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It’s my time to vent…

The Mets just lost their second straight game tonight by a score of 10-3.  The Mets lost a tough game last night, but tonight’s game gives most fans heart burn.  Mike Pelfrey was once again comepletely ineffective and had no idea what he was doing (or it appeared that way). 

Mike lasted only 4.1 innigs tonight, throwing 71 pitches, but most of those pitches from the second inning on were melons coming toward the plate. 

Mike doesn’t appear to understand how to pitch.  He NEEDS to bust Howard inside.  Someone needs to do it.  Brush him back, hit him with a fastball (not the 80 mph slider Pelf hit him with) to send a message.  When you do not brush someone off the plate, your bound to leave one out and he can extend and reach pitches on the outside corner.  Mike left a pitch out over the plate and Ryan drove it into the upper tank.  That’s what happens when you don’t brush someone back, Pelf!

First of all, there is no way Mike should have started the game.  He lost around eleven pounds due to the flu during this week.  He probably didn’t have the best strength.  Dillon Gee needed to get the start.  He was effective from the rotation and there is absolutely no way he should have been placed in the ‘pen. 

Gee walked some guys tonight and was pitching well against Howard, until he left one on the inner half of the plate, but it had enough, and he went yard and collected 4 RBI off of his grand salami.

It’s not even Gee’s fault, atleast I don’t believe so.  He shouldn’t have been brought in in a tight situation like that. 

Jason Bay didn;t help things by grounding into an un-timely double play.  Also, the home plate umpire was absolutely awful.  He missed calls (balls and strikes) and he had a very inconsistent strike zone.

Also…Mike just said in an interview that he needed to tip his cap to Howard for hitting the pitch? Tip your cap?  In high school if you get a ball there you’re expected to drive it.  Come on Pelf, it’s his job to hit the junk you throw up to the plate. 

The two positives: Jason Pridie and Ike Davis’ home runs.  Good jobs guys, for what it’s worth. 

Another bad taste left in the Mets fans’ mouth.  It makes it even more painful when yet again it is Philadelphia who does it.  Now the Mets can expect two more losses when they face Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee…Gulp!

Break out the pepto, it’s gonna be a long two days in Philly.

Mets’ pitching struggles

As I’m sitting here, watching the Mets getting creamed by the Phils and Roy Halladay in the 6th innings, I’m not very happy.  Yes, it may be because the starting pitching has sucked the last two days. 

The Mets starting pitching has been rotten the last two days, especially Mike Pelfrey.  Mike gave up seven runs last night, six of which were earned, and he couldn’t get out of the third.  Mike Pelfrey capped off his forgettable performance with a bloop that he let drop in front of the mound.  That was the correct play.  Throw to second and then to first for the double play.  Or, at least get the lead runner and then Blanton would be running the bases.  But Pelfrey threw to first, which you cannot do, and he threw it away! 

Pelfrey seems to get up tight and lose his confidence and concentration.  That cannot happen.  I mean, when you have been in the league since 2006, you need to get your head together.  I have been hard on Pelfrey, but come on.  He needs to find it quickly. 

One positive from yesterday’s game was the offense.  They came back, which was a great sign.  Just as long as the Mets fight hard and do the little things, they will be o.k.  I believe this is more important than wins in the first couple weeks. 

But, speaking of the little things, the Mets committed two errors today (so far) and Niese failed to get a bunt down, and in pro baseball, that is not excusable and that cannot happen.  Niese must be more prepared next time. 

Jon Niese gave up six runs today, and looked ‘not a so good.’  Jon had a little problem with his pitches, but he didn’t man up today.  He needed to buck up and get the guys out he needed to.  That’s the main difference between Halladay and Niese.  When Roy doesn’t have good stuff, he gets people out. 

I think the Mets need to look seriously into acquiring another arm for the rotation.  Maybe to put some pressure on them.  Yes, I’m overreacting. Once the Mets get on another streak and they start pitching well, things will be fine and I’ll be calm.  That’s what’s good about baseball.  There are games everyday. 

I’m also concerned about Lucas Duda.  He’s only got one hit and he has a tendency to slump.  I think he needs to find a way to avoid a major slump if he wants Beltran’s job next year.  Maybe the Mets should recall Evans, who I personally believed should have made it.  Scott Hairston has also been a concern.  I really thought that he would be strong, but he hasn’t so far.  It is still really though, and the Mets open at home with the Nats manana.

 

Should the Mets Make a Deal?

Should the Mets go after Roy Halladay, Victor Martinez, or another big bat?  They would have to give up prospects though.  The Mets would definately have to give up a lot for him to come to CITI FIELD and to Queens, NY.  I really think he would change this division.  The Mets, can you imagine, Santana and Halladay in the same rotation, WOW!  If the Phillies were to aquire Halladay, that would definately change the division, for the worse. 

It was reported that Omar turned down a deal where we got Halladay for Ruben Tejada, Jon Niese, Bobby Parnell, and F-Martinez.  If this is true, what were thay thinking.  JP Richardi is an idiot for offering that and Omar a bigger idiot for not taking it.  Should the Mets go after 1B/C Victor Martinez?  They would likely have to give up a starting pitcher.  This is definately something to think about. 

David Wright Thinks the Mets Stink

David Wright said after Wednesdays game that the Mets stink now.  To my dismay, I will agree with him.  The Mets right now are uncompetative and hard to watch.  Watching a game where the Mets are getting beat 1 to 0 in the 3rd inning and you think the games over. WOW!!! Well, I can speak for a lot mets fan when I say thats what we believe.  David wright also said that the team isnt having much fum right now.  I don’t blame them.  They are not getting any help from the front office.  And, watching this team isnt much fun for the fans either.

The Mets need to make a move now.  They can’t let Philly get Halladay and they need to show that they believe in this team.  I really think that bringing in a player would really wake up this team and boost their spirits.