Tough Weekend, But Now It's Over

After the Mets starting this past weekend's series with the Phillies in a big way, the Phillies bats answered and took the final two from the Mets, winning last night's game 11-5 (box score/wrap). 

Johan Santana was hammered for 10 runs in the 3 and 2/3 in what quickly became a tough game to watch.  On a positive note Wright hit a homer to give the team an early lead and Rod Barajas continued to pound Philly pitching this weekend (can someone convince him they play the Phillies every night).

On a different note, I don't get why Ike Davis and Angel Pagan needed the day off last night.  It's not like Moyer is a hard throwing lefty and that'd be an issue for Davis, and it also didn't seem that GMJr did anything better than Pagan.  I get days off, but guess what...the Mets had two last week, and one coming up on Thursday.  Jerry, you can rest your starters then.  

Either way the bottom line here is that this series is over and it's time to move on.  The team now has a new series ahead of them, and winning series is still the goal.  The Mets should forget about yesterday and just be concerned with heading to Cincinnati and trying to secure a .500 road swing.  They open tonight in Cincy with Oliver Perez on the hill against Mike Leake. 

While You Were Drinking...(Weekend Update)

For those of you who missed out on the hot stove this weekend, here's an update:

The Nats are apparently making a "strong run" at starter pitcher/innings eater Jon Garland, according to Ken Rosenthal on Twitter. Rosenthal also identifies Marquis and Doug Davis as others who interest the Nats. Not exactly a coup for the Nats, but one of these free agents, combined with Lannan, Zimmermann, Olsen and Stammen give the Nationals a respectable rotation. Oh yeah, and did I mention Stephen Strasburg?

According to Mark Sheldon, the Reds have agreed to an extension with Scott Rolen, and restructured his contract, which will save them about $5 million in 2010, and will provide a little financial relief for an organization rumored to be talking trades in an effort to cut salary.

Jon Morosi on Twitter, reported that the Cubs asked the Nats about Nyjer Morgan, as the Cubs work to find a new centerfielder. Meanwhile the NY Post, believes the Yankees have inuired about Carlos Zambrano as well as checking into the free agent market, in an effort to fill out their rotation.

It also looks as though the exodus from LA continues. First Figgins, Lackey and now Darren Oliver, have left Anaheim for "greener" pastures. ESPN is reporting that Oliver has signed a one year/$3.5 Million deal. A nice deal, for a quality bullpen arm.

Also ESPN is reporting that the A's are nearing a deal with free agent CF, CoCo Crisp.

And, finally, Bart Hubbuch of the NY Post, talks about the Mets back up left field options should they be unable to sign Jason Bay. He seems to think the team would not turn to Johnny Damon, but rather, may be more interested in Jonny Gomes.