2009 New York Mets Discussion

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I heard on WFAN that the Mets-Marlins game 4/11/09 (Sat) will be pushed back to 6:05, and that since FOX has a 4pm slot, the first hour will not be shown on SNY, only on the fan

fucking BS, only way I somewhat side with Fox is if it is a Yankee game in the NY market. if not FOX do the right fucking thing

[K.C.]

if not FOX do the right fucking thing

There's more of a chance of you giving up bacon and going vegan, than that happening.

[cougarjake13]

holy fuck i thought nix hit that out


well not as crisp as game one but a win is a win

[Marc with a c]

it won't be easy getting used to that.

[scottinnj]

it won't be easy getting used to that.

Enjoy April and May Mets fans, you're not getting away with that all season.

[Marc with a c]

Enjoy April and May Mets fans, you're not getting away with that all season.

i don't know, he's been getting away with it the last two years.

[cougarjake13]

Enjoy April and May Mets fans, you're not getting away with that all season.

likewise for the phillies

[hammersavage]

Enjoy April and May Mets fans, you're not getting away with that all season.

His 62 saves last year say otherwise.


I never really sweat that inning. I know whats kinda his m.o., not a great whip guy. Trying to give him the benefit of the doubt til he tears it out. And the umpire had a ridiculous call saying Delgado was off the bag.

Pelfrey really impressed me tonight. He had NOTHING in the first inning and somehow gutted out 5 innings and got the win. That was great to see in his first start.

[scottinnj]

i don't know, he's been getting away with it the last two years.

likewise for the phillies

Your closer throwing garbage like that in game two of the season makes me happy....September is coming!

BTW, any of you guys coming to Citizens May 2nd? It's a Saturday afternoon game, and I think there are tickets left. I'm taking the wife and kids, and would like to have some NY friends come down for some baseball fun.

[TheMojoPin]

His 62 saves last year say otherwise.


I never really sweat that inning. I know whats kinda his m.o., not a great whip guy. Trying to give him the benefit of the doubt til he tears it out.

The ever-increasing WHIP is very worrisome. A pitcher can't keep doing that forever before it bites him in the ass. The save totals don't really offset that since a guy can give up 1 or 2 runs and still get the save.

[cougarjake13]

Your closer throwing garbage like that in game two of the season makes me happy....September is coming!

BTW, any of you guys coming to Citizens May 2nd? It's a Saturday afternoon game, and I think there are tickets left. I'm taking the wife and kids, and would like to have some NY friends come down for some baseball fun.



not for nothing but k rod pitched in the wbc, lidge did not for whatever thats worth

so yeh you can say he should be more game ready and i can say he may be a lil fatigued, back to back games, yeh a day apart



its still too early to say anything

[cougarjake13]

The ever-increasing WHIP is very worrisome. A pitcher can't keep doing that forever before it bites him in the ass. The save totals don't really offset that since a guy can give up 1 or 2 runs and still get the save.




exactly


we've had enough of that with


FRANCO

BENETIEZ

LOOPER

WAGNER

[scottinnj]

its still too early to say anything


True. This is going to be a great baseball season.

[cougarjake13]

True. This is going to be a great baseball season.

its certainly setting up for that

[NickyL0885]

K-Rod has my heart jumping. But, he got out of it. He can throw any of his pitches for strikes, which is good.

[Marc with a c]

He can throw any of his pitches for strikes, which is good.

after throwing two balls.

[hammersavage]

Just going over the schedule and I don't see a loss. 162-0 bitches.

[foodcourtdruide]

I'm happy Pelfrey was able to settle down and throw 5 innings yesterday. I think it's a good sign he was able to continue after his terrible 42 pitch first inning.

[hammersavage]

Looks like good Ollie so far. We'll see.

Good for Church, I think he needs a decent start.

[NickyL0885]

Looks like those 80 pitch drills Jerry Manuel had the players do in Spring Training is paying off. They are going the other way nicely. Good for Church to get those 2 RBIs.

[hammersavage]

Well I may have jinxed that.

[NickyL0885]

Well I may have jinxed that.

Hey, its only one start. Got only 34 more to go for Ollie!!.........:drunk:

[hammersavage]

I suppose 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Played well enough to sweep but Ollie just didn't have it.

[PD]

I suppose 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Played well enough to sweep but Ollie just didn't have it.

as a typical met fan i got concerned quickly, and I'm concerned about Ollie P.
It started out well, but the wheels came off.

The Reds aren't that bad a team; we'll see how the Mets fare vs the upstart Marlins.

[cougarjake13]

cant win em all


but ill take 2 outta 3 every time

[BeerBandit]

Beltran!

[hammersavage]

C'mon Sheff!

[Marc with a c]

i hate to see sheffield wearing the great rey o's number. it's a disgrace.

[BeerBandit]

i hate to see sheffield wearing the great rey o's number. it's a disgrace.
It's bad enough to see him in the Orange and Blue.

[hammersavage]

That's retarded. To get to Reyes? I don't care if it was 3-0

[BeerBandit]

What the fuck is Reyes doing? Meyer missed badly with his first pitch. Make him throw a strike, dammit!

[hammersavage]

Put one in the seats here Beltran

[cougarjake13]

fuck rey ordonez

[BeerBandit]

Perfect job Tatis, getting Johnny off the hook. New ballgame.

[hammersavage]

Must stay patient with Castillo.
Must stay patient with Castillo.
Must stay patient with Castillo.
Must stay patient with Castillo.
Must stay patient with Castillo.

[Marc with a c]

fuck rey ordonez

what? fuck you. right in your fucking mouth.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/ChadFinn/c35ba7db.jpg

[hammersavage]

What the fuck

[BeerBandit]

fuck rey ordonez
Watch what you say about Rey-Rey. Who care is he couldn't hit a lick. He was a treat to watch in the field.

[Marc with a c]

What the fuck

those are the new crop of star shortstops to hit the big leagues.

alex gonzalez, renteria, jeter?, a. rod?, and REY O!!!!

[cougarjake13]

what? fuck you. right in your fucking mouth.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/ChadFinn/c35ba7db.jpg

is that some gay baseball version of menudo ???

[BeerBandit]

those are the new crop of star shortstops to hit the big leagues.

alex gonzalez, renteria, jeter?, a. rod?, and REY O!!!!
Where's Nomar? He's got pretty hair.

[hammersavage]

those are the new crop of star shortstops to hit the big leagues.

alex gonzalez, renteria, jeter?, a. rod?, and REY O!!!!

That your background?

[hammersavage]

I swear this is Hanley's 8th at bat. He's up every inning.

[Marc with a c]

That your background?

it's on my ceiling.

[hammersavage]

With no tape I bet

[Marc with a c]

Where's Nomar? He's got pretty hair.

come on be serious. his hair is ok, but that fucking nose. he doesn't belong in the same conversation when you're talking about great all time shortstops.

[slurp mercury]

The mets are pretty good, but I still can't get over how so many hot chicks actually post here.

[cougarjake13]

The mets are pretty good, but I still can't get over how so many hot chicks actually post here.

interesting

[BeerBandit]

I fucking love this kid. Sorry David.

[cougarjake13]

I fucking love this kid. Sorry David.

if you mean murphy then i agree



and fucking wright is unclutch again

[BeerBandit]

come on be serious. his hair is ok, but that fucking nose. he doesn't belong in the same conversation when you're talking about great all time shortstops.
He got Mia Hamm. She's pretty good looking. A-Rod's gotta pay for the nook.

[cougarjake13]

He got Mia Hamm. She's pretty good looking. A-Rod's gotta pay for the nook.

hard to argue that



although jeter trumps them all

[Chip196]

Goodbye Marlon Anderson

[BeerBandit]

Goodbye Marlon Anderson
Bout time you popped in.

[slurp mercury]

interesting

Thanks, ur interesting too.

[Chip196]

Bout time you popped in.

Took me 2 hours to program the GPS for all the driving I have to do tomorrow. Spent an hour on the phone with the builder and hung out with the dog for a while. Busy night.

[BeerBandit]

Took me 2 hours to program the GPS for all the driving I have to do tomorrow. Spent an hour on the phone with the builder and hung out with the dog for a while. Busy night.
Thanks again budday. You are more than welcome to stay for dinner.

[Chip196]

Thanks again budday. You are more than welcome to stay for dinner.

Thanks, if the wife were with me I'd take you up on it, but I want to get back home just in case :)

[BeerBandit]

Thanks, if the wife were with me I'd take you up on it, but I want to get back home just in case :)
Good idea.

[BeerBandit]

C'mon Shrek!

[hammersavage]

Tough spot for Reed here.

[cougarjake13]

that fucking guy with the whistle is annoying as hell

[hammersavage]

Fuck yeaaaaaaa

[cougarjake13]

JEREMY FUCKING REED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Marc with a c]

Tough spot for Reed here.

jeremy reed is hangin tuff.

[weekapaugjz]

Nice!

[BeerBandit]

Woo! Jeremy Reed!

[cougarjake13]

jeremy reed is hangin tuff.

first a pic with a bunch half naked gay shortstops


then a nkotb reference

[Marc with a c]

first a pic with a bunch half naked gay shortstops


then a nkotb reference

is this the first time you have ever read any of my posts?

[hammersavage]

It's probably the least gay he's ever posted. Don't get him started on Sarah Jessica Parker.

[foodcourtdruide]

oh man, what a beautiful play by reyes. too bad they didn't get him. the running shortstop/3b throw is one of my favorite plays in baseball.

[Marc with a c]

bonifacio is a good luis castillo.

[hammersavage]

Mark my words, this will be the year someone gets killed by a broken bat in the stands. Or a ball takes out an eye.

[weekapaugjz]

Mark my words, this will be the year someone gets killed by a broken bat in the stands. Or a ball takes out an eye.

i'd love to see a broken bat in the eye.

[cougarjake13]

is this the first time you have ever read any of my posts?




nope not the first



just pointing out the obvious

[cougarjake13]

i'd love to see a broken bat in the eye.

theres some gay conotations in there somewhere

[cougarjake13]

bonifacio is a good luis castillo.

ahh so he'll be a met in 12 yrs

[Marc with a c]

nope not the first



just pointing out the obvious
oh sorry. i didn't realize you were kevining.

[BeerBandit]

honestly, I'd walk Hanley.

[Marc with a c]

honestly, I'd walk Hanley.

probably.

[cougarjake13]

oh sorry. i didn't realize you were kevining.

its the first friday ive had no work to go to on a saturday in a long time


ive had a few jack n cokes

[cougarjake13]

fucking cantu

[hammersavage]

I have so much hate for so many teams.

[cougarjake13]

I have so much hate for so many teams.

yep



everyone else in mlb


and even a few in the japanese leagues

[Kevin]

Jorge Cantu beat the Mets.

[Marc with a c]

nope not the first

just pointing out the obvious

oh sorry. i didn't realize you were kevining.

Jorge Cantu beat the Mets..

[cougarjake13]

at least block the plate and make him slide wide or something


dont just give it to him

[Chip196]

GREAT play by Wright!

[foodcourtdruide]

GREAT play by Wright!

Definitely! Incredibly exciting.

[Chip196]

Definitely! Incredibly exciting.

he looked like a goalie making a glove save.

[cougarjake13]

god damn i missed it

[foodcourtdruide]

Reyes!!!

[Chip196]

Outstanding!!!!

[Chip196]

Uh Oh ... you hate to see a limp like that

[Chip196]

Gary who? Church is on fire!

[Kevin]

.



It was a stupid joke.. He can too beat the Mets...

[MC Pee Pants]

Whats wrong with David Wright?

[cougarjake13]

Whats wrong with David Wright?

he's getting a-rod's disease

[cougarjake13]

the bigger issue is this o day kid


he aint looking good

[King Hippos Bandaid]

love that 60 mph hook that Livan throws

good win, loving the fact that Green and Putz got a rest

maybe Johan can throw 7 or 8 tomorrow in a blowout and keep the bullpen from being overworked

[cougarjake13]

love that 60 mph hook that Livan throws

good win, loving the fact that Green and Putz got a rest

maybe Johan can throw 7 or 8 tomorrow in a blowout and keep the bullpen from being overworked



you cant get everything

[MC Pee Pants]

Poor David Wright, Castillo was on base 5 times tonight.

[cougarjake13]

not looking good

[foodcourtdruide]

omg, what a huge freakin error by the marlins.

[cougarjake13]

omg, what a huge freakin error by the marlins.

but good for us

[foodcourtdruide]

but good for us

Haha, you were saying? :P

[TheMojoPin]

Santana is wasted on the Mets.

[cougarjake13]

Santana is wasted on the Mets.

yeh theyre killing him with all these shitty offensive performances and last year with the blown saves


but he's still ours

[hammersavage]

Santana is wasted on the Mets.

Even having a season for the last 100 years is a waste for the Cubs.

[TheMojoPin]

Even having a season for the last 100 years is a waste for the Cubs.

Seriously, how many times can he get the shaft going out there start after start and giving these stellar pitching performances?

[cougarjake13]

Seriously, how many times can he get the shaft going out there start after start and giving these stellar pitching performances?

6 times last year and once so far this year

[PD]

Santana is wasted on the Mets.

You have to give credit to Josh Johnson.
This was a great pitching game; sometimes that happens.

[cougarjake13]

You have to give credit to Josh Johnson.
This was a great pitching game; sometimes that happens.

its still early


no worries

[PD]

I see they got a place for Casey and Fridee.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3415364094_170f69c07a.jpg
http://umpbump.com/press/2009/04/06/citi-field-alyssa-milanos-touch-boutique/

[spadanko]

You have to give credit to Josh Johnson.
This was a great pitching game; sometimes that happens.


Gotta tip your cap sometimes. Both pitched their asses off

[Snoogans]

I see they got a place for Casey and Fridee.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3415364094_170f69c07a.jpg
http://umpbump.com/press/2009/04/06/citi-field-alyssa-milanos-touch-boutique/

why are theres only men in the store?


Fuckin Mets fans

[hammersavage]

Buying stuff for their chicks, of course. Mets fans are gentlemen.

[Snoogans]

Buying stuff for their chicks, of course. Mets fans are gentlemen.

by gentlemen, do you mean cross dressing faggots?

[hammersavage]

Not all of us.

[NickyL0885]

4-0 Padres in the 2nd inning? When did the Padres get an offense?

[cougarjake13]

DAVID MOTHERFUCKING WRIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Marc with a c]

straight up. i'd touch david wright's testes if he asked me.

[cougarjake13]

straight up. i'd touch david wright's testes if he asked me.

you'd prob try even if he didnt

[Marc with a c]

you'd prob try even if he didnt

no. i'm classy

[Tenbatsuzen]

I see they got a place for Casey and Fridee.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3415364094_170f69c07a.jpg
http://umpbump.com/press/2009/04/06/citi-field-alyssa-milanos-touch-boutique/

Fuck Alyssa Milano.



Seriously.


That's a request, not an exclamation of disgust, BTW.

[cougarjake13]

Fuck Alyssa Milano.



Seriously.


That's a request, not an exclamation of disgust, BTW.




weird


i only see dudes in that pic

[Tenbatsuzen]

weird


i only see dudes in that pic

god, you are a cementheaded dolt.

[cougarjake13]

god, you are a cementheaded dolt.

only on mondays

[Ritalin]

Just tuned into the game. The camera angle during the pitch - the camera in center field - is all fucked up to accommodate the second advertising billboard behind home plate.

MLB - all the teams - are so fucking greedy that they'd rather let their product look shitty to make a buck.

[cougarjake13]

hadnt noticed


are you watching HD ??

[MC Pee Pants]

Please

[hammersavage]

Eh, its only right.

[K.C.]

Eh, its only right.

Begin this one like the last one ended.

Circle of life.

[hammersavage]

Begin this one like the last one ended.

Circle of life.

Honestly yea. I appreciate the symmetry.

[hammersavage]

Can't wait for tomorrow night. I want to get to the park around 5. I'll take some pics and put them here. Hope good Ollie shows up!

[Kevin]

SNY had Piazza's first game on tonight, and it looked like it was shot with a hand held camera. WTF was that?

The sound and picture was like a home made movie.

Anyone else see it?

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Can't wait for tomorrow night. I want to get to the park around 5. I'll take some pics and put them here. Hope good Ollie shows up!


awesome bro

find out how early the park opens

I will be there Sunday, also check on the view from left field

I'm in section 434 Promenade Box

[hammersavage]

This place is just beautiful

[hammersavage]

The dude who plays the mugger in Flight of the Conchords is sitting in front of me. Also in Rounders, says the line 'Does Steinbrenner have the right to just move the Yankees? I mean can he just move them?'.

Anyone know his name? I want to tell him how big a fan I am.

[cougarjake13]

The dude who plays the mugger in Flight of the Conchords is sitting in front of me. Also in Rounders, says the line 'Does Steinbrenner have the right to just move the Yankees? I mean can he just move them?'.

Anyone know his name? I want to tell him how big a fan I am.

if he was mickey the mugger


then his name is luther creek

[hammersavage]

I looked on imdb, that ain't him. He's in 1 episode in season 1 and season 2 he comes back as a mugger to help jermaine. He starts crying. Real Italian guy.

[cougarjake13]

c'mon murphy


sac fly is good enough

[cougarjake13]

I looked on imdb, that ain't him. He's in 1 episode in season 1 and season 2 he comes back as a mugger to help jermaine. He starts crying. Real Italian guy.

lenny venito

[PD]

awesome bro

find out how early the park opens

I will be there Sunday, also check on the view from left field

I'm in section 434 Promenade Box

Hey Hippo;
I'll be there tomorrow night and Sunday
(515 Promenade)

so Hammersavage, did you find out how early they let you in?

and nice little ball this inning with walks, castillo bunt and the SF and PB

oh and what a past ball !!1

[cougarjake13]

great baserunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hammersavage]

It is Lenny Venito. Thanks Jake.


I'm gonna quote his Rounders line and see if he punches me in the face.

[cougarjake13]

DELGADO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cougarjake13]

It is Lenny Venito. Thanks Jake.


I'm gonna quote his Rounders line and see if he punches me in the face.

your welcome

[hammersavage]

so Hammersavage, did you find out how early they let you in?


I missed this before. I believe 4:30. I went in at 5. Took about 100 pics. There's so much to see. Just awesome.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I missed this before. I believe 4:30. I went in at 5. Took about 100 pics. There's so much to see. Just awesome.

Heard the Shake Shack is the class of the concessions


I am set to eat

1 Pulled Pork Platter from Blue Smoke
Burger and (Black and White) Shake from Shake Shack
2 Soft Tacos
Hot Dog cooked in Beer


anything I am missing, this will be my lunch and dinner in separate intervals

130 game

[PD]

I missed this before. I believe 4:30. I went in at 5. Took about 100 pics. There's so much to see. Just awesome.

thanks.
I'm leaving my house at 4:30, so I figure I'll get there around 5:15.

Here's hoping for a good game (and win)

[NickyL0885]

thanks.
I'm leaving my house at 4:30, so I figure I'll get there around 5:15.

Here's hoping for a good game (and win)

dont the Mets own Peavy? At least lately.

[hammersavage]

Heard the Shake Shack is the class of the concessions


I am set to eat

1 Pulled Pork Platter from Blue Smoke
Burger and (Black and White) Shake from Shake Shack
2 Soft Tacos
Hot Dog cooked in Beer


anything I am missing, this will be my lunch and dinner in separate intervals

130 game

There was quite a line over there when I went. Some people around me went and I got the rundown for Blue Smoke.

Ribs
Wings
Pulled Pork

In that order, best to worst. There is a place called 'Taste of the City' or some shit down the 1st base line. Place had damn good Italian sub. Also had a pretzel and some fries that were delicious but how could they be bad?

[hammersavage]

Also, as far as beer goes, the selection has improved vastly.

http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq57/hammersavage/Picture176.jpg?t=1239916214


Yes, Stella, Becks, Bass among others. This is located in dead center near fan fest. Plus Anchorsteam some places and Blue Smoke Ale which looked interesting. All priced the same. Finally some choice!

[hammersavage]

Just a few pics:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654489188_33703500_32327811_1202745_n.jpg

Oh how I've waited for a stadium for so long.

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654499168_33703500_32327813_877227_n.jpg

Was he?
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654514138_33703500_32327816_4784824_n.jpg

My first sight of the field. The most beautiful sight these eyes have ever seen.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654524118_33703500_32327818_729636_n.jpg

I love the bridge, such a good touch. And the scoreboard is massive.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654559048_33703500_32327825_863666_n.jpg

That says it all. Mets first victory in Citi Field.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654618928_33703500_32327837_1025299_n.jpg




So overall, the place is just fantastic. 2 gripes: the outfield, which I would bet money will be changed within the next couple of years to be a little more uniform. It tries too hard with all the nooks and crannies. Move it in in certain places and please for fucks sake, make it BLUE. And the Pepsi Porch is great. Own food and beer vendors, nice little section. But the ball can get lost when its hit deep in right field. I had to wait for a response a couple times.


It hit me in the 5 inning. My brother and I were talking about getting a foul ball. I said to him that he better not hit this one out of my hand like he did back in '02 when we were in the 3rd row and the place was empty and Larry Walker chucked me a ball to which my brother stuck his meaty paw in front of and knocked away to the Puerto Rican girl behind us. I looked at the seats we sat in. It was right down there....oh wait, no. It was about 100 yards in the complete opposite direction in a place that no longer exists. I have no memories here.

Well now I have one. And I can't wait for what new ones I'll get over the next 40 years in my new baseball home.

[NickyL0885]

Just a few pics:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654489188_33703500_32327811_1202745_n.jpg

Oh how I've waited for a stadium for so long.

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654499168_33703500_32327813_877227_n.jpg

Was he?
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654514138_33703500_32327816_4784824_n.jpg

My first sight of the field. The most beautiful sight these eyes have ever seen.
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654524118_33703500_32327818_729636_n.jpg

I love the bridge, such a good touch. And the scoreboard is massive.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654559048_33703500_32327825_863666_n.jpg

That says it all. Mets first victory in Citi Field.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs017.snc1/2992_547654618928_33703500_32327837_1025299_n.jpg




So overall, the place is just fantastic. 2 gripes: the outfield, which I would bet money will be changed within the next couple of years to be a little more uniform. It tries too hard with all the nooks and crannies. Move it in in certain places and please for fucks sake, make it BLUE. And the Pepsi Porch is great. Own food and beer vendors, nice little section. But the ball can get lost when its hit deep in right field. I had to wait for a response a couple times.


It hit me in the 5 inning. My brother and I were talking about getting a foul ball. I said to him that he better not hit this one out of my hand like he did back in '02 when we were in the 3rd row and the place was empty and Larry Walker chucked me a ball to which my brother stuck his meaty paw in front of and knocked away to the Puerto Rican girl behind us. I looked at the seats we sat in. It was right down there....oh wait, no. It was about 100 yards in the complete opposite direction in a place that no longer exists. I have no memories here.

Well now I have one. And I can't wait for what new ones I'll get over the next 40 years in my new baseball home.


No way they move in the fences. the green wall was a throw back to the Polo Grounds, just like the green seats. Its a retro feel.

[hammersavage]

Wall looks black.

[NickyL0885]

Wall looks black.

green. black. the point is, its a retro thing. There was a reason apparently that they could not make the walls blue. I believe Matt Cerrone posted about it on Metsblog recently. The reasoning didn't make much sense.

[hammersavage]

green. black. the point is, its a retro thing. There was a reason apparently that they could not make the walls blue. I believe Matt Cerrone posted about it on Metsblog recently. The reasoning didn't make much sense.

He did. I didn't get it either.

Enough of the retro shit. You're blue for fuck's sake, the black looks weird. That will be changed within the next few years.

[NickyL0885]

Sheffield ties the game with his 500th career homer run. nice!. Congrats Sheff!

[cougarjake13]

Sheffield ties the game with his 500th career homer run. nice!. Congrats Sheff!

perfect timing

[cougarjake13]

He did. I didn't get it either.

Enough of the retro shit. You're blue for fuck's sake, the black looks weird. That will be changed within the next few years.

we still have the black uniforms


wall is not changing

[PD]

I admit,

I did not have any confidence after Braun's HR

[foodcourtdruide]

Wow. Putz looked awesome that inning.

[Meve]

Santana, Putz, K Rod... fantastic pitching

[PD]

Santana, Putz, K Rod... fantastic pitching

what a finish as well.

great game (now that the win is in the book)

[cougarjake13]

why do they hit lie shit whenever santana is pitching ??


its like they say well we got santana going and the bats stay silent

[epo]

A great weekend for pitching...as the cumulative score of 8-8 would indicate. Good work Mets...getting 2 of 3.

[cougarjake13]

i wasnt expecting much since figeroa was starting

[hammersavage]

A great weekend for pitching...as the cumulative score of 8-8 would indicate. Good work Mets...getting 2 of 3.

That Coffey guy is good. Like the decision to let him finish the game. I guess not that tough since you don't have a closer for the time being.

[Marc with a c]

i fucking hate jeff suppan.

[epo]

That Coffey guy is good. Like the decision to let him finish the game. I guess not that tough since you don't have a closer for the time being.

Yea...I like the fact that Macha let him go. His pitch count was actually pretty good too.

i fucking hate jeff suppan.

Join the club.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Suppan could be 0-10 and he would still shut down the Mets, the mets fold once they have runners in scoring position, I was pissed when Reyes took second ont he catchers indifference, this sealed Wright's and the Met's fate


was at Citi Field, love that fucking stadium, had stupid promenade seat in LF where you can see left field, but sat in them for no more than five minutes

there are awesome standing room areas where you can get a kick ass view, I watched the game from all different views


Shake Shack: Burger: not bad, but worse than a five guys burger, over hyped in my opinion , the Black and White Shake was kick ass

Blue Smoke: Pulled Pork was great, I should have went with the ribs, they looked fantastic

Had a beer boiled hot dog at catch of the day fucking kicked ass


Citi Field needs more bacon

[cougarjake13]

Suppan could be 0-10 and he would still shut down the Mets, the mets fold once they have runners in scoring position, I was pissed when Reyes took second ont he catchers indifference, this sealed Wright's and the Met's fate


was at Citi Field, love that fucking stadium, had stupid promenade seat in LF where you can see left field, but sat in them for no more than five minutes

there are awesome standing room areas where you can get a kick ass view, I watched the game from all different views


Shake Shack: Burger: not bad, but worse than a five guys burger, over hyped in my opinion , the Black and White Shake was kick ass

Blue Smoke: Pulled Pork was great, I should have went with the ribs, they looked fantastic

Had a beer boiled hot dog at catch of the day fucking kicked ass


Citi Field needs more bacon

with all the flack of citifield still paying for naming rights amid all the bailout stuff it was rumored that oscar meyer was gonna repalce them

[hammersavage]

According to last night’s broadcast on SNY, hitters are batting .084 during the first time through the lineup against Perez, but .286 the second time through, and .485 the third time through.

The problem is, opponents are batting .300 on the first 30 pitches Maine throws, while just .184 on the next 30 pitches.

Yikes. That pretty much explains it all.

Redding is almost back. I guess he fits into the long role but I don't know who they will bounce from the pen.

Team defense is really a concern at this point.

[Snoogans]

Fat Man KILLED Murphy and the rest of the mets, pretty much except Beltran, ALL DAY on the FAN

[hammersavage]

As opposed to every other day?

[foodcourtdruide]

Francessa is unlistenable without Russo. Russo however, is awesome without Francessa.

[NickyL0885]

I want to give Murphy flack but you just can't. Hes a rookie infielder who is being converted to an outfielder. Going to have to live with his mistakes. Thank god he can hit though. Maybe he needs to be replaced after the 7th or 8th innings every game for someone like Jeremy Reed, who is good in the field.

[foodcourtdruide]

I want to give Murphy flack but you just can't. Hes a rookie infielder who is being converted to an outfielder. Going to have to live with his mistakes. Thank god he can hit though. Maybe he needs to be replaced after the 7th or 8th innings every game for someone like Jeremy Reed, who is good in the field.

Murphy's liability in the field is a known part of this team. Blaming him for these losses is not fair.

[MC Pee Pants]

Fuck Mike'd Up. All that prick does is shit on the Mets like nobodys business, is he more concerned with the radio station that has employed him for all these years or his YES network deal. And WHO THE FUCK WRITES THE MUSIC FOR THE FAN?!?!?!? Why would someone ok that gay shit.

[Chip196]

Francessa criticized the Mets the other day for building a stadium with that much outfield room and having 2 defensive liabilities out there (referring to Murphy and Chirch). Am I being a homer for thinking that Church is in the upper tier of defensive Right Fielders? Francessa is the worst.

[K.C.]

Francessa criticized the Mets the other day for building a stadium with that much outfield room and having 2 defensive liabilities out there (referring to Murphy and Chirch). Am I being a homer for thinking that Church is in the upper tier of defensive Right Fielders? Francessa is the worst.

He's probably an average RF. He covers solid ground, but generally you want a stronger arm than he has in right.

Not a liability, though.

Now Murphy...that's a liability.

Maybe Fatboy was referring to the potentially disasterous Murphy in LF and Sheffield in RF alignment.

[NickyL0885]

I know Oillie is Ollie and that Maine is still coming off surgery but at some point, the Mets might need to make a trade for a starter. I don't know any of the Free Agent ones available outside of Pedro but he might be needed actually, which i sad to say. Ollie really can't go anywhere with that contract. Maine, who is my favorite on the team, seems like he could be the odd man out.

[NickyL0885]

He's probably an average RF. He covers solid ground, but generally you want a stronger arm than he has in right.

Not a liability, though.

Now Murphy...that's a liability.

Maybe Fatboy was referring to the potentially disasterous Murphy in LF and Sheffield in RF alignment.

Church's arm is quite strong actually.

[Chip196]

He's probably an average RF. He covers solid ground, but generally you want a stronger arm than he has in right.

Not a liability, though.

Now Murphy...that's a liability.

Maybe Fatboy was referring to the potentially disasterous Murphy in LF and Sheffield in RF alignment.

I really think he's above average at minnimum ... but admitting that I am a fan. Francessa was definitely referring to Church, flat out said it. I am not worried about the outfield defense ... Murph will continue to work on it and has a great attitude, he'll continue to make progress. I do hope that as the year goes on though that Jerry will start replacing defensively late in games.

[K.C.]

Church's arm is quite strong actually.

In the NL, defensively, I'd take
-Francoeur
-Werth
-Ethier
-Hart
-Bruce
-Pence

And if Colby Rasmus is taking over full time in RF for the Cards, I'd probably take him too.

So that probably puts Church middle of the pack.

He's solid, but anything more than that is too much credit.

[cougarjake13]

mets are fucked



how long til the giants start pre season ?

[Snoogans]

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[hammersavage]

Hey, they actually scored runs late today. Too bad the pitching was so bad it didn't matter.







It's early.
It's early.
It's early.




Just keep saying it.

[disneyspy]

Hey, they actually scored runs late today. Too bad the pitching was so bad it didn't matter.







It's early.
It's early.
It's early.




Just keep saying it.

they're only 2 1/2 games behind the tigers,i'm so gonna love this season,hows sheff doin with runners in scorin position?

[MC Pee Pants]

they're only 2 1/2 games behind the tigers,i'm so gonna love this season,hows sheff doin with runners in scorin position?

How about Tatis? Why cant he start over Sheff?

[Dave's Cackle]

In the NL, defensively, I'd take
-Francoeur
-Werth
-Ethier
-Hart
-Bruce
-Pence

And if Colby Rasmus is taking over full time in RF for the Cards, I'd probably take him too.

So that probably puts Church middle of the pack.

He's solid, but anything more than that is too much credit.

I'd take Ankiel over Rasmus, defensively...actually, they're about a push but Ankiel has a better arm. Have you seen those two throws Ankiel made last season in Colorado? Amazing stuff.

[PD]

Jeez. Can't this team win 1 easily??
Santana is amazing though

[PD]

Nats really stink.

still way too man LOB, but can't complain about a win.

[cougarjake13]

they make me hate and love them all at the same time

[hammersavage]

Omir's coming yo!

[hammersavage]

Good to see Maine hit 95 on the gun.

[PD]

Omir's coming yo!

yup; Grand slam for him, and I see Hanley Ramirez was taken out after HBP?
what happened exactly?

Nice to see a good start by Maine; hopefully it stays good.

[cougarjake13]

yup; Grand slam for him, and I see Hanley Ramirez was taken out after HBP?
what happened exactly?

Nice to see a good start by Maine; hopefully it stays good.



hopefully a career ending injury

[hammersavage]

The Mets have 11 home runs this season, and eight triples.

[MC Pee Pants]

I'm glad Maine hit Ramirez in the hand.
Can Tatis start in left field? I havent seen him blow anything defensively. Let Murphy substitute at second and my third once and a while.

[hammersavage]

Freddy Garcia experiment is over. He was release and Nelson Figueroa will take his place in Triple A

[PD]

I'm glad Maine hit Ramirez in the hand.
Can Tatis start in left field? I havent seen him blow anything defensively. Let Murphy substitute at second and my third once and a while.

I thought that they should either sit Wright and play murphy at 3rd (his natural position), or have Murphy play 1b (even though he's got only 13 minor league games there) for delgado yesterday;

I found this interesting as well.
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discussion on hte ground rules for citifield

[scottinnj]

Cantu hits a homer and a fan with a Mets shirt gets the ball, but won't throw it back? What kind of fans are you guys?
THROW IT BACK! THROW IT BACK! THROW IT BACK!

[hammersavage]

Man, Cora's played so well in limited time. He can hit and he's a smart runner.


Gotta close this one out.

[hammersavage]

I am fucking done with Jorge Cantu and his antics

[hammersavage]

Blerg

[hammersavage]

Another fucking triple. This is retarded.

[foodcourtdruide]

listening to maddog and monitoring gamecast. I have to agree with him, this is a really big game for this team. This would be a terrible loss.

[hammersavage]

What a bunch of gutless pussies we have on this team. Feel free to score a fucking run or two after the first couple of innings!!! Hey Wright, I can't remember the last clutch RBI you had. Beltran, slide you dumb bitch. And Jerry, stop laughing it up in every press conference after another game where you team bends over and takes it. Get some edge you vanilla mother fuckers!!!

[PD]

ooooh this team kills me......



and wtf with pinch hitting Santos for Castro?

[KingGeno]

lolz

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[K.C.]

Cool promo...it's just ashame those choke artists choked away another one today. It'd be cool if both teams were coming in hot.

[hammersavage]

Cool promo...it's just ashame those choke artists choked away another one today. It'd be cool if both teams were coming in hot.

If you beat us, beat us by 30 a game so someone will get fired.

[K.C.]

If you beat us, beat us by 30 a game so someone will get fired.

The problem is that the guy who should be fired (Omar) just got an extension this offseason.

That team has really committed to him and this group of players for the long haul.

[cougarjake13]

The problem is that the guy who should be fired (Omar) just got an extension this offseason.

That team has really committed to him and this group of players for the long haul.




sad but true

[BeerBandit]

Just ordered my tix for July 11th vs Cin.

I don't know why.

Fuckin' team.

[hammersavage]

That's why they call him Big Pelf.


I loooovvvee Chan Ho Park.

[cougarjake13]

fuck castro



sntos is looking great isay keep him up here

[foodcourtdruide]

Perez walks 4 guys in a row, the 4th is the opposing teams starting pitcher.

[K.C.]

Perez walks 4 guys in a row, the 4th is the opposing teams starting pitcher.

The amazing thing about it is he could have thrown three straight 70 MPH fastballs down the middle of the plate and there's no chance Moyer's swinging because the bases are loaded and he doesn't want to ground into a double play.

Ollie is still the exact same pitcher he was in San Diego and Pittsburgh.

The Mets are going to regret that contract. I'm not going to say they should have signed Lowe, because he's old, and he got more years and dollars.

[foodcourtdruide]

The amazing thing about it is he could have thrown three straight 70 MPH fastballs down the middle of the plate and there's no chance Moyer's swinging because the bases are loaded and he doesn't want to ground into a double play.

Ollie is still the exact same pitcher he was in San Diego and Pittsburgh.

The Mets are going to regret that contract. I'm not going to say they should have signed Lowe, because he's old, and he got more years and dollars.

I hope you're wrong, but Perez has really looked terrible so far this year. He's such an unpredictable pitcher, so I 'm not ready to sulk yet.

[NickyL0885]

i think its safe to say Perez is going to Buffalo for a bit. i remember the Mets did that with Steve Trachel and he came back good. Roy Halladay i think was even sent down a few years ago. so, maybe it could be a good thing.

[NickyL0885]

Murphy and Castro with back to back homers. How much you want to bet that when the ball cleared the wall, castro said to him self "fuck you jerry. that'll teach ya to pitch hit for me"

[foodcourtdruide]

just once, can we be on the happy side of a highlight reel, geez

[foodcourtdruide]

Guess not! God, joe buck is fucking terrible. Everytime the mets do something bad I curse out joe buck for his response.

[foodcourtdruide]

MATT STAIRS IS A PROFESSIONAL HITTER! Thanks for the info Eric Karros!

[TheMojoPin]

That's always the worst way you can lose a game.

[TripleSkeet]

OUCH! Hahahahahahahahahahaha

[foodcourtdruide]

Ok. Insane rant deleted

[TripleSkeet]

Cantu hits a homer and a fan with a Mets shirt gets the ball, but won't throw it back? What kind of fans are you guys?
THROW IT BACK! THROW IT BACK! THROW IT BACK!

I dont know if youre being sarcastic or not, so Ill just reply like youre being serious. The whole "throw it back" deal is for Cubs fans. Thats it. Any other fans that do this just look stupid.

All I know is Ive been going to baseball games for over 25 years, and Ive never gotten a foul ball or home run no matter how much I try. (Did get on Sportscenter about 10 years ago fighting with 3 of my friends for a Larry Walker grand slam ball in the Vet) And if I caught a home run ball, I dont care who hit it, that shit is coming home with me and anyone there that didnt like it could blow me.

Funny thing, today some jackass at the Phillies game threw back a home run ball (I think Castros) and the ump seen him and he got ejected. I remember Buck mentioning it.

[Servo]

I dont know if youre being sarcastic or not, so Ill just reply like youre being serious. The whole "throw it back" deal is for Cubs fans. Thats it. Any other fans that do this just look stupid.



You're absolutely right. I hate that they've started doing it at Citi Field.

[hammersavage]

What Servo said. Sometimes the fans do cute things that are absolutely stupid. I wish I was in control of who they let in the park.

[NickyL0885]

well, at least we can't lose today.

[cougarjake13]

well, at least we can't lose today.

well at least thats one good thing

[cougarjake13]

BELTRAN AND WRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



GOD DAMN I LOVE THE MLB NETWORK

[hammersavage]

Little heart tonight, good to see. Maine pulled it out. Let's build a little and get going already.

[PD]

Little heart tonight, good to see. Maine pulled it out. Let's build a little and get going already.

yes.
Beltran looks incredible, Maine started slow but hung in there.
I don't even mind the Putz home run- I'd rather he do that than give up walks (when team is up 3)

[hammersavage]

Great at bat Luis

[BeerBandit]

This game would still be scoreless if it wasn't for my David!

[hammersavage]

Livan

[hammersavage]

A little insurance would sure be nice here, Carlos

[NickyL0885]

Two Hands Carlos!!!! Damnit!!!

[MC Pee Pants]

1st sweep of the year.

[foodcourtdruide]

Did anyone see Castillo flip out after making that error in the 8th?

[hammersavage]

Chan Ho looking much more competent.

[cougarjake13]

Chan Ho looking much more competent.

he didnt do that for us

[hammersavage]

This blows

[PD]

This blows

you didn't like a 1-0 nail biter?

:innocent: