I've known along that this Mets team was special. I've watched a no-hitter, two one-hitters, the ascension of possibly the most improbable ace ever and taken joy in every minute. Now, at last, I reveal the Mets' secret weapon.
My daughter, Grace, born in the middle of February, a spring training filled with dark clouds and questions swirling around ownership, Santana's shoulder, and the rotation. One month after her birth, the Mets ownership reached a settlement in the Madoff fiasco and things just seemed to get better for the team.
They started out hot, saw some injuries, but also some outstanding fill-in work by players like Captain Kirk, and some really good pitching. They've overcome injuries to their first through fourth string shortstops, their cleanup hitter hitting under .200 all season, and the demise of Mike Pelfrey. Through it all, they've remained at a steady 3-7 games above .500, and have been chasing those amazing Nats with some tenacity.
Not sure how things will finish up, but just to have awesome things happening (like a no-hitter, a potential All-Star game starter and Cy Young, please, and oh my god, some playoff hopes) is amazing. Being able to share them with the Mets' good luck charm takes it to a whole new level.
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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