Originally Posted by mike rithjen

Mets had won 9 of 12 prior to the "17 games left" portion of the schedule. Since then, they have gone 4-7....

They have holes, no question.....but the biggest hole is in their confidence and mental awareness. They are scared to death. They HOPE they can make it....

Also doesn't help when you lose 3 LF's (Alou, Pagan, Tatis), your #3 starter and your closer.

Easley's absense cannot be overlooked either.

Omar could have done more for the depth of this organization (especially the bullpen)....but the honus ultimately is on the players on the field. I am sorry, but this team has enough talent to do better than 4-7 in the last 11. They have the talent to go better than 1-12 in Atlanta and San Diego.

That is not Omar's fault. Everyone wants to blame everyone else.

The players suck when it counts....end of story.