Having already pushed Pelfrey by having him pitch the 8th, there’s two options there – have Wagner start the 9th (with a 3-0 lead after a 5 game losing streak, the obvious decision – take the win and go home) or give Pelfrey the chance to finish the game and pull him once someone gets on base. In that last scenario, if you leave him in and he gets knocked around, you undo all the positives from the last 8 innings.

Beltran’s walk-off homer gave the crowd something to cheer about after the disappointment. The feeling behind the cheer was “oh thank god we at least won this game” rather than “yeah we won! Ya gotta believe!” A collective satisfying cheer tho.

Reynolds homer…as it’s in the air…a collective groan. As it lands in the bleachers, some chatter and even a smattering of brief applause. Cuz true Mets fans knew what was coming.

Most upsetting was Pelfrey’s expression after Reynolds’ homer. So sad to let him down.

Obviously he’s not going to go anyway with just two fastball pitches, no matter how good they are but if he can develop a consistent slider, let a lone a consistent change-up then it’s makes him a completely different pitcher.

A good change up would really help 2. Something with a different look or action.

He should be required to spend at least 2 days a week with Pedro. Must be something the master can teach him.

Players will still come 2 the mets. Remember, the money (#1 in everyones book!) will still be there. Factor in a nicer place to play (Citi instead of a dump locker room), which will also have less booing.

Yes, less booing next year, a byproduct of fewer seats + plus more corporate “suit” types that don’t know or care enough to boo!

Or they could just play better and win more, which tends to minimize the booing (although I am sure some “fans” would still boo someone if the Mets were up 10-0 in game 7 of the WS!)