Mets Baseball! On Television!

They've got the full broadcast team working today's spring training game, and I am loving every second. So much, it's inspired me to clean the living room, just to stay in earshot of the game.

I'd jump up and down and squeal with excitement, but not only wouldn't that translate to the blog, I'm a little embarrassed by how thrilled I am to be watching baseball, even exhibition games.

Its 6-0 Mets against Florida, and Nelson Figeroa just threw a 1-2-3 inning to end the 6th which is always a good thing. I also notice that Delgado is playing first (and just hit a nice double), and that Reyes is in the game (not just in the game, he just hit his second home run of the game), as are Wright and Beltran (who just hit his second homer of the day). This must be because these are the guys who are going to play in the WBC, and Jerry Manuel wants to send them off in as best shape as possible.

Have I mentioned recently that I love Manuel?

P.S. We won on a three-hit shutout. I'm a happy girl.

Jose on hitting third, and why the Phillies suck

Reyes reported to camp yesterday, and gave an interesting interview to the Post, which you should read here. Before giving that interview, he worked out at Tradition Field with the man who will most likely replace him at lead-off: Jose Castillo.

There is going to be some serious beef between the Mets and the Phillies this year, and I agree with Jose: the Phils won the World Series. Why are they so concerned with trash-talking the Mets?