Mets own the Phillies

Yes, yes, I know...the Phillies are the "reigning champs". Yes, I will use quotation marks around that. You want to know why? Because FUCK the Phillies! C'mon! What did we take the head to head series by last year11-7? Now this year we're already up 3-1. Which their lone win was against a pitcher who obviously didn't belong in the majors at that point. It's tough to not get excited when the boys play like this. Sweeping the Braves and Phillies back to back. What's not to love?

The key is NOT to get blown out 2 out of 3 this weekend by the bottom feeder Pirates. If Niese can step up tonight and give us 5-6 innings of solid 3-4 run ball to keep them in the game, they could have a shot for tonight. This is a must win series to keep the positive vibes flowing.

One thing the last week has taught me is it's all about pitching. If the pitching is there, your team is going to win some ballgames regardless of the heart, passion, grit and on and on. The 86 Mets had 5 lights out guys in the rotation. That's a big part of why they took it all. Not just Mex, Nails and Backmans hard nose play. That's the key, start with pitching, then fill out the rest with talent and some attitude.

Speaking of attitude, I've had about all I can take from Victorino. What a lame play with Reyes. Then on top of that, the fastball to Wright which almost took off his head. Wtf??!! When are the Mets going to fight back?! It is fantastic that they are beating the Phils, but they really should've drilled Utley right in his numbers before the game was up to send a signal that they are not soft. Maybe down the line that will come this season. One can hope. It was nice to see Manuel fire it up. Reminded me to thank the baseball gods again that Willie is no longer amongst us.

David Wright is on his way with the bat, Beltran is hitting like he has never hit in a Mets uniform, I believe it is just a matter of time for my man Reyes, Murphy (future Hall of Famer) will continue to mash, Delgado seems to be hanging in. Things are coming together on offense. Pitching - Johan is quickly catapulting up my list of favorite Mets ever. Which surprises me how fast this has happened. He can take this team to the promised land if they follow. Pelf, Maine coming around. Livan hopefully can keep it up to be avg 5 at least. And then you've got K-Rod...STUD. That kid brings excitement and is starting to really bring this new stadium to life. What a great player to watch.

Finally I leave you (whomever may be reading this if anyone?) with this. I never thought I would say this, but thank you Steve Phillips. Thank you for not bringing in A-fraud when we all wanted him so bad. I couldn't imagine having to watch that guy on my team for another decade. And yes, Omar and Wilpon family, you too...way to hold firm on not biting on the Manny mania. Good call. We were wrong, you were right. I will admit it when I am naive and being an overzealous fan.

GO METS!