New York Mets 2010 Banter

[BigAsh]

Hangs his head low. :td :td This is out in the morning. DC # 9405503699300221553148

Moyer gets a hit!! :tu....Weird series.....all or nothing, no close games

[kelmac07]

Moyer gets a hit!! :tu....Weird series.....all or nothing, no close games

I turned my TV off Keith!! Not a happy camper right now. :su :su

[BigAsh]

Mac, I gotta tell you Brother, given the match-up on the mound I had a nice fiver already picked out to send!

[BigAsh]

I turned my TV off Keith!! Not a happy camper right now. :su :su

Don't sweat it my friend....it's only baseball! :tu

[kelmac07]

Don't sweat it my friend....it's only baseball! :tu

I hear ya...but damnit...when you throw your ace, you expect to win, at least keep it close...not blow up like a bush leaguer!! :r :r

All boxed up and out in the morning brother!! :tu :D

[BigAsh]

I hear ya...but damnit...when you throw your ace, you expect to win, at least keep it close...not blow up like a bush leaguer!! :r :r

All boxed up and out in the morning brother!! :tu :D

Long day for me here so I don't think I'll make the end of the game....sure hope I don't wake up with foot firmly planted in mouth!....:D.....Have a good nite Mac!

[kelmac07]

You do the same Keith!!! :D Shouldn't wake up with your foot in your mouth unless they put Lidge in. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Nothing like getting beat down by a 47 year old junk ball pitcher. Mets got their a$$e$ handed to them tonight. Hats off to Jamie Moyer. Only positive thing to come tonight...2nd place is better than 5th place. :D

[MedicCook]

How did Moyer run the bases with his walker?

[BigAsh]

How did Moyer run the bases with his walker?

Slowly, but effectively, just like he handled the Mets line-up! :r

[kelmac07]

Slowly, but effectively, just like he handled the Mets line-up! :r

:bh :c :c :bh

[BigAsh]

:bh :c :c :bh

hahaha....I figured you'd say that!

[kelmac07]

In extra innings with the Reds. Perez actually pitched decent tonight...Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde continues with this guy...and all for only $12 million a year. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Way to go bullpen...pissed another one away!! :td :td

[MedicCook]

Way to go bullpen...pissed another one away!! :td :td

That is the Mets team we all know and love. :r

[MedicCook]

Nice job by the Mets offense to save K-Rod's butt tonight.

[kelmac07]

Tell me about it Ryan. Barajas has been a pleasant surprise. :tu

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Boooooo! Let's go Giants! Turn this series upside down!

[kelmac07]

Don't you start Jaime!!

[Giant & 49er Fan]

I was hoping we could hang on last night. Put it to you guys like we did the Marlins. 4 in row on the road is tough. We'll get you today though!

[The Poet]

My first thought was "Who the hell cares?", but then I checked and saw that Mac's Nyets are 1.5 behind Jaime's Jints in the wild-card. Yeah, it's too early to think that way, but I'm an anal old fart. :r

[Giant & 49er Fan]

My first thought was "Who the hell cares?", but then I checked and saw that Mac's Nyets are 1.5 behind Jaime's Jints in the wild-card. Yeah, it's too early to think that way, but I'm an anal old fart. :r

Let's not forget the good ol "braggin rights!" ;)

[kelmac07]

Let's not forget the good ol "braggin rights!" ;)

I tried that with Keith (Bigash) and it cost me some sticks. :r :r

[The Poet]

Let's not forget the good ol "braggin rights!" ;)

Well, this would mean a whole lot more, if the Giants' outfield was still overlooked by Coogan's Bluff, and not the Presidio. :r

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Uhhhggggg! :td

[kelmac07]

WOO HOO!! Another series win. :tu Not banking on tomorrow, as Lincecum is on the mound.

[MedicCook]

http://www.kmov.com/video/featured-videos/Baseball-commentator-falls-asleep-on-the-job--93295584.html

:r

[kelmac07]

Pissed another one away last night...and cost us second place. :td

[kelmac07]

Mets drop the series against the Nats...and fall into third place. :tu

Can we PLEASE get a pitching staff??????

[The Poet]

You want Javy, brother? We'll take a sack of peanuts for him.

[kelmac07]

You want Javy, brother? We'll take a sack of peanuts for him.

No thanks Thomas...we have enough "over the hill veterans" already. :r :r

[The Poet]

True dat.

[BigAsh]

Mets drop the series against the Nats...and fall into third place. :tu

Can we PLEASE get a pitching staff??????

Why is it everyone else, including non-Met fans (i.e. all posters to this thread besides Mac :D) could see the off-season need for a starter EXCEPT Omar?

[kelmac07]

So how many starts are they gonna give Oliver Perez before they figure out his stuff is CRAP??? WTF???? :td :td :td :td

[MedicCook]

Who do they have to pitch in his place?

[kelmac07]

Who do they have to pitch in his place?

I would bring ANYONE up from Triple A or Double A for that matter. But as long as they are paying $ 12 million a year...Omar is gonna keep him in the rotation. Another reason Omar has got to go!!! Hell the long reliever Valdes has been pitching better than Ollie...give him a shot in the rotation.

[The Poet]

Can we PLEASE get a pitching staff??????

Astros ace Roy Oswald has told his club that he is willing to waive his no-trade clause if Houston wants to move him this season.




Oh, wait . . . he said IF they were to trade him to a contender. Nevermind. :rolleyes:

[MedicCook]

Astros ace Roy Oswald has told his club that he is willing to waive his no-trade clause if Houston wants to move him this season.




Oh, wait . . . he said IF they were to trade him to a contender. Nevermind. :rolleyes:

:r

[BigAsh]

Astros ace Roy Oswald has told his club that he is willing to waive his no-trade clause if Houston wants to move him this season.




Oh, wait . . . he said IF they were to trade him to a contender. Nevermind. :rolleyes:

:=:....:r.....
Hmmmmm......looked at the standings this a.m.....just sayin' Mac

[kelmac07]

I know Keith...in a nutshell... WE SUCK!!! :r :r

[kelmac07]

My Mets look like stir fried dog sh@t!!! :td :td :td :td

[MedicCook]

The other NY team is not looking so hot either.

[kelmac07]

The other NY team is not looking so hot either.

I hear ya Ryan but...they haven't gone from first to last in such a quick time. We have the worst batting average in the league. WTF?????

[TheTraveler]

BAM!

(That was me smacking the bat against the doorjamb for good luck! Now the Mets will win 6 straight. Go Mets!)

[BigAsh]

I hear ya Ryan but...they haven't gone from first to last in such a quick time. We have the worst batting average in the league. WTF?????

....and Ollie perez!.....:r

[yourchoice]

This thread is great... a Mets fan (occassionally more than one), a couple of Phillies fans, a couple of Yankees fans and a chime in by any upcoming opposing team. And it's a 6 page long "Mets" banter ! :r
(I changed my posts per page setting :))

Hang in there Mac! At least Pagan's ITP HR and triple play got your team on SportsCenter last night! :ss

[The Poet]

Hang in there Mac! At least Pagan's ITP HR and triple play got your team on SportsCenter last night! :ss

Yeah, and nobody got tasered either. :tu

[yourchoice]

Yeah, and nobody got tasered either. :tu

Or jumped from the upper deck. :tu

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/images/2005/08/09/RV4egMXy.jpg

[kelmac07]

I can always count on you guys to cheer me up. :tu :D

[kelmac07]

Almost got the Yankees tonight.

[nayslayer]

once again, Wright fails in the clutch, just as I started getting excite, felt like when mom would bang on the door when i was a teen taking care of buisness

[MedicCook]

It is always nice playing the Mets. :tu

[The Poet]

Almost got the Yankees tonight.

Too bad it's baseball, not horseshoes. :D

[kelmac07]

Too bad it's baseball, not horseshoes. :D

Or hand grenades!! :r :r

[kelmac07]

Hey...we finally got one from the evil empire!! :tu :tu

Pelfrey outduels Hughes!!

[MedicCook]

Congrats to the Mets. K-Rod likes to make it interesting.

[kelmac07]

Woo Hoo!! A series win against the evil empire!!! :tu :tu Won two in a row...hope that doesn't mean we are about to lose 5 in a row. :r :r

[MedicCook]

Yankees suck.

[BigAsh]

Yankees suck.

Lost 2 to the Mets....nuff said!

[The Poet]

'Grats to your boys, Mac. Maybe we can meet up in October.




Not this year, nor next, nor next nor next, but some century. :D

[kelmac07]

Lost 2 to the Mets....nuff said!

Watch it now!! :su

[MedicCook]

'Grats to your boys, Mac. Maybe we can meet up in October.




Not this year, nor next, nor next nor next, but some century. :D

:r

[kelmac07]

TWO consecutive shutouts of the Phillies??? Where ya at Keith?? Joel?? I can't hear ya. :r :r :r

[MedicCook]

TWO consecutive shutouts of the Phillies??? Where ya at Keith?? Joel?? I can't hear ya. :r :r :r

:tu

[nayslayer]

I hate to say anything for fear of ruining anything, but phils look, horrible

[yourchoice]

TWO consecutive shutouts of the Phillies??? Where ya at Keith?? Joel?? I can't hear ya. :r :r :r

I'm here brother! The Phils bats have been putrid for the last four games. That being said, it's a good thing it's only May....Plenty of time for the Mets to tank. :D

[The Poet]

I'm here brother! The Phils bats have been putrid for the last four games. That being said, it's a good thing it's only May....Plenty of time for the Mets to tank. :D

And you can even say that in September, brother. :r

[kelmac07]

LOL!! We still have the worst batting average in the league. :td

[kelmac07]

DAMN!!! Three consecutive shutouts of the Phillies????? And a series sweep??? WOOHOO!! :tu :tu And we are not in last place anymore. 3 games out of first, Jose Reyes is finally coming to life, and Pelfrey is still on fire!!!

[yourchoice]

DAMN!!! Three consecutive shutouts of the Phillies????? And a series sweep??? WOOHOO!! :tu :tu And we are not in last place anymore. 3 games out of first, Jose Reyes is finally coming to life, and Pelfrey is still on fire!!!

Nice series win for your boys Mac. Thank goodness baseball is a long season.

[BigAsh]

DAMN!!! Three consecutive shutouts of the Phillies????? And a series sweep??? WOOHOO!! :tu :tu And we are not in last place anymore. 3 games out of first, Jose Reyes is finally coming to life, and Pelfrey is still on fire!!!

Was hoping NOT to have to say this.....but congrats Mac....Mets, right place at the right time....:tu

[BigAsh]

.....and glad we didn't "wager" a fiver on this series.....:r:r

[kelmac07]

.....and glad we didn't "wager" a fiver on this series.....:r:r

I know...DAMNIT!!!! I was thinking that a three game series shutout would bring some premium sticks. :r :r

[The Poet]

I know...DAMNIT!!!! I was thinking that a three game series shutout would bring some premium sticks. :r :r


You have enough "premium sticks" Brother Mac . . . it's your Mets who still need a few in the line-up.


Of course, who am I to talk? :r

[kelmac07]

You have enough "premium sticks" Brother Mac . . . it's your Mets who still need a few in the line-up.


Of course, who am I to talk? :r

Thomas...so very true brother!! We definetly need a few "premium" sticks in this soft-hitting line-up. :D

[kelmac07]

Series sweep of the Marlins...getting closer. Pitching is actually working for us right now. Not sure how long it will last. :D

[BigAsh]

Series sweep of the Marlins...getting closer. Pitching is actually working for us right now. Not sure how long it will last. :D

Probably thru Tuesday...:r.....no laughing matter for the Phils though....

[The Poet]

Your Mets are playing great, Mac . . . at Citi anyway. Now if they could only figure out how to show up for road games. :D

[kelmac07]

Tell me about it Thomas. We need "hats for bats" as Pedro Cerano would say. :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

2.5 games out of first...tied with the Phillies!!! Neise pitched a GEM last night...another Mets one hitter. One of these days we will get our first no-hitter.

[kelmac07]

Another win...and our first road series win of the year. :D Game and a half outta first...and a two game lead over them Phillies. :tu :tu

[BigAsh]

Phils are TANKING!!......Go Sox! :D

[kelmac07]

Another strong performance from Pelfrey, Wright hits two dingers, 18 hits, and a series sweep (ok, it was Baltimore). :tu :tu

[nayslayer]

IDK, if was one of his best outings, but didn't need to be. Feeling good about the team, so I hope they don't let down

[The Poet]

Feeling good about the team, so I hope they don't let down


Imprimis, brother, it's baseball . . . everybody lets down.

Secundus, brother, it's the Mets . . . 'nuff said. :D

[BigAsh]

Imprimis, brother, it's baseball . . . everybody lets down.

Secundus, brother, it's the Mets . . . 'nuff said. :D

Funny, I was just gonna say that!

[kelmac07]

Another win...granted it was against the Indians...but I am not complaining. 1/2 game out of first place. :tu

[kelmac07]

And yet another win!! WOOHOO!!! :tu :tu

[BigAsh]

Phils get Sox and yankees....Mets get Baltimore and Cleveland....:td

[kelmac07]

Phils get Sox and yankees....Mets get Baltimore and Cleveland....:td

And I'm loving it Keith!! :D

[BigAsh]

And I'm loving it Keith!! :D

-(P.... :D I'd be too!

[MedicCook]

Mac you interested in a bet this weekend?

[kelmac07]

Mac you interested in a bet this weekend?

Nope!! :r :r

[BigAsh]

Wow....that's "faith" Mac!..:r:r....Don't blame ya...after the Yanks lost 2 of 3 to the Phils they'll be lookin' for some "break-out"....

[kelmac07]

Wow....that's "faith" Mac!..:r:r....Don't blame ya...after the Yanks lost 2 of 3 to the Phils they'll be lookin' for some "break-out"....

Exactly!!! I learned my lesson with you. :r :r

[BigAsh]

Exactly!!! I learned my lesson with you. :r :r

Glad I could help!...:r

[MedicCook]

Nope!! :r :r

:tf

[kelmac07]

Ryan..you know what happens now right? Now that I have said no deal...the Mets sweep the Yankees!! :tu

[The Poet]

Ryan..you know what happens now right? Now that I have said no deal...the Mets sweep the Yankees!! :tu

:rolleyes:





:r

[kelmac07]

Shutout of the Yankees...WOOHOO!!! Takahasi looked great through 6 innings. Krod tried to make it interesting in the ninth. Eight in a row. :D

[The Poet]

Eight in a row. :D

And now it's one in a row, and that a loss. There goes your sweep in Yankee Stadium 2.0. :r

[kelmac07]

And now it's one in a row, and that a loss. There goes your sweep in Yankee Stadium 2.0. :r

Damn!! :su

[MedicCook]

What is up with the Yankees beating teams best pitchers and getting shut down by the 4 & 5 starters?

[kelmac07]

Another game where Johan gets ZERO run support. :td :td

[MedicCook]

I wish you made the bet with me Mac. :r

[The Poet]

Another game where Johan gets ZERO run support. :td :td

But on the bright side, those were some of the softest runs ever Johan gave up, Mac. A hard single by Gardner, a Jeter bleeder where Wright's throw pulled Davis off the bag, a bunt sacrifice by Swisher that went for a single when Santana and Tejada hit each other before they hit the bag, then Tex's grand slam that hit the top of the left-field wall before it bounced into the seats.

Lucky for me, they still count. :r

I wish you made the bet with me Mac. :r


Don't be mean, Ryan . . . the baseball gods are always listening. :tf

[BigAsh]

Who knew?....better question "Who cares"?...:D...Mets never had a no-no....

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/13549584/despite-pitchingrich-history-no-nonos-seems-to-be-mets-destiny

[The Poet]

Who knew?....better question "Who cares"?...:D...Mets never had a no-no....

A. I knew.

B. I don't care. :D

[kelmac07]

Who knew?....better question "Who cares"?...:D...Mets never had a no-no....

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/13549584/despite-pitchingrich-history-no-nonos-seems-to-be-mets-destiny

A. I knew.

B. I don't care. :D

Damn I can feel the love in here!! :D

[BigAsh]

Hell....the mere fact that Thomas, Ryan, myself and some others frequent this thread should show you the love Brother!:r.....Hey, I'm layin pretty low as long as the Mets are ahead of the Phils....won't be long now....

[The Poet]

Besides, Mac, the Mets have played at a disadvantage all those years without a no-hitter . . . they never get to face themselves. :)

[kelmac07]

Besides, Mac, the Mets have played at a disadvantage all those years without a no-hitter . . . they never get to face themselves. :)

LOL!!! Now I'm feeling the love!! :r :r

[MedicCook]

Go Mets. Subway rematch 2010.

[kelmac07]

Another win...11 games over .500!! :tu :tu Reyes is getting into form. Look out!!

[kelmac07]

How is that Santana gives up all his runs early...and gets ZERO run support...AGAIN!!! :td :td

[The Poet]

How is that Santana gives up all his runs early...and gets ZERO run support...AGAIN!!! :td :td

Would you prefer zero support and all his runs given up late? :r

[kelmac07]

:r :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets win the series aginst the Twins... 1/2 game out of first place. :tu :tu

[Virginia_Ghost]

No other Mets fans out there???? :confused:

There oughtta be...and probably is. the real question is, are there any Mets fans out there willing to admit it. :r:r:r

[BigAsh]

There oughtta be...and probably is. the real question is, are there any Mets fans out there willing to admit it. :r:r:r

Gotta like Bo's style Mac!.....:r

[yourchoice]

Hell....the mere fact that Thomas, Ryan, myself and some others frequent this thread should show you the love Brother!:r.....Hey, I'm layin pretty low as long as the Mets are ahead of the Phils....won't be long now....

You're laying low? I'M laying low! :r Thank goodness it isn't even the All-Star break yet!







Time to change the avatar from Flyers to Phillies...maybe that will help! ;) :r

[kelmac07]

Whew...a win to avoid the sweep. And the Phillies lost. :wo :wo

[kelmac07]

Nothing like K-Rod blowing a save against the Nats!! :td :td

[The Poet]

I read in the paper today that it was the Mets' 10th walk-off loss of the year . . . and it ain't even the All-Star break yet! :rolleyes:

[kelmac07]

I read in the paper today that it was the Mets' 10th walk-off loss of the year . . . and it ain't even the All-Star break yet! :rolleyes:

And we are still 9 games over .500...makes you wonder how far in front we'd be if we won those games. :bh :bh

[The Poet]

And we are still 9 games over .500...makes you wonder how far in front we'd be if we won those games. :bh :bh

But on the bright side, they haven't had ANY walk-off losses in Queens! :r

[kelmac07]

But on the bright side, they haven't had ANY walk-off losses in Queens! :r

Still have half a season to play. :r :r

[The Poet]

Well, they are putting up some crooked numbers early against the Nats today. Maybe if they get a double-digit lead they can hold onto it this time. :D

[kelmac07]

Keeping fingers crossed...it is only the 4th inning. :r

[kelmac07]

Mets hang on to even to split the series. :tu

[kelmac07]

Pelfrey is getting rocked again!! WTF???

[chippewastud79]

Pelfrey is getting rocked again!! WTF???

He certainly wasn't looking good. They are getting a few back in the 5th. :rolleyes:

[kelmac07]

He certainly wasn't looking good. They are getting a few back in the 5th. :rolleyes:

I see...making it a game!!! :tu

[kelmac07]

Joey Votto is killing us tonight!!!

[chippewastud79]

Joey Votto is killing us tonight!!!

He ONLY has two solo homeruns. :tu

[kelmac07]

He ONLY has two solo homeruns. :tu

First inning...and when we make a comeback...he quiets us up real quick like. :D

[kelmac07]

At least the Braves lost tonight as well. :D

[kelmac07]

Santana throws a 3 hit shutout!! And says "I don't need no stinkin' run support" and goes out and hits his first career HR. :tu :tu

[nayslayer]

wow, santana didn't lose and pitched the whole game, hold on to your hats

[kelmac07]

wow, santana didn't lose and pitched the whole game, hold on to your hats

Larry...where you been? I've been taking a beating in here. :r :r

[Virginia_Ghost]

the Miracle Mets...a Miracle that they are only 2 games out of first, a Miracle that Santana hit his first career home run after 182 at bats...and the list goes on....

[kelmac07]

Mets piss another one away!! :td :td

[Virginia_Ghost]

Does the NY on the emblem mean Not Yet ready for the Major Leagues?

[Darrell]

Did you see the score to the Giants game last night against the Brewers?

15 - 2

GO GIANTS!!

[kelmac07]

Lincecum finally pitched a decent game...hope it puts him back on track. Posey went off again last night.

[Darrell]

Lincecum finally pitched a decent game...hope it puts him back on track. Posey went off again last night.

Yeah, I hope he's out of that funk.

I've re-nick named Posey, Beaster Posey. :D

[kelmac07]

Hopefully the Mets can take care of the Braves and claim first place. :tu

[kelmac07]

Hopefully the Mets can take care of the Braves and claim first place. :tu

Now hoping to remain in 2nd place. :td :td

[kelmac07]

Damn...last time I checked it was only July. My Mets usually don't tank until Sep. :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

Hey...Mets finally take one from the Braves. Looks like we will stay in second place...for now anyways. :D

[KidRock]

Greetings Mets Lovers,

I will be attending the Mets vs Cardinals game on Tuesday July 27th. Are there any fun/must do at Citifield or near the stadium?

Thanks,

Jon

[Ogre]

Go RAYS, just figured I would stir up both the NY teams threads!!!!!!

[The Poet]

Are there any fun/must do at Citifield or near the stadium?

Thanks,

Jon

I've not been there yet, but it is my understanding that Citi itself is pretty much a baseball museum alone, so unless you have more that a few hours to kill you need not leave the premises. Plus, there are plenty of restaurants and higher-end concessions for you to get your nosh on. Otherwise, the USTA Tennis Center and the old World's Fair grounds are nearby (or what little the alien from Men In Black left standing :D), but Astoria ain't really Manhattan, brother.

[KidRock]

I've not been there yet, but it is my understanding that Citi itself is pretty much a baseball museum alone, so unless you have more that a few hours to kill you need not leave the premises. Plus, there are plenty of restaurants and higher-end concessions for you to get your nosh on. Otherwise, the USTA Tennis Center and the old World's Fair grounds are nearby (or what little the alien from Men In Black left standing :D), but Astoria ain't really Manhattan, brother.

:banger thanks brother bumped ya to! thanks for the great advice

[kelmac07]

Dropped a tough one last night to Lincecum and the Giants. Dickey pitched a great game...with ZERO run support. Seems to be a repetitive theme. :td

[jonumberone]

Greetings Mets Lovers,

Are there any fun/must do at Citifield or near the stadium?


There are no must do things near the stadium. As the poet said, the USTC is nearby, but will be a complete waste of time. You would be better served looking at it from the concourse of Citi Field. There is also Flushing Meadows Corona Park. It's a nice park, but after you've seen one squirrel you've seen them all. Belmont Park is nearby, but may be dark on Tuesday's.

Some nearby attractions are the
Queens Zoo
http://www.queenszoo.com/

N.Y. Hall Of Science
http://www.nysci.org/

& The Queens Museum
http://www.queensmuseum.org/

If you Don't have kids the museum is your best bet for something to do. With kids the hall of science is great.

Another option is Tailgating. This is never a problem when we go, Though the cops have been extra hard on us with the beer this year (cutting down on my heckling abilities). Put Beer in some red Solo Cups and keep the cans or bottles out of sight in the trunk and you'll be fine.

Do you plan on driving or taking the train?
#7 takes you to the stadium.

PM me if you need more help with directions or other places around Queens

[Darrell]

http://isportsweb.com/wp-content/uploads//2010/04/Tim-Lincecum-vs-Braves.jpg

[jonumberone]

Buying stolen hubcaps across the street is a great way to pass the time while waiting for the gates to open.

[Coach Deg]

Beltran was a big help in his big return!!!!

[kelmac07]

Beltran was a big help in his big return!!!!

:td :td

[Darrell]

Hi!

http://www.centerfieldgate.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/brianwilson.jpg

GO GIANTS!!

:D

[MedicCook]

Go New York




















































Yankees!!!!

[kelmac07]

Two consecutive games and not one freakin run???? I mean they are professional ball players right? Another pitching gem (this one from Niese) BLOWN by the Mets.

:td :td :td

[Coach Deg]

Being a Mets and Rays fan it's a good thing I'm married or I'd never score!!

[kelmac07]

Being a Mets and Rays fan it's a good thing I'm married or I'd never score!!

:r :r :r

[The Poet]

Saw a great t-shirt on a guy yesterday, Mac, and I'm gonna try to find you one. Following that old public service ad, it read "This is your brain", and had a Yankee logo. Then it read "This is your brain on drugs", with a Mets logo.


Classic. :tu

[kelmac07]

Saw a great t-shirt on a guy yesterday, Mac, and I'm gonna try to find you one. Following that old public service ad, it read "This is your brain", and had a Yankee logo. Then it read "This is your brain on drugs", with a Mets logo.


Classic. :tu

Nothing with a Yankees logo is allowed in my home. My youngest son has friends over all the time and they must "check" their Yankees hat at the door. :D

[The Poet]

Nothing with a Yankees logo is allowed in my home. My youngest son has friends over all the time and they must "check" their Yankees hat at the door. :D

Hell. I even own a Mets cap myself, and wear it every time they do something truly positive.





As you might guess, it's still pretty new. :r

[yachties23]

I can't believe I've never seen this thread.

The 0 runs since the allstar break, and the return of carlos has me a bit worried.

Pitching obviously been stellar.

[The Poet]

I can't believe I've never seen this thread.

You still drunk, Chris? :D

[yachties23]

You still drunk, Chris? :D

What are you implying Tom? lol

[jonumberone]

Nothing with a Yankees logo is allowed in my home.

Had I seen this earlier, Package contents might have been a little different.;)

[kelmac07]

Had I seen this earlier, Package contents might have been a little different.;)

Dom...might have had to open the package outside. :r :r :r

[jonumberone]

:r:r
You're safe with this one. Though random acts of..... Kindness;) may start showing up.:tu

one question how did the Kenny Lofton poster survive his tenure in NY?

[kelmac07]

:r:r
You're safe with this one. Though random acts of..... Kindness;) may start showing up.:tu

one question how did the Kenny Lofton poster survive his tenure in NY?

It was ROUGH!!! I have always been a HUGE Kenny Lofton fan...should see my collection. I rooted for Kenny to do well...but not the Yanks. :D

[The Poet]

What are you implying Tom? lol

I ain't implying jack, Chris . . . I'm just asking. ;)


Oh, and I checked on Lofton with the Yanks, and he didn't do much for us. He only played in 83 games, with 18 RBIs. So, no big gain, and no big loss either. :r

[jonumberone]

I have always been a HUGE Kenny Lofton fan

Guess that makes you and his mom.:r:r

[Darrell]

Just dropping in....

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2007/fantasy/07/26/fantasy.fandom/t1_cain_si.jpg

GO GIANTS! :D

[BigAsh]

Hell. I even own a Mets cap myself, and wear it every time they do something truly positive.





As you might guess, it's still pretty new. :r

hahahahahahahahaha





ha! :r

Mac....fallen to third.....

[yachties23]

We should block Yankee, Phillie and Braves fans from here.

[MedicCook]

It was good to see the Mets avoid a 3rd straight shutout.

[jonumberone]

Looks like the league has caught up with Takahashi. 21 earned runs over his last 19 1/3 innings. Call it a hunch, but R.A. Dickey won't keep his pace up either.

Good news though Ollie Perez pitched 6+ STRONG innings yesterday.......For the Buffalo Bisons:td
He should be back in the rotation before you know it.:r:r

[kelmac07]

BAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! :td :td

[kelmac07]

K-Rod tried to give it away! At least it wasn't a series sweep. :D

Tied for second place...at the moment. :tu

[jonumberone]

You know your team is going places when the best thing you can say about them is "at least we weren't swept"........in a 4 game series.:td:r:r

[kelmac07]

And we have SOLE POSSESSION of second place (that was for you Keith)!!! :tu

[jonumberone]

Just heard on the news Ollie set to join team in AZ! :tu

[kelmac07]

Just heard on the news Ollie set to join team in AZ! :tu

BOOOOOOO :td :td But snce we are paying him $12 million a year...he can't stay at Buffalo forever.

[MedicCook]

Mets finally win a game. :tu

[jonumberone]

Would you make this trade?
Ollie for the Cubs Zambrano?
Cubs eat Ollie's contract, Mets eat Zambrano's. Even swap.

[kelmac07]

Would you make this trade?
Ollie for the Cubs Zambrano?
Cubs eat Ollie's contract, Mets eat Zambrano's. Even swap.

No...we don't need another aging veteran past his prime in NY.

[jonumberone]

Dob's
Zambrano June 1, 1981
Ollie August 15, 1981

[kelmac07]

And your point is what Dom? Both have seen their best years go by already. Ollie has never "panned" out and Z is a damn "head case".

[jonumberone]

Sometimes a change of scenery works wonders. I agree you are swapping total headcases.
However Fausto Carmona went from 19-8 in 2007 to 5-12 in 2009, He has come back this year to 9-7 with a 3.63 era on a horrible Cleavland team
Same can be said of Francisco Liriano 12-3 2006 5-13 2009. He is 7-7 This year though his era is only 3.76. Not bad for th A.L. Both of these pitchers are only 1.5 younger then Ollie and zambrano. Guess I Just don't think either is done yet.

[BigAsh]

And we have SOLE POSSESSION of second place (that was for you Keith)!!! :tu

Yea....I spoke way too soon!!

[kelmac07]

How the hell do we get "smoked" by the Diamondbacks...13-2??? Are you kidding me?? First time Beltran & Reyes have been in the lineup together since 20 May 09 and we score 2 runs??? WTF!! :td :td

Only positive note is that the Phillies lost too. :D

[jonumberone]

Only positive note is that the Phillies lost too. :D

Don't overlook Castillo! 2-4 in his return. The Mets are well on their way!:rolleyes:

[jonumberone]

Braves win!!!
Phils Win!!!
Mets??? First pitch 10:10 EST

[kelmac07]

Not sure if we can take the pressure...especially after getting swept by lowly Arizona. :td

Sure glad I stayed up til 2AM watching us get swept last night.

[jonumberone]

Not sure if we can take the pressure...especially after getting swept by lowly Arizona. :td

Sure glad I stayed up til 2AM watching us get swept last night.

At least you got to see highlights of Billy Wagner spitting the bit. Made me feel warm and fuzzy when I watched it.

[nayslayer]

I don't have much hope for tonights game

[kelmac07]

Another damn loss...7 of 8 from the All Star break...WTF???

[The Poet]

Another damn loss...7 of 8 from the All Star break...WTF???

September came early this year, hunh? :D

[kelmac07]

As we drop another one in the 13th inning...MLB leading 12 last at bat losses for the Mets. Thanks a lot Ollie Perez...for nothing!!

[jonumberone]

The last game the Mets won, that wasn't started by Santana, was 7/4. Three whole weeks without a win from any of their other starters. Scary stat right there. 4-12 since then.

[kelmac07]

The last game the Mets won, that wasn't started by Santana, was 7/4. Three whole weeks without a win from any of their other starters. Scary stat right there. 4-12 since then.

And Beltran is hitting a mere .188 with 1 RBI since his return....:tu :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets piss another good pitching performance away today!! :td :td

[MedicCook]

Mets piss another good pitching performance away today!! :td :td

Does this surprise you?

[kelmac07]

Does this surprise you?

We haven't scored more than 2 runs in like 7 games...WTF???

[BigAsh]

Mets piss another good pitching performance away today!! :td :td

Mac...save your fingers...just copy and paste...:r

[Virginia_Ghost]

Oh, the Humanity. Poor, Poor Mac, watching his Mets die slowly...slipping lower and lower in the standings, clutching to the fading hope of a wildcard slot like a damsel in distress clinging to a slowly fraying rope over a dark abyss...

It's not like they could be like Baltimore, or Pittsburgh...Flame out early so their fans don't have to suffer like this... They cling to life, with the scent of a season saving "Miracle Mets" type rally wafting through the tortured souls of their loyal fans. They make you twist and turn in the wind, agonizing every loss, winning just enough to remain "mathematically" viable as long as they can...then...Poof. They finally set their sights on the off season...promising all kinds of changes for the next go-round. As a San Diego Chargers Fan, I so can empathize with him.

Yet with six games to play against the Phillies, three against the Braves, they have hope... a slim one, but hope that carries them through the beginning of August, then in September, yet more Phillies and Braves games in September, more Marlins, more chances to climb...or fail. Poor Mac's Torment is destined to go on for weeks...if not months.

Fortunately not all Mets fans are committed to state run mental institutions...some are here, in this asylum...here, where they can be comforted by their BOTLs in the form of wee little boxes that come in the mail. Isn't that nice?

I beseech you, high and mighty Yankees fans, You band wagon jumping Phillies Phanatics, You West Coast Dodgers Doodz...and yes, even you heartbroken Red Sox fans... Comfort this tortured soul. Comfort him with the one thing that soothes his agonizing heart...Maduro.

His mindless loyalty to the Mets is second only to the devotion he has to his BOTLs, thus it is up to us to attempt to temper the heart wrenching, soul tearing agony he must endure season after season...week after week, inning after painful inning.

I hereby propose a Kelmac Comfort Crusade, where interested parties set aside 1 single stogie per loss...from this date forward...(They're 50-49 as of today.) That's 99 of some 162 regular season games already played, 63 left to go. the masochistic bastards will probably lose Just enough of them to miss the playoffs. At the end of the regular season, Ship your Central American Hand Made Comfort to our BOTL. If they somehow make the playoffs, then...we will allow Mac to decide where they go...if anywhere.

I know, I know, He's already sMACked me for conspiring against him in public. But Brothers of the Leaf, don't consider this a bomb...call it um...Psychotherapy...call it suicide prevention....call it consolation... And as a side benefit, we can all finally have a reason (albeit a small one) to take interest in the Mets.

I know some may look at this as some sort of massive, coordinated retaliation for all the sMACsause he's spread around...No, BOTLs, it's not like that. It's genuine pity...erm...empathy...for a guy who will surely need it.

[yachties23]

Tis a painful thing being a Met fan, more so when you are surrounded by Yankee fans.

This morning walking through the supermarket, and older woman came up to me, and said "Thats a Cubs, are you a Cub fan?" to which I replied, "No, I'm a Met fan, I just was out in Wrigley for the weekend, and picked up the hat"

"You know,The cubs are losing Lou Pinella, he was a yankee, And your mets aren't so well right now"

At this juncture I had two responses lined up:
"Let me guess, you must be a Yankee fan, You probably also root for bad guys in movies, US Steel, and the Soviet Union in the Lake Placid Olympics. Oh and you must love to kick babies."

But I went wit the more reserved
"Must be a Yankee fan, good season you are having" Than ducked my head and walked away.

I think I've come to realize that we will always be a team that people poke fun at. Met fans are crazy loyal, and have taken abuse for ever, I just know that deep down when (if) we do win another World Series, it will be that much sweeter.

[Virginia_Ghost]

\
At this juncture I had two responses lined up:
"Let me guess, you must be a Yankee fan, You probably also root for bad guys in movies, US Steel, and the Soviet Union in the Lake Placid Olympics. Oh and you must love to kick babies."


Hilarious. I would have gone with the first one. At least you, sir, seem to have some sort of emotional defenses built up, some coping mechanisms that are surely a sign of a healthy mind. As a Chargers fan, (0-1 in the big dance, perennial playoff attendees with 1st and 2nd round losses) I know how necessary the requisite emotional defenses are in rooting for a team forever mired in mediocrity. The added cruelty for METS fans is that you have to contend with the additional hope inspired by the occasional successful venture into the playoffs. Mac, however is bereft of such emotional armor. Each loss, each blown save, each scoreless inning leaves him writhing in pain much akin to a mental burn victim being debrided after a car fire. WE NEED TO HELP THIS TORTURED SOUL. As a fellow mets fan, you understand his torment better than anyone. Bless you.
Which leaves the question, Kind sir....are you with me?

[kelmac07]

NO!!!! There is ZERO need for a "Kelmac Comfort Crusade"!!! We Mets fans have LEARNED to live with the agony of defeat. It's just that each year, they find another way to do it. What there is a need for...is for more Mets fan to post in this thread!! :tu :tu

[Virginia_Ghost]

NO!!!! There is ZERO need for a "Kelmac Comfort Crusade"!!! We Mets fans have LEARNED to live with the agony of defeat. It's just that each year, they find another way to do it. What there is a need for...is for more Mets fan to post in this thread!! :tu :tu

They all already do, Mac. There's just not many left.

And Yes, You need comfort...I know you think you don't...but we can see the pain in your soulful eyes, especially at our herfs at Bailey's, where you are bombarded from the multiple ESPN Flat screens by the ongoing games of your rivals...where they are doing un-metlike things like...Hitting the baseball and stuff. We feel for you...we really do.

Denial is a phase...we understand.

[kelmac07]

METS WIN...finally!!! :D

[Virginia_Ghost]

METS WIN...finally!!! :D

And so the torture continues.

[Ogre]

And so the torture continues.

You have to admit, he is a loyal fan. :banger:banger

[Ogre]

Hilarious. I would have gone with the first one. At least you, sir, seem to have some sort of emotional defenses built up, some coping mechanisms that are surely a sign of a healthy mind. As a Chargers fan, (0-1 in the big dance, perennial playoff attendees with 1st and 2nd round losses) I know how necessary the requisite emotional defenses are in rooting for a team forever mired in mediocrity. The added cruelty for METS fans is that you have to contend with the additional hope inspired by the occasional successful venture into the playoffs. Mac, however is bereft of such emotional armor. Each loss, each blown save, each scoreless inning leaves him writhing in pain much akin to a mental burn victim being debrided after a car fire. WE NEED TO HELP THIS TORTURED SOUL. As a fellow mets fan, you understand his torment better than anyone. Bless you.
Which leaves the question, Kind sir....are you with me?

What in the heck did you say??? Did you say MAC is sensitive???? Where did you come up with that?????:r:r

[nayslayer]

hey, the perfect home stand starts tonight!

[jonumberone]

where they are doing un-metlike things like...Hitting the baseball and stuff

Just roared with Laughter!:r:r

I nominate Bo for line of the day.:tu

[BigAsh]

NO!!!! There is ZERO need for a "Kelmac Comfort Crusade"!!! We Mets fans have LEARNED to live with the agony of defeat. It's just that each year, they find another way to do it. What there is a need for...is for more Mets fan to post in this thread!! :tu :tu

I think BOTH of you have already posted Mac! :=:

[kelmac07]

I think BOTH of you have already posted Mac! :=:

I see that Keith...and he ran out the door a LONG time ago. :r :r

[BigAsh]

:r:r....but you always got the REST OF US to chime in with "constructive" comments!!

[icantbejon]

What there is a need for...is for more Mets fan to post in this thread!!

This statement holds a few underlying assumptions that I believe should be explored.

1. In order for more "fans" to post in here you're assuming that they can type.

2. In order to type, you're assuming that they have some level of education.

3. If they are in fact educated, then you're assuming that they are not "stupid."

4. If they are not "stupid" then they can not be a Mets fan.

You might argue that my last statement is merely an assumption as well, but I'm telling you...a man HAS TO BE STUPID to be a Mets fan! This is a fact. :tu

[BigAsh]

This statement holds a few underlying assumptions that I believe should be explored.

1. In order for more "fans" to post in here you're assuming that they can type.

2. In order to type, you're assuming that they have some level of education.

3. If they are in fact educated, then you're assuming that they are not "stupid."

4. If they are not "stupid" then they can not be a Mets fan.

You might argue that my last statement is merely an assumption as well, but I'm telling you...a man HAS TO BE STUPID to be a Mets fan! This is a fact. :tu

"icantbejon"....but can be Aristotle!!

[Virginia_Ghost]

4. If they are not "stupid" then they can not be a Mets fan.

You might argue that my last statement is merely an assumption as well, but I'm telling you...a man HAS TO BE STUPID to be a Mets fan! This is a fact. :tu

Well, I dunno about that...there is the whole nature vs. nurture controversy. Could be in the Genetic programming...could be out of some sort of misguided loyalty to a childhood influence...It could be some form of masochistic self inflicted punishment for percieved sins of a misguided youth...it could carry an element of "I Hate the Yankees, therefore I must like the Mets."

Now, many Mets fans bear their cross with dignity and calm...some keep the success and failure of that team at arm's length. Some, grounded in reality, decide that they like the Mets, but don't have realistic hopes for any sort of real success. They get along just fine.

But there are those, like Mac, wearing his heart on his sleeve and a Mets logo on his ballcap, who dream about a return to greatness...who actually looked up in an encyclopedia somewhere that the Mets have actually won the World Series, have actually had years where they didn't crumble down the stretch...and who bear true faith and allegiance to the same...unnaturally loyal, steadfast in their orange and blue dreams of playoff contention, who every April say "THIS is the year!"...and hold that faith until September or so...and the cruelest trick of fate send them crashing into a depression.

These are the Kelmacs of the world. They are dangerously close to the brink of self immolation every time ESPN announces that they are mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, that they are not going to get that Wildcard berth. Mac even stated that he's willing to give up Cigars to see if that changes the luck the Mets are having. This is why we must step up and come to his aid. the Kelmac comfort crusade... 1 Stick per loss until the end of the season. Who's in?

[icantbejon]

If I know one thing...it is that Mac needs no comforting for his "condition." He needs an intervention. We, as friends, need to show him why there is no hoping continuing down the path he is on. We'll show him what a "winning way" looks like...through a series of successful examples...and get him back on the right track. We need to try and break the losers affliction he has.

[jonumberone]

If I know one thing...it is that Mac needs no comforting for his "condition." He needs an intervention. We, as friends, need to show him why there is no hoping continuing down the path he is on. We'll show him what a "winning way" looks like...through a series of successful examples...and get him back on the right track. We need to try and break the losers affliction he has.

Perhaps we will be more successful if we had a better picture of just where he went wrong.

Mac how did you become a Mets fan?

This is when the picture gets blurry, and as it comes back into focus, I'm willing to bet it's the summer of 1986.

[kelmac07]

Perhaps we will be more successful if we had a better picture of just where he went wrong.

Mac how did you become a Mets fan?

This is when the picture gets blurry, and as it comes back into focus, I'm willing to bet it's the summer of 1986.

Hmmmm...grew up being a Cleveland Indians fan. can remember going to Municipal Stadium as a kid with my father and just being mesmerized. Well, we all know that Cleveland is a perenial loser and when I grew old enough to actually understand baseball history, I became a big fan of the New York Mets. I can't actually way what drew me to the Mets. :hm :hm

As for Ghost and Ferg...I have my fingers in my ears and am repeatedly saying "I can't hear you, I can't hear you, I can't hear you..."!!! :r :r

[jonumberone]

Aug 7 Kenny Lofton bobblehead Night in Cleveland!

[kelmac07]

Aug 7 Kenny Lofton bobblehead Night in Cleveland!

I am still a Lofton fan...will be tracking one down from someone!! Already have 8 Lofton bobbleheads...will HAVE to add this one to the shelf.

[kelmac07]

Oh and thanks for the heads up Dom!! Here is a pic of the bobblehead they are giving away 07 Aug...a recreation of Kenny robbing BJ Surhoff of a homer. CLASSIC!! :tu :tu

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/ByFYytgBmkKGrHqViMEw5idpeGeBMQP0Km90g_351.jpg

[Virginia_Ghost]

As for Ghost and Ferg...I have my fingers in my ears and am repeatedly saying "I can't hear you, I can't hear you, I can't hear you..."!!! :r :r

Denial...it is a stage...we understand, Bro.

[kelmac07]

Another 13 inning loss...why do I get staying up to watch these??? Because I am a Mets fan!! :D

[Virginia_Ghost]

that's One... :)

[Pass]

I didn't know the Mets were still around.... Thanks for keeping me "in the know."

[Virginia_Ghost]

So, the Update for the Kelmac Comfort Crusade, which started at the W/L point of 50-49 is now at 51-50. One win, one Loss.

[Virginia_Ghost]

Mac how did you become a Mets fan?

This is when the picture gets blurry, and as it comes back into focus, I'm willing to bet it's the summer of 1986.

The rest...I think they call it "Stockholm Syndrome"...

[Pass]

The rest...I think they call it "Stockholm Syndrome"...

Well this IS an asylum...

[kelmac07]

So, the Update for the Kelmac Comfort Crusade, which started at the W/L point of 50-49 is now at 51-50. One win, one Loss.

So they cancel themselves out!!

[Virginia_Ghost]

So they cancel themselves out!!

As far as their W/L record goes, but it still means 1 stick for the KCC box. :r

[kelmac07]

As far as their W/L record goes, but it still means 1 stick for the KCC box. :r

+1 win + -1 loss = 0, goose eggs, nada, zero, zilch!! :D

[Virginia_Ghost]

NMo, For it's those losses, those thirteen inning games that the Mets cruelly start out with a 6 Run deficit in the first inning, and should have just...well let you off the hook...but NOOO! They come back, and then tantalize you for four extra innings...only to add to their 21-12 record for 1 run game losses...adding to your suffering, lashing you across the back with their whip of mediocrity.

You don't see Baltimore fans agonizing like this... They're like, "Hey! Isn't the ornithologically correct bird on their uniform pretty?" "Last place....yeah, been there a while...How bout them Ravens? Shouldn't camp be opening soon?"

It's not the balance of the games...It's those losses that we seek to ameliorate with our maduro bandages for you... The Wins that the Mets do tally only serve to prolong your agony...deepen the wounds.

The KCC math is 1 loss = 1 Stick. period. Quit squirming.

[jonumberone]

The KCC math is 1 loss = 1 Stick. period. Quit squirming.

Better call your credit card and ask them to raise your limit!!:D

[kelmac07]

METS win..and in a shutout!! :tu :tu

[TBone]

Wonders never cease...got Red Sox

[BigAsh]

METS win..and in a shutout!! :tu :tu

Where was the game...Williamsport PA??

[kelmac07]

Where was the game...Williamsport PA??

Funny thing is we lead MLB in shutouts with 14...but we also lead MLB in last at bat losses with 13. :confused:

[BigAsh]

Funny thing is we lead MLB in shutouts with 14...but we also lead MLB in last at bat losses with 13. :confused:

Where have you gone Billy Wagner!....