It Doesn't Take a Psychic to Predict Today's Result

After the way yesterday's game ended with the unassisted triple play, coupled with the team starting Bobby Parnell off just about the worst pitching performance you'll ever see (aside from Oliver Perez of course) and the news that Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel will both be back for next season, and add the fact that Cliff Lee was starting today for the Phillies, did anyone have any expectation whatsoever that the Mets would win today's game?

Of course not. In fact, the casinos and sportsbooks were giving money away today on this no-brainer. There are few sure things in life, but a Mets loss today was a done deal as soon as Eric Bruntlett snared that Jeff Francoeur liner.

And why would the news of Omar and Manuel have any impact on what goes on the field? Well, just like in all businesses, when employees see incompetence rewarded, they tend to slack off themselves. Trust me - us fans aren't the only ones who see through the "dynamic duo"... the players know what's going on as well. Wanna kill your company? Promote your idiot son-in-law to president. I think you know what I mean.

3 errors in a 6-2 loss to the Phillies today... quite frankly, I'm surprised it was that close. I hope none of us wasted our time by watching it. And after hearing the news of Omar and Jerry, if you were actually at the game - shame on you!

How sure am I about today's result? I'm posting this before the game even ends!