postGame: Mets 12 Cardinals 5

The Mets defeated the Cardinals by a score of 12 to 5 in Game Four of the NLCS tonight in St. Louis…
The best-of-seven series is now tied at 2–2…
For a complete recap, check out the Associated Press…
…a few thoughts…
…wow, this is just what the doctor ordered…not only did the mets tie the series up at two, and [...]

preGame: Mets at Cardinals (Game Four)

The Game…
The Mets take on the Cardinals in Game Four of the NLCS in St. Louis tonight starting at 8:00 pm ET…
The Cardinals lead the best-of-seven series 2–1… 

The Pitchers…
LHP Oliver Perez starts for the Mets … Perez went 1–3 with a 6.38 ERA in seven starts since being acquired by New York on July 31 … In three [...]

Note: Read the Sign

…hey…

…i do…

Read: Oliver Perez is Oblivious

In the Bergen Record, Bob Klapich sets the stage for Oliver Perez, who will make his first post-season start for the Mets tonight, and seems oblivious to the game’s significance…
…you know what’s funny, we spend hours upon hours in the off-season, dissecting potential lineups, arguing over big-name free-agents, and yet, here we are, with our [...]

Read: David Wright, Do Something Big

During the first three games of the NLCS, David Wright is 0–for-9…
…to his credit, he has not struck out, which means he is putting the ball in play…they’re just not falling for hits…
In the Star-Ledger, Dan Graziano points his spotlight on Wright, concluding…
“If David Wright is going to be the next Derek Jeter, these are [...]

Note: Ya Gotta Believe

…i have to say, i am pretty shocked at the level of pessimism coming from the hearts of mets fans today…yes, the team is down 2–1 in the best of seven, but i feel this team has earned a little more of our faith with the way they have played this season…
…while i understand that [...]

Read: Padres Still Like Oliver Perez

Oliver Perez will start for the Mets in Game Three of the NLCS tonight…
In the San Diego Union-Tribune, Tom Krasovic writes…
“Beyond rooting for one who rose through their farm system, the Padres will be studying a pitcher they intend to acquire for their bullpen in 2007. General Manager Kevin Towers, who has long maintained that [...]

Quotes: Oliver Perez’s pre-Start Comments

While addressing the media prior to yesterday’s game, today’s starting, Oliver Perez, had the following to say regarding…
…how important it is for him to pitching in the NLCS…
“I think it’s like you say, it’s very important to be part of our team and the game is the most important right now. This is the first game we [...]

Quotes: Willie’s Post Game Comments

While addressing the media following last night’s loss to the Cardinals, the team’s manager, Willie Randolph, had the following to say regarding…
…the health of Steve Trachsel, who was hit on the thigh with a batted ball during the game…
“He’s icing down his thigh.  He got hit on the thigh muscle.  He had a little swelling and [...]