Santana, Pelfrey , and Perez are locks. If a series goes 7, I would expect Santana to get his 3rd start on short rest. I can't see any scenario in which Pedro would start, unless he does something really impressive in all his final starts.

the Mets lose again!

the good news is that neither the Phillies or the Brewers seem to really wanna make it to the post season. the bad news is that the Mets are making the Washington Nationals pitching staff look like a bunch of Hall of Famers.

So much for Jerry Manuel's contract extension if the collapse continues.

If I were Willie Randolph, I would be doing the Dance of Joy in my living room right now.

If they can't beat the Nationals and Braves, there's no reason for them to play in the post season.

Why? He couldn't win here either.

Willie may be managing the Brewers next year. If he can't win there (with such a young and talented team), then we'll know that he just doesn't have it as a manager. Time will tell, but as I always said, I like Willie and wish him well.

But seriously, it is hard to defend the Mets right now. Fortunately, they're still tied in the loss column and actually leading in the wild card race. But I still want the division, just to aggravate Ryan Howard. I hope he gets cantelope sized hemorrhoids. Big fuckin' ape.

Okay, as far as the loss column goes, we're up two in the wild card race and tied for first in the division.

The Brewers are really self destructing. Yesterday, they were up 6-2 in the 9th, two outs, no one on, and the Cubs come back with 4 runs to send the game into extra innings, then won it in the 12th!

So it looks like the Mets and Phils may both go to the playoffs, but can't meet in the first round. It would be great to meet in the NLCS, though.

Couseloooooooooooooooor????????????

Wild Card? You're talking wild card?

Last week you said the division was in the books. I'm still looking for the books. I like the Mets' chances though. They're due to win a series against the Braves.

See you in October. It's on, like Donkey Kong.

I never said I'd settle. I still think we'll eek out the division. But frankly, if we do, we play the Dodgers in the opening round, and they're on fire, so I'm not sure who I want, them or the Cubs. Well, being a true fan, I still want the division, so bring 'em on.

All kidding aside, the Marlins are hot. I think they'll cool off the Phils this weekend.

I agree it's a tough call on whom to play. The Dodgers swept the Phillies in 4 games in LA and 2 weeks later the Phils swept 4 from the Dodgers which is odd. The Cubs are a bit more balanced than the Dodgers, so I think I'd rather play LA. Plus, the NL East Division winner will have home field.

The Marlins are indeed hot as are the Phillies. I'm hoping for two out of three with tonight's game being the most important as Brett Myers is on the mound.

The Phillies end the season with six home games against the Braves and Nationals. I'll be at Saturday night's game, kind of hoping it is the division clincher.

I know the Mets finish with the Marlins, who really enjoyed knocking the Mets out of the postseason last year and would love to do it again.

The Brewers have to be shell shocked by last night's loss. The only thing they have going for them is they finish with the Reds and Pirates. I'll hold off on declaring them dead.

Still, last night's loss for the Brewers was one of the worst I've ever seen. And I really do mean ever.

Ahem... I enjoyed it.

I wouldn't disagree with that

as for whom to play, you gotta love the Dodgers right now, and the best thing about them is that they actually have 5 good starting pitchers. but once postseason starts and rotations are settled with 4 or maybe 3 men, the Cubs have as great as a group with Zambrano, Rich Harden and Ryan Dempster. anyway the way the Mets are playing, both teams are going to beat them.

C'mon, worse than all the games that the Mets' bullpen have lost for Santana?

Can't argue with that! Johan would be a shoo-in for Cy Young if not for those no decisions.

Now back to the standings. As predicted, the red hot Marlins cooled off the Phils last night. We're hardly out of the woods, but we're leading the division by a game in the loss column. And, yes counselor, in the "just in case" wild card column, the Mets have a 3 game lead on the Brewers. The Phils have a 2 game lead on the Brew Crew.

It should be a fun final week of regular season baseball. What I DON'T want to do is to waste Santana in a one game playoff with the Phils, especially if the Mets were to be guaranteed the wild card.

Right back at you. And the ice-cold Braves cooled off the Mets.

The Mets catch a break as their games against the Cubs are meaningless to Chicago.

Don't worry. The Mets bullpen once aagin is blowing a game.

None of the assholes in the bullpen better be on the team next year.

As your attorney, I would recommend that you rephrase your assessment. The Marlins will get hot again next weekend.

If the Mets had a mediocre bullpen, they'd have 100+ wins this year.


ATLANTA (AP)—Another late lead and another bullpen meltdown for the New York Mets.

The Atlanta Braves rallied for four runs in the eighth inning and a 7-6 win Sunday that stalled New York’s playoff push.

The Mets began the day trailing Philadelphia by a half-game in the NL East. Their edge in the wild-card race was cut to 1 1/2 games by Milwaukee, which beat Cincinnati 8-1.

Down 4-3, Atlanta struck in the eighth against Scott Schoeneweis (2-5) and three Mets relievers. It was the latest collapse for a beleaguered bullpen missing injured closer Billy Wagner. The relievers have a league-high 16 blown saves since the All-Star break, the worst in the NL. Schoeneweis has lost three games since Aug. 26 and the relievers have a woeful 2-8 record since Aug. 11.

“It’s kind of a shocking thing. No explanation. Our starting pitchers and offense have carried us,” Schoeneweis said. “If not for them we would not be close to where we are. At some point we’ve got to hope it turns around late in the game.

Still a week to go, Counselor.

Oh yeah, how 'bout them Steelers?

I don't blame you for wanting to change the topic.

Yesterday afternoon I had several friends and their family at the house for the Steeler game. Half were Eagles' fans and the intelligent half were Steelers' fans. We had the three tvs in the basement on. One for football, one for the Phillies and the other for Yankee Stadium.

Fortunately, I wasn't crucified too badly by the Eagles' fans. I must have invited the only Eagle fans with an ounce of sensibility.

Anyhow, Leftwich's fourth down pass with a minute and a half fell incomplete at the precise moment that Lidge struck out out the final batter in the ninth. It was bittersweet.

Wow, Klyd

You must have a pretty big basement?

3 TV's?

It's Pennsylvania, he needs the extra space to store his beer.

There's not much else to do.

Well if i ever get to swing by his house one day, i know he has a big basement,lots of TV's in it and loads of beer down there as well

Klyd, i'm on my way

Well, there is a small bar.

Actually, we had the football game on the big screen. On the other side of the basement, there's a 40 inch set that is used mostly for the kids' video games. I put a smaller set on the wall behind the bar. That one is not hi-def, so that if I have that set and the big screen on the same game, because of the delay in broadcast, I can see the action take place 5 seconds earlier on the smaller tv. I'll amaze guests by correctly predicting play calls and outcomes over and over.

Unbelievable.... time to start watching pre-season hockey.

At least it was a history making loss.

How do you say "attaboy" in Yiddish?

Jewish pitcher smashes grand slam
Published: 09/23/2008

Jason Marquis became the first Jewish pitcher to crack a grand slam since 1950.

Marquis, a Chicago Cubs' right-hander, connected to right field off Mets' rookie lefty Jonathan Niese Tuesday night at Shea Stadium in New York. The homer, part of a six-run fourth inning, propelled the Cubs to a 9-5 victory. Marquis also picked up the mound win to raise his record to 11-9.

The last Jewish pitcher to hit a grand slam was Saul Rogovin of the Detroit Tigers in 1950. Rogovin smashed his homer off Eddie Lopat of the New York Yankees.

CARLOS DELGADO FOR PRESIDENT!!!!

Who was the last Greek Orthodox pitcher to hit a homerun? I don't know, I'm just asking.