Harvey, Gee, and Wheeler all started for the Mets this weekend. Who pitched the best game for the Mets? Harvey? No, Wheeler. Wheeler's line 7 innings, 3 hits, 1 run, 1 earned, 3 walks, 5 strikeouts. After being doubted from scouts and fans after shaky starts vs Washington and Chicago Wheeler has indeed bounced back. The Mets offense really came to play this week especially Marlon Byrd, who had a huge grand slam that capped off Tuesday night's win.
Is this a sign for things to come for the Mets? Maybe, maybe not. They aren't going to let what happens before July 31st dictate what happens on July 31st. The Mets stumbled into last year's ASB and quickly crumbled out of the race. Hopefully, this is the exact opposite. We can only hope because unfortunately the Mets will have to trade one of their key players at the Trade Deadline: Marlon Byrd. Byrd is not going to bring a big piece back, but a contender desperate for a bat may overpay. I see the Mets getting an AA player. Latroy Hawkins and or Rafael Montero/Wilmer Flores could be gone as well. The Mets need to trade for a proven veteran OF who can help them in the future.
If all goes well the Mets can finish at .500. If!!!!
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