2009 New York Mets Discussion

[hammersavage]

Well, the last thread was at 200 pages and this season needs a fresh take. The offseason ends in 2 days and some have already made their way down to Port St. Lucie.


I hope they have the right mix of guys to put the last two Septembers behind them. Hopefully Putz and K-Rod are oblivious to changes in the calendar.

Maine is throwing pain free currently. People can't forget how huge a healthy and effective John Maine can be for this team.

Santana is not pitching in the WBC and is on target for the start of the season after offseason surgery. If he can pitch like he did last year with a presumably improved bullpen, there is no reason he can't win 20 games and a Cy Young.

Pelfrey needs to build off of last years success and become the #2. Glad Ollie is back and hope he can become consistent. Hope Neise gives a battle for the #5 spot but it looks like Redding or Garcia's job.

Reyes, Wright and Beltran are as safe a bet as there is on the team. They will be the big 3 that carry the team offensively.

Delgado worries me. If he can be effective like he was from June 27th on, they should be fine offensively. Without his bat they have a huge hole.

Ryan Church needs to be the player he was for the first month and a half. He wasn't the same player after the concussions. Hope he can be productive like he was for a whole year.

Tatis/Murphy is not a solution to left field. I think we got pretty lucky with Tatis' outburst last year and I don't see him repeating that. Murphy is going to be a stud in the league one day but I don't know if a timeshare is the best thing for him at this stage.

Luis Castillo is worthless and I expect nothing from him. Alex Cora should be ready to start 80 games.

Schnieder, Castro and Cancel should do enough to get by. Not a position of strength for sure.

Who will step up as a utility player to get big hits? Marlon did it a couple years ago, Easley too. Now I look to Cora, Marlon, Evans, Pagan, Reed/Sullivan to produce in a pinch role.

Who will step up to get outs in the 6th and 7th? Green, Robertson, Duaner, Feliciano, Kunz/Parnell, need to get big outs to get to Putz/KRod.

Hopefully, Manuel still has some magic left over from last year and the players will respond as they did.



I think they have a good group of guys and definitely have the talent to win the pennant. The division will be tough but I can't wait for it to start up again.

[hammersavage]

I swear to god, this season better be wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee free.

[Friday]

:glurps:

[hammersavage]

It just didn't seem to bring us luck if I recall.

[hammersavage]

And you can now add Jose Valetin to the list of possible bench players. Just signed a minor league deal.

This team did have a serious lack of mustache.

[spadanko]

Viva La Pornstache!!!

[MC Pee Pants]

Im looking forward to Murphy being a big part. Pelfrey was greta last year, I pray hes as good if not better. And fuck Castillo, he looks like i did in little league...hoping to get a walk.

[BeerBandit]

I'm ready. This MLB Network has been very unhealthy for me. I've counting the days to P and C reporting since Jan. 1. And to hear about the bunch of guys that got down to PSL early just got me even more jazzed. I've got a really good feeling about this season.

[cougarjake13]

wwwwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee

[Kevin]

wwwwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee

Another Sept collapse, just for that.

[Chip196]

So excited for Baseball!!!!!!!!!

[skyscraper]

So excited for Baseball!!!!!!!!!

...or as close a facsimilie as the mets can conjur.

[Chip196]

...or as close a facsimilie as the mets can conjur.

ahhhh ... the first shitty post from a Philly fan in a thread that has nothing to do with them ... just like hearing the birds chirping, we know spring is on the way.

[Trailerparkhero]

Anyone else going to any spring training games? I'm going to be at the Tigers/Mets game on the 28th.

[disneyspy]

Anyone else going to any spring training games? I'm going to be at the Tigers/Mets game on the 28th.

im gonna try and go see my mom and hit some games in lakeland

[Snoogans]

Dumpsters, concrete, all out at shea

[NickyL0885]

I can't wait till Spring Training games are on TV. Need some baseball. I'll watch the World Baseball Classic too but only if the USA Team is still in it.

[Snoogans]

I can't wait till Spring Training games are on TV. Need some baseball. I'll watch the World Baseball Classic too but only if the USA Team is still in it.

Dont worry. ARod is playing for the Dominicans, so the US has a chance

[King Hippos Bandaid]

who's wants to spray Roberto Alomar's blood all over the Phillie's Shower

last years problem was the 8th and 9th inning, if the Mets can get the bats rolling and our newly paid relievers cant lock it down

the Mets have a chance

[Snoogans]

who's wants to spray Roberto Alomar's blood all over the Phillie's Shower

last years problem was the 8th and 9th inning, if the Mets can get the bats rolling and our newly paid relievers cant lock it down

the Mets have a chance

Not anymore, Jinxy

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Not anymore, Jinxy


i dont have high hopes for the Mets, I just hope the complications of steroids runs rampant on the Yankees

[Kevin]

i dont have high hopes for the Mets, I just hope the complications of steroids runs rampant on the Yankees

Thank YOU!

[hammersavage]

wwwwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee

None of that now.

[keithy_19]

None of that now.

did he do it wrong?

Met's will get to bases loaded, needing a run to tie in the bottom of the ninth, and Beltran will ground into a double play ending the inning.

Meanwhile, Manny will hit a grandslam.

[hammersavage]

Nick Johnson is gonna get traded not that Dunn is in Washington. Would love him as a backup 1st baseman because I'm not comfortable with that situation right now.

[BeerBandit]

Anyone else going to any spring training games? I'm going to be at the Tigers/Mets game on the 28th.
If anybody can buy my plane ticket I've got a house in Tampa to stay at.

[hammersavage]

Pudge says he wants to play for the Mets. I don't trust him being off the juice but with his upside and defense, he might be worth the risk if they can trade Ramon.

[cougarjake13]

Anyone else going to any spring training games? I'm going to be at the Tigers/Mets game on the 28th.

im going to the same tigers mets game




may try to go to a few more

they play at braves and thats close

and i may go one weekend to port st lucie

[cougarjake13]

If anybody can buy my plane ticket I've got a house in Tampa to stay at.

man you must have big bucks to be living up there and have a house down here

[cougarjake13]

Pudge says he wants to play for the Mets. I don't trust him being off the juice but with his upside and defense, he might be worth the risk if they can trade Ramon.

if they get him for an incentives type contract then i'd be okay with it

[hammersavage]

Incentive should be how much juice he's on laden. More the better.

[BeerBandit]

man you must have big bucks to be living up there and have a house down here
Nope. My parents have a house in an old folks community down there. I'm still poor.

[cougarjake13]

Nope. My parents have a house in an old folks community down there. I'm still poor.

gotcha

[hammersavage]

Signed Livan Hernandez to a minor league deal. Why? I have no idea.

[BeerBandit]

Signed Livan Hernandez to a minor league deal. Why? I have no idea.
Because it never hurts to have arms...

no matter how old and washed up they are.

[cougarjake13]

b/c they wanted him 4 yrs ago


better late than never i guess

[Bossanova]

I'd rather have Livan than Pudge

[Doogie]

So when does the fantasy leagues start?? I intend to sign up ASAP for them...

[MC Pee Pants]

What ever happened to Orlando Hernandez? Is he still creepin around pickin up a pay check from the Mets for nothing?

[Doogie]

What ever happened to Orlando Hernandez? Is he still creepin around pickin up a pay check from the Mets for nothing?

No he is collecting social security now...he claims he is 42, he is really 68. Can not trust records from those countries.

[cougarjake13]

So when does the fantasy leagues start?? I intend to sign up ASAP for them...

yahoo has theirs up

[cougarjake13]

manuel may drop reyes from lead off spot (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9222206/Manuel-considering-drastic-lineup-change-for-Mets)



manuel may drop him to 3rd with castillo possibly lead off and beltran 2




reyes is not a run producer, he needs to be leadoff, at worst 2nd

[cougarjake13]

What ever happened to Orlando Hernandez? Is he still creepin around pickin up a pay check from the Mets for nothing?

he did last year


not sure of his contract status for 09

[MC Pee Pants]

manuel may drop reyes from lead off spot (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9222206/Manuel-considering-drastic-lineup-change-for-Mets)



manuel may drop him to 3rd with castillo possibly lead off and beltran 2




reyes is not a run producer, he needs to be leadoff, at worst 2nd

I heard this on WFAN and it bugged me too. If Castillo is on his game he's agreat 2nd hole, if not though who will it be? (assuming Reyes leads off because I think Manuel is just talking shit and might only try it in spring training.)

[spadanko]

reyes is an XBH machine. lots of doubles and triples. he could produce a ton of RBIs... that being said, I'd still rather him lead off

[PD]

reyes is an XBH machine. lots of doubles and triples. he could produce a ton of RBIs... that being said, I'd still rather him lead off

I dont' think this would be awful, IF castillo is the castillo of years past.

Reyes is not a typical leadoff hitter. He doesn't walk enough, he doesn't work on getting on base, as much as causing havoc. It has been shown in the past that (for less number of AB's) Reyes actually has better OBP and average batting 2nd.

IF castillo for example can walk to lead off an inning, wouldn't it be nice to have Reyes behind him doubling? or even if he gets a solid single, if it's 1st & 3rd - you can see Reyes take off there.

Reyes got too caught up with SB's at times in 2007- not being situational. This keeps him from getting caught up in that. Again, all of this is predicated on Castillo going back to his .370 OBP days.

As for Livan, it's what Bandit said;
load up arms, let em all compete for that 5th spot.

[BeerBandit]

I dont' think this would be awful, IF castillo is the castillo of years past.


I am torn on this issue. On one hand, with Reyes leading off they get that threat of scoring in the first inning which puts them in a great position. However, I'm sure we all saw the numbers last year on run differential 1st-3rd, 4th-6th, and 7-end of game. They were atrocious at scoring runs at the end of the game. So perhaps they put too much empahsis on scoring early. Of course the shoddy bullpen didn't help much.

The other side is, if Castillo can be close to who he used to be, he does benefit from being at the top of the lineup. He should have more quality ABs then an 8-hole guy. The lineup benefits in two ways. He's more patient them Reyes and has a better OBP. Plus with him at the top, it lengthens that lineup. Instead of 7-8-9 being outs, they only have to worry about C-P. And on the days when Castro catches, I'd love to see him 7d and sub Cora eighth.

Again, this is all based on Castillo being much better than the shitbox he was last year.

[PD]

I don' know if anyone said it in the other thread, but I think that the pen additions not only will help in obvious ways, but be big in intangibles.
F-Rod seems like a guy who has no fear; Sean Green may be a guy who is much better against righties, but he's had a lot of appearances in Seattle without problem, and JJ Putz, not only solidifies the 8th inning, he is maybe the biggest character the Mets have had since Ol' hotfoot, Roger McDowell.

I think this team has the right attitude to put all the old issues behind them - hopefully i'm right.

[cougarjake13]

I dont' think this would be awful, IF castillo is the castillo of years past.

Reyes is not a typical leadoff hitter. He doesn't walk enough, he doesn't work on getting on base, as much as causing havoc. It has been shown in the past that (for less number of AB's) Reyes actually has better OBP and average batting 2nd.

IF castillo for example can walk to lead off an inning, wouldn't it be nice to have Reyes behind him doubling? or even if he gets a solid single, if it's 1st & 3rd - you can see Reyes take off there.

Reyes got too caught up with SB's at times in 2007- not being situational. This keeps him from getting caught up in that. Again, all of this is predicated on Castillo going back to his .370 OBP days.

As for Livan, it's what Bandit said;
load up arms, let em all compete for that 5th spot.


i'd be cool with him batting second but the article says manuel is thinking beltran second, reyes 3rd

[Chip196]

i'd be cool with him batting second but the article says manuel is thinking beltran second, reyes 3rd

IF they're going to put Catillo first, I like Beltran 2nd and Reyes 3rd. I think Reyes would fall in to Catillo's flaws as a # 2 hitter.... trying to bunt too much, getting behind in the count to give the leadoff man time to steal way too often, ect. I don't think Beltran would fall in to those bad habits, and then Reyes would have to concentrate on one thing, hitting line drives to the gap and chasing the other two around the bases.

[cougarjake13]

IF they're going to put Catillo first, I like Beltran 2nd and Reyes 3rd. I think Reyes would fall in to Catillo's flaws as a # 2 hitter.... trying to bunt too much, getting behind in the count to give the leadoff man time to steal way too often, ect. I don't think Beltran would fall in to those bad habits, and then Reyes would have to concentrate on one thing, hitting line drives to the gap and chasing the other two around the bases.

hmmm

and then could have wright and delgado up with reyes on the bases



i may be coming around. but i still like him as leadoff as long as castillo is on the roster

[Chip196]

hmmm

and then could have wright and delgado up with reyes on the bases



i may be coming around. but i still like him as leadoff as long as castillo is on the roster

My immediate reaction was no as well ... but the idea of Catillo hooking himself up to the Juvination Machine, to the tune of a .370+ OBP makes it sound like a much more interesting discussion. If he can't do it though, I don't see it working well.

Also ... If they go this route, and it's working, I don't think Reyes can jump back in to leadoff whenever Castillo needs an off day. If you commit to this, Reyes stays in the 3 hole until they deem the whole experiment a failure. I don't think moving Reyes around would be good for him.

[MC Pee Pants]

Too much of this is relying on Castillo, thats one thing i dont like. Im excited to see if Murphy is ready for this, they could throw him maybe two hole if he's hitting well.....also Church.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

is it hard to get single game tickets


I have access to over 10 Sunday Games , my friend is a cop, the tix are Promenade Left field (Sec# 434 in HR Territory which is cool)

There are 4 Seats, $30 a peice (face value)


should I go for the easy score, or are tickets easy to get, I have not done the research

[cougarjake13]

is it hard to get single game tickets


I have access to over 10 Sunday Games , my friend is a cop, the tix are Promenade Left field (Sec# 434 in HR Territory which is cool)

There are 4 Seats, $30 a peice (face value)


should I go for the easy score, or are tickets easy to get, I have not done the research



other than opening day i dont think tix will be hard to get

maybe more this year than others cause of the new stadium but overall i dont see it being tough to get decent tix

[King Hippos Bandaid]

other than opening day i dont think tix will be hard to get

maybe more this year than others cause of the new stadium but overall i dont see it being tough to get decent tix


cool, I bought those tix against the brewers on 4/19

Ill see how the tickets are before committing to other games

[NickyL0885]

Last Section of Shea.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3288937700_db1732701e.jpg


According to people from the construction site, the final piece comes down tomorrow at noon. O man. I wish I could be there to see it. Going to be a sad day.

[cougarjake13]

Last Section of Shea.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3288937700_db1732701e.jpg


According to people from the construction site, the final piece comes down tomorrow at noon. O man. I wish I could be there to see it. Going to be a sad day.



hopefully when that collapses, the past seasons collapses go with it

[hammersavage]

Every do their duty and fill out the Opening Day ticket opportunity

Linky (http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ticketing/tixop_season09_form.jsp)

If anyone who isn't a Met fan is reading this, you can fill it out too and I will blow you for the tickets. Or a reasonable facsimile.

Thank you.

[cougarjake13]

Every do their duty and fill out the Opening Day ticket opportunity

Linky (http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ticketing/tixop_season09_form.jsp)

If anyone who isn't a Met fan is reading this, you can fill it out too and I will blow you for the tickets. Or a reasonable facsimile.

Thank you.



wow


just wow

[hammersavage]

I'll worry about it if someone wins.

[cougarjake13]

I'll worry about it if someone wins.



haha

[PD]

other than opening day i dont think tix will be hard to get

maybe more this year than others cause of the new stadium but overall i dont see it being tough to get decent tix

I think it will be a bit tougher than last year to get quality seats (other than all seats are good). (I mean from box office, not re-sell)

There will be tix vs Padres; forget the Phillies.

I'm hoping the "no bad seat" is so; I took sunday tix 2 rows from top (but right behind home) for Sunday package.

[spadanko]

Shea Stadium is officially gone. Pics to come.


Side Note: I bought a 15 pack guys and will be selling some games. i will post when i plan on selling

[TripleSkeet]

I love this rivalry...

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/sports/baseball/mets/Carlos-Beltran-Wants-to-Kill-Cole-Hamels.html

[PD]

Shea Stadium is officially gone. Pics to come.


Side Note: I bought a 15 pack guys and will be selling some games. i will post when i plan on selling

yes, gone now.
According to William Valderrama, the last piece of Shea Stadium came down at 11:26 am EST.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/3290117799_512e5af36d_o.jpg

[PD]

I love this rivalry...

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/sports/baseball/mets/Carlos-Beltran-Wants-to-Kill-Cole-Hamels.html

meh.

It's the reporters making all that into news.
for example, Hammels only said what he said because WFAN was joking with him.


good rivalry, but all that stuff you see now is just fodder for papers/tv.

[PD]

video of the last demolition
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[spadanko]

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[Bossanova]

So, when do we sign Manny?

[PD]

I love mlb network.
right now they are showing Tom Seaver's 300th win
(unfortunately it was with the Chi-sox) vs Yankees.

Later is a game winning hr game for Gary Carter vs Cardinals in 85.

[Gvac]

I feel sorry for the Mets.

How do they close out the first half of the season? With a 3 game homestand against the mighty Cincinnati Reds!

We should organize a rfnet field trip.

Fri, Jul 10 @ NY Mets 7:10 PM
Sat, Jul 11 @ NY Mets 7:10 PM
Sun, Jul 12 @ NY Mets 1:10 PM

[ToiletCrusher]

Fuck the Mets...













































can I go?

[PD]

I feel sorry for the Mets.

How do they close out the first half of the season? With a 3 game homestand against the mighty Cincinnati Reds!

We should organize a rfnet field trip.

Fri, Jul 10 @ NY Mets 7:10 PM
Sat, Jul 11 @ NY Mets 7:10 PM
Sun, Jul 12 @ NY Mets 1:10 PM

I will be at the Sunday game,:smoke:

[K.C.]

I love this rivalry...

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/sports/baseball/mets/Carlos-Beltran-Wants-to-Kill-Cole-Hamels.html

Hahaha...that headline is SLIGHTLY misleading.


This is the best rivalry in baseball right now, though.

Historically, the best is Cubs/Cards...over the last 30 years or so, it's been Red Sox/Yanks, but right now, it's this one.

And it's because the players actually are into it. With Yanks/Sox, the fans are nuts, but the players couldn't give a fuck...they're all hired guns who do a brief tour of duty and move on.

But everyone is at each other's throat in this rivalry.

[PD]

Hahaha...that headline is SLIGHTLY misleading.


This is the best rivalry in baseball right now, though.

Historically, the best is Cubs/Cards...over the last 30 years or so, it's been Red Sox/Yanks, but right now, it's this one.

And it's because the players actually are into it. With Yanks/Sox, the fans are nuts, but the players couldn't give a fuck...they're all hired guns who do a brief tour of duty and move on.

But everyone is at each other's throat in this rivalry.

you need to include Dodgers/Giants for longevity.

Mets v Phils can be big because like Redsox /Yanks, these are too ravenous baseball towns.- but I still say its more the fans than the players.

[K.C.]

you need to include Dodgers/Giants for longevity.

Mets v Phils can be big because like Redsox /Yanks, these are too ravenous baseball towns.- but I still say its more the fans than the players.

Agreed on Dodgers/Giants, but anyone outside the Billy Crystal/Brooklyn Blowhard types will acknowledge that Cubs/Cards is a better overall historical rivalry.

It just doesn't get romanticized as much as the Dodgers/Giants because of the New York/California connection.


What makes Mets/Phils is that on top of the fan stuff, and the players sniping at each other, there is (or at least was) such an aire of desperation to win now, in the rivalry, because both franchises are historically awful, and are now pretty competitive year in and year out.

I guess we'll see if Phillies fans become more like Red Sox fans did, after they finally won.

But I'm sure that sentiment is more prevalent than ever with the Mets fans.

[cougarjake13]

Hahaha...that headline is SLIGHTLY misleading.


This is the best rivalry in baseball right now, though.

Historically, the best is Cubs/Cards...over the last 30 years or so, it's been Red Sox/Yanks, but right now, it's this one.

And it's because the players actually are into it. With Yanks/Sox, the fans are nuts, but the players couldn't give a fuck...they're all hired guns who do a brief tour of duty and move on.

But everyone is at each other's throat in this rivalry.

you need to include Dodgers/Giants for longevity.

Mets v Phils can be big because like Redsox /Yanks, these are too ravenous baseball towns.- but I still say its more the fans than the players.



i agree that in the past cubs/cards and dodgers/giants were great rivalries

but lately both teams havent been good at the same time or for a long period of time


i think the yanks sawx were stuffed down our throats and theres been great playoff games with them, a key to any rivalry




sadly mets and phillies have never faced off in the playoffs, get a few nlcs matchups and this rivalry will possibly get the same coverage as the yanks sawx did and does

[cougarjake13]

Manuel hands left-field job to Murphy (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090222&content_id=3864922&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

[MC Pee Pants]

I like this Murphy move. Maybe he bats 3rd if he hits like he did last year, bump Wright to 4th if Delgado isn't producing?

[beachbum]

Go Rays!!!!!!!!

[cougarjake13]

it could work


reyes switch
beltran switch
murphy left
wright right
delgado left

[PD]

What makes Mets/Phils is that on top of the fan stuff, and the players sniping at each other, there is (or at least was) such an aire of desperation to win now, in the rivalry, because both franchises are historically awful, and are now pretty competitive year in and year out.

This is true. In the past when one team was good, the other was awful, so any competition was irrelevant.

Murphy won't bat 3rd this year.
He's too raw and hasn't developed power yet.

If Reyes bats leadoff, Murphy would be good at 2nd; otherwise he'll be a 6/7 to start.

[BeerBandit]

This is true. In the past when one team was good, the other was awful, so any competition was irrelevant.

Murphy won't bat 3rd this year.
He's too raw and hasn't developed power yet.

If Reyes bats leadoff, Murphy would be good at 2nd; otherwise he'll be a 6/7 to start.
He reminds me so much of Dave Magadan. He'll bat lower in the lineup this year. Depending on what Castillo and Church do, he'll have to wait until Delgado's gone next year to move up.

[cougarjake13]

do we still have mike carp in the minors or is there a better first base prospect in the system ??

[Kevin]

do we still have mike carp in the minors or is there a better first base prospect in the system ??

Didn't you deal him for Putz?

And didn't you draft Ike someone that is supposed to be good too

[NickyL0885]

do we still have mike carp in the minors or is there a better first base prospect in the system ??

Carp went to Seattle in the JJ Putz deal. I think our best 1B prospect is Ike Davis or Lucas Duda. Davis has more upside and younger.

[cougarjake13]

Didn't you deal him for Putz?

And didn't you draft Ike someone that is supposed to be good too




possibly

let me look it up

[Marc with a c]

carp is in seattle. they do have ike davis who they drafted two years ago either in the first round or supplemental, he isn't a power guy, and i don't believe he has done much with the cyclones.

[NickyL0885]

Also, if you want to know more about our prospect, check out Toby Hydes Mets Minor League Blog. Its a branch of Matt Cerrones MetsBlog. Hyde recently completed the Mets best 41 prospects list. Check it out.

http://www.metsminorleagueblog.com/

[NickyL0885]

carp is in seattle. they do have ike davis who they drafted two years ago either in the first round or supplemental, he isn't a power guy, and i don't believe he has done much with the cyclones.

He can hit for power. He just didnt show it in games and had a rocky start in Brooklyn.

[cougarjake13]

yeh carp was in the trade



they have nick evans listed as a 1b and ike davis as you said

[NickyL0885]

#14 - 1B Ike Davis


Bats/Throws: L/L

Height/Weight: 6’5”, 195 lbs

Acquired: 1st rd ’08 (Arizona State)

Born: 3/22/87 (Edina, MN)

Why Ranked Here: Davis, who had a rough professional debut, shows off plus big league raw power in batting practice. He has not taken that leverage to games yet, failing to homer in his first season as a Brooklyn Cyclone, but it’s in there. Davis has sound footwork at first and as a former pitcher in college, the arm for right. However, those other attributes are of secondary importance to a player who was drafted 18th overall for his offensive gifts.

2008: After hitting .385/.457/.742 in 52 games with Arizona State, Davis began his professional career with a 15 game hit streak over which time he hit .292/.288/.385 without drawing a single walk. By July, Davis’s average was lurking around .250 and he was a mess at the plate. The only pitches he was hitting hard were fastballs thigh-high, middle in. He was getting beat by heaters up or in and was lunging hard onto his front foot chasing breaking balls. As Brooklyn made a late dash to the playoffs, Davis appeared to relax. In his final 58 AB, he hit .310/.394/.379 with 8 BB and 12 SO. concluding as

Dr. Pangloss Says: If it all comes together Davis could be a solid to above average regular at first or right.

On the Flipside: Davis had a concerning professional debut. Whether he was dealing with nagging injury or merely fighting himself mentally, his talent did not make the impact it should have. The good news is that no one makes a career out of the New York Penn League.

Projected 2009 Start: St. Lucie. Davis will take on the pitcher-friendly FSL.

[Marc with a c]

i don't believe he hit for power at ASU so i'm assuming he doesn't have it in him. not saying he doesn't have it in him, but not yet.

also daniel murphy is the best firstbase prospect for the mets.

[NickyL0885]

i don't believe he hit for power at ASU so i'm assuming he doesn't have it in him. not saying he doesn't have it in him, but not yet.

also daniel murphy is the best firstbase prospect for the mets.

I think Murphy will end up at 2B. Evans I would have at 1B. Unless you get rid of Church and leave Murphy or Evans in the Outfield. F-Mart if going to be in one of the corner spots next season as well. Evans is projected to have more power then Murphy.

[Marc with a c]

nick evans isn't handsome enough to play in the mets infield.

[cougarjake13]

mets spring training 30 in 30 on mlb network is on tommorrow tuesday 2-24 at 11pm

[PD]

I think Murphy will end up at 2B. Evans I would have at 1B. Unless you get rid of Church and leave Murphy or Evans in the Outfield. F-Mart if going to be in one of the corner spots next season as well. Evans is projected to have more power then Murphy.

Murphy will not be a 2nd baseman (at least not as a regular).
Everyone that has seen him play 2b has said he is below average.
Either he'll be a dave magadan/kevin Youkilis type 1b, or a lf, or a utility guy (but I hope not).

[BoondockSaint]

Mets 1rst
Phillies 3rd

[Marc with a c]

mets spring training 30 in 30 on mlb network is on tommorrow tuesday 2-24 at 11pm

two minutes.

[Kevin]

I'm gunna get this out of the way right now..

This is for you KC..

I have seen Towlie lurking around a little these past few weeks..

I do not wanna hear shit from him this whole season.

I do not care if the Mets are 30 games up.

He talked so much shit the whole year, then when they collapsed, he was nowhere to be seen.

He killed KC all year, then Hides when it was time to face the music.

Something that most of the Mets fans here did not do.

[NickyL0885]

Wow, watching the 30 In 30 and they already dont have all the info. They are not being thrown 80 pitches. They are using a machine to do that. I know its a minor detail but little things bother me.

[PD]

I'm gunna get this out of the way right now..

This is for you KC..

I have seen Towlie lurking around a little these past few weeks..

I do not wanna hear shit from him this whole season.

I do not care if the Mets are 30 games up.

He talked so much shit the whole year, then when they collapsed, he was nowhere to be seen.

He killed KC all year, then Hides when it was time to face the music.

Something that most of the Mets fans here did not do.

he'll speak for himself, but Towelie has been missing a bit lately from everywhere.

and yes he does need to face it when his team folds.

[PD]

Wow, watching the 30 In 30 and they already dont have all the info. They are not being thrown 80 pitches. They are using a machine to do that. I know its a minor detail but little things bother me.

its MLB network, so they should get it better, but national broadcasts rarely get the info right; it's why I hate watching Fox/ESPN vs the normal team broadcasters.

[PD]

1st day of games,
mets beat orioles, and Pitt beats Philly.

let's stop now.

:smoke:

[spadanko]

2 HRs for reyes hitting 3rd today, including Grand Slam

[dino_electropolis]

2 HRs for reyes hitting 3rd today, including Grand Slam

Nice, missed the game today.....lets see that type of production in september, please.

[hammersavage]

Jerry's a genius!

[Snoogans]

I cant wait til this ends up like Willie Mayes Hayes in Major League 2. He ends up tryin to jack em out to left every time and just flying out to the track

[hammersavage]

I expect push ups at the plate.

[Snoogans]

I expect push ups at the plate.

that was major league 1. Before he was tryin to hit homers everytime. And before that classic film, Black Hammer White Lightning

[hammersavage]

that was major league 1. Before he was tryin to hit homers everytime. And before that classic film, Black Hammer White Lightning

He was popping out everytime because he was trying to hit for power and not for contact. Way to quote Major League 2 instead of 1.

[foodcourtdruide]

I feel like a banker.

[Snoogans]

He was popping out everytime because he was trying to hit for power and not for contact. Way to quote Major League 2 instead of 1.

i even said in the original post i was speaking of 2

[hammersavage]

i even said in the original post i was speaking of 2

I know. Next you'll reference 'Back to the Minors'

[Snoogans]

I know. Next you'll reference 'Back to the Minors'

dont tempt me

[ToiletCrusher]

snoogs tips to the mets?

[PD]

Big Big news I learned on mets blog.




Jose Reyes told reporters he is bringing back the Prof. Reyes Spanish lessons to Citi Field this season.

I loved those.

Maine did something like that as well- i hope they are back.

[MC Pee Pants]

I heard an update on WFAN the other night, I thought i heard Castillo drove in 4. Can anyone confirm this?

[PD]

I heard an update on WFAN the other night, I thought i heard Castillo drove in 4. Can anyone confirm this?

yes he did- yesterdays game.

[MC Pee Pants]

yes he did- yesterdays game.

excellent. Im dubbing him comeback player of the year.

[Snoogans]

its spring training, lets relax cause guys are hitting well against all 87 MPH fastballs

[cougarjake13]

excellent. Im dubbing him comeback player of the year.

the only comeback award he'll win is the comeback to the buffett table for seconds award

[hammersavage]

Playing against the Mike Piazza coached Team Italy today. Good to see Mike around Mets camp again. He was the best.

[cougarjake13]

Playing against the Mike Piazza coached Team Italy today. Good to see Mike around Mets camp again. He was the best.




watching mlb tonight and they had a clip of the last night at shea with seaver and piazza


piazza looked very skinny, meterosexual and possibly gay

[cougarjake13]

here's some pics from yesterday's METS-TIGERS game


unfortunately a lot of the mets reg starters didnt play and i dont think they even made the trip cause i didnt see them anywhere



http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/cougarjake13/random/018.jpg


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[cougarjake13]

NICK EVANS



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http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/cougarjake13/random/035.jpg







JONATHAN NEISE


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[cougarjake13]

DANIEL MURPHY



http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/cougarjake13/random/036.jpg





FERNANDO MARTINEZ


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http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/cougarjake13/random/038.jpg


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SOME DUDE WEARING AN OLD SCHOOL GARY CARTER JERSEY


http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/cougarjake13/random/040.jpg

[hammersavage]

Santana's MRI canceled cuz he felt 'fine' today after a session. Thank christ.

[cougarjake13]

Santana's MRI canceled cuz he felt 'fine' today after a session. Thank christ.

sure as hell didnt need that



good news

[MC Pee Pants]

Here's my guess... Santana was hung over or just didnt want to pitch that day, so he said some bullshit lie he didnt think was a big deal. But yea...it was a big deal. So he felt bad, told the trainers he just lied and now everything is ok....and everything will continue to be ok.

[cougarjake13]

interesting take

[hammersavage]

That's the most idiotic thing I've ever read and I hope to god it were true.

[hammersavage]

According to Newsday, ‘Fernando Tatis has agreed to be the replacement for Alex Rodriguez on the Dominican Republic team for the WBC.’

The Mets now have more players in the World Baseball Classic, 16, than any other team in MLB.

Let's just get this over with injury free please...

[hammersavage]

I've been redailing and refreshing from exactly 10 o'clock and I can't get through to get tickets to the exhibition games. This blows!

[MC Pee Pants]

Is Aaron Heilman really battling for the 5th spot in the Cubs starting rotation? I hope he makes it, so the Mets could light him up.
Also, do the Mets still have Endy?

[Marc with a c]

nope, he's in seattle.

[cougarjake13]

Is Aaron Heilman really battling for the 5th spot in the Cubs starting rotation? I hope he makes it, so the Mets could light him up.
Also, do the Mets still have Endy?




yep


heilman has said for yrs that he wants to start

[MC Pee Pants]

yep


heilman has said for yrs that he wants to start

Yea I know....I wish he would have started not sucking. If he does well as a starter should we blame the Met pitching coaches, or continue to shit on him.

[TheMojoPin]

Heilman is technically in competition for the 5th starter's spot with the Cubs, but everything said so far seems to indicate that the Cubs' own farm system product Sean Marshall has the upperhand unless Heilman has an amazing spring and pitches out of his mind. That said, with Harden definitely needing extra time off during the year, Zambrano likely going to need a few games off given recent trends and the question of mark of whether Dempster will make it through the whole season after the last one being his first full one back as a starter after years of relieving, Heilman will definitely get his chances to have some starts.

[cougarjake13]

Yea I know....I wish he would have started not sucking. If he does well as a starter should we blame the Met pitching coaches, or continue to shit on him.

good question


i say we blame the coaches more than him but both deserve blame

[BeerBandit]

good question


I say we blame the coaches more than him but both deserve blame
Or, how about we blame him being a 1 1/2 pitch pitcher. His bread and butter is his change up. He has a decent fastball that tails, but is made more effective because of his change up. Plus he can fall into trouble when his location falters. How many times did he get into a jam, or make one worse by coming into an inning and walking guys, then leaving one up in the zone too much and serving up a cookie. I'm glad he's gone. If he finds success somewhere else, good for him. He wasn't going to do it here.

Plus I really got sick of that puss of his walking off the mound after blowing it.

[foodcourtdruide]

good question


i say we blame the coaches more than him but both deserve blame

I don't think anyone is really to blame. That happens all the time in baseball.

[cougarjake13]

Or, how about we blame him being a 1 1/2 pitch pitcher. His bread and butter is his change up. He has a decent fastball that tails, but is made more effective because of his change up. Plus he can fall into trouble when his location falters. How many times did he get into a jam, or make one worse by coming into an inning and walking guys, then leaving one up in the zone too much and serving up a cookie. I'm glad he's gone. If he finds success somewhere else, good for him. He wasn't going to do it here.

Plus I really got sick of that puss of his walking off the mound after blowing it.



i've said it before



who knows what kind of mental state of him wanting to start and being forced to relieve played in his inconsistency on the mound

[spadanko]

Dirty Sanchez released

[BeerBandit]

Dirty Sanchez released
He just never got his velocity back. It's a shame because he used to be filthy.

[hammersavage]

Thank god. Fuck him. Now he can go out for all the food he wants at 3am.

Finally got my own tickets. 2nd home game of the year against the Pads.

[K.C.]

The rotation has to be scaring you guys a little bit.

Santana's had some arm issues, that could linger...Pelfrey hurt...Maine doesn't look good. The 5th starter competition is a joke.

[K.C.]

I'm gunna get this out of the way right now..

This is for you KC..

I have seen Towlie lurking around a little these past few weeks..

I do not wanna hear shit from him this whole season.

I do not care if the Mets are 30 games up.

He talked so much shit the whole year, then when they collapsed, he was nowhere to be seen.

He killed KC all year, then Hides when it was time to face the music.

Something that most of the Mets fans here did not do.

Damn, I missed this post.

I guarantee you if the Phillies had gone out in the first round again, though, he'd of been all over here just killing me.

The odd thing is, I would have went fairly easy...but I can't blame him. In addition to the Mets debacle, if I remember correctly, he's also a Cowboys fan.

It's been a rough few years for him as a sports fan.

[BeerBandit]

The rotation has to be scaring you guys a little bit.

Santana's had some arm issues, that could linger...Pelfrey hurt...Maine doesn't look good. The 5th starter competition is a joke.
Santana's fine, Maine-It's early, yet, 5th starter is a placeholder in any rotation and Livan is doing just fine.

[hammersavage]

The rotation has to be scaring you guys a little bit.

Santana's had some arm issues, that could linger...Pelfrey hurt...Maine doesn't look good. The 5th starter competition is a joke.

I suppose. But Santana and Pelfrey's injuries are nothing. Maine needs time. 5th starter could be a problem.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I'm noivous, I have a feeling this season will be wasted bitching about free agents we should have signed

I dont see the Mets scoring 6-7 runs a game to keep up if the Mets Pitching is mediocre

[foodcourtdruide]

The rotation has to be scaring you guys a little bit.

Santana's had some arm issues, that could linger...Pelfrey hurt...Maine doesn't look good. The 5th starter competition is a joke.

I like our rotation, too early to be scared.

I'm more concerned with our offense to be honest. 2B is a disaster and they did nothing to address the fact that the second half of Delgado's season may have been a complete fluke. Also, we're putting a lot of faith in Murphy, who I like, but is still unproven.

[foodcourtdruide]

Damn, I missed this post.

I guarantee you if the Phillies had gone out in the first round again, though, he'd of been all over here just killing me.

The odd thing is, I would have went fairly easy...but I can't blame him. In addition to the Mets debacle, if I remember correctly, he's also a Cowboys fan.

It's been a rough few years for him as a sports fan.

I don't understand it. It's not like we're part of the team. If the team does shitty.. they do shitty. The whole "MY TEAM IS BETTER THAN YOURS THEREFORE I AM BETTER THAN YOU" is part of what really loses me about being a sports fan.

[Friday]

I don't understand it. It's not like we're part of the team. If the team does shitty.. they do shitty. The whole "MY TEAM IS BETTER THAN YOURS THEREFORE I AM BETTER THAN YOU" is part of what really loses me about being a sports fan.

i feel the same way.
it's probably what will keep me from posting much in these threads this season.
that and the fact that hammersavage is mean. :down:

[hammersavage]

i feel the same way.
it's probably what will keep me from posting much in these threads this season.
that and the fact that hammersavage is mean. :down:

Please. Its just the wh********** last season spelled our doom. That is not allowed. I look forward to your posting otherwise. :thumbup:

[Friday]

Please. Its just the wh********** last season spelled our doom. That is not allowed. I look forward to your posting otherwise. :thumbup:

um.
i think it was the shitty playing by the team that had to do with THEIR doom, not my gleeful expressions. :dry:

[hammersavage]

Perhaps it was a coincidence. But I take no chances.

[PD]

I vote with frideee.

I saw too many awful relief performances.

[hammersavage]

I vote with frideee.

I saw too many awful relief performances.

Why risk it? Just use a new cheer. Like 'yes my team was victorious'. Longer, sure, but effective.

[PD]

anyway, I think this is cool-
Citi Field will feature cut-out, silhouette designs of key players and moments above the entrances in to the stadium, as you can see here, of Ron Swoboda’s catch; here, Endy Chavez’s catch; and here, Tom Seaver.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/...93158f39bd.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/...d37b663f21.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/...2c0d68da73.jpg



http://www.ny1.com/Content/Top_Stories/95485/sneak-peak-inside-citi-field-reveals-final-touches/Default.aspx

[PD]

http://www.ny1.com/Content/Top_Stories/95485/sneak-peak-inside-citi-field-reveals-final-touches/Default.aspx

the view from the cheap seats is almost exactly where my tix are.

[BeerBandit]

Bought tix for 4/18 vs MIL! Second game of second series at Citi! Cya there buddays!

[BeerBandit]

Two more hits for Murph today. He's tearing it up. Leads SP in hits.

[PD]

Two more hits for Murph today. He's tearing it up. Leads SP in hits.

murphy kinda reminds me of a left handed, mediocre defense Wright.

very good instincts, patient hitter.

[hammersavage]

Now almost everyone is home. Just another week. Nice to see Delgado and Wright hitting though.

[BeerBandit]

How about another 3 hits for Murph yesterday. .400 for the spring.

[cougarjake13]

How about another 3 hits for Murph yesterday. .400 for the spring.

he's looking awesome, hopefully he keeps it up

[PD]

we're seeing some good things (Murphy, Evans, church) some bad (Maine).

I'm watching Santana now, and I think the whole "injury thing" earlier in pre-season is way gone - he looks good.

Now that F-rod is out of the WBC, I think team is in decent shape.

[NickyL0885]

we're seeing some good things (Murphy, Evans, church) some bad (Maine).

I'm watching Santana now, and I think the whole "injury thing" earlier in pre-season is way gone - he looks good.

Now that F-rod is out of the WBC, I think team is in decent shape.

Maine doesnt bother me. He is coming off surgery. Plus, last season spring training he was lights out. Everyone figured he was due for a huge year. It didn't happen. So, I think Maine needs time. He's also working on a curveball, a pitch Peterson had him get rid of. The curve will help his fastball, as it give the hitters another pitch to think about which could mean more innings pitched.

[cougarjake13]

im not sure how much he may have helped but the only good thing we can thank peterson for is making ollie perez better

[MC Pee Pants]

As anyone heard anything about Pelfrey? Is he doing well? And does anyone else find the Mets Weekly girl attractive?

[cougarjake13]

As anyone heard anything about Pelfrey? Is he doing well? And does anyone else find the Mets Weekly girl attractive?

havent seen her


whats her name or post some pics

[NickyL0885]

As anyone heard anything about Pelfrey? Is he doing well? And does anyone else find the Mets Weekly girl attractive?

Big Pelf is doing awesome. He def looks like he will start where he left off from last season. As far as Julie Alexandria, the Mets Weekly host, shes hot. Shes also an actual Mets fan. She host the show Beer Money as well with Chris Carlin.

[MC Pee Pants]

http://www.nypost.com/seven/02152009/photos/sports076b.jpg
She seems more attractive in motion. Thanks for finding her name.

[cougarjake13]

she's not horrile looking


i'd let her hold my bat

[MC Pee Pants]

Jewish or Italian? What do you think she is.

[cougarjake13]

both

[spadanko]

went on a tour of Citi Field today. Here are some of my 150 shots I took today

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h54/spadanko/Citi%20Field/IMG_8087.jpg

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fixing the F in Left Field
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[TheMojoPin]

Looks pretty nice!

[cougarjake13]

great pics

[hammersavage]

Man it looks beautiful. Got tix for the 2nd home game, can't wait.

It oddly looks better with all the advertising in compared to the bare pics I had seen. I'm so programmed.

[cougarjake13]

i was actually thinking it look too cluttered with all the ads

[hammersavage]

Johnny Franco threw out the first pitch yesterday before the St. Johns game. Of the pics and video I saw it was pretty funny to see so many empty seats because no one cared about the game but wanted to walk around and check things out.

Seasons a week away!

[cougarjake13]

can't wait


wish i could go to opening day

[PD]

I got my tix yesterday.
I"m all pumped for season.

and for those that care, contrary to rumor last season, they may allow you to bring in food/drink (sealed, non-alcoholic plastic bottles).

I do hve to say though that the way they have pumped up the food choices, I may actually partake this year.

[hammersavage]

Yea the food looks like a major upgrade.

[foodcourtdruide]

The back end of the pitching staff is really weak and the lack of depth is scary. I am pessimistic about Maine, and the 5th starter spot has the potential to be a disaster. I guess not many teams in baseball have an absolutely solid 1-5 (or 1-4), but I feel if we lose any of our top 3 for an extended period of time the season could be a waste.

That being said, who the hell knows what will happen? Random young pitcher could come up and give us the depth we need.

[hammersavage]

I hate Sports Illustrated.

[disneyspy]

I hate Sports Illustrated.

those cock suckers picked the tigers to win the world series last year and hippoed em,i felt like goin out and gettin cruel circused by the end of the year

[~Katja~]

I hate Sports Illustrated.

even the swim suit editions???

[hammersavage]

those cock suckers picked the tigers to win the world series last year and hippoed em,i felt like goin out and gettin cruel circused by the end of the year

I hope I never become an adjective around here.

even the swim suit editions???

Eww, gross!

[MC Pee Pants]

The back end of the pitching staff is really weak and the lack of depth is scary. I am pessimistic about Maine, and the 5th starter spot has the potential to be a disaster. I guess not many teams in baseball have an absolutely solid 1-5 (or 1-4), but I feel if we lose any of our top 3 for an extended period of time the season could be a waste.

That being said, who the hell knows what will happen? Random young pitcher could come up and give us the depth we need.

Take it easy buddy. The sason didnt even start yet, no need to worry. Why would anyone need to come up? Lets see how the starters do, it wasnt them blowing clutch games last year.

[Marc with a c]

the best mets site ever

http://www.thewrightstache.com/

http://www.thewrightstache.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/evolution-of-a-stache.gif

[cougarjake13]

the best mets site ever

http://www.thewrightstache.com/

http://www.thewrightstache.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/evolution-of-a-stache.gif




when the full stache comes in he looks like john valentin

[hammersavage]

The boys finally getting a chance to check out the new digs. I can't wait.

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[BeerBandit]

Please please please please don't sign Sheffield. Please please please please please please please please please please.

I'll by more tickets. Anything you want. But please don't do this.

[spadanko]

According to New York Newsday, the Mets have contacted Gary Sheffield directly and he could sign with the club as soon as Friday night.
The Mets are reportedly his first choice, behind the Reds and Phillies. Sheffield, who's sitting on 499 career home runs, would give Citi Field its first milestone. He would probably platoon with Ryan Church in right field and could sneak additional at-bats if young left-fielder Daniel Murphy struggles out of the gate. Sheffield should only cost the Mets the league minimum, $400,000. Apr. 3 - 11:54 am et

[PD]

the best mets site ever

http://www.thewrightstache.com/

http://www.thewrightstache.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/evolution-of-a-stache.gif

any site with pic of Felix "the cat" Millan is good by me.

Millan by the was, was the reason Joe Torre hit into 4 dps in one game;
cause Millan was on base 4 times in front of him.

[PD]

According to New York Newsday, the Mets have contacted Gary Sheffield directly and he could sign with the club as soon as Friday night.
The Mets are reportedly his first choice, behind the Reds and Phillies. Sheffield, who's sitting on 499 career home runs, would give Citi Field its first milestone. He would probably platoon with Ryan Church in right field and could sneak additional at-bats if young left-fielder Daniel Murphy struggles out of the gate. Sheffield should only cost the Mets the league minimum, $400,000. Apr. 3 - 11:54 am et

Francessa announced it as official.

Omar coming up on WFAN

[BeerBandit]

Fuck! He's our problem now. Fuck!
http://www.metsblog.com/

[hammersavage]

If he's not a dick, I like it but I don't want any additional pressure on Murphy. Cheap though.

[foodcourtdruide]

Small risk, high reward. This adds some much much much needed depth.

[PD]

If he's not a dick, I like it but I don't want any additional pressure on Murphy. Cheap though.

Francessa just told Murphy.

"I didn't want to sandbag you".

.............

yeah.

my concern is playing time.
I like the idea of Murphy & church around beltran in the OF.

it is low risk though

[spadanko]

I don't think he touches Murph's time.. this will be a platoon of church and Shef once Shef is n shape

[SP1!]

Please please please please don't sign Sheffield. Please please please please please please please please please please.

I'll by more tickets. Anything you want. But please don't do this.

This has got to be one of the dumbest moves ever by the mets, sheffield is a known choke artist

[Snoogans]

but sheffield is a great guy in the clubhouse. always amazing chemistry with him

[SP1!]

but sheffield is a great guy in the clubhouse. always amazing chemistry with him

Nice sarcasm, I get that.

[Snoogans]

congrats

[cougarjake13]

400,000 for sheff isnt a bad risk at all


maybe church isnt 100%, and having sheff as a back up instead of tatis has to be a good thing even if he is 40


and if he's done then it only cost 400 k

[SP1!]

congrats

thank you

[MC Pee Pants]

Nice move by Marlon Anderson tonight to break up the double play. I didnt realize Felciano was the only lefty in the bullpen anymore...perhaps they need to make some moves o get another one.

[K.C.]

I just watched the MLB Network look back at Shea Stadium.

Funny...they conveniently end the special with the 2006 Division clincher, then make a vague comment about how 2006 didn't turn out how they thought it would.

They COMPLETELY neglect 2007 and 2008, and make no mention of the final game at Shea.


As I baseball fan, I was disappointed. My favorite memories of Shea were Carlos Beltran in Game 7, Tom Glavine's 1st inning on the last day of the season against the Marlins in 2007, and Ollie Perez's 8000 walks in the 5th inning of the last game of the season last year.

[Kevin]

Oli sure had it going today

[Snoogans]

I just watched the MLB Network look back at Shea Stadium.

Funny...they conveniently end the special with the 2006 Division clincher, then make a vague comment about how 2006 didn't turn out how they thought it would.

They COMPLETELY neglect 2007 and 2008, and make no mention of the final game at Shea.


As I baseball fan, I was disappointed. My favorite memories of Shea were Carlos Beltran in Game 7, Tom Glavine's 1st inning on the last day of the season against the Marlins in 2007, and Ollie Perez's 8000 walks in the 5th inning of the last game of the season last year.

ahhhh, the good days

[eastphillyTed]

fuck the mets! everyone knows the phillies will win the division again when mutts choke!

[cougarjake13]

new stadium looks cool, gonna take some time to watching the game and seeing diff surroundings




question i have is if the tigers would still be on the hook for 13 mil+ whats the benefit for the tigers in dropping him ??

[K.C.]

question i have is if the tigers would still be on the hook for 13 mil+ whats the benefit for the tigers in dropping him ??

Because he's washed up, can barely run, can barely field, and his only value at this point is as a pinch-hitter against lefties.

If the Mets signed him to supplant Murphy in LF, they're nuts. He's a bench player at best at this point.

[hammersavage]

Because he's washed up, can barely run, can barely field, and his only value at this point is as a pinch-hitter against lefties.

If the Mets signed him to supplant Murphy in LF, they're nuts. He's a bench player at best at this point.

I think (and god do I hope) that Marlon Anderson will be released and Sheff will take his spot. Murphy can definitely hit so I'd like to see him get a full chance to be the everyday.

[cougarjake13]

Because he's washed up, can barely run, can barely field, and his only value at this point is as a pinch-hitter against lefties.

If the Mets signed him to supplant Murphy in LF, they're nuts. He's a bench player at best at this point.

yeh i know the physical reasons

but whether he plays for the tigers or not they gotta pay that salary

so if you're gonna pay it anyway, why not go with the option of actually getting something in return for that money, however little it may be, its still better than zero which is what is gonna happen now that he's a met

[Fallon]

new stadium looks cool, gonna take some time to watching the game and seeing diff surroundings
It's very weird. Looks like they are in Detroit or something.

Sox look good.

[NickyL0885]

Because he's washed up, can barely run, can barely field, and his only value at this point is as a pinch-hitter against lefties.

If the Mets signed him to supplant Murphy in LF, they're nuts. He's a bench player at best at this point.

dont you have your own thread?

[cougarjake13]

It's very weird. Looks like they are in Detroit or something.

Sox look good.

yeh and what really fucked me up was they're playing with a dh

[K.C.]

dont you have your own thread?

As a fan of the World Champions, ALL threads are my threads this year.

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[brettmojo]

Gotta' love the announce team making fun of the economic situation in Detroit there.

HAHA There's already garbage flying around Shea 2.

[FezsAssistant]

anyone watching this game?
how sad. rave reviews for yankee stadium and there's garbage blowing everywhere at citi field.
oh mets...will you ever succeed? will you ever succeed?

[cougarjake13]

Gotta' love the announce team making fun of the economic situation in Detroit there.

HAHA There's already garbage flying around Shea 2.

they dont have any tv's or innerwebs so its ok

none of them heard it

[BeerBandit]

anyone watching this game?
how sad. rave reviews for yankee stadium and there's garbage blowing everywhere at citi field.
oh mets...will you ever succeed? will you ever succeed?
I've heard the opposite, that Yankee Stadium is a bit of a disappointment. It's got no panache. They basically just rebuilt the old place and jacked up the prices.

And so what if there were papers flying about? It was quite the blustery day out there.

[cougarjake13]

well at least the mets win something








Mets enter with great history in openers
Santana starts for franchise with best Opening Day record (http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090402&content_id=4114788&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym)

[K.C.]

I've heard the opposite, that Yankee Stadium is a bit of a disappointment.

I've heard first hand from some people that went up already that Yankee Stadium is pretty disappointing (at least for the price), and that the concourse has something of a Mall feel to it which really takes away from the ambience of being at a baseball game.

The sight lines are a bit better, and the upkeep is better, but all in all, there's absolutely no character to it.

Have not heard much on Citi Field yet. It looks interesting from the TV shots I've seen, but I don't know anyone who's been yet.

[hammersavage]

Good to see them strand runners in scoring position with less than 2 outs already.

[hammersavage]

How bout Beltran knocks the piss out of one, here.

[hammersavage]

Daniel fuckin' Murphy

[PD]

Hurray for Daniel Murphy:clap:

[razorboy]

Shitty baserunning from Wright, bad call from Razor.

[hammersavage]

Feels like a last year game. Santana pitches well, can't get a few extra runs of support, turn it over to the bullpen with a 1 run lead. But this is a new bullpen so it should be a different story.

[PD]

Feels like a last year game. Santana pitches well, can't get a few extra runs of support, turn it over to the bullpen with a 1 run lead. But this is a new bullpen so it should be a different story.

I hope so.
Sean Green did his job, Putz now.

[PD]

and K-rod does too.

2-1, solid pitching game.

[hammersavage]

Put it in the fuckin' books!!!!!


I might be a little ahead of myself here, but 162-0 looks like a serious possibility.

[cougarjake13]

great start and the new guys did what we brought them here to do

[cougarjake13]

Put it in the fuckin' books!!!!!


I might be a little ahead of myself here, but 162-0 looks like a serious possibility.



what is the record for most wins to start a season ??

[MC Pee Pants]

I didnt see it but I loved the Church play. Howie Rose sure was excited today.

[NickyL0885]

Daniel Murphy means business. This kid is going to be fantastic.

[Caseyelan]

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the delgado one rules.

[hammersavage]

My brother and I do the Reyes and Delgado one every time we are together for a home run.


We are fags.

[Friday]

Put it in the fuckin' books!!!!!


I might be a little ahead of myself here, but 162-0 looks like a serious possibility.

i predict that someday you, too, will no longer be allowed to express glee in this thread.... jinxy.

[hammersavage]

i predict that someday you, too, will no longer be allowed to express glee in this thread.... jinxy.

I implore you to express your glee in this thread. Just without that cursed phrase.

[razorboy]

We are fags.

Duly noted.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

stupid Tuesday off, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[MC Pee Pants]

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the delgado one rules.

I want desperately to learn them all. Then find a friend to do them with.