R.I.P. George Steinbrenner! Owner to the stars!

At times you were a man of questionable character, but there is no denying you were a one of a kind owner. Your impact on baseball's economics was massive, and you did whatever it took to win. You understood that baseball is a form of entertainment, and that in order to make money you have to spend money. You went after and signed the biggest stars in baseball, starting with Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson, and Dave Winfield. By most accounts you were a scumbag to some and charitable to others. The kind of person that fired an employee (with a family) for getting you the wrong sandwich at lunch, but also donating to many charities on the down low. But again all you wanted to do was win, so if you are a Yankee's fan, then it's understandable why you would love him. A larger than life character in the game of baseball, who always held his people accountable for their on field performance. Maybe The Hall of Fame will call your name.

Mets continue road roll. Double Indians 8-4

The New York Mets continued their May/June tear, with the best record in baseball over the last 22 games going 17-5 since May 22. The offensive struggles on the road seem to be a distant nightmare, as they have scored 34 runs over their last 5 road games and scored at east 5 runs in an inning in their third straight game. Not coincidently, David Wright has 22 rbi in that span. Jonathan Niese improved to 4-2 pitching seven innings of three run ball. Angel Pagan was 3 for 5, with 3 rbi, Wright plated two, and Ike Davis, Jason Bay, and Jeff Francoeur each had 2 hits and an rbi each. The Mets will go for the sweep Thursday night with R.A Dickey facing Jake Westbrook.
Note-The Mets hit seven doubles in a game for the second time this season.

Mets Survive Maine's early exit, outlast the Washington Nationals 10-7.

Watch John Maine walk off the mound after only one batter. John Maine walked off the mound after only five pitches tonight. The Mets in a precautionary move, decided to pull Maine after noticing diminished velocity in the bullpen before the game. David Wright led the rejuvenated offense with a three run bases clearing double in the top of the first inning. He also added a sacrifice fly and didn't strike out for the first time since a  May 2nd game against the Phillies. Rod Barajas hit a two run home run, his team leading tenth of the year. Jeff Francoeur seems to be heating up, adding a two run single. Jason Bay and Ike Davis each had had three hits, scoring five times. The hero tonight out of the pen was journeyman Raul Valdes, who gave up one run in five innings before tiring and giving up two runs  in the 6th. The Mets are now 20-22, and face the Yankees and Phillies over the next six games. This could be a pivotal stretch of games for manager Jerry Manuel.

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