Despite much struggle during his emergency service with the big club, Carlos Gomez looks to be emerging as the outfielder and hitter the Mets thought he would be. Gomez isn’t where right where he needs to be, but is quickly developing into the exciting player many hoped he would become. Speed, power, and defense in one package; this young man has the potential to be a staple  in the Mets lineup just like those two young fellas at short and third. It appeared that  Willie had a some words of caution for the speedster’s trot around the bases after is solo homerun blast, but after the struggles he had early, few can find fault with his satisfaction. Alou’s return will be bittersweet as it likely triggers Gomez demotion. if Gomez continues to develop, once he goes back down in order to play every day, Shea will surely anticipate his return

Sosa looked sharp again with another Sosa-2007-esque performance. For some reason I haven’t put this guy into solid rotation yet. I keep waiting for the honeymoon to be over and he keeps defying my expectations.  Maybe it’s ingrained in my brain to not be sold on his ability as the moment I do, he goes back to the 2006 version. Being a Mets fan encompasses many and odd dementia.

I love Keith Hernandez as much as anyone and I‘m really glad he‘s back, but come on Keith, stop eating on the air. Mex cracks me up with his grumpy old man routine and his gripes about “the country club” baseball culture of today’s game.

Paul LoDuca was given a two game suspension for his tirade during Saturday night’s match-up against the A’s in which he tossed his catching gear on the field. LoDuca appealed the suspension and played in the opening game of the series against St. Louis. The conventional wisdom would speculate LoDuca will drop his appeal on Tuesday, sit for the final two games of the Cardinal series and be back in time to take on Philly. I hope this is the case as the Mets will look to put some more space between Philadelphia and will need the competitive leadership of Paulie “The Undertaker.”

And finally, it looks like Mr. Green is back and ready to go after his much bemoaned time off to heal a broken foot. I don’t want to jump the gun and pronounce the Mets out of their June funk prematurely, but a four game winning streak is a good start. I have to wonder if Charlie Samuels pulling out the home whites has anything to do with the Mets resurgence…

Man I love the walkoff wins at Shea, there is really nothing else like it.

Let’s Go Mets!