Crocodile Tears

The only tears that came from last night's 3-2 win by the Nats is that the new stadium is finally open. While I am part of a group of taxpayers that is financing 94 percent of a stadium in a city that doesn't have functioning public schools and potholes that threaten my daily commute, I am not bitching. No more institutional food, no more seats with posts in the way. Now that's progress.

And hey, now the Mets are a half game up on the Braves...

The Bitch Is Back

Yes, yes, I realize it has been too long. Too many months where you have been starved of Mets news through the eyes of a lunatic woman who only marginally knows about baseball. But the good news is, I am back!

I did not write during Hot Stove season, only because a gal needs a break. Last season was so... well, you know. I just needed to step away. But I am bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready for a fantastic season. And right now super hot on Johnny Maine, who has has a super duper spring training, keeping his ERA under 2.  While in end of last year was not easy for anyone, it was his first full season pitching in regular rotation with the Mets and that experience will take him far this year. Keep your eye on him, he just may be our Obama (or at least that is what I am telling all the dudes who are looking for picks for their fantasy teams).

What's the Best Hand?

So, lots of talk and speculation about who will be a Met next year. I have opined on the A-Rod/D. Wright controversy and my vote remains the same. A vote for A-Rod is like a vote for Ron Paul, theoretically flawless but failing to account for anything more than cold, hard logic. And baseball and life sadly don't quite work that way.

Bottom line, we need to pick up a few new cards. Here are a couple of my wishes for the 2008 Mets:

- We need pitching, so we need to focus funds on pitching. Whoever. Whatever. Whenever. However. Dontrelle Willis. Even if he is a little sketch.

- 86 LoDuca. I decided his attitude became a hindrance, not a help. Worse than Billy Wagner with the mouth and like half the performance. Let's look at Jorge Posada, who is a free agent and a fantastic hitting year. I know he's not young, but I think he's still got 2-3 good years left (although he wants 4).

- Leave David and Jose where they are, they are doing a good job.

- Try and keep Castillo, the Reyes/Castillo combo proved to be a highlight in the disaster known to you and me as September.

- Ciao to Shawn Green and Carlos Delgado. They both underperformed this season. If I have to choose one to keep, I would say Green as he is a member of tribe (which is good for business) and was clutch in August.

Rumble, Rumble

The rumors are at a fevered pitch, re: A-Rod and my boyfriend.

I know that I was a little enthused about this a few weeks ago, but now my feelings have changed... I know he's a great bat, but when I think about our untimely demise in 2007, I can't help but think what we lacked in all of this was leadership and maturity. We had David, we had Mosies, but what we need is more leadership. And I'm not sure if A-Rod is all that. Look at the whole things with Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS. We need grown ups who can bring a positive attitude to the team. Is this A-Rod?

My Facebook status says it all...

RIP 2007

It's over. Boston won. I have many a friend who had a spring in their step this morning (albeit a tired one), relishing the Boston win combined with enjoying the arrogance of A-Rod and that Scott Boras character.

Nonetheless, one of my favorite people in the office (our intern), asked me today if I thought the outcome was an indicator of the dominance of the American League over the National League. I had to weigh the facts. While last year was an NL victor (the Cardinals), the last 10 years have been dominated by the AL. But what I decided is the Colorado Rockies probably didn't represent the best the NL had to offer. Why you ask? They were good, but not the best at anything. The best hitting in the NL? The Phillies. The best pitching? San Diego.

It's not that I don't like the Rockies; I'm just not sure they were the best team in the NL in 2007. Oh well, is the WS about the best team anyway? Not necessarily. Sometimes these types of contests are not indicative of the best in show. Look at some of the past Presidential races.

Gone Baby Gone

At first, I missed the Mets. Then, I missed baseball. Now, I miss my blog.

I suppose it is like a drug, this blogging thing. I found it cathartic, I found it enjoyable. But now, it has gone the way of bike riding and summertime strolls.

I am watching the World Series tonight, but it's hard to watch and not root for anyone. I am not going to pull a lame Rudy Giuliani on all of you and feel some burning loyalty to the National League (although I do think the DH is the ultimate in wussy).

No Mets, no rooting. No Mets, no blog. Gone Baby Gone.

Baseball, I Miss You...

I'm still watching, but it is not the same. Not the same at all.

I gotta like the spunk of those Rockies, I mean who doesn't like an upstart? It's all kinda Ron Paulish, who while crazy, once in a while says something that warms your heart. I like that Holliday guy, I wish that Matsui would've been half as good as a damn Met. I kinda like 'em.

My heart is too heavy to even THINK about rooting for someone else. Could I? Can I? No, I can't. But I still like baseball and I miss baseball so I'll keep on watching.

A New Boyfriend?

Tonight, the Times is reporting that A-Rod is going to opt out on his contract with the Yankees. This may seem a little bit like suggesting to a Chilean socialist in the 70s that they should go out on a date with Pinochet's best marksman, but A-Rod is one of the Yankees best weapons and one strategy to beat them is to disarm them.

The bigger problem? What about my first love?

Slasher

Who doesn't love a little irony? The knife that slashed the Phillies throats last night came from none other than Kazuo Matsui. For those of you who read this because you love me and find me funny, but don't know a damn thing about baseball, click here. For those who love me, blah, blah, blah, but are too lazy to click anywhere, Matsui was once a Met, came to us with the pomp and circumstance (but reduced cost) of Dice K, and delivered worse than our bullpen this September.

And last night? A 5th inning triple that helped to get the Rockies on high. And the Phillies to go down.

Hangman

Tonight's games are the NL's version of hangman. You know who's leg I am hoping to draw on tonight? Yes, you guessed correctly.... Jamie Moyer. And I'll take Jimmy Rollins too if I can.

We'll see later. But for now, it looks like its may be Rich Hill, Lou Pinella and the Cubs.