, and Johan Santana took advantage. Santana breezed through a Cubs lineup devoid of regulars Aramis Ramirez and Geovany Soto, allowing just two runs on seven hits through eight … Continue reading →

With the Mets’ bullpen breaking down due to overuse and gross mismanagement, desperate and curious considerations have been brought to the table. The most recent and ridiculous suggestions involve starters John Maine and Pedro Martinez. First, let’s discuss Maine, who … Continue reading →

Cubs 9 Mets 5 Jon Niese was spectacular through his first inning and two-thirds, showing exactly why he was an “untouchable” at the trade deadline. However, he started to falter soon after, and the bullpen couldn’t get into the game … Continue reading →

Braves 7 Mets 6 Anyone else get the feeling of deja vu during this game? The Mets jump out with an early lead, the starting pitcher mows down the opposition, meantime the offense goes to sleep, the bullpen blows the … Continue reading →

Braves 4 Mets 2 Pedro Martinez wasn’t awful, but he wasn’t great, either, and he didn’t get enough offensive support to make up the difference. The Mets managed just two runs on five hits against starter Jorge Campillo, and were … Continue reading →

Mets 9 Braves 5 What a sloppy, annoying game … but in the end the Mets won so who gives a hoot? I apologize, but have little energy for a postgame due to a really bad cold and sinus infection, … Continue reading →

Mets 7 Nationals 2 Now that’s more like it … a playoff-bound team is supposed to be beating up on the last place teams at this time of year. Johan Santana made the Nats hitters look like minor leaguers, allowing … Continue reading →