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Wow raise your hand if you’ve ever seen David Wright that heated before - me neither.

In case you missed it DJ Carrasco drilled Ryan Braun in what was an obvious retaliation move after a Ricky Weeks BOMB. Carrasco was immediately ejected and the next logical move on everyone’s mind was: David Wright is gonna get hit in his next AB.

But Collins wasn’t gonna let that happen so he yanked Wright from the lineup when the Mets returned to the dugout. 

D-Wright was VERY UNHAPPY storming around the dugout and getting pretty damn close to his skipper’s face while protesting. He stormed off down the tunnel only to return, position himself next to TC and continue to voice his displeasure.

WOW i love the drama and I honestly love the way it’s played out. 

Good for Wright for being pissed off. He should want to be in there and he should want to be the guy who gets hit instead of someone else.

And Good for Collins for pulling David. The truth is we need him for the longhaul. At 8-0 the game was out of hand so there was no reason to risk your best player, captain and face of the franchise. 

I’m not even worried about Wright catching a fastball to the dome ala Ron Cey in ‘81 WS. The real danger is the brawl that could easily erupt after he gets thrown at.

If benches clear Wright could easily get hurt being at the center of a basebrawl scrum. An injury and/or suspension is the LAST thing anyone needs.

TC did the right thing. 

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I give Collins credit for not making the easy decision and replacing the suddenly awful pitcher but I still think we need a new closer. Francisco allowed arun on 2H, and 1BB in the 9th. 

Technically speaking Francisco got the job done but it didn’t instill any confidence.

Meanwhile how ‘but Miguel Batista who pitched seven scoreless innings.  TC’s decision to stay with Bautista sure paid off Mon.  In truth it was a dillouted Brewer line-up but never mind that Baitista needed a solid outing 

Daniel Murphy is really doing his thing these days extended his hitting streak to 10 games, going 2-for-4 with a run batted in and a run scored.

Bravo Ronny Cedeno who drove on a successful suicide squeeze in the sixth inning.

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Wow… After friday nite’s 9th inning I didn’t think Sunday’s game could possibly be worse… and then it was.

Frank Francisco went Benitez again by immediately allowing the first 3 batters to reach with no out before going crazy on the ump over balls strikes. Acosta almost got us out of it until Giancarlo (?!?) Stanton launched a 2 out, walk off grand slam.

OK Terry who’s next in line for closer? Because Francisco clearly needs a break from his duties at the moment. 

FrankFranc lost control of his emotions out there and I gotta believe that convinced TC to make a change. 

Collins had the acumen and class not to announce anything during postgame but change is definitely afoot. 

BMF loved the TC quote “ I’m not going to address that right now, when emotions are running high.” That was a brilliant look into Collins’ mindset. 

Terry also said there are ” 8 options” to close - my money sez Jon Rausch gets the nod. I mean if you have an 8 foot tall pitcher he should be closing for you.