Looks like the Mets may blow their lead and not make the playoffs. Optimists like the Tank will say, "They will make it, all they have to do is win 3 games and Philly lose 1 game, etc."
The Mets blew a 5 run lead last night and the bullpen broke down yet again. The team is playing so bad fans are rooting for the evil Atlanta Braves. This is not how it is suppose to be. Sure the Mets may win the division, but there will be an asterisk next to it in the stats. NL East Champions*. Did not play like champions.
The problem is the damage is already done. Mets fans are upset and more importantly the front office is upset. This week has sealed the fate of Willie Randolph, I fear that he will be the scapegoat this winter. That is a shame, Omar should be looking to rebuild the bullpen this winter, the Mets are scoring runs, but the bullpen is a joke. If the Mets win the division, they can't go far since the bullpen can't hold a lead. Unless the Mets win the World Series, heads will roll this winter and it won't be pretty.
Posted by Steve in New York.