NOTES ON A SUBWAY SERIES

***NO SURPRISES HERE***
A sweep was not unexpected with the Mets as crippled as they were. A bad weekend culminated by walking a 39-year old relief pitcher with 6 career major league at-bats in a one-run game (at the time) and the bases loaded.

***Bob Klapisch says he noticed 5 things about the Mets this weekend. I only noticed three: They can't hit, they can't pitch and they can't field.

***One reporter says that Pedro Martinez is not the answer. Pedro shouldn't even be mentioned in the question.

***The beer at Citi Field (Shea Stadium, for you purists) is cheaper than at Yankee Stadium. Good thing; the Mets fans need it more.

***Jorge Posada broke open Saturday's game with a 3-run homer. Guess you're now 2 for 2, Jamie. (I'm not even going to mention Rivera's 500th save.) (Well, yes, I am)

***Up to this weekend, there had been only 2 opposite field homers hit at Citi Field, none by the Mets. The Yanks had three in the first two games.

***SOME QUESTIONS***
How long will the Cubs front office let the spoiled brats go unchecked? Zambrano, Bradley and even Piniella need to grow up, control themselves and win some games.

When are the Phillies going to realize that, as bad as the Mets are, you're asking for trouble by letting them stay in the pennant race (Currently only 2 1/2 games out)?

Why is Manny being allowed to "rehab" in the minors? Wouldn't you think the suspension would include the minors? Mr. Selig? Hello? Are you there?

When will Ozzie Guillen learn to think before he talks? When asked why the attendance doubled from the Dodgers game to the Cubs game, Ozzie said, "Because our fans are not stupid like the Cubs fans. They know we stink." He also said that fans will watch anything at Wrigley Field because, "...Wrigley is just a bar." Attaboy, Ozzie. Ever thought of running for office?

And last, but not least:
How did Picasner watch the Yanks last night with Joe Morgan and Steve Phillips in the booth, and not put his foot through the screen? (Answer, the mute button) Talk about the blind leading the stupid: Jeter on 2nd, Swisher on 1st and no outs when Teixeira flies out to Center. Jeter tagged and went to third and Swisher snuck into 2nd. The two geniuses RAVED about Swishers "smart, smart baserunning." Except, Picasner says, "Now 1st base is open and they'll walk A-Rod. He just took the bat out of the hands of the Yanks hottest hitter." Sure enough, that's what happened and Cano hits into a double play. Shouldn't those two clowns be demonstrating Amway products someplace?