The Mets still can’t figure out the Miami Marlins. They blew a 4-1 lead, and lost to the Fish by a score of 8-4. (Box Score) At least it only took 10 innings this time.
The Marlins have won 18 games this year. 8 of them have been against the Mets.
On Saturday, the Mets more than made up for their two consecutive rainouts by playing 20 innings of baseball. They fell to the Miami Marlins, 2-1 (Box Score).
The blockbuster deal in which three-quarters of the Miami Marlins are to be sent to Toronto in return for a bag of balls has yet to be officially approved by MLB. At the moment, commissioner Bud Selig is reviewing the details of the trade. Publicly, he’s saying that he’s considering the “anger” of Marlins fans (both of them!) and what’s best for baseball; his direct comment is, “I am very protective of this sport.”
But is that really what’s weighing on his mind? Or is there something else hanging over his head that bothers him much more about this deal?
In case you missed it, the Miami Marlins are in the midst of trading half their team to Toronto. Or did I just wake up out of a dream?
Wait till next year!
One more to go …
So much for sweeping the Marlins in the final series of the season.
Mets sweep the Marlins, solidifying their hold on fourth place in the NL East.
