2006 New York Mets Thread

[OandA_Chris]

Pitchers-n-Catchers Arrive Today

Pedro has his new shoe

here is a link to some pictures; http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/story/391688p-332215c.html

Some must reads:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=2330477

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=2331387



162-0 in 06

[askewcore]

HAHAHAHA! You named it the Yankees thread you fucking tool! :action-sm...And then fixed it before I could really mock you.

Good luck this year.

[OandA_Chris]

i do stink and thanks for seeing that before i fixed it.

[Maynard James K]

If this doesn't get you pumped for baseball in Queens, nothing will!!!!!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e57/jblank31/bw.jpg

[timmy tonsils]

any one think the mets are going to make another big move (I.E. Zito) prior to the season begining?

[JPetrucci23]

A family of New York Yankee fans heads out one Saturday to shop for the youngest boy's birthday.

While in the sports shop, the son picks up a Mets jersey and says to his older sister, "I've decided to become a Mets fan and I would like this NY Mets jersey for my birthday."

His big sister is outraged by this and promptly whacks him upside his head and says, "Go talk to mother!"

Off goes the little lad with the jersey in hand and finds his mother. "Mom?"

"Yes, son?"

"I've decided I'm going to be a Mets fan and I would like this jersey for my birthday."

The mother is outraged at this, promptly whacks him around the head and says, "Go talk to your father!"

Off he goes with the Mets jersey in hand and finds his father. "Dad?"

"Yes, son?"

"I've decided I'm going to be a Mets fan and I would like this jersey for my birthday."

The father is outraged and promptly whacks his son in the back of his head and says, "No son of mine is ever going to be seen in THAT!"

About half an hour later they're all back in the car and heading
towards home. The father turns to his son and says "Son, I hope you've learned something today."

The son says, "Yes, Dad, I have."

"Good, son, what is it?"

The son replies, "I've only been a Mets fan for an hour, and I already hate you Yankee bastards."

[OandA_Chris]

thats a great story

and as far as Zito not before the season but before the trading deal line.

[LifeHacker]

Anyone else think the season hinges on Pedro's toe?

[CM Mark]

This season will be good. Good I say, GOOD!!! 95-67 is my prediction right now

[OandA_Chris]

Anyone else think the season hinges on Pedro's toe?

that and the rest of the starting pitching.

[OandA_Chris]

2/20 UPDATE

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Another day, another long-toss.
Mets ace right-hander Pedro Martinez moved closer to climbing a mound on Monday, working out in the outfield at Tradition Field in regular baseball shoes, his now-famous right Nike cleat in for modifications.

"It's getting there," Martinez said. "It's getting more comfortable each time."

It was a scene very similar to the one on Saturday, when Martinez traded throws with manager Willie Randolph across the outfield of a back field.

This time, Randolph was an observer, consulting with a group of interested onlookers that included pitching coach Rick Peterson, bullpen coach Guy Conti, Triple-A pitching coach Randy Niemann and trainer Ray Ramirez.

Martinez's session lasted about 10 minutes, backing up nearly to the warning track in center field while exchanging tosses with bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello, who was perched near the left-field foul line.

"I'm trying to act normal and see how it's going to respond, and hopefully make the adjustments," said Martinez, who noticeably increased velocity as he concluded the session.

The Mets are still working on changes to Martinez's cleat, with tweaks ordered to the front spikes following Martinez's feedback on Saturday. The pitcher threw on Monday using a regular shoe with a silicone pad guarding the right side, which Martinez said was "not quite as comfortable" for his injured big toe.

Martinez said the next step will be testing his footwork on an actual mound, which could happen this week. He would start at the bottom of the hill and gradually move up to the rubber.

"Probably by the weekend, I'll try to get on the slope of the mound and start working," Martinez said.

This spring, Martinez has been able to throw only off of flat ground, patiently nursing an ailment that cut short his 2005 season by two starts last September. With Mets pitchers already deep into fielding drills, Martinez has been absent, conducting his workouts indoors by lifting weights and riding a stationary bicycle.

"He's getting his work in and doing his cardio and hitting the weight room pretty hard," Randolph said. "That'll all play out pretty soon."


"I have plenty of time to do [fielding drills]," Martinez said. "[After] 15 years, I learned some of those things."

A brief hello: Kaz Matsui stopped by Tradition Field on Monday, but heleft almost as quickly as he arrived.

Wearing facial hair that will almost certainly disappear before Tuesday's scheduled report date for the rest of the club, Matsui unloaded his belongings from a silver Mazda coupe into his locker, pausing only to tell reporters in Japanese, "Everything is good so far."

When he entered the clubhouse, Matsui would have discovered his locker has been moved from its corner location last spring. Matsui's old locker is now reserved for veteran Bret Boone, one of Matsui's challengers at second base this spring.

Wright takes in Daytona 500: Few people in the Mets' immediate family are so conspicuous by their absence as David Wright. Something close to a sense of alarm develops when he isn't at his locker, in the cage or at third base taking ground balls.

So it was Sunday when the Mets worked out without the player who quickly is becoming the face of the team. Cliff Floyd wasn't there either -- neither was supposed to be -- but had he been, he certainly would have noticed Wright's absence. Like the Stones without Mick Jagger, M*A*S*H without Hawkeye, the Yankees without Derek Jeter.

"Where's that Dee-Rite?" Floyd would have asked with artificial annoyance.

The answer Sunday was Daytona, Fla., specifically the Daytona 500. Wright, hardly a racing aficionado, and a buddy made the trip to witness the phenomenon of NASCAR, to be amazed by the sound, speed and precision of the competition.

"To me, it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see something like that," Wright said Monday when he returned to camp, when he was conspicuous by his presence.

"I bought the tickets in December. I saw the date and the date of when I had to report [to camp]. So I could go. ... It was amazing. You don't get the whole experience on television. They're going 220 miles per hour on a 2 1/2-mile track. They change tires and gas it up in 12 seconds. It's amazing.

"The track is barely wide enough for four cars and they have three across, going 220 miles per hour. ... It's banked, the bank is like three stories high. I didn't realize that. And it was so foggy you couldn't see the other side."

His appreciation continued to gush. But, evidently, it will remain appreciation and never morph into participation. Wright still prefers his sport to all others. And he considers a car a means of transportation not a means of excitement. He drives an SUV.

And he didn't even drive the two hours to Daytona. "Got a car service," he said.

Wagner doesn't miss Philly fans: The infamous Philadelphia boo birds left a lasting impression on Billy Wagner, the Phillies closer for two years before signing with the Mets. "They'd boo me if my first warm pitch wasn't a hundred miles an hour," Wagner said Monday within earshot of Steve Trachsel.

Said Trachsel: "That's why I've always held back and kept it in the low 90s."

Recalling Wilson's strength: Part of the Mets' daily training regimen involves the use of yellow rubber medicine balls that can be more than a tad unwieldy. In moments of rest, players toss them around as if they basketballs but quickly learn they are more like anvils. Some even try dribbling.

None, however, can do with one of these 6.6-pound balls what Preston Wilson did so easily eight years ago when he was in camp. He not only dribbled, he stopped his dribble with one hand -- palm down -- and walked carrying the ball as if it were made of Styrofoam.

Dennis Cook, in his first Mets camp, was stunned. "I'm from Texas," he said. "And that kid is Texas strong."

Said Al Leiter: "I always heard Gil Hodges had the strongest hands in baseball -- him or Hondo [Frank Howard], Could they have been any stronger than Preston's?"

No current Met has come close to palming the ball. But Mike Pelfrey, the 6-foot-7 pitcher the Mets selected in the first round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft, seems like the best bet. He's quite big.

[Towelie]

I cant wait for this season to start!

[OandA_Chris]

2006 Batting Order

what do you think the 2006 batting order should be?



Option 1

1. Reyes S
2. Lo Duca R
3. Beltran S
4. Delgado L
5. Floyd L
6. Wright R
7. Diaz/ Nady/ Chaves
8. Matsui/ Anderson/ Boone



Option 2

1. Reyes S
2. Lo Duca R
3. Beltran S
4. Delgado L
5. Wright R
6. Floyd L
7. Diaz/ Nady/ Chaves
8. Matsui/ Anderson/ Boone



Option 3

1. Reyes S
2. Beltran S
3. Wright R
4. Delgado L
5. Floyd L
6. Lo Duca R
7. Diaz/ Nady/ Chaves
8. Matsui/ Anderson/ Boone



Heres an option if Anderson plays 2nd.


1. Reyes S
2. Anderson
3. Beltran S
4. Delgado L
5. Wright R
6. Floyd L
7. Lo Duca R
8. Diaz/ Nady/ Chaves




The only 2 spots that are set is Reyes leading off and Delgado batting clean up. Everything else is still up in the air.


which on do you like best or do you have a different one?

[OandA_Chris]

2/22 Articles

Some good articles to read:


Beltran Article (http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMTQmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTY4ODQ0MjYmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZU VFeXk2)

Bret Boone arrives at camp (http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMTQmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTY4ODQzMTImeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZU VFeXk2)

Zambrano Article (http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMTQmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTY4ODQ0MjgmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZU VFeXk2)

Wilpon talks (http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/ny-spmnotes224636841feb22,0,2730761.story?coll=ny-mets-print)

More Wilpon (http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMTQmZmdi ZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTY4ODQyOTgmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZU VFeXk2)

[Mother Shucker]

Number three for me.

[hulkster29]

Anderson? who's Anderson?

if your are saying Marlon, he left as a FA to sign with the Nationals..

it might be the rookie Hernandez you might be thinking of...

i like the lineups with Beltran hitting second.. that's where he should be, & has been very productive both with the Royals & the brief stint as an Astro as a #2..

[Boratfan]

Anderson? who's Anderson?

if your are saying Marlon, he left as a FA to sign with the Nationals..

it might be the rookie Hernandez you might be thinking of...

i like the lineups with Beltran hitting second.. that's where he should be, & has been very productive both with the Royals & the brief stint as an Astro as a #2..


I would assume he's talking about Anderson Hernandez.

[OandA_Chris]

Anderson? who's Anderson?

if your are saying Marlon, he left as a FA to sign with the Nationals..

it might be the rookie Hernandez you might be thinking of...

i like the lineups with Beltran hitting second.. that's where he should be, & has been very productive both with the Royals & the brief stint as an Astro as a #2..


Thank you yes I know all about Marlon going to the nationals

I was talking about Anderson Hernandez. Using the first name might have thrown you off.

[hulkster29]

indeed it did.. my apologies

[OandA_Chris]

Fans already camping out for tickets that go onsale on sun. They have pictures on mets.com. I dont get why people do that they had the presale at the beginning of last week which everyone knew the password. But I guess they want yankee tickets.

[hulkster29]

does anyone know what cable companies (if at all) are carying the new Mets network?

[OandA_Chris]

Cablevision is still working out the deal with SNY but from all I read on Metsblog.com it sounds like it will work out better for the mets then it worked for the yankees when they started YES. There is one cable company some where in Jersey that says that they will not carry SNY. Patriot Media, is the local cable company for about 80,000 customers in central New Jersey

if you live in that area and want to get SNY heres a Petition
http://www.petitiononline.com/SNYPM/petition.html


also for more info keep checking out SNY's Press Releases

http://www.sny.tv/news.jsp


Latest news is that they will have games in HD also


SNY will launch on March 16 if everything goes right on cablevision it will be on channel 73

[askewcore]

The Mets network will definitly launch smoother then YES did. Cablevision saw how big a cluster fuck it was when they wanted to make YES a premium tier channel. Mets fans are just as rabid, and pretty close in numbers.

[OandA_Chris]

another reason is that mets have a helpful partner in Comcast that helps Cablevision move the deal along.

[OandA_Chris]

From metsblog.com

Citing “people familiar with the negotiations,” Bloomberg.com reports that Cablevision and SportsNet NY have reached an agreement that ensures that the company's three million subscribers will be able to watch Mets games this season…

…good news…

“We fully expect to carry Mets games this season and beyond,” Cablevision spokesman Jim Maiella told Bloomberg in a telephone interview. However, Maiella declined to say whether an agreement had actually been reached…

…for what it’s worth, the newsworthiness here is that while SNY has been talking positively about these negotiations for weeks, Cablevision has not…this quote from maiella is an example of things heading in the right direction…

…again, as a Cablevision subscriber, i will be happy when i see an actual statement from cablevision, and i will totally satisfied when i see SNY on my television…

[timmy tonsils]

Does any one know if Directv is going to carry SNY?

[OandA_Chris]

nothing is official yet but it looks good.

[OandA_Chris]

Starters for Next Few Games

This Thursday, the Mets begin the first of 33 exhibition games, which conclude on April 1 in St. Louis…

This Thursday, March 2, Steve Trachsel will start against the Cardinals in Jupiter, FL…game time is 1:05 PM EDT…

On Friday, March 3, Yusaka Iriki will start against the Cardinals in Port St. Lucie…game time is 7:10 PM EDT…

On Saturday, March 4, Aaron Heilman will start against the Nationals in Port St. Lucie…game time is 1:10 PM EDT…




ALSO

Anna Benson appearance on the Howard Stern Show this morning and blashes the mets.

“They traded [Kris Benson] for a bag of balls. But you know what? They're still short on balls,”


GOOD NEWS

Martinez Throws from Mound

…the buzz from port st. lucie is that Pedro Martinez threw roughly 30 pitches from the top of the pitcher’s mound today and is telling people that he feels good about the workout…


Martinez about the toe

“So far, health-wise, it's improving…I was expecting to feel the way I feel right now. It's improving a little bit…I bounced well enough to get back to the mound, so I'm not probably going to stop until something goes wrong.”…

[askewcore]

Anna Benson appearance on the Howard Stern Show this morning and blashes the mets.

“They traded [Kris Benson] for a bag of balls. But you know what? They're still short on balls,”


If Anna Benson's mouth doesnt have my dick in it, it's completley useless.

What DID the Mets get for Benson, and whats their projected starting five? I heard someone of ESPN radio today say they only had four starters.

[OandA_Chris]

they got right-handed reliever Jorge Julio
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/player.jsp?player_id=406402

and a right-handed starting pitcher with a modest big-league resume, John Maine.
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/player.jsp?player_id=429720


Their starting 5 is
Pedro Martinez
Tom Glavine
Steve Trachsel
Aaron Heilman
Victor Zambrano

Also they have Yusaka Iriki, Jose Lima, Brian Bannister, and few other young arms

[OandA_Chris]

Boone Announces Retirement



"Something I've loved my whole life has become a major, major job for me," Boone said. "I don't think it would be fair for me -- or fair to the Mets -- to continue something I've loved my whole life and had so much passion for, and all of a sudden that passion isn't there anymore."


What a waste of time (http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060301&content_id=1329064&vkey=spt2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym)

[askewcore]

they got right-handed reliever Jorge Julio
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/player.jsp?player_id=406402

and a right-handed starting pitcher with a modest big-league resume, John Maine.
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/player.jsp?player_id=429720

That's really not such a bad deal. They moved a malcontent, got a closer, who I'm sure they'll make into a set-up man.

Maine's not so bad. The Yanks killed him last year, but thats nothing to be ashamed of. If I remember correctly, he had a pretty nasty overhand curveball.

[The O&A Van]

What a waste of time

Nah, he saved the Mets time. If he had spent the whole Spring playing for a starting role, taking up Randolph's time and attention, and ultimately didn't get the job only to just retire, then...THAT would be a waste of time.

It's got to be tough when a player has such a sharp decline and this guy walked away--I say best of luck to the guy, he played great baseball for a decade and a half.

[The O&A Van]

That's really not such a bad deal. They moved a malcontent, got a closer, who I'm sure they'll make into a set-up man.

They also freed up a lot of money...This deal will only be recognized as a "good deal" when the team spends that money.

Plus that big-mouthed bitch is out of their hair

[OandA_Chris]

Wagner Drops Out of WBC

http://www.nyjournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060301/UPDATE/603010398

"I put a lot of thought into it," Wagner said this morning. "I want to be comfortable with my new teammates and surroundings. Every player wants to play for his country, but I have to be concerned with what is best for me. ... Right now, I'm not in shape to help the U.S. team."

so now the mets have no one on the usa team. no reason to even watch the WBC now. I was just about to buy a Wagner WBC jersey good thing i didn't.

[OandA_Chris]

That's really not such a bad deal. They moved a malcontent, got a closer, who I'm sure they'll make into a set-up man.

Maine's not so bad. The Yanks killed him last year, but thats nothing to be ashamed of. If I remember correctly, he had a pretty nasty overhand curveball.

That is true but I am just pissed he came to camp it the first place. But it is great it happened now. I think Kaz will be the opening day 2nd baseman but I think the job will go to Anderson Hernandez by I am guessing right after the all-start break (no later then late july) unless some how Kaz Matsui steps up and becomes the player the mets are paying him to be.

[askewcore]

unless some how Kaz Matsui steps up and becomes the player the mets are paying him to be.

Then you might as well send the new kid a card congratulating him on his new job. Is he a good prospect? Cause if he is, the Mets have a crazy infield for the future. Wright, Reyes and him would be nasty. If Reyes can ever stay healthy.

We really might have a good shot at a Subway Series again this year.

[OandA_Chris]

i am not too scary about 2nd base my main fear this season is starting pitching.

[The O&A Van]

We really might have a good shot at a Subway Series again this year.

I'm not so sure New York's AL representative has the pitching to hold up their end of the bargain...

Fuck, I don't care if the Mets play the Royals in the WS, I just want to see them win one.

-PS- Love the sig pic, Chris.

[askewcore]

I'm not so sure New York's AL representative has the pitching to hold up their end of the bargain.

Yeah, neither do the Mets, but at least the rest of their team is good now.

If someone else in the West can take out the Angels, the AL will come down to Yanks/Sox again and neither one of them have great pitching.

edit: not to sound like an ass, but if you dont live in NY, you probably dont understand how much fun the subway series was for us, which is why I pull for it.

[The O&A Van]

edit: not to sound like an ass, but if you dont live in NY, you probably dont understand how much fun the subway series was for us, which is why I pull for it.

I'm actually from Northern Jersey, 35 minutes from the city; I just go to college in DC. I was at Shea for the Mets winning the pennant AND the game Timo Perez put on the worst WS baserunning display, EVER. I certainly remember how exciting 2000 was...I also remember how much I got shit on at school being the only Mets fan in a HS full of lacrosse playing-Yankee bandwagoners.

[askewcore]

Ah, okay, I stand corrrrrrected then sir.

[The O&A Van]

the AL will come down to Yanks/Sox again

But the AL didn't come down to the Yanks/Sox last year, it was Chicago and Anaheim.

I wouldn't count the A's, White Sox, Blue Jays...I don't think the Yanks have a shot this year.

Also, keep in mind that Toronto will be taking away a lot of W's from the AL East--The Wild Card will be from the West or Central.

(But this isn't a topic for the Mets discussion)

[askewcore]

Because the Angels own us. That's why I said if someone else can knock off the Angels. Also, this is assuming every team stays healthy, which is a ridiculous large assumption.

Yeah, but the only teams who have a shot at the Wild Card from the West and Central are Chicago and Cleveland in the Central and Texas and LA/Anaheim/California, I dont think the A's will do anything special, they'll win 82 games and miss the playoffs. You have a good point about the Jays taking wins away from the Yanks and Sox, but I still think when it comes down to games a team needs, the Yanks and the Red Sox have a huge advantage.

[The O&A Van]

Ah, okay, I stand corrrrrrected then sir.

Yeah, thank GOD for the Nationals coming here--I get to see the Mets more now than when I was in HS. Easy to get to and cheap...totally worth seeing only away games for the Mets.

[The O&A Van]

Should be a great year around the league, regardless of who you are rooting for...unless you are from the Tampa Bay or Kansas City area

[OandA_Chris]

I got shit on at school being the only Mets fan in a HS full of lacrosse playing-Yankee bandwagoners.

why did you group in lacrosse players with yankee bandwagoners?

i play lacrosse and love the Mets

[fandango86]

why did you group in lacrosse players with yankee bandwagoners?

i play lacrosse and love the Mets

You sir, are a smart faggot.:action-sm

[OandA_Chris]

You sir, are a smart faggot.:action-sm

why is that??

[The O&A Van]

why did you group in lacrosse players with yankee bandwagoners?

i play lacrosse and love the Mets

The town I grew up in is the best lacrosse spot in NJ...we could barely feild a baseball team. Almost every kid in my high school tried out for the lacrosse team and when October came around they became Yankee fans.

I really meant they were lacrosse playing yankee bandwagoners

[OandA_Chris]

back to mets talk


SNY.TV is Up and Running !

The website for SportsNet NY has re-launched, now with real content


http://www.sny.tv

[The O&A Van]

I didn't know Darling was on SNY. He was ripped on in the Washington Post on a daily basis when the Nationals started to suck last summer down here in DC; he is absolutely awful.

[OandA_Chris]

He was the man with his time with the Mets.



Mets first Spring Training Game


Mets 12
Cards 7

Nady collects four hits, six RBIs including a grand slam

and Carlos Delgado went 3-for-3 with two runs scored. Jose Reyes and Prentice Redman each tripled.


Mets on the mound: Steve Trachsel wasn't sharp, allowing four walks and four runs in an inning-plus. Mitch Wylie pitched two shutout innings for the win in relief. Billy Wagner's Mets debut went solidly; he pitched a shutout inning with one hit and one strikeout.


The Mets batting order for today’s game was:

1. SS Jose Reyes
2. CF Carlos Beltran
3. 1B Carlos Delgado
4. 3B David Wright
5. LF Xavier Nady
6. RF Victor Diaz
7. C Ramon Catsro
8. 2B Kaz Matsui
9. DH Tike Redman





More info
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060302&content_id=1330856&vkey=spt2006gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym

Mets Blog also has a review of the game.

http://www.metsblog.com/blog/_archives/2006/3/2/1792218.html


What a great way to start off the year.

[Shadow812]

Lets Just hope the starting pitching holds

[OandA_Chris]

they will pick someone by the trading dealline maybe someone like Zito

[timmy tonsils]

Im hoping they pick another pitcher up by the start of the season. Im a little worried about the rotation and hoping that glavin doesnt have the problems starting out like last year. Bringing Zito in will be one of the best things they can do, hes a quality fairly young lefty who can also replace glavin when he finally leaves.

[OandA_Chris]

i just got my copy of the brand new Mets book called Pedro Carlos and Omar. The story of a season in the big apple and the pursuit of baseball's top latino stars.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592288758/002-9533883-7948008?v=glance&n=283155

http://www.sheabaseball.com/news/mets/1138549055.shtml

[OandA_Chris]

Today's game

NY Mets 5, Washington 4

WP - AARON HEILMAN (1-0)
LP - BILLY TRABER (0-1)
SAVE - ROYCE RING (1)


http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=ArZr1336XtjwfgFRD8kGNwY5nYcB?gid=260 304121

[Mother Shucker]

You guys do realize who wins or loses in spring training means zero, right? Most of the starters are just working on mechanics, and rookies and guys on the bubble are playing like it is the world series to impress the manager. That is why you see a bunch of nobodies have some crazy ass stats in spring training.

[OandA_Chris]

ofcourse wins and losses have no meaning in ST. But is still good to see Aaron Heilman doing good. Bannister also had a great game.

[OandA_Chris]

two games today for the mets

the big game of the day was against the Puerto Rico WBC team which aired on ESPN. Mike Pelfrey looked pretty good which I was happy it see. Lastings Milledge also had a great day. A few hard hits and a nice diving catch. Also in this game Wagner give up a two run double to Beltran which broke open the game for team PR who went on to win 6-1. another note on the game Carlos Delgado did not play do to trouble with his left elbow.

and the second game was against the Dodgers
Click here for the stats from that game (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=ArZr1336XtjwfgFRD8kGNwY5nYcB?gid=260 305119)

[Mother Shucker]

Yeah, Milledge looked good out there. Delgado will sit until WBC opener, which his manager said he would DH.

[OandA_Chris]

they better not trade him away. Dont let us down Omar.

[Shadow812]

Chris i notice you only put up the win game and not losses but thats ok hey any one know when SNY launches what chanle they will be on on time warner

[OandA_Chris]

March 16

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Mount Vernon Westchester 914-699-8080
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Orange/Port Ewen Orange 1-800-955-0750
Queens Queens 718-358-0900
QUICS - Consolidated Queens 1-800-955-0750
Rochester Monroe 1-800-756-7956
Rome Oneida 1-800-955-0750
Saugerties Ulster 1-800-955-0750
Staten Island Richmond 718-816-8686
Syracuse Onondaga 315-634-6000
Upper Manhattan New York City 212-358-0900
Warner Comm. of Queens Queens 718-358-0900


for everyone else that wants to know here is the list

http://www.sny.tv/subscribe.jsp

[timmy tonsils]

thanks for the list its great to see that I will be able to catch the mets on Directv this year.

[IDontCare05]

It's finally looking like the Mets found a team with almost complete chemistry. Even though they still have Matsui...Ughhh....I think this year they will come out strong.

[fandango86]

I called Adelphia in Buffalo and they had no idea what i was talking about, so I guess I'll wait to the 16th and hope I can find it.

[OandA_Chris]

todays game

NY Mets 7, Houston 1

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Steve Trachsel tossed three shutout innings, Kaz Matsui hit a two-run triple and the New York Mets beat the Houston Astros 7-1 on Tuesday.

"Everything about today was better. Fastball was better, location was better and the ball was down in the zone a lot better," said Trachsel, who gave up four runs in one inning in his first spring start.

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"It was a vast improvement over five days ago."

Matsui, trying to hold the starting second base job, tripled to center field during a four-run fourth inning as the Mets batted around against Houston reliever Taylor Buchholz.

"He had a nice game. I noticed he had more pep in his step," New York manager Willie Randolph said.

Cliff Floyd and Julio Franco each added an RBI single. New closer Billy Wagner threw a hitless inning with one strikeout.

Notes

Mets ace Pedro Martinez (sore toe) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday. ... RHP Philip Humber, New York's top draft pick out of Rice in 2004, was sent to the minor league complex along with nine other cuts, including RHP Jason Scobie. ... Mets OF Xavier Nady (sore hamstring), competing with Victor Diaz for playing time in right field, was a late scratch from the lineup and won't travel to Winter Haven for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.




Box Score (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=260307121)

[OandA_Chris]

NY Mets 7, Cleveland 1


WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- Japanese import Yasaku Iriki pitched three impressive innings for New York and Sandy Martinez homered to help the Mets to a 7-1 win over a Cleveland Indians split squad Wednesday.

Paul Byrd (1-1) gave up seven runs and nine hits in 1 2-3 innings, while Guillermo Mota struck out two in one inning in his first outing for Cleveland.

Iriki (1-0), a 33-year-old in his second month in America, said he wasn't satisfied with allowing one run and one hit -- a two-out RBI single by Jhonny Peralta in the third.

"Too many walks," Iriki said through an interpreter after walking three and striking out two.

The right-hander, who pitched eight years in Japan's pro leagues and once was a teammate of Yankees star outfielder Hideki Matsui, signed a one-year contract in January. He said adjusting to a different style of baseball is as difficult as learning American customs.

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"I had no feel for my slider," Iriki said. "The baseball here is horsehide and more slippery than the Japanese ball, which is cowskin."

Byrd, signed to a two-year, $14.25 million deal as a free agent in December, didn't have his best stuff, either.

"I had no zip on my fastball, got some pitches up, and when I made a good pitch, they hit those, too," he said. "But the time to worry is if you are hurt. I feel good. I know I'm not going to lead the Grapefruit League in ERA."

After two starts, his ERA is 19.64.

Three rookies keyed the Mets' 15-hit attack. Shortstop Anderson Hernandez went 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI, second baseman Jeff Keppinger was 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI while outfielder Lastings Milledge drove in two runs.

Mota, who missed half of last season with tendinitis in his right shoulder and elbow, threw 24 pitches.

"Everything felt nice and loose," he said. "No pain. It's good."

Travis Hafner played first base for Cleveland and made a nice diving stop of a sharp grounder to his right to get an out in the second inning. That came after he mistakenly cut off a throw from right field.

"My fault, but it was a good refresher course for me to remember not to do that," said Hafner, normally the designated hitter. "I forgot that when nobody yells out anything, you let the throw go. If I let it go, the guy was out."

Notes

Indians rookie RHP Fausto Carmona struck out two over three scoreless innings. ... Indians C Kelly Shoppach went 1-for-2 in trying to throw out speedy Milledge on steal attempts. Shoppach, acquired from Boston in January, threw out 44 percent of potential base-stealers in Triple-A ball in 2005. ... Mets CF Tike Redman made a nice play in the left-center gap to rob OF Jason Cooper of an extra-base hit and end the game.




Box Score (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=260308105)

[timmy tonsils]

With the passing of kirby pucket, Cliff Floyd is getting worried about his kidneys, I'm hoping hes alright and doesnt get worried about this shit and ruin his season. Anyone think Pedro is going to be ready for opening day.

[OandA_Chris]

they are making alot of prep to start Glavine. It doesn't look good for Pedro.

[Mother Shucker]

Vote for Pedro...............

No, he most likely will not be ready.

[LifeHacker]

Yes, I know it's only ST, but I'm getting very concerned with all these injuries to guys like Pedro, Floyd (not really injury, but major concern), Delgado, Zambrano and Padilla.

[OandA_Chris]

Padilla is a big one if he needs Tom John surgery then hes out for the year which really hurts the bullpen. Zambrano is not believed to be serious. And is expected to pitch for Venezeula on Monday in the WBC. Delgado's elbow is really scaring me the mets were really down playing it when it first came out but it seems worst then what they are saying. He is having it re-examined. Noble reports that Delgado will not play, for the Mets or Puerto Rico, until the pain in his elbow stops. Lets Hope for the best


heres the link to read the whole thing
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060310&content_id=1344260&vkey=spt2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym

[timmy tonsils]

one good thing is that pedro seems to be getting better. He will throw on Weds. again in the bullpen and If he feels good he should be getting himself into a game no to much after that.

[OandA_Chris]

Former baseball star Dwight Gooden held without bond

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Former baseball star Dwight Gooden was ordered held without bond Wednesday and faces up to five years in prison for violating the terms of his probation.

Gooden will appear in court for a hearing sometime in the next two weeks, prosecutor Pam Bondi said.

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The 41-year-old Gooden pleaded guilty in November to speeding away from police after a DUI traffic stop in August 2005 and was sentenced to three years probation. On Tuesday, he went to a regular meeting with a probation officer where he admitted to using cocaine, according to Jo Ellyn Rackleff, a spokeswoman for the Department of Corrections.

"He went to his regular meeting with his probation officer, admitted to the officer that he had used cocaine. She did a drug screen, and he tested positive for cocaine," Rackleff said.

Gooden was then arrested and taken to the Hillsborough County Jail, Rackleff said.

Gooden was voted the 1984 Rookie of the Year and 1985 NL Cy Young Award winner while pitching for the New York Mets. He went 194-112 with a 3.51 ERA before retiring in 2001. He also pitched for the Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

A call to Peter Hobson, who has represented Gooden in the past, was not immediately returned Wednesday.

[OandA_Chris]

Here is the e-mail that Cablevision has been sending out:

Thank you for your recent email. I understand and will be happy to address your inquiry. We are pleased to announce beginning on Thursday, 3/16/06, a new network, Sportsnet New York (SNY) will be made available to all existing Cablevision customer who subscribe to family cable and higher packages at no additional charge. SNY will be located on channel 60 in all areas except Litchfield, where we will move Game Show Network to channel 88 and launch SNY on channel 62.

Programming is currently scheduled to begin on 3/16 at 5:00pm, and will be followed at 8:00pm, for the preseason game of the NY Mets vs. Atlanta Braves. Sportsnet New York is the new regional sports network that will be the official television home of the Mets and Jets.

Again, thank you for contacting us to express your programming interests. We look forward to being able to continue offering our customers the most sought after content available. If you have any further inquiries regarding this matter, please feel free to email again at www.Cablevision.com

Thank you for choosing Cablevision.

Shawn
Cablevision Shared Services

[Seandq]

New Mets fan here. Going to PSL on Sunday for Mets/Marlins.

[LifeHacker]

For anyone who has DirecTV I emailed them yesterday about SportsNet NY and I got a response this morning that said, That DirecTV does not currently have SNY in their programming lineup (obviously) and is currently in negotiations with SNY. They said to keep checking the DirecTV.com for an announcment about SNY being added to their channel lineup.

DirecTV better get a deal done with SNY. I'll be pist if they don't! I live in PA and will only get to see about 1/2 the games on the Extra Innings package, as I will only see the games broadcast by the opposing teams RSN, if they don't get this deal done.

[Fred Told Me]

Well its 6:30 and still no SNY on Cablevision. Why does this not shock me? I will believe SNY is on Cablevision when I see it on my TV, until then I can and never will trust that piece of shit Dolan.

[CM Mark]

SNY is alive and well on COmcast Cable in Danbury Connecticut. Channel 78. One above TBS.

[OandA_Chris]

FUCK YOU James Dolan

[Seandq]

No SNY here in ORLANDO, FL :(

We don't get YES either though.

[OandA_Chris]

it better be here by April 3rd

[fandango86]

Just got off the phone with Adelphia here in Buffalo. They said they are negotiating with them right now with a targeted start date of April 2nd. Woo Fucking Hoo!

[CM Mark]

Wagner's hurt. Not a good sign. but hopefully nothing major.
PORT ST. LUCIE -- If Billy Wagner had experienced any angst, it wasn't readily apparent in his expression or manner. The Mets closer was more bored by the inactivity he faced on Tuesday than he was concerned by the finger injury that had led to it. Wagner said that he's "still pointing to Opening Day," and he later acknowledged that he shouldn't point to anything with the middle finger on his left hand.
The Mets have a digital problem in their bullpen. Wagner's finger is irritated and sore. The diagnosis the Mets made public on Tuesday, following Monday's negative MRI, was "tendon sheath stiffness." Although the club acknowledges that Wagner hurt his finger on Thursday night while pitching against the Braves, the injury's cause remains unspecified. Whatever the injury and/or cause, the Mets are temporarily without their closer less than two weeks before their opener.

Wagner has been "shut down" -- baseball slang for "ordered to remain inactive" -- at least until the weekend and "maybe a week," according to manager Willie Randolph. The Mets are proceeding with caution, because the injury appears to be a recurrence of a problem that Wagner endured to the same finger in Spring Training 2004, when he was a member of the Phillies. The injury is to the same area, about 1 1/2 inches from the fingertip. That year, Wagner missed two weeks of Spring Training -- in early March -- but he was ready for Opening Day.

Wagner, 34, has pitched six innings in six Spring Training appearances thus far. If he returns after the weekend, Wagner would still have six games remaining to resume preparation for his first Mets Opening Day, April 3. Wagner said that his arm is feeling stronger.

"I'm sure if this were the regular season, they could create some kind of concoction to let me throw," Wagner said. "I'm not the least bit concerned. It's definitely not career threatening."

Wagner described his finger as "a little busted," characterizing the injury as "kind of like a bruise" and saying that it's "nothing that won't go away."

Wagner said that his finger seemed stiffer two years ago, when the problem interrupted his camp, adding that "it was like a BB broke off the knuckle." But Wagner felt nothing similar this time. The finger was swollen on Sunday, but the swelling was down by Tuesday morning. Wagner said that his finger felt better.

Mets doctors told Wagner of an injury suffered by former Mets reliever John Franco in July 1999. Though the circumstances sound ominously similar, Wagner was told that his injury is not as serious as Franco's. The Mets can only hope. Franco lost more than two months of his season and his job as a closer -- to Armando Benitez -- when he suffered a partial tear to the sheath of the flexor tendon in his left middle finger while pitching against the Braves.

Wagner, who was to have pitched on Sunday -- he had pitched on Saturday and planned to pitch on successive days -- and again on Wednesday night against the Dodgers. Now, Wagner's next in-game appearance is unscheduled, much the same as that of Mets ace Pedro Martinez. To continue with his conditioning, Wagner expects to wear a weighted wrist cuff on his left arm and simulate his throwing motion on the mound without a ball.

The Mets' acquisition of the left-handed veteran in November was one of two critical offseason moves that were to enhance the team's chance of winning a division title. Carlos Delgado, the other key acquisition, has had an abridged camp because of his participation in the World Baseball Classic and tendinitis in his left elbow, which limited hin to one at-bat in the Classic.

[OandA_Chris]

what is everyone's thoughs on Bannister. I hope they dont trade him away.

[LifeHacker]

what is everyone's thoughs on Bannister. I hope they dont trade him away.

I have never seen Bannister pitch, but his spring performance is terrific. I take spring training stats with a grain of salt, but I do pay attention to pitching stats as I think they are more valuable than batting stats.

If Bannister is for real I'd love to see him and Heilman in the rotation and see them ship Zambrano outta here or make him the long man.

Zambrano and Diaz for Soriano??? Sell Matsui back to Japan!

As far as SNY goes, I still don't have it on DirecTV, but saw a little bit of a game and some programming they have at a friends house and it looks like Dog Shit. The graphics sucks. The sound quality is awful. I expected much better. I don't remember YES being this bad when it started.

[MAVRIC305]

I think Cablevision is prepared to air the SNY. A small bit of evidence:

57 Animal Planet http://cablevision.com/images/i.gif 58 Court TV http://cablevision.com/images/i.gif 59 CNN Headline News http://cablevision.com/images/i.gif 61 News 12 Traffic & Weather http://cablevision.com/images/i.gif 62 The Weather Channel http://cablevision.com/images/i.gif 63 Travel Channel http://cablevision.com/images/i.gif 64 FitTV (Note 3)

http://cablevision.com/index.jhtml?pageType=lineup&regionId=45&digital=1

They do not have channel 60 (The Channel guide) listed on their website. Though, they do have the other channel guide listed. I think they are just waiting to add SNY as channel 60. Only time will tell... This shit is getting annoying. I would like to watch some spring training games. FUCK!

[timmy tonsils]

Its finally official. Pedro will not be ready for opening day. Everybody saw it coming. My only thing is that Im hoping this isnt going to be a re-occuring thing with Pedro this year in that he will be missing alot of starts, or with any of the other players needing to miss a few games. I hope we can stay healthy and fianally beat the barves for the division title and wining the world series.

[Fred Told Me]

ITS OFFICIAL- SNY IS ON CABLEVISION!
And just in time for a Rain Out

At least they didn't leave us hanging right up to April 3rd.
Way to Go Dolan! But you're still a a fucking asshole.

[LifeHacker]

Its finally official. Pedro will not be ready for opening day. Everybody saw it coming. My only thing is that Im hoping this isnt going to be a re-occuring thing with Pedro this year in that he will be missing alot of starts, or with any of the other players needing to miss a few games. I hope we can stay healthy and fianally beat the barves for the division title and wining the world series.

Don't worry I think Pedro will be just fine. I'd rather him miss a few starts in early April (for that matter he could take the whole month of April off) than have him miss starts in late August and September.

[frankjg]

Just got off the phone with DirecTV.. still no contract in place.. I am going to be uber-pissed if I have to miss any games because of a stupid fucking contract

[Mother Shucker]

Fuck the New York Mets ticket office. UPS (or is it CPR?) dropped off a box while I was at work yesterday. When I got home and opened it, it was a partial plan for Mezz seats behind the plate. As a person who bought tickets this year, I thought I won some kind of contest. It was not to be, they where someone else with the same last name tickets. I called up the ticket office, and they are now sending a UPS guy over to pick them up. You would think that they would offer me a pair of tickets, but noooooooooooo. They told me I could keep the media guide and the mouse pad, I did not.

[timmy tonsils]

Fuck the New York Mets ticket office. UPS (or is it CPR?) dropped off a box while I was at work yesterday. When I got home and opened it, it was a partial plan for Mezz seats behind the plate. As a person who bought tickets this year, I thought I won some kind of contest. It was not to be, they where someone else with the same last name tickets. I called up the ticket office, and they are now sending a UPS guy over to pick them up. You would think that they would offer me a pair of tickets, but noooooooooooo. They told me I could keep the media guide and the mouse pad, I did not.
You should of kept the tickets, and sent the media guide and mouse pad back. Why should they not be held accountable for the mistake. If you shipped something to the wrong place do you get it back, at little or no cost?

[OandA_Chris]

sign up for my fanasty league
Draft is tonight Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 7pm.

baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com

League ID#: 195875
Password: oapartyrock

[MAVRIC305]

sign up for my fanasty league
Draft is tonight Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 7pm.

baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com

League ID#: 195875
Password: oapartyrock

League is full, dude!!! :mad5:

[LifeHacker]

Pedro was strong today is his spring debut. He threw 35 pitches in 3 innings striking out 2 and giving up 1 hit.

Pedro said he felt good and only felt the toe a couple times.

So far so good...

[LifeHacker]

Here is a rendering of the Mets new ballpark scheduled to open in 2009. Looks a lot like Ameriquest Field (Rangers park) to me, with the grass in center field, the roofd over the top deck, the outside concourse and the seats in right field. If this truly is it I kind of have an indifferent opinion on it. I expected a little better. It's too bad they couldn't come up with some cool unique feature, a la, the green monster. Another thought would be to twist the stadium to the left so it faces La Guardia Airport so you could see the planes land.
http://www.stadiumpage.com/future/NewMets2.jpg

http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/american/bpkarl70.jpg<----- Ameriquest Field

http://www.stadiumpage.com/future/NewMets1.jpg

[The O&A Van]

Another thought would be to twist the stadium to the left so it faces La Guardia Airport so you could see the planes land.


I take it I'm not the only person who appreciates the unique factor La Guiardia airport gives to Shea.

[CM Mark]

I take it I'm not the only person who appreciates the unique factor La Guiardia airport gives to Shea.
Every Braves fan loves it when it distracts the Mets players and they screw up.

The only thing I don't like about the new stadium is the fact that I thought it was an inwritten law that all stadium's be built so that the left hand of the pitcher is facing south. Hence the term, South Paw. So either Shea, the new stadium, or both, are not lined up properly.

Oh, and since the new Stadium over laps Shea slightly, it will have to be fully constructed over the course of one winter. How the fuck will they pull that off?
http://www.stadiumpage.com/future/NewMets1.jpg

[The O&A Van]

I think the biggest question is "WHY IS IT STILL IN FLUSHING???" I hope they can develop that area in the future.

[timmy tonsils]

I take it I'm not the only person who appreciates the unique factor La Guiardia airport gives to Shea.
Who doesnt love Laguardia. I cant wait for opening day so I can hear the sweet sound of jet engines rupturing my fucking ear drums.

[LifeHacker]

If you have DirecTV and live outside of the SNY viewing market you will only get to see 27 of the Mets first 48 games on the Extra Innings package. DirecTV better fucking hope they get SNY before opening day or a lot of people might just go back to Cablevision or TW.

[CM Mark]

don't know if this is old news or not, but I did just find this out on my Mets RSS feed, Think this might be a first.

The entire 1986 World Series on DVD.
NEW YORK -- Next week on Opening Day, Jesse Orosco will once again climb the mound at Shea Stadium, peer at catcher Gary Carter, raise his right leg toward his chest and recreate the magical moment when the Mets sealed their second World Series championship.
Some fans won't need to wait that long to get in the '86 spirit.

The magic is back in DVD form this spring, thanks to a new offering from Major League Baseball Productions and A&E Home Video -- "The New York Mets: 1986 World Series Collector's Edition."

A nine-disc box set slated to retail for $89.99, the collection is being released just in time to help fans everywhere celebrate every pitch of every inning of every game of that memorable Fall Classic, culminating with Orosco's strikeout of Boston's Marty Barrett to end Game 7.

"In the 20 years since 1986, I think I've met over 300,000 fans who were at that game," Mookie Wilson laughs now. "But Shea Stadium only holds about 55,000."

Even if you weren't actually present and accounted for in October 1986, now you can revisit those chilly nights at Shea Stadium and Fenway Park.

With more than 29 hours of game footage encompassing the set, fans won't have to settle for simply watching Wilson trickle his ground ball through Bill Buckner's legs -- though they could certainly rewind and replay that famous highlight ad nauseum, if so desired.

They'll also be able to achieve what was once thought impossible -- put the hyperactive Lenny Dykstra into slow-motion (or freeze him altogether).

"Nails" will be there, taking Oil Can Boyd deep, as will both of Carter's Game 4 long balls in Beantown, the improbable 10th-inning rally in Game 6, Darryl Strawberry's home run in Game 7 that removed all doubt, or any other favorite moment from a postseason filled with choice memories.

In addition to all seven games of the World Series, the DVD set also includes the Mets and the Houston Astros facing off in the 16-inning nail-biter in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series -- widely considered one of the greatest MLB playoff games of all time. That epic contest at the Astrodome is chronicled in its entirety.

"The worst, best, most nerve-racking game I was ever involved in," Keith Hernandez says to this day.

Supplementing the eight discs of game footage, "The New York Mets: 1986 World Series Collector's Edition" also includes a bonus disc with rarely-seen celebratory footage, highlights of outstanding performances and interviews with some of the Mets' key contributors during that season.

[TheBattleVirus]

I just got some tickets the other day for a few games this season. With all that fucking talent, they have to be able to win the division. I don't love their starters, other than Pedro, but they have outstanding position players. I hope they beat the Braves, but Atlanta always finds a way.

[hulkster29]

I just got some tickets the other day for a few games this season. With all that fucking talent, they have to be able to win the division. I don't love their starters, other than Pedro, but they have outstanding position players. I hope they beat the Braves, but Atlanta always finds a way.

gotta love that they rid themselves of Benson, only to see the wifey say "see ya"...

saw the DVD set in Best Buy the other day..

[Budyzir]

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Opening day, less than 24 hours away!

[Fred Told Me]

I hear its supposed to rain tomorrow. Figures we've had like 5 beautiful days in a row. It better not ruin Opening Day.

[CM Mark]

Is Comcast in Connecticut the only one's who have seemed it nessecary to rid themselves of SNY already? I am exceedingly pissed off.

[IDontCare05]

Nice Win Boys!!!


Even though I couldn't fukin see the game...I saw the stats. One of my fav players...D.Wright pulled through with a nice HR...nice to see. Good way to start off the season.:clap:

[KneeKnee]

Here are some pics ....




WOW! Nice shots, dude! Yesterday was fun, never did anything like that before. I was only expecting a few thousand people to be there but there was about 15,000 in total. Fucken beautiful day, too.

Today's win was a good one. They got lucky on a few calls (Like the LoDuca play at the plate)

Glavine looked good, Wright hit a shot, Nady looked great, and Wagner should prove to be an excellent addition.

LETS GO METS!

[CM Mark]

1 down, 161 to go.

[JMCC]

WOW! Nice shots, dude! Yesterday was fun, never did anything like that before. I was only expecting a few thousand people to be there but there was about 15,000 in total. Fucken beautiful day, too.

Today's win was a good one. They got lucky on a few calls (Like the LoDuca play at the plate)

Glavine looked good, Wright hit a shot, Nady looked great, and Wagner should prove to be an excellent addition.

LETS GO METS!

I was at the game and it was fucking fun, we played a solid game and like you said some breaks went our way, but that's what happens to good teams :icon_mrgr

Also, Wagner is the differece. Watching him pitch was a relief. Everyone in the stadium knew he was going to get the save.

Mets in 2006 :icon_cool

[CM Mark]

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2006/04/03/OLKaf9VE.jpg
Gayest Picture EVER! Nice pose there shit dick.

[Budyzir]

WOW! Nice shots, dude! Yesterday was fun, never did anything like that before. I was only expecting a few thousand people to be there but there was about 15,000 in total. Fucken beautiful day, too.

Today's win was a good one. They got lucky on a few calls (Like the LoDuca play at the plate)

Glavine looked good, Wright hit a shot, Nady looked great, and Wagner should prove to be an excellent addition.

LETS GO METS!

Man, that play was all Reyes! His relay was blinding fast. All in all awsome game. When Wagner came out the stadium was standing and raocking the entire time. No worries with him, you knew he had. The starting rotation has a closer they can trust and that is all the difference.

Funny thing is, its was the bottom part of the line up that got the runs. Wright produced but it was Nady ( what was he, 3 for 3?) and Glavin (2 for 2? ... I got a buzz on) that really rocked.

I saw some flashes of brilliance ... Glavine's break up of the run down for one, that will make this season interesting.

[LiMaBeaN]

Wagner has Enter Sandman? Y not play New York, New York when they win 2?

[timmy tonsils]

Traffic was fucking hidious today. Im glad I wanted to get there early. 1 of the guys coming down with me got caught at the whitestone around 1145 and didnt make it to the game. That is fucking ridiculous. That was a pretty solid game and a good win to start the season out. I sat almost all they way uptop for the game. Im not sure but were there batting helmets almost like michigans football helmets.

[cosmic cow]

Wagner has Enter Sandman? Y not play New York, New York when they win 2?

yeah I found this strange. Is this new for him or did he always use it? Mike and the Mad Dog will spend the rest of the week talking about this.


also what is with the met picnic/bleacher area doing the bleacher creature thing with the roll call?

[timmy tonsils]

Wagner has Enter Sandman? Y not play New York, New York when they win 2?
Who really cares what closer comes out to what music. Stop your bitching until Rivera gives up 42 to robinson.

[Mother Shucker]

Wagner has been using it for years.

Speaking of Wagner, how is your pitching Philly Phans?

[LifeHacker]

SNY and DirecTV have reached an agreement.
http://www.sny.tv/article.jsp?content=pr20060403
DIRECTV adds SportsNET New York to lineup

NEW YORK -- SportsNet New York and DIRECTV today announced a long-term agreement to provide the new regional sports network featuring the New York Mets and the New York Jets to DIRECTV customers.

The new network will be available this Wednesday to DIRECTV customers within the SportsNet New York footprint who subscribe to any DIRECTV TOTAL CHOICE® programming package. DIRECTV will also offer SNY as part of its SPORTS Pack, which is available a la carte throughout the United States to all DIRECTV customers. The network will debut on channel 625. The agreement will also allow DIRECTV to deliver to its high-definition (HD) customers an HD version of select home Mets games produced by SNY.

"We are thrilled to announce that SportsNet New York will be available to DIRECTV customers," said Jon Litner, President of SportsNet New York. "We look forward to providing Mets games, extensive coverage of the Jets as well as our compelling blend of 24/7 sports programming to DIRECTV customers."

"We appreciate the patience of the many Mets fans who were eagerly waiting to watch an exciting Mets team on SportsNet New York via DIRECTV," said Dan Fawcett, executive vice president, Programming Acquisition, DIRECTV, Inc. "As the nation's premiere sports programming provider, we could not let these fans down."

[frankjg]

SNY and DirecTV have reached an agreement.
http://www.sny.tv/article.jsp?content=pr20060403

Thank Christ

[JPetrucci23]

Wagner has been using Sandman since his early days with the Astros. Yankee fans are acting like Hoo Hoo, saying Wagner is ripping off Rivera.

[The Irishman]

I dont care what he comes out to as long as he gets the job done.

[JMCC]

Who really cares what closer comes out to what music. Stop your bitching until Rivera gives up 42 to robinson.

great point man :clap:

[frankjg]

Im watching the post game show, what the fuck is up with Keith Hernandez's coat..

Game sucked by the way.. is it too early to say FUCKING WAGNER

[Fred Told Me]

Same old Mets.

2 games and Im already disgusted. It took 1 game last year, so I guess we are off to a better start.

[timmy tonsils]

It was nice to see the new mets are the same as the old mets. Wagner pulled a looper. I honestley dont tthink wagner is going to have many more games where he blows the save. But the real disapointment is that I looked at the mets roster this morning and Jorge Julio is still on it. We never should of traded benson for that shitdick. That piece of shit needs to be shipped to Norfolk.

[IDontCare05]

:icon_roll :cry3:


Please...Not the old METS....PLEASE!!! I know it's only the second game but....

[fandango86]

Wagner came in and challenged a rookie with a fastball. Rookie guessed right and boom goes the dynamite. Wagner's a pro and won't let this get to him, although I'd be the NY papers are frying him big time for this..

[The Irishman]

I never liked the Benson trade. Julio is as bad (or worse) than Benitez. GET HIM OUT OF HERE NOW!!!

[Mother Shucker]

I never liked the Benson trade. Julio is as bad (or worse) than Benitez. GET HIM OUT OF HERE NOW!!!
That trade was not about talent, it was about getting rid of payroll and Anna.

[The Irishman]

I am sure we could have gotten better than Julio.

[Budyzir]

Wagner came in and challenged a rookie with a fastball. Rookie guessed right and boom goes the dynamite. Wagner's a pro and won't let this get to him, although I'd be the NY papers are frying him big time for this..

Thank you Fandango! Exactly what I was thinking. Shit, this was only the 2nd game, relax kiddies. What I saw on opening day still has me charged up.

[Budyzir]

Serious props to Julio Franco, a leader and one very classy act.
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Perch1019]

That trade was not about talent, it was about getting rid of payroll and Anna.

How is that good tho? You trade away a good pitcher and get shit in return just because someones wife wears a santa outfit to an event? What happens now when Pedro or Glavine goes down with an injury and you need another pitcher? Personally I think thats just an assinine reason to get rid of someone.

And if they didnt like his salary, its their fault for overpaying him and then creating a higher market for someone like Leiber whos departure led to another unknown team overpaying for 2 guys who totally suck ass and spent most of 2005 on the DL (I swear im not bitter tho)

[KneeKnee]

Thank you Fandango! Exactly what I was thinking. Shit, this was only the 2nd game, relax kiddies. What I saw on opening day still has me charged up.


And again tonight. They really looked like a "TEAM" tonight. Not just6 a bunch of players playing on the same team.

Excellent job!:clap:

[IDontCare05]

I couldn't believe how many guys were hit in their series....I believe it was 6 or 7??

Great game though but....Did anyone else see how pissed off Beltran was??? He was forced to give the curtain call by Franco and was still heated from the way the fans have been treating him. You know what though? If you did what you were paid to do...they wouldn't be booing you. I hope for his sake he starts to get into a hitting groove cause the fans will be on him all year.

[Budyzir]

And again tonight. They really looked like a "TEAM" tonight. Not just6 a bunch of players playing on the same team.

Excellent job!:clap:


Ab-so-freaking-lutly!! I AM NOT MAKING ANY PREDICTIONS OR PONTIFICATIONS HERE but, for those of us who remember the 86 season, these guys are playing with a similar attitude. They are aggressive and relentless. Hell, I love the fact that the pitchers are willing to go and stay inside. Hit a batter, screw it, let them fear us. Reyes getting on base, Beltran now is getting hits, Delgado crushing the ball, and the bottom half of the line up also moving the ball. It’s awesome!

[Budyzir]

I couldn't believe how many guys were hit in their series....I believe it was 6 or 7??

Great game though but....Did anyone else see how pissed off Beltran was??? He was forced to give the curtain call by Franco and was still heated from the way the fans have been treating him. You know what though? If you did what you were paid to do...they wouldn't be booing you. I hope for his sake he starts to get into a hitting groove cause the fans will be on him all year.


Yeah, I booed Beltran opening day but, last night, during the 7th inning, I was sitting here and just chanting to myself "your overdue, your overdue..."

Let the rituals begin.

[CM Mark]

3-1 so far. most excellent start. Too bad I have been at work for most of the gfames, and when I am not, Comcast Cable has decided to DROP SNY!!!


Mother Fuckers

[Budyzir]

Nice freaking game, the entire line up is hitting. Nutz, I havent been charged up for the Mets like this in years!

[frankjg]

Great game tonight, I hope they keep it up.

Trachsy looked damn good

[Fred Told Me]

3-1 so far. most excellent start. Too bad I have been at work for most of the gfames, and when I am not, Comcast Cable has decided to DROP SNY!!!


Mother Fuckers

You sure you have your facts straight there? Comcast is a part owner of the Network, why would they drop themselves.

[CM Mark]

You sure you have your facts straight there? Comcast is a part owner of the Network, why would they drop themselves.
Well, I know this much, before the season started, I got SNY on channel 78. Then, all of a sudden, on April 3rd when I went to turn on the game, I was met by the damned multi coloured lines on the screen. So I say FUCK YOU COMCAST!! Thankfully I have XM and can listen to the games. Because for some fucking reason I can't seem to get WFAN anymore. Nothing but static. Fother Muckers

[KneeKnee]

4-1. :clap:

They took down Willis, that is an excellent sign. Wright is the fucken man.

Bring on the season!

[Tax Kuntz]

Do you think Keith Hernandez can learn to prononce the catcher's name correctly...it's LoDuca..NOT DeLuca!

[CM Mark]

Well, I know this much, before the season started, I got SNY on channel 78. Then, all of a sudden, on April 3rd when I went to turn on the game, I was met by the damned multi coloured lines on the screen. So I say FUCK YOU COMCAST!! Thankfully I have XM and can listen to the games. Because for some fucking reason I can't seem to get WFAN anymore. Nothing but static. Fother Muckers
All fixed. Saw a commercial that showed it is now channel 65. WTF? They change the channel number, and don't even put it on the TV Guide channel. fucking faggots.

[timmy tonsils]

Wright is the fucken man.

And going to be this years MVP!

[IDontCare05]

And going to be this years MVP!

I hope so...I love this fuckin kid..

He is still showing that he has the skills to become something greater than most.

[Towelie]

Duaner Sanchez might turn out to be the best pickup of this entire offseason

Hes a beast

[CM Mark]

Even though he is already in his own, I still say the best thing for Wright to do this season and next would be to spend a lot of time with Julio Franco. Franco has a lot to offer to whoever is willing to listen.

[timmy tonsils]

Even though he is already in his own, I still say the best thing for Wright to do this season and next would be to spend a lot of time with Julio Franco. Franco has a lot to offer to whoever is willing to listen.
Wright talking to Franco is like talking to his grandfather. Alot of good stories and info if he can stay awake, and stay off of WWII.

[MHasegawa]

I hope Ron Darling does a better color job than hernandez, he's really bad.

[IDontCare05]

Dam you got to love Reyes's running ability. So far so good today....it's the 8th and Mets leading 5-1. Great hitting, base running, and even Bannister got a few hits...nice! He got in a few holes while pitching but pulled through and looks like he is on his way to a win.

[onepickdaily]

Mets looked great today (I had them as my Play of the Day, www.onepickdaily.com...It's Free--->Check it out...real generic) WHORE!!!!

However, I can't wait for the Mets to come to Philly. I am going to teabag Billy Wagner while he is warming up in the bullpen!!

Tom

[Kid Brock]

Mets looked great today (I had them as my Play of the Day, www.onepickdaily.com...It's Free--->Check it out...real generic) WHORE!!!!

However, I can't wait for the Mets to come to Philly. I am going to teabag Billy Wagner while he is warming up in the bullpen!!

Tom




You apparently don't believe in not betting with your heart since your Phills are very much featured in your picks.

[onepickdaily]

The first 2 picks could be labled as "heart picks", however, Sundays game was following a trend that was 10-0 and 21-5 over a 2 year period. Trust me, you won't see a Phillies pick on there for a while. You may see an over/under on a Phils game, but there are plenty of other nice plays out there early in the season.

I have been doing this for almost 23 months now, and have made a very nice profit doing it. I have had a total of 4 losing months. My worse month was November 05, I went 11-19.

[Maynard James K]

I hope Ron Darling does a better color job than hernandez, he's really bad.

Darling was terrible I thought. He's got to learn to speak up, he's whispering 1/2 the time.

Gary Cohen is probably the best play by play guy in baseball.
We need Fran Healy back. Stop, I kid.

[MAVRIC305]

Whoo! Anyone see that double play with the bases loaded? What a fucking turn by Hernandez! Fucking beautiful!

[timmy tonsils]

Fucking great gamne today. It was great seeing pedro being pedro again. Hopefully he can kleep it up for the rest of the season and stay healthy. That was a well pitched game for someone who hasnt had a lot of prep time in spring training.

[Budyzir]

Whoo! Anyone see that double play with the bases loaded? What a fucking turn by Hernandez! Fucking beautiful!


HELL YEAH MAN!!!! Great play. I am so digging this season.

[MAVRIC305]

Fucking great gamne today. It was great seeing pedro being pedro again. Hopefully he can kleep it up for the rest of the season and stay healthy. That was a well pitched game for someone who hasnt had a lot of prep time in spring training.

I think Pedro will be Pedro. I just hope his hair grows back soon. I miss those locks. It gave him more attitude, his mini-fro is just eck.

I think some of those shots to center may have been gone at Shea. Though, it seemed he knew what he was doing by throwing those pitches.

It just shows his smarts as a pitcher.

[CM Mark]

Whoo! Anyone see that double play with the bases loaded? What a fucking turn by Hernandez! Fucking beautiful!
Yeah, too bad the fact that once Matsui comes back, he will be playing 2nd. Mother fucking nip. Why can't we just cut him, and still pay him. Kinda like Viacom did to O+A so they wouldn't go anywhere else? Please let's keep Hernandez at 2nd.

[KneeKnee]

Please let's keep Hernandez at 2nd.


I dont care how much Matsui is getting payed. If Hernandez continues to play like he has heart they should keep Matsui on the bench, he sucks ass.

[timmy tonsils]

I dont care how much Matsui is getting payed. If Hernandez continues to play like he has heart they should keep Matsui on the bench, he sucks ass.
How much would it cost the mets for Matsui to have an "accident" so we can finally get rid of him and they wouldnt have to worry about his sallary.

[MAVRIC305]

Yeah, too bad the fact that once Matsui comes back, he will be playing 2nd. Mother fucking nip. Why can't we just cut him, and still pay him. Kinda like Viacom did to O+A so they wouldn't go anywhere else? Please let's keep Hernandez at 2nd.

I think they already know they will not get better defense from anyone, let alone the "Nip" (As you so elquently put it) :)

I think Andy Hernandez is here to stay!

[MAVRIC305]

13 - 4!

Where are you Mets fans? We kicked ass today! 7 - 1 sweeping the Nat's and heading back to Shea for a 3 game series with the Brewers. We are hot right now. I think we may leave this next home stand with one loss.

Wright, Delgado, Floyd, BELTRAN all homered today! Great fucking game!

[Budyzir]

13 - 4!

Where are you Mets fans? We kicked ass today! 7 - 1 sweeping the Nat's and heading back to Shea for a 3 game series with the Brewers. We are hot right now. I think we may leave this next home stand with one loss.

Wright, Delgado, Floyd, BELTRAN all homered today! Great fucking game!


Dude, I hear ya! We were flipping out in the office, I had the game on XM (sorry Ron and Fez). I love these double digit wins.

7 and 1, best record in baseball!
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[HockeyHelmet]

Hats off to the Mets on there nice start, they could be the NY Rangers of the MLB this season. I'm a yankees fan but here is to another Subway World Series :clap:

[Towelie]

By May 14 we shall see where this team stands

West Coast Road Trip and then first ride to Turner Field then a quick homestand to start the month vs Pit-Was-Atl back on the road to Phil-Mil

After that we get possibly the roughest part of the year at STL then home vs NYY

[IDontCare05]

Just ordered my tickets to see the boys on Tuesday April 18th against the Braves....should be a good one. Anyone else at this one?

[KneeKnee]

They have the opportunity to go at least 9-2 after this coming series. They should have no problem taking 2/3 from the Brewers. Excellent chance to take 3/3. I want to see them go 10-1.

Today's game was stellar!

[CM Mark]

Player TEAM POS G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG AVG
1. D Wright NYM 3B 8 32 7 15 2 2 3 12 30 2 0 1 0 .472 .938 .469


That's the best I can do for aligning everything, but those are Wright's numbers so far. All I can say is Holy Balls!! 32 At Bats with 0 Strike Outs. Let's hope he can keep this streak of quality ball playing going. He's tied for the team lead in Home Runs and Triples. Damn I love this team this year.

[Papagolash]

Hats off to the Mets on there nice start, they could be the NY Rangers of the MLB this season. I'm a yankees fan but here is to another Subway World Series :clap:

No they can't. The Rangers were picked by many people to finish last in all the teams. They are a huge surprise to be in 1st place. With the Mets a lot of people know it's their time to win now.

[timmy tonsils]

No they can't. The Rangers were picked by many people to finish last in all the teams. They are a huge surprise to be in 1st place. With the Mets a lot of people know it's their time to win now.

And win later

[Bob]

I know everyone’s excited, but who have the Mets played? WAS, FLA, WAS. Triple A teams, the Mets don’t have a tough series until May 16th, STL.

I’m not trying to ruin your fun enjoy, wish the Phils could come out of the box as strong….

[timmy tonsils]

[QUOTE=Bob]I know everyone’s excited, but who have the Mets played? WAS, FLA, WAS. Triple A teams, the Mets don’t have a tough series until May 16th, STL.QUOTE]
Yes those have been weak teams but it is important to get off to a good start and the fiorst tough series of the season start on mon the 17th when we play the braves. They always seem to beat us no matter what. They could put 9 empty uniforms out and still find away.

[RadioMercenary]

it's hard not to feel excited about the team, especially the way atlanta is floundering in the early going. i have to remind myself there's been about two weeks of baseball and still a lot to play. that said if they can play well against ATL, then i'll really get excited....

[HockeyHelmet]

No they can't. The Rangers were picked by many people to finish last in all the teams. They are a huge surprise to be in 1st place. With the Mets a lot of people know it's their time to win now.

Yea by Met's fans. It's been there time to win the past two or three years. :icon_roll

[beenhere47yeers]

my first mets thread post for this year. i just wanna say nice!!!!

[Norton's Hog]

my first mets thread post for this year. i just wanna say nice!!!!
Mine too....:icon_mrgr


This is going to be a great year, strap in kids......http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/smilie-smokeup.gif

[LAX]

Fuck i hope they dont get rained out tonight

[Seandq]

Fuck i hope they dont get rained out tonight

They didn't! 3-0 in the Top of the 4th.

[CM Mark]

I'm not throwing in the towel already, but what is up with Sanchez? He is having an off night when we can't really afford it. Not good. Of course, as soon as I say not good, he gets a nice strike.


EDIT: Nice way to work out of a jam. Phew. I was actually worried there.

[sd187]

i'm not used to all this winning. it's weird.

[Budyzir]

i'm not used to all this winning. it's weird.


Tell me about it. The oddest part, I’m actually looking forward for the closer to come out. Strange feeling, this emotion called confidence. :icon_bigg

[Budyzir]

Freaking Julio:piss

:arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh:

EDIT: This post is kinda ironic considering my last above.

[Kyle]

The Mets have a nice little team...maybe there's a wild card in their future if Pedro can keep his toe attached (because I don't see too many more 11 K games from Glavine this year).

But the division title? I think not.

[Fred Told Me]

The Mets have a nice little team...maybe there's a wild card in their future if Pedro can keep his toe attached (because I don't see too many more 11 K games from Glavine this year).

But the division title? I think not.

And why can't they win the Division? They play the way they are capable of they are certainly more than capable to finally overtake Atlanta for the Division.

Can we trade Jorge Julio and Victor Zambrano for Kris Benson and Scott Kazmir?

[MAVRIC305]

The Mets have a nice little team...maybe there's a wild card in their future if Pedro can keep his toe attached (because I don't see too many more 11 K games from Glavine this year).

But the division title? I think not.

You think wrestling is still interesting... Who would appreciate your opinion?

One loss in 8, not bad. I just hope we bounce back tomorrow.

[Kyle]

And why can't they win the Division? They play the way they are capable of they are certainly more than capable to finally overtake Atlanta for the Division.

Can we trade Jorge Julio and Victor Zambrano for Kris Benson and Scott Kazmir?

Atlanta's not the team you should be worried about.

[TheJew]

Atlanta's not the team you should be worried about.
who the fuckin phillies...
/ben
bwahahahahahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah

[Kyle]

who the fuckin phillies...
/ben
bwahahahahahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahah

"Let him sleep...let him have one last dream":action-sm

[askewcore]

I heard a rumor on the radio today that Florida was making an offer to the Mets that would send Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera to NY for David Wright, what do you Mets fans think of said deal?

[timmy tonsils]

I heard a rumor on the radio today that Florida was making an offer to the Mets that would send Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera to NY for David Wright, what do you Mets fans think of said deal?
No fucking way. Well give them matsui instead.

[KneeKnee]

yayyyyy Delgado!!!:clap: :clap:

[Seandq]

DELGADO 3 HR HOMER!

7-3 Mets..bottom 8th, 1 out.

[CM Mark]

How fucking amazing was Bannister in the first three? Sure he let a LOT of guys get on, threw a LOT of pitches, but he didn't crumble under the pressure and held them to leave 8 runners on in 3 innings. Amazing for a kid who is only making his 3rd career Major Leuge start.

Now to see what we can do when the Braves are in town. I have to admit, I am a little worried, but for once, I do actually have some confidence in the Mets. The first time in Mets history that they have started the season with four series wins. Things are looking good. Things are looking good.

[Mother Shucker]

I got an email from the Mets the other day. They are opening the picnic area up Tuesday. They do this every Wednesday as the Pepsi promotion, but this was to people who subscribe to them online, may be a few less Domincans out there. If you are interested in going, hit me up with a pm, and I will send you the email. You just print as many as you want, the first 1000 get in free.

Speaking of Met tix, you can get some cheap ass seats online using the promotion "mastercard". You get four tickets plus $20 in Mets money for $82. You can get lodge reserved, or upper box. I took the upper box as they where right behind home plate. Lodge box are my favorite seats, but lodge reserve blow. If you sit in the first three rows you have to watch people walk in front of you the entire game. If you sit too high, you can not see diamond vision and you lose fly balls.

Another nice win. Get your asses out there and support this team. I have bought tix to six games alreadyl, and may go to more.

[IDontCare05]

Another great win..... keep it up boys.

Hey Mother Shucker maybe i'll see you there....I'll be there Tuesday.

[sd187]

good weekend. was a grind for most of it but they won the series.

[timmy tonsils]

That was my first chance to watch bannester pitch. Even thought the kid got into trouble expecially in the earlier innings, and ran his pitch count up to be astronomical, I think that this kid could be the real deal. He has a nasty drop on his curve. With some controll work and maybe another pitch, this kid could quite possiby be a #1 starter in the future. But untill than hopefully we will ahve to settle for pedro beating down the braves tonight.

[Maynard James K]

How many of you guys park under the GCP rather than in the lot?

I usually do the lot but yesterday parked under the GCP. My only concern was a parking ticket but cops couldn't give a shit apparently.

[sd187]

yeah baby! delgado just hit one out, then they cut to a shot of a fan holding a sign saying "things r' going going to be different this year."

[frankjg]

what did keith hernandez say to get booted for three days?

[CM Mark]

what did keith hernandez say to get booted for three days?
The Brewers are a bunch of cunts.

[CM Mark]

and, hate to be a double posting deusch (who can't spell), but amazing how cool it is to have confidence in your closer.

I was more nervous when Pratt came to the plate than when Wagner took the mound.

10-2 Fucking amazing!

[frankjg]

The Brewers are a bunch of cunts.

Im obviously missing the sarcastic quotes, but, he didnt really say that did he?

[sd187]

he wasnt suspended as far as i know

[Towelie]

10-2 Feels So Good

Fastest team to have a 5 game lead in a division i MLB history

[JPetrucci23]

gonna be a fun summer!

[Fred Told Me]

How many of you guys park under the GCP rather than in the lot?

I usually do the lot but yesterday parked under the GCP. My only concern was a parking ticket but cops couldn't give a shit apparently.

Id like to know who the genius is who decides to put a carnival in the parking lot while the Mets are at home, so they can eliminate a couple of thousand parking spaces. Have the fuckin' carnival next week when the Mets are on the road, douchebags.

[IDontCare05]

The Mets made the history books.....The only Team in MLB history to be ahead 5 games in their division and doing so in only 12 games. (10-2) Yeah BABY!!

I'm going to be there tonight for the 2nd matchup. Should be a good one.

GO METS!!!

[Maynard James K]

Id like to know who the genius is who decides to put a carnival in the parking lot while the Mets are at home, so they can eliminate a couple of thousand parking spaces. Have the fuckin' carnival next week when the Mets are on the road, douchebags.

That looked like the most run down carnival I've ever seen. I walked by the parking ticket booths thing there was a pig tied to a rope on the other side of the fence eating either it's own shit or horse shit.

Only at Shea. (Well Yankee Stadium too but whatever.)

[IDontCare05]

Yeah I just got back a little while ago....Great seats...fuckin aweful game. Yeah what is up with the carnival?

[Towelie]

Fucking Jim Duquette...Kazmir For Zambrano...God Damn It

Bring Up Pelfry...Not Yet...Soon...Not Yet

[Maynard James K]

Fucking Jim Duquette...Kazmir For Zambrano...God Damn It

Bring Up Pelfry...Not Yet...Soon...Not Yet



Kazmir watch.....With TB we must always remember with him.

W L ERA SV IP H ER BB SO
1 1 4.82 0 18.2 24 10 8 16

[IDontCare05]

Listening the the replay....I realize how bad the song is. I remember listening while there and thinking..."this can't be a real song".

[Fred Told Me]

Amazing how the Mets can go from a power house major league lineup to a minor league lineup in 3 days. Why is Jose Valentin on this team? For the love of God.

Why was Paul Lo Duca sitting today? I know day game after a night game, but he doesnt have to sit every day game after a night game. You already have Floyd and Beltran out of the lineup. It's a day and a half until the next game in San Diego. Why not just give Delgado and Wright a rest too.

[KneeKnee]

:icon_evil

[Tax Kuntz]

Put Beltran on the DL, bring up Milledge and see what he can do for 2 weeks.

[RandomNY]

What is with the Padres and their CAMO uniform? They are fucking ugly.

[sd187]

keith hernandez is fucking hysterical. every game he makes some reference to drinking or smoking cigarettes. what do you think he said in this clip?
http://www.zshare.net/audio/keith-hernandez-mp3.html

[KneeKnee]

keith hernandez is fucking hysterical. every game he makes some reference to drinking or smoking cigarettes. what do you think he said in this clip?
http://www.zshare.net/audio/keith-hernandez-mp3.html


I dont get it...

What is with the Padres and their CAMO uniform? They are fucking ugly.

I was thinking the same thing.

Great game last night!

[Towelie]

DIE OF AIDS JIM DUQUETTE

Zambrano for Kazmir?

FUCKING DIE

http://www.nj.com/mets/175_pic/1028ap_duquette.jpg

ASSHOLE

[Budyzir]

DIE OF AIDS JIM DUQUETTE

Zambrano for Kazmir?

FUCKING DIE

http://www.nj.com/mets/175_pic/1028ap_duquette.jpg

ASSHOLE


Geez, I was thinking the same thing as Zambrano coughed up the grand slam. Hell, even Julio is starting to show a hint of improvement!

[KneeKnee]

Excellent game tonight. Finally, i was starting to think they forgot how to play.

Duaner Sánchez is the fucken man.

[IDontCare05]

Excellent game tonight. Finally, i was starting to think they forgot how to play.Duaner Sánchez is the fucken man.

I love this kid....what an arm.

[Kid Brock]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-iriki042806&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Got to be the 1st Japanese guy caught with roids. Usually it is the Dominican's

[CM Mark]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-iriki042806&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

Got to be the 1st Japanese guy caught with roids. Usually it is the Dominican's

Damn. I was kinda hoping it was going to be that worthless nip Kaz Crapsui. But it actually has to be one of our talented prospects.


On other notes. Since my surgury, I can't go back to work until monday. SO I get to sit around all week and watch the Mets destroy Atlanta.























Oh who the fuck am I kidding. Atlanta is gonna destroy them. Fuck. I'm all like, depressed now.

[Tickle The Bag]

Doesn't the announcer sound a little tuned up right now in Atlanta? Fucker is slurring horribly with a low, raspy voice.

[Tickle The Bag]

Oh its Ralph Kiner. God damn he sounds like a diabetic that has gone a couple weeks without insulin.

[Budyzir]

Nice game tonight, I was sitting in a Aplebees, drinking Sammy Adams, eating wings and having a blast.

Pedro is the man, I love watching the moves he puts on the ball!

[MAVRIC305]

Nice game tonight, I was sitting in a Aplebees, drinking Sammy Adams, eating wings and having a blast.

Pedro is the man, I love watching the moves he puts on the ball!

Yeah, he really looked great tonight. I was watching with my father and we were amazed at how foolish he made some people look.

Wagner' pitch selection, or Lo Duca call was perfect against Pratt in the final at-bat. I was saying, "Free swinger, throw some low sliders" and by God he did. But, on 0-2 I was saying, "Throw one in the dirt" and he froze him with a fastball on the inside corner. Fucking brilliant!

Awesome game, David Wright made up for his horrible Home Atlanta series performance with one game tonight. I hope he hit two home runs for each of the next two games.

Bud, that's my screen saver, dude! The Mets pic... Been on my screen since last season. Jesus, I live and die with this team...

[CM Mark]

Jesus, I live and die with this team...
You see, it's lines like this that make me glad to be a Mets fan, not a Yankee fan. You see, Mets fans are loyal to the team through and through. Yankee fans on the other hand, most of them seem to not acknowledge the fact that the team exists if they lose a few games, not to care about them until they are winning again.

Just the observation of a life long Mets fan.

[CM Mark]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/aodific/Pedro.jpg
Pitchers should not allow their picture to be taken mid throw.

and this is an old pic from this season, but make Wright look like such a flamer. I find it funny as hell.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/aodific/Wagner.jpg

[Papagolash]

I love mid action pics.

[Budyzir]

Yeah, he really looked great tonight. I was watching with my father and we were amazed at how foolish he made some people look.

Wagner' pitch selection, or Lo Duca call was perfect against Pratt in the final at-bat. I was saying, "Free swinger, throw some low sliders" and by God he did. But, on 0-2 I was saying, "Throw one in the dirt" and he froze him with a fastball on the inside corner. Fucking brilliant!

Awesome game, David Wright made up for his horrible Home Atlanta series performance with one game tonight. I hope he hit two home runs for each of the next two games.

Bud, that's my screen saver, dude! The Mets pic... Been on my screen since last season. Jesus, I live and die with this team...

I hear ya, I know that feeling. I alternate my desktop image between the Jets and the Mets. Currently I have the one with the fireworks exploding over Shea.

[Budyzir]

Another great game. It is a strange feeling, to go into late innings with a one run lead and not really freak out. Last year I would be thinking about how Looper would blow it. Now, Im looking forward to watching Wagner.

[CM Mark]

Wow. Just. Wow. Confidence in your closer is such a foreign feeling to me. Had this been last year and Looper was coming on for the 9th, I would probably had said "FUCK!!!" at the top of my lungs when they failed to tack on any insurance runs in the top on the 9th. But with Wagner coming out, my only thought was, "Wow, we got this one. 7 games up in April. Awesome."

Tomorrow's game should be almost as much of a pitchers duel as tonight's. Trachsel and Davies are both amazing pitchers. Let's just hope Trachsel is on his game. I would love to be 8 games up on the Braves to start off May.


LET'S GO METS!!!

[Fred Told Me]

Trachsel and Davies are both amazing pitchers.

LET'S GO METS!!!

Let's slow down on both accounts. I don't think either of these two are going to be booking reservations in Cooperstown anytime soon. Let's call them decent pitchers.

[CM Mark]

Let's slow down on both accounts. I don't think either of these two are going to be booking reservations in Cooperstown anytime soon. Let's call them decent pitchers.
Ok Kyle Killmood. We'll call them decent pitchers.

[Seandq]

Aah, couldn't sweep the braves. 2 out of 3 works.

[Koz]

Winning two of three in Atlanta is good works for me too, especially when the Mets are still sitting on a six game lead going into May.

I was actually hoping they would lose before the game yesterday. Winning two of three will get you a good record, and saving that sweep in Atlanta for September would be more gooder. :icon_lol:

[CM Mark]

SO, do you think they will hit 20 wins, or 10 losses first? Meaning, do you tihkn they can win 4 before they lose 2?

I think they can. The next 4 games are against two teams that they should have no problem beating.

Washington is 8-17, and Pittsburgh is 7-19. If it weren't for the fact that Victor Suck-brano is starting tonight, I would expect them to go 4-0 against these teams.

[CM Mark]

Nice win tonight. Great baserunning from Chavez.

My only problem tonight was with Reyes when he tried to stretch that double into a triple. Had he stayed at 2nd, they wouldn't have needed the bottom of the 9th to win tonight.

And how fucking great is Sanchez? What a great pick-up on the off season. They finally have a good all around bullpen.

And with the win they stay 6 games in front of the Braves and Phillies.

Now they just need to win 3 more games before they lose 2 more.

[IDontCare05]

what a great comeback win....nice!


You also have to thank the error throw to have the winning run to score....but still great game.

[Budyzir]

OK, did God buy a luxuary suite at Shea this year? We Haven't gotten a bottom of the 9th break like that throw to 2nd base in years, many years.

[Koz]

OK, did God buy a luxuary suite at Shea this year? We Haven't gotten a bottom of the 9th break like that throw to 2nd base in years, many years.

Shhhhh,

You’re gonna wreck it.

It was a good break, but an earned break I believe. Willie did the right thing and after Franco walked as he put the speedy Chavez in. Reyes lashed the single and with Chavez at second he was able to score on the error where it would have been doubtful that Franco would have scored.

The Mets put themselves into position to get a win, and did just that for a change. For so many years I have watched the breaks turn against the Mets, it now feels good a few are coming back this way.

I also think they will win 20 before losing 10 games, I guess it depends on the roll of the dice tonight by bringing up and throwing Maine,,,we’ll see…

[Maynard James K]

For the random good signs Matsui shows I'm done with him, he needs to go. It's painful to watch him hit.

If only Anderson H. could hit a lick we'd be fine at 2B. What's Bret Boone doing nowadays? Keppinger?

[CM Mark]

Grrrr

[KneeKnee]

Grrrr


NIce of the mets to show up to yesterdays game.

/sarcasm

[IDontCare05]

Any new news on Bannister yet? I hope he is ready to pitch soon...we need him.

[CM Mark]

Any new news on Bannister yet? I hope he is ready to pitch soon...we need him.
MRI came back negative
ATLANTA -- Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta are surprisingly short, a mere four hours. (No wonder the Braves once played in the National League West.) The Mets' flight from Frisco to Dixie on Wednesday night was without delay, but not that short for Brian Bannister. He couldn't take it sitting down.
The edge of his seat dug into the back of right leg, grabbed at his hamstring that already was aching. So Bannister was on his feet for 2 1/2 of the four hours required to reach the home of the Braves, a long-standing problem, you might say.

Turns out his other problem, the strained hamstring that forced him from his start against the Giants on Sunday, may not have the legs the Mets feared. The muscle has no torn fibers, Bannister said on Thursday after he had been advised of the results of an MRI administered during the morning. The doctors told him he had a grade 1 strain, the least serious kind.

So now the Mets rookie pitcher has another entry to add to his list of the personal unprecedented. He dealt with his first out, first strikeout and first victory in -- what else? -- his first start. His first hit, double and RBI have followed. And now Bannister has this momento, his first negative MRI. Congratulations are in order.

His short-term prognosis isn't necessarily positive just because his MRI was negative. The Mets have affixed the dreaded "day-to-day" to Bannister, the same hyphenated predicate adjective that they applied to Carlos Beltran two Saturdays ago when his right hamstring balked. And the center fielder has started one game since.

Bannister couldn't venture a guess about his availability for his next starting assignment -- Tuesday night at Shea Stadium against the Nationals. He won't know for a few more days probably. The hamstring still feels cramped, and that put a crimp in his style on Thursday, the Mets' first day off after 16 days on. Bannister spent his free time catching up on sleep -- he got none in his 2 1/2 vertical hours and little in the other 1 1/2 -- and limping around a mall near the team's hotel in Buckhead.

But even that was better than the overnight flight.

"I was in the back of the plane," he said. "The pitchers are always in the back. All I did was talk to guys waiting to use the lavatory."

And all he heard was this pointed advice: "Strikeouts, singles and home runs."

They are relatively safe activities for pitchers, his colleagues told him, not nearly so perilous as running out doubles.

Bannister, described in Spring Training as "a hitter who pitches," contributed two doubles to the Mets' 9-7 victory against the Giants on Wednesday. The first, a well-struck line drive to right against Matt Morris, drove in two runs in the fourth inning and tied the score at three. The second, also against Morris, was a gapper to right-center that, had Jose Reyes been the hitter, would have been good for three bases. Bannister had a thought about third base, but stopped.

He remained at second then and when Reyes flied out, flexed his right leg which had begun to tighten. But when Kaz Matsui doubled down the left-field line, Bannister took off, carrying the Mets' fourth and tying run. His hamstring betrayed him at third base and he limped home, holding his wounded hammy. He was helped from the field.

"Please get there," Willie Randolph remembers thinking as he watched Bannister. "Please get there without doing any more damage."

Bannister likened his experience to what he recalled from the 1992 Olympics when British runner Derek Redmond tore his right hamstring in the 400 meters. He tried to hop to the finish. His father ran from the crowd and by a security guard and escorted his son. Manny Acta, the Mets' third-base coach, didn't have that option. Coaches are prohibited from helping baserunners.

Bannister couldn't measure the extent of his injury.

"I've never had anything like this," he said. "It doesn't seem too bad," he said after his mall time. "If I go too fast or move in the wrong direction, it grabs."

Pitching will require more than that.

It may require an alternate arm. General manager Omar Minaya mentioned Darren Oliver, the veteran starter, on Wednesday as a potential alternate for Bannister. And perhaps that would work if Bannister were to miss one start. If assignment to the disabled list were needed, a more permanent solution would be too.

Neither Minaya nor Randolph gave a moment's thought to using Aaron Heilman to start on Tuesday, preferring not to disrupt the bullpen. But even using Oliver would be a disruption and it probably would put a greater strain on the 'pen on Tuesday since Oliver isn't likely to pitch deep into a start.

Promotion from Triple-A may be needed. Minaya likes John Maine, the pitcher the Mets obtained with Jorge Julio in the Kris Benson deal. Maine, pitching for the Mets' Norfolk Tides affiliate, is on the 40-man roster; fellow Tides Jeremi Gonzalez and Jose Lima are not.

Maine gained his first victory on Wednesday, pitching seven innings and allowing five hits and a walk against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

He has a 1-3 record and 2.63 ERA in four starts. The Tides had scored one run in each loss.

Maine is only a maybe for now. But so is Bannister.

[MAVRIC305]

This blown save by Wagner comes down to one pitch! He struck out the guy before with a Slider on a two strike count. Why, why!>?!> Would he throw a fastball on a 2-2 count when he could have thrown that same slider? If he hit with the slider GAME OVER, if he doesn't then he has to throw the fastball. Why not try the slider again? Stupid.

I hope we take this game, right now! I am about wins, but I really wanted to see Pedro go 6-0. Whatever, let's just get this win!

[CM Mark]

What a fucking catch by Endy though. Holy fucking shit!

Yeah, I am pissed at Wagner, but remember, this is only his 2nd blown save of the year. If it were Looper, he would already have 20

[CM Mark]

I abso-fucking-lutley LOVE Delgado right now.











No Homo

[frankjg]

Holy shit, that Chavez catch will go down as the best of the year.. Nice win boys

[KneeKnee]

Delgado and the bullpen have been keping this team together the last few days.

I am starting to get a little worried in some spots, though.

I have no faith in Zambrano, and Floyd and Wright need to figure shit out, they are both not doing so well.

[IDontCare05]

Great win last night....


Yeah Zambrano needs to get the boot.

[Bob]

only his 2nd blown save of the year. If it were Looper, he would already have 20

Wagner, who signed a $43 million, four-year contract in the offseason, has three blown saves in 10 chances.

Tom Gordon pitched a perfect ninth for his ninth save in as many chances.

[ih8Uboo-boo]

Wagner, who signed a $43 million, four-year contract in the offseason, has three blown saves in 10 chances.

Tom Gordon pitched a perfect ninth for his ninth save in as many chances.

your gonna rooon it...

[Towelie]

Wagner, who signed a $43 million, four-year contract in the offseason, has three blown saves in 10 chances.

Tom Gordon pitched a perfect ninth for his ninth save in as many chances.


NY Mets 18-9 .667
Philadelphia 13-14 .481 5.0 GB

[CM Mark]

Wow. The Mets CAN score for Glavine. I didn't know that. Did anyone else know that?


In General, great win tonight. Now they just need Trachsel to pitch decent, for once, tomorrow so they can have 20 wins before 20 loses.

[Kyle]

NY Mets 18-9 .667
Philadelphia 13-14 .481 5.0 GB

I hope you take a screen cap of that so you can remember the high point of this year for the Mets.

[CM Mark]

I hope you take a screen cap of that so you can remember the high point of this year for the Mets.
Talking the trash now, but let's see where you stand next thursday after the Mets have come to Philly. Personally, with Pedro and Glavie inline to start games 1 and 2 of that series, I don't think you have much of a chance. But then again, I'm a Mets fan and don't know who is on target for the Phillies those two games.

Until then, enjoy second place fucktards! :action-sm

[ol' Cabey leg]

Did anybody else see the guy with the WOW hat in the stands tonight? It was right after Julio got the last out. They showed a quick crowd reaction and all the WOW just tood out.

[CM Mark]

Well, who's ready to hold there breaathe for an entire weekend again?

Should be interesting since we don't have any of our good pitchers starting this weekend. Yeah, I'm worried. But moreso tomorrow's game with Suck-brano on the mound.

Well, here goes nothing.

[CM Mark]

Okay, what the fuck happened? I turned off the abortion, I mean game, when they were down 6-2, turn it back on just for a second, and the game is tied? WTF?

[Tickle The Bag]

and now its 7-6 in the eleventh. Time to put it all out on the table here.

[CM Mark]

Right now I would TOTALLY suck Floyd's cock
































no homo

[Norton's Hog]

Okay, what the fuck happened? I turned off the abortion, I mean game, when they were down 6-2, turn it back on just for a second, and the game is tied? WTF?

I've turned this fucking game off 3 times already.
Christ, I really hate these Atlanta series.

7-7 bottom of the 12th............http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/SMILIE-pray.gif

...oh yeah, and Wagner blows Looper ass.

:EDIT:
Floyd-bases loaded pop-up. I guess he hit his quota for the month.

[Budyzir]

Can you believe this team!!!!!! The freaking fight they got in them, I LOVE IT !!!

[CM Mark]

Holy fucking balls. What an ending.

My only question is why the official scorer only gave Wright a single for what was clearly a Ground Rule Double?

Ah, who fucking cares? They made it to 20 wins before 10 loses. What a fucking run to start the year!

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!!

[Boratfan]

Jorge Julio really impressed me tonight. His duel with Andruw Jones was amazing. He came out blazing with 2 unhittable fastballs and then finished him off with an incredible slider. This pen is very impressive.

[Budyzir]

Jorge Julio really impressed me tonight. His duel with Andruw Jones was amazing. He came out blazing with 2 unhittable fastballs and then finished him off with an incredible slider. This pen is very impressive.


Julio was ticking me off a few weeks ago but, the Mets saw something in him and they were right (never thought I would write something like that !!) Julio is in there now, another tool they can use. AWSOME !!!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Norton's Hog]

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:icon_mrgr:icon_mrgr:icon_mrgr:icon_mrgr:icon_mrgr


Fuck me, that was worth the torture.

[CM Mark]

Fuck me
Gladly
































No Homo of course. :action-sm

[Norton's Hog]

Gladly
































No Homo of course. :action-sm

tease....http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/SMILIE-gayfight.gif

[MAVRIC305]

WOWSERS PENNY!

What a fucking game! I missed it, but I watched the fast forward. Unbelievable. I would have liked to see Julio's performance, but they didn't show it on fast forward. The encore is on now, I just do not know if I can make through the entire game... Let's sweep these fuckers! Tough game tomorrow with Hudson throwing. We have to jump on him quick. LGM!

20-9:icon_mrgr

[CM Mark]

okay, I'm a lazy sack and over slept. Well, reather I didn't sleep last night and I napped 10am-2pm and missed the good news. How did Zambrano get hurt? This could be the best thing to happen so far this year. That fuck stick getting hurt I mean.

[Budyzir]

If nothing else, these games are exciting! Glad to see Julio stick it out and get the save.

:yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap: :yclap:

[MAVRIC305]

21-9

Another well played game. Zambrano goes down and we still pull it out. Kaz actually came through in the clutch. I agree gally, Zambrano sucks. I missed it, too. I was at OTB betting on the Kentucky Derby. Stay tuned to SNY for details.

LGM! SWEEP 'EM!

[Budyzir]

How did Zambrano get hurt? This could be the best thing to happen so far this year. That fuck stick getting hurt I mean.

They said it was discomfort in the elbow.

[Norton's Hog]

SWEEEEET.http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/SMILIE-woot.gif
That's the second series in a row the Mets have taken from the Braves.
Good times kids, good times, and getting better...

[Fred Told Me]

I hate Zambrano as much as everybody else, but him going down right now is not good. For one he had a good start last time, and retired the first 4 Braves today, and most importantly we already have Banister down, now Mayne is hurt. Jose Lima is starting tomorrow. Trachsel is struggling. Even though we are 21-9 and playing great, A backend of the rotation of Trachsel, Lima, and whoever is not great.

But this was a tremendous win to beat the Braves with Hudson, when Zambarano was hurt, and no Wagner, Heilman, or Sanchez out of the bullpen.

[MAVRIC305]

I hate Zambrano as much as everybody else, but him going down right now is not good. For one he had a good start last time, and retired the first 4 Braves today, and most importantly we already have Banister down, now Mayne is hurt. Jose Lima is starting tomorrow. Trachsel is struggling. Even though we are 21-9 and playing great, A backend of the rotation of Trachsel, Lima, and whoever is not great.

But this was a tremendous win to beat the Braves with Hudson, when Zambarano was hurt, and no Wagner, Heilman, or Sanchez out of the bullpen.

You have a good point, but we have a lot of depth within the organization. If these starters keep going down I hope they bring up Pelfry. I think most of our prospects, and Lima are suitable replacements for Zambrano. IMO...

[IDontCare05]

I just got back from the game....wow what an ending!

I thought for sure Julio would blow it....good thing they had some good hitting from Kaz no less.

Too bad I didn't get my sexy ice cream today though (inside joke)

[CM Mark]

I think most of our prospects, and Lima are suitable replacements for Zambrano. IMO...
IMO, I would be a suitable repalcement for Suckbrano. Or even Lil' Jimmy for that matter.

[Surly Trucker] He stinks, and I don't like him! [Surly Trucker]

[Fred Told Me]

Anybody see that Seinfeld episode where George would leave the room on a high note, wheever somebody would laugh at what he said, he'd be like "Alright, see ya"

That's what I thought Zambrano was doing today. Strikes out Chipper to end the 1st. Strike out Andruw to start the 2nd, then runs off the field. That was his high note.

[KneeKnee]

Too bad I didn't get my sexy ice cream today though (inside joke)


That ice cream looked scrumptious, too. Next time I go home with a mini Mets hat!!!

Fucken excellent game today!

[Towelie]

Zambrano done for the year


Our rotation is starting to look shakier by the day

[Budyzir]

Zambrano done for the year


Our rotation is starting to look shakier by the day

Here is the story .....

New York Daily News - http://www.nydailynews.com
Victor injury a Zam shame
BY ADAM RUBIN
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER
Sunday, May 7th, 2006

Victor Zambrano looked into Willie Randolph's eyes and insisted three times that he felt fine, despite the pained expression bench coach Sandy Alomar Sr. spotted from the dugout.

Two pitches later, on a two-strike changeup to Andruw Jones after Zambrano convinced his manager nothing was wrong, the righthander's season ended.

Zambrano has a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow and will require surgery that will sideline him until 2007, agent Peter Greenberg told the Daily News last night after meeting his client at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.

"He's out for the year," said Greenberg, who described the recovery time for this injury as less than the 12 months prescribed for Tommy John surgery. "He's down, obviously. He's been pitching with some pain for a while. Now he knows what it is. The doctor told him the ligament is in good shape, which is good news."

Oft-jeered Kaz Matsui keyed a four-run seventh-inning rally and the Mets survived Jorge Julio's attempt at his first NL save to beat tormentor Tim Hudson and the Braves, 6-5, yesterday at Shea. Yet improving to a major league-best 21-9 with their fourth straight win, and knocking the Braves nine games out of first place for the first time in 13 years, could not rival losing Zambrano.

"His elbow just blew up," said Pedro Martinez, Zambrano's confidant and one of several players aware that he had been concealing discomfort for a while, though GM Omar Minaya, Randolph and coaches maintained they had no hint.

Zambrano put pressure on himself to pitch because a 14-inning game the previous night taxed the bullpen and, Martinez suggested, because of unfair expectations stemming from the Scott Kazmir trade. He ultimately made a beeline for the dugout after striking out Jones with his 23rd pitch.

"When he got to the dugout, I could see him holding his arm," Floyd said. "I just wish he would've said something."

Zambrano had been backed off starts by the Devil Rays in the weeks preceding the controversial July 30, 2004, trade. He then made only three starts for the Mets that season because of what was labeled a strained flexor muscle in the elbow. Jim Duquette, the Mets' GM at the time, later accused Tampa Bay brass of deception regarding Zambrano's elbow, saying: "There has to be an openness and a candidness between doctors, and they weren't straightforward with us." Perversely, it was a fear of a potential elbow injury to Kazmir, which has yet to materialize, that in part fueled the deal from the Mets' perspective. Greenberg said Zambrano was aware of bone chips in the elbow and that doctors who reviewed the MRI last night suggested the tendon would have needed the surgery regardless.

With the Mets having played extra innings Friday, and with Jose Lima already on tap today because of injuries to Brian Bannister (hamstring strain) and substitute John Maine (finger inflammation), Zambrano's early departure couldn't have been more inopportune, though Darren Oliver was prepared because he also knew about Zambrano's discomfort.

The Mets are set for the midweek Phillies series with Martinez, Tom Glavine and Steve Trachsel, but Friday and Saturday starts are now open. Presumably Lima would take one. Oliver is an option for the other. The organization's depth had been lacking even before the injuries because of the Kris Benson and Jae Seo trades. The other internal choices include Jeremi Gonzalez (3.03 ERA) from Triple-A Norfolk and granting Aaron Heilman's preseason wish to be in the rotation. Or, the Mets could succumb to temptation and promote 2005 first-round pick Mike Pelfrey from Double-A Binghamton. Minaya said he'd leave all options open. With Zambrano confirmed out for the season, it's certain the Mets will scour the trade market.

Oliver, cut from the Opening Day roster until a last-minute reversal partly because Zambrano strained a hamstring, contributed four solid relief innings yesterday. Jeff Francoeur, the second batter Oliver faced, pulled the Braves even at 1 with a homer. The Mets regained a one-run lead an inning later on Carlos Beltran's solo homer. Oliver didn't surrender another hit until the sixth. Chipper Jones made it 2-2 that inning with a run-scoring bloop single that chased him.

The Mets fell behind 3-2 when Bartolome Fortunato surrendered a seventh-inning homer to Adam LaRoche. But the Mets got to Hudson in the bottom half, with Jose Reyes delivering an RBI single and Matsui contributing a tiebreaking two-run double. Floyd drew a bases-loaded walk after the Mets got into the bullpen.

Julio, given the nod with a 6-4 lead to start the ninth because Randolph didn't want to use Wagner after a two-inning assignment the previous night, allowed a run but escaped with the tying run at third on a broken-bat groundout by Edgar Renteria.

[Budyzir]

Shit, LoDuca had the tag! Lousy call.

[CM Mark]

What the fuck is up with today's game?

There was no balk. LoDuca hit the tag. This inning should be long over with no scoring.

And is it just me or does this Lima guy kinda look like that one episode of Fresh Prince when Carlton dressed up for halloween as MaCaully Culkin? Just aged a few more years

[KneeKnee]

Shit, LoDuca had the tag! Lousy call.


This is why they need to put some sort of instant replaything for baseball games. Bullshit!

[Budyzir]

OK, they need to do a split screen for this game and keep a cam on Lima in the dugout. This boy is a freak. The crazy hair and now, he has the cross from the Rosary he is wearing in his mouth.

[CM Mark]

OK, they need to do a split screen for this game and keep a cam on Lima in the dugout. This boy is a freak. The crazy hair and now, he has the cross from the Rosary he is wearing in his mouth.
We may have a new Turk Wendell on our hands.

[CM Mark]

That ball boy can go screw


















A priest

[Budyzir]

We may have a new Turk Wendell on our hands.


Turk was a favorite of mine; the theatrics always cracked me up.

[CM Mark]

Why can't I turn this abortion of a game off?

[Budyzir]

I wound up falling asleep there for a while. Eh, whatcha gonna do, I would have loved a sweep but, I’m content with 2 of 3.

Now the Mets really have a problem with the last two spots on the rotation. At least we got the Pedro, Glavine, and Trachsel for Philadelphia but the Milwaukee series is going to be interesting.

[Norton's Hog]

I blame this loss on that cocksucking Ump Angel [nice name, deek] Hernandez.
That asshole has fucked the Mets a few times now. If that bullshit balk wasn't called, the double play would of stayed, and one out later they would of been out of the inning. Instead we got that clusterfuck of events that just put the game on a losing path.

I'm going to google for his pic, and if I find it, I'll Pshop him blowing a chimp with Larry Jones' head.

[Norton's Hog]

Well well, look what I found....


http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/angelHernandez1.jpg

http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/angelHernandez2.jpg
Chimp blowing pshops coming soon....

[joefrombklyn]

They said it was discomfort in the elbow.
some discomfort now he is out the rest of the season....:clap:

[Norton's Hog]

...


http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/ANGELHERNANDEZ-CHIMPBLOWER.gif

[Budyzir]

Well well, look what I found....


http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/angelHernandez1.jpg

http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/angelHernandez2.jpg
Chimp blowing pshops coming soon....




Nort, I haven't seen you so angry since the Looper days. looking forward to the chops.

[Budyzir]

...
http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/ANGELHERNANDEZ-CHIMPBLOWER.gif


Hahahahahahaha !!!

That was fast.

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Norton's Hog]

some discomfort now he is out the rest of the season....:clap:

http://www.wackbag.com/showpost.php?p=997833&postcount=296


Way to show him up, stupid.

[Fred Told Me]

Although it did appear that Lo Duca made the tag. It took many replays to see that. It wasn't obvious and was a tough call to make. There's no excuse for Lo Duca to lose his cool like that and let the runners move up.

In the postgame conference, Randolph said that the ball slipped out of Lo Duca's hand. He didn't spike it. Yeah ok Willie.

[Norton's Hog]

Although it did appear that Lo Duca made the tag. It took many replays to see that. It wasn't obvious and was a tough call to make. There's no excuse for Lo Duca to lose his cool like that and let the runners move up.

In the postgame conference, Randolph said that the ball slipped out of Lo Duca's hand. He didn't spike it. Yeah ok Willie.
The balk call pissed me off more. Totally unneccessary.
And although Lo Duca did fuck up by spiking the ball, I like the see that type of fire shown once in a while. Especially since it was directed at Hernandez.

[Quint]

Can an ump eject a player while a ball is live? Shouldn't that automatically kill the play? What would've happened if after being tossed, Lo Duca picks up the ball and tags out the second runner?

[Stormrider666]

some discomfort now he is out the rest of the season....:clap:
Yeah Met fans, how does that make you guys feel. Zambrano is out for the season and the guy they traded away him for, Kazmir, is now 4-2?

[Maynard James K]

David Bell is such a fag. I hate the Phillies as much as I hate the Eagles/Flyers. Bunch of asses.

What the F offense, let's go already. Shut down by Myers, WTF.


NADY, NIIIIICE.

[CM Mark]

FUCK YEAH!!! I love Delgado!! I would totally suck his dick right now.



No homo of course.

[joefrombklyn]

FUCK YEAH!!! I love Delgado!! I would totally suck his dick right now.



No homo of course.
thats it gally.. im tellin sir!:icon_mrgr

[domelogic]

David Bell is such a fag. I hate the Phillies as much as I hate the Eagles/Flyers. Bunch of asses.

What the F offense, let's go already. Shut down by Myers, WTF.


NADY, NIIIIICE.


i hate to agree with a mets fan but yeah bell is a major fag. but you need to give some credit to meyers. he has pitched pretty well so far this year.

delgado just ruined my night. and gally dont choke on it

[Halo Five]

OOOF!!!... nice play Aaron :action-sm

[MAVRIC305]

What a retarded way lose the game. Stupid. Good game by both teams up until that gay ending. I would have rather have seen a walk off grand slam.

Fuck.

[CM Mark]

What a retarded way lose the game. Stupid. Good game by both teams up until that gay ending. I would have rather have seen a walk off grand slam.

Fuck.
Until they showed the throw from a different angle, I was wondering why Delgado didn't reach for it.

Then I saw how off it was, UF!

That was LoDuca's ball all the way. Had Heilman not gone after it, we would be in extra innings now.


I also blame the worthless Nip for striking out looking to end the top of the ninth. Damn I wish he would die already.

[LifeHacker]

I also blame the worthless Nip for striking out looking to end the top of the ninth. Damn I wish he would die already.

I don't blame kaz the pitch was high. Doug Henning should die. What an awful umpire. I'd love to see him stroke out in the middle of the game tomorrow.

[RadioMercenary]

I don't blame kaz the pitch was high. Doug Henning should die. What an awful umpire. I'd love to see him stroke out in the middle of the game tomorrow.

What he said, the bases should have been loaded for Franco, I'd be more pissed if Matsui swung at it considering it was a ball; but oh well thats how it goes I guess.

Though whats up with the umpiring against the Mets? Like I know its kind of a bitch thing to do, blame it on the umps, but in the last game of the ATL series there was the double play balk and the blown call on the tag and today Kaz should have drawn a walk....

Phuck the Phillies, Tommy'll get 'em tomorrow

[LAX]

well tonight even though it killed the mets...that fuckin phillies CF made the catch of the year...broke his nose but what a catch...I say walk it off deek..

[RadioMercenary]

wow the wheels sure came off during the 5th inning, just pitiful, and the phillies have that hamels guy now, part of me is starting to figure fuck it, lets go for pelfrey, can't be any worse then lima

[omgzpizzowned]

Pelfrey needs to probably finish the year in the minors unless some real problems come up. I wonder how Omar feels behind the scenes about trading Benson and Seo.

[Fred Told Me]

Pelfrey needs to probably finish the year in the minors unless some real problems come up. I wonder how Omar feels behind the scenes about trading Benson and Seo.

I think he feels great about trading Seo. Seo has struggled in LA, and Sanchez has been brilliant here. Tonight not withstanding.

Benson on the other hand. and Kazmir. Not a subject Met fans would like to talk about.

[omgzpizzowned]

Personally, I would have kept Seo and signed a Farnsworth, Tavarez, or even kept Looper since he's not bad when not a closer.

[askewcore]

Kazmir for Zambrano was one of the worst deals ever. But didnt Benson, or Anna Benson really talk their way out of New York?

[omgzpizzowned]

Kazmir for Zambrano was one of the worst deals ever. But didnt Benson, or Anna Benson really talk their way out of New York?
Anna's dress at the christmas party didn't help, but he could have done a LOT better than Julio.

And trading a decent white pitcher for a horrible hispanic one doesn't help the whispers about Omar playing favorites.

[Fred Told Me]

Personally, I would have kept Seo and signed a Farnsworth, Tavarez, or even kept Looper since he's not bad when not a closer.

Since when did Jae Seo become Cy Young. The guy was an Ok pitcher at best. The Mets are way better off with a very good setup man in Sanchez than a #4 starter in Seo.

[MAVRIC305]

I Knew It!!!!!!!!!1

[Norton's Hog]

DAVIDFUCKINGWRIGHT!!!!!http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/SMILIE-woot.gif

What a great game.

[MAVRIC305]

David Wright is a Mets fan and I felt him ending it! I knew it!

[Norton's Hog]

Great relief pitching tonight too. Wagner striking out the side in the ninth was huge.

Also, Philly lost to Boston, [their 4th loss in a row].
Back to 3 up on them.:icon_mrgr

[KneeKnee]

:clap: Mets!:clap:

Cant wait for tomorrow's game!

[Tax Kuntz]

Mets know Mo!

[Budyzir]

Can’t wait for today’s game. A buddy got us field level seats by 3rd. I'll be the fat fucker in the Seaver jersey tossing peanut shells at the Yankee fans and mortifying families with children! :action-sm

LETS GO METS !!!!!

[Maynard James K]

That was one of the best Shea crowd's I've ever seen. I'd say place was 70/30 Mets fans which is pretty good. Usually seems to be a ton more Yank fans there.

Pedro today.....Nicey nice.

[Angelfuck]

D'oh

[Bob]

"a complete meltdown by Billy Wagner" Joe Buck.

that’s why the mets paid him all that money right? I could care less how your teams doing as long as Billy Wagner fucks shit up, The city of Philadelphia loves to see that mother fucker fail.

[Norton's Hog]

"a complete meltdown by Billy Wagner" Joe Buck.

that’s why the mets paid him all that money right? I could care less how your teams doing as long as Billy Wagner fucks shit up, The city of Philadelphia loves to see that mother fucker fail.
The city of Philadelphia loves to see ANYONE fail.
Enjoying your 4 game losing streak, are ya?


-------------------------------------------------

But yeah, Wagner is back in the shithouse after this fiasco. Inconsistant piece of fucking shit.

[CM Mark]

Since when did Looper rejoin the Mets?




Oh wait, that was Wagner.

Dammit, I got so used to having confidence in their closer. I can't go back to the other way. I just can't do that again!!

[jrewing5]

I broke a glass table in my house about an hour ago. Coincidentally, Billy Wagner happened to be pitching at the time. That's the story I'm telling my wife at least.

[funnybonez]

FUCKING WAGNER!! And stupid Willie for keeping him in there.
He had nothing coming in.... After loading the bases, I would have yanked him! Bobby V would of!!! Coward Willie... We could have taking 2!! Willie is still a yankee! BIG FU WILLIE!! And boy did Petterson hide after the baseloaded walk!! Bring in Bobby Odjeda or Ronnie Darling as Pitching Coach... 86 Mets should coach this team!! Ok... Praying for tmrw game!!

[KneeKnee]

WHY THE FUCK DOES WILLIE TAKE OUT SANCHEZ AND PUT WAGNER IN DURING A 4-0 GAME????

Holy mother of God, I am so fucken disgusted I could puke.

Pedro pitches 7 shutout innings, Sanchez pitches a quick, scoreless 8th...WAGNER GIVES THE FUCKEN GAME away!

If I could have jumped onto the field and choke him out, i would have.

After that all the Mets fans just sat down in shock.

My first time seeing Pedro pitch live and someone else gives his victory away.

FUCK YOU WAGNER!!! FUCK YOU RANDOLPH!!!!!!

[Budyzir]

It started as an awesome day for baseball. Pedro pitched a gem and even Floyd got a HR in then, …. Un-fucking-believable! I don’t think I ever have seen such a complete implosion before. I agree with earlier posts, Wagner should have been yanked with the bases loaded. He had nothing today. Every Mets fan around me was in total dismay and rage when he was kept in. We were three outs away from taking the game. What a waste of an afternoon.

[Angelfuck]

:cry3: :icon_conf


:piss2 wagner


:arrrh:

[chrisdwight]

Please....for the love of GOD tell me that I'm not the only one who was distracted all game by the genetic disaster of a kid in a mets jersey just to the right (facing batter) of home plate....someone please post a screen cap of that guy....he is Neo's long lost brother and perfect for the photoshop thread....please post it here as well.

[Budyzir]

Please....for the love of GOD tell me that I'm not the only one who was distracted all game by the genetic disaster of a kid in a mets jersey just to the right (facing batter) of home plate....someone please post a screen cap of that guy....he is Neo's long lost brother and perfect for the photoshop thread....please post it here as well.

I was at the game so I didnt see it on the tube but, was he wearing one of the orange jerseys, in a wheel chair, hunched over to one side? If so, me and my friends saw him as we went in. We all just got silent for minute. Geez, that gotta suck.

[IDontCare05]

Please....for the love of GOD tell me that I'm not the only one who was distracted all game by the genetic disaster of a kid in a mets jersey just to the right (facing batter) of home plate....someone please post a screen cap of that guy....he is Neo's long lost brother and perfect for the photoshop thread....please post it here as well.



Yeah I saw that too....He had great seats though..:icon_lol:

[Fred Told Me]

Lets also keep in mind in the Bottom of the 8th. THe Mets had a man on 3rd and 1 out, and Delgado didn't get him in. and then Wright was intentionally walked, and Floyd grounded out. That was an easy run and you can never score too many runs against the Yankees.

I also said before the 9th that I wanted Sanchez instead of Wagner. Not because I ever in my wildest imagination would expect Wagner to blow a 4 run lead. But because by pitching him in a non save situation here, you may lose him for Sunday Night when you might really need him.

Everything worked out disastrous for the Mets, and Wagner better be able to deal with the boos, because I have a funny feeling the next time "Enter Sandman" starts playing at Shea, he's not going to like what he hears from the crowd.

[Tax Kuntz]

Please....for the love of GOD tell me that I'm not the only one who was distracted all game by the genetic disaster of a kid in a mets jersey just to the right (facing batter) of home plate....someone please post a screen cap of that guy....he is Neo's long lost brother and perfect for the photoshop thread....please post it here as well.

I saw that kid all game, all I could think of was Neo.

I'm starting to hope Billy Wagner has a kid like that, maybe two.

[CM Mark]

Here, fixed it for you. So long as that monkey peeing is you

:cry3: :icon_conf


:piss2 Gally_Doolly


:arrrh:


You are even a Met's fan. WHy the hell can't I find a woman like you in real life who's single? Damn my luck. I'm gonna go crack my skull against a wall now.

[Halo Five]

WHY THE FUCK DOES WILLIE TAKE OUT SANCHEZ AND PUT WAGNER IN DURING A 4-0 GAME????

Holy mother of God, I am so fucken disgusted I could puke.

Pedro pitches 7 shutout innings, Sanchez pitches a quick, scoreless 8th...WAGNER GIVES THE FUCKEN GAME away!

If I could have jumped onto the field and choke him out, i would have.

After that all the Mets fans just sat down in shock.

My first time seeing Pedro pitch live and someone else gives his victory away.

FUCK YOU WAGNER!!! FUCK YOU RANDOLPH!!!!!!


Thanks again Knee :action-sm

[Norton's Hog]

:cry3: :icon_conf


:piss2 wagner


:arrrh:
Can you write ''WAGNER SUCKS WILLIE'' on your tits and then post the pics in here?
That would make us all feel a little better.

TIA
http://capgraphics.net/Wackbag/Animations/Nortonshog/SMILIE-ballerina.gif

-------------------------------------------------------
Some positive news...
Thank god Philly and Atlanta lost too.

[Kyle]

The city of Philadelphia loves to see ANYONE fail.
Enjoying your 4 game losing streak, are ya?


It's now a five game losing streak and will probably become six after today (the Phils can never beat Boston)...so that must mean we're dead and buried in the standings again. No, wait...the Mets have sucked during this stretch too. Thanks for helping us out, buddays!

The Mets blow opportunities like Wagner blows saves (wocka wocka wocka, *elbow to the ribs*...notice the play on words?)

Speaking of which, where's the guy who had the "Mets 2006 162-0" sig pic with Wags on it who was proclaiming him their lord and savior. Yeah...how's that signing working out for you.

See you guys next week for Phils/Mets part II :action-sm

[KneeKnee]

Thanks again Knee :action-sm

I'll never bring you to a game again as long as Wagner lives. :action-sm

[Halo Five]

I'll never bring you to a game again as long as Wagner lives. :action-sm

:(... oh well,

GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!1

[Angelfuck]

:(... oh well,

GO METS!!!!!!!!!

you made a mistake there, its ok, I fixed it for you :action-sm

[Angelfuck]

Here, fixed it for you. So long as that monkey peeing is you

You are even a Met's fan. WHy the hell can't I find a woman like you in real life who's single? Damn my luck. I'm gonna go crack my skull against a wall now.

hey gally, just though you might like to know I think about you almost every night before I go to sleep now, which is coicidentally monday-thursday 1:30 am east coast time, while watching cartoon network

[CM Mark]

hey gally, just though you might like to know I think about you almost every night before I go to sleep now, which is coicidentally monday-thursday 1:30 am east coast time, while watching cartoon network
:arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh:

ok, off to jerk it looking at your boobs again. :action-sm

[IDontCare05]

Great Win.....Good to see Wagner being himself again.

We took the series 2 of 3.:clap:

[MAVRIC305]

THANK GOD!

That was too much! I was shaking like Michael J. Fox drilling for oil. I hope we sweep Philly out of town. Great win tonight!

[Bob]

nice uniforms; tonight Mets with the blue hat. Why is that not their everyday home shit?

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3320/530825ff573e49aeb9e06a5ba0e4a9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

No Homo.

[Fred Told Me]

The Mets deserve to lose on Thursday to the Phillies. Why for the love of God are they moving Pedro back a day is beyond me. Pedro on his normal rest could pitch Thursday afternoon against the Phillies. Instead they will push him back to face the Triple A Marlins on Friday. And have the new guy they are bringing up pitching Wednsday, followed by Gonzalez on Thursday against the team that is 3 games behind chasing us for first place. Makes no sense.

[Norton's Hog]

I found this amusing....


From the NY Daily News...
LASTINGS IMPRESSION: Top prospect Lastings Milledge is quickly becoming the most unpopular player in the International League. Milledge (.277, three homers, eight steals) instigated a bench-clearing incident Sunday at Triple-A Norfolk with a spikes-up slide that made a four-inch tear in the upper thigh portion of Jonathan Schuerholz's pants.
The Richmond third baseman is the son of Braves GM John Schuerholz.

[RobeSoup&Tears]

Right now it's 12:16pm on Tuesday 5/23

The first Wackbagger that sends me a Private Message and works near the Wall Street Area and wants two tickets to this Thursdays game against The Phils (5/25) @1PM can have them if they stop by to pick them up.

Good seats & free parking voucher.

Later
RS&T

[Budyzir]

Right now it's 12:16pm on Tuesday 5/23

The first Wackbagger that sends me a Private Message and works near the Wall Street Area and wants two tickets to this Thursdays game against The Phils (5/25) @1PM can have them if they stop by to pick them up.

Good seats & free parking voucher.

Later
RS&T

Any responses? I would but, I cant go that night.

[MAVRIC305]

Holyshit! Holyshit! Holyshit!

[CM Mark]

I can finally go to sleep

[MAVRIC305]

I can finally go to sleep

Tell me about it! What a fucking game. WOW!

[KneeKnee]

I can finally go to sleep


Yeah, but you wont.

Way to go Beltran!

[OsamaPlinko]

what a terrific game and a huge win!

down 2-0 TIE IT
down 6-2 GET TO WITHIN 1
down 8-5 TIE IT
WIN IT IN THE 16th!

This is one of those wins that are highlighted in the championship video!

Let's go get another tonight boys!

LETS GO METS

[LifeHacker]

Breaking News: El Duque is a Met. The Mets traded Jorge Julio to the Diamondbacks for Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. Excellent trade by the Mets!!!! Adds a veteran pitcher that battles. Here is El Duque's line for the year.

45.2 innings (5 innings/start) 2-4, 6.11 ERA, 52 K, 20 walks and a 1.58 WHIP

[Norton's Hog]

For Julio? That's a no brainer.
Great deal.

[LifeHacker]

Julio has pitched better of late, but never in a situation that mattered. Mets needed another starter and they got a guy that will battle. He will probably be happy being back in NY.

[IDontCare05]

Well....This is Soler's first game tonight....I think we have to give him a break. He does have really good stuff, it might just take him some time to master it. I think he is just really nervous thats all.

[LifeHacker]

After Soler settled down and got his nerves out of the way he pitched pretty good. He doesn't throw hard but his stuff seemed to fool the Phillies batters the second and third time through the lineup... I like that he got angry after the bad inning. I think most guys would have sulked. As Willie would probably say, "I like this kid's makeup."

[MAVRIC305]

Another win. I am very happy to say the least. Let sweep 'em tomorrow!

LGM!

[KneeKnee]

For Julio? That's a no brainer.
Great deal.


Works for me.

Another good showing from the Mets tonight. :clap:

[av8rOC]

Finding ways to win is most def a sign of a championship team. I would like to see some blowouts though once in a while. These 1 run games are killing me!

That being said, I guess you cant ask for much more considering the starting pitching issues. Glad to see they picked up El Duque, I think he will settle into the rotation nicely.

[Norton's Hog]

Testing the new addition to my sig.

--------------------------------------------------------

Another great come from behind win last night too.
You gotta love the heart this team is showing this year. 1986 anyone?

See Mr. Wright's quote in my sig....:icon_mrgr

[Norton's Hog]

Eh. 2 out of 3, 4 games up, I'm happy.
But Gonzales shitting the bed [in the first inning] AGAIN, makes the trade for Hernandez all the more important.
Nice day for Reyes though.

[Budyzir]

Testing the new addition to my sig.

--------------------------------------------------------

Another great come from behind win last night too.
You gotta love the heart this team is showing this year. 1986 anyone?

See Mr. Wright's quote in my sig....:icon_mrgr

Nice add Nort!

I'm still more reminded of 1985. We added some key pieces and El Duque yesterday was key but, Im still not convinced its a '86 season. A solid winning year with massive post season potential yes but, not just yet a WS Champioship team.

Just my very humble opinion sir.

[LifeHacker]

Nice add Nort!

I'm still more reminded of 1985. We added some key pieces and El Duque yesterday was key but, Im still not convinced its a '86 season. A solid winning year with massive post season potential yes but, not just yet a WS Champioship team.

Just my very humble opinion sir.

Ya Gotta Believe!

[IDontCare05]

Ya Gotta Believe!


really? Do I??:icon_mrgr


Seriously tho...this years team I am most proud of. The amount of effort put through this year and all the talent that has been added...it puts that thought in your head..." Maybe this year? "


BTW yeah I like it Norton...that's a great quote

[Norton's Hog]

Nice add Nort!

I'm still more reminded of 1985. We added some key pieces and El Duque yesterday was key but, Im still not convinced its a '86 season. A solid winning year with massive post season potential yes but, not just yet a WS Champioship team.

Just my very humble opinion sir.
I agree, the '86 team was a monster, and they're not quite there yet.
But they could be.

Basically, I meant the attitude is back.
They play like they expect to win this year, and that's something this team's been lacking for too long.

Do they have enough to win it all this year? Maybe. Why not.

A little tweaking here and there, and let Floyd get hot too [which seems like he's getting closer], and you never know.
You get the feeling that they still haven't peaked as a team yet. So when that does happen, look out...

[Budyzir]

I agree, the '86 team was a monster, and they're not quite there yet.
But they could be.

Basically, I meant the attitude is back.
They play like they expect to win this year, and that's something this team's been lacking for too long.

Do they have enough to win it all this year? Maybe. Why not.

A little tweaking here and there, and let Floyd get hot too [which seems like he's getting closer], and you never know.
You get the feeling that they still haven't peaked as a team yet. So when that does happen, look out...

Oh, I completely agree with the attitude, major improvement there. How many bottom of the 9th wins have we had that have you jumping out of your seat this year? Your Wright quote is right on the $$$.

I can’t tell you how many years it’s been where just around this time of the season, maybe going out to early July I just wanted a .500+ team. Now, with just a couple of exceptions, we've take every series.

I guess what I looking for are sweeps, especially of the Yankees in their house!

With everything said, this is the most I've been excited about the Mets since ... maybe '85 (or '86). :icon_bigg

[Fred Told Me]

Well we could have dealt a major blow to Philly with a sweep. You think Bobby Cox would give John Smoltz extra rest when he smells blood against the Mets? Pedro should have been pitching today and we would be up 6 games. But Im still happy with 2 out of 3 considering the circumstances, and things are still looking good. No slips ups in Florida now.

[LifeHacker]

really? Do I??:icon_mrgr
I was waiting for that.


Yeah, I was!

[frankjg]

Well we could have dealt a major blow to Philly with a sweep. You think Bobby Cox would give John Smoltz extra rest when he smells blood against the Mets? Pedro should have been pitching today and we would be up 6 games. But Im still happy with 2 out of 3 considering the circumstances, and things are still looking good. No slips ups in Florida now.

Its too early in the season for that. We need Pedro for the long haul not to put the nail in an early season sweep.

[MAVRIC305]

I was plenty excited about Bobby V's Mets in 2000. We "Got knocked down, but we got up again" a million times that year.

This year, I am looking for some easy wins. No more heart attacks. We have the ability to fuck teams up, and we need to do it!

Wagner closing Wednesday's game without a hitch was a good start.

We should win the East this year. Let's hope what should be happens.

[LifeHacker]

I think its time to look elsewhere for a second baseman. If Kaz continues to hit .240 then we might as well call up A-Hern and let him develop. I'd rather have a rookie learn the position and learn to hit in the majors (even if the avg isn't any better than Kaz). I know the Mets are trying to get there moneys worth out of Kaz, but still I think its time to move on. The only good thing about kaz is the defense he has played, but I'm sure A-Hern could give you the smae kind of defense.

[CM Mark]

I think its time to look elsewhere for a second baseman. If Kaz continues to hit .240 then we might as well call up A-Hern and let him develop. I'd rather have a rookie learn the position and learn to hit in the majors (even if the avg isn't any better than Kaz). I know the Mets are trying to get there moneys worth out of Kaz, but still I think its time to move on. The only good thing about kaz is the defense he has played, but I'm sure A-Hern could give you the smae kind of defense.
ding ding ding! Close the thread we have a winner!

Sing along after me!

Take the nip out of the ball game!
Listen to the crowd!
Nuke that damn nip like Hiroshima!
I don't care about the Geneva Convention,
Cause that damn Nip fucking sucks!
If he doesn't get klled it's a shame!
Cause it's 1, 2, 3 bullets to the brain
Of Kaz Matsui!!

[Fred Told Me]

Its too early in the season for that. We need Pedro for the long haul not to put the nail in an early season sweep.

Too early in the season to pitch on normal rest? No one was asking him to pitch on 3 day's rest.

[IDontCare05]

WOOHOO!!!

My dad just got tickets for him and I to Boo the shit out of Barry Bonds on Saturday.... The seats are the best I will have in my life.

Actual freakin view!

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/1874/dsc002455tm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ol' Cabey leg]

ding ding ding! Close the thread we have a winner!

Sing along after me!

Take the nip out of the ball game!
Listen to the crowd!
Nuke that damn nip like Hiroshima!
I don't care about the Geneva Convention,
Cause that damn Nip fucking sucks!
If he doesn't get klled it's a shame!
Cause it's 1, 2, 3 bullets to the brain
Of Kaz Matsui!!



Did anybody else hear Keith Hernandez call Matsui "the chink in the mets armour" 3 times during Thursday's game?

[Budyzir]

Nice game, a win for El Duque and a nice sliding play by Wright.

What a way to spend a nice afternoon, ensconced in my chair, watching Mets baseball while sipping a fine beer..... well, OK, guzzling many fine beers.

[Norton's Hog]

mmmmmm.....beer.

A very good first game for El Duque. Seven strike-outs, I like it.:icon_mrgr

------------------------------------


This is a nice stat...

The Mets are 11-4-2 in series this season.

[Fred Told Me]

He was decent and pitched out of trouble. Very good might be overstating it a bit. You don't want to go over 100 pitches in 5 innings and wear out the bullpen. Definently an upgrade over Lima or Gonzalez that's for sure.

[MAVRIC305]

And another one... Fuck yeah! There is no quit in this team.

[Budyzir]

And another one... Fuck yeah! There is no quit in this team.


Fucking Awesome!!!! Way to fight back in the bottom of the 9th. Reyes Rocks!

[Norton's Hog]

"We never say die, we never roll over"

:icon_mrgr

[KneeKnee]

Another Excellent game tonight.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Towelie]

We desperately need to win tomorrow with Soler

Webb vs. Pedro might be the best pitching match up in the majors up until this point

[Mother Shucker]

We desperately need to win tomorrow with Soler

Webb vs. Pedro might be the best pitching match up in the majors up until this point

Just got me four field level box seats (well, they are out in right field, but wtf.) for the Pedro game. 117 after shipping, less then 30 per, not to shabby, eh?

[IDontCare05]

Very nice win last night! :clap: :clap:

[Maynard James K]

Milledge promoted per WFAN.

[Norton's Hog]

Milledge promoted per WFAN.
Yup.

From
http://www.metsblog.com/

-------------------------------------

Mets OF Xavier Nady was forced to have emergency appendectomy surgery and will be out for roughly four weeks… As such, the Mets have promoted…

OF Lastings Milledge…
…the buzz from shea is that milledge may not be at the stadium tonight…however, if he is, or whenever he arrives, he will be the team’s starting right fielder…

…the team will not call up milledge, and then sit him…so, like with DavidWright in 2004, and JoseReyes in 2003, milledge will be told he has a month to play in the bigs, and will return to triple-a when nady returns, i am sure…this way there is less pressure…however, this kid, like reyes and wright, knows what’s up, and will look to take the job from nady…if he does well, i suspect nady will become a fourth outfielder…if milledge struggles, he’ll go back to norfolk, and nady will get the job back, no harm no foul…

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ooooof. That stinks for Nady. But who knows, this could turn out for the better in the long run.
And we finally get to see what this kid can do.:rolleyes:

[MAVRIC305]

And another one...

ROLE PLAYERS, DEFENSE, PITCHING. ALL THE MAKINGS OF A CHAMPIONSHIP CALIBER TEAM. GO METS!

[IDontCare05]

Another fantastic win by the mets...

Great hitting by Valentine and Chavez to win it in the 13th. I think that's the 8th walk off win by the mets now. let's keep up the winning!


LETS GO METS!!

[Budyzir]

Chavez!!!!!!!
Chavez!!!!!!!
Chavez!!!!!!!
Chavez!!!!!!!
Chavez!!!!!!!
Chavez!!!!!!!


Geezz, these guys are going to give me a heart attack!

What a game.

[Tickle The Bag]

great game fuckers.

[IDontCare05]

It was said in the other thread....but what an arm by lastings...

It made up for his error on a liner...

[Mother Shucker]

Had a blast. Got there early for BP and got a ball within five minutes for Chelsea, her 14th. birthday is tommorow. Pedro Felliciano even signed it for her. Then, during D-Backs BP got another ball and gave it to my 6 year old niece, who was attending her first major league game. Pedro pitched great, and got bonus baseball as it goes 13 (that is two weeks in a row I go to a game and it just keeps on going). Getting a win in my fantasy league with Duaner was a bonus. Here is a pic from the Mets web site of my sister, my niece, and myself. We are on the left column, third down.

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGallery.asp?userid=nymets&gallery_id=398668

[Towelie]

We are the best team in baseball

I just cant see anyone taking us out in a 7 game series

We should have taken that St. Louis series

[Norton's Hog]

I love this team.

:icon_mrgr:icon_mrgr:icon_mrgr

[IDontCare05]

http://www.printroom.com/ViewGallery.asp?userid=nymets&gallery_id=398668


The picture turned out very nice sir....



I'll have to take some pics for the Saturday game that i'll be at.

[Mother Shucker]

The picture turned out very nice sir....



I'll have to take some pics for the Saturday game that i'll be at.

THEY take it. For free, then try to sell it to you. Fucking have to make a buck everywhere major league baseball?

[IDontCare05]

THEY take it. For free, then try to sell it to you. Fucking have to make a buck everywhere major league baseball?


Yeah I see them alot...that's why I said I will have to take my own pics with my camera when i'm there. I never asked them...but how much does it cost right there and then for the picture?

[Mother Shucker]

Yeah I see them alot...that's why I said I will have to take my own pics with my camera when i'm there. I never asked them...but how much does it cost right there and then for the picture?
You HAVE to go to the web site and buy em and print em at home. You would think the $32 ticket, $13 parking, and $4.50 bag of peanuts would be enough money from one fan at the game, but nooooooo. Jesus, just let me download the fucking picture for free you ass rapers.

[Towelie]

Jorge Julio just made his biggest contribution for the Mets this year

Got a save in a 2-1 game against ATL

Way to go Jorge!

[Towelie]

Good night to be a Mets fan

Braves lost
Phillies lost
Yanks lost

Gained a nice half game sitting at home

Hopefully the weather is nice tomorrow so we can get this one in

[askewcore]

Good night to be a Mets fan
Yanks lost

WOW. You really are the most pathetic sports fan ever. Its a good night when someone who's in a completly different league than you loses? Thats fucking sad.

[Towelie]

WOW. You really are the most pathetic sports fan ever. Its a good night when someone who's in a completly different league than you loses? Thats fucking sad.


Whats even sadder then that is the fact that you read the post, and decided that it was necessary to respond to it

Thats pathetic

Run along now

[askewcore]

Whats even sadder then that is the fact that you read the post, and decided that it was necessary to respond to it

Thats pathetic

Run along now

Not really, I read all the sports threads, except hockey because I have no interest in it.

You're just looking for a response, and since you have nothing, thats the lame shit you come up with. The Twins lost too man! Jerk off about that! :icon_roll

[Towelie]

Not really, I read all the sports threads, except hockey because I have no interest in it.

You're just looking for a response, and since you have nothing, thats the lame shit you come up with. The Twins lost too man! Jerk off about that! :icon_roll


Works for me

Brewers lost too...

Yanks 1.5 back in the Wildcard

Uh Oh!

Posts: 3,774

Wow, time to get some friends eh?

[askewcore]

Works for me

Brewers lost too...

Yanks 1.5 back in the Wildcard

Uh Oh!

Wow! And only 109 games to make up that game and a half!

Posts: 3,774

Wow, time to get some friends eh?

...Or to stop posting in the R&F listening threads. Or being here a year longer than you. Holy shit! 7 posts a day! That's alot huh? You fucking bag of jizm. Again, you have nothing to comeback with, so you attack something as gay as my post count.

I wish everything bad in life on your and your loved ones. and with that, welcome to my ignore list, shitdick.

[Towelie]

Wow! And only 109 games to make up that game and a half!



...Or to stop posting in the R&F listening threads. Or being here a year longer than you. Again, you have nothing to comeback with, so you attack something as gay as my post count.


I think someone needs a nap

Watching Kyle Farnsworth can make a lot of people cranky

[askewcore]

Watching Kyle Farnsworth can make a lot of people cranky

You'll get no arguement there. Farnsworth stinks. At least my real closer isnt a choker...

[Towelie]

You'll get no arguement there. Farnsworth stinks. At least my real closer isnt a choker...


Really?

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-scores/boxscore.php?boxid=200111040ARI

http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B10170BOS2004.htm

http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B10180BOS2004.htm

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/mlb/2001/1104/photo/a_jbell_i.jpg

[frankjg]

I think someone needs a nap

Watching Kyle Farnsworth can make a lot of people cranky

CRIPPLE FIGHT!!!!!







:action-sm

[askewcore]

You just pulled up 3 games from an 11 year career of the greatest closer of all time. And he only took the loss in the 2001 WS game. He didnt get the L in either game against the Sox.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlbhist/alltime/leaders?breakdown=2&year=0&type=1&sort=13
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stats/individual_player_postseason.jsp?c_id=mlb&playerID=121250&statType=2

He's 34 out of 38 career postseason saves. If you honestly think you can badmouth Mariano Rivera, you're stupid beyond words.

806.2 IP 630 Hits 379 saves 2.33 ERA

and 4 Rings.

And here's how he did against the mighty Mets in 2000.

6 IP 4 Hits 2 runs 7 Ks 2 saves. and a ring.

No matter how much you hate the Yankees, you cant take away from Mo's career or call him a choker.
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/815/8mo0ap.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8681/lgyankeesap017aw.jpg

recognize the stadium in the background asshole?..and who's that on the mound?

here he is as a poor little set-up man in 96...http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/6776/mainrp18fg.jpg

and here he is in 98http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1922/marianoriveranewyorkyankees199.jpg
And 99
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5306/ws99win9en.jpg
Wow, what a choker.

Get the point?

[Towelie]

I'm not bad mouthing Rivera, but you're taking a backhand comment on Wagner so I figure I'd teach your ass a little thing...Hes not perfect, every closer blows saves

Boo Hoo the Mets lost the Subway Series, I'm over it, it was 6 years ago

You guys on the other hand lost in 01 and 03 whoopee doo

You also had the worst collaspe in sports history

Sure the Subway Series hurt, but nothing could be worst then blowing a 3-0 lead to the hated BoSox...Gotta get rid of all those 1918 tshirts eh?

http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nl/azdbacks/schillingjohnson01ws.jpg
The last World Series Trophy Randy will ever hold
http://www.sportsposterwarehouse.com/warehouse/dbackschamps01ei-d-1.jpg
http://www.marlinbaseball.com/images/2003/marlins1025_3.jpg
http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/AP_Photo/2004/10/21/1098359287_3585.jpg
http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2004/10/21/1098334832_2692.jpg
http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/AP_Photo/2004/10/21/1098357011_8004.jpg

Hmmm that field look familiar?

[KneeKnee]

Jorge Julio just made his biggest contribution for the Mets this year

Got a save in a 2-1 game against ATL

Way to go Jorge!


NIce!

Love Jorge!

[IDontCare05]

Now lets just hope the rain hold up tomorrow......:icon_roll



NEW YORK -- Carlos Beltran said he'd been hoping all day for a rainout, and in the end, he got his wish.
Sidelined with a bruised right knee, the Mets' center fielder was not in the lineup posted by manager Willie Randolph for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants, a contest that was eventually postponed by rain at about 5:45 p.m. ET.

The rainout will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader played on Saturday afternoon, with first pitch scheduled for 1:25 p.m.

The Mets will shuffle their pitching lineup slightly for Game 1, starting right-hander Orlando Hernandez (3-4, 6.04 ERA) opposite right-hander Matt Cain (3-5, 5.07 ERA), who had originally been scheduled to pitch Friday for San Francisco.

The Mets announced that Game 2 will start 30 minutes after the completion of the first contest, with left-hander Tom Glavine (8-2, 2.59 ERA) pushed back to pitch against right-hander Jamey Wright (5-4, 4.43 ERA).

Fans holding tickets to Friday's game can bring them to the advance ticket window at Shea Stadium to exchange them for seats to Saturday's single-admission doubleheader. The Mets will also honor tickets from Friday's game in exchange for tickets to future Mets home games.

[Mother Shucker]

You just pulled up 3 games from an 11 year career of the greatest closer of all time. And he only took the loss in the 2001 WS game. He didnt get the L in either game against the Sox.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlbhist/alltime/leaders?breakdown=2&year=0&type=1&sort=13
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stats/individual_player_postseason.jsp?c_id=mlb&playerID=121250&statType=2

He's 34 out of 38 career postseason saves. If you honestly think you can badmouth Mariano Rivera, you're stupid beyond words.

806.2 IP 630 Hits 379 saves 2.33 ERA

and 4 Rings.

And here's how he did against the mighty Mets in 2000.

6 IP 4 Hits 2 runs 7 Ks 2 saves. and a ring.

No matter how much you hate the Yankees, you cant take away from Mo's career or call him a choker.
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/815/8mo0ap.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8681/lgyankeesap017aw.jpg

recognize the stadium in the background asshole?..and who's that on the mound?

here he is as a poor little set-up man in 96...http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/6776/mainrp18fg.jpg

and here he is in 98http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1922/marianoriveranewyorkyankees199.jpg
And 99
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5306/ws99win9en.jpg
Wow, what a choker.

Get the point?


Could you go in your way back machine a little farther back? Owe, I can't play, my back hurts. Someone get me my walker. You know, I won the world series many years ago. That and two bucks will get me on the subway......

[IDontCare05]

SWEET!!!


I get two games for one!

Gotta love the doubleheaders....

[Budyzir]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/Budyzir/NYYARRP.jpg

[MAVRIC305]

SWEET!!!


I get two games for one!

Gotta love the doubleheaders....

I was there today. I took three trains for a washout!!! I was pissed, but as you said two for the price of one. If it doesn't rain tomorrow. PLEASE GOD! I will be in Mezz section 27. See you there, dude.

[IDontCare05]

I was there today. I took three trains for a washout!!! I was pissed, but as you said two for the price of one. If it doesn't rain tomorrow. PLEASE GOD! I will be in Mezz section 27. See you there, dude.


Yeah I am hoping too for no freakin rain!

There's a pic in this thread like a page back or so where I'll be....I'll prolly catch ya at one point.

[Mother Shucker]

Yeah I am hoping too for no freakin rain!

There's a pic in this thread like a page back or so where I'll be....I'll prolly catch ya at one point.
So much for no freakin rain. Under way now, should get two in, but one hell of a long day if you stay till the end of game two.

[IDontCare05]

Well I just got back from both games at Shea.....They got 1 of 2.

I was happy that I got to see wagner at least in the second game. What a finish that was!!

I will post many pictures and vids of the games of the doubleheader tomorrow.... There were some celebrites there including ESPN anchor Chris Berman.


BTW DID ANYONE CATCH SNY ON 10PM??? I WAS INTERVIEWED AT THE GAME AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD AIR AT 10. ALSO I HAD MY PICTURE TAKEN FOR THE DAILY NEWS......IF ANYONE SAW OR TAPED ANY OF THESE LET ME KNOW..... I HAD A WHITE SIGN WITH AN ASTERISK

[IDontCare05]

I made it on TV!!!!! I was the guy when asked about bonds " I don't like him, He's a disgrace to the game". I was on SNY around 10 or so...It was the Sports followup show...SportsNet Ny?

I have to check the papers today also to see if I made that too.


PICS FROM THE GAME!!! ( I couldn't enlarge for you because of stupid Photobucket but you get the idea.)


This is the majority of what we saw for the 12-13 hours I was there.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/DSC00261.jpg

Pictures of Steriods...Oh I mean Bonds.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/DSC00293.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/DSC00329.jpg


RAMONNEEEEE..... GET US A HIT!!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/DSC00309.jpg


Reyes after getting HBP...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/DSC00319.jpg

Some action shots...

Bradford

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/DSC00331.jpg

Glavine
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/DSC00344.jpg


Mike Lupica from ESPN Sports Reporters
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/dsc00284.jpg

Chris Berman from ESPN ( football )
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/dsc00281.jpg


Hasek from the Ottawa Senators was also there but sorry no pics.

The 69' and 86' Championship tropies..

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/DSC00266.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/LetsGoMets05/DSC00269.jpg


I also have video of a mom "trying" to dance and also the win at the plate of the second game. I will post them later.

[MAVRIC305]

Cool pics, bro. I got so drunk I left. I am such an ass...

Looking forward to the video.

[Budyzir]

MILLEDGE !!!!!!!!!!

Freaking kid a stud today, good D and a 2 out, 2 strike HR!

Welcome to the Big Leauges kid.

[Mother Shucker]

Can they do it again? Even if they don't, they are THE most exciting team to watch in baseball.

[KneeKnee]

Would be nice if the bullpen could keep it together...

[Budyzir]

Can they do it again? Even if they don't, they are THE most exciting team to watch in baseball.

Yeah Mother S, I gotta agree but, it’s aggravating in a way. I guess that's what kept glue to the screen all weekend.

The best part of all this is that several of the best players came up from the farm and now we get to see what another kid can do. Baseball at its best!

[IDontCare05]

This is a mom "trying" to dance at the game....I had to cut it short cause I couldn't stop laughing....


http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UHIPTBOL

( Give it some time to load and then press download on the upper right )



Screenshot of me on SNY....

[img=http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9548/screenshot67rk.th.png] (http://img406.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot67rk.png)

[Mother Shucker]

Vote for Pedro.

[mrcrowley1206]

Dodgers just scored 6 runs on 6 hits in the Bot. of the 6th!!
Satans work is done!!

[Towelie]

Best record in the NL


I love it

[IDontCare05]

what a game yesterday!

Lastings got his first ML triple and his second HR, and who knew Franco had some speed?

[Towelie]

Duque with a MUCH NEEDED complete game

Thank you Orlando

Best record in NL, 4.5 up on Philths and 8 up on Atlanta...13 games over, first time since 2000

Its a great day to be a Mets fan

[Towelie]

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/943/00004tj.jpg


el oh el

[IDontCare05]

MATSUI'S OUTTTA HERE!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:


NEW YORK -- The New York Mets have dealt second baseman Kaz Matsui and cash to the Colorado Rockies for catcher/first baseman Eli Marrero.

And according to media reports, the Mets paid the Rockies dearly to take Matsui off their hands.

Before the trade became official on Friday, Newsday reported that according to a person familiar with the details, the Mets would pay Morrero the $477,000 remaining on his contract and send the Rockies about $4.6 million. The Mets owe Matsui about $5.1 million on his current contract, the newspaper reported.

The Rockies optioned Matsui to Triple-A Colorado Springs and recalled outfielder Jorge Piedra.



Signed by the Mets to a $20.1 million, three-year contract before the 2004 season, Matsui never showed the talent that made him an All-Star and MVP in Japan. He struggled at shortstop in his first year with New York, and later got moved to second base.



The 30-year-old Matsui was hitting .200 with one home run and seven RBI in 38 games. For three straight seasons, he has homered in his first at-bat of the year.



The 32-year-old Marrero batted .217 with four homers and 10 RBI in 30 games for Colorado. He has started in right field, left field, first base and catcher this season.



Marrero has hit .244 with 64 homers, 256 RBI and 54 stolen bases while playing for St. Louis, Atlanta, Kansas City, Baltimore and Colorado.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

[Tickle The Bag]

Holy fuck they walked Reyes in the leadoff inning. You know he is stealing why wouldn't you pitch to him and take a shot. Fuck it I'll take it.

[Tickle The Bag]

And of course he steals it. He is so fucking nasty. Lo Duca drives him in and Beltran smacks out a 2 run HR over right. That's how to start it all off.

[Towelie]

Braves lose again and those Nats are charging

Welcome to 4th place Atlanta!

[frankjg]

Gotta catch the post game, they are going to talk about lyreitz... should be a nice OnA mention.

ahh, look at that, game over.. nice win boys..

[Towelie]

Another great night

Mets win

Braves, Phils, Yanks all lose

Works for me

Welcome to 4th place Atlanta!

[Norton's Hog]

Aaaaand another win.:icon_mrgr:clap:
It looks like we are finally seeing the Carlos Beltran that we'd all hoped for, he's on a tear.

Here are some nice stats (From MLB.com)

The Little Things Add Up:
The Mets are solidly in first place in the National League East, and though a lot credit is deservedly given to the top of the rotation with Pedro Martinez and Tom Glavine -- for helping the staff lead the National League in ERA and the Major Leagues in strikeouts -- and the big bats of Carlos Beltran, David Wright, and Carlos Delgado in the middle of the order, the team is excelling in many phases of the game.


• The Mets lead the Major Leagues with 59 stolen bases, with Reyes' 23 thefts leading the National League, and are stealing at an 84 percent success rate as a team.

• The team also leads the Majors in outfield assists with 17.

• They have shown resiliency late in games: Their nine walk-off wins are almost twice as many as any other team.

• Their 17 one-run victories are the most in the Major Leagues.

• The team's 16-5 mark in series openers is also the best mark in the Majors.

• They're even the best at giving the fans some bonus baseball, as they've played a Major League-best 11 extra-inning games.

[MAVRIC305]

Soler shutout!

[Budyzir]

Soler shutout!

Not only that but he pitched the full game! When he came out for the 9th we were going nuts, what a way for him to end it! :icon_bigg

[Norton's Hog]

15 games over .500 now, and things are coming together nicely. The monster is growing.

------------------------------

For those that want to get that '86 vibe again, and see the parallels to this present team, Mlb.com has some great classic video clips.
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/nym/history/anniversary_86.jsp

Click where you see Hernandez's head and it reads..
MLB.com's Sam
Marchiano sits down to talk with
Keith Hernandez:
Watch (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%28playMedia2%28%7Bw:%27/library/open/moments/bbm_marchiano_with_hernandez_350.wmv%27,c_url:%27/components/mediaplayer/xml/y2006/custom_context/nym_anniversary_86.xml%27,pid:%27gen_video%27,cid: %27mlb%27,v:%272%27..%29%29;)

It will bring up the video player, and listed [with it] is clips of the best memories from each month of the '86 season.
I teared up a little watching it...:rolleyes:

[av8rOC]

Looking like a 4 game sweep of the D-backs...nice!

[Budyzir]

The monster is growing.

Beltran - Delgado - Wright, AND then the speed, Reyes and Chavez, at the top of the order; one hell of a freaking monster!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Budyzir]

What a freaking inning !!!!!! If only Pedro could have gotten a 2nd hit !

[Towelie]

16 Games Over and BURYING the Phillies and Braves


I LOVE IT


1/2 Game Back Of Detroit for Best Record in the Bigs

[IDontCare05]

I am so proud of them....What a game and what a team to watch. :clap:

[Mother Shucker]

Going to the O's game Friday night. Both games I have been to so far have been extra innings. If it was not for the damn off day, it would be Pedro's turn to pitch. The way it looks is I get Soler.

[MetalSign]

Ahh, it's like watching the 86 Mets all over again. Gary Carter, I miss ye...

[IDontCare05]

Going to the O's game Friday night. Both games I have been to so far have been extra innings. If it was not for the damn off day, it would be Pedro's turn to pitch. The way it looks is I get Soler.


It's not like that's a bad thing right?? He just came off a shutout start....he will be fun to see in person.

[Budyzir]

Ahh, it's like watching the 86 Mets all over again. Gary Carter, I miss ye...

Its only June and I've been holding off making the same comparisons but, after todays game I gotta say .... I HEAR YA !!! :icon_bigg :icon_bigg

[Norton's Hog]

That was fucking fun to watch!
What a SLAUGHTER!!!!

I always stressed the similiarities of the character of both the '86 team and the current group we have now.
Now we are seeing the real "swagger", and confidence emerging. And that, is the true sign of a championship team.

Good times ahead boys, let's enjoy this ride.:icon_mrgr

[Mother Shucker]

It's not like that's a bad thing right?? He just came off a shutout start....he will be fun to see in person.
You ever go to a Pedro game? I went to three last year and the 1-0 13 inn. game against Webb last week. The crowd for his games is like Dr. K games in the 80's.

[Boratfan]

Mike Pelfrey was number one on Baseball America's top prospects list. Good times Good Times.....

[Tax Kuntz]

Going to Mets-Phils in Philly tonight. Lets hope the onslaught continues. I really hope Billy Wagner get in the game tonight.

[Towelie]

Anyone see the Daily News, Post and Newsday back covers today?

If not, check my sig

[Norton's Hog]

Anyone see the Daily News, Post and Newsday back covers today?

If not, check my sig
Nice! That's desktop material.



Going to Mets-Phils in Philly tonight. Lets hope the onslaught continues. I really hope Billy Wagner get in the game tonight.
Have fun bro, it should be a war zone for any Mets fans there.

[Maynard James K]

This 6th inning might be one of the highlights of this season. This team continues to amaze.


PS: Sal Fasano sucks ass.

[frankjg]

Wow, what a friggen play by wright... nice job boys 7.5 up on philly

[Budyzir]

Defense & Offense: Wright = MVP

[IDontCare05]

Wright was unbelievable tonight....wow. Great win the the mets.

[KneeKnee]

I'm looking for that post which said...

"Mets are built for April...."

[MAVRIC305]

I was shitting bricks in the 9th with the heart of the Philly line-up coming up with no one out and a man on first. Then, Wright make the play of the year. What a fucking play!

I do not want to mentioned how many games up we are until we are up 9.5... Well, I just did, but you get the gist.

Let's keep it going!

[Mother Shucker]

Going to Mets-Phils in Philly tonight. Lets hope the onslaught continues. I really hope Billy Wagner get in the game tonight.
Lucky you.

[Towelie]

Nothing makes me feel happier then bringing fans of Philly teams pain


Those constant LETS GO METS chants were nice


And chalk up a save for David Wright, what a sensational DP turn

[Tax Kuntz]

What a fucking game!

HR's all over the place, including Delgado ripping a moster shot. I had great seats, but decided to sit behind the Mets dugout for a few innings, including the 5 run inning.

Lots of Mets fans there tonight, at least 40%.

Every fucking Philly fan has a Chase Utley T-shirt.

DAvid Wright is the man. The play in the 9th happened so fast, and it was like, holy shit!

took some pics:

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[Tax Kuntz]

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[Norton's Hog]

What a fucking game!

HR's all over the place, including Delgado ripping a moster shot. I had great seats, but decided to sit behind the Mets dugout for a few innings, including the 5 run inning.

Lots of Mets fans there tonight, at least 40%.

Every fucking Philly fan has a Chase Utley T-shirt.

DAvid Wright is the man. The play in the 9th happened so fast, and it was like, holy shit!

took some pics:

Great pics TK.

[Maynard James K]

Terrific pictures. Going Sunday to See them vs TB (Missing Scott K by 1 day)

[Mother Shucker]

AWSOME pix Kuntz. It is so fun to go see your team win in an opposing teams stadium. Even if the other teams stadium is more fit for softball the hardball. The same company that made that piece-o-shit is making our stadium. I hope they make it so that every pop fly does not go to or over the wall.

[KneeKnee]

Great pics Tax!

[av8rOC]

Sweet pics, thanks!!

[Fred Told Me]

Terrific pictures. Going Sunday to See them vs TB (Missing Scott K by 1 day)

You sure about that? Its Baltimore and Kris Benson should be on the hill either that game or Saturday.