Unless the Angel can do that day in and day out, and a host of other Mets step up there is no way we are making any kind of playoff run.

At 50 wins and 53 losses, there are 7 teams ahead of us in the wild card race and we are 6.5 games back of the wild card leaders.

Delgado is done for the year, Beltran’s knee issue may be career threatening, and Reyes’ hamstring gets better and then gets worse. Internally, our GM Omar Minaya has been on the hot seat with fans and media calling for his firing.

I would like to say this has been one of the most disappointing seasons ever, but the way the last couple ended with embarrasing final week of the season collapses this season appears to be just another one of the many disappointments.

Fortunately, Mike Pelfrey didn’t allow a run.

Our anemic offense has been worse then usual the last few games. I just hope we can stay within striking distance until our wheels (Reyes) and our superstar (Beltran) make it back.

Brian Schneider hits a three run homer. That is the way to reestablish yourself coming back from injury.

Fernando Nieve pitched another great game. That is the way to reestablish your career after being claimed off waivers.

Jose Reyes ran on a treadmill and took indoor batting practice. That is the way to give hope to 345,724,709,462 fans.

Red Sox scored a bunch of runs during the third game of the interleague series so they avoided the sweep.

Mets finish the 12 game road trip 6-6. Obviously could be better but, most of those teams were playoff caliber teams and we are a bit banged up right now.

• Delgado out a couple months with hip issues.
• Reyes out with calf issues. Came back after a lay off for a game and a half before he was out again. Hope this doesn’t linger after he comes back.
• K-Rod back spasms has started becoming an issue.
• Oliver has McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and In and Out Burger issues.

They didn’t even have Manny Ramirez. No way should a Manny-less Dodger team be shelling out losses to the Mets faster then they give Hollwood Walk of Fame stars to American Idol winners.

Jose Reyes left the game early, still dealing with a calf muscle issue. Without our spark plug, our offense can’t seem to get enough players to cross home plate.

A day off Thursday before we travel to the unfriendly confines of Fenway Park. Boston should be a test for the Mets, as they start their interleague schedule. Thankfully, we got Johan Santana pitching against Boston’s Dice-K so we should be able to win the opener. But we are gonna have to get some offensive production from somewhere.

Dodgers beat the Mets 5-3. Hope we can bounce back on Thursday and get a win, because we need to know we can beat one of the National League’s best teams.

Jose Reyes returns but Carlos Delgado will be out for just over two months. Delgado will be missed for his power. And it sure as Hell isn’t like we got power hitting first basemen waiting in the wings.

Let’s Go Mets. Send those drunk, unfriendly fans at Dodger Stadium home unhappy next time.

But that was then. And this is now.

David Wright had a big game. Pumping out those RBI’s.

Carlos Delgado and Jose Reyes are both injured. Delgado is probably looking at the DL. Reyes should be back any minute. JJ Putz is having health issues as well.

But as long as a few hitters step up every night. And as long as the bullpen keeps us in games. We will be able to win games when we fall behind early. And as we know from past Septembers, every game matters.

Mets Closer Francisco Rodriguez Gets the Save Over the Giants (AP Photo Jeff Chiu)

Mets Sweep Phillies

Carlos Beltran, David Wright and Jose Reyes all told Jamie Moyer it was about time he retired. Over 46 years old, Moyer got shelled by the Big Three’s homer happy bats.

Basically, Mike Pelfrey won another game getting his usual run support.

K-Rod got his 4th save in 4 days. In those 4 days, we swept both of our rivals the Phillies and Braves.

While the Mets have 4 consecutive wins. They’re over 500 for the first time in awhile, only 1/2 game out of first place. Yes, the Mets are making things happen.

Meanwhile, Mets can sit back and watch the whirlwind that is happening all around the league: Yankees lost 5 in a row. Their Cheater, A-rod, is coming back from injury. Marlins have cooled off and are now in the middle of the pack in the NL East. Dodger fans are all fealing scammed. Boston fans are trying to tell the whole world their two recent championships aren’t totally fradulent.

Mets win 1-0.

Johan can carry us through the postseason this year… If we can just make the postseason this year.

Santana (2-1) has allowed only one earned run in 19 2/3 innings so far this season. A ridiculous 0.46 ERA. The Mets high powered offense has scored a whopping four runs during Johan’s three starts.

Johan Santana

More importantly, the Mets 1-2 punch in the bullpen with Putz and Rodriguez has shortened the games to 7 innings. Both locked down the win today allowing only one base runner combined.

The strength in the bullpen takes care of 1/2 of the issues that affect Johan’s ability to win 25 – 30 games this season.

If, and this is a much bigger if, the Mets offense doesn’t take a day off every time Johan pitches and instead performs like they should, we could be watching the greatest pitching season of the modern era.