TRAV - Trading beanballs

This afternoon, my dad and I went to see the Mets-Cardinals spring training game. Ugly for Mets fans--the final score was Mets 3, Cards 11. I have to say, I thought the Mets' fielding today was sloppy. The Cards, on the other hand, had their act together. Based on this game, I'd fear this' year won't be much better than the last couple were for the Mets, but the Cards have good prospects for post season play.

One highlight that didn't make the sports page: in his first at bat, Cliff Floyd was hit by a pitch. In his next at bat, Floyd had a decent hit that appeared to bounce off the pitcher's leg! That struck me as a fair payback.