These are not Steve Phillips' free agent signings.
Pedro threw seven dominant innings and Carlos Beltran made sure it stood up, clubbing a three-run home run off the scoreboard in right center. These guys are not huge additions "on paper." They are huge additions.
Martinez, through six starts, has exceeded my most optimistic expectations. How has the National League been hitting against Pedro v33.0? Try .148/.191/.221. It's the Special Olympics every fifth day.
As for Beltran, he still hasn't enjoyed much of a hot streak, or his usual thievery of bases, but he will, and it will be awesome. In the meantime, he's still hitting over .300 with 4 homers and 17 RBI. That's not a bad "down" month for a centerfielder.
Jose Reyes responded to my criticism in yesterday's post by going 4-5 with 2 R and 2 SB. He also worked his way into a 3-1 count, at which point Doug Mientkiewicz (who does seem very likeable) started pacing the dugout with his finger to his lips as if Reyes were throwing a no-hitter and not to be distracted/jinxed. Ineffective, ultimately, as he grounded out, but funny.
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Nice swipe at the handicapped community there, Doyle (if that's even your real name). Let me sum up my hoarse outrage with your callousness this way: Every Day Is Special Olympics.
(Side note: What is the handicapped parking situation at the Special Olympics? Is it still just the two spots?)
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