In his last start, Mike Pelfrey had a memorable yet very forgettable appearance at Citi Field. 

Johan Santana has seen the New York Mets' offense, so he knows not to have high expectations when he takes the mound. 

Johan Santana stopped the New York Mets' free fall. 

Apr. 

Apr. 

MET NOTES 

THE 1984 TIGERS won their first nine games, used that as a springboard for a 35-5 start and didn't stop winning until after thumping San Diego in the World Series. 

After starting the season 0-6, Washington's first homestand of the year wasn't much more pleasant. 

--RHP Garrett Mock could be establishing himself as one of the Nationals' new setup men. 

The Nationals can't blame their woes on their rotation. 

The New York Mets spent the offseason addressing a bullpen that was the main culprit of consecutive late-season collapses. 

Pedro Martinez could be coming soon to a ballpark near you. 

Apr. 

Life as a member of theWashingtonNationals has become a constant adjustment for Josh Willingham, who went from a guaranteed spot in the lineup when the club acquired him in November to the odd man out this spring. 

Maybe it was too much to ask for.