PermaGuest Outlaw Jack wrote late last week that some free primo  tickets were available to Monday's Memorial Day game.  I really wanted to go but politely declined as I was out of town for the game.  It was almost a good thing that I didn't go; I saw the looks on fans' faces in the Port Authority after the Mets lost.  This was even more depressing after the Wilpons met with Willie before Monday's game.

After my recent interview with Johan Santana, I was really excited to finally watch him pitch in person last night at Shea.

Santana came through like he was supposed to.  He pitched seven solid innings, including pitching out of a couple of jams.  He helped his own cause with a double in the fourth but he wasn't advanced home. 

I guess I am the Mets good luck charm as the Mets are 5-1 this season when I go.  Maybe the Wilpons will pay me to go to games.  Gotta go, I hear my phone ringing. 

Posted by a cautiously optimistic Tank reporting live from Shea Stadium in Queens.