And A Bow To You Too, Mr. Koo
Some observations regarding tonight's game
Kris Benson looked terrific. Almost eight full innings, 112 pitches, two runs on only four hits, and overall excellent command. He even had a nice line drive for a hit in his first at bat. Welcome to Shea, Kris. Enjoy your stay in the rotation here at Sterling Mets.
I must say, after the embarrassment we suffered in Cinci earlier this year, it was nice to see the Mets dishing out a little payback. It was the kind of night where everyone contributed. Even Kaz, who went two for three and looked pretty sharp at second.
The Mets combined for 13 hits in all. Literally, the only person on the team without a hit was Koo, who looked about as lost as my grandmother up at the plate. Seriously, could someone show him how to at least look like he might try to swing? Listening to the Reds broadcasters, I think watching Koo at bat was the highlight of the game for them. A direct quote: "That was great!." I guess after a game like that, they have to take their fun where they can get it.
I especially enjoyed watching Koo bow to all the Mets players during the post game "high five" line, and watching the players bow back.
On a more serious note, my doubts about Koo remain. Putting him into a situation with zero pressure and having him perform well is nice. It's when he comes in to a tight situation and performs well - that's going to go a long way toward earning the trust and respect of Mets fans.
It looks like Zambrano gets the start tomorrow. The upside? Ortiz is pitching for the Reds. At least it makes the Mets' game plan simple: Score lots and lots of runs.
Kris Benson looked terrific. Almost eight full innings, 112 pitches, two runs on only four hits, and overall excellent command. He even had a nice line drive for a hit in his first at bat. Welcome to Shea, Kris. Enjoy your stay in the rotation here at Sterling Mets.
I must say, after the embarrassment we suffered in Cinci earlier this year, it was nice to see the Mets dishing out a little payback. It was the kind of night where everyone contributed. Even Kaz, who went two for three and looked pretty sharp at second.
The Mets combined for 13 hits in all. Literally, the only person on the team without a hit was Koo, who looked about as lost as my grandmother up at the plate. Seriously, could someone show him how to at least look like he might try to swing? Listening to the Reds broadcasters, I think watching Koo at bat was the highlight of the game for them. A direct quote: "That was great!." I guess after a game like that, they have to take their fun where they can get it.
I especially enjoyed watching Koo bow to all the Mets players during the post game "high five" line, and watching the players bow back.
On a more serious note, my doubts about Koo remain. Putting him into a situation with zero pressure and having him perform well is nice. It's when he comes in to a tight situation and performs well - that's going to go a long way toward earning the trust and respect of Mets fans.
It looks like Zambrano gets the start tomorrow. The upside? Ortiz is pitching for the Reds. At least it makes the Mets' game plan simple: Score lots and lots of runs.
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