New York Mets 2011 Banter

[Humpdebump]

Good time for a nice little winning streak :D

[kelmac07]

Pagan finds himself on the DL with a pulled oblique (the current "hip" MLB injury).

[kelmac07]

Mets finally pull out a close one...and the bullpen doesn't blow it. Pelfrey gets his first win of the year. :tu

[jonumberone]

3 in a row :td
This is getting ridiculous!
Every win is driving up ticket prices.
I'm still confident come August I'll be able to trade an empty milk carton, rusty screwdriver and a bag of birdseed to get our our seats :D

[kelmac07]

3 in a row :td

I believe we call that a winning streak!! :D :D :D

[kelmac07]

Four in a row and a series sweep!! :wo :wo

[Humpdebump]

Good times are here again :banger

[jonumberone]

Four in a row and a series sweep!! :wo :wo

Good times are here again :banger

The best thing about these posts is that they will be here for quoting when the collapse happens!! :D

[kelmac07]

Don't look now...but who's the hottest team in baseball? NY Mets!! 5 in a row!!! Ike Davis is on fire!! Another win tonight brings us out of the cellar (don't know for how long), but i am enjoying it while I can. :wo :wo :wo

[TheTraveler]

Don't look now...but who's the hottest team in baseball? NY Mets!! 5 in a row!!! Ike Davis is on fire!! Another win tonight brings us out of the cellar (don't know for how long), but i am enjoying it while I can. :wo :wo :wo

:wo

GO METS!!!!!

:banger

The Mets hot streak inspired my company softball team tonight and we pulled out a squeaker! (Well, I'M inspired by them anyway, lol.) Our shortstop ripped a walk-off double in the bottom of the last inning with two outs, driving in the tying and winning runs!!! That kind of game will give the coach some extra gray hairs.

[BigAsh]

watching highlights on MLB Network....hate to say it but Reyes got robbed of a triple...horrible call...ump blew it

[kelmac07]

Yes he did!! :td :td Murphy made up for it with the HR though. Mets SHOULD be winning. :D

[kelmac07]

Six in a row...and outta the cellar. :wo :wo

[Humpdebump]

Yeeeeeaaaaahhhhh Baaaaaaabbbbbbbyyy :noon :banger

[BigAsh]

Six in a row...and outta the cellar. :wo :wo

they're a bona-fide jugger-NOT! :D

[Humpdebump]

they're a bona-fide jugger-NOT! :D

I gotta admit, that's kinda funny :sl

[BigAsh]

I gotta admit, that's kinda funny :sl

Thank you, thank you very much...I'll be here all week...and don't forget to tip your bartenders and waitresses....:D

[The Poet]

I said it before, and I'll say it again




BREAK UP THE METS!!!


;)

[kelmac07]

So the 6 game winning streak came to and end. Time to start another one. :D

[jonumberone]

So the 6 game winning streak came to and end. Time to start another one. :D

Or another 7 game losing streak :D

[kelmac07]

Pelfrey is having another "wonderful" start. :td :td

[kelmac07]

10-0, 2 hits??? Really???? Here we go again!!

[Humpdebump]

Let's just hope this streak doesn't go on as long as the last one....

[kelmac07]

At least Ike Davis stayed hot!! :D

[The Poet]

Well, I said they should break up the Mets, and I guess they're in the process of doing so now.


Odd though . . . it's not September yet. :D

[kelmac07]

Let's start with Pelfrey. He hasn't panned out since day one.

[The Poet]

Let's start with Pelfrey. He hasn't panned out since day one.

You'd know better than me, Mac. Question remains though . . . somebody has to pitch, so who would you propose?

[kelmac07]

Bring up all the minor leaguers...hell they can't do any worse. :D :D

[kelmac07]

Another loss to the Phillies. At least it was only 2-1 and not a massacre. :D

[The Poet]

2-1? I suspect the problem is you're not getting enough production out of the DH slot. ;)

[kelmac07]

Back to the cellar!! :D

[kelmac07]

Mets FINALLY beat the Phillies...it took 14 innings and a 5-7 day from Ronnie Paulino. At least we didn't get swept. :tu :tu But, we're still in the cellar.

[The Poet]

But, we're still in the cellar.


Look on the bright side, Mac - with the weather warming up finally, it is cooler in the basement than up on the roof. :tu

[Humpdebump]

Looks like Mejia is going to have Tommy John surgery, this team can not catch a break. It's the Wilpons curse.

[kelmac07]

Mets piss away a 3-0 first inning lead to lose 7-6. :td

[BigAsh]

Look on the bright side, Mac - with the weather warming up finally, it is cooler in the basement than up on the roof. :tu

Sorry Mac...but that's just FUNNY!!:noon

[kelmac07]

We've been Lincecumed!! :tu :tu

[Giant & 49er Fan]

We've been Lincecumed!! :tu :tu

Yes you have!

[Humpdebump]

Yes you have!

You've been Pelphed :sl :D

[kelmac07]

Mets get a little payback..and even with Pelfrey. :tu

[BigAsh]

"As the Mets Turn..." way better than a soap opera....

The latest from the 'only the Mets' file

Posted on: May 6, 2011 1:22 pm
Edited on: May 6, 2011 1:26 pm

It's almost as if the Mets don't want to be overshadowed by the Dodgers in ownership nuttiness.

Or maybe it's that they can't go more than a few days without an "only the Mets" moment.

Friday, the New York Post reported that a guy named Steve Cohen is the front-runner to buy a minority stake in the Mets.

Also Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported on its front page that a guy named Steve Cohen is the subject of a government investigation, because trades made in one of his accounts were suggested by two former employees who pled guilty to insider trading.

Yep, same Steve Cohen.

You really can't make this stuff up, can you?

So the Wilpons, who are in financial trouble because of their involvement with Bernard Madoff, are now going to sell a stake in their business to a guy under investigation for shady financial dealings?

At least Cohen, who runs the SAC Capital hedge fund, seems to have real money. Forbes estimates his net worth at $8 billion, and the Journal said makes $1 billion a year.

To be fair, the Mets insisted to the Post that there is no front-runner.

Then again, these are the Mets.


LOVE THE METS!! :r

[Eleven]

Ouch:

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Mets-595x446.jpg

[kelmac07]

Mets pull another one out. Looks like we aren't the worst team in the NL (for now). :tu

[The Poet]

Looks like we aren't the worst team in the NL (for now). :tu



No, just the least productive per dollar spent. ;)

[kelmac07]

Mets win another...and end Ethiers hitting streak!! :tu :tu

[Humpdebump]

Nice way for Gee to step in at the last minute and pitch a good game

[kelmac07]

And of course we drop one to the Dodgers today...4-2. R.A. Dickey looks terrible this year.

[Ogre]

Guess there is always next year!!!!!

[Humpdebump]

Not only do the Mets loose tonight, they also announce Mejia is getting Tommy John surgery, Young has tear in shoulder an is probably done for the year, and Wright has sore back. :td

[kelmac07]

The hits just keep on coming. :td :td

[jonumberone]

R.A. Dickey looks terrible this year.

There is a reason he bounced around for years!
The Mets caught lightning in a bottle last year and were foolish to think differently.
The good news is more Dillon Gee, The bad news is he is not a front of the rotation pitcher.

[kelmac07]

Mets finally hold onto one against the Rockies...and Pelfrey was pitching and he had two RBIs. :tu :tu

Wondering when Wright is going to start hitting??? :confused:

[kelmac07]

Almost forgot...the one player who HAS BEEN hitting all year, Ike Davis, gets hurt.

[The Poet]

And what about that hour-long at-bat in the 7th, with 2 pitchers AND 2 batters for one stinkin' out? Talk about screwing up your scorecard! :r

[BigAsh]

Mets finally hold onto one against the Rockies...and Pelfrey was pitching and he had two RBIs. :tu :tu

Wondering when Wright is going to start hitting??? :confused:

Team leader? :D

[jonumberone]

Just wondering, if Ike only has an ankle sprain why did they DL him? :confused:

The way the Mets handle injuries it won't be any surprise when reports come out that he has a broken leg!

[Coach Deg]

Carlos!!!!

[kelmac07]

Mets take another from the Rockies...9-5!! Tried to give it away. :r :r

Beltran smacks three dingers!! I still don't care for him. :td

[Humpdebump]

Beltran young his trade value :tu

[BigAsh]

Mets take another from the Rockies...9-5!! Tried to give it away. :r :r

Beltran smacks three dingers!! I still don't care for him. :td

Damn...guy goes yard x3 and still no love?....some deep-seated feelings there my friend!

[kelmac07]

Damn...guy goes yard x3 and still no love?....some deep-seated feelings there my friend!

The Mets visited Walter Reed (to see Wounded Warriors) last summer when they were in DC. Only three players failed to show up...Castillo (GONE), Perez (GONE), and Beltran (needs to be GONE). All DIRTBAGS in my book. :td :td

Beltran is still a BUM!!!

[jonumberone]

The Mets visited Walter Reed (to see Wounded Warriors) last summer when they were in DC. Only three players failed to show up...Castillo (GONE), Perez (GONE), and Beltran (needs to be GONE). All DIRTBAGS in my book. :td :td

Beltran is still a BUM!!!

Just so you know Mac, After that story broke it was reported that David Wright didn't make the trip to Walter Reed in 2009.

Some started accusing the Media of racism since Wright not going wasn't reported and 3 Latinos not going made the front page.

[BigAsh]

And it's rumoured that Wright loves Grape Tiparillos from the 7-11 near the stadium...just sayin'....:r


http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll369/kdos66/CIGAR/DavidWright1.jpg

[kelmac07]

Just so you know Mac, After that story broke it was reported that David Wright didn't make the trip to Walter Reed in 2009.

Some started accusing the Media of racism since Wright not going wasn't reported and 3 Latinos not going made the front page.

At first that is what the news reported...but after some research was done, Wright was indeed present (he just showed up late). The other three never showed. That has stuck with me and always will.



******WASHINGTON— The Mets visited Walter Reed Army Medical Center Tuesday and unlike last year managed to escape without igniting a controversy. A team spokesman was quick to inform reporters that 42 players, coaches and team officials visited the hospital's rehab center. The only players that did not attend, relievers Francisco Rodriguez and Taylor Buchholz, traveled here Tuesday morning instead of with the rest of the team Monday night. The Mets gave both players permission to travel here Tuesday—and by extension, to skip the visit—because of family obligations. Of course, the hospital visit was voluntary. But that didn't stop last year's visit from turning into another episode of Mets Circus when Oliver Perez, Luis Castillo and Carlos Beltran didn't attend. David Wright was reported missing, but was cleared by management to arrive late. Wright showed up an hour after the team arrived.

—Brian Costa

*****“I don’t like to see people like that, so I never go there,” Castillo said. “Sometimes you see people with no legs, no arms. I don’t like to
see that.”

*****Beltran explained that he had a meeting that morning for the baseball academy he is building in Puerto Rico, but privately, he was fuming for being called out on his decision.

*****Perez declined to discuss it.

*****David Lennon of Newsday wrote on Twitter, ‘It was noticed,’ in regards to Carlos Beltran, Luis Castillo and Oliver Perez skipping yesterday’s trip to Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

“Everybody should go,” David Wright told Lennon.

*****“I think that just being an American and living in this country, we owe it to those guys to say thank you and tell them how much we appreciate what they put on the line every day,” David Wright told the MLB.com.

[The Poet]

Odd that those guys overlooked the most obvious excuse for their absence: "Hey, haven't those poor guys suffered enough without having a bunch of Mets show up?" ;)


JK, of course.

[kelmac07]

While this was posted last year...I still believe it to be relevant. You know I HAD to share this one with you guys. Way to go Vinny!!! :D :D

Three Mets Disgraces Won’t Visit Walter Reed
Posted on September 9, 2010 by Vinny

"The worthless pieces of sh*t who play for the New York Mets declined to visit wounded soldiers at Walter Reed. Only two gave reasons…

Oliver Perez, who has the work ethic of pregnant cattle, said he only discusses baseball matters while he hasn’t mattered to baseball in two years. “I don’t answer anything about outside the stadium,” said Perez when asked why he didn’t attend.

Perez, the breathing straight-line with no curveball, will be grazing on a Mexican buffet the moment the Mets release him. Perez, more than anyone in any sport, reinforces the notion of the check-cashing leech who got big money on spec. God gave him a heavenly left arm and he did nothing with it beyond signing the obscene, $36 million contract the Mets myopically offered.

Luis Castillo, renowned for dropping balls then wondering why he doesn’t play, had this gem: “Sometimes you see people with no legs, no arms. I don’t like to see that.”

You have no brain, Luis, yet the Mets still pay you. The fans don’t like to see you, either, advocating for years that you to be traded or terminated. Though not as egregious as Perez, Castillo is emblematic of the timid team the Mets have become. Castillo does not have a language barrier; he has a logic barrier, aloof to the chore. You don’t wish him harm. You merely wish him gone.

Carlos Beltran, a divine talent who has put up sublime seasons, comes closest to exoneration. Beltran cited a clashing schedule while he apparently attended a meeting about a school he was funding in Puerto Rico. Very noble, Carlos, but reschedule.

Beltran, beyond his age and slipping skills seems to play with exponential apathy. We can understand an older player failing to reach a fly ball. We can’t understand failing to try. That’s where Mr. Beltran is headed – after he inhales the nearly $20 million the Mets owe him next year.

Bastards. All three of ‘em.

I hope the Mets show some stones and dump each and every one of them."

[kelmac07]

Mets come back from being down 4-1 to score 4 in the eight to pull one out. David Wright hits the game winning HR. Hopefully this puts him on a hot streak. :tu :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Astros...7-3. R.A. Dickey gets ROCKED again. :td :td

[jonumberone]

Shocked there was no " I hate Beltran" comment. :D
Not in the lineup due to a swelled eye.

[kelmac07]

Shocked there was no " I hate Beltran" comment. :D
Not in the lineup due to a swelled eye.

HE SUCKS!! Swelled eye??? What BS!! The good news is that he's in the final year of his contract...hoping he keeps hitting and we trade his sad sack soon. :D

[jonumberone]

Interesting debate on sports talk last two days.

Beltran is obviously gone, but will the Mets trade him for a bag of balls and dump the salary, or shoot for a prospect while eating some salary? :sh

If Jorgie doesn't start hitting, Yankee DH?
Beltran can play for me any day!!!

[kelmac07]

I would prefer to eat his salary and get a prospect (of the pitching variety). Why the hell not...we are already paying Perez and Castillo. :r :r

[jonumberone]

I think all met fans want a prospect, but the question is what will the Mets do?

If you remember the Billy Wagner deal, they sent him away for a non prospect just to save 3 million.
When he signed with Atlanta, Boston got 2 draft picks for him.
Mets could've used those picks!

[Humpdebump]

Just read that starting this year, the Mets will start paying Bobby Bonilla $1.25 mil. per year for the next 25 years because he deferred $5 mil in the 90's. Who the hell came up with that deal. So because of that, the Mets will probably make a total salary dump for Beltran before deadline and get nothing for him.

[BigAsh]

Just read that starting this year, the Mets will start paying Bobby Bonilla $1.25 mil. per year for the next 25 years because he deferred $5 mil in the 90's. Who the hell came up with that deal. So because of that, the Mets will probably make a total salary dump for Beltran before deadline and get nothing for him.

A very smart lawyer I'm sure...:D

[yachties23]

With all the financial debacles the mets have made over the past few years, does it surprise you that in the 90's the made that deal with Bonillia?

I just hope the Wilpon's realize that they got a sweetheart deal to "acquire" the team, so they should just be happy with what they got out of it, sell it and get out of the baseball business.

[kelmac07]

Mets takes the series from the Astros...7-4!!! :tu

[The Poet]

Mets takes the series from the Astros...7-4!!! :tu


Congratulations, Mac. After all, with the lone exception of the befuddling Twinkies, the 'Stros have the worst record in baseball, so you SHOULD revel in your victory. :r

[Humpdebump]

Wright out at least 2 weeks with stress fracture in lower back, the Wilpon curse continues.

[kelmac07]

Wright out at least 2 weeks with stress fracture in lower back, the Wilpon curse continues.

Just great!! :td :td But...it wasn't like he was hitting.

[yachties23]

Congratulations, Mac. After all, with the lone exception of the befuddling Twinkies, the 'Stros have the worst record in baseball, so you SHOULD revel in your victory. :r

Didn't you just get swept?

[kelmac07]

Congratulations, Mac. After all, with the lone exception of the befuddling Twinkies, the 'Stros have the worst record in baseball, so you SHOULD revel in your victory. :r

Thomas...I don't care if we swept the Rays Riverside Little League team...we swept somebody. :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one ot the Marlins 2-1 in 11 innings. Pelfrey looked good...7 strong innings. Gotta love Jon Neise pinch hittting and getting a hit. :tu

[jonumberone]

Gotta love Jon Neise pinch hittting and getting a hit. :tu

Gotta love Burke Badenhop getting the game winning hit! :D

[Humpdebump]

Gotta love Burke Badenhop getting the game winning hit! :D

Reminds me of Posada :r

[The Poet]

Didn't you just get swept?


Me? Hell, I'm not even playing!




Oh, you mean the Yankees. Yeah, THEY did, but you don't understand. They have to let the Rod Sux get a little taste now and then, just to make their ultimate defeat sting all the more. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets shutout the Nats tonight 3-0...we finally have company in the cellar. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Nats 1-0 and Gee pitches 7 2/3 great innings...this kid looks better with each start. And the good news...Mets are outta the cellar. :tu :tu

[Humpdebump]

Bring on the Yanks:su

[nayslayer]

geez, could be a good series this weekend, or could be a weekend when we get brought back to reality.

[kelmac07]

Yankees tonight...YAWN!!!

[MedicCook]

Nice job Mets.

[Humpdebump]

It's always fun to play the Yanks, and it was a good game. Both pitchers were good but where the he'll was the crowd. It just seemed to me to be very weak for a subway series. Hopefully the next two hames the crowd will be more I to it.

[kelmac07]

R.A. Dickey looked good (despite his 1-5 record) and the Mets held on to win 2-1. :tu :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets back at .500 and KRod has 15 saves...didn't realize he had that many...one behind the league leader, and Jose Reyes is tied for the league lead in SB with 16.

[jonumberone]

Mets back at .500 and KRod has 15 saves...didn't realize he had that many...one behind the league leader, and Jose Reyes is tied for the league lead in SB with 16.

K-rod has 15 saves but 20 finishes.
If he gets 55 finishes a 19 million option gets picked up.

I think Reyes is first in hits as well.

[kelmac07]

K-rod has 15 saves but 20 finishes.
If he gets 55 finishes a 19 million option gets picked up.

I think Reyes is first in hits as well.

Let's go #54!!! :r :r :r

Reyes is tied for first in hits with two others. 1st in triples too!! :D

[The Poet]

For whatever reason, Yankees have always had problems with knucklers. Hell, Phil Niekro could likely still shut them down. :r

[Humpdebump]

Wow... 4 out of 6 hits that Capuano gave up were homeruns :td

[kelmac07]

Yankees beat Capuano around like he was a little league pitcher last night.

[yachties23]

For whatever reason, Yankees have always had problems with knucklers. Hell, Phil Niekro could likely still shut them down. :r

Tell that to Arron Boone

[MedicCook]

Yankees take 2 of 3. :tu

[kelmac07]

Thanks a lot Pelfrey!! :td :td YOU SUCK!!!

[MedicCook]

He pitched decent until the 7th. That was a bad inning for the Mets.

[kelmac07]

He pitched decent until the 7th. That was a bad inning for the Mets.

Exactly!! 6 good innings...only to piss it away in the 7th. He has so not lived up to his expectations when the Mets drafted him. After 5 1/2 years in the league...you'd think he learn something...NOPE!! HE SUCKS!!! When the firesale starts next month...I hope he's the second to go, right after Beltran.

[MedicCook]

I think you will see the Mets as a contender in 2013. They really need to look into moving the walls in. It's going to be hard to sign any big HR hitters until they do that.

[jonumberone]

I think you will see the Mets as a contender in 2013.

Based on What? :confused:

There minor league system ranks among the league's worst.
Reports are that they will cut payroll by half.
Reyes is most likely gone, Wright can't carry the team, and Santana will be gone by then.

I think they're gonna be as awful as they are now come 2013 :D

Never pegged you for a Met sympathizer, Ryan! ;)

[MedicCook]

They have two of the best GM's in baseball who will get them turned around. Reyes is going to be great trade bait this summer for them.

[Humpdebump]

Hate to say it, but props to the Yanks... They Mets won't be a contender until the Wilpons sell the team. It's a pretty damn shame that you play in New York with a brand new stadium and your own network and you nickel and dime. Yes I know about the Madoff scheme but they have been doing this for years before all that happened.

[Humpdebump]

Just read the Post where Wilpon rips the Mets players. Saying Wright is a good player not a superstar, Reyes is not Carl Crawford and won't get his money and that Beltran was signed by some schmuck bases on a post season. Noe Wright and Reyes might noy be superstars but they are big enough to sell tickets and jerseys, and both of them pretty much do a good job on and off the field. When Beltran was a free agent, every Met fan, including myself wanted him. Besides the injuries the last couple of years, he's been a decent player. You can't predict injuries and if he never got them and put up numbers that he usually did no one would be *****ing, including me. But for an owner to come out and say that about his players is completely wrong. Yes steinbrener did it but Wilpon is no steinbrener. If he saw something wrong, he went out and fixed it. He didn't care what the cost was, he's in new York and wld put out a competitive team. Do us all a favor Fred and SELL THE TEAM...., sorry for rant....

[x man]

Just read the Post where Wilpon rips the Mets players. Saying Wright is a good player not a superstar, Reyes is not Carl Crawford and won't get his money and that Beltran was signed by some schmuck bases on a post season. Noe Wright and Reyes might noy be superstars but they are big enough to sell tickets and jerseys, and both of them pretty much do a good job on and off the field. When Beltran was a free agent, every Met fan, including myself wanted him. Besides the injuries the last couple of years, he's been a decent player. You can't predict injuries and if he never got them and put up numbers that he usually did no one would be *****ing, including me. But for an owner to come out and say that about his players is completely wrong. Yes steinbrener did it but Wilpon is no steinbrener. If he saw something wrong, he went out and fixed it. He didn't care what the cost was, he's in new York and wld put out a competitive team. Do us all a favor Fred and SELL THE TEAM...., sorry for rant....

Good rant, if he had spent what he lost in the Madoff thing, on the team,
he would be filling seats and be a brand like the Bombers, maybe even a TV service of his own. But he was greedy and neglectfull, now he`s crying about his signings, there`s no crying in Baseball. :td

[The Poet]

Exactly!! 6 good innings...only to piss it away in the 7th.

Well, here's perhaps a bigger difference between the two leagues than the DH one. In the AL it is considered a quality start if the pitcher gives you 6 good innings before the game is put into the hands of the bullpen. In the NL they seem to expect more innings out of the starter . . . which may work just fine within the league, what with the normally lighter hitting, but can bite you during interleague play.


Of course, to have success by turning games over to the bullpen to close, one first need have a bullpen. :D

[Humpdebump]

Now the media is saying that later this week there is a Sports Illustrated article coming out where Wilpon says he might cut payroll by 30%. are you kidding me..... :sh

[kelmac07]

And he bashes his own players??? :td :td I sense some turmoil for the next few months.

[MedicCook]

Wilpon is no George Steinbrenner.

[Humpdebump]

Wilpon is no George Steinbrenner.

Agreed... George went out and got things done when things got bad. He let the players know if they didn't perform he would go out and get someone that can. Wilpon is going to use Beltrans contract as an excuse not to sign any big time players to any long term deals. The ship is sinking fast but yet he's so bullheaded he won't jump.

[MedicCook]

What will happen if he has to pay out the billion dollar lawsuit?

[yachties23]

Wilpon is no George Steinbrenner.

Let us not forget that when George was making the calls the yankees were a Joke. I have no idea why people forget that the "core four" as you have all labeled them were Gene Michael picks. The 2 men that built the yankees dynasty of the 90s were Gene and Buck, not the two who always get the credit, George and Joe.

As for the Mets,the Wilpons are an utter joke. I'm tempted to just give up on the mets until these utter farce of an ownership team is forced to sell them.

[kelmac07]

Bud Selig...where are you when we need you??? :r :r

[MedicCook]

Bud Selig...where are you when we need you??? :r :r

He's busy taking over the Dodgers. :r

[kelmac07]

Mets get SPANKED by the Cubs last night 11-1. :td :td

[Humpdebump]

Another injury, another loss. Same old story.....

[kelmac07]

Another loss, R.A. Dickey is hurt (heel) and Mets agree to sell part of team for $200 million. All around bad day.

[kelmac07]

Looks like David Einhorn will only be fronting the money...not taking an active part in the team operations. Leaving the Wilpons to sink the ship. :td :td :td

[kelmac07]

Mets hang tough with the Phils last night for 8 innings...then Krod pisses it away in the 9th. Thanks alot!! :td

[kelmac07]

Mets find another way to give the Phils the game in the 8th. :td :td

[BigAsh]

Mac...I got nothing else to add...except, "Wanna bet a fiver?"...:r

Seriously though, your boys have been hanging tough, too bad is not little league, the Mets woulda won 2 in 7 innings :sh

[kelmac07]

Mets FINALLY take one against the Phils...9--5. Was 9-1 until the INFAMOUS 8th inning again.

[BigAsh]

Mets FINALLY take one against the Phils...9--5. Was 9-1 until the INFAMOUS 8th inning again.

even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while....Nice win Mets....:tu

[Humpdebump]

Hooray :noon

[kelmac07]

Mets piss one away last night...and looks like they are following the same page this evening. :td :td

[jonumberone]

With his team Down 7-0, Carlos Beltran hits a 3 run homer,
drives in 4 total including what turned out to be the game winner, gets 2 hits, walks, and scores 2 runs.

He's awful, I don't know why the Mets haven't traded him yet :rolleyes:

[kelmac07]

Mets pull one out!! :tu :tu Dom...Beltran still sucks (in my book)...and Pelfrey too!! :D

[kelmac07]

Mets biggest comeback in nearly 11 years!! :wo :wo

[jonumberone]

It's a sin that a Yankee fan has to be the first one in here to wish the best for Gary Carter!

Prayers sent for the Kid

[kelmac07]

It's a sin that a Yankee fan has to be the first one in here to wish the best for Gary Carter!

Prayers sent for the Kid

You are absolutely right Dom. I've said my three Hail Marys. :D

Thoughts and prayers to Gary and his family.

[Tone-NY]

Pelf is the new Ollie!

Beltran is damaged goods who is playing for a new contract. It's a business but he has been a productive player overall for the Mets. Compare that with Jason Bay, I rest my case.

Sad to hear about the Kid! My prayers are with him.

[Starscream]

Just read the Post where Wilpon rips the Mets players. Saying Wright is a good player not a superstar, Reyes is not Carl Crawford and won't get his money and that Beltran was signed by some schmuck bases on a post season. Noe Wright and Reyes might noy be superstars but they are big enough to sell tickets and jerseys, and both of them pretty much do a good job on and off the field. When Beltran was a free agent, every Met fan, including myself wanted him. Besides the injuries the last couple of years, he's been a decent player. You can't predict injuries and if he never got them and put up numbers that he usually did no one would be *****ing, including me. But for an owner to come out and say that about his players is completely wrong. Yes steinbrener did it but Wilpon is no steinbrener. If he saw something wrong, he went out and fixed it. He didn't care what the cost was, he's in new York and wld put out a competitive team. Do us all a favor Fred and SELL THE TEAM...., sorry for rant....

Good rant, if he had spent what he lost in the Madoff thing, on the team,
he would be filling seats and be a brand like the Bombers, maybe even a TV service of his own. But he was greedy and neglectfull, now he`s crying about his signings, there`s no crying in Baseball. :td

Let us not forget that when George was making the calls the yankees were a Joke. I have no idea why people forget that the "core four" as you have all labeled them were Gene Michael picks. The 2 men that built the yankees dynasty of the 90s were Gene and Buck, not the two who always get the credit, George and Joe.

As for the Mets,the Wilpons are an utter joke. I'm tempted to just give up on the mets until these utter farce of an ownership team is forced to sell them.

I take it you guys were not fans of the article on Wilpon in last weeks Sports Illustrated.:r

[kelmac07]

Mets blow another one tonight...and guess which inning???




You got it...the 8th!!! :td :td

[kelmac07]

What the hell did Jason Bay do when he left Pittsburgh & Boston??? I swear that he left all his hitting talent and everything he knew about hitting there because he hasn't hit SQUAT since he came to my beloved Mets. :td :td

[Humpdebump]

Great game by Dickey tonight :tu

[kelmac07]

Dickey looked real goodlast night...Reyes looked better. :tu :tu

[BigAsh]

Mets need a long sustained losing streak to get this thread fun again...just sayin'....

[jonumberone]

Mets need a long sustained losing streak to get this thread fun again...just sayin'....

:tpd:

Isn't this about the time of year when Reyes pulls his hammy? :sh :D

[BigAsh]

yep....'tis the season....

http://articles.nydailynews.com/2008-04-12/sports/29428920_1_bad-memories-injury-jose-reyes

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/11/sports/baseball-hamstring-injury-makes-mets-reyes-a-man-of-mystery.html

http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/04/reyes-tears-tendon-in-right-hamstring/

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/mets/item_M3fgFUv3AgGme7i43zFLML

:sh

[The Poet]

Seems as if Lenny Dykstra is doing HIS part to put the Mets on the back page of the Post. :r

[kelmac07]

Now let's stop all that!! :su :su

[kelmac07]

Mets use their #1 pick (13th overall) to take OF Brandon Nimmo. WTF??? Can someone please remind them that we need PITCHING!!!! :bh :bh :bh: :bh

[Humpdebump]

I'm ok with them taking a position player with first pick, the only thing I don't like is he's in high school and might have wasted pick if the Cheapons don't sign him by low balling him. They say that this years draft was deep in pitching and they picked one at 43 :tu

[kelmac07]

Nice win against the RED HOT AT HOME Brewers last night. Might be looking to crawl our way into third place soon. :tu

[kelmac07]

Former Monarch (local high school) Jharel Cotton (Miami-Dade) went in the 28th round to the New York Mets. :tu :tu


This kid throws hard...ihe is a sleeper!! :tu :tu

[BigAsh]

Former Monarch (local high school) Jharel Cotton (Miami-Dade) went in the 28th round to the New York Mets. :tu :tu


This kid throws hard...ihe is a sleeper!! :tu :tu

until he gets in the Mets rotation, then he's a sleeping!:D

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one last night.

[kelmac07]

Mets win another and Dillon Gee goes 7-0... :wo :wo

[The Poet]

Mets win another and Dillon Gee goes 7-0... :wo :wo

Gee, I guess it's time to trade him for some has-been. :=:

[kelmac07]

Mes blow a chance to get to .500 last night. :td :td

[kelmac07]

Another win today...Reyes went 3-5 raising his NL Batting Average lead to .346. :tu :tu Way to play in a contract year. :D

[BigAsh]

....but he needs a new 'do Mac.....the dreads are so 8th grade....

[kelmac07]

....but he needs a new 'do Mac.....the dreads are so 8th grade....

I got no room to talk about anyones hair do. :r :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Bucs last night...and had 4 hits. :bh :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Jose and the Mets take down the Braves last night 4-3. :tu :tu

[The Poet]

Jose and the Mets take down the Braves last night 4-3. :tu :tu

And if it was still the '90s, you'd have some reason to crow. :r

[kelmac07]

Mets shutout the Braves 4-0 toniight. Rain delay costs Dillon Gee his eight win.

This puts my Mets in third place and back to .500. :tu :tu

[BigAsh]

A couple years ago, I woulda rooted for the Braves to beat the Mets....LETS GO METS!

[Dave128]

Nice win last night. Too bad Gee couldn't get #8.

[jonumberone]

Balk off win for the Braves!! :tu

Only the Mets :D

[The Poet]

Balk off win for the Braves!! :tu

Only the Mets :D


Well, to be fair to Mac's team (for a change), the D'backs handed a balk-off to the Dodgers just about a year ago, on 6/31/10, while this has been the Mets' first balk-off since 6/28/89.



Still . . . :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

What a way to give a game away...first the two run HR and then a balk in the 10th. :td :td

[BigAsh]

Well, to be fair to Mac's team (for a change), the D'backs handed a balk-off to the Dodgers just about a year ago, on 6/31/10, while this has been the Mets' first balk-off since 6/28/89.



Still . . . :r :r :r

Gotta love "fair"....:tu

[kelmac07]

Here we go again...

Mets have runners on 1st and 2nd with nobody out in the bottom of the ninth...down 4-3 to the Angels... Beltran, Murphy, and Pagan strike out. WTF!!! Are you really sh*tting me that one of these guys can't move a runner??? :bh :bh :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Pelfrey pitches a complete game and the Mets beat the Angels 6-1. But you know what?? He is still a bum. :D

[Humpdebump]

I actually like Pelfrey, but he's suited for middle or bottom of rotation. If Santana was back and we had a second guy then I think he would be a solid 3-5 guy. Bay looks like he might be starting to come around.

[kelmac07]

Neise has started the game looking like stir fried dog crap. :td :td

[kelmac07]

Neise has started the game looking like stir fried dog crap. :td :td

And we get our a$$ handed to us 7-3. Thanks Niese.

[kelmac07]

Mets getting rocked by the As at home tonight. :td :td

Gee's first bad outing of the year. So much for 8-0. :D

[The Poet]

Mets win another and Dillon Gee goes 7-0...

Gee, I guess it's time to trade him for some has-been. :=:

Mets getting rocked by the As at home tonight. :td :td

Gee's first bad outing of the year. So much for 8-0. :D



Well gee, you can't say I didn't warn you! :r

[jonumberone]

Reports are that Ike Davis need season ending surgery!

Mac, Let me know what size you wear and I can get you a Yankee hat. :D

[BigAsh]

Reports are that Ike Davis need season ending surgery!

Mac, Let me know what size you wear and I can get you a Yankee hat. :D

:r....gotta better chance of a Phillies cap!

I like how Reyes is all "mighty" now...sign me or wait til the season is over....funny he's the only Met who doesn't know the season ended in May....:r

[kelmac07]

Reports are that Ike Davis need season ending surgery!

Mac, Let me know what size you wear and I can get you a Yankee hat. :D

:fu2 :fu2 :fu2 :fu2

[The Poet]

Mac, Let me know what size you wear and I can get you a Yankee hat.

:fu2 :fu2 :fu2 :fu2


As near as I can tell by that reply, Mac's hat size is an 8.


Damn, he's got a mighty big head, especially for a Met fan! :D

[kelmac07]

Capuano looked good this afernoon...Mets take the series against the As. Reyes continues to hit. :tu :tu

[Humpdebump]

I say trade Reyes while he's hot, I know I might get killed for saying that but, if he stays healthy this season it will only be his 2nd or 3rd season being healthy all year. There are a couple teams that might be willing to give a decent package for him. When he is healthy, he is awesome to watch but he always has something going on and this is a walk year.

[kelmac07]

I say trade Reyes while he's hot, I know I might get killed for saying that but, if he stays healthy this season it will only be his 2nd or 3rd season being healthy all year. There are a couple teams that might be willing to give a decent package for him. When he is healthy, he is awesome to watch but he always has something going on and this is a walk year.

While it is true...he had has his share of injuries. I don't trade him unless we get a few TOP prospects (and they'd better be pitchers). I am confident Tejada can play short. The question is whether he will hit or not. I could see that Yankees making a bid for him. Doesn't help that Reyes told the Mets he will not negotiate until after the season is over. :bh :bh Can't risk just losing him with nothing in return. Double edged sword if ya ask me.

[jonumberone]

If the Mets offer him Carl Crawford money he'll sign now! :2

[The Poet]

I could see that Yankees making a bid for him.

My :2? Please. The Yankees are not likely to give up top pitching prospects for Reyes, as they need them more than they do a prima donna shortstop, no matter how he hits and fields. Also, as when Donnie Baseball retired, whoever tries to replace Jeets will not only need to compete on the field but also handle the pressure of stepping into the shoes of a beloved fixture. Tino Martinez could do so, and did. Jose has never shown the grace necessary to accomplish that. Sorry, but that's the way I see it.

[kelmac07]

My :2? Please. The Yankees are not likely to give up top pitching prospects for Reyes, as they need them more than they do a prima donna shortstop, no matter how he hits and fields. Also, as when Donnie Baseball retired, whoever tries to replace Jeets will not only need to compete on the field but also handle the pressure of stepping into the shoes of a beloved fixture. Tino Martinez could do so, and did. Jose has never shown the grace necessary to accomplish that. Sorry, but that's the way I see it.

I will agree with you there Thomas...Reyes does not have the class that Jeter does. But he can play a hell of a shortstop and he runs like the wind. :D

[The Poet]

But he can play a hell of a shortstop and he runs like the wind. :D

No argument with that, brother.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one 8-1 tp the Ranger...thanks a lot Pelfrey. :td :td

[kelmac07]

Mets pound the Rangers today 14-5. Guess that means we will be shutout tomorrow. :r :r

[jonumberone]

Mets pound the Rangers today 14-5. Guess that means we will be shutout tomorrow. :r :r

I was thinking the same thing :D

[kelmac07]

Mets take the series with an 8-5 win. Gee wins his 8th start and Reyes goes 4-5 with another triple and stolen base. These two have been bright spots on a rather dismal year.

[kelmac07]

Mets are lighting up the Tigers 9-0, with 12 hits, in the 4th inning. Reyes is already 3-3 with another triple and stolen base. :tu :tu

[jonumberone]

Reyes is already 3-3 with another triple and stolen base. :tu :tu

Enjoy it while you can!
Trading deadline is only a month away! :2

[BigAsh]

Mets give new meaning to "Big Bang Theory"....no "slams " last year and 2 tonite.....see Mac, I can be objective...

[kelmac07]

Enjoy it while you can!
Trading deadline is only a month away! :2

I know, I know!!!

Mets give new meaning to "Big Bang Theory"....no "slams " last year and 2 tonite.....see Mac, I can be objective...

Tell me about it Keith!!

[jonumberone]

Didn't KRod have a slam last year?
Oh wait, no, that was an assault charge. :D

[kelmac07]

Didn't KRod have a slam last year?
Oh wait, no, that was an assault charge. :D

Badda Bing!! :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

Dom...this is for you...:r :r :r

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TTBcsLyVfA

[kelmac07]

And this one is for Dom & Keith :r :r :r

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REKrYh9hF4g

[Dave128]

What a game!

[The Poet]

Congratulations for making it over .500, at long last. Now let's see if you can stay there long enough to drop below against the Yankees. :D

[kelmac07]

40-39...quite an accomplishment with the pitching staff we have. :tu :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets are putting it on the Tigers again this evening. :tu

[yachties23]

wouldn't it be nice to be 5 games over come the 4th of july?

[kelmac07]

Another win last night and another slugfest...16-9. My Mets are putting some runs on the board without Wright/Davis. Two games over .500 and in third place. :tu :tu

[jonumberone]

Well at least it will be a series win.
Verlander is on the top of his game right now.
Mets are going to have a tough time tonight! :2

[kelmac07]

I agree...this will be the night we get shut out.

[357]

I agree...this will be the night we get shut out.

I hope so after my Tigs giving up 30 runs in two games. Horrible. JV has been rediculous as of late. I guess that we've expected him to elevate his game to this level. In both of his no-hitters he was threw over 100 in the 9th inning. He has perfect form and he now has command of 4 pitches. I think perfecting his changup is what has helped him take that next step. It's pretty funny watching guys wave at a pitch that is still 5 ft in front of them. Of course you can't blame them; how do you adjust when he can go from 101 down to the mid-80s with the same arm motion & speed.

[kelmac07]

Verlander tamed our bats today...as we go down 5-2.

[nayslayer]

I expected that one yesterday. I really hope they rev up against the skanks today. Only thing worse than a Yankee's fan is a Philly fan. Grampa Jeter will not play thank god, he owns the mets

[Dave128]

Bring on the Yankees!! We're ready!!

[Tyler]

Hmm? Mets stink. Hmm?

[The Poet]

Bring on the Yankees!! We're ready!!


That's the spirit!



Oh, wait . . . you didn't say WHAT you're ready for. :r

[MedicCook]

Go Yankees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[x man]

We did it, even with Robby sleepin on 3rd.

[kelmac07]

Yankees got the best of us tonight. If only Neise didn't have the sh*tty first inning.

[The Poet]

Yankees got the best of us tonight. If only Neise didn't have the sh*tty first inning.


And if pigs had wings, we'd all be wearing cowboy hats. -(P


;)

[MedicCook]

Go Yankees!!!

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one 5-2 to the Yankees and Reyes leaves with tightness in his hamstring. Here we go again.

Good news is the Nationals lost too...so we are still in 3rd place. :D

[kelmac07]

Nats win game two of their DH...we are officially in 4th place. :td :td

[MedicCook]

Go Yankees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kelmac07]

Reyes (starter) and Beltran (bench) make the NL All Star roster. How did Dillon Gee get passed over?? :confused:

[kelmac07]

Mets fight to come back (against Rivera) and win one to avoid the sweep. :tu :tu

And Mets take back possession of 3rd place. :tu

[kelmac07]

Another win last night...5-2 against the Dodgers. One game over .500. :tu :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Dodgers 6-0 last night. :tu

Bay hits two HR and Pelfrey actually pitched 6 shutout innings (it's always the 7th where he blows it). Smart move Terry Collins. :D

[Blak Smyth]

Mets beat the Dodgers 6-0 last night. :tu

Bay hits two HR and Pelfrey actually pitched 6 shutout innings (it's always the 7th where he blows it). Smart move Terry Collins. :D

My damn Dodgers are stinking it up this year!
Last night hurt, thanks for the knife twist.

[kelmac07]

Another Mets win against the Dodgers...5-3. Can you say SWEEP!! :tu :tu

[Blak Smyth]

AAAAGGGGHHHHHHH, suicidal!

[Dave128]

Nice job, Mets! The taste of victory is sweet. Let's hope they continue wanting to taste the sweetness.

[kelmac07]

Reyes going to the DL. :td :td

[kelmac07]

Mets get shutout, 6-0, by the Dodgers.

[Mattso3000]

Reyes going to the DL. :td :td

Ouch.

[Dave128]

Reyes on the DL could be good for the Mets. Who's gonna want a player that's that prone to injury? When he's healthy, he's amazing. The Mets should take that risk and resign him ASAP.

[kelmac07]

Wilpon said today that Reyes isn't going to be traded.

[kelmac07]

Mets score 3 in the top of the 9th to beat the Giants 5-2. :tu :tu

[BigAsh]

I was on vacation....come back...Mets over .500....when did that happen?!?

[kelmac07]

With Pelfrey pitching tonight (and down 2-0), worst my Mets can do at the break is 46-45...never would have thought we'd do that with the current pitching staff and with all the injuries. Terry Collins gets my vote for Manager of the Year. :D

[kelmac07]

Beltran gets moved to the starting line-up for tonight as the NL DH. I assume he'll get one AB.

[Dave128]

It's nice to see a Metsie in an All-Star uniform. I hope he gets at least on solid at-bat and represents with a hit. Hell, I'd even take a walk!

[kelmac07]

Beltran was 1-2 last night.

[jonumberone]

Mets trade Krod!

[kelmac07]

Mets trade Krod!

Love it!! :tu :tu

For cash and two players...

It was not immediately clear how much cash was involved in Tuesday's trade. It was a significant enough amount that the Commissioner's Office signed off on the deal, Melvin said.

The Mets will choose their players to be named from a list of five Brewers Minor Leaguers by a date in September. Why September? Doesn't help us this year. Better be some young pitchers.


Now he can beat people up in the Brewers Family Room. :r :r

[jonumberone]

Mets are the ones who sent the cash!

I think they could've gotten more at the deadline.
Players to be named are usually useless!

The trade was announced only a half-hour after the All-Star Game, with the Mets sending K-Rod and cash to Milwaukee for two players to be named.

[kelmac07]

Mets are the ones who sent the cash!

I think they could've gotten more at the deadline.
Players to be named are usually useless!

This was nothing more than not having to pick-up his option if he appears in 55 games (saved the Mets $ 17.5 million). Complete money saving deal by the Mets. While I understand it, I agree with you Dom....we could have gotten a better deal at the deadline.

[jonumberone]

Alderson said it was about cash!

[kelmac07]

"This trade allows us to develop and more fully utilize other members of our 2011 bullpen and offers some payroll relief as well." Straight from Sandy's mouth.

[jonumberone]

"This trade BS BS BS BS offers some payroll relief as well." Straight from Sandy's mouth.

Fixt! :D

[BigAsh]

Just read that the "sausage mascots" are asking for increased security upon K-rod's arrival...

[jonumberone]

I thought sausage was the official mascot of the SF Giants. :sh

[kelmac07]

RA Dickey and the Mets are getting rocked by the Phillies. Not the way we wanted to start the second half. :td :td