We're Not Quite Dead Yet...

You know, I've sort of taken pains to not use the "we" when discussing the Mets, not wanting to sound like a Yankee fan. But after reading this excellent post by the guys at Faith & Fear, pains now more.

So, to quote Monty Python and the Holy Grail (classic movie, a must see)

"We're Not Quite Dead Yet".

Yes, there is concern now that Duque joined Pedro on the DL. But as I wrote the other day, this team was built around an enhanced bullpen. Get the starters to go 5 or 6, then hand the ball over.

Thanks to ESPN, the game started at 4:09. Thanks to the wonders of DVR, I was able to record the game and watch it when I got home. By the way, ESPN Gamecast - sucks. Froze so many times yesterday, I missed the double play and action in the ninth. They have to fix this and quick. No excuse for screwing up in the playoffs guys.

Willie sent Maine out against the Dodgers, the team that all the experts predicted would treat the Mets like trash. Maine wasn't great, but he got the job done, 4 1/3, giving up 1 run. Nice first inning, you could see him exhale after striking out Lofton, like he was saying to himself "I can do this". Ran into a little trouble in the 5th, but the pen did its job, Pedro Dos got Lofton swinging with 2 on, then Chad Bradford got Nomar.

The highlights of the game were many. First, the double play at home. For all the talk of the ghosts at Yankee Stadium, it looks like the ghost of Timo Perez possessed Jeff Kent there. Why else would he hold up? Valentin made a perfect relay, PLD made a great tag, and then noticed by looking at the ump that something was going on, turns around, and tags out JD Drew. Let's not overlook the play Shawn Green made. He played the bounce perfectly, and made a great throw to Valentin.

Do you think Carlos Delgado enjoyed his first Playoff game yesterday? Four for Five, with a long ass homerun, hitting the top of the camera stanchion in Center. Methinks he is hot. David Wright did his part, driving in 3, including the difference maker. And what can I say about Uncle Cliffy. Did I not write he would have an impact? I did, and he did. How sweet was it for him to drive that ball?

Willie acquitted himself quite well in his first playoff game as manager as well. Taking out Maine was the right move. Leaving in Mota was as well, even though he gave up 3 runs. I would rather he go 2 than Aaron Heilman, especially with Glavine going today. This is going to be a series decided by the pen. Wags made things interesting, but in the end, they got the Win, that is the bottom line.

Comments on the broadcast -

Why on earth was Tim Robbins in the booth?

Why on Earth was Steve Phillips assigned to the game? We know you were the GM in 2000 Steve, we also know you sucked at your job, hence your new one.

Joe Morgan was going to cover both the Met and Yankee games. Big deal. He still sucks.

Speaking of propaganda, we got lots of Dodgers info between the top and bottom of the first instead of commercials. However, instead of the pre-game introductions, we got 5 minutes of commercials. I remember the days when the intro's were broadcast. Lets go back to that TV guys, OK?

Speaking of commercials, the Bud Light ad with the 6 pack rigged with a dye pack - very funny.
The Derek Jeter Spike Lee Ford Commercial - not so much.
The Derek Jeter Movado ad "Humanitarian, Leader, Athlete" has ensured that I will not by a Movado watch.

Thorne raving about Furcal having an MVP type season. No similar plaudit for Reyes, who had better numbers in EVERY CATEGORY. Gary, you used to cover the Mets, but you have been infected by ESPN (Extremely Sucky Programming Network). You are done.

Note to fans, if a Met is going after a foul ball in the stands, MOVE OUT OF THE F'IN WAY. Delgado went for a pop foul, and people tried to get the ball. Do you not remember Bartman in Chicago? MOVE you numbskulls. If it is an opponent, go for it, but for a Met, MOVE!

Normally I would be annoyed over seeing a Yankee replay, but the use of the Dale Berra Bobby Meacham replay of their similar DP at home gave me a warm fuzzy.

TONIGHT

Game 2 tonight. Kuo vs. Glavine. Kuo is a lefty S.U.C.K.M.E., who shut the Mets down last month at Shea. Methinks the boys will be looking for some revenge. David is hot right now. Delgado is as well. Endy will probably start over Uncle Cliffy, especially since we got some rain last night, so the field may be a little wet (not sure on this factor, but it might have an impact).

This is the game the Mets signed Glavine for. Game 2 of a playoff series. A chance to put the other team in a 2-0 hole. Tom, get out there, and show all these experts who do not like your stuff in the playoffs that you can get the job done. You have been "on" since the clot scare. Keep it up.

We have a chance to put the Dodger down 2. Let's get it done.