It seems like only yesterday the New York Mets were on top of the world. In 2006 the Mets set a franchise mark with 200 homeruns, Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado with 41 and 38 homeruns respectively. Now the Carlos brothers have 12 between them this season, and neither of them are to be seen on the field. The teams unofficial leader David Wright has 5 homers. To this date, the day baseball starts again after the all-star break, the Mets as a team have 50 homeruns, good for dead last in the Major Leagues. There lack of power is symbolic of the depletion that has grabbed the Mets this season due to injuries. A depleted team has lead to much more than a lack of power, terrible team defense, drained players and at some times wacky overall play. Even the best pitcher in the game and Mets ace Johan Santana has fallen victim to this virus. Beneath the struggles, the Mets have shown something that they lacked the last two seasons, heart and hustle, the ability to come back late in a game, grit. These flashes of resilliance are the only thing that have padded the Mets woes. Although having heart goes a long way, without talent the Mets can’t count on a play off berth. Omar Minaya needs to make a move if he expects the Mets to rise above. The team has been able to stay within striking distance due to the NL east not being a particularly strong division. Roy Halladay, 2 time cy young winner remains available, maybe a deal for Aubrey Huff, once the pride of Tampa Bay? Nick Johnson? Looking at statistics and the stretch ahead of the Mets can only predict so much. The Mets are mere minutes away from 2nd half play and the Mets can’t go on with out a fresh face, a power bat, a power pitcher, someone without the curse they were given since day one. Someone, anyone, a savior. Jeff Francouer will not be enough, get on the phone Omar.
