Well, I felt damn good about the Mets until that disasterous inning. Still, I'm glad Piazza and Matsui are playing well. I'm not that worried about Trachsel, he'll be fine. But without reading all the details on the contract, I don't see the big need to sign him to a contract extension. Trachsel is an OK starting pitcher, nothing more, nothing less.

On the FAN yesterday, Francesca said the Tigers could win it.

Best at bat of the season?:
Frank Thomas had a 17 pitch AB, including 12 straight fouls followed by ball 4.

Best manager in baseball?:
After the White Sox loss, Ozzie Guillen said "Go out and get drunk."

The AP's numbers on opening day payrolls have:
Yankees $183 million
Boston $125
Angels $101
Mets (unclear from article)
Phillies $93

The Yanks almost double the fifth highest payroll in baseball.
By the way, Brewers: $27.5 million.