It looks like Carlos Delgado is back. Jerry Manuel moved Carlos back to the 5th spot in the lineup and he performed well with three hits, a walk and two RBIs. Carlos has been a tough out in July and has raised his batting average to a respectable .261, which is up twenty points from the beginning of the month.

What do you think? Is Carlos Delgado indeed back or will he slide again?

I saw it on SNY. It was not a mirage. Carlos Delgado laid down a clumsy but effective bunt to counter the ridiculous infield shift that the Nationals had in place. Carlos got himself an infield hit on the play. The play didn't have an effect on the game but it showed a willingness of Carlos to do what he can to help the team.

A couple of days ago Carlos Delgado was on his way out. After yesterday he may just be on his way back in. I'm hoping the new groove sticks because our replacement options are dwindling fast.

"WE know how this ends for Carlos Delgado Carlos Delgado with the Mets New York Mets . We might not know the exact date or the exact term, be it designated for assignment or outright release, but we see the bread crumbs now heading toward the exit." Joel Sherman - NY Post

Carlos' two home runs helped lift the Mets over John Smoltz and the Braves. More importantly, the performance throws a little water on the idea that the Mets should replace Delgado at first with either Moises Alou or Ryan Church. That idea has been getting a lot of talk but recent events with Alou make the move less likely.

There are some serious rants about the Mets on this podcast. A lot of talk about the recent losses to San Diego at home. Problems include Guillermo Mota, Carlos Delgado and pitching in general. Also some thoughts on the trade for Jeff Conine and the hopeful return of Pedro Martinez.

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Jose Reyes has been Named NL Player of the Month. He deserved it too, hitting .356, 26 runs scored, 17 stolen bases, 5 triples, and 18 RBI's from the leadoff spot. He is the most exciting player in baseball now, A-Rod can choke on his home runs as far as i'm concerned.

John Maine was also named the NL Pitcher of the Month with a 4-0 perfect record and a 1.35 ERA.