Once again it's on

**3:35 ET**

Pedro just struck out his 10th batter (LaRue), having been more or less untouchable since the mistake to Dunn. He's already at 82 pitches, tho, and not out of the 5th yet. I'd really like to see the offense get him a W. Actually, make it a dozen for Pedro. Oh what I'd give for 175 innings like this.

Cameron and Mientkiewicz both singled to set the table for David Wright. Back to the compucast...

**2:38 ET**

Mets trail 3-1. Adam Dunn is a beast, and it looks like he's starting to think so himself, doing a little "Cadillacing" after his absolutely-no-doubt three run blast. Pedro has settled in the 2nd and struck out three straight, though.

**1:40 ET**

Jeremy Bonderman looks nasty, even on the small, pixellated screen. He's struck out 5 through two innings, walking 1.

Oliver Perez is just getting started against the Brewers... just got his first of what will probably be over 200 Ks in 2005.

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It's Opening Day, and the Mets are throwing Pedro Martinez against Paul Wilson. I'm a happy man.

Of course, if Pedro should run into trouble against the Reds lineup, which will be formidable until the injuries hit, there will only be eight relievers to call on. Yes, despite his rocky finish to the exhibition season, Fortunato has deservedly made the squad, bringing the number of pitchers to thirteen. And they said the bullpen wasn't deep.

The Yankees-Red Sox game last night was an exhibition of the truly awesome collection of baseball talent in the Boogie-Down. I found myself more than impressed, almost intimidated, by the sight of Randy Johnson sulking out to the mound, in what must be the longest pinstripes ever tailored, in front of a screaming capacity crowd of die-hards and celebrities. His control was actually a little off, as evidenced by the two walks and the hit given up to Jay Payton on a 1-2 count, but he still did his thing.

Between the hitting and Damon's struggles in center, there was nothing to indicate that the Sox are even better. Those two are really a division unto themselves, and it just plain sucks for the fans of their three little sisters in the AL East, and whoever wants to beat one of them for the title.

More to follow throughout the day...