The Mets first month of the season is in the books and it has been a up and down month as the Mets have shown true brightness, specifically in a five game winning streak, and some dark streaks through several 3 game losing streaks. By the numbers, the Mets have been as high as 4 games above .500 and have ended at two games above .500. With all of this turbulence, the Mets are still only a half game out of first place.
Before we get into player performances, there is one thing I am worried about as I reflect on how I physically feel at the end of this month. I, like all of you who read this blog, do not play for the Mets, and I wonder if you feel as drained as I do. It's not the drained one feels when they burn out, but just watching and reading about the games is like a marathon. This stress cannot be good for the players and I really hope that they take their one game at a time mentality to heart.
Anyway lets start with the first month disappointments and then move to the month heroes and pleasant surprises. I guess Delgado should be listed here, but he has basically been listed here for over a year. Joining him this month is Beltran, who never has hit for high average consistently, but .220? Come on Beltran, you gotta start hitting. Sosa and Heilman are also on this list this month due to their abysmal outings from the pen. They both had very strong Springs and it just turned off once the season started.
This month's heroes are Wright, Wagner and Feliciano. Wright has led the team like he should during rallies. Feliciano has done an extremely good job out of the pen this month posting a 0.96 ERA. Wagner has been amazing with his month with his 0.00 ERA and his 0.42 WHIP.
For the pleasant surprises, they are both being handed two the duo from Washington. Schneider's leadership of the pitching staff has had a real effect, and his bat this month has been much better than anyone expected, especially considering his numbers from the past few season. Church has shown great fielding, but his offense stats are really what got him here. He is hitting well above .500 and his RBI total is second on the team. I have him starting over Beltran in a fantasy league. Lets hope his numbers continue.
May ahead! Lets Go Mets!
