one game. one FREAKING game.

there's so much talk-- on the radio, in the papers, on the internet, in my living room-- about what's going wrong with the Mets here at the end of the season, having just been swept by the Nationals and with their lead in the NL East down to one game with four left to play. the theme I hear most is that Willie Randolph isn't passionate enough, but I think that's bullshit. it's not attitude-- it's the actual management that's been the problem. the bullpen is obviously overworked, Mota is obviously not so talented without the steroids, and Jose Reyes is obviously bone tired, was needed a day off three months ago to avert the slump he's been in (Tuesday nights two homers notwithstanding-- the guy isn't on the team to hit home runs. he's there to get on base).

the bad management is showing. and it's excruciating.