The Mets came to the realization yesterday that John Maine may not be 100% for the rest of the year and that they will continue to have to rely on their shaky bullpen.  After Maine was only able to go 5 innings, albeit scoreless, the bullpen proceeded to give up 5 runs and blow the game for the Amazin’s.  When asked what the plan was moving forward, pitching coach Dan Warthen pointed out “Well, we did just add Luis Ayala to steady things a bit,”… he then broke down sobbing like a teething infant and excused himself.

The Yankees, forced to address their decimated pitching staff while desperately pushing to make the playoffs, will likely be forced to call someone up from the minors this weekend to fill holes left by injury.  When asked what the plan was moving forward, pitching coach Dave Eiland pointed out “Well, we do have Pavano and Hughes waiting in the wings if we need them,”… he then broke down sobbing like a teething infant and excused himself.

Giants backup WR Domenik Hixon put on a show in last night’s preseason contest against the Browns, catching 2 TD passes and returning a free kick for his 3rd TD,  all in the first quarter!  Upon seeing this, Plaxico Burress declared his back had miraculously healed and promptly resolved his contract issues over the phone on the sideline.

CC Sabathia continued his torrid run for the Brewers, firing his fifth complete game and making him 8-0 since joining the team.  With the acquisition and subsequent heavy reliance on Sabathia, the Brew Crew has ensured themselves a valid run at the playoffs.  They have also ensured that Sabathia will not be any competetion to them after he leaves via free agency, as they will have left his arm about as strong as whipped margarine.