The Way Out

Moises Alou insisted Sunday that he will be back in the lineup tonight - an assurance that the Mets haven't been willing to back up until they see him work out before the game. But will that be enough to change their fortunes?

Ryan Church was placed on the disabled list Monday, retroactive to June 5, so even if the Mets get Alou back, they lose a bat while they get one.

Pedro Martinez is back and was on the mound Sunday when the Mets finished off a four-game sweep at the hands of the Padres.

So what exactly will get the Mets back on track?

Omar Minaya said that the Mets are better than they have shown. Willie Randolph insists that their time is coming.

But as we detail in today's Record in my story  and in Bob Klapisch's column  the problems are not easily resolved. No one seems to have an answer other than, just wait.

Do you believe? Is this group capable of turning this around and erasing the Phillies lead?