Last Place Didn't Take Long, Did It?

The Recap: Mets 1, Florida 3 - Last Place

Here it is just three games into the season and the Mets are already tied for last place with those pesky Washington Nationals

THE GOOD: Jon Niese provided the team with what's called in baseball a "quality start", giving up 3 runs in 6 innings of work for a season opening 4.50 era. The Mets bullpen looked good too, allowing just 1 hit over the last three innings of the game. Also, it looks like the team may finally get Jose Reyes back as they open a weekend series against Washington. (unless he slips in the shower and falls or trips walking up the stairs or whatever)

THE BAD: Wasn't it just a few days ago we mentioned the return of the Mets rally? Once again, it's no where to be found - just like clutch hits. Wright, Tatis, Tejeda, Barajas, Castillo, and Bay went a combined 3-22. And it's not like they were facing Cy Young award winners either. You may want to chalk it up to ironing out the kinks at the start of the season - but we've seen this lack of offense many times before.

THE UGLY: The Mets are 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position in their last two games. And watching Jerry Manuel argue with umpires - UGLY!

THE PULSE of the GAME