Overheard at Shea

"Piazza would've dropped that ball."

Yes, you gotta love Mets fans. So loyal. So knowledgable.

You see, the Mets new catcher, Paul Lo Duca, had just caught a bullet from shortstop Jose Reyes to tag Alfonso Soriano at the plate, more or less deciding the fate of the game. The only problem?



Lo Duca dropped the ball. Fortunately the ump had some unfortunate Lasik surgery or something and called Soriano out. And, I must admit, it was a truly electric moment at Shea. So, I'll take the win. Especially since it put Tom Glavine one more game closer to winning 300 (he's only got 24 to go) and because it puts the Mets one win away from making my bold prediction come true.

To watch the controversial play at the plate, go here.