I remember last season, when we were in 2nd place (prior to Beltran's return/Bay's departure) and the team that I saw on tv and at Citi were synchronized and had that flow of energy. This was before the All Star Break. They were playing .500 baseball, but they had a team dynamic. I was very confident that they could play like this for the rest of the season and make it to the postseason. But all hell broke loose. I remember my trip to SF was a nightmare (first night in SF, I caught the Mets-Giants game) and they lost. They went on to lose to SF and Dodgers on the road. It was the downward spiral...Beltran returned and nothing about the team was the same. The team couldn't readjust to their first half momentum. Mets fans abandoned the team, the game, Citi Field and everything Mets. We all knew what had to be done. Get rid of Jerry Manuel, Omar Minaya, Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo. Get some big name pitcher in the offseason <--epic, fail. Get a 2nd baseman <--fail. We got what we wanted: replacement for the front office and the cancerous duo, Perez and Castillo. But what does this get us? Sandy Alderson, Terry Collins and a deflated start to the Mets season with disappointed fans that vow they will never come to Citi Field to see the team play until they started winning. So, as you can see, the Mets win 9-1, when Collins get ejected early in the game for arguing with the umpire about a strikeout (that Nickeas caught, never touching the ground) but the umpire said the ball hit the ground. I think it's the best thing to happen. To see how this team plays without Collins managing. Well, Nickeas hit his first major league homer, Wright breaks out of his slump, players 3-9 all got hits. Bay hits what appears to be an inside the park home run (error on Hunter Pence who couldn't catch it). This win comes from Capuano! Out of all our starting pitchers, I admire Capuano and Young. We need every win that we can get.
This morning, I looked at my Mets scarf hanging in my room. I thought to myself, I wear this everyday, showing my pride. But what should I be proud of? I wore it anyway. Then, before I left work at the end of the day, my colleague said to me, Hey you are wearing a Mets scarf, perhaps, they'll start winning. Then I said, I wear it everyday!. He proceeded to say, Perhaps you should tie it tighter. I gasped and broke out laughing. What would this day be, without my scarf. I guess I should tie it tighter.
I was reading some posts about the Mets, when I came across a link that said that the team is wearing spring training outfits underneath their uniform. I find it funny that they're superstitious, but for whatever reason, it worked. So what's up with Bay returning and Pagan leaving the game? Somebody wants to play center field...why can't Beltran, Bay and Pagan be healthy all at once! And our infield be Wright, Reyes, Murphy and Davis...We just need solid pitching and then we're good. Ha. Easier said than done. 2nd base is always questionable. One thing I like about Murphy is what I remember him by. When he made that awesome defensive play in 2009 against the Dodgers when he threw a behind the back throw to Parnell who covered first base. I think if he gets regular playing time, he can become good. He can be an outfielder, and infielder...you name it, he has the abilities, just give him a chance.
Anyway, all I wanted to say is that I hope this win gets the Mets rolling. I hope they get fans excited again. It's depressing to see empty seats at Citi and when the team is broke, winning can solve the issue.
-Angela
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