Monday, August 18, 2008

Monday morning quarterbacking

  • The Mets 'pen did it again. The newest member of the bullpen, Luis Ayala, did not pitch in the 5-2 loss to the Pirates on Monday. Instead, it was Brian Stokes who coughed up the lead in the 6th, and Pedro Feliciano gave up what proved to be the winning run in the 8th. Bring on the Braves, as the somewhat-faded rivalry renews at Shea Tuesday through Thursday.
  • Yankees news: MLB.com is reporting Carl Pavano may start for the Yankees on Saturday in Baltimore. He still plays?
  • Sox tonight in their second home park, Camden Yards, as they take on the Orioles. After dropping both games of a rain-shortened two game set to the Jays, Jon Lester will take his 11-4 mark to the hill against Jeremy Guthrie.
  • In football: Many people who follow the New England Patriots have wondered what would happen to the Pats if star quarterback Tom Brady was unable to play due to injury. In New England's 27-10 Brady-less loss to the Buccaneers last night on national television, Patriots fans - and football fans everywhere caught a glimpse of how that situation would turn out. The answer? Not too great. Fourth-year backup Matt Cassel went 6 of 10 for 57 yards, followed by rookie Kevin O'Connell putting up a not-so-impressive 6 of 15 for 61 yards and 1 pick. Cassel, O'Connell, and Matt Gutierrez, the fourth QB on the Pats' roster, have started a combined zero games in the NFL. Pats fans better hope for a quick return from Brady. If not, maybe New England might want to take a look at Daunte Culpepper, who is still sitting at home.

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