Since I don't actually play for the Mets, I don't have to take it "one game at a time".  So lets assume for a second that the Mets go on to win the NCLS, and just for argument sake, lets assume they win the next two games, to win the series on Wednesday night.  

I know many people (including myself) are happy that Glavine is getting his full rest due to last night's rainout.  But it hit me last night, the issue it now raises.  Game 1 of the WS is Saturday night, which would mean if Glavine were to pitch game 1, he would be going on 3 days rest.  And with Maine throwing tomorrow night's game 6, he wouldn't be avaliable for game 1 either.  So who goes game 1?  Glavine on 3 days (I say no, let him pitch 2 & 6 on full rest).  Oliver Perez?  Darren Olive?  Maybe El Duque?  

Thoughts?

Has anyone taken the Mets Express from the NY Waterway Taxis?  I am thinking about taking it for tonight's game, but can't decide if it is worth it.  Can't figure out where it drops you off near Shea.  I usually take the LIRR but the lines for getting back to the train have been unreal, and trying to find a way to avoid the lines.

With the Mets magic number getting lower by the day, I find myself gearing up for football season.  

I am not one for posting to often, but I do check this site daily to see what is going on.  And I was hoping to find the same sort of site for the football season.  I have looked around but haven't found anything that is worth my time yet.  I was wondering if anyone has any good sites for the NY Giants?

(moved from diaries --eric)

The Mets will be getting Jon Lieber tonight and Brett Myers on Thursday. Not sure this is a good thing, although Lieber and Myers will not be working on their normal rest. I know Hamels is supposed to be a stud, but it still would have been only his third professional start. Now the Mets face the Phillies' best pitcher in the series finale against Jeremi "Batting Practice" Gonzalez.

Link: CNNSI

After attending last night's amazin game, and reading the following post:

http://www.amazinavenue.com/story/2006/5/19/154739/783#commenttop

I was wondering, do we as Mets fans enjoying being the NY minority.  Or would you rather be like the Yankees and have the majority of NY rooting for the team.

I know I enjoy being the minority (maybe it has something with growing up Jewish).  I enjoy the us against them mentality, and the fact that as Mets fans, there seems to be a struggle to each season.  We did not take the easy way out and join the evil empire, we understand anything worth acheiving should be earned.

So what are your thoughts?

I have seen this mentioned a few places this morning:

"The Dodgers will explore trading Odalis Perez to the Mets, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Dodgers tried to trade Odalis Perez during the offseason, but no one was willing to take on his salary. Including a deferred signing bonus, he is owed about $9 million this season and $10 million next season. There is also a club option for 2008, which can be bought out for $1.5 million.
Meanwhile, Perez told Dodgers assistant GM Kim Ng that he would return from bereavement leave Tuesday. He has been visiting his mother, who is in a Dominican hospital. The Dodgers would have to make a roster move when he comes back, and the pitcher who replaced Perez (Aaron Sele) isn't going anywhere."

Not sure how I feel about this, it is a lot of money for a so-so pitcher (3 game sover 500 for Career, doesn't walk many), but it doesn't sound like the Mets would have to give up much for him, as long as they are willing to take on his contract.  I do think he is a better choice than Lima Time, and I am against trading Milledge for Zito.

There was an article in today's Post, in which the reporter uses the term Braden Wagner to describe the Mets closer.  And although he goes on to say that he is not Looper as of yet, he does think there is something to be concerned about.  Here is the link:

http://www.nypost.com/sports/mets/68029.htm

This is how I see the 3 blown saves.

Nationals:  Made a good pitch to Zimmerman, he just made a better swing

Giants: If Wright makes the play at 3rd, Bonds never gets up.  However I believe he should have pitch Bonds inside, as all of his HRs to that point had been to the opposite field

Pirates:  Just Horrible.  You can't walk the two batters, when you are up two.  And then give up a single to a guy batting .185.

Overall, I am not worried yet.  As I still think Wagner is just getting the innings in that he should have during the spring.  His velocity is starting to appraoch what he normally throws, and I think Wagner is known as a slow stater.  Plus I really only have a problem with last night's blown save.

What do you think?

I was shutout of opening day tickets, and have been looking online to see what is avaliable.  I was wondering what people would be willing to pay for 2 Mezz tickets to see the 06 Mets open the season.

I have posted a Poll Question on this topic, let me know what you think.  Also, anyone know of better sites to get tickets through than craigslist or ebay?

Eric -

First, let me say I love this site.  Not only was it a great place during the season, but I think I am enjoying it even more during the offseason.  Love reading all the rumors and everyone's reaction to trades and trade speculation.

But I also thought, how can he make this better.  And the one suggestion I have is this:

Is it possible to set the site up, so that when I go to read comments, I am sent directly to the first new post since I last read them?  I know of other sites that have this functionality.  

Thoughts?  Anyone else have any ideas for Eric?

Since Buster the Yankee blogger, decided to state that Mets are overspending, and wants to make it sound like they are heading for a big disappointment.  I thought I would share with you an intersting arcitle from Tom Verducci.  He does a good job of explaining why the Mets can spend this money on Delgado and Wagner, and it is not just because they are a NY team.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/tom_verducci/11/29/tom/index.html