Well that’s it began.
The months of waiting are finally over and the show is on the road.
The New York Mets have kicked off the season with an 11-2 obliteration of the San Diego Padres in a packed New Shea Stadium. The Orange Shirted 7 line army was leading the cries from the 1st inning to the 9th. The packed stands were cheering every hit and run scored like the dawning of a new era, as every opening day in reality is. The fans trooped out into the nippy Queens Night air with grins the size of Central Park. This was our night, this was opening night and we Mets always win on opening night. Yeah we know our outfield stinks on paper, we know our line up bar a couple can’t hit for a lick, we know our bullpen crumbles like a wendy house in a gale. Yeah, we know all the negativity that surrounds our ball club and make no bones as I’m in the camp that truly believes we are in a bad way. All that taken into account last night showed that if the stars align we can compete and we can win.
There are 161 games to go and we’re currently unbeaten so until we lose that 1st game I’m a believer. In fact even after we lose that 1st game (if we do) I’ll still be a believer because I’m a glass half full kinda guy. I’m an optimist and I’m fully aware that we have a team of very rich young men who are among the top baseball players in the world. Of course there are better players in some positions but not many and if the stars align…………………………
Since starting MetsBhoys with the Bhoys
at the start of last season it has enhanced my knowledge and
understanding of baseball 10 fold. I always got the game but now I
live and breathe the game. Another facet which has multiplied my
enjoyment and feeling for the Mets is that I’m now in contact with
people at the stadium who are sending me photo’s, messages, tweets
and vibes that 10 years ago as a Mets fan in Scotland you could only
dream about. Nicky Laviglia sends me a “what’s app” that the
teams are announced then it follows a photo from his seat of the line
up. That kinda stuff means the world to fans half way round the
world from New Shea Stadium and, coupled with Apple and MLB.TV we
feel we are living amidst the madness at times.
Myself, Joc and
Harper were having a virtual conversation for the game in it’s
entirety and what a game it was. Captain America stealing 2 bags,
Tejada drive to put us 2-0 up, Buck running bases like a madman,
Cowgill driving a Grand Slam, Byrdman adding to the buzz, the
outfield doing great, Rice living the dream, Murphy being Murphy.
Yes, last night was a great night and I’m all set for many more.
Negativity? What’s that? Maybe on
my next blog I’ll deal with reality but for the moment I’m living
the Mets mantra in “Ye Gotta Believe”
Am I expecting a divisional
Championship or even a Wildcard? No. Do I want one? Your damn
right I do. I’m buckling in for the ride.
Lets Go Mets
Jason (twitter @AupaCeltic)
