I Hope I Hope I Hope
"I came in here to get some treatment. The chiropractor tried to make
some adjustments, and it made it a lot worse. It got to the point that
I was on the table for like an hour and I couldn't even move." -- Frankie Rodriguez
I'm sorry, Mr. Mets Chiropractor, but if you can't make a problem better then please don't make it any worse. In a team whose ranks are already ravaged by injuries, I would feel better if the chiropractor wasn't actively aggravating an injury. Actually, I'd feel better knowing they weren't relying on chiropractors at all, since I'm very suspicious of that branch of medical science.
It was a beautifully played game, today. Really spot-on pitching by both Pelfrey and Beckett. The Mets' defense finally showed up to back up Putz in the ninth with a nice catch by Wright followed by a sloppy throw that was saved by Castillo's reaching catch.
The two outs in the ninth inning two run homer hit almost over the Green Monster by Omir Santos was the kind of clutch hitting we Mets fans would really benefit from seeing more of.
But here are the things I really loved. I loved the intensity of the game. I didn't mind when Papelbon ran out of the dugout signalling "safe" and throwing his hat into the ground. It did sort of look like a temper tantrum, but I love to see a player that invested in the game. Papelbon was pissed and I loved it. I love Omir Santos yelling and cheering as he made his way to second. I love Sheffield getting the ump's attention to signal that Santos' hit should've been a homerun. I noticed and appreciated when Youkilis, after sliding hard into Castillo at second, stopped to check that he was okay before returning to the dugout.
If the Mets can shake off these injuries (that would be incredible) then I really believe that a Mets/Red Sox '09 World Series could be in the making. What an amazing, unbelievable return to the '86 series. That would be incredible. The two games we've played so far have been so intense and so well-played and evenly matched... and that's with the Mets completely demolished by injuries!
Let's count them, shall we?
Frankie Rodriguez (Closer)
Jose Reyes (SS)
Alex Cora (backup SS)
Ryan Church (RF) (apparently it's been bothering him since spring training, but he didn't think it was important to tell anyone???)
Delgado (1B)
Schneider (C)
Castro (backup C)
Beltran (CF)
Ollie Perez (P)
I mean, they could just get together and form a team. And it'd be a viable team, too. It's utterly ridiculous and I'm worried. If the Mets are going to get to October, it has to happen *now*. The team is assembled. We need to be healthy, we need to gel, we need to play 100% and I have no doubt we can contend for the WS. If we could just get our acts together!
It's very frustrating as a fan. I'm sure it's frustrating for the healthy players trying to carry the burden. And I'm sure it's doubly frustrating (and beyond baseball, but in life) for the injured players that want to contribute.
My heart goes out to Frankie tonight, who collapsed outside the clubhouse unable to stand by himself because of the pain of his back spasms.
I can't believe we won two games against the Red Sox, arguably the best team in baseball, and in our current state. And I can't help but hope that... if we can cling on by our fingernails until people start healing.... this might be it. It might be our year. I hope I hope I hope.
I'm sorry, Mr. Mets Chiropractor, but if you can't make a problem better then please don't make it any worse. In a team whose ranks are already ravaged by injuries, I would feel better if the chiropractor wasn't actively aggravating an injury. Actually, I'd feel better knowing they weren't relying on chiropractors at all, since I'm very suspicious of that branch of medical science.
It was a beautifully played game, today. Really spot-on pitching by both Pelfrey and Beckett. The Mets' defense finally showed up to back up Putz in the ninth with a nice catch by Wright followed by a sloppy throw that was saved by Castillo's reaching catch.
The two outs in the ninth inning two run homer hit almost over the Green Monster by Omir Santos was the kind of clutch hitting we Mets fans would really benefit from seeing more of.
But here are the things I really loved. I loved the intensity of the game. I didn't mind when Papelbon ran out of the dugout signalling "safe" and throwing his hat into the ground. It did sort of look like a temper tantrum, but I love to see a player that invested in the game. Papelbon was pissed and I loved it. I love Omir Santos yelling and cheering as he made his way to second. I love Sheffield getting the ump's attention to signal that Santos' hit should've been a homerun. I noticed and appreciated when Youkilis, after sliding hard into Castillo at second, stopped to check that he was okay before returning to the dugout.
If the Mets can shake off these injuries (that would be incredible) then I really believe that a Mets/Red Sox '09 World Series could be in the making. What an amazing, unbelievable return to the '86 series. That would be incredible. The two games we've played so far have been so intense and so well-played and evenly matched... and that's with the Mets completely demolished by injuries!
Let's count them, shall we?
Frankie Rodriguez (Closer)
Jose Reyes (SS)
Alex Cora (backup SS)
Ryan Church (RF) (apparently it's been bothering him since spring training, but he didn't think it was important to tell anyone???)
Delgado (1B)
Schneider (C)
Castro (backup C)
Beltran (CF)
Ollie Perez (P)
I mean, they could just get together and form a team. And it'd be a viable team, too. It's utterly ridiculous and I'm worried. If the Mets are going to get to October, it has to happen *now*. The team is assembled. We need to be healthy, we need to gel, we need to play 100% and I have no doubt we can contend for the WS. If we could just get our acts together!
It's very frustrating as a fan. I'm sure it's frustrating for the healthy players trying to carry the burden. And I'm sure it's doubly frustrating (and beyond baseball, but in life) for the injured players that want to contribute.
My heart goes out to Frankie tonight, who collapsed outside the clubhouse unable to stand by himself because of the pain of his back spasms.
I can't believe we won two games against the Red Sox, arguably the best team in baseball, and in our current state. And I can't help but hope that... if we can cling on by our fingernails until people start healing.... this might be it. It might be our year. I hope I hope I hope.
Very nice post, MG.
I thought we were at a low-place Tuesday--playing and injury-wise--when I posted this entry:
http://perfectpitch.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/05/with_apologies_to_isaac_newton.html
But, in spite of miraculous, wonderful wins in Boston, the injuries have multiplied even since a few days ago.
I don't know how much more the team and its manager can handle!
Let's keep Frankie in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan
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It did bother me when Papelbon popped out of the dugout, just like it bothered me when Youkilis threw his temper tantrum on Friday. Otherwise, I completely agree with your post. If the Mets can fight through this terrible stretch of injuries and keep their heads above water, they'll be looking good down the stretch. I mean, the injuries have just been out of control and they still have a fighting chance to come out of this road trip at 5 and 5. I love how they've battled!
Keep up the good work!
Joe (@Section518)
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