No more distractions - we hope - for the Mets

Ok Mets fans. Time to move on, past Willie Randolph and his comments to a New York tabloid.

Forget even about the long distance flight to L.A. and jet lag -not to mention the high altitude in Denver. The press conferences are done, the in-house bickering should be too. Time for the Mets - an AMAZIN’ disappointment this season - to get going.

As my friend Mary Ann 'the Yankees fan in Centereach' says, “The Mets have a high payroll too. Why can’t THEY win?" Of course, keep in mind that this beautiful lady is a Steelers and Redskins fan! But, still, it’s time for more bang for the buck from the stars of As Omar, the Wilpons, and Flushing’s Finest Turn. Can you see some of the plotlines:

• Will the aging first baseman (Delgado) revitalize his career?

• Will the talented me first cry baby (Reyes) harness his talent for the new, steady hand in the dugout? (Manuel)

• Why does the team, for its big payroll, have so many players (Tatis, Anderson, Cancel) that don’t belong in the major leagues?

• Is the stressed out commander-in –chief (GM Minaya) also readying for a fall-the loss of his job?

• Can’t they all just get along?

Tune in starting tonight - John Maine on the hill. Remember Mary Ann, your team, though on a roll- ain’t out of the woods yet. Unfortunately for Mets fans, Boss Junior (Jeff Wilpon) doesn’t seem to have the same drive or ability to win and lead as the Baby Boss, Hank Steinbrenner.