This Week's Expectations

In no particular order, here's what I expect from the Mets this week:

• Dominance from Johan Santana - He should shut down this Mariners lineup and when he faces the Yanks on the big stage this weekend, he will be ready to show he's worthy every penny.
• A double header split on Friday - The Mets might be the worst team in doubleheaders. I fully expect a loss in one of the two games. They just better not get swept.
• More home runs from Carlos Beltran - I have a strange feeling he'll hit 3 more bombs this week. All from the left side of the plate.
• David Wright to get his groove back - Someone stole his mojo and Wright needs to get it back. He's showing some small signs of getting back in sync but he needs a breakout stretch.
• The bullpen to blow a lead - It's been like 6 games since the bullpen has given up the lead in a game. It's bound to happen this week.
• Luis Castillo heads to the DL - I'm so glad we signed him to a multi-year deal.
• The trade rumor mill churns faster - Adam Dunn, Jason Bay, Xavier Nady, etc.
• The "fertilizer" comment to die quickly - Jerry Manuel's analogy will deservedly die on Tuesday.
• The Mets sweep the Mariners - Anything less is unacceptable
• The Mets take 3 from the Yanks