From Newsday:

"This Royals season is a long way from the World Series, which is where first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz was with the Red Sox two years ago (before a season with the Mets).

"I think the hardest thing is to mentally stay in it," said Mientkiewicz, who had a double yesterday and is hitting .248. "I know I've given some at-bats away late in games. But you just keep fighting, saying 'these at-bats in the big leagues are priceless. Don't give them away.' ""

He never gave away any balls, even if they were priceless. Enjoy your stay at KC, looser.

From the New York Times:

"Mets officials were aware of Zambrano's elbow discomfort, but, from conversations with him, they did not know that he was close to tearing a tendon. It was an acute event, something that could have been handled better, Randolph and Minaya said, but not completely prevented. Otherwise, he would not have been pitching.

"It should be a lesson that if you have some discomfort that you should communicate that to uniformed personnel," Minaya said. "

Does he mean Mr. Met?