I think the most distressing thing about Santana is that he hasn't thrown a game any better than this season's best efforts from Oliver Perez, John Maine or Mike Pelfrey. And you'd expect at least one out of every four or so starts, he'd do that. Is it too much to ask an ace pitcher to throw an eight-inning shutout now and then? Especially against some of the weak lineups he's faced?
__________________
There have been three "win or go home" games for the Mets over the past three seasons. Their record is 0-3, having scored a total of four runs over those three season-ending games.
Keep the CORE ALIVE!!! |