Change of direction, or more of the same?

Like all Mets fans, I am thrilled with the results of this past weekend’s abbreviated two game series between the Mets and Yankees. Jose Reyes, David Wright, Ryan Church, Carlos Delgado (missed homer aside) Johan Santana and Oliver Perez all figured prominently in the two days. I will ask this though, fello Met rooters: How scared were you after Delgado’s homer was wrongly taken off the board AND Perez almost immediately gave two runs back?

Thank God Willie Randolph showed some emotion -AND the play didn’t byte the Mets in the butt.

Fortunately, Ollie righted the ship and went seven and two thirds (once again, can Willie Randolph let a guy see the 9th inning?) for his 4th win against the Yanks in 5 decisions.
Now comes a key stretch for both NY teams. The Mets play the Braves and the Rockies on the road this week. Their wins against the Yanks won’t mean a thing if they don’t have a good trip (say 5-2) in Atlanta and Colorado. The Mets are only three above .500. The Amazin’s must find some consistency. You’re only as good as that days starting pitcher-John Maine starts the opener of a day/night doubleheader tomorrow.

Meantime, the Yankees stay at home -and get Alex Rodriguez back in the fold. If they need to, the Yanks should encase A-Rod in bubble wrap and makes sure HE DOESN’T get hurt. Posada will be back in a few weeks too. I still think the Yankees will be OK. Of course, I say that knowing that Hank Steinbrenner REALLY wishes he had Santana now.