The Mets probably got their most satisfying victory of the season late yesterday afternoon. Considering it's September and they are about 19 out, that's saying a lot.
We saw David Wright hit not one, but two homeruns, including one that put the Mets ahead over the Phillies in the top of the 9th, after being down to their last out with nobody on and trailing 9-8. Tatis single, Wright homerun. Phillie fans stunned.
The Phillies can compete with the Yankees (I can't believe I'm saying this) if they have Ryan Madson doing his thing in the 8th and if they had the Brad Lidge of last season. The problem is they don't Frankly I couldn't care less if they choke away the division to the Marlins (I can't believe I'm saying that).
A doubleheader sweep today would be nice, but I'm afraid it will be not the way we want it. At least we had one day to enjoy a sweet victory in this crap season.
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On Dubinsky: they give Callahan a decent raise and why shouldn't Dubi feel he deserves something similar? Sure, he did not have the season of growth we expected of him last season, but we see a worse season from Jagr in his last year without Dubi. The team put themselves in this position. They were shelling out millions to fourth liners the last couple of years and just a portion of that money could've been used to satisfy Dubi's demands. If this kid gets away, it will be a real shame.
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