It will make me stronger

As hard as it seems, it is time to move on from last night's debacle. Sure, Castillo caused us all to feel that sharp blow to the stomach that can only come from a sporting event involving the team you live and die for, especially the Amazins. Outside of analyzing how warped it is that we are so invested in the performance of extremely well paid athletes, we have to move on as fans. The last 4 days have been excrutiating but the great thing about baseball in June is that there is a game today and 100 more to go. We can all analyze how Orlando Hudson would have caught that ball if Omar had not become suddenly deranged two years ago when he re-signed Castillo. We can cry about all the injuries and the "Woe is Us" Mets syndrome. Or we can get off the deck and break out our hearts for another wrenching game at the new improved Death Star stadium. Fernando Nieve, our new savior.

Don't Panic but Make a Dunn Deal

The Mets have been looking like a bad AAA team at times this past 2-3 weeks. It is hard to recognize many of the names and even harder to imagine significant contributions by some of these guys. So what should the Mets do:
1. Don't go get another shortstop. Let the current guys led by Alex Cora get the job done until Jose is back, even if it takes a couple of months.
2. Let Ollie work himself out and be that starter we trade for. There was a reason that he received a $36 million contract. Patience is difficult with him, but lets give it a try.
3. Big Splash: go try to get Adam Dunn. He is exactly what the team needs, a banger with a manageable contract. The Mets need a power hitter but cannot clog up 1B in case Delgado comes back. Dunn can play some first, play left, and be a DH in all the American League parks. His stats are incredible. He has consistently compiled a plus .900 OPS and always hits 40 HRs. Maybe he is not the best fielder but with Beltran and Church there is room for him to hack around in left. Plus he can play some 1B to help out.
There's the plan! Go get it done, hang around until August and make a move on first.