The Met All-Stars

Well, the All-Star game is history. The NL lost again, keeping the AL’s winning streak alive. And, the Mets who played get mixed grades.

Obviously Jose Reyes gets the highest mark. Going three for four was great. Stealing second base in the first inning and basically manufacturing a run for the National League helped to show everyone of just what this extremely talented ballplayer is capable. The man made some nice plays in the field and proved why many consider him the future of the Mets.

Neither David Wright nor Carlos Beltran had as good of a game as they did last year but both still played admirably. Each of those players had a hit and certainly contributed and it was fun seeing them in the game.

That brings us to Billy Wagner. The man who has been consistent for the Mets all season just was not at his best. He gave up a two run homerun. At the time it seemingly was not that devastating as the NL was losing by a run. Still, I think most people feel that a run can be overcome but a three run lead late in the game is much more troubling. Those two runs Wagner let in actually made the difference in the game. Had he kept them scoreless, the two runs the NL scored in the bottom of the ninth inning would have given them the lead.

While I would have liked Billy Wagner to pitch well, this was not a blown save, nor do I believe a blown hold. During the regular season Wagner has been near perfect. Most of his saves have not become as adventurous as some were last year. While I would have liked Wagner to pitch better in the All-Star game, I am much more concerned that he pitches well during the regular season, and thus far he has done just that.

As we begin the second half, the only way to end this post is by shouting, “LET’S GO METS!!!”