We Believe In Comebacks Applesauce - Carter Is Clutch, Francoeur Is Upset, Phillies Are Dirty Cheaters

I love it that we complain about it and nothing. But the moment the Rockies complain: BAM!

It’s hard to know when Jose should start to hit. There’s a tendency, when players are hurt, to think they disappear into the ether and return when their DL stint ends. That’s not the case. Instead, they’re working like heck to rehab, stay in shape, etc. Reyes, however, was not. Because of the nature of his “injury”, he had to sit on his couch for weeks and start from scratch. In this day and age, no one who survives on Reyes skill set can take any extended period of time off like that without it setting him back considerably.

Additionally, how long is Spring training? He’s barely been up for that length of time, and he’s taking on pitchers who have had a full Spring to round into form.

So, yes, it is frustrating, but blaming lineup spots and the like doesn’t make much sense quite yet. Talk to me after the ASB.

I mean, Howie and Wayne, were also describing Francouer’s struggles over the last month on the radio last night. The numbers were pretty putrid. They weren’t being total homers.

They then added a twist to the “Jerry gives GMJ lukewarm support” story. They interpreted it to mean he may now start getting 2-3 starts a week, just to make sure he doesn’t really suck and it isn’t a question of him just sucking in a sporadic, part-time role. I don’t think this was their opinion, but what they took from what Jerry was saying. Beltran can’t heal soon enough.

That was my reaction when I turned on the tv when I got back to my apartment. When I left the cold and lifeless Citifield, I was sure that the offense wasn’t going to do much. Having seen the bottom of the sixth inning start with DWright, and end with Barajas, I was sure this line-up and this game was as dead as disco. I am not one to leave a game early, especially with the Mets, but this offense has given me little reason hope for 4 runs.

The half empty park, and the nasty weather left me with litte desire to freeze and hope for an unlikely comeback, so I hopped on the train to get my sorry behind back to Brooklyn.

8-6 mother ****er. I missed a good one. lesson learned.

I don’t see Jacobs Catelano or Mathews getting another contract

alex cora is starting again today. does jerry not know about the vesting option? or worse…does he know?

“Mets marketing department: “We Believe in Comebacks”. This morning they woke up, looked at last nights box score and were like “holy #$&% we thought it was going to be like religion something we thought was true but couldnt ACTUALLY be proven”"

Im glad we’re on the same page with the Applesauce title.

This team is capable of winning in spite of Jerry and is clearly pressing at bat most of the time, maybe its a clubhouse issue with leadership from Manuel? That would pretty much bring his manager WAR to like -15. But seriously, thank God they finally saw the light and gave Carter a chance even if he fails itll be worth it to see him try than Cats (who we liked as a person) look confused up there every day.

Anyone surprised? Seemed like a perfect opportunity to put him there. But no, “Francouer plays everyday!” And he also is hitting about .210 vs. righties. Maybe Frenchy should be more upset about that instead of worrying about Philly home games.