New York Mets Offseason WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

[Bossanova]

Im watching online & its pretty amazing how few people are sticking it out to the end.
Brewers just went up 5-1!!!!

Sadly thats how many people were there when it started. And in the nicest way possible. Fuck your Brewers

[brettmojo]

http://www.iphonefaq.org/images/archives/selfdestruct.jpg

[King Hippos Bandaid]

we suck and deserve to golf with the Yanks


Im gonna drink my pain away

[brettmojo]

we suck and deserve to golf with the Yanks


Im gonna drink my pain away
The Mets might have to golf somewhere else... The Yanks made their reservations a month ago.

[Bossanova]

So who else is joining me for the Tampa Bay Rays bandwagon jumping for the playoffs

[Snoogans]

So who else is joining me for the Tampa Bay Rays bandwagon jumping for the playoffs

like they have any chance


and damn boss. The mets must hurt. Even philly teams dont choke this bad.

I bet you wish you could go back to when Beltran STAIRED AT STRIKE 3 RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE TO END THE NLCS

[Friday]

So who else is joining me for the Tampa Bay Rays bandwagon jumping for the playoffs

are you going to the game tomorrow?

and more importantly, are you coming to the bar night tomorrow to drink the pain away with me, hammersavage, and JoeTheBartender?

[Bossanova]

like they have any chance


and damn boss. The mets must hurt. Even philly teams dont choke this bad.

I bet you wish you could go back to when Beltran STAIRED AT STRIKE 3 RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE TO END THE NLCS

Yeah, this is the worst thing I have ever seen. I would do anything to get the Mets back to that point in time. At least they were in the playoffs

[cougarjake13]

Yeah, this is the worst thing I have ever seen. I would do anything to get the Mets back to that point in time. At least they were in the playoffs

yeh and i'd tell him to swing away like mel gibsons wife said in signs

[King Hippos Bandaid]

beer # 5 u gotta bereave

[Doogie]

yeh and i'd tell him to swing away like mel gibsons wife said in signs

Ohhh we followed up a painful loss with a quote for a bad movie...ouch.

Then again, you do wish the dopey bastard swung away. This team deserves everything they get...when you have a man on 3rd with nobody out in the bottom of the 9th and cant drive him in, you stink. Painful to watch them collapse again. I hope tommorow's game gets rained out, so I have an extra day to re-cooperate.

[K.C.]

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Well...I guess you guys can start the K-Rod for '09 push.


Not even Epo's Brewers can screw this one up.



*jinx*
*jinx*
*jinx*

[docgoblin]

I've got a terrible feeling about Santana on three days rest. Especially given the amount of pitches he's throwing lately. Besides, what does it matter who the starter is when you consistently leave men in scoring position with less than two outs? It looks like the Cubs are just riding it out now, so the Brewers are in good shape these next two days. Stupid Craig Carton guaranteed a sweep this weekend, Boomer said he'd punch him in the face Monday if the Mets choke. I hope he sticks to his promise.

[Snoogans]

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Well...I guess you guys can start the K-Rod for '09 push.


Not even Epo's Brewers can screw this one up.



*jinx*
*jinx*
*jinx*

There was actually more words to that song other then Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye?

[K.C.]

There was actually more words to that song other then Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye?

Surprisingly, yes.


The original's better than the Bananarama version, though.

The lip syncing is horrific, and maybe the worst attempt at it I've ever seen (and no, it's not Youtube video lag), and as someone in the Youtube comments points out, the singer looks like Meathead from All In The Family

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[scottinnj]

um.
things stopping me.... well, there's money.
and money.
i am not a rich fuck who has premium seats but chooses not to go... i am a ham and egger who must watch her spending very carefully.

but if you want to buy me some tickets from an online scalper i will happily go! :bye:

That's a shame. I'm in the same boat. Just got back from spending like 300 bucks on glasses for the kids.

But it's Shea Stadium, never to be again. I've been there when they hosted the Phils-I know a lot of people (Opie) talks trash about it, but Shea and Veterans Stadium are the parks I really fell in love with baseball in.

As much as I bash the Mets, it's always fun to goof on and with you Mets fans. I hope someone gets you tickets.

[PD]

as upsetting as it is, this is way less upsetting than last year.
Last year they were the best team in the division, and threw it away.
This year they had opportunities, but couldn't capitalize. Last year their defense made incredible bonehead plays. This year they couldn't recover from loss of John Maine and Billy Wagner.

Yes they screwed up. Minaya made a number of tactical errors, especially on the pen- like not keeping Stephen Register, but instead relying on Matt Wise being healthy. Willie (and Manuel as well) over used a bad pen. Aaron Heilman collapsed.

The difference in record though isn't that the Mets are worse than last year, it's that the Phillies were better. a month ago the Brewers were locked into the Wild Card- so it shouldnt be shocking that they made it back.

I'll be there tomorrow. I don't know if it would be better for them to lose today and be out of it before tomorrow- so the fans can forget this season and just remember the good times.

[BeerBandit]

Why am I doing this to myself? Why am I watching this game? I have come to terms with the fact that they are not making the playoffs. I'm actually a little happy that I'll be getting my $200 back from unusable playoff tickets. So please tell me why I'm sitting here on my couch, eating Kraft Dinner (I'm not Canadian, I just love calling it that), taking a break from painting Babybandit's new room, and watching this team.

[K.C.]

Why am I doing this to myself? Why am I watching this game? I have come to terms with the fact that they are not making the playoffs. I'm actually a little happy that I'll be getting my $200 back from unusable playoff tickets. So please tell me why I'm sitting here on my couch, eating Kraft Dinner (I'm not Canadian, I just love calling it that), taking a break from painting Babybandit's new room, and watching this team.

Ummm....Sadism??

Come on...you know the Mets will win today, just to keep that glimmer of hope alive, before they crush you guys once more tomorrow.

Just like that 14-1 game, or however badly they beat Florida on that Saturday before the Glavine debacle last year.

I'm a Mets fan today, for strategic purposes.

Let's go Mets!!!!

[PD]

Ummm....Sadism??

Come on...you know the Mets will win today, just to keep that glimmer of hope alive, before they crush you guys once more tomorrow.

Just like that 14-1 game, or however badly they beat Florida on that Saturday before the Glavine debacle last year.

I'm a Mets fan today, for strategic purposes.

Let's go Mets!!!!

despite your taunting, you don't really get us.
This isn't last year. It's tough, but its just the way it is.

It's either meant to be, or its not.....

[Friday]

despite your taunting, you don't really get us.
This isn't last year. It's tough, but its just the way it is.

It's either meant to be, or its not.....

PD... i like the way your mind works. :wink:

and I love my team... no matter what.

[K.C.]

despite your taunting, you don't really get us.
This isn't last year. It's tough, but its just the way it is.

It's either meant to be, or its not.....

Oh, please.

If the Mets hold on today and the Brewers somehow lose against the JV Cubs today, every Met fan will be screaming 'it's destiny' for the next 18 hours of so.

It's the most schizophrenic fanbase in sports. They're ready to jump after every loss, and ready to proclaim their team one of the five greatest teams in sports history after every win.

(Not talking about you specifically, PD...or Friday...or Boss, who's perpetually a miserable curmudgeon about all his teams, regardless of wins or losses....just the fanbase, in general).

[K.C.]

On a side note, Santana is amazing.

The fact that he's been able to pull this off is a testament to the guy.

[spoon]

PD... i like the way your mind works. :wink:

and I love my team... no matter what.

Wow, you certainly come out of the woodwork when "your team" is in the playoff hunts. I have to say I seriously have my red wing/met doubts.

Also, how bad is this going to be if the pen loses it in the 9th!?! If it doesn't happen, you know the Brewers are winning their last two so this win would be meaningless.

[Friday]

On a side note, Santana is amazing.

The fact that he's been able to pull this off is a testament to the guy.

he is the best thing to happen to this team in some time.
i love watching a player who clearly adores the game as much as i do.

oh.... and he's dreamy.... :wub:

[spoon]

On a side note, Santana is amazing.

The fact that he's been able to pull this off is a testament to the guy.

He has been amazing for a long time KC. And what's even more impressive to me is that Minny lost both Santana and Hunter (after years of the same) yet continue to be in the playoff races time and time again.

Twins have the best organization in MLB hands down.

[Friday]

Wow, you certainly come out of the woodwork when "your team" is in the playoff hunts. I have to say I seriously have my red wing/met doubts.

Also, how bad is this going to be if the pen loses it in the 9th!?! If it doesn't happen, you know the Brewers are winning their last two so this win would be meaningless.

spoon, you are an asshole. i post in this thread all year.
go back to the hockey threads and get ready to be disappointed, yet again, by your Avs.

[K.C.]

He has been amazing for a long time KC. And what's even more impressive to me is that Minny lost both Santana and Hunter (after years of the same) yet continue to be in the playoff races time and time again.

Twins have the best organization in MLB hands down.

I'm aware of that.

But this is the first time he's pitched on three days rest in like four years, in the most volatile of circumstances, and he's gotten next to no run support.

This is amazing even for him.


...now bring on Heilman for the 9th!!!

[spoon]

spoon, you are an asshole. i post in this thread all year.
go back to the hockey threads and get ready to be disappointed, yet again, by your Avs.

Yes, you're so right as the first time you posted in this thread was post #880.

And hasn't Detroit been taken off the map yet?!

[PD]

Oh, please.

If the Mets hold on today and the Brewers somehow lose against the JV Cubs today, every Met fan will be screaming 'it's destiny' for the next 18 hours of so.

It's the most schizophrenic fanbase in sports. They're ready to jump after every loss, and ready to proclaim their team one of the five greatest teams in sports history after every win.

(Not talking about you specifically, PD...or Friday...or Boss, who's perpetually a miserable curmudgeon about all his teams, regardless of wins or losses....just the fanbase, in general).
I'm old school (and old). I root for my team, win or lose. I know there are plenty of bandwagoneers who proclaim they are the greatest- and wanna bitch slap other fans. I don't do that. I also don't mind your posts- I see where its from, and you too love your team - and love to tweak those who would tweak you back . I said this several years ago on OA.com- my slogan was A.B.A - Anyone But Atlanta. Even though I can't root for Phils, at least they have real fans, unlike most Atlanta fans who think stealing a chant from FSU is being a fan.

On a side note, Santana is amazing.

The fact that he's been able to pull this off is a testament to the guy.
yes. no matter what, he's money.

[spoon]

Friday's a Dodger Fan Now Too!

[spoon]

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r138/mred142/aaron.jpg

I'm ready!!!

[spoon]

DAMN!

Now I'm ready to see Santana lose great outings in EVERY way possible.

This time, he'll blow it himself!

[Kevin]

So, how many phone calls from Hank is Cashman getting tonight?

[Kevin]

Damn, that looked good off the bat.

[K.C.]

2-0 Cubs already.


Somewhere, Epo's getting a little anxious.

[spoon]

Damn, that looked good off the bat.

I don't even hate the Mets, but that would have had me on the fucking floor.

[Friday]

hiiii....... we're going to need you to go ahead ..... and pitch again tomorrow....

http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2008/02/large_santan0229.jpg


BELIEVE, FUCKERS!

[Kevin]

Gotta give it to Johan. He showed that he is a big time #1 ace today..

[K.C.]

I don't even hate the Mets, but that would have had me on the fucking floor.

x2


Guess we'll have to settle for Ollie walking 12 in three innings tomorrow for our entertainment.

[spoon]

Or the Brewers losing one of the next two to force a playoff game at Shea to close out the stadium in historic losing fashion!

[PD]

Or the Brewers losing one of the next two to force a playoff game at Shea to close out the stadium in historic losing fashion!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/frostyli/emoticon/wackylaugh.gif


absolutely brilliant pitching performance.

[Kevin]

Or the Brewers losing one of the next two to force a playoff game at Shea to close out the stadium in historic losing fashion!

That would be purely awesome, and would almost make up for my team being a bunch of overpaid faggots.

[PD]

That would be purely awesome, and would almost make up for my team being a bunch of overpaid faggots.

H8tr

[spoon]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/frostyli/emoticon/wackylaugh.gif


absolutely brilliant pitching performance.

To be honest, I'm actually pulling for the Mets to get in. I just like having fun with fans on the edge.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I drank to commiserate yesterday

now I drink to celebrate today

[spoon]

I drank to commiserate yesterday

now I drink to celebrate today

For some reason I just changed my mind.

[PD]

To be honest, I'm actually pulling for the Mets to get in. I just like having fun with fans on the edge.

For some reason I just changed my mind.

heh.
(oh I get you - and kevin and kc. ScottinNJ on the other hand annoys me.)

Go cubbies.
4-0, pitching change

[spoon]

heh.
(oh I get you - and kevin and kc. ScottinNJ on the other hand annoys me.)

Go cubbies.
4-0, pitching change

Just remember that 2 ex-Jays are helping your cause (Lilly and Johnson of the Cubs).

:wink:

[King Hippos Bandaid]

For some reason I just changed my mind.

oh im not goin to Bergen , I have an engagement party

no randy, u guys r safe

[PD]

Just remember that 2 ex-Jays are helping your cause (Lilly and Johnson of the Cubs).

:wink:
you wanna say ex-jays, can't exclude Carlos Delgado then too.....

[spoon]

you wanna say ex-jays, can't exclude Carlos Delgado then too.....

Indeed sir (trying to hide Schoeneweis).

[spoon]

Friday, Doogie..

THIS IS FOR YOU!


http://www.crazyshit.com/site/pics/images/051208_fail_cat.jpg

If it helps, the cat said WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, as it jumped.

WOW! Was that cat named bud or Wagner?

[spoon]

Nats making this interesting!

Can they rally to keep the division hopes alive!?

3-2 top 8 man on second for the Nats (one run across in the inning).

[spoon]

Oh no!

Looks like the Cubs are playing the role of the Mets for the day and about to blow a 4-1 lead in the 8th!

[K.C.]

Oh no!

Looks like the Cubs are playing the role of the Mets for the day and about to blow a 4-1 lead in the 8th!

You really do enjoy teasing the retard.

:lol:

[Marc with a c]

holy fuck i cant believe that douche tripped over second

[spoon]

You really do enjoy teasing the retard.

:lol:

FUCK U just went yard to possibly wrap up the Cub win/Brewers loss.

And now the Nats are trying to get back into the Phil game 4-3 top 9 one out two on.

[hammersavage]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/2008/baseball/mlb/04/29/fukudome0505/fukudome1.jpg

KOSUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spoon]

Sorry.


Philly clinched!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

fucking nats


oh well


Fukadome goes yard

[dino_electropolis]

yea, but we want the Phils to win, otherwise, it increases chances of one game playoff (if mets win tomorrow and phils lose tomorrow)

I'll be at the game tomorrow....anyone else going and wanna meet up or some tailgating?

[spoon]

yea, but we want the Phils to win, otherwise, it increases chances of one game playoff (if mets win tomorrow and phils lose tomorrow)

I'll be at the game tomorrow....anyone else going and wanna meet up or some tailgating?

But it could have been a TWO game playoff!

[spoon]

fucking nats


oh well


Fukadome goes yard

Why did you change that one you pussy!

[dino_electropolis]

But it could have been a TWO game playoff!

i wouldnt want to deal with philly right now in a short series.....

Lets take the shitty wild card, and see how it goes!

[Marc with a c]

Why did you change that one you pussy!

kristin

[dino_electropolis]

Why did you change that one you pussy!

i agree....gookadome made me laugh.

[spoon]

kristin

NICE!

Exactly what I thought!

Who wants to play hangman!?

[Kevin]

kristin

Seriously, that is fucked up Hippos. I have met Kristin. She is really cool. you didn't need to do that Hippos.

[spoon]

I was going to act all outraged but Marc ruined it!!!

:lol:

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Kristin rules because she is anti Randy


so that line goes

[spoon]

http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Ideas/Fun/Puzzles/Hangman.gif



__ __ __ __ __ + __ __ + __ + __ __ __.

[spoon]

Kristin rules because she is anti Randy


so that line goes

You kidding me, she loved it!

Look who she's with Hippo. Do you really think I would be with a bitchy snatch!? Nope, unless Kevin is hanging out.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

ah rehashing hangman from the last Bergen Night

why so secretive in person, I can handle my own

[spoon]

secretive?

lost me

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I was too yellow to call him gookadome

[King Hippos Bandaid]

secretive?

lost me

edit

who cares


Im out to go celebrate, have fun in Jersey tonite

[spoon]

I was to yellow to call him gookadome

Nice, simpson characters are taking over the world......and space!

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-09/27/xin_3120905271721609059645.jpg

[spoon]

edit

who cares


Im out to go celebrate, have fun in Jersey tonite

I missed the prior edit, but if you think the hangman was truly me, you'd be wrong.

I was as much a spectator as were you.

[hammersavage]

Ollie on 3 days rest. Zambrano for a few innings for the Cubs. I now speak in fragments. Too much...too much....

[cougarjake13]

so if the mets and brewers remained tied who's pitching monday ???



pedro ?? maine ??

[spoon]

2 days rest?

Anyone!?

[cougarjake13]

2 days rest?

Anyone!?

fuck if he agrees to it id throw him out there

[spoon]

or you can just go with Scott Shoeneweis!

[hammersavage]

It'd be Pedro on short rest. Ech but hey, worry about it then.

[EddieMoscone]

http://www.automotiveblogger.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/sanford.jpg

I can't take much more of this...

[PD]

It'd be Pedro on short rest. Ech but hey, worry about it then.

that's it.
Just get there; then we'd worry abut how.

[PD]

yea, but we want the Phils to win, otherwise, it increases chances of one game playoff (if mets win tomorrow and phils lose tomorrow)

I'll be at the game tomorrow....anyone else going and wanna meet up or some tailgating?

I will be there; as will 45 ex mets, marc Anthony (fag) national anthem, and glenn close 7th inn stretch.
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080926&content_id=3553448&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym

now the game has to live up to the ceremonies.

[scottinnj]

I will be there; as will 45 ex mets, marc Anthony (fag) national anthem, and glenn close 7th inn stretch.
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080926&content_id=3553448&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym

now the game has to live up to the ceremonies.


Those three will join a roster of 45 former Mets players, including Darryl Strawberry and Keith Hernandez, in a ceremony to honor Sunday's final regular-season game at Shea Stadium.

Someone better bring a lotta coke!

[albo60s]

Surprisingly, yes.


The original's better than the Bananarama version, though.

The lip syncing is horrific, and maybe the worst attempt at it I've ever seen (and no, it's not Youtube video lag), and as someone in the Youtube comments points out, the singer looks like Meathead from All In The Family

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dwnqqj5Q1BU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dwnqqj5Q1BU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

I read at some point that the song by Steam, "Kiss Him Goodbye" didn't contain any guitar, only keyboards. In spite of the lip synced video.
The other point is that "kiss Him Goodbye" the mega hit, was originally intended as the throwaway b side of the single but caught on instead!.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Na_Na_Hey_Hey_Kiss_Him_Goodbye

[Caseyelan]

Off to pick up grandma for the game!!!

GO METS!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I missed the prior edit, but if you think the hangman was truly me, you'd be wrong.

I was as much a spectator as were you.

hangman was not u

I know that

[K.C.]

If I were a Mets fan, and they lost today similar to how they lost last season, I'd burn that stadium to the ground.

[ChrisTheCop]

It's not raining here. Whats the delay???

cmon mets. theres still hope for a rematch of 86!!!

[cougarjake13]

It's not raining here. Whats the delay???

cmon mets. theres still hope for a rematch of 86!!!



dunno i cant see the game

[Friday]

they are talking with Piazza about the 2000 series against the Cardinals.
i was there the night they won the NLCS and those stands ROCKED like there was a giant shaking the damn place. it was AMAZING and definitely my own favorite memory of Shea.

[Marc with a c]

score runs cunts

[cougarjake13]

jesus christ

somebody do something

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Fuck!!!!!!

[cougarjake13]

well i guess someone did something

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I'm throwing up in my mouth


c'mon Mets

[cougarjake13]

I'm throwing up in my mouth


c'mon Mets



thats a normal weekend fro you :flush::flush::flush::flush:

[cougarjake13]

bel fucking tran !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


bel fucking tran !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


bel fucking tran !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


bel fucking tran !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Marc with a c]

nice

[Friday]

nice

qft.

[ChrisTheCop]

it's a commercial about visiting puerto rico... shouldnt carlos take the bat OUT of carlos' hands and give him a golf club?? Instead they do the reverse.

[Epschtein]

hay!

as far as i can tell the only game i get is the brewers game on WGN - searched through all the channels (direct tv boston) - anyone know if espn or anyone is doing any special coverage?

this sucks :(

[K.C.]

hay!

as far as i can tell the only game i get is the brewers game on WGN - searched through all the channels (direct tv boston) - anyone know if espn or anyone is doing any special coverage?

this sucks :(

Game's on TBS nationally.

[Kevin]

Game's on TBS nationally.

For some unknown reason, it is blackout in NY

[Epschtein]

Game's on TBS nationally.

awesome! thanx man, was going to miss it. both games all tied up now!

gotta love it :)

[cougarjake13]

For some unknown reason, it is blackout in NY

b/c the mutts play on sny


same down here

no game on tbs its on the marlins station

[Friday]

oh god

[Kevin]

Ouch...

[Epschtein]

whoops, spoke too soon :X

[Fallon]

Game's on TBS nationally.

Now ya tell me!

[King Hippos Bandaid]

getting the noose ready


this is what we get for relying on our bullpen

[Friday]

this is what we get for relying on our bullpen

they should be lined up and shot as part of the closing day ceremonies.



ok.
perhaps that's a bit harsh.
but my heart is breaking here...


EDIT: scratch that. KILL THEM ALL.

[K.C.]

Now ya tell me!

Am I the only one that realized TBS had national games on Sunday ALL season?

[ChrisTheCop]

Looks like we've both had our troubles with fish.

[cougarjake13]

maybe the cubs can save us

[Epschtein]

uhoh! 3-1 brew crew...

[Friday]

maybe the cubs can save us

maybe not.

Braun just homered.

[Kevin]

maybe the cubs can save us

Sorry...

[cougarjake13]

uhoh! 3-1 brew crew...

so much for that

[King Hippos Bandaid]

we are doomed


doomed I say


please burn down shea stadium

there will be no celebrating

[Kevin]

we are doomed


doomed I say


please burn down shea stadium

there will be no celebrating

Nice try.

[Epschtein]

patrice sabbathia was masterful out there today... :P

[Fallon]

Am I the only one that realized TBS had national games on Sunday ALL season?

I didn't care all season.

[K.C.]

Ouch...this has already been switch to an 'offseason' thread.

The Mods have made their decision on this game.

[cougarjake13]

Ouch...this has already been switch to an 'offseason' thread.

The Mods have made their decision on this game.

yeh cause it sure as hell wasnt me

[Epschtein]

lol @ the title edit, ack.

[barjockey]

if the mets lose will the fans stay for the closing ceremony??

[King Hippos Bandaid]

if the mets lose , a shovel and lime is in order

treat Shea like a crack ho who was gonna out you to your wife

[cougarjake13]

if the mets lose will the fans stay for the closing ceremony??

not all of them

[K.C.]

How poetic.

Ex-Met prospect Matt Lindstrom...a guy Omar GAVE away...comes in to try and shutdown the Mets and Shea.

...give Omar another four years!

[barjockey]

Hold my hand man

[cougarjake13]

How poetic.

Ex-Met prospect Matt Lindstrom...a guy Omar GAVE away...comes in to try and shutdown the Mets and Shea.

...give Omar another four years!



yeh not a good trade

but oh well


June 4, 2002: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 10th round of the 2002 amateur draft. Player signed June 14, 2002.

November 20, 2006: Traded by the New York Mets with Henry Owens to the Florida Marlins for Jason Vargas and Adam Bostick (minors).

[Epschtein]

so tomorrow the white sox will either be trying to advance outright or force a playoff, good shit.

i hope the mets can pull this out for their fans...

[Kevin]

How poetic.

Ex-Met prospect Matt Lindstrom...a guy Omar GAVE away...comes in to try and shutdown the Mets and Shea.

...give Omar another four years!

4 MORE YEARS

4 MORE YEARS

4 MORE YEARS

[cougarjake13]

fucking unclutch arod wannabe motherfucker

[barjockey]

The fans look so sadly goofy with the rally caps

[drjoek]

Paging Mookie Wilson

[KingGeno]

Interesting. First time a team has been shutdown on the last day of the season TWO years in a row. Good job, Mets! :clap:

http://www.thirdlensopen.com/private/phanatic_god.jpghttp://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x71/bobodod/simpsons_nelson_haha2.jpg

Back to back for both our teams, ya?

:bye:

[Friday]

:glurps: :glurps: :glurps:

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[drjoek]

Put it in the books

[Fallon]

At least he didn't strike out seven times in a row.

Silver lining people.

[barjockey]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/253688022_133dee5356.jpg?v=0

Cheer up guys I'm buyin'

[jauble]

Why were they playing the Jurassic Park theme song?

[MacVittie]

Only a very gifted team could accomplish such a thing 2 years in a row. Truly Amazing.

[Friday]

Interesting. First time a team has been shutdown on the last day of the season TWO years in a row. Good job, Mets! :clap:

Back to back for both our teams, ya?

:bye:

you really are a childish douche.

yep folks, he can dish it but most certainly cannot take it. :dry:

[ChrisTheCop]

and let the shea stadium celebration begin!!! ugh.

[KingGeno]

Why were they playing the Jurassic Park theme song?

Yea I noticed. That was retarded.

[KingGeno]

you really are a childish douche.

yep folks, he can dish it but most certainly cannot take it. :dry:

Don't be sad, panda. Stop being silly. Just flip it around and wonder.

[spoon]

At least he didn't strike out seven times in a row.

Silver lining people.

HAahahahahaha! Hilarious.



I've been telling people not to waste their time at Church on Sunday for years.

[spoon]

Don't be sad, panda. Stop being silly. Just flip it around and wonder.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/Jimbodan/other/306_panda_dance.gif

[Doctor Z]

I never thought I'd say this, but even I'M disappointed in the Mets.

[spoon]

you really are a childish douche.

yep folks, he can dish it but most certainly cannot take it. :dry:

So wait, HE'S childish for busting balls in a thread/on a board we always bust balls on. Better yet, you can't take it after spreading it soooo thick in the NHL thread? I think a mirror is needed here kid. It's a message board for Christ's sake, the whole thing is childish, so what!?

:glurps:

[bobsnin]

Mets fans Mets fans...whata ya say. it takes a lota patience to watch them play. sorry.

[tbagnu]

I think you guys can begin another offseason discussion thread!!:flush:

[Friday]

So wait, HE'S childish for busting balls in a thread/on a board we always bust balls on. Better yet, you can't take it after spreading it soooo thick in the NHL thread? I think a mirror is needed here kid. It's a message board for Christ's sake, the whole thing is childish, so what!?

:glurps:

no, silly.

Geno was a big blubbering baby earlier this season and put some of us Met fans on Ignore because he couldn't deal with the fun posts we put in the Phillies thread.

now, in grand fashion, he comes into our thread to spread his own brand of cheer.

all up to date, sweetie?
good.

and yes, i am back to my old self. :bye:

[KingGeno]

So wait, HE'S childish for busting balls in a thread/on a board we always bust balls on. Better yet, you can't take it after spreading it soooo thick in the NHL thread? I think a mirror is needed here kid. It's a message board for Christ's sake, the whole thing is childish, so what!?

:glurps:

I like the way you think. :drunk: So true, so true.

I bet people would wanna beat me up too. lolzers. Children.

[Kevin]

Just like the Yankee season.. The Mets season is a


http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/fail1.jpg

[King Hippos Bandaid]

its all good, we got Hockey Basketball and Football

hey the Liberty are in the playoffs



all Mets Bullpen pitchers should be relieved of their duties and be bought out

Joe Smith is the only one who can plead his case at a hearing

Do NOT resign Ollie

Resign Delgado

Church had the Concussiona nd shold have NEVER come bac


Chavez Anderson and Castillo GONE!!!!!


Daniel Murphy (Bunting Academy in the Winter) and he plays 2nd Base

we get K rod , even if we have to overpay

we buy whatever bullpen talent is out there

We make Due with Church Beltran Tatis Alou or if we can get someone cheap, we do it



One more thing, I wouldnt care if Reyes Beltran or Wright, one is traded, and please not the white guy, we know you want Los Mets Minaya


boring vent over

[Fallon]

At least you don't have to worry about Wagner getting hurt next season.

Again.

Silver linings.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

At least you don't have to worry about Wagner getting hurt next season.

Again.

Silver linings.


just for that, my lox off the playoffs is that Boston is repeating

[K.C.]

This is the last thing I have to say about the Mets for a while.

But the bottom line is that they added the best pitcher in baseball this offseason, and boosted their payroll an additional 26 million from 2007 and it resulted in ONE more win this season.

ONE.

How does Omar not take the fall for this? It's insanity.

[cougarjake13]

This is the last thing I have to say about the Mets for a while.

But the bottom line is that they added the best pitcher in baseball this offseason, and boosted their payroll an additional 26 million from 2007 and it resulted in ONE more win this season.

ONE.

How does Omar not take the fall for this? It's insanity.



they'll blame it on injuries

[Kevin]

This is the last thing I have to say about the Mets for a while.

But the bottom line is that they added the best pitcher in baseball this offseason, and boosted their payroll an additional 26 million from 2007 and it resulted in ONE more win this season.

ONE.

How does Omar not take the fall for this? It's insanity.

One win in Met land is good for

4 MORE YEARS!


4 MORE YEARS!

4 MORE YEARS!

[lleeder]

Mets fans, Mets fans, why do you stay? They like to blow the Playoffs, on the last day. (sung to the Jets Fans song tune)

[Friday]

this is the saddest goodbye ever.

but it's nice to see my baby Robin and the other old mets.... ahhh... 'taint easy being a met fan....

[brettmojo]

Just like the Yankee season.. The Mets season is a


http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/fail1.jpg
It's worse for the Mets.

[Bossanova]

Fuck this team in their fucking asshole. If Omar still gets his 4 years I am going to cry. heilman better die and fuck, yes FUCK David Wright for becoming ARod all of the sudden. There is no one I want to see win this year. Maybe Torre and Manny so they can say fuck you to their old teams.

[Doctor Z]

http://www.observer.com/files/imagecache/article-teaser/files/060506_article_koblin.jpg

[Friday]

well, officially they are bringing Manuel back as manager.
i am happy about this decision, as he did a convincing job with what he had to work with.

[scottinnj]

http://www.discountgolfclubs.us/golf-clubs-424.jpg


For the Phils, the work continues while you are all on the links.

Must be nice!

[bobsnin]

Mets fans, Mets fans, why do you stay? They like to blow the Playoffs, on the last day. (sung to the Jets Fans song tune)

copy cat

[Marc with a c]

http://www.discountgolfclubs.us/golf-clubs-424.jpg


For the Phils, the work continues while you are all on the links.

Must be nice!

fuck off.

the mets had the same amount of playoff wins as the phils did last year.

[brettmojo]

copy cat
"Met's fans, Met's fans... Whaddaya' say... It's happened once again on the final day, Met's fans Met's fans...

[scottinnj]

fuck off.

the mets had the same amount of playoff wins as the phils did last year.


The Mets were in the playoffs? I didn't see them in the playoffs. Oh yeah, they choked and didn't make the playoffs.

Just like they did this year.

fuck off.

Right back at ya!

[DrDrew319]

does any city want to trade bullpens????

[Friday]

The Mets were in the playoffs? I didn't see them in the playoffs. Oh yeah, they choked and didn't make the playoffs.


you really are greatly in need of procuring a life for yourself.

go focus on that and we will handle being disappointed Met fans, mmmkay??

[NickyL0885]

its all good, we got Hockey Basketball and Football

hey the Liberty are in the playoffs



all Mets Bullpen pitchers should be relieved of their duties and be bought out

Joe Smith is the only one who can plead his case at a hearing

Do NOT resign Ollie

Resign Delgado

Church had the Concussiona nd shold have NEVER come bac


Chavez Anderson and Castillo GONE!!!!!


Daniel Murphy (Bunting Academy in the Winter) and he plays 2nd Base

we get K rod , even if we have to overpay

we buy whatever bullpen talent is out there

We make Due with Church Beltran Tatis Alou or if we can get someone cheap, we do it



One more thing, I wouldnt care if Reyes Beltran or Wright, one is traded, and please not the white guy, we know you want Los Mets Minaya


boring vent over

Wow...thank god you aint the teams GM.

[Marc with a c]

The Mets were in the playoffs? I didn't see them in the playoffs. Oh yeah, they choked and didn't make the playoffs.

Just like they did this year.

i didn't say they made the playoffs, but the phils shouldn't have shown up.

Right back at ya!

good one.

go back to the phillies thread and stop being a dick.

[K.C.]

You know what, I'll give you guys a few tips on what the Mets should do this offseason:

#1 - Keep Daniel Murphy in LF instead of moving him to 2B; make him the everyday starter
#2 - Sign Orlando Hudson to play 2B
#3 - Bring Back Delgado
#4 - Forget about K-Rod (too much money and too many years)...go after Brian Fuentes to close. In addition, sign Chad Cordero to an incentive laden contract as a low-risk, high-reward reclamation project.


Now, as far as the starting rotation goes, you have Santana, Pelfrey, Maine as the 1-2-3.

Let Ollie walk. Too inconsistent and unreliable, and not worth what he'll command on the market.

Fill out the rotation with a solid veteran like Derek Lowe, and then groom Jonathan Niese for the 5th spot.


In the bullpen, I'd bring back Joe Smith, Pedro Feliciano, and Luis Ayala (although as a middle reliever). Schoeneweis in under contract for a decent amount of money, so you hold onto him as a clean up guy in blowouts.

Non-tender Duaner Sanchez...he's done.

Go out and grab Will Ohman and Juan Cruz off the open market. for late inning work.

So you end up with:

C - Schneider/Castro (there's no real way to upgrade this offseason)
1B - Delgado
2B - Hudson
3B - Wright
SS - Reyes
LF - Murphy
CF - Beltran
RF - Church

Rotation:

Santana
Pelfrey
Maine
Lowe
Niese

And then the bullpen:

Fuentes
Cruz
Ohman
Smith
Feliciano
Ayala
Schoeneweis


That team could do pretty well.

[scottinnj]

go back to the phillies thread and stop being a dick.

No. I'm bugging you now, and that's better then creating an epic thread.

Plus, I'm on my second 12 pack of bud, and the Eagles are losing. So the Giants can go suck a bag of dicks along with the Mets.

[Snoogans]

No. I'm bugging you now, and that's better then creating an epic thread.

Plus, I'm on my second 12 pack of bud, and the Eagles are losing. So the Giants can go suck a bag of dicks along with the Mets.

most mets fans are Jets fans, so they dont really care

[scottinnj]

you really are greatly in need of procuring a life for yourself.

go focus on that and we will handle being disappointed Met fans, mmmkay??

Okay. For you Friday. I'm sorry you didn't get to see the last Shea game. Have a great winter rooting for the Giants.

[scottinnj]

most mets fans are Jets fans, so they dont really care

Why would they root for two loser teams?

[Marc with a c]

Why would they root for two loser teams?

instead of rooting for the losingest team in the history of sport?


edit: i'm a giants fan

[Friday]

Okay. For you Friday. I'm sorry you didn't get to see the last Shea game. Have a great winter rooting for the Packers.

fixed!

you should pay better attention to my sports allegiances, mister. :bye:

[scottinnj]

instead of rooting for the losingest team in the history of sport?


edit: i'm a suicidal Mets fan


Fixed.

[scottinnj]

fixed!

you should pay better attention to my sports allegiances, mister. :bye:

Oh I forgot your a Packers Fan.

My Bad.

Edit: BTW, how are we expected to pay attention when we're constantly distracted by your dreaminess?

[Marc with a c]

Oh I forgot your a Packers Fan.

My Bad.

and you're a phillies fan

[scottinnj]

Oh My God, this year's post season is going to be so much fun.

Grammar Nazi.

[Da Fish]

:devil2:

[EddieMoscone]

Why would they root for two loser teams?

Most people root for a team based on geography. Being they both started in Queens, it makes sense. Just like me, a loser who's father grew up in college point.

I was at the Jet game, so I didn't see the closing ceremony until now. I think I'm going to go cry myself to sleep.

[Doogie]

You know what, I'll give you guys a few tips on what the Mets should do this offseason:

#1 - Keep Daniel Murphy in LF instead of moving him to 2B; make him the everyday starter
#2 - Sign Orlando Hudson to play 2B
#3 - Bring Back Delgado
#4 - Forget about K-Rod (too much money and too many years)...go after Brian Fuentes to close. In addition, sign Chad Cordero to an incentive laden contract as a low-risk, high-reward reclamation project.


Now, as far as the starting rotation goes, you have Santana, Pelfrey, Maine as the 1-2-3.

Let Ollie walk. Too inconsistent and unreliable, and not worth what he'll command on the market.

Fill out the rotation with a solid veteran like Derek Lowe, and then groom Jonathan Niese for the 5th spot.


In the bullpen, I'd bring back Joe Smith, Pedro Feliciano, and Luis Ayala (although as a middle reliever). Schoeneweis in under contract for a decent amount of money, so you hold onto him as a clean up guy in blowouts.

Non-tender Duaner Sanchez...he's done.

Go out and grab Will Ohman and Juan Cruz off the open market. for late inning work.

So you end up with:

C - Schneider/Castro (there's no real way to upgrade this offseason)
1B - Delgado
2B - Hudson
3B - Wright
SS - Reyes
LF - Murphy
CF - Beltran
RF - Church

Rotation:

Santana
Pelfrey
Maine
Lowe
Niese

And then the bullpen:

Fuentes
Cruz
Ohman
Smith
Feliciano
Ayala
Schoeneweis


That team could do pretty well.

Funny...last year I was jumping all over ya for pounding on the misery of the Mets, yet this is along the same lines I was thinking. In all honesty, when they couldnt command a lead against the Cubs last week, nor drive in a run, they didnt want to get to the playoffs. Sure it sounds like all of this is coming in hindsight. I have the Saturday ticket deal for Shea and last year at the 2nd to last game John Maine almost threw the no hitter.

This year, the 2nd to last game before, Johan throws that great game, but the Mets were playing almost as bad as last year. This team just wasnt fighting for the spot. I know the bullpen hasnt been great, but you figure with what is at stake they would figure out what they are doing wrong and correct it, if only for 15 days. No. They chose their shit path and they are living in it now.

Now as for those corrections a lot of them I agree with, although I have some different ideas on the bullpen. Still in all, I do agree that Minaya is a garbage GM. And how the fuck do you give a contract extension BEFORE the season ends?? Shameful thing is they were hitting better than last year, and the starters were better as well. That bullpen is attrocious. And I agree they all should be put on trial for treason. It is like they all conspired to be horrendous. Hang em all!!!

[spoon]

http://www.discountgolfclubs.us/golf-clubs-424.jpg


For the Phils, the work continues while you are all on the links.

Must be nice!

Those are some awful clubs and bag! And isn't golf season over as well?

[Da Fish]

Those are some awful clubs and bag! And isn't golf season over as well?

Maybe up north.

[spoon]

Maybe up north.

Hey that's not cool! Stop rubbing it in!

:lol:

[Yosammity]

I don't think that there's a lot of incentive to spend a lot of money during the off-season. The new park will be a big draw. They've got to worry a little less about winning games.

[spadanko]

You know what, I'll give you guys a few tips on what the Mets should do this offseason:

#1 - Keep Daniel Murphy in LF instead of moving him to 2B; make him the everyday starter
#2 - Sign Orlando Hudson to play 2B
#3 - Bring Back Delgado
#4 - Forget about K-Rod (too much money and too many years)...go after Brian Fuentes to close. In addition, sign Chad Cordero to an incentive laden contract as a low-risk, high-reward reclamation project.


Now, as far as the starting rotation goes, you have Santana, Pelfrey, Maine as the 1-2-3.

Let Ollie walk. Too inconsistent and unreliable, and not worth what he'll command on the market.

Fill out the rotation with a solid veteran like Derek Lowe, and then groom Jonathan Niese for the 5th spot.


In the bullpen, I'd bring back Joe Smith, Pedro Feliciano, and Luis Ayala (although as a middle reliever). Schoeneweis in under contract for a decent amount of money, so you hold onto him as a clean up guy in blowouts.

Non-tender Duaner Sanchez...he's done.

Go out and grab Will Ohman and Juan Cruz off the open market. for late inning work.

So you end up with:

C - Schneider/Castro (there's no real way to upgrade this offseason)
1B - Delgado
2B - Hudson
3B - Wright
SS - Reyes
LF - Murphy
CF - Beltran
RF - Church

Rotation:

Santana
Pelfrey
Maine
Lowe
Niese

And then the bullpen:

Fuentes
Cruz
Ohman
Smith
Feliciano
Ayala
Schoeneweis


That team could do pretty well.

I like a lot of what you say. I LOVE Derek lowe for this team

[King Hippos Bandaid]

game 1 is wedn.. oh wait we shit the bed again


its locker cleaning day




uggh, thank Jeebus for Football

[spadanko]

Well, I had no computer this weekend, only minimal time, but I figured I might as well share how I feel. This was one of the most stressful 6 months of my life. The way it ended was fucking terrible. I thought Delgado had it and when the ball came down, I pretty much knew it was over. I still tried to have faith, but alas it was over. I was pretty fucking bummed out. Then the closing ceremonies started. and I looked at the crowd and saw about 45,000 fans still there. I thought to myself, how many teams fans would still be there to support there team after what just happened? And it made me smile. I was still proud to be a Mets fan and always will be. Then when #16 came out on the field, a tear came to my eye. It is happeneing now again as I type. mets fans telling Doc it's ok and thank you. welcome home. wally, ronnie, Keith, hojo, el sid, Bobby O, the kid, timmy tueffel, straw, then seeing fonzie, mike, robin and todd... and of course all the old timers bud, tom terrific, ron and the rest. we may not have had the longest, most historic past, but it was a damn great one that has given us so many memories. I will miss Shea stadium dearly. When Tom and Mike closed the gates and the lights went out, the tears flowed.

Yes losing out this season sucked, but honestly this team had some struggles and it is tough to overcome 29 blown saves and 11 9th inning blown leads. This team played their asses off for Jerry Manuel. I don't care what anyone said. Honestly, in June if someone told you we'd be playing for playoff spot on the last day of teh season, would you believe them? would you have signed for it? I sure would have.

Maybe I am delusional, maybe I am a homer, but you know what? i don't care. I live and die by this team. Family, friends, Mets. Maybe Shea coming down will be a cleansing. See you at Citi

[hammersavage]

You know what, I'll give you guys a few tips on what the Mets should do this offseason:

#1 - Keep Daniel Murphy in LF instead of moving him to 2B; make him the everyday starter
#2 - Sign Orlando Hudson to play 2B
#3 - Bring Back Delgado
#4 - Forget about K-Rod (too much money and too many years)...go after Brian Fuentes to close. In addition, sign Chad Cordero to an incentive laden contract as a low-risk, high-reward reclamation project.


Now, as far as the starting rotation goes, you have Santana, Pelfrey, Maine as the 1-2-3.

Let Ollie walk. Too inconsistent and unreliable, and not worth what he'll command on the market.

Fill out the rotation with a solid veteran like Derek Lowe, and then groom Jonathan Niese for the 5th spot.


In the bullpen, I'd bring back Joe Smith, Pedro Feliciano, and Luis Ayala (although as a middle reliever). Schoeneweis in under contract for a decent amount of money, so you hold onto him as a clean up guy in blowouts.

Non-tender Duaner Sanchez...he's done.

Go out and grab Will Ohman and Juan Cruz off the open market. for late inning work.

So you end up with:

C - Schneider/Castro (there's no real way to upgrade this offseason)
1B - Delgado
2B - Hudson
3B - Wright
SS - Reyes
LF - Murphy
CF - Beltran
RF - Church

Rotation:

Santana
Pelfrey
Maine
Lowe
Niese

And then the bullpen:

Fuentes
Cruz
Ohman
Smith
Feliciano
Ayala
Schoeneweis


That team could do pretty well.

That's why I can tolerate you K.C. At least you are knowledgeable.

[PD]

http://www.discountgolfclubs.us/golf-clubs-424.jpg


For the Phils, the work continues while you are all on the links.

Must be nice!

don't worry, you will be joining in a week.

yes, it's not easy being a Met fan. the team that teases. Would it have been better to be the Detroit Tigers that crapped the bed so early? probably not.

The team had injuries(Maine, Church), but some of those injuries could been predicted (Alou, Pedro, Wagner, El Duque). They got big time performances from Tatis and Easley, and they got hurt when they were needed most. That doesn't mean injuries are the excuse- every team gets injuries; its just part of the problem.

Lindstrom? he would have been better than what they had, but it's not like they traded away Ryan Sandberg.
John Harper's take on the trades is pretty true (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/09/28/2008-09-28_omar_minayas_deals_provide_no_relief_for-3.html)
Minaya tried trading not so young minor league relievers for younger starters - but it didn't work out. Brian stokes could wind up being Lindstrom.
Omar had some mistakes, and some good moves (Tatis, insisting on keeping Pelfrey, Easley, etc.) The biggest problem is you can't have a revolving door GM - you need SOME sort of continuity. I liked Omar, but if you could tell me Hunsicker was coming back, I'd be happy as well.

The post game activities showed what this team needs - a Dykstra, Backman, Teufel, etc- grinder. as much as I'd hate to admit it, Philly has those guys. The other big mistake was not going after Lidge; if Mets had traded for him to be setup guy with Wagner, they would have probably would have won more before Wags went down, and obviously he was difference. Credit to Gillick.

[brettmojo]

game 1 is wedn.. oh wait we shit the bed again


its locker cleaning day




uggh, thank C.C. for Football
http://withleather.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/princekkake.jpg

[King Hippos Bandaid]

there are smart Phillies fan who know the sport and then they are dummies who only know how to push buttons

KC is the smart fan, you people can do the math

[PD]

Well, I had no computer this weekend, only minimal time, but I figured I might as well share how I feel. This was one of the most stressful 6 months of my life. The way it ended was fucking terrible. I thought Delgado had it and when the ball came down, I pretty much knew it was over. I still tried to have faith, but alas it was over. I was pretty fucking bummed out. Then the closing ceremonies started. and I looked at the crowd and saw about 45,000 fans still there. I thought to myself, how many teams fans would still be there to support there team after what just happened? And it made me smile. I was still proud to be a Mets fan and always will be. Then when #16 came out on the field, a tear came to my eye. It is happeneing now again as I type. mets fans telling Doc it's ok and thank you. welcome home. wally, ronnie, Keith, hojo, el sid, Bobby O, the kid, timmy tueffel, straw, then seeing fonzie, mike, robin and todd... and of course all the old timers bud, tom terrific, ron and the rest. we may not have had the longest, most historic past, but it was a damn great one that has given us so many memories. I will miss Shea stadium dearly. When Tom and Mike closed the gates and the lights went out, the tears flowed.

Yes losing out this season sucked, but honestly this team had some struggles and it is tough to overcome 29 blown saves and 11 9th inning blown leads. This team played their asses off for Jerry Manuel. I don't care what anyone said. Honestly, in June if someone told you we'd be playing for playoff spot on the last day of teh season, would you believe them? would you have signed for it? I sure would have.

Maybe I am delusional, maybe I am a homer, but you know what? i don't care. I live and die by this team. Family, friends, Mets. Maybe Shea coming down will be a cleansing. See you at Citi

I was one of those 45,000.
I kinda agree that this team gave me more than I thought they would in June. They had it in their hand, but at the end of the day, I do think Philly was better, and probably the Brewers (who woulda locked it in earlier if they didnt go through their swoon).

and I also agree with Hammersavage; KC has been the most intelligent "hater" to post here.

[hammersavage]

KC's still a cunt muscle.

Sorry, just had to knock him down a peg. We still despise you deep down :thumbup:

[SP1!]

This is just mean, check out the tools sponsored by box

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The nytimes must hate the mets

[JerseyRich]

http://withleather.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/princekkake.jpg

That pic begging for photoshop.

[zildjian361]

as disapointing as the Yankees season was, we knew our fate a few weeks ago. losing on the last day of the season 2 years in a row:dry:i feel the Mets fans pain. so lets :drunk: :smoke: and go ?.fuck it who gives a shit.:bye:

[Friday]

there are smart Phillies fan who know the sport and then they are dummies who only know how to push buttons

KC is the smart fan, you people can do the math

this is why i like KC too. he is a real baseball fan.

[Friday]

That pic begging for photoshop.

twelve steps ahead of ya, darlin!

NSFW (http://uploadbabe.com/showpic-2653/cc_sabathia_brewers.jpg)
Fallon is a good egg. :)

[K.C.]

The nytimes must hate the mets

All the NY Media was praying for them to choke.

It's like Russo said on the Costas HBO Town Hall show, on a scale of 1-10, the Giants winning a Super Bowl was a 9 in terms of good radio....the Mets '07 collapse was a 10.

Negativity sells.

[scottinnj]

All the NY Media was praying for them to choke.

It's like Russo said on the Costas HBO Town Hall show, on a scale of 1-10, the Giants winning a Super Bowl was a 9 in terms of good radio....the Mets '07 collapse was a 10.

Negativity sells.

No shit. Check the NY journalists' credit card receipts. They all have Yankees season tickets charged on them.

No love for the Mets at all!


BTW, Santana's knee surgery hopefully will be good for him to be strong in 09. I'd like to seem him be the starting pitcher on the first home game in your new stadium. That would be an amazing game!

[cougarjake13]

i think the mets will pursue k rod and get fuentes

texeria will prob stay in cali


we need a 2nd baseman, maybe hudson ?? i have no cle why they gave all that money to castillo



id bring back ollie but not at the money he wants and prob will get so he'll be gone
pedro's prob gone, unless he accepts a move to the bullpen
delgado prob got a nice contract out of his performance but i could do w/o him

[scottinnj]

there are smart Phillies fan who know the sport and then they are dummies who only know how to push buttons

KC is the smart fan, you people can do the math

I've been a Phillies fan since I was 4 years old in 1972. I went to Veteran's Stadium before I went to Kindergarten. I've had my "buttons pushed" more times by Mets fans then I've ever pushed here.

Next year, if it goes the other way, I expect nothing less from you guys.

But I'm a Phillies fan, do or die. All other players on all other teams are enemies. Respected enemies, because Santana is just awesome to watch on the mound and Beltran and Reyes seem to do no wrong against us.

But I hate the NY Mets because that's the team that everybody who wants to play in the NL East want to sign with. We lost Wagner to you, and luckily that turned out to be in our favor. But Gillick promised us when he became GM Wagner was his "top priority" and we still lost him to you. Don't worry about him. When he comes back you're gonna love him to death even more then you did before.

Seriously, I think unless Giles and Montgomery do a 180 and pour money into the bullpen to get real pitching to back up Cole and Myers, this is probably going to be our best and last shot for a while for a pennant and a chance to win the World Series.

So no worries. After we wrap up the 09 season next year against the Astros, I'll be checking my PM inbox for pics of golf clubs and empty lockers. Until then, root for the NL East, and if we don't make it, be sure to root for the NL in the World Series.

[K.C.]

I've been a Phillies fan since I was 4 years old in 1972. I went to Veteran's Stadium before I went to Kindergarten. I've had my "buttons pushed" more times by Mets fans then I've ever pushed here.

Next year, if it goes the other way, I expect nothing less from you guys.

But I'm a Phillies fan, do or die. All other players on all other teams are enemies. Respected enemies, because Santana is just awesome to watch on the mound and Beltran and Reyes seem to do no wrong against us.

But I hate the NY Mets because that's the team that everybody who wants to play in the NL East want to sign with. We lost Wagner to you, and luckily that turned out to be in our favor. But Gillick promised us when he became GM Wagner was his "top priority" and we still lost him to you. Don't worry about him. When he comes back you're gonna love him to death even more then you did before.

Seriously, I think unless Giles and Montgomery do a 180 and pour money into the bullpen to get real pitching to back up Cole and Myers, this is probably going to be our best and last shot for a while for a pennant and a chance to win the World Series.

So no worries. After we wrap up the 09 season next year against the Astros, I'll be checking my PM inbox for pics of golf clubs and empty lockers. Until then, root for the NL East, and if we don't make it, be sure to root for the NL in the World Series.

I hate the Mets because of the number of Mets fans that believe, in those rare instances throughout their existence where the Mets have been successful, that they are on par with the Yankees, and go out of their way to obnoxiously flaunt this belief.

2006 was a reaffirmation of this for me.


As for some of the points you make about the Phillies, Scott, I disagree with most of them actually.

First, I think the Phillies are very well set up for at least the next two years to contend.

They've got enough pitching prospects and a few good positional ones to reload, the very beginnings of which will start next season with Happ and Carrasco.

Second, they've poured a ton of money into the bullpen. Lidge got a huge extension, they signed Romero to a ridiculous deal for a middle reliever after last season, and Madson and Durbin will get decent chunks of cash through arbitration. I also expect them to spend to retain Eyre.

I would actually be very surprised if the Phillies were not in contention again next season, and even in 2010, barring some major injuries.

The organization is actually in good shape for the first time in a long time.

[NickyL0885]

I agree with Kevin Burkhardt when he said to break up the core. He said the Mets should get rid of Delgado. Even though he had a great year him along with Wright, Reyes and Beltran didnt get it done for 2 yrs in a row. This team needs a shake up. Also, whats preventing Wright from being the leader is Delgado b/c Wright also defers to him. Plus, Delgados value is high right now. You can put Evans at first with Murphy if you want, although its speculated Evans will go for a pitcher or be put with Castillo in a package to get that contract off the books. Orlando Hudson be ideal. Hudson has said he would take undermarkey value to play for the Mets. I think Ollie can come back. i want him back. Say what you want, but Warthen really helped him, although Derek Lowe is not a horribel replacement.

Mets are reportedly looking for a cather and perhaps a replacement for Church. Id love Jason Varitek on this team. Yes, hes old but he provides leader ship and that grit we need. Also, heres an replacement for Delgado: Mike Jacobs. He, alone with 17 other Marlins, are eligible for arbitration. Perhaps the Mets can get him back. Eric Brynes could be available. Hes perfect for this team. balls to the wall type player.

Heres my lineup next season id liek to see:

SS-Reyes
LF-Murphy
3B-Wright
CF-Beltran
1B-Jacobs
RF-Brynes
2B-Hudson
C-Varitek

Rotation:

Santana
Maine
Perez/Lowe
Pelfrey
Niese/FA

[PD]

I hate the Mets because of the number of Mets fans that believe, in those rare instances throughout their existence where the Mets have been successful, that they are on par with the Yankees, and go out of their way to obnoxiously flaunt this belief.

2006 was a reaffirmation of this for me.
I'd like to disagree with you there, but I can't now.
I'm old skool (and old) as I've said; I may hate other teams players, but I never really taunt, since I KNOW my team has had a lot of lean years. the whole sh*t talking is a more recent phenomenon. As for the Yankees, I never hated them growing up - but they have the most "entitled" fans. Any Met fan who wants to emulate that is an idiot.

I would actually be very surprised if the Phillies were not in contention again next season, and even in 2010, barring some major injuries.

The organization is actually in good shape for the first time in a long time.
He's not the only one, but Gillick has done amazing things with your team; he realizes that it's not just stats that make a player.
As for Scott's comments, I disagree; the Mets have rarely been a place that players wanted to go to- Wagner was an unusual case, and a lot of his stuff was he reacted negatively to the Philly "fans".

As for the Mets, I think they will make a mistake in the Pen - they will commit too many years and money to someone. I didn't think Wagner was a mistake because he has a resume; K-rod looks to me like he was helped tremendously by his team.

Ollie will be offered arbitration. I think he will go elsewhere however.
Delgado will have his option picked up and be back for 1 year.

Varitek- old catchers are bad moves. They miss Jesus Flores in the system.

O-Dog may be a good pickup; I wonder what he'll cost though.

Eric Byrnes is over rated- but if you can get him for Castillo (as the Arizona Republic mentioned) that would be good.
I think there will be a few really surprising moves; like when they got Church (who I expect to return- don't listen to Fat-cessa)

[SP1!]

Ouch mets fans, to add insult to injury:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AvMg2TApFHvdsJGtw.SfoPKyubYF?slug=ap-mets-minaya&prov=ap&type=lgns

NEW YORK (AP)—General manager Omar Minaya was given a new contract that runs through 2012, a deal that comes four days after the New York Mets were eliminated from postseason contention in the last game of the season.

The contract was announced Thursday and contains club options covering 2013 and 2014.

Minaya became general manager in 2004 and was signed to a five-year deal. The Mets made it to Game 7 of the NL championship series in 2006. The next two years they missed out on the playoffs on the last day of the regular season.

“We failed this year, and we want to get the redemption that we need and move forward,” Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon said. “We obviously were not a very good team when Omar came aboard, and he’s turned this thing around, and we think he deserves another chance to keep getting us to where we want to be.”

Minaya understands some fans blame him for the Mets’ collapses the past two seasons.

[spadanko]

Ouch mets fans, to add insult to injury:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AvMg2TApFHvdsJGtw.SfoPKyubYF?slug=ap-mets-minaya&prov=ap&type=lgns

NEW YORK (AP)—General manager Omar Minaya was given a new contract that runs through 2012, a deal that comes four days after the New York Mets were eliminated from postseason contention in the last game of the season.

The contract was announced Thursday and contains club options covering 2013 and 2014.

Minaya became general manager in 2004 and was signed to a five-year deal. The Mets made it to Game 7 of the NL championship series in 2006. The next two years they missed out on the playoffs on the last day of the regular season.

“We failed this year, and we want to get the redemption that we need and move forward,” Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon said. “We obviously were not a very good team when Omar came aboard, and he’s turned this thing around, and we think he deserves another chance to keep getting us to where we want to be.”

Minaya understands some fans blame him for the Mets’ collapses the past two seasons.


again, i am happy Omar is staying

[cougarjake13]

i never wanted to see the mets trade jacobs but we got delgado and he's meant a lot to our success


im cool with minaya, he 's still light years ahead of phillips and duquette

[spadanko]

Manuel agrees to 2 year deal + option for the third

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/10/03/manuel.mets/index.html

Glad to have you back jerry

[EddieMoscone]

Manuel agrees to 2 year deal + option for the third

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/10/03/manuel.mets/index.html

Glad to have you back jerry


I liked the job Manuel did, but I got SOOO excited when ESPN had a story on their site today stating Bobby V would have been interested in the job if Manuel couldn't agree on a contract.

Please look at the Mets 2000 roster and stats, Bobby V performed a miracle that year. No way they should have made it as far as they did. Worst outfield in WS history!

[skyscraper]

we look forward to your 2009 collapse.

[Friday]

I liked the job Manuel did, but I got SOOO excited when ESPN had a story on their site today stating Bobby V would have been interested in the job if Manuel couldn't agree on a contract.

Please look at the Mets 2000 roster and stats, Bobby V performed a miracle that year. No way they should have made it as far as they did. Worst outfield in WS history!

Gotta Love the Bobby V!!!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/468724115_3a2c357f61.jpg?v=0


we look forward to your 2009 collapse.

gee... you must be just so bored with your own life.

[PD]

I liked the job Manuel did, but I got SOOO excited when ESPN had a story on their site today stating Bobby V would have been interested in the job if Manuel couldn't agree on a contract.

Please look at the Mets 2000 roster and stats, Bobby V performed a miracle that year. No way they should have made it as far as they did. Worst outfield in WS history!

I loved Bobby V; not only got most out of team, but was absolutely a great help with the 9-11 supplies, and always took time to sign autographs, etc for fans. Having said that, it was time for him to go then, and I don't know if it would have been good move to bring him back. If Manuel didn't do what seemed to be a good job, maybe.

Now that Manuel is returning (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8638042/Sources:-Mets-near-new-deal-with-skipper-Manuel) and it seems to be 2 years (which is good), I wonder if his burning out the bullpen was his style or desperation.

[cougarjake13]

i'd love to have bobby v back


i wish he was never let go fuck art howe

[K.C.]

i'd love to have bobby v back


i wish he was never let go fuck art howe



Nah, there's only one possible savior for this Mets team. Shame he's off the market...


http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0ewe3AF8OC3G7/610x.jpg

[cougarjake13]

oooohhhhh fuck yeh


i was hoping for a white sawx mets like implosion so he'd get fired and omar could bring him in

[lleeder]

Nah, there's only one possible savior for this Mets team. Shame he's off the market...


http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0ewe3AF8OC3G7/610x.jpg

Yeah Phil Cuzzi would really be a good guy for them to have in charge.

[BeerBandit]

I don't understand what he was holding out for. The option year? Options mean nothing to a manager. They're not coveted like players are. If he gets canned after year 1 he still only gets 2 yrs salary.

[skyscraper]

gee... you must be just so bored with your own life.

Bored? Nonsense. The Mets' annual collapse is but one the many events that enrich life, like the return of the swallows to Capastrano, like autumnal foliage of the Northeast, like the gifts under the tree of a Christmas morn...
The Mets' annual collapse is to be anticipated, savored, written about in short stories by Charles Dickens, celebrated upon its arrival. There is always a slight letdown when it is over, but there's always next year to think about. There are rituals developing around its beginning: on the 145th game of the year (17 left in the season), children should submit their Mets collapse list to their parents to mail to Uncle Omar, the patron (although the holiday is getting so commercial now, sometimes it starts at the All-Star break, but the traditionalists will hold out until the 145th game). Mr. Met will let kids sit on his lap and tell him how good they've been.
Hallmark will begin its Mets Collapse line of cards. People will adorn their homes in Blue, Orange, and Black (to symbolize the collapse). Mets Collapse Carolers will sing their hymns of the season door to door.

A collapse can happen to anyone (see the Phillies, 1964.) But for it to happen in successive years, it becomes elevated to ritual that we can build memories around and pass traditions down from generation to generation.
So no, I am not bored with my own life to celebrate such an event. My life is enriched by it.

[Snoogans]

I like the angle the mets are doin here. We blew it last year, we blew it almost as hard this year. lets just bring back the same people. Why not

[cougarjake13]

I like the angle the mets are doin here. We blew it last year, we blew it almost as hard this year. lets just bring back the same people. Why not



hey they've won one more game than last year, its an improvement you gotta reward them

[scottinnj]

Manuel saved what would have been a midseason collapse to another end of season collapse. And it wasn't him, it was your bullpen once again.

I'll be interesting to see what the Mets do in the off-season.

[brettmojo]

i never wanted to see the mets trade jacobs but we got delgado and he's meant a lot to our success

I liked the job Manuel did,

Manuel saved what would have been a midseason collapse to another end of season collapse. And it wasn't him,
You all understand that you're talking about the same team that was picked by everyone... EVERYONE... To be in the World Series this year?

How are you happy with or see any success in any aspect of this season?

[scottinnj]

You all understand that you're talking about the same team that was picked by everyone... EVERYONE... To be in the World Series this year?

How are you happy with or see any success in any aspect of this season?

Cause I'm a Phillies fan.

[EddieMoscone]

You all understand that you're talking about the same team that was picked by everyone... EVERYONE... To be in the World Series this year?


Not exactly.

ESPN Pre-Season Predictions (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/preview08/news/story?page=08expertpicks)

Only 6 out of 19 picked the Mets to make the World Series from ESPN. Only 1 picked them to win. 4 of them predicted the Mets wouldn't even make the playoffs.

Yes, they did collapse, but let's not make it seem like they were some mortal lock going into the season. I seem to remember a shitload of Cubs v. Tiger/Red Sox predictions for the World Series before the season. Who's season was worse, the Mets, who came back from under .500 to be in the race or the Tigers, who were out of the race after the first week?

[TheMojoPin]

I seem to remember a shitload of Cubs v. Tiger/Red Sox predictions for the World Series before the season.

???

The Cubs were picked by most to win their division, but very few picks for them to make or win the WS...apparently very wisely chosen.

[NickyL0885]

im tired for people saying we collapsed again. Last year, yes. but this year wasn't. we just lost. there was no 8 game lead with 17 to play. it went back and forth almost down the to final few games.

[cougarjake13]

im tired for people saying we collapsed again. Last year, yes. but this year wasn't. we just lost. there was no 8 game lead with 17 to play. it went back and forth almost down the to final few games.



it was a mini collapse ... mostly due to an inadequate bullpen

[PD]

The Shea Stadium Scoreboard is No More (http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/23/video-the-shea-stadium-scoreboard-is-no-more/)

[cougarjake13]

The Shea Stadium Scoreboard is No More (http://www.metsblog.com/2008/10/23/video-the-shea-stadium-scoreboard-is-no-more/)

i shed a tear

[BeerBandit]

So far we got:

Tatis back for another year.
Easley and Perez have filed for Free Agency
Delgado's option has been picked up.


Let's go get Garland and Holliday!

[cougarjake13]

So far we got:

Tatis back for another year.
Easley and Perez have filed for Free Agency
Delgado's option has been picked up.


Let's go get Garland and Holliday!



and fuentes

[cougarjake13]

Sources: Mets enter bidding for CC Sabathia

The latest Subway Series tussle could be over none other than CC Sabathia, the Daily News has learned, as the Mets Thursday apparently joined the Yankees in pursuit of baseball's biggest free agent prize. A high-placed Yankee source Thursday reacted to the development by saying: "The Mets are in it? Great. Bring it on." The Yankees are plotting a quick-strike offer to Sabathia that would meet or exceed the $137.5 million for six years that Johan Santana received from the Mets last winter