“I’m going to say this, and I hope you all don’t take it wrong, I know you’re going to run out of here with something crazy on this: It’s very, very fertile ground for growth at Shea Stadium. It’s fertile ground for a team’s growth and development. Sometimes, fertile ground has fertilizer. But, fertilizer is a good thing. It’s a good thing. You get the greatest results, you get the most beautiful plants, when you put it in that type of fertile soil. That’s what we have the opportunity to do. Don’t take that wrong, because I know what you’re going to do with it.”
On the heels of last weeks' "I'll cut him" comment, Jerry is showing he has a way with words. You can go two ways with this. One, Jerry is out of his freaking mind. Two, Jerry is showing that he is human and is trying to take heat off the players. I have no problem with the above comment. Frankly, too many fans were booing for stupid ass reasons (booing Johan his first start anyone?) Support your damn team. If you boo, Jerry may cut your ass.
Seeing how his words get twisted, does make one think maybe Willie was a tad smarter than we gave him credit for. Willie was probably worried the media would twist his words. (Of course, the one time he did speak at length, he fucked up by the numebrs, see O'Conner, Ian story). The Post of course is leading the charge at this point. You know that if the team goes on a losing streak, they will be all over Jerry.
In any event, the Mets have won 6 of 10. Beltran and Reyes had very good weeks (interesting since both were "linked" as Willie haters). The starters for the most part have been good. The pen has gotten the job done. And thanks you California Angels for smacking the Philth around this weekend (yes, Ed knows they are not the California Angels, but this is my blog, and I shall call them whatever the heck I want.)
Jerry so far is making all the right moves and saying (mostly) all the right things. The seeds for a turnaround were planted a couple of weeks ago. The fertilizer has been added. Perhaps Jerry was a dash of Miracle-Gro.
The team does need more consistency out of DW. His hitting against righties, who he has owned in the past, is down a lot this year. He is a key part of the lineup (master of the obvious, I know). With Delgado still scuffling, it is imperative that DW drive guys in and get on base, so teams have to pitch to Beltran (for results of this, see LONG home run Beltran smacked yesterday).
Of course, a healthy Ryan Church will help. He is supposed to play for Brooklyn this week, and possibly return for the Yankee series this weekend.
Tonight, the Mariners come to town. King Felix vs. Johan. That's quite a nice match-up. Tomorrow, we have Ollie facing R.A. Dickey (Ed will be in the house for that one). Wednesday, Maine vs. Bedard. Alex Nelson over at Metsgeek has a scouting report on the opposing pitchers.
It is vital that they take 2 of 3 from the Mariners. This is the type of team they need to beat up on. Just Win Series guys.
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Alright, bad start to the series. Complete fluke HR by the pitcher, and a nice comeback attempt in the 9th. Just gotta take the next 2.
Jerry says he is going to rest Wright tomorrow against the knuckleballer Dickey. It is a much-needed rest. We need our David back.
Just.Win.Series.
Tough way to kick things off, but Rickey has faith that the Mets pitching can shut down the nonexistent Mariners offense over the next two games. That Santana/Wright assisted grand slam sure did sting a bit though...
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