The Happy Recap: Mets 6, Braves 3
So the Mets took two of three from the Braves at home, beating John Smoltz and Tim Hudson in the process, and Carlos Delgado hit two home runs Sunday to bust out of his slump. Can Mets fans actually relax and enjoy baseball again?
Delgado made a point of not coming out of the dugout for a curtain call after his second solo homer of the day, a monster shot off the scoreboard, but it's just not something he does that often. The fans' reaction was typical - they booed him in the pregame introductions because of his awful slump, and cheered like crazy when he hit two dingers.
I'm not about to tell fans what to do, but I don't boo the home team. At all. I'll curse, complain, yell, moan, and curse some more, but booing is saved for the opposition. Booing doesn't help a player's confidence, and when they're slumping, their confidence needs all the help it can get.
Hopefully, Delgado is getting his confidence back. And if Moises Alou ever returns, the Mets lineup should start scoring runs more consistently. Although Alou may have a fractured ankle now. Are you kidding me?
Raul Casanova hit a two-run bomb, and he's looked very good spelling Brian Schneider, who has an infected thumb. Ramon Castro is playing again in extended spring training and could be back soon, and Pedro Martinez may actually be back on the hill in three weeks.
Thankfully, the Mets were able to win without having to bring Duaner Sanchez in for the third straight game, although Willie had him warming up in the eighth when Pedro Feliciano set down the side in order. Joe Smith, Scott Schoeneweis and Feliciano pitched scoreless relief prior to Billy Wagner's sixth save, although Wagner finally allowed a hit in his 10th inning of work.
A fair job by Nelson Figueroa, who was great for five innings before faltering in the sixth. He picked up his second win and at least gives the Mets a chance every fifth day.
So the Mets are 13-11 with three games against the Pirates at Shea starting Monday, with Johan going. Three days ago, you'd have thought the team was headed for 42-120 because of its "listless" play. Everyone, please... chillax.
Delgado made a point of not coming out of the dugout for a curtain call after his second solo homer of the day, a monster shot off the scoreboard, but it's just not something he does that often. The fans' reaction was typical - they booed him in the pregame introductions because of his awful slump, and cheered like crazy when he hit two dingers.
I'm not about to tell fans what to do, but I don't boo the home team. At all. I'll curse, complain, yell, moan, and curse some more, but booing is saved for the opposition. Booing doesn't help a player's confidence, and when they're slumping, their confidence needs all the help it can get.
Hopefully, Delgado is getting his confidence back. And if Moises Alou ever returns, the Mets lineup should start scoring runs more consistently. Although Alou may have a fractured ankle now. Are you kidding me?
Raul Casanova hit a two-run bomb, and he's looked very good spelling Brian Schneider, who has an infected thumb. Ramon Castro is playing again in extended spring training and could be back soon, and Pedro Martinez may actually be back on the hill in three weeks.
Thankfully, the Mets were able to win without having to bring Duaner Sanchez in for the third straight game, although Willie had him warming up in the eighth when Pedro Feliciano set down the side in order. Joe Smith, Scott Schoeneweis and Feliciano pitched scoreless relief prior to Billy Wagner's sixth save, although Wagner finally allowed a hit in his 10th inning of work.
A fair job by Nelson Figueroa, who was great for five innings before faltering in the sixth. He picked up his second win and at least gives the Mets a chance every fifth day.
So the Mets are 13-11 with three games against the Pirates at Shea starting Monday, with Johan going. Three days ago, you'd have thought the team was headed for 42-120 because of its "listless" play. Everyone, please... chillax.
posted by Gaspo @ 9:08 PM
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