What a difference a closer makes

24 Jul

Posted by Chuck Wipple as Mets, MLB

Fortunately for the Mets (and my sucky ass fantasy team), John Maine actually put together a quality start. Even more importantly, Billy Wagner was on the mound to close it out. While the Mets are still not a championship caliber team , they are not even a .500 team if Billy ends up missing an extended portion of the season. His absence Tuesday highlights the Mets need for another shut down reliever (Brain Fuentes, Huston Street) to solidify the bullpen. But as for last night, the Mets can enjoy a hard fought victory.