The problem with the article is that it is written from the perspective of being on top of the standings. Mike I know we were practically fielding a split squad team against the Nats...but it was still the Nats. I also get that we went 5-5 on a difficult road trip with a depleated roster, but this team showed some serious holes that don't completely seem to be fixed yet. Despite all of this, New York sports pundits are already composing articles about the view from the top of the standings. It's these kinds of things that makes me fear a weekend like the one we face.The Mets begin a 3-game weekend series against the Marlins this evening. Those pesky fish always seem to get themselves riled up when the Mets are alomst where they need to be. Such is the case coming into this weekend, and the Marlins are playing pretty well right now themselves. They've taken 3 of their last 4 including a series win over Philadelphia.
If you're thinking to yourself "yeah but we have Big Pelf kicking things off tonight," think again. Mike Pelfrey hasn't had much success against the Marlins in the past. In 5 starts in 2008, Pelf went 0-4 against Hanley and co. while fielding a 7.11 ERA. Ouch. If Pelf falters this evening that puts us on the ropes to press for the rest of the weekend. Then what are they going to be writing about come Monday.
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