Glavine Is Golden
If there was ever a time for Glavine to come up big, this was it.
I missed the entire game as expected due to my flight. But I kept a positive attitude as we touched down at Newark around midnight. That vibe was rewarded when I saw the text message from my friend coming back from the game on the 7 train.
I listened to WFAN and Steve Somers in the car ride back from the airport and this morning I caught the condensed game. Looked like Glavine really brought his ‘A’ game, silencing the critics for the moment. Also looked like the Mets had a couple of missed chances on offense. I shudder to think about what this team could do if they did capitalize.
We’ll need that kind of hitting in game three. Who knows, maybe Steve Trachsel can pull a Bobby Jones in Game 3 and toss a one-hitter or something. I like our chances. It seems like the team is grooving now that showtime has arrived. Let’s just take it one game at a time.
I’m planning to record later this evening so get in your comments on the call in line or on this post.
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What are your thoughts on Oliver Perez being named the Game 4 starter, if necessary? He makes me nervous. I think I would prefer Dave Williams. You think Endy will start replacing Green against lefties?
Comment by Frank in AK | October 6, 2006
Oliver Perez is scary. I don’t think he’s ready for the playoff primetime. I’m hoping to high heaven that Trachs and the bats can close this one out tomorrow night.
I have no problem with Endy starting in the outfield. The guy plays good defense and adds speed to the lineup.
Comment by Rob Safuto | October 6, 2006
‘03-’06 vs. Traschel:
R.Furcal: 8-26(.308); (3 2B)
K. Lofton: 3-8(.375); (1 3B)
N.Garciaparra: 1-1(1.000)
W. Betemit: 1-1(1.000)
J. Kent: 1-3(.333); (1 2B)
J. Drew: 0-4(.000)
R. Martin: 1-1(1.000)
M. Anderson: 1-3(.333)
J. Lugo: 0-0()
Comment by Brett | October 6, 2006
Brett — Damn you and your stats!
I was actually feeling pretty decent with Trachsel on the mound tomorrow…until I read that.
Lets hope our bats follow tradition and put up some nice numbers in our favor.
Speaking of stats…any for Trachsel with postseason?
Comment by Gary | October 6, 2006
Well, at least Garciaparra might be a scratch from tomorrow’s game.
Comment by Rob Safuto | October 6, 2006