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Delgado Has the Will and Finds a Way New York Times (registration required): "Delgado's leadoff homer propelled the Mets to a 4-3 victory and improved their record to 18-9." It’s no secret, he’s gamebreaker Newsday columnist Mark Herrmann: "The point he was making, though, is one worth thinking about: Maybe Delgado is even better than people think he is." Martinez Sees Gem Go To Pot New York Post (registration required): "Not only did remain unbeaten in 2006, Pedro Martinez got his first non-win of the season last night." Pedro-Mania always reigns at Shea New York Daily News columnist Lisa Olson: "When Martinez takes the mound in Queens, the game becomes so much more. It's an event, a happening, a spiritual revival that entwines the cult of celebrity with old-fashioned love of sport." Billy Blows Another New York Post columnist Kevin Kernan (registration required): "Maybe it's a bit premature to start calling him Braden Wagner, but it is time to be concerned about Billy Wagner." Matsui's second coming New York Daily News: "Matsui lasted until last night before committing his first error of the season in the Mets' 4-3, 12-inning win over Pittsburgh, flubbing a grounder to his left in the 10th." Pirates Meet The Endy New York Post (registration required): "You might have never guessed it, but Endy Chavez boasts a pretty sizable fan club - charter members include Pedro Martinez, Willie Randolph, Omar Minaya ... even Steve Phillips."