We have played  half the number of games this season.  Time to grade the Mets.  Breaking into 3 categories.

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Currently I am in a roto league in need of power.  Had to trade up Nick Markakis to acquire closer Soria.  Hence, the lack of power (or potential power) down the road.

Well I picked up young Colby being a hot hitting prospect and him having an opportunity to start everyday.  Then Ankiel came back and now Colby is starting or PH.  This inconsistency is driving me bonkers for my daily league.  Is Rasmus simply just a 4th OF or will he be bonafide starter? 

"I think he’s still somewhat sore, more than anything else," Manuel said. "I’m not confident at all. I don’t want to be a pessimist, but because of the reoccurrence, it’s not comforting—or I’m not confident in the fact that it will be OK. But if it’s something we can manage, which is what we’re trying to do, then I’m OK with that."

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WHAT THE HECK DOES THAT MEAN?

Strong decisive leadership from JMan.  With gems like that, makes you wonder less of his decision making process during the game?

He will be talking about his new book "The Complete Game: Reflections on Baseball, Pitching, and Life on the Mound."

From the Daily Show website:

Ron Darling has been beloved by Mets fans since he helped his team win the 1986 World Series. Today he is considered one of the most articulate and insightful broadcasters in baseball, bringing the game to life in ways that few can match. Now he gives us an engaging, sophisticated, practical, and philosophical exploration of the art, strategy, and psychology of pitching.

Hoping for a tell all tale of the drugs, parties and club house shennanigans, but doubt any details be revealed unless your name is Jose Canseco.

ESPN has released an image of Obama's bracket.  As you can see it is not complete..after scrounging on the series of tubes, this is Obama's Final Four: Louisville, North Carolina, Memphis and Pittsburgh will be heading to Ford Field.

Some observations from the image:

• Andy Katz discussing with the President with what appears Andy's expression saying "Upset, Come on".
• Mich. St. in the Sweet Sixteen?!  Hmm either he knows something I don't know about the Big Ten or he is looking ahead to 2012.
• VCU with the upset over UCLA        
• Syracuse vs. Oklahoma with the winner losing to NC 

No Zags?  Where are the cinderellas?  Seems like a conservative liberal to me. Definitely going to fill a bracket out to see how I stack up against the Prez on ESPN. 

Watching the classic Sabres/Senators Brawl

I wondered what happened to that team.  Spunk and ferocity.  We are down in shots on goal and defensive toughness. Where is the fight?  Frustrating to watch the game when we have the potential to be better. 

What changed? My speculations

Losing leaders/studs Briere and Drury to Free Agency.

Golisano owning the Sabres and running it like one of his corporations - focus on keepin a bottom line instead of maintaining a high performance squad.  Our trade deadline acquisitions are ZZZZZ.  No major talent or play makers.  

Honestly will not be suprised if we finish 9th or 10th again.  

Adding our latest pitcher to the scrap heap

The only question I have is AAA or AA or A?

In 74 games with the Cardinals last year, Villone produced a 1-2 record with a 4.68 earned run average.

Come on.  Tim Redding, Livan Hernandez, Freddy Garcia, and now Ron Villone.  Mets are now the new dumping ground of yesteryear's talent.  

(Nightmare) Imagine if they were our starting rotation. Makes you miss Tom Glavine and Al Leiter's final season.

The future is Niese and Parnell, but I can see at least one positive.  This will increase the level of competition and make a difference if someone believes they have competition, especially for the 5th rotation spot which is up in the air. 

Peace

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