It's not too often the Mets overshadow the Yankees in these parts, but for the next three days the Amazins take center stage with their battle for first place against the Phillies.

Johan Santana gets the start tonight for the Mets. It will be interesting to see of he pitches like the ace who the Mets gave nearly $150 million to, or if he will perform like the pitcher who's seemingly been just good (or bad) enough to lose.

I'm sure the Mets didn't pay all that money for their ace to have eight wins with 2/3 of the season to go. For Mets fans, it's time they get their money's worth and it starts tonight.