It didn't help that I had a George Strait advertisement at the Amazon page I was looking at simultaneously.

I don't think that Delgado has "lost it."

I just think that he's in a real funk. You're right. They should move him down in the order. Take some pressure off of him. He just looks completely lost at the plate these days.

He'll come around.

The Mets seem to be back to their old "we can't win a series against the Braves" way. What the hell is it with them and the Braves?

The Mets' bats have gone silent.

Losing a bench guy like Endy Chavez really hurts the team. And right now our outfield is hurting. I believe that Beltran is playing hurt.

But teams go through these setback cycles. And what makes the difference between the good teams and the great teams is that the great teams overcome these kinds of setbacks and find ways to stay in the race.

Let's go Mets!

I know what you mean about Endy Chavez. When he was with the Phillies, he provided a value that belied his numbers.

He's one of those types of players that when he comes into the game he just seems to makes things happen. And when he fills in for an injured or rested player, you really don't mind because you remain confident with him.

Back to Back to Back HOMERUNS by Delgado, Wright and LoDuca to take a 3 -2 lead!


LET'S GO METS!!!!!


EDIT : All the so called "experts" said that the Mets were weak in the starting pitching department, and that their strength was in the relief department. So far this season it's been the opposite. F**king Wagner!

I just don't get Willie's managing tonight. I can understand bringing in Wagner in the 8th if you're going for the win, but then why the fuck is he bringing in that piece of shit Schoeneweis and his 7.17 ERA in to start the 10th?? I don't get it.

Fire the Manager! Get a new GM! Make some trades! Bring a 44 year old pitcher in to save the team! They're in a tailspin! It's the begining fo June and they lost again!

Oh sorry, I forgot, I'm a Mets fan, not a Yankees fan.

Willie does it again. He brings that piece of shit Schoeneweis in to start the 10th, and the results are same.

WARNING:

Objects in the rear view mirror are closer than they appear...and the big fella, Ryan Howard, is starting to heat up.

Carlos Gomez out 6 to 8 weeks! Damn!

I guess Miledge will get another chance.

Tell you what. I'd rather give Milledge another chance than have Julio Franco play. I mean I love the guy, but he's done. He can't hit a fastball anymore. He should announce his retirement which would make room for another player, and then the Mets should make him a coach. The Mets need to keep Franco around the organization, but not as a player. He's so done as a player.

I have a 1980 World Series program (Phillies/Royals) that lists future Phillie stars then in the minors. Franco was one of them. The Phillies traded farm product, Ryne Sandberg, in '81, in part, to make room for Franco. They then traded Franco in December, '82 because they had Juan Samuel ready to emerge.

Franco won an All-Star MVP 17 years ago. It amazes me that he's still in the majors as he's nearing 48. I agree that he's not an option for every day play.

I agree about Franco. He's done. I don't think the Mets will just release him though. He's going to have to retire on his own. I have no problem with Milledge coming up and playing everyday if he's healthy. Sooner or later we have to find out if he's going to be a player or not.

I love Omar Minaya but his loyalty to Franco has been his one major mistake as GM. He's actually hurting the team at this point.

I love Omar also. But what are you going to do when he brings in Sammy Sosa after the A.S. break?

It wouldn't surprise me one bit. He's set up the Latino AARP right here in Flushing.

Minnie Minoso is picking up a bat somewhere.

Schoeneweis on to pitch the 12th. I might as well shut the game off.

Well, he tried his best to lose it, but Smith saved his ass.

Good news:


Jul 10: Perez (back) pitched four scoreless innings in a Gulf Coast League rehab start on Tuesday, the Journal News reports. Perez was efficient, throwing 49 pitches with seven strikeouts and no walks. He should be able to make his scheduled start for the Mets on Sunday against Cincinnati.

You got your wish.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Franco clears waivers, rejoins Braves
Associated Press

ATLANTA -- Julio Franco will get another chance to swing the bat in the big leagues.

The 48-year-old utilityman signed with Atlanta on Wednesday, rejoining the Braves a week after he was cut by the New York Mets.

Franco cleared waivers during the Braves' game against Cincinnati. Atlanta signed him for the rest of the season and said he would be activated for Thursday night's game against St. Louis.

Franco, who turns 49 next month, played for the Braves in a backup role from 2001-05. He is a 24-year veteran with 2,576 career hits and is a lifetime .298 hitter.

He hit just .200 (10-for-50) with one homer as a reserve with the Mets. Franco will serve in the same capacity for Atlanta.

This season, Franco became the oldest player to hit a home run in major-league history. He has said he would like to play until he turns 50.

In related news, the Braves are also hoping to bring back Gaylord Perry and Joe Torre, if he can't come to terms with the Yankees. Perry still has something on his spitball and Torre still has some pop in his bat. As far as Franco, well, 3 words, M V P.

Congrats to Mr. 300!

Only the 5th left hander in the history of baseball to reach 300 wins, the 23rd overall, and quite possibly the last, due to middle relief and the way the game is played today. A truly great accomplishment.

Congrats, Tom, you're a class act all the way.