Originally posted on Midwestropolitan .
Early in Saturday's game, which I believe lasted about 48 hours, Jerry Manuel was interviewed by Tim McCarver and Kenny Albert. Manuel stated that the Mets have been competitive in most of their games and if they continue to do so, things should even out.
I actually agree with Jerry somewhat. They haven't seemed over-matched in any series so far. Two of their seven losses have gone into extra innings.
This team continues to force me to scratch my head, however. There is no clear reason why they are 4-7.
Starting pitching? It hasn't been the weak link in the last three games, as Pelfrey, Perez, and Santana all looked impressive.
The bullpen? They have answered the call so far. Blaming them would be ridiculous. Especially, after twelve shutout innings on Saturday.
I am particularly impressed with Fernando Nieve. He was able to bounce back and throw two and a third scoreless innings.
Even Raul Valdes threw two shutout innings on Saturday, after giving up a grand slam to Felipe Lopez on Friday. He exercised a small measure of revenge getting Lopez to end the 17th inning.
Lately, the offense has decided to fail the Amazins. The Mets could only muster nine hits in 20 innings in Saturday's game. None of which were that impressive. Reyes, Wright, Bay, and Francoeur combined to go 1 for 27.
It is overwhelmingly sad that the Mets could only score two runs in three innings off of position players, Felipe Lopez and Joe Mather.
Normally, these numbers would concern me. Not this time. I am not going to let the Mets fool me into believing they are an offensively challenged team. Because when I do, they'll start lighting up the scoreboard.
The truth of the matter is, it would be foolish to try and pinpoint anything about this team right now, except for the fact that they haven't been able to put together a complete team effort on a consistent basis yet.
There is one thing I like about this team. They don't seem to give up.
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