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Gee stays, Carrasco goes

The Mets won their fourth straight game today, sweeping the D-Backs and finishing this homestand with six wins and four losses.  The Mets rebounded nicely from a near sweep at the hands of the Astros. 

I’ve been impressed by the Mets’ home run totals lately at the stadium.  David Wright hit two home runs today, and Ike Davis along with Bay hit homers yesterday.  Ike had three bombs, and I mean bombs during the homestand.  Ike proved once again he has sheer power and that he is now a force in the N.L. East along with Heyward, Utley, and Ryan Howard.  On MetsBlog.com, the discussion was brought up about the dimsensions of the Mo’s Zone.  It probably wouldn’t be a terrible idea, but I hate changing the stadium once it’s been open.  And, I really don’t know why either.  But, if they did have a shorter fence, Carlos would have had to homers today. 

By the way, I love the name Gary Cohen gave the left field wall: The Great Wall of Flushing.

Dillon Gee pitched very well, yet again yesterday.  He did allow four runs, but only two were earned and he was affected by a Daniel Murphy error and an Ike Davis dropped pop up in foul ground. 

Sandy Alderson announced that the Mets have optioned D.J. Carrasco to AAA Buffalo in order to retain Gee.  Chris Young is going to return Tuesday to pitch versus the Nats in Washington, D.C. 

I will be sick if the Mets put Gee in the bullpen.  There is too much changing of roles in today’s game.  Just leave the guy where he has been effective and where he is comfortable.  Why mess him up by switching him from a starter to a reliever, then back to a starter.  If he can’t be in the rotation, send him to AAA and bring him up when a spot opens back up. 

Another option could be to put Chris Capuano in the bullpen, where he has pitched before.  That seems to be more logical, to me atleast.  The only dilemma is that he pitched great last time out. 

You Gotta Believe

With the Mets at 4-9, and their pitching struggling, the future doesn’t look very bright.  But, I wouldn’t rule the Mets out just yet.  I’ve had to convince myself that the Mets can do it, but I really do think they can.  Yes, they can, but it won’t be easy. 

The Mets have to first figure out a way to get their bullpen in order.  When you lose three of four games to the Rockies by one run, you know that they pitching is at fault, considering the offensive numbers that were put up.  Is it sending someone down that will solve the problem?

The two pitchers that have looked the worst are Bobby Parnell and Taylor Buchholz.  I have been getting somewhat fed up with Bobby, because he just cannot get people out, and he doesn’t deserve to be here.  Pat Misch needs to be here.  He deserved to make the team. 

Dillon Gee may be called up to pitch in Chris Young’s place, as he is still suffering from sore ribs as a result of rib tendinitis.  I like Gee, I think he could be successful, as he was last year.  

This is the problem that the Mets have to watch out for, keeping the pitching healthy.  I think that it is going to be important to go out an acquire someone, to help keep the Mets in it.  If they could acquire one or two guys, then get Bay back, they could definitely win some ballgames. 

Another thing the Mets have got in their favor is that their schedule is not a back breaker.  They play the Braves three times in the next two days, and then have another day off.  This could help out the bullpen’s stamina.  The Braves are also struggling right now, so the Mets should try to take advantage.  On Tuesday, they are back home to play the Astros and D-Backs, then they go to play the Nats. 

The Mets have a chance.

Remember Mets fans, You Gotta Believe!

Mets snake-bit again

The Mets fell to the Diamondbacks for the fourth consecutive time this evening, losing by a score of nine to six, pushing themselves back to one game over .500 and 7.5 games back of the Atlanta Braves. 

David Wright had a breakout night against former Yankee great, Ian Kennedy.  He went yard twice, collecting three RBI along the way.  His first home run was a low and in changeup that David parked over the “great wall of flushing”, putting the score back to a tie.  His second gave the team a short lead by one.  That homer was a two-run bomb to dead center field, just left of the apple’s home.  He also collected a base hit for a total of three hits.

Mike Pelfrey didn’t have it again tonight, giving up five runs in just over five innings pitched.  He was better than he was last week in Arizona, but no by much.  He just cant seem to be able to put the guys away he needs to.  He hasn’t been pitching inside like he has needed to to be successful.  He also seems to be taking more time in between pitches, possibly losing more focus. 

Mets Fall to Arizona

The Mets lost to the D-Backs last night by a score of 7 to 4.  Pelfrey gave a poor effort while the Mets offense wasn’t stellar.  The Mets’ defense didn’t help the cause.  Especially poor plays by Pagan and Murphy.  Pagan had a bad throw and dove at a ball that was 10 feet in front of him, that led to 2 runs as it went to the wall.  Then, in the 8th, the Mets had a double play, but only if Murphy would have covered the bag.  Murphy was nowhere to be found.  I wonder if Murphy is too agressive and if Pagan has the mental makeup and the health to be a starter.  After the game, Manuel had private meetings with players who gave a “poor effort”.