Traditions - 12:37pm

Interesting...

First, John Maine looked good. I didn't say very-powering, but his mechanics were just fine and there was no sign of any lingering problems...

Second, Freddy Garcia's change up and slow curver were spot on... he had total command of both pitches and pitched 2 innings... the last batter, Nick Evans, got only 5 pitches from Garcia, all slow to medium curves.

On the other hand... I counted only 5 fastballs thrown... probably in the 83-85 range... all either way right... or too far inside. Definitely had no confidence in that pitch by the last 2 batters in his second inning, who both never saw a FB... seems to me there should be some concern here, though it is early in ST

Lastly, P Mike Antonini got welcomed to the big park, giving up two homers, one to deep center by David Wright, and a three-run shot down the left field line to Carlos Beltran... I retrieved the ball and will give it Mike... next year.... as a reminder of his welcome to the Mets' lineup.