2 Hit Wonders

Mat Latos (6-4) along with the Padres bullpen two-hit the Mets while retiring the last 22 men that came up to bat on it's way to a 4-2 victory. Latos went 6 innings and gave up two runs, both on a homer by Henry Blanco. Santana pitched for the Mets and fell to 4-3 with the loss while giving up four runs in 6.2 innings. The Mets once again struggled to give Santana run support. The second gamewill be Jonathan Niese (2-2) facing off against Jon Garland (6-3). First pitch is at 7:10 EST

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Let's play two!

As stated earlier, the Mets have a day-night double header going today. Let's take a looksie at the first game:

The Mets ace Johan Santana (4-2) will face San Diego's Mat Latos (5-4). Both pitcher's are coming in pitching particularly well in the last 5 games pitched. Latos is sporting a 2.25 ERA in that span, and Johan has an astounding 0.74 ERA in the same span. However, he only has one win over that span, because the Mets have scored 4 runs in the 4 other games he's pitched.

Personally, I would like to see the Mets bats put this one away early, and give Santana some room to work. Nobody's worked harder than him and the Mets need to reward him. Johan is a class act, and would never complain, but if this low run support keeps up, expect some grumblings. That being said, Latos is pitching lights out ball right now, so once again, Johan is in a matchup that's not very favorable. Game time is 1:10 EST

Congrats Chicago!

Game 6- The Chicago Blackhawks have defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup Finals 4-3 in overtime. Patrick Kane scored the game winning goal which went under review but ultimately went the Blackhawks way. This is Chicago's 4th overall Stanley Cup. Maybe now they can take all the hockey gear off the Michael Jordan Statue.

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Mr. Lee, please help my baseball team.

Today on SNY's Wheelhouse, one of the topics was Cliff Lee, and who has a better chance of acquiring him, the Yankees or the Mets. Since the answer is obviously the Yankees, due to resources, I'm going to change the question. Why or why not: Should the Mets acquire Cliff Lee?

Personally I think they should, but I see the other side. You are basically giving double for him if you acquire him. You're giving up players this year, plus if you decide to resign him, you are giving up money. Acquiring him is only for a team pushing for a playoff run this year, obviously.

Now that being said, there are many reasons why the Mets should. First, is always statistics. In the last three seasons (08-10), he has a 2.88 ERA. He is 4-2 with a 2.77 ERA this year with the Mariners. The second reason is possibly more important. He had a 1.56 ERA in the postseason last year. Also, he was key down the stretch for the Phils last year, and that's big because many pitchers do not do well when they switch over. That should make it easy for the Mets, and they won't have to worry. He'll be coming to a pitcher's ball park, and being inserted into an already solid rotation, he won't feel like he needs to carry the team.

1. Johan Santana. LHP
2. Mike Pelfrey. RHP
3. Cliff Lee. LHP
4. Jon Niese. LHP
5. RA Dickey/ John Maine. RHP

This would be one of the top rotations in the league, and would allow for the Mets to win more of those low scoring games. Lee is an innings eater, so maybe he can extend games, and save the bullpen every fifth day. That's big. The Mets have a few prospects that they can part with, as long as Ike Davis stays on the team. So please, Omar, take a shot. Give Seattle a legitimate offer. I'll be happy.

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Random Thoughts

-If Lebron James were smart, he wouldn't go to Chicago. Why even tempt the analysts to constantly compare you to Jordan, when they already do. You were both the most dominant, you both wear 23, you both were tall guards, who possess all necessary skills, and you are both the main sponsor of Nike. However, Jordan has 6 more reasons why he's better, aka rings. Don't leave Cleveland, you are a god there.

-Did anyone notice Ike Davis not jumping onto the plate after he hit the game winner? Guess Kendry thanks him from somewhere.

-The Nets just acquired Avery Johnson as their new coach. The Nets have talent, and a new owner, and a new Arena to play in after the move to Brooklyn. It really can't get much worse than they were this year, so we'll see.

-Rex Ryan threw out the first pitch last night. He seemed pretty happy even though his star cornerback (Darrell Revis) is holding out. Funny thing is, even without him, I pick them to win the East, and possibly the AFC.

-If anyone needs anymore proof that Kobe is one hundred and fifty percent focused in the finals, then here it is.

Sorry Chris Rock