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We know what to expect from Reyes, Wright, and Beltran. If they don't produce, the team is in a world of hurt. We even know what to expect, for the most part, from Carlos Delgado. If he doesn't produce...again, world of hurt.

So who is the key to the Mets lineup in order for them to get over the proverbial "hump?" Sadly, it might be Luis Castillo.

It looks like the Yankees' Xavier Nady will need surgery, although the team hasn't released an official statement yet.

If he has surgery, that will pretty much end his season and the Yankees will have to call someone up to take his place.

It could mean an opportunity for Shelly Duncan, or John Rodriguez, who knows, but it won't be Austin Jackson. I will be back later with more as it develops and the lineups for today's game.

One more quick note, Evan Longoria is out of the lineup for Tampa today due to a family matter.

For those of us who have been wondering what the story is with Mike Pelfrey, it looks like we finally have an answer, and it is not the one I was pretty excited to see.

According to ESPN’s Peter Gammons, Pelfrey has been pitching with tendonitis, and that has limited his effectiveness on the mound. Now, what would be our options here? Let’s explore.

First we need to know more about this injury. Pelfrey needs to be honest and discuss if he is pitching with pain, and if he is, he needs to rest up the arm to get it back to 100 percent.

Sample size, sample size, sample size!

Remember the thing that increases the accuracy of whatever the available data happens to be? 

The offense has stunk it up, there is no denying that, but the hitters have had to face some pretty good pitching so far too.

Matt Garza has great stuff. Scott Kazmir may have a little Dice-K in him, but he too flashes brilliance at times. James Shields is either a good pitcher or a great pitcher.

Joe Saunders is solid, maybe better. Jered Weaver is above-average, and he too might be better. 

Not only is Daisuke Matsuzaka's arm fatigued, but Red Sox Nation is also after suffering through a 12 inning, four hour and 24 minute, 6-5 extra innings loss to Oakland.

Matsuzaka went just one inning—citing arm fatigue after being taken out of the game—giving up five runs on five hits, two walks and no strikeouts.

Boston spotted Dice-K a 3-0 lead after the first inning. It was the only lead the Red Sox would have.

Gooden was an excellent pitcher in his time with the Amazins.

BY MICHAEL GANCI
EDITOR

The image of Carlos Beltran striking out has haunted Mets' fans since 2006.

BY MICHAEL GANCI
EDITOR

YOU KNOW YOU’RE A METS FAN IF…

The Tampa Bay Rays successfully threw-out the argument for a minimum payroll last year —winning a pennant with an opening-day payroll of $44 million (compared with the Yankees’ $209 million)— but the residual cost of winning the pennant is clear (since a title is only that much further).

With apologies to most of the west coast and Florida teams, here is my list of favorite foods all-time from my travels to various Major League stadiums. Peanuts and Cracker Jack may get us out to the ball game, but these days, there is a whole lot mre to choose from. So get out there, watch some baseball, and enjoy the food!

I would love to hear from the community on what may be missing.

Hearing about the annual goat's head on Harry Caray's statue made me sick.

And to the guy who brought a goat to the game the other day, I have four words:

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE GOAT!

Look, folks, there is no curse. In fact, the only "curse" the Cubs have had is the curse of lousy management over the years.

Since Jim Hendry has become the GM, things have improved. Now, I've been a vocal critic of Mr. Hendry, but even I have to admit how much more of an intelligent baseball man he is than the other idiots that have generally mismanaged this club.