Defeat the Empire

Curt looks like he's either still hurting, or done. Maybe both. All indications are, Curt-in-the-pen isn't gonna work. This one hurts.

The saving grace for Boston is that Tim Redding pitches today, and Darrell May on Sunday. A split should be relatively easy to get.

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One for the Ages

Mike's shot to right field was just classic Piazza. He took a fastball outside and eye-level and smacked it out with a vintage swing.

And more importantly, the Mets beat the Braves. We only get to say that about four times a year. Tom Glavine and John Smoltz go at it tonight it what appears to be a surefire Braves victory.

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The End of an Al?

That's Al Leiter's rookie card with the Yankees from 1988. Could his career end where is started, 17 years ago?

Leiter was designated for assignment by the Marlins yesterday, and some reports (and common sense) suggest that Leiter could be on his way to help the starting pitching-weak Yankees. Although his ERA is in ths high 6's, I wouldn't be surprised if Al can suck it up and contribute to one last pennant drive in New York.