Just in case Mets fans aren't quite feeling bad enough...
Scott Kazmir, who was "destined" to be the Mets ace but was inexplicably traded for the mediocre starter Victor Zambrano in 2004, was dominant again last night in his fifth start since coming off the disabled list. In a 7-3 win over Texas, the lefty allowed one run on three hits, while striking out 10.
This season, the 24-year-old is 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA.
Zambrano, meanwhile, went 10-14 in three years with the Mets, and is currently out of the majors.
So, where would the Mets be if their starting rotation included Johan Santana, John Maine, Scott Kazmir and Pedro Martinez? Answer: a lot closer to first place than last place.
— Pete Catapano
