Game two of the Return of Pedro took place last night, and helped allay the fears of Met fans. The line for the night was quite good
6 IP, 4 H, 1ER, 0 BB, 9K, 100 Pitches
Not a bad nights work. Now, the Marlins may not have the best record, and have a lot of young guys on the team, but there is talent there. Cabrera, despite the appearance of a bad attitude, is a monster. Mike Jacobs took Pedro deep. Dan Uggla is a 290 hitter.
So Pedro's start was good news. Roberto Hernandez provided an inning of crisp relief, nice to see after a somewhat tough outing the night before. David Wright warmed up a bit, going 2-4 against Dontrelle. Wright seems to do well against him. Hopefully, this is a sign of things to come from David. Aaron Heilman followed up two strong outings by laying an egg. Frankly, he should not have been out there a 3rd game in a row. Perhaps it was a test to see how he could do, which the luxury of a 12 game lead allows. The problem is that he is now more than likely not available until Sunday. Get ready for Royce Ring folks.
Dontrelle matched Pedro well. He gave up 1 run on 7 hits, with 3 walks in 8 innings. Bow, it would be nice to have him on the Mets helping to anchor the staff. Not going to happen of course, but it is nice to dream.
The state of the Marlins is sad. The team drew 24,000 last night, for a matchup of two top pitchers. The crowd was decidedly pro-Met, as it was the whole series. I know the team has won a couple of World Series in a short time span, but something needs to be done. They play in a football stadium, can't draw, and blow the team up every couple of years. Personally, between them and the Rays, it appears the experiment of baseball in Florida has failed. I know the players union would not like it, but it may be time to contract. We wonder why it is so hard to find good pitchers today for all teams, it is because there are too many teams, spreading the little bit of talent out there too thin, and allowing marginal guys to play in the bigs. The same can be said of hockey and basketball, even football to some extent. If they can't contract, then move the teams. Find a new home. Heck, look into Vegas if you must, at least there won't be any rain-outs.
El Duque tonight vs Randy Wolf as the Phillies come to Shea. Phils are now 12 back of the Mets, and only 3.5 out of the Wild Card. Let's hope El Duque can build off his last start against the Braves.
One last thing, it is nice to see the Mets locking of Jose Reyes. A smart contract for them and him, avoiding arbitration and buying out a year (2 if the option is picked up) of Free Agency. This is a building block guy, and the Mets did right in signing him now. The next step, David Wright. Get to work Omar.
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The one thing about contraction Ed... wouldn't you have to do 2 teams at the same time? Or are you suggesting to contract both the Devil Rays and the Marlins? That would never get past the union, who want more jobs, not less.
I think relocation is more reasonable. But unfortunately, there is not as logical of a relocation spot as Washington, unless Vegas gets their act together and baseball is willing to go there.
An interesting dilemna, to say the least. But you're right, something needs to happen.
Pedro will be fine. I was never worried. As long as he is ok physically, he's too cerebral to ever be ineffective.
What do you think it'll take to sign Wright long term?
Hi Ed,
I heard Selig on an interview with Chris Russo after the all-star game. Bud said he's against Vegas as a location for an MLB team.
The Marlins have a very talented front office, which has put together two winners now under interesting circumstances.
My guess is that a new baseball stadium and a good deal on revenues for it would completely change the dynamic of the team as a business.
You can't contract a team that has won 2 World Series in the past ten years, no matter how much of a farce the aftermath has been!
And I have to admit I don't mind having the D-Rays in the AL East, especially since Pinella is gone..
mike - Wright, as a power hitter, has to get a little more that Reyes. If they do it now, not as much, since they will buy out fewer years of FA. Probably avg $6.4 m.
Allan - is this my commish?
The thing about a new stadium for the Marlins is that it is going to be hard to get a deal done. They have failed numerous times, with Bush as Gov, a business friendly guy.
Basketball has the same issue with Vegas. Problem is is that it is probably the only place either sport would do well. Oklahoma? Nop way. All those states in the middle are too far flung.
You are right, odds are they would never contract, but they should. It is a travesty that the few fans the Marlins have have to go through this crap. As for the Rays, they stink. Little hope there. The young guys in the minors keep getting into trouble.
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