New York Mets 2010 Banter

[kelmac07]

After much deliberation...I had to start this thread. Any other Mets fan out there? No comments from you Evil Empire folks (especially you Ryan :D).

The last few years have been rough for us. You gotta believe this year is gonna turn out better...but with no major off-season pitching acquisitions...we'll see. Santana cannot do it by himself. Time for Perez to start paying dividends on that $ 36 million contract...seeing that he has two years left.

Go Mets!!

[yourchoice]

No comments from you Evil Empire folks (especially you Ryan :D).



How about Phillie fans? :banger

:lv

[kelmac07]

How about Phillie fans? :banger

:lv

Almost forgot them too Joel... :r :r :r

[massphatness]

<<<<<<<<< grew up a Mets fan


Still root for them, but really, I'm fully ensconced in Red Sox Nation

[MedicCook]

I will be rooting for the Mets to win the NL.

[BigAsh]

Mac....a METS thread?!?....Like fishin' in a bathtub....this is TOO EASY....:r:r

[kelmac07]

Mac....a METS thread?!?....Like fishin' in a bathtub....this is TOO EASY....:r:r

I can't believe it took you three days to post in here Keith. :r :r :r

[BigAsh]

I can't believe it took you three days to post in here Keith. :r :r :r

.hahaha.....really, I'm slipping!...too busy shoveling snow Mac!.....

[kelmac07]

.hahaha.....really, I'm slipping!...too busy shoveling snow Mac!.....

Better you than me brother!!! Pitchers and catchers reported today. :tu

[BigAsh]

.....ahhhh yea...the smell is in the air!

[VirtualSmitty]

A banter thread not in the banter forum? Very tricky indeed Mets fans :hm

[kelmac07]

Mets sign Rod Barajas to a one year deal. Another aging veteran. Haven't we learned our lesson?? At least it wasn't a multi-year deal. :D

[novasurf]

I'm dying on the vine here with you kelmac. The good thing....no expectations this year. Should be fun.

[BigAsh]

Mets sign Rod Barajas to a one year deal. Another aging veteran. Haven't we learned our lesson?? At least it wasn't a multi-year deal. :D

Phils ditched him a couple years ago....:tu

[kelmac07]

See what I am talking about Keith??? Another aging veteran. :td :td

[The Poet]

.....ahhhh yea...the smell is in the air!

The smell? You downwind of the Mets bullpen there, brother? :r

[kelmac07]

The smell? You downwind of the Mets bullpen there, brother? :r

Alright Thomas...:r :r

[BigAsh]

See what I am talking about Keith??? Another aging veteran. :td :td

The smell? You downwind of the Mets bullpen there, brother? :r

Mac......Thomas and I are just trying to keep this thread going....you know for pure "entertainment" sake....:r

[The Poet]

Mac......Thomas and I are just trying to keep this thread going....you know for pure "entertainment" sake....:r

Right on, Keith. Hey, Mac knows we love him . . . that's why we pick!

To be serious, I think that if Reyes, Wright, and Bey can produce the way they are capable of doing, and Beltran comes back quickly and positively too, the Metropolitans should have enough offense to compete at the plate. But whereas most teams worry about a reliable 4th or 5th starter, Mac's team has to worry about everyone but Santana . . . and with his injury last season, he's not a given either.

Sorry, my friend, but that's just the way I sees it. But still, :gl

[kelmac07]

Right on, Keith. Hey, Mac knows we love him . . . that's why we pick!

To be serious, I think that if Reyes, Wright, and Bey can produce the way they are capable of doing, and Beltran comes back quickly and positively too, the Metropolitans should have enough offense to compete at the plate. But whereas most teams worry about a reliable 4th or 5th starter, Mac's team has to worry about everyone but Santana . . . and with his injury last season, he's not a given either.

Sorry, my friend, but that's just the way I sees it. But still, :gl

I wholeheartedly agree...Santana is fine (knock on wood). It is 2-5 that I am worried about. :D

[kelmac07]

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

[BigAsh]

I wholeheartedly agree...Santana is fine (knock on wood). It is 2-5 that I am worried about. :D

What, no Ollie Perez love?.....we love him here....:r.....Gotta look at it this way Mac, it CAN'T be any worse than last year....Hell, even I felt sorry for the Mets after Wright got plunked....

[kelmac07]

What, no Ollie Perez love?.....we love him here....:r.....Gotta look at it this way Mac, it CAN'T be any worse than last year....Hell, even I felt sorry for the Mets after Wright got plunked....

If Perez can get his head right...maybe he'd pay some dividends on that 3 year $ 36 million contract. :td What the hell was Minaya thinking??

[The Poet]

If Perez can get his head right...maybe he'd pay some dividends on that 3 year $ 36 million contract. :td What the hell was Minaya thinking??

Maybe he's thinking he has too many players who speak English. :r

[BigAsh]

Maybe he's thinking he has too many players who speak English. :r

:r:r

[kelmac07]

Can't believe there aren't more Mets fans out there. :confused:

[kelmac07]

The Mets signed reliever Kiko Calero to a Minor League contract with an invitation to spring training...can't hurt the bullpen. And David Wright went yard in his first at bat of the spring...good sign!! Jose Reyes will see his first action tomorrow, against the Marlins. :tu I still like Reyes leading off...they want to tinker with him in the 3 hole. :confused:

[yourchoice]

Mac....you seem to be talking to yourself again! :r

[BigAsh]

Mac....you seem to be talking to yourself again! :r

Mac....don't worry us Phillies fans are here for you buddy....

[kelmac07]

Reyes to be tested for thyroid imbalance...WTF???? Held out another day. Keith & Joel...no comments from the peanut gallery. :r

[MedicCook]

Well since you did not include me in the no comments I will have to jump in here Mac. :r

[kelmac07]

Well since you did not include me in the no comments I will have to jump in here Mac. :r

I knew it was only a matter of time Ryan. :r :r

PS: Read the first post in this thread. :D

[MedicCook]

I have done my best to not even visit this thread for fear of saying the wrong thing. Last thing I want to do is screw up and find myself on the DL. That is if there is any room left on it from the Mets. :r














Sorry Mac.

[kelmac07]

I have done my best to not even visit this thread for fear of saying the wrong thing. Last thing I want to do is screw up and find myself on the DL. That is if there is any room left on it from the Mets. :r


Sorry Mac.

I can only laugh Ryan. :r :r

[MedicCook]

I fear that Bay will be injured by the All-Star game. That is a lot of grass for him to cover in LF especially with Carlos out to start the season.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Nationals 6-5 today. Perez gives up 5 runs in 3 innings...thought thye fixed his head??? Santos looks good behind the plate this early.

[MedicCook]

Congrats on the Mets win. :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Marlins 11-2 today. :tu

[The Poet]

Mets beat the Marlins 11-2 today. :tu

Wow! With wins now against the Nats and Marlins, it's obvious that the Mets have made a turnaround. Look out, National League!

[kelmac07]

I'm enjoying the wins any way we can get them Thomas!!:D

[BigAsh]

yep....on a roll....St. Mary's School for the Mentally Unbalanced up next.....:D

[kelmac07]

yep....on a roll....St. Mary's School for the Mentally Unbalanced up next.....:D

Perez might even be able to hold his own against them. :r :r :r Thanks Keith...I can always count on you to bust my balls when it comes to my Mets. :D

[BigAsh]

Perez might even be able to hold his own against them. :r :r :r Thanks Keith...I can always count on you to bust my balls when it comes to my Mets. :D

Mac....What are friends for?....Happy to help my brother....happy to help....:D

[The Poet]

Some of the local sports hosts up here on WFAN - who are almost all Met fans - are psyched because they feel the team may play .500 ball this year. :tu


Hey, Mac, don't hate me - I just report the facts. :)

[kelmac07]

Some of the local sports hosts up here on WFAN - who are almost all Met fans - are psyched because they feel the team may play .500 ball this year. :tu


Hey, Mac, don't hate me - I just report the facts. :)

Thomas...always keeping me on my toes. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Astros today 8-4. On a not to great note here is Santanas pitchuing line... 1.2 innings, 6 hits, 4 earned runs. On a positive note, David Wright his his second dinger of the spring. Here's to hoping he has that power back this year in spacious Citifield.

[The Poet]

I don't pay any attention to pitching stats in Spring Training. Batters are always ahead of hurlers early. Now, if he does that come June, you can panic.

[yourchoice]

After much deliberation...

I don't know Mac...if I were to guess, at this point you are probably wishing you deliberated a little longer with as much Met fan support you're getting! :r

[kelmac07]

I don't know Mac...if I were to guess, at this point you are probably wishing you deliberated a little longer with as much Met fan support you're getting! :r

I am getting quadruple teamed in here..Joel, Keith, Thomas, and Ryan!! where are my fellow Mets fans?? :confused:

[The Poet]

Queens.




And by that I mean location, not proclivity.

[BigAsh]

Queens.




And by that I mean location, not proclivity.

:r:r:r....That's FUNNY!...Mac, we're keepin' this thread alive for you!

[kelmac07]

:r:r:r....That's FUNNY!...Mac, we're keepin' this thread alive for you!

I see that!! :r :r

[The Poet]

:D

[MedicCook]

How are the Mets looking?

[kelmac07]

Wright looks good...Matthews looks good...concerned about Reyes and it's too early to call anythig on the pitchers, except Perez...same old Ollie (HEAD CASE).

[BigAsh]

How are the Mets looking?

...Like the Phillies will win the division....again! :r:r

[kelmac07]

...Like the Phillies will win the division....again! :r:r

Now I didn't say anything like that Keith!! :tg :tg :tg

[BigAsh]

Now I didn't say anything like that Keith!! :tg :tg :tg

I was just "reading between the lines" Brother!

[kelmac07]

I was just "reading between the lines" Brother!

See...them damn lawyers. :r :r :r

[BigAsh]

See...them damn lawyers. :r :r :r

Wife sez the same thing....can't help it...trained that way! :D

[kelmac07]

News today...All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for two to eight weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before Opening Day.

Season hasn't even started and we are without two big guns...Beltran & Reyes. I believe Matthews can hold the fort down in CF, now the SS position...that is an entirely different can of beans. :td

[BigAsh]

News today...All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for two to eight weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before Opening Day.

Season hasn't even started and we are without two big guns...Beltran & Reyes. I believe Matthews can hold the fort down in CF, now the SS position...that is an entirely different can of beans. :td

I hear Nomar is looking.....:ss

[kelmac07]

I hear Nomar is looking.....:ss

Nah...we don't need the "batting glove dance" from another aging veteran. Anderson Hernandez can hold it down (glovewise anyways, not sure about the stick) until Reyes is healthy.

[BigAsh]

Nah...we don't need the "batting glove dance" from another aging veteran. Anderson Hernandez can hold it down (glovewise anyways, not sure about the stick) until Reyes is healthy.

"Gulp, gulp, gulp..."...What's that sound? Oh it's just Mac.... drinkin' the Kool-aid ....:r

[TheTraveler]

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

Serve me another round of koolaid, barkeep! :D

I'm an Indians and a Cubs fan, I may as well be a Mets fan too! :banger

Actually I became a Mets fan as a kid. They were strong in the mid-80s when I was in Little League, my cousin and I traded/hoarded Mets baseball cards, one of their colors is orange (a big deal when you're from Tennessee) and they weren't the Yankees! What's not to like? :r

[kelmac07]

Serve me another round of koolaid, barkeep! :D

I'm an Indians and a Cubs fan, I may as well be a Mets fan too! :banger

What flavor you want Jonathan? :r Where ya been hiding brother?

[TheTraveler]

What flavor you want Jonathan? :r Where ya been hiding brother?

Um, a glass of orange please! (And go ahead and leave the bottle of whisky while you're at it.) :)

I've been super busy at work the last few weeks and unable to post much. We're testing some newly updated software and trying to hammer out all the bugs before sending it live to customer sites. I gotta say, breaking stuff with a keyboard is almost as much fun as breaking stuff with a hammer! :r

[kelmac07]

Good to see ya back brother!! :tu

[TheTraveler]

Good to be back. Definitely.

I just upgraded my cable package and I'm getting MLB Network! I'll catch my first Spring Training game tonight (Atlanta @ NYY).

BTW, anyone interested in fantasy baseball check out this thread: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=28781

[yourchoice]

News today...All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for two to eight weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before Opening Day.

Season hasn't even started and we are without two big guns...Beltran & Reyes. I believe Matthews can hold the fort down in CF, now the SS position...that is an entirely different can of beans. :td

Seems like they're lining up their excuses early this year! :r

Seriously though, good luck to Reyes' and his recovery. I know a few people with thyroid issues and it can be very tough to deal with.

[MedicCook]

Maybe there is some bad chemical in the blue & orange that is causing this.

[kelmac07]

Maybe there is some bad chemical in the blue & orange that is causing this.

I'm still sticking with my blue and orange Ryan...contaminated or not!! :r :r

[kelmac07]

Santana looked good today...Maine did not. :td

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Cardinals today...6-5. KRod got his first save of the spring & Fernando Martinez is still on fire...took him three years but they, the kid is still only 22 years old. Huge upside for this kid. :tu

[The Poet]

KRod got his first save of the spring

And last for the season. :ss

[MedicCook]

Sidney Ponson Signs With Long Island Ducks

Just throwing it out there Mac. :r

[BigAsh]

And last for the season. :ss

Just throwing it out there Mac. :r

Thomas and Ryan doing their part to keep this VERY INTERESTING thread alive....Thanks guys.....





:r:r.....



Sorry Mac.......

[kelmac07]

I can't believe there are no other Mets fans here. :td Thanks to Keith, Ryan, and Thomas for the laughs. :D

[MedicCook]

I watched a little of the MLB Channel discussion on the Mets and they were doing a good job of sugar coating the injuries they are starting the year off with. Alex Cora the starting SS over Reyes is a huge down grade.

[kelmac07]

I watched a little of the MLB Channel discussion on the Mets and they were doing a good job of sugar coating the injuries they are starting the year off with. Alex Cora the starting SS over Reyes is a huge down grade.

HUGE!!!! Matthews looks good though...he should fill in for Beltran just fine. But missing Reyes is gonna hurt. :td

[MedicCook]

http://www.creatcompsol.com/fuccillo/Huge.jpg

[kelmac07]

:r :r :r :r

[nayslayer]

I'm a Mets fan and don't even know what to say, I couldn't even watch the second half of last year. i have no idea what the management is doing. I must admit that I haven't been to Citi Field yet. I did go to Shea a couple of times in its last year. I don't like the smell i'm getting from them already. I'll be watching opening day though. Face it, it's been a rough couple of years being a Met fan..I'm sooooo tired of the Yankee fans rubbing it in our face, half them bandwagener's probably weren't around for the yank's glorious 80's

[MedicCook]

The Yank's glorious 80's? You are talking about the New York Yankees correct? :r

[kelmac07]

I'm a Mets fan and don't even know what to say, I couldn't even watch the second half of last year. i have no idea what the management is doing. I must admit that I haven't been to Citi Field yet. I did go to Shea a couple of times in its last year. I don't like the smell i'm getting from them already. I'll be watching opening day though. Face it, it's been a rough couple of years being a Met fan..I'm sooooo tired of the Yankee fans rubbing it in our face, half them bandwagener's probably weren't around for the yank's glorious 80's

Nice to see another Mets fan around these parts. :tu

[nayslayer]

The Yank's glorious 80's? You are talking about the New York Yankees correct? :r

yeah, touch of sarcasm

[nayslayer]

Part of me hopes reyes gets better so they can trade him. After last year, i think i'm done with him.

[MedicCook]

Part of me hopes reyes gets better so they can trade him. After last year, i think i'm done with him.

Who can the trade him for though? Tejada is probably still a year or two away.

[kelmac07]

Who can the trade him for though? Tejada is probably still a year or two away.

While I agree that Tejada is probably a year away...and I am a HUGE Reyes fan...he does seem injury prone the past few years. When he is good...he is good, but he still takes bad at bats to the field with him. Maybe sign a veteran SS to cover the year, but I don't agree with GIVING Reyes away. Minaya has to make sure he gets something in return...a good, young arm or a power hitter.

[BigAsh]

Trade Minaya.....huge improvement there.....

[yourchoice]

Trade Minaya.....huge improvement there.....

If I were a Mets fan, I'd start a website. www. fireminayamanana. com
:ss

[kelmac07]

Trade Minaya.....huge improvement there.....

:tpd: I agree Keith!! And who said Phillies & Mets fans can't agree?? :r :r

[BigAsh]

:tpd: I agree Keith!! And who said Phillies & Mets fans can't agree?? :r :r

Special envoys to the Middle east Mac...We'll "git 'er done"!

[kelmac07]

Special envoys to the Middle east Mac...We'll "git 'er done"!

:r :r :r

[BigAsh]

"New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been cleared to resume baseball activities after doctors determined his thyroid levels have returned to normal.

Reyes was diagnosed in early March with a hyperactive thyroid, and doctors prescribed rest and a change in diet. He was told to refrain from physical activity and was monitored and tested weekly in New York."

Let's see how long he lasts....that hammy still tweaked?

[kelmac07]

They say the hammy is fine...we'll see!!!

[nayslayer]

Over/under May 20th for him to go on DL
I don't really want to take any action on that but I wouldn't be surprised

[MedicCook]

Right now they need to see if he will be ready for opening day. He is way behind everyone else. It was not just baseball he was not doing, but everything he had to stop doing. He has been sitting in a chair watching tv.

[nayslayer]

lol, just like last year

[The Poet]

Personally, I think the Mets can have an outstanding year. :tu



Out standing in the cold. :)

[kelmac07]

Thanks Thomas. :D I don't beleive he will be ready for Opening Day.

[MedicCook]

Sorry Mac.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2010/news/story?id=5045203

[kelmac07]

I can feel your pain from here Ryan. :tu The silver lining is that he will only spend a few days on the DL.

[BigAsh]

I can feel your pain from here Ryan. :tu The silver lining is that he will only spend a few days on the DL.

Mac....the eternal optimist....:tf

[The Poet]

As of today, the Mets are still in first place, whereas the Yankees have yet to win a game.

[kelmac07]

Go Mets!!! :D

[TheTraveler]

As of today, the Mets are still in first place, whereas the Yankees have yet to win a game.

I wouldn't mind reading that same quote in about two weeks! :)

[yourchoice]

I wouldn't mind reading that same quote in about two weeks! :)

Or at least half of the quote.....and not the former half! ;)

[kelmac07]

Reyes place don the DL because he's not in shape. Needs some more at bats and to get those legs in gear. I thought that was what the off-season was for?

[BigAsh]

Mac.....CBS Sportsline prediction:

NL East

1. Phillies: Moving from the AL East to the NL for Doc Halladay would be like you or me moving from a job at the assembly line to lying on the beaches of Margaritaville all day. Halladay and Cole Hamels should spend much of this summer turning out the lights on opponents. And Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard will be lighting those opponents back up. Placido Polanco might be the most underrated offensive acquisition of the year.

2. Braves: If Jason Heyward isn't the next Dave Parker, my name's not Danny Knobler. Or whatever. Meantime, please bring a rocking chair to the ballpark with you to present to retiring Braves manager Bobby Cox.

3. Marlins: Ricky Nolasco had such a good spring he became a trendy pick for NL Cy Young. Anybody for Hanley Ramirez for NL MVP this summer? And if Cameron plays more like Maybin than Diaz in center field, the Marlins will be there through September.

4. Mets: Dr. David Altchek, Mets medical director. Dr. Struan Coleman, team physician. Dr. Andrew Pearle, associate team physician. And Dr. Seth Miller, orthopedist. Because if you're gonna watch the Mets, you had better know the names of their doctors.

5. Nationals: What date you got in the "When will Stephen Strasburg be promoted to the majors" pool? I'm going with Saturday, May 29, in San Diego.

[kelmac07]

Mac.....CBS Sportsline prediction:

NL East

4. Mets: Dr. David Altchek, Mets medical director. Dr. Struan Coleman, team physician. Dr. Andrew Pearle, associate team physician. And Dr. Seth Miller, orthopedist. Because if you're gonna watch the Mets, you had better know the names of their doctors.

Keith...that's as wrong as two boys in bed!! :td :r :r

[BigAsh]

Hahahaha......

[The Poet]

I wouldn't mind reading that same quote in about two weeks! :)

You very well might read that same quote in two weeks. But I guaran-damn-tee ya, you won't read it in two months. :r

[kelmac07]

Come on fellas...what's with all the Met bashing? :r :r :r

[The Poet]

Come on fellas...what's with all the Met bashing? :r :r :r

I ran into my local Metfan buddy on the sidewalk today, and asked him what he thought. All he did was :rolleyes:.

[MedicCook]

This made me :r

http://myteamrivals.typepad.com/turnpike_series/images/2008/09/27/mets_choke.jpg

[kelmac07]

And I see the hits just keep on coming...thanks Ryan!! :D

[yourchoice]

This made me :r

http://myteamrivals.typepad.com/turnpike_series/images/2008/09/27/mets_choke.jpg

I first saw that at a Phillies game that I attended in late '07. Great sign! :r

[ScottishSmoker]

What does a Mets fans and a Cubs fans have in common...."there's always next year"

[BigAsh]

Mac, this should sum it up for you....Obama throwing out the first pitch for the Nats/Phillies game, Pedro Martinez for the Sox last nite...and throwing out the first pitch for the Mets...Mike "The Situation" from MTV's "Jersey Shore"...:r:r:r

[MedicCook]

Good luck to the Mets today.

[shilala]

This made me :r

http://myteamrivals.typepad.com/turnpike_series/images/2008/09/27/mets_choke.jpg
I started to try and watch that game last night and it was blacked out on mlb.tv. I didn't check ESPN2 to see if it was on cause the Yanks had it under control.
It gave me a big old smile this morning when I saw the Yanks choked and let the Sox paddle them.
I'm gonna watch the replay today. I bet it was an awesome game. :tu

[kelmac07]

How 'bout them Yankees blowing the lead last night and losing to the Sox. :tu

[shilala]

I picked the Mets/Marlins game. Mets are doing well. Johan is kicking ass. :tu
I'm watching the game on my ipad. It freakin rocks. :D

[shilala]

Santana just pitched himself out of a big 4th inning jam. Man, he's fun to watch. :tu

[kelmac07]

David Wright goes yard in his first at bat of the season, Johan throws 6 solid innings, and the Mets win!! :tu Great opening day at Citifield!! :D

[The Poet]

As of today, the Mets are still in first place, whereas the Yankees have yet to win a game.

:=:

[BigAsh]

David Wright goes yard in his first at bat of the season, Johan throws 6 solid innings, and the Mets win!! :tu Great opening day at Citifield!! :D

....woot woot!.....Knew there was a reason I was following this thread....oh yea, the comic relief! :r....Seriously Mac, savor the win brother, they'll be few and far between (like a win every 5th day)....:D

[kelmac07]

....woot woot!.....Knew there was a reason I was following this thread....oh yea, the comic relief! :r....Seriously Mac, savor the win brother, they'll be few and far between (like a win every 5th day)....:D

If the pitching holds up...we might surprise some people this year. :D

[The Poet]

If the pitching holds up...we might surprise some people this year. :D

You amongst them, Mac. :r

[kelmac07]

You amongst them, Mac. :r

Thanks Thomas!! :D

[The Poet]

Just keepin' it real, my brother. ;)

[nayslayer]

Watched the game today, man they looked good. Almost like they lost the dark cloud. Best part is that I didn't see their name mentioned in anyone's pick. I prefer to root for a underdog

[MedicCook]

Nice win for the Mets today.

[kelmac07]

Mets dropped one last night to the Marlins...so much for that undefeated season. :r :r On a side note, I LOVED how they fought back from being down 5-1. Last years team would have thrown in the towel. Marlins bullpen had a little to do with that. Got to grab the series tonight. Maine looked like crap!!!

[BigAsh]

Mets dropped one last night to the Marlins...so much for that undefeated season. :r :r On a side note, I LOVED how they fought back from being down 5-1. Last years team would have thrown in the towel. Marlins bullpen had a little to do with that. Got to grab the series tonight. Maine looked like crap!!!

...still can't believe that Omar did nothing in the offseason to bolster that staff...Happy 'bout it, but can't believe it.....

[kelmac07]

...still can't believe that Omar did nothing in the offseason to bolster that staff...Happy 'bout it, but can't believe it.....

Tell me about it Keith...but he brings 5 catchers into camp. WTF????? Starting my "Axe Omar" campaign early this year.

[BigAsh]

Tell me about it Keith...but he brings 5 catchers into camp. WTF????? Starting my "Axe Omar" campaign early this year.

I think he has some "compromising" pics of the Owner.....

[yourchoice]

Tell me about it Keith...but he brings 5 catchers into camp. WTF????? Starting my "Axe Omar" campaign early this year.

If I were a Mets fan, I'd start a website. www. fireminayamanana. com
:ss
I already recommended a url for you! :)

[kelmac07]

Game three into the season and the pitching is already looking shady. Not good!! :td

[BigAsh]

Game three into the season and the pitching is already looking shady. Not good!! :td

not surprised are you?

[kelmac07]

not surprised are you?

Not really...I thought we might make it into the season a little deeper before it looked crappy. :r :r

[nayslayer]

If they lose tonight, then i'll start to panic

[The Poet]

If they lose tonight, then i'll start to panic

Not even a week into the season, and the word "panic" pops up. And you wonder why I'm not a Mets fan. :r

[VirtualSmitty]

Tight game tonight for the Mets. Ex Yankee Tyler Clippard pitched some great relief :tu

[MedicCook]

I could not believe how that game ended. Bases loaded two outs down by one and the left fielder makes a diving catch to end the game. Tough loss for the Mets.

[VirtualSmitty]

I could not believe how that game ended. Bases loaded two outs down by one and the left fielder makes a diving catch to end the game. Tough loss for the Mets.

Matt Capps made it interesting, thats for sure.

[kelmac07]

It's a damn shame that we can't even beat the Nats. :td Nothing like starting the season in the cellar!!

[VirtualSmitty]

It's a damn shame that we can't even beat the Nats. :td Nothing like starting the season in the cellar!!

Josh "The Hammer" Willingham with the big grand slam. Good player, I saw the game last year when he hit two slams in one game.

[BigAsh]

Nationals 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 7 1
Mets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 7 0

UGLY!

[kelmac07]

Nationals 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 7 1
Mets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 7 0

UGLY!

And Santana pitched today...WTF????

[The Poet]

As of today, the Yankees are tied for first place, whereas the Mets are in the cellar.

[kelmac07]

Lowly cellar at that...thanks for the reminder Thomas. :tu

[VirtualSmitty]

Lowly cellar at that...thanks for the reminder Thomas. :tu

Look at the bright side Mac, Mets should give the Nats a helluva run for fourth :tu

[kelmac07]

Look at the bright side Mac, Mets should give the Nats a helluva run for fourth :tu

If the pitching stays asleep all season...we won't challenge the Nats for 4th...we'll stay in the cellar. :td

[MedicCook]

I don't think there are any words to describe the Mets anymore Mac. It is going to be a long season for you.

[kelmac07]

And we get SPANKED by the Rockies tonight...Maine needs to be sent back to AA!!!

IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Maine(L, 0-1) 3.0 7 8 8 3 4 1 13.50 (Hell of a line...thanks a lot!!)


:td :td :td

[MedicCook]

Who will fill his spot in therotation though? Isn't he the #3 on the staff?

[kelmac07]

Who will fill his spot in therotation though? Isn't he the #3 on the staff?

Ryan..at this point...PISS ON HIM...bring someone up from AAA and let them give it a shot. Main has been CRAP that last two years.

The rookie Mejia looks damn good early...one of the few silver linings!!!!

And FIRE Omar NOW!!!

[MedicCook]

I agree they need to fire Omar. I have never liked him from day one. They would be smart to hire JP Ricardi the former Blue Jays GM.

[kelmac07]

I agree they need to fire Omar. I have never liked him from day one. They would be smart to hire JP Ricardi the former Blue Jays GM.

I agree!!! Mets need some new blood in the front office.

[MedicCook]

JP is just hanging out at Baseball Tonight right now waiting for the right job to come along.

[kelmac07]

JP is just hanging out at Baseball Tonight right now waiting for the right job to come along.

Watching it too. :tu Look at what he did the last few years with no payroll...imagine what he could do with some money in New York. :D

[MedicCook]

What I like about JP is he does not lok at the flashy stuff. He worries about OBP with his hitters and defense. Look at the 3 best teams in baseball the last few years. Yankees, Red Sox & Phillies. They all are great with OBP.

[VirtualSmitty]

What I like about JP is he does not lok at the flashy stuff. He worries about OBP with his hitters and defense. Look at the 3 best teams in baseball the last few years. Yankees, Red Sox & Phillies. They all are great with OBP.

JP Ricciardi? Really? I think he did a terrible job in Toronto. He banged out one decent season winning season where they finished second, with a much expanded payroll than any of his predecessors. And this is the same guy who ripped on his fans for not wanting Adam Dunn, cause Dunn wasn't a gamer, and later totally mishandled Doc last year. He made a few decent free agent signings, but overall he was a flop in Toronto.

Mets should try to snare John Hart. Everywhere he goes he helps build a winning foundation.

[BigAsh]

What I like about JP is he does not lok at the flashy stuff. He worries about OBP with his hitters and defense. Look at the 3 best teams in baseball the last few years. Yankees, Red Sox & Phillies. They all are great with OBP.

:tu

[MedicCook]

If the Blue Jays were in the the AL Central or West they would have been in the race for a playoff spot. Having to play 56 games against the Yankees, Red Sox & Rays each year is not an easy feat.

[VirtualSmitty]

If the Blue Jays were in the the AL Central or West they would have been in the race for a playoff spot. Having to play 56 games against the Yankees, Red Sox & Rays each year is not an easy feat.

But the Rays did it with a much smaller payroll and no big free agent signings. Maybe the Mets should try to tempt Andrew Friedman away from Tampa :r

[kelmac07]

But the Rays did it with a much smaller payroll and no big free agent signings. Maybe the Mets should try to tempt Andrew Friedman away from Tampa :r

Right now I'd take Donald Duck over Omar Minaya!!!

[VirtualSmitty]

Right now I'd take Donald Duck over Omar Minaya!!!

:hm BRILLIANT! :tu

[kelmac07]

:hm BRILLIANT! :tu

Gotta figure he can't do any worse. :D

[VirtualSmitty]

Gotta figure he can't do any worse. :D

Season is young still, be careful what you say.

[kelmac07]

Mets lose yet another one tonight...the rookie Mejia gave up a HR in the 10th. :confused:

[nayslayer]

Glad I fell asleep

[BigAsh]

Mets lose yet another one tonight...the rookie Mejia gave up a HR in the 10th. :confused:

Mac....met a guy last nite at the Philly Cigar Club herf at Mahogany's....Mets fan.....Quote of the day (on being a Mets fan) :"Every day is like a kick in the b*lls!" :=:
Classic.....feel for you brother!

[The Poet]

Look on the bright side, Mac - your Mets have more wins than the 'Stros and O's together!

[kelmac07]

And that is supposed to make me feel better Thomas? :r :r And Keith...exactly...a swift kick to the nads!!! OUCH!!!!

HEY...we won today...and actually shut the Rockies out. Gonna savor this one!!

[The Poet]

And that is supposed to make me feel better Thomas? :r :r

Well, let's see how this makes you feel: The New York Daily News says the Mets are considering replacing Manuel with . . . are you ready for this? . . . Bobby Valentine.

Keep in mind, it's the Daily Gnus, and we've not only heard it before, but we've actually seen it before too. :D

[kelmac07]

At least Bobby V proved he could WIN in New York...something Omar has yet to do.

[MedicCook]

I flipped the Mets game on just in time to see the Grand Slam by the Cardinals. Sorry Mac.

[kelmac07]

I flipped the Mets game on just in time to see the Grand Slam by the Cardinals. Sorry Mac.

Thanks for throwing salt on the open wound Ryan!! :r :r

[MedicCook]

How long until Jerry is fired? Seem's like he has lost the players already.

[kelmac07]

How long until Jerry is fired? Seem's like he has lost the players already.

Sad as it is...if Minaya stays...so does Jerry!! While I believe that Jerry has lost control and we are only two weeks into the season, they both need to go!!! Pisses me off everytime I think about it!! :fl :bh :c :mad:

[MedicCook]

I still think they should never have fired Willie.

[kelmac07]

Mets pull out a tough one today with St Louis in 20 innings. KRod tried to give it away and we brough Pelfrey in to close it out. Maybe this will turn the season around. :D

[VirtualSmitty]

Mets pull out a tough one today with St Louis in 20 innings. KRod tried to give it away and we brough Pelfrey in to close it out. Maybe this will turn the season around. :D

If only all the Mets opponents would have position players pitch :banger

[MedicCook]

Amazing game for the Mets tonight.

[kelmac07]

If only all the Mets opponents would have position players pitch :banger

The sad thing is that we could only score two runs against Lopez & Mather. :td

[St. Lou Stu]

The sad thing is that we could only score two runs against Lopez & Mather. :td

lol... What the hell kinda game was that eh?


Oh, BTW.... nice save Pelfrey! :rolleyes:

[kelmac07]

lol... What the hell kinda game was that eh?


Oh, BTW.... nice save Pelfrey! :rolleyes:

Tell me about it. Bring in KRod and he coughs it up. Only my Mets would have to bring in a starter to lock the game down. :r :r

[St. Lou Stu]

Tell me about it. Bring in KRod and he coughs it up. Only my Mets would have to bring in a starter to lock the game down. :r :r

Ya know what the best thing was Mac?


the 10 minute drive home! ;)

[kelmac07]

Ya know what the best thing was Mac?


the 10 minute drive home! ;)

:r :r Nice Tim!!

[St. Lou Stu]

6 and a half hours of my life I'll never get back.

[MedicCook]

It is just another day that Johan ask's himself 'why?'.

[kelmac07]

It is just another day that Johan ask's himself 'why?'.

He is probably thinking, why didn't I sign with someone else?? Can't fault him at all Ryan. He gave us 7 innings of shutout ball. The offense just didn't show up...AGAIN!!

[MedicCook]

I really feel bad for him. He is one of the best pitchers in baseball and may not have HoF numbers because of the team does not hit and when they do the bullpen blows it for him.

[kelmac07]

Again..it all points to Omar Minaya!!!

[MedicCook]

The Mets and Cardinals are going to be dragging tomorrow night. Good thing they get to sleep in.

[Negncic]

They need Bobby Valentine!! :banger

[The Poet]

Dammit, Mac! I get home from work Saturday and decide I've got nothing better to do, I'll watch a few innings of your Mets. Ten or twelve innings later, I decide I've had enough!


Is it over yet? Did anybody win? :r

[kelmac07]

Dammit, Mac! I get home from work Saturday and decide I've got nothing better to do, I'll watch a few innings of your Mets. Ten or twelve innings later, I decide I've had enough!


Is it over yet? Did anybody win? :r

Thomas...WOO HOO!! We did win that one!!! :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets finally play a solid game...look out!!! :D

[nayslayer]

Good game, lets hope this continues for bit

[kelmac07]

Good game, lets hope this continues for bit

Keeping fingers crossed!! :D

[The Poet]

I'm a little interested in seeing if this kid - Davis, is it? - is for real. And if so, that makes one! :D

[kelmac07]

I'm a little interested in seeing if this kid - Davis, is it? - is for real. And if so, that makes one! :D

Ike Davis!! He has to better than the last two years Fernando Tatis had. :tu

[nayslayer]

ah ha, Well look who hit a homer..I can't believe they just won 2 in a row..look out

[kelmac07]

2 in a row...almost a winning streak!!! :tu :tu

[The Poet]

2 in a row...almost a winning streak!!! :tu :tu

Break up the Mets! :=:

[MedicCook]

The DL Mets.

The New York Mets have placed reliever Ryota Igarashi on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5122884

[kelmac07]

Simmer down Thomas & Ryan!! :D

[kelmac07]

So much for the win streak!! :td

[kelmac07]

Another series win!! :tu Took two from the Braves. Moves us out of the NL East cellar. :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets SWEEP the Braves...not sure how many times I will be able to say that this year. Enjoying it while I can. Pelfrey is 4-0...WOO-HOO!!! :tu :tu

[MedicCook]

Congrats to your Mets. :tu

Any news on Maine and his injury?

[kelmac07]

Congrats to your Mets. :tu

Any news on Maine and his injury?

Nope and the way he has pitched the last two years...not really concerned. How about Pelfrey... 4-0 and a 0.69 ERA!!!! :tu And after the way we started the year...who would have thought we are only a 1/2 game out of first??? :D

[MedicCook]

I hope he continues it. It would be nice to have both NY teams kick some butt.

[MedicCook]

Some bad news from the Mets farm system.

New York Mets prospect Angel Calero and free agent Socrates Brito have each been suspended 50 games for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug under the minor league program.

Calero, a pitcher for Class A St. Lucie of the Florida State League, tested positive for metabolites of Nandrolone.

Brito, who tested positive for metabolites of Stanozolol, will begin serving his suspension immediately upon signing with a major league organization.

There have been 18 suspensions this year under the minor league drug program.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/news/story?id=5138222

[kelmac07]

Some bad news from the Mets farm system.

And a rain delay to stop our momentum!! :td Doubleheader today!!

[The Poet]

Mmmmmm. lessee here . . . a fifty-game suspension for a Class A pitcher. No biggie. By the time the Mets need to call him up in July, he'll be clear of it.

[kelmac07]

Well well well...who is the hottest team in baseball right now? My Mets are on FIRE!! :tu

[kelmac07]

Seven wins in a row...the consecutive series won. Mets are on FIRE!!! :tu

[BigAsh]

I'll let you enjoy this for now.....:tu...just remind me in October :=:

[The Poet]

I'll let you enjoy this for now.....:tu...just remind me in October :=:

Yeah, and the Yankee fans like me on here will remind YOU in October. :r


Way to go, Mets. :tu Keep it up, until the Subway Series starts.

[kelmac07]

I'll let you enjoy this for now.....:tu...just remind me in October :=:

Yeah, and the Yankee fans like me on here will remind YOU in October. :r


Way to go, Mets. :tu Keep it up, until the Subway Series starts.

Keith & Thomas...I am savoring this while I can!! :D

[MedicCook]

Congrats to your Mets Mac. They are on a great roll. It's all about Ike. :tu

[kelmac07]

Congrats to your Mets Mac. They are on a great roll. It's all about Ike. :tu

Who would of thought this rookie would bring the spark? Not me!!

[MedicCook]

They needed something different that is for sure.

[BigAsh]

Who would of thought this rookie would bring the spark? Not me!!

Omar is a GENIUS!!!!!.....Mac, the "FIRST PLACE" mets are coming to town this weekend....a little 5 pack wager that they leave in second? :D

[kelmac07]

Omar is a GENIUS!!!!!.....Mac, the "FIRST PLACE" mets are coming to town this weekend....a little 5 pack wager that they leave in second? :D

Alright Keith...I'm game!! Mets in first place...who wouldn't thought? :D And Omar is far form a genius...he still needs to go!!!

[BigAsh]

Alright Keith...I'm game!! Mets in first place...who wouldn't thought? :D And Omar is far form a genius...he still needs to go!!!

looking forward to gloating on Monday....:r

[kelmac07]

looking forward to gloating on Monday....:r

Going to enjoy watching you take your foot out of your mouth!! :r :r

[MedicCook]

This will be interesting.

[BigAsh]

Going to enjoy watching you take your foot out of your mouth!! :r :r

It's what I do for a living!.....:D

[kelmac07]

Well Keith...game one down. Stretched that lead to 1 1/2 games over your SECOND place Phillies. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Well Keith...game one down. Stretched that lead to 1 1/2 games over your SECOND place Phillies. :r :r

My bad...THIRD place Phillies!! :r :r

[nayslayer]

sweet victory...

[BigAsh]

My bad...THIRD place Phillies!! :r :r

hahahaha...Not funny!....just like to give you a false sense of security Mac....:D....

[The Poet]

Hmmmmmm . . . if Mac's Mets can pull off the sweep, Phils will be a .500-team.


Now, THAT'S more what we're used to seeing from them! :D

[kelmac07]

Hmmmmmm . . . if Mac's Mets can pull off the sweep, Phils will be a .500-team.

I could live with that!! :r :r

[kelmac07]

So much for the showdown between Pelfry and Halladay. :td Looks like the rubber game will decide tomorrow Keith.

[BigAsh]

Halladay tosses three-hit shutout to thwart streaking Mets.....gotta like Roy....:=:

[MedicCook]

Today the Mets found out why Doc is the best pitcher in baseball.

[kelmac07]

Today the Mets found out why Doc is the best pitcher in baseball.

Ya think?? :r Three hits...and two of them were bloopers. I don't think any of the Mets hit the ball hard.

[kelmac07]

Thought I might be getting a 5er from Keith. Santana against Moyer. Looks like I'll be sending you something out Tuesday morning brother!! :td :td

[BigAsh]

Thought I might be getting a 5er from Keith. Santana against Moyer. Looks like I'll be sending you something out Tuesday morning brother!! :td :td

Why wait.....send it tonite!:r.....The mighty Phils line up....most runs ever given up by Johan,,,,,,and in only 3 2/3 innings!!.....:=:

[BigAsh]

......and the hits keep on coming!.....what's that 11 batters?

[BigAsh]

Another run!!.....:banger

[VirtualSmitty]

Ouch. The Phillies just thrashed Johan worse than the Yankees did last year.

[kelmac07]

Why wait.....send it tonite!:r.....The mighty Phils line up....most runs ever given up by Johan,,,,,,and in only 3 2/3 innings!!.....:=:

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