The Mets bested the Cards last night finally ending St. Louis’s victory party. Glavine looked sharp, though I doubt we see him go seven plus much this season. Joe Smith, the most generic named Met looked impressive, and should be able to mature at the major league level.

The best play, in my opinion, was the deadly accurate throw by Carlos Beltran to nail David Eckstein at the plate while Tony LaRussa tugged on his flask and sang his songs. Also impressive was the double play to end the inning when St. Louis had em full. I did the same fist pump as Valentin.

Wagner looked rusty and ineffective and I’m not really sure why Willie felt the need to bring him in the game when Heilman barely had time to work up a sweat. Alou seemed spry, though I think it’s a safe bet to imagine Endy gets as many starts in left. The guy is a great hitter and can help protect Wright better than Uncle Cliff, but he just doesn’t look that durable.

I was watching the game at Fox and Hound so I didn’t get to hear Joe “the Beating” Morgan and Jon “the Human Asswhip” Miller worship the Cardinals which I can assume was achieved with extreme prejudice.

So here we are again; first place, the best record in baseball if only for one day. With no Mets baseball tonight, NCAA tourney action, a copy of The Good Shepherd to preview and Need for Speed: Carbon for PS3 I guess I have plenty to do, but I can’t wait for Wednesday.

Let’s Go Mets