[[ NEW YORK METS 2009 OFFSEASON POST: Beltran ahead of schedule ]]

[mez 0ne]

The Mets begin a two-game series with the Cardinals tomorrow night in Citi Field, with Johan Santana (12-8, 2.96 ERA) facing Joel Pineiro (9-9, 2.84 ERA).
Santana is tied with four others for the NL lead in wins.

He is 3-0 with a 0.43 ERA in his last three starts in Citi Field.

Pineiro is 3-0 with a 2.91 ERA in five starts against the Mets.

Update, 3:28 pm:

Carlos Delgado is doing light running, according to David Lennon of Newsday.

Update, 4:15 pm:

Angel Pagan will bat leadoff tonight, followed in order by Luis Castillo, David Wright, Gary Sheffield in left, Daniel Murphy at first base, Jeff Francoeur, Alex Cora at short and Omir Santos behind the plate.

Update, 4:50 pm:

Jerry Manuel told reporters that Nelson Figueroa will be available as a relief pitcher for tonight's game.

Manuel said the team adjusted its curve-ball machine to throw sinkers, since a) they've struggled against sinker-ball pitchers, and b) tonight's starter, Joel Pineiro, is a sinker-ball pitcher.

Lastly, he said the team is not focused on the Wild Card, the pennant race, etc., they're just focused on trying to play good baseball.

"The whole thing is good pitching, and we have gotten any of late," he explained. "We have to get back to getting those guys on track, to run off five, six, seven games in a row. But, they have to pitch better for that to happen."

 

[mez 0ne]

Niiccceeeee

 

[johnnyredstorm]

 

[mez 0ne]

Damn, these dudes are getting hits out of the strike zone.

 

[shuges]

About time we put some runs on the board for Johan.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

I give up, can we shut down David Wright, K-Rod and Johan so we make sure they don't get hurt?

 

[shuges]

I'm with you on that JRS.

Going down the dugout steps?!?!?!?!

Come on baseball gods. Give us a break.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Karma should be good for us next year: nice mid to early first round draft pick, everybody healthy, and prospects actually doing something.

 

[mez 0ne]

Weird +@$ game.

 

[cincoseisdos]

wow

 

[johnnyredstorm]

God I hate this team right now. 57 games left are too many.

 

[mez 0ne]

I hope the Machine aiin't hurt.

But wow, Mets already feeling the effects of losing Castillo, tough hop but you have to make that play to end a ball game.

 

[mez 0ne]

K-Rod was hit HARD that whole inning, Cards got some damn hitters that's for sure.

Anyone have ANY confidence this lineup can score some runs in extras before the Cards do?

I don't.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

I'm contemplating turning on the PS3 and playing Game 7 of my NLCS against the Cardinals. Trying to come back from 3-0. Clayton Kershaw on the mound

 

[shuges]

@ JRS.

Murph is gonna end it here....

 

[phil le0tard0]

" Its been a while since the Mets were able to pound each other after a walkoff win"


Ayo Gary

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Well, I gave Murph a chance. I'll be playing The Show. I'll put the radio on, though, I hate The Show's announcers.

 

[mez 0ne]

Bases loaded after some tough luck.

Game over, unless they pull off a Red Sox.

 

[phil le0tard0]

 

[johnnyredstorm]

 

[mez 0ne]

Pooholes gonna hit a double or granny.

 

[shuges]

Originally Posted by Mez 0ne

Pooholes gonna hit a double or granny.

 

[mez 0ne]

E L I M I N A T E.

 

[pacmagic2002]

ohhh.......................BUST IT WIDE OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HEEEEEEEESSSSSS BAAAAAAAACCCCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[phil le0tard0]

Omg