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• Review of offseason moves
• Discussion of events during spring training
• Outlook for the 2010 season
• Call for 2010 Fantasy League team owners

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There is a new call in number that you can try if you want to leave a message for airing in the next podcast. Listen in to hear the number.

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Show Topics

• Breaking down the seven game win streak
• Reasons why the Mets started slow
• The struggles of Oliver Perez
• The masterful Johan Santana
• Discuss some of the Citi Field controversies
• K-Rod’s numbers so far
• Manny Ramirez  (I was wrong)
• Luis Castillo (I was wrong)

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Discussion points:

• Injuries to Johan Santana and Mike Pelfrey
• Duaner Sanchez released
• The questionable fifth starter race between Redding, Garcia, Hernandez and maybe Pedro Martinez
• The injury to Angel Pagan
• Daniel Murphy as the starting left fielder
• 2009 Mets tickets for Citi field – http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ticketing/seating_pricing.jsp
• Single game tickets for April and May onsale Sunday, March 15th at 10AM

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• Shea Stadium has gone the way of the dinosaur.
• Jerry Manuel considers moving Jose Reyes to 3rd in the batting order.
• Who will be the fifth starter for the Mets?
• The return of Oliver Perez.
• Glad the Mets didn’t get A-Rod.
• A review of the buzz on some Mets blogs.

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• My reaction to the way the 2008 season ended
• The whole Citi Field bailout controversy
• The Mets picking up K-Rod and J.J. Putz
• The Mets sending Aaron Heilman, Endy Chavez and Joe Smith on their way
• The possibility of Manny…

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Bonus Video: Johan Santana Gets The Final Out

• A recap of the Mets’ fortunes over the past month. It all comes down to (bad) relief pitching.
• Talk of what is in store for the final week of the season.
• A discussion of my plans to be at Shea Stadium this weekend. I’ll be doing lots of recording (audio and video) to share with you.

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Amazin Moments #89 (MP3 File)

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Amazin Moments #88 (MP3 File)

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• The Mets are stinking up the joint.
• Willie Randolph’s job is in jeopardy.
• Mike Piazza retires after 16 major league seasons.

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• A roundup of recent posts from Mets bloggers
• A summary of Mets news items since the last show
• A proposal to move the Clubhouse domain to iheartmets.com

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Let’s Go Mets!

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• Audio comment about Johan Santana from fan in Boston area.
• Audio comment from Greg in Connecticut about new child (congrats!), injuries and pitching.
• The fantasy league draft is on March 22nd. Details here.
• Recognizing the international audience. Jamie in Japan on how he gets the games.

Amazin Moments Countries

• Assorted Mets news and updates from mainstream and blogs.
• There is a feed for a few Mets podcasts at http://feeds.feedburner.com/NewYorkMetsPodcastNetwork.

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• Amazin Moment’s Fantasy Baseball – Draft on March 15th at 6:30 PM. More details here.
• Talking about out the Mets outfield in 2008.
• New listener drive. Help us build the community by telling others and blogging about the podcast and the clubhouse.
• Rant on new MLB media policies. Details here.
• News of the week: First spring training game, Johan Santana debut, Injury to Carlos Delgado, Church and Anderson Collide.
• Heading to Florida next week to catch my first spring training game ever in Sarasota.

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• Audio comment from Greg in Connecticut on the Johan Santana trade.
• Pitchers and catchers report to Port. St. Lucie.
• Pitching rotation looks solid but some controversy concerning Orlando Hernandez.
• Duaner Sanchez aims to make an impact on the bullpen.
• A healthy Carlos Beltran speaks out.
• Recovering infielders Castillo, Easley and Valentin bring high hopes to camp.
• Mets ticket drawing and ticket website at www.507tixx.com.
• Billy Joel’s ‘last play’ at Shea sells out.

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The Mitchell Report

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

• Tom Glavine Departs
• Lastings Milledge Is Traded
• Luis Castillo is re-signed.
• Mets announce 2008 Schedule
• The Johan Santana pursuit heats up

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1. Relief pitching.
2. Failure of certain players to meet expectations.
3. The advanced age of too many key players.

In the next show I’ll talk about who I think should stay or go for 2008. Get your opinions in today!

Listen to an angry rant by WFAN’s Joe Beningo from last Friday morning here. All I can say is, “I agree!”

Things are looking up though with these wins and the Phillies falling apart after gaining some ground. Lets Go Mets!

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Lots of questions folks. As fans all we can do is believe in the magic.

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I talk alot about the state of the offense, going through the lineup and addressing the issues. I think we need to trade for an outfielder. What do you think? Vote here.

Plus injury updates and a comment from Greg In CT.

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We’ve been hurt by a variety of injuries but we still have some important core players like Jose Reyes, David Wright, Carlos Delgado and Carlos Beltran. Shawn Green is expected to return very soon. Moises Alou could be back in a week or so.

Interesting schedule coming up with Los Angeles and the (surging?) Yankees over the next week.

Trade talk will heat up as the month of July approaches. Who would you trade for?

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You can now rate players and make comments on players on our free New York Mets social network called the Amazin Moments Clubhouse.

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SHOW NOTES

• Mets’ excellent road trip.
• Overcoming injuries with talent.
• 2007 Subway Series round 1.
• Lastings Milledge rap lyrics controversy.

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Show Notes

• Nice win against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
• Listener comment on Endy Chavez walk off bunt single.
• April 2007 Recap – A lot of positives!
• We need to beat the Braves.
• Great starts by Jose Reyes and John Maine who are named NL Players of the month.
• Slow starts by David Wright, Carlos Delgado and Mike Pelfrey.
• Shawn Green and Moises Alou have surprisingly good starts.
• Dealing with injuries to Jose Valentin and El Duque to start the month of May.
• Chan Ho Park makes a quick round trip.
• Damion Easely fills in at 2nd Base.
• Don Imus departs WFAN. Can we now have some sports talk in the morning?
• Mike Piazza shoulder injury.

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• Your comments
• Greg in CT – on David Wright, Carlos Delgado and Aaron Heilman.
• Zach – on Willie Randolph and the 2007 season.
• Kyle – on the Mets great start.
• April 2007 Month in Review
• The Pitching – Surprisingly good performances by Mets starters young and old.
• The Hitting – Reyes, Beltran and Alou anchoring a very impressive lineup.
• Mets 2007 Rivals
• Phils and Cards not in the picture.
• Yanks and Braves are on my mind.
• You can comment here.
• Glavine vs. Smoltz – a classic matchup and a chance for the Mets to reassert their dominance over the NL East.
• Who will lead the Mets in batting in 2007? Vote in the poll here.

If you haven’t already done so, please join our Mets social network over at http://clubhouse.newyorkmetspodcast.com. Write your own blog, comment on other blogs, scan Mets news, add your Mets links and more…

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• Solidifying the pitching rotation.
• Aaron Sele and Chan Ho Park to the bullpen.
• Duaner Sanchez back to NYC for an MRI.
• Mike Pelfrey fifth starter?
• Audio comment from Wills.
• David Wright in the two hole.
• Trading Lastings Milledge in 2007.
• Chatting the the Amazin Moments Clubhouse.

Music by Brother Love. Please support us in The Blubrry Jam To Fight Cystic Fibrosis.

LET’S GO METS!

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• Philip Humber sent down.
• Duaner Sanchez disciplined.
• Ambiorix Burgos disappoints.
• Mike Pelfrey as fifth starter?
• Audio comment from Kyle. Check out his sports video blog on YouTube.
• Support the Blubrry Jam To Fight Cystic Fibrosis. Your donations make a difference! www.blubrryjam.com

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• Sign up for an account at the Amazin Moments Podcast Clubhouse.
• One spot left in the Amazin Moments Fantasy League.

LET’S GO METS!

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Show Notes

• Pimping the Amazin’ Moments Podcast Clubhouse.
• The pitching rotation adventure.
• Dave Williams out til May.
• Chan Ho Park signed.
• The outfield. Questionable on the corners.
• Mets ticket lottery for Yanks and Opening Day.
• Check your MLB.com media account.
• Amazin’ Moments fantasy baseball league.
• Mets making the grade in New York sports.
• Chan Ho park deal commentary.

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• Willie Randolph signed to a contract extension.
• Scott Schoenweis signed to a contract.
• Aaron Sele signed to a minor league contract.
• Cliff Floyd signs with the Cubs.
• Mets looking at Victor Zambrano again.
• Carlos Delgado might miss Opening Day.

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1. Mets resign Tom Glavine.
2. Howard Johnson returns as a coach.
3. Mets trade Brian Bannister for a hard throwing reliever.
4. Mets sign Guillermo Mota in spite of a 50 game steroid suspension.

A little Barry Zito talk thrown in for good measure.

LETS GO METS!

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1. Mets decline Glavine’s 2007 option.
2. The signing of Moises Alou.
3. Henry Owens traded to the Marlins for two lefty pitchers.

Also, we’ve got some intro music. And added a poll feature to the forum.

LETS GO METS!

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I unveil the new name. Talk about lessons learned from the playoffs. And ponder some of the burning questions facing the team in the offseason.

LETS GO METS!

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• Recapping the disappointing loss.
• A positive outlook for next season.
• Plans for the podcast over the winter.
• Stop by the new forum and join in.

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It’s Oliver Perez (and a hungry Mets lineup plus 56,000 fans) against Jeff Suppan and the Cardinals. We can do this.

One game, our field, I believe.

!!!LET’S GO METS!!!

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We get an okay start out of Oliver Perez, who goes into the sixth. Carlos Delgado turns into a one man wrecking crew. The rest of the lineup thaws as well. The bullpen throws 3 1/3 shutout innings to hold the line.

Game 5 gets rained out so Tom Glavine gets an extra day of rest. So does Cliff Floyd, who might just be able to pinch hit in the last couple of games if needed. Also word that Albert Pujols (who pulled an o-fer last night) is nursing a hamstring injury.

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• Game 2: Poor starting and relief pitching but good hitting.
• Game 3: Poor starting pitching and excellent relief. But no hitting.

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This episode is mostly made up of call in segments from myself at a sports bar in Dallas, TX and my pal Brother Love who was actually at the game.

LET’S GO METS!

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• Reminiscing on what got the Mets to the playoffs.
• Cliff Floyd’s playoff blog.
• David Wright has a plane named after him.
• Playoff game ticket dilemma.
• Boycott Chris Russo and Mike Francesa!
• Listener comments.
• LETS GO METS!

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Show Notes

• Thoughts on the clinch.
• Preparing for the playoffs.
• Listener comments.
• Mets playoff tickets news.
• Mets moving AAA team to New Orleans in 2007.
• Subway series classic moment from 1951.

Let’s Go Mets!

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Show Notes

• The Mets get no respect and maybe that’s okay.
• Steve Trachsel must go…to the bullpen for the playoffs.
• The connection between baseball and 9/11/01.
• Keeping up with the Mets via the internet.
• The wild, wild card race.

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I’d like to see the scene above alot come October. The Mets on the field at Shea congratulating each other after a victory.

• Looking back on a good week.
• Cliff Floyd and El Duque returned this weekend.
• The Mets take 2 of 3 from Houston.
• Carlos Beltran is ok after injuring his knee on a great catch.
• Billy Wagner is winning even if he’s scary sometimes.
• Phils lose Sunday so the magic number is 11.
• What day do you think the Mets will clinch the NL East?
• Wild 1st round playoff scenarios. San Diego (and Mike Piazza)? Dodgers? Cincinnati?
• Terry from NJ on payback. Yes please!
• Where will you be come October?

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Show Notes

• Good news on Tom Glavine.
• Carlos (Delgado) breaks out and Carlos (Beltran) slugs the Cardinals.
• Finally, the Mets close the Shawn Green deal.
• Mets bats sweep the Cardinals out of Shea.
• Wagner and Heilman suddenly stellar.
• Does Steve Trachsel deserve to start in the playoffs?
• El Duque to skip a start in favor of Brian Bannister.
• Mets also pick up Guillermo Mota, while cutting Ricky Ledee.
• Ramon Castro goes to 60 Day DL and Kelly Stinnett reports to AAA Norfolk.
• Next in the buzzsaw, The Phillies.

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• Wrap Up from the last five games
• News on Tom Glavine’s mysterious shoulder ailment
• Reflections on the ‘86 series
• Saturday night 20th anniversary bash at Shea
• The road to a playoff roster

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Show Notes

• Recap of the last few games.
• Cliff Floyd goes to the disabled list.
• Lasting’s Milledge rant.
• Last days for 2006 PODCAST AWARDS VOTING. Vote daily for the next two days.
• Some great Mike Piazza memories.
• Shoreing up the Mets bench with Ricky Ledee.
• Aaron Heilman and Billy Wagner.
• Congratulations to Wright and Reyes on their contract extensions.
• David Wright wins catch of the year for 2005.

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Show Highlights

• Pre-game chatter plus the national anthem.
• A discussion about Lastings Milledge and his impact on the team.
• Recap of the first two games of the Phillies series.
• The seven run rally in the fourth inning.
• Seventh inning stretch, complete with Take Me Out To The Ballgame.
• The final out plus post game chatter.

Congratulations to David Wright on his contract extension which I found out about after the game while listening to the FAN.

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Show Notes

• Duaner Sanchez injured in car accident.
• Xavier Nady goes to Pirates for Roberto Hernandez and Oliver Perez.
• Omar Minaya says Duaner Sanchez might not need surgery and it’s still possible that he will pitch this season.
• Lastings Milledge to return to play right field.
• Oh yeah and the Mets swept the Braves!
• Pedro Martinez and El Duque impress after shaky starts.
• Carlos Beltran (2 Grand Slams) and co. do a tomahawk chop of their own.
• Starting rotation questions considered.
• 2006 Podcast Award Nominee. VOTE TODAY!
  

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Show Notes

• Tough series vs. Cubs – Glavine and Trachsel get knocked around while bats get hot.
• Braves series coming up this weekend featuring the return of Pedro Martinez.
• Making the call on a trade for a starter. I think we need one more solid arm in the rotation.
• Trade deadline approaches and NY Post article says, “Minaya must trade the future…“
• Greg calls in SI article re: “Mets Must Trade For Willis“
• Podcast Award voting info. Voting Opens on July 28th.
• LETS GO METS!

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Show Notes

• Astros Series Recap
• Post All-Star Game Recap
• The Weeks Ahead: Cubs come to town and then three in Atlanta.
• Trade Talk: Nothing new really. Has John Maine’s performance dampened Omar Minaya’s desire to get a starting pitcher.
• Let’s Go Mets!

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• Mets – Cub Series
• Trachsel Surprises
• Glavine Takes a Loss
• El Duque Disappoints
• Cliff Floyd Resurgence?
• Pelfrey to start vs. Cincinnati
• Second Half Trade Talk
• Edgardo Alfonzo Returns!
• Mike from the Daily Fungo Podcast.
• Let’s Go Mets!

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First things first. Mets get a split with the Marlins in a four game series that includes the end (oh lord I hope) of Jose Lima’s stints with the Mets and the successful debut of Mets top pitching prospect Mike Pelfrey.

On to the 1st half recap. I’m not going to rate the Mets since I think the team and players deserve an A for having the best record in the National League and a 12 game lead in the division.

Most Valuable Position Player

Winner: David Wright
Runner Up: Carlos Beltran
Honorable Mention: Jose Reyes

Most Valuable Pitcher

Winner: Tom Glavine
Runner Up: Pedro Martinez
Honorable Mention: Duaner Sanchez

Most Valuable Bench Player

Winner: Endy Chavez
Runner Up: Julio Franco
Honorable Mention: Ramon Castro

Most Valuable Relief Pitcher

Winner: Duaner Sanchez
Runner Up: Darren Oliver
Honorable Mention: Chad Bradford

Most Disappointing Performance

Loser: Cliff Floyd
Runner Up: Aaron Heilman
Dis-Honorable Mention: Lastings Milledge

Most Surprising Player

Winner: Jose Valentin
Runner Up: Paul LoDuca
Honorable Mention: Xavier Nady

Bleeds Met Orange and Blue

Winner: David Wright
Runner Up: Paul LoDuca
Honorable Mention: Cliff Floyd

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Congrats to David Wright, Jose Reyes, Paul Lo Duca, Carlos Beltran, Pedro Martinez and Tom Glavine for
Allow me to rant about the Mets’ dismal performance over the last two weeks. I feel like the Met pitchers need to be more aggresive with opposing hitters. Too much nibbling and too much getting beat while ahead in the count. On top of that you have injuries, runner LOB, mental mistakes and Willie’s penchant for letting a pitcher go one (or two) batters too many. Pick your pet peeve and feel free to comment. Oh, and Jose Lima might start Friday night. Doh!

Did I forget to mention that the Mets still have a 10.5 game lead?

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Nice win on Saturday with the Mets roughing up the old unit. Reyes and Wright just keep paying dividends along with surprising contributions by Paul LoDuca and Ramon Castro. Trachsel is scary but gets out of the jams to win his seventh game. Wagner finishes but both Wagner and Trachsel may be dealing with lower extremity injuries.

Eight games against Pittsburgh and the 2nd place (for now anyway) Florida Marlins before the All Star break. Hopefully Nady, LoDuca, Delgado and others nagging with injuries can get some rest and recover for a strong second half of the season.

Brian from Rockland County phones in a couple of comments. Plus some comments off of the blog.

Take a moment to join the map and do me the favor of nominating this podcast for a Podcast Award under the Sports category.

Thanks in advance and Lets Go Mets!

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Jose Reyes gets hot over the last week vaulting his batting average of .300. He’s making a move to attain star status on par with David Wright.

Willie’s use of the bullpen is frustrating me. I think he should leave starters in through the 7th if things are going well. I’d also like to see Aaron Heilman get a shot at the fifth spot in the rotation.

Greg from CT phones in comment.

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Tom Glavine manages to win his 10th game with good support from the Mets including clutch hitting by David Wright. Wright must be considered an MVP candidate in the NL due to his hot bat and clutch hitting. Cliff Floyd goes on the DL and Xavier Nady returns to replace Milledge in the outfield. Our poll voters have spoken on that issue.

Lots of trade talk with attention possibly shifting from acquiring a pitcher to acquiring a true second baseman. Dontrelle Willis and Barry Zito may not be available and even if they are the cost may be too high. Which leads us to this week’s poll question on who to trade if we could get someone worthwhile.

Three more against the Reds. Let’s take ‘em all.

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Tom Glavine was weak for the second straight start but he got support and the team gets the win in the series opener. Wright, Delgado and Beltran homer for the Mets. Chad Bradford has a huge hold in the fifth inning. Concern with Aaron Heliman and another bad outing. But Billy Wagner picks the team up with a two inning save. The Phils and Braves are fading fast at this rate.

I take a look at the first weekly poll results and talk about the second one that is still open until Sunday. Both have to do with Lastings Milledge. Why not? This kid is the future of the Mets.

Some trade talk. I’ve been hearing that Cliff Floyd should be used as potential trade bait. Some folks agree, others (including me) don’t agree. Can’t wait til he gets back from his ankle injury but there’s certainly no rush. The Mets should wait and see what we get from the next couple of Orlando Hernandez starts before thinking of deals.

Mets homestand is coming up so get out and support the team if you can. They deserve the cheers for their performance over the last week. Nine games at the end of the month in AL parks means that we get an extra hitter for the DH.

Now Let’s Go Mets and sweep the Phils into oblivion!

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A recap of the final game vs. San Francisco plus the successful Dodgers series. Thoughts on the Kaz Matsui trade and Orlando Hernandez’ fine performance against Arizona.

Recorded prior to the Mets 5 home run derby against the Diamondbacks on Friday night.

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The Barry Bonds circus comes to town to find rain and more rain. Friday night’s game is rained out so they play a double header on Saturday. The Mets split the double header with Orlando Hernandez throwing a sub par start, spoiling three hits by David Wright. Barry Bonds is a factor with a couple of hits and a walk. Tom Glavine pitches the nightcap and throws seven strong innings without a decision. Mets win the night game in 11 innings due to a sacrifice fly by Chris Woodward and a good slide by Lastings Milledge. Carlos Beltran pinch hits in both games.

Lastings Milledge has disappointed so far while filling in for Xavier Nady. He’s not hitting and has had a couple of flubs in the outfield. Carlos Delgado is still cold at the plate. David Wright is hot at the plate and Cliff Floyd is getting warmer.

A rough ten game road stretch coming up at the Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Phillies.

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I attended the Monday night game at Shea Stadium, my first of 2006. My brother and I sat through a pair of rain delays but got to see most of the game. Trachsel didn’t have good stuff, again! But the Mets bats were cracking and they held a 6-4 lead over the Diamondbacks going into the 7th inning. Aaron Heilman gave it all back and then some by giving up a 3 run homer on an 0-2 pitch with 2 outs. But the Mets win anyway thanks to the clutch pinch hit and speed of Endy Chavez, plus the top of the Mets lineup with David Wright hitting another walk off single to center field.

Pedro Martinez is next up in this series and we really need to support him with some runs so that the Mets can get their fourth straight series win.

Looks like the Matsui benching is paying off so far for Willie Randolph with Valentin producing with the bat. Cliff Floyd is coming out of his early season slumber. Both are very nice developments.

Looking back, El Duque did not give us a quality start on Sunday but the Mets brought the bats out again to get the win and the series win. Looking at tonight’s game. Ugh! Bad start by Alay Soler. The Mets didn’t hit much with runners on base but we can’t expect them to score 8 runs a game every time. Carlos Delgado is still in a real bad slump too.

Of course, the big news is that Lastings Milledge made his major league debut due to Xavier Nady’s appendicitis. Milledge had a hit in the game and no flubs in the field. Still very early with this kid and unless he does something spectacular he’s sure to go down to AAA when Nady returns. Still, it will be interesting to see how Willie uses him over the next couple of weeks.

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Meanwhile, Alay Soler had a promising outing on Wednesday night, settling down after some early control problems. He gave the Mets an unexpected boost mid-series that helped the team take 2 of 3 from Philadelphia. Carlos Beltran and David Wright have been huge in keeping the Mets on top of the division over the last two weeks.

Anyone notice that it's the Braves and not the Phillies who are directly behind the Mets in the Eastern Division?

Tough to see Pedro go to the mound and take yet another loss after a quality start. But it happened Friday night. Thankfully, Tom Glavine was supported in spades on Saturday as the Mets took a 7-4 victory.

Seems like some members of the Mets bullpen have been shaky lately. I hope it's not a developing trend. Now for El Duque's debut.

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Show Notes

• Subway Series Part I
  • Game 1 – Jeremi Gonzalez is a disaster but so is Randy Johnson. Beltran big 3 run homer plus bullpen combo of Oliver, Heilman and Wagner get Mets to the 9th inning. David Wright beats Mariano Rivera and Johnny Damon with a walk off single after a Paul LoDuca double and intentional walk to Carlos Delgado. Mets win 7-6.
  • Game 2 – Pedro Martinez outduels Mike Mussina with seven scoreless innings. Billy Wagner implodes in the 9th inning. Jorge Julio can't hold the lead and Mariano Rivera closes out the game for a 5-4 Yankee win. Ugh!
  • Game 3 – Tom Glavine gives up two runs in six innings. Carlos Delgado (3 Run HR) and David Wright hit back to back blasts off of Aaron Small for all of the Mets offense. Billy Wagner returns to pitch a shaky but scoreless ninth inning for the save. Mets win 4-3.
• Mets – Phils series coming up with awful pitching matchups for the Mets. At least they're home games.
• What moves will Omar make to shore up the Mets pitching rotation? And please don't trade our prospects away…
• Alay Soler scheduled to pitch this week against Phils. Mike Pelfrey has a poor outing in AA. And Jose Lima gets shown the door.

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Now is the time that the Mets bats need to wake up and support an ailing pitching staff. I would kill for a Billy Wagner save opportunity. There’s not denying that the Mets need to make a strong statement by beating the Yankees this weekend and in the process, maintainig their slim lead in the NL East.

With the least at only two games over the Phillies, this is a do or die weekend for the Mets. I like the pitching match ups, but will the Mets bats sing a sweet song? Damn, I hope so.

Let’s Go Mets!

Show Notes

• Phillies Series Wrap Up
  • Pedro goes but bullpen, lead by Aaron Heilman, implodes.
  • Bats come out in Game 2 to support Tom Glavine.
    • Tom Glavine has two hits and wins his 280th game.
  • Aaron Rowan and the rain steal a possibility for the Mets to take the series.
• Milwaukee Update
  • Lima time is bad news in Game 1.
  • Jeremy Gonzalez and bullpen, including an awful Duaner Sanchez, bailed out by Mets bats.
    • Beltran hits a 3 Run HR and Lo Duca hits a game winning HR.
  • Pedro takes the hill this afternoon to try and win the series.
• Other Mets Talk
  • Back end of the rotation is awful with no end in sight.
  • Mets pick up Glavine's 2007 option.
  • Billy Wagner returns for two scoreless innings in a row.
  • Bartolome Fortunato out for season with Tommy John surgery.
  • Brian Bannister pitches simulated game and may return in St. Louis series.
• Looking Ahead
  • Difficult series against a hot Albert Pujols and the Cardinals.
  • Pedro Martinez and Tom Glavine lined up for Yankees series next weekend.
• Listener Comments

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Show Notes

Wild win on Friday night.
Cliff Floyd leaves ten on base then homers.
Wagner gives up run then Jorge Julio gets the win.
Victor Zambrano out for season.
Who will fill the 4th and 5th spots with Bannister and Maine on the DL?
Mets win on Saturday courtesy of relief pitching and a 4 run 7th inning.
Jorge Julio gets his first save in years.
Lima time turns into blow out time as Braves take series finale.
Good rotation vs. Phillies with Pedro, Glavine and Trachsel. Listener comments.

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Show Notes

Tracshel falters vs. Braves…but Mets still take series 2-1.
Zambrano suprises vs. Nationals.
John Maine loses to Nats as Wright's batting woes continue.
Pedro shines vs. Pirates but Wagner blows the save.
Carlos Delgado saving the day with his big bat. Plus Endy Chavez contributes big time!
News Flash! Mets win and David Wright breaks out.
Light rotation with Trachsel, Zambrano and Maine in upcoming Braves series.
Worried about Billy Wagner? Not me.
Shouting back on listener comments.

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Feeling good after two wins in Atlanta.
Mets buoyed by fantastic pitching from Pedro, Glavine, Sanchez, Bannister, Heilman and Wagner.
Exorcising the demons of Mo Vaughn, Bobby Bonilla and Roger Cedeno.
Finally, the Mets have a legitimate closer (and starting rotation)!
Mets poised for biggest NL East lead at end of April.
Will Beltran break out big in ‘06?
Do you prefer Ron Darling or Keith Hernandez doing color in the booth?
Don’t forget another Braves series coming up next week.

Show Notes

4-3 on the road trip with Braves series coming up.
Victor Zambrano sinks Mets in two straight starts.
Carlos Beltran’s ridiculous stretch on the bench.
Braves series rotation. Will Steve Trachsel get the start?
Pitching to Barry Bonds. Hell yes, when Alou is behind him.
Jose Reyes breaks out in Mets latest win.
David Wright’s blown save.
Keith Hernandez apologizes for (ridiculously tame) remarks about Padres female massage therapist.
It’s win or bust at Turner field this weekend.

***Update***

Trachsel will start vs. Braves.

Show Notes

Pitching is excellent but hitting is so-so.
Carlos Delgado and his book are disrupting opposing pitchers.
Keith Hernandez couldn’t get Rusty Staub’s book.
Nady and Castro continue to surprise with their hitting.
Reyes must improve his batting average and on base percentage.
Pedro Martinez’s excellent showing versus Pods.
Piazza connects for number 399 off of Pedro.

Show Notes

Braves win 2-1 this afternoon at Shea.
Glavine pitches great but bats are silent and David Wright makes three errors.
Injuries to Beltran and Floyd change the tone of the lineup.
Hernandez hits the DL so here comes Kaz Matsui again.
Mets will need the pitching of Pedro, Glavine, Bannister and Wagner to pull through the West Coast.
Let’s go at least 6-4 on the road trip and start May with a healthy lineup.

Show Notes

Brewers Series Wrap up – 2 out of 3 ain’t bad.
The Adventures of Jorge Julio.
Commenting on a weak bench – Victor Diaz sent to AAA.
Carlos Beltran and Cliff Floyd injured.
Keith Hernandez comment spurs controversy.
Naming the new ballpark – Jackie Robinson Field anyone?
Game 1 vs. Braves – A win is a win is a win!

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Show Notes

The Mets fifth win in a row and their best start since 1985.
Brian Bannister pitches seven solid for his first win.
David Wright continues his strong hitting.
The speed of Reyes and Beltran continues to be a factor.
Cliff Floyd and Anderson Hernandez are quiet at the plate.
Billy Wagner picks up second save after Tuesday’s adventure.
Looking ahead to Braves but certainly not past Milwaukee.
West Coast trip reunites Mets and Piazza.
Will the Mets get their fair share of ink in 2006?

Show Notes

Pedro’s Debut: Wild but a winner.
Beltran’s Curtain Call: Learning to understand Mets fans.
Wright and Nady Stay Hot: In like lions, but then what?
Trachsel Beats Marlins: Dare we say winning streak?
Speed on the bases: Reyes, Beltran and Chavez.

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On The Downside

Wagner blows the save giving up a game tying homer to Ryan Zimmerman. Then the bullpen falls to pieces in the 10th. Mets fail to deliver a killing blow after an early lead.

On The Upside

Brian Bannister looks promising. Great defensive play by Anderson Hernandez. Carlos Delgado 1st homer as a Met. David Wright get another RBI. Reyes looks more patient at the plate.

In The Booth

Finally found SNY on Channel 60 on Hudson County Cablevision. Keith and Gary put too much emphasis on Bannister’s 5 innings of no hit ball.

Show Stuff

Call in to the new comment line at (206) 333-0536 with your thoughts on the first couple of games. Sneek a peek at my previous Mets site called MetsFanatic.com. NOT the 1st loss for Brian Bannister as I state in the audio. Jorge Julio picked up the loss for his dismal relief performance.

Elsewhere, Mike and the Mad Dog were talking about Paul LoDuca bobbling the ball on a key play at the plate with Alfonso Soriano. Nice to see the Mets get a call. They also harped on the terrible traffic, Billy Wagner’s usage of Enter Sandman and the poor post game coverage of the Mets TV network.

Aaron Heilman looked shaky in relief. And Carlos Beltran had a poor game at the plate, popping out with runners on 2nd and 3rd with less than two outs.

Sad news about Doc Gooden violating his probation.