Around the MLB

• In Matsui we trust - The Rockies picked up their first road win of the season yesterday 4-3 thanks in large part to a tremendous outing by new pitcher Jason Hirsh. Hirsh was dominant striking out 8 in 6 and 2/3 innings but not quite as much of a joy to watch as the mighty Kaz Matsui! I never realized how fast this guy was. Wow! Matsui was Greg Maddux biggest nightmare last night with 3 hits, 2 stolen bases, an r.b.i, and a run scored. There's a reason Matsui flamed out in New York and I'm sure Rockies fans will see it soon but it was nice of him to play this well at least for a night.
• Meet the Mets, Meet the Mets- The Mets are looking like the class of baseball right now. Their lineup is absolutely terrifying, and their pitching has been remarkable so far. Last night they embarassed the Atlanta Braves 11-1 boosting the Mets record up to 4-0. Oliver Perez was terriffic as was Jose Reyes. Reyes shined in this game going 3-6 with two triples, 4 r.b.i's and a run scored. I said this last year and I'll say it again, nobody is funner to watch in baseball than Jose Reyes.
• Trouble in Houston - Not quite time to panic yet but Houston really does have a problem, and that problem is their anemic offense. The Astros only crossed the plate twice last night in a 4-2 loss to the Cardinals. I'm not expert but I don't think having an offense who gives pitchers no run support is the best way to sway Roger Clemens your way when he finally does decide to come back and play baseball.
• Yankees lose, Yes! - I always love when the Yankees lose. It just makes a good day for me. I don't care how early in the season it is, or who was pitching or anything, I just love to see them lose, and they did yesterday to the Orioles 6-4. Even with the Yankees potent offense I don't know how you can ignore their pitching problems right now. They don't have a single guy who scares you. Mike Mussina, one of their more reliable guys in the past got hit around yesterday by the Orioles. I'm lovin it.