Johan Santana (pictured) was justifiably frustrated and defensive after yet another hard-luck loss Saturday, this one a 3-2 decision to the Yankees. Despite a sterling 3.01 ERA, Santana has lost his past four decisions. Santana wasn’t happy with fill-in umpire Mike Everitt’s very tight strike zone during Saturday’s game, either.

Colleague Joel Sherman writes that yesterday was just another example of why the Yankees were wise to steer clear of a Santana trade in the offseason.

Colleague Mike Vaccaro expands that theme by pointing the finger at the Mets’ entire $140 million roster.

Jose Reyes’ baserunning blunder against Andy Pettitte played a crucial role in the Mets’ second consecutive Subway Series loss.

Today’s finale with the Yankees, meanwhile, could be a decisive moment for Ollie Perez, at least as far as his Mets career is concerned.

In the notebook, there are Met items on Moises Alou and Andy Phillips included.

Finally, colleague Steve Serby has an interesting Q&A with the outspoken Jerry Manuel.