New York Mets 2011 Banter

[kelmac07]

It's almost that time of the year folks. Although my Mets did not have a promising off-season...let's see how this shapes up. :D

GO METS!!!

[kelmac07]

See...we already started out with an ERROR...2001 banter??? Mods can you please correct this to read 2011. Gonna be that kind of year fellas. :D

[tobii3]

New York Mets 2001 Banter

I'm gonna go out on a limb here...

I predict the 2001 Mets will go 82-80 and finish 3rd in the NL East.

Just a hunch.....

:D

Now, the 2011 Mets? Who knows?

[MedicCook]

:r :r :r :r :r

[yourchoice]

Looking forward to the thread this year, Mac! :D

[kelmac07]

Thanks for cleaning up my mess Peter. :D

[shvictor]

Can us Braves fans hang around here too? :D

[kelmac07]

Can us Braves fans hang around here too? :D

Sure Steve...because with Bobby Cox gone, you guys are gonna finish near the bottom of the NL East, right there with us. :D

[Ogre]

Sure Steve...because with Bobby Cox gone, you guys are gonna finish near the bottom of the NL East, right there with us. :D

I can see that!!!!:r:r

[shvictor]

Sure Steve...because with Bobby Cox gone, you guys are gonna finish near the bottom of the NL East, right there with us. :D

Bobby being gone is the reason we will make the playoffs again this year. Most overated manager in baseball history. I couldn't wait to see him leave

[Dave128]

Let's hope the new management can make some new and exciting changes this season. I'm all for a very revamped bull pen.

[jonumberone]

Since it was already renamed once,

Can the mods rename the thread to Dom and Keith torture Mac all season long :r:r

[kelmac07]

Let's hope the new management can make some new and exciting changes this season. I'm all for a very revamped bull pen.

Not liking how this is shaping up so far. :td

Since it was already renamed once,

Can the mods rename the thread to Dom and Keith torture Mac all season long :r:r

And Dom...

NO!! :r :r

[Dave128]

Not liking how this is shaping up so far. :td

agreed.....

[The Poet]

Four words, Mac . . . wait 'til next year. :D

[BigAsh]

Since it was already renamed once,

Can the mods rename the thread to Dom and Keith torture Mac all season long :r:r

Approved!

[Coach Deg]

My services are being auctioned off to root for the team of the highest bidders choice. Since if you combined my original team the Mets and my Tampa team, let's call them the Devil Rays you still wouldn't be able to win the NL East or AL East division!!!!!!!

[MedicCook]

If you have the YES Network turn it on now!!!

[kelmac07]

If you have the YES Network turn it on now!!!

Don't have it...what am I missing Ryan?

[MedicCook]

Top of the 9th, game 5 of the 2000 World Series. :tu

[kelmac07]

Continuing to execute their strategy of low-risk acquisitions on a static budget, the Mets on Monday announced that they have signed veteran pitchers Chris Capuano and Taylor Buchholz, both of whom have undergone Tommy John surgery in recent years.

GREAT!! Two more "weak arms" that will hit the DL a few times this year. :td :td

[bscottskangum]

You get your spring training invite Mac? I think everyone else got theirs

[MedicCook]

You get your spring training invite Mac? I think everyone else got theirs

:r

[kelmac07]

You get your spring training invite Mac? I think everyone else got theirs

Damnit!! Mine must have gotten lost in the mail. I know they need some lefty bullpen help...WTF??? :r :r

[BigAsh]

Top of the 9th, game 5 of the 2000 World Series. :tu

:r:r...that was cruel...funny, but cruel.....

[MedicCook]

:r:r...that was cruel...funny, but cruel.....

I thought is was awesome. :banger

[jonumberone]

I thought is was awesome. :banger

:tpd:

[yourchoice]

Continuing to execute their strategy of low-risk acquisitions on a static budget, the Mets on Monday announced that they have signed veteran pitchers Chris Capuano and Taylor Buchholz, both of whom have undergone Tommy John surgery in recent years.

GREAT!! Two more "weak arms" that will hit the DL a few times this year. :td :td

We'll see how it turns out, but I like Capuano. If I were a Met fan (:tf) I would actually be okay with his signing.

[kelmac07]

Mets sign Willie Harris to a minor league deal...I LIKE THIS!! :tu

Earlier this week, the Mets signed lefty reliever Taylor Tankersley to a Minor League contract. Not a fan of this move. Our pitching staff is gonna look like DOO DOO this year. :td

[MedicCook]

And that is different from any other year?

[Humpdebump]

Have a bad feeling about this year, I actually think it's the first year that I'm not being optimistic. Pitching isn't going to be up to par with anybody. Still, I have to get down there this year to see new stadium, last time I was there was the last year at shea, I brought my son to his first MLB game to say " Let's Go Mets "

[MedicCook]

The Mets look to be signing Scott Hairston to a minor league deal. He is a good utility player that can play just about every position and works well off the bench.

[kelmac07]

Mets sign free agent LF Scott Hairston & RHP Chris Young. Hopefully Young can regain his form...not sure about the Hairston deal.

Also signed Blaine Boyer to a minor league deal. I like this...helps add a little to the bullpen.

[MedicCook]

Hariston is a good pick up. He can play everywhere.

[jonumberone]

Mets are looking to sell part of the team.
They claim any sale will leave them with controlling interest.

Start rolling your change up Mac :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets are looking to sell part of the team.
They claim any sale will leave them with controlling interest.

Start rolling your change up Mac :tu

Emptying my piggy bank as we speak. :D

[MedicCook]

The team is only worth about $15.84 give or take.

[Humpdebump]

Sad thing is they're saying they have about $50 to $60 million coming off the books in 2012 and that they probably wouldn't invest it in new players unless it's one year commitments. Which to say never happens unless the players coming off an injury, I guess I'll look forward to 2013.

[MedicCook]

Maybe with the new baseball people in the front office they can get themselves back on track and build a team that fits the field they play in. They have a pitchers park and need a team that is based on pitching and defense.

[kelmac07]

Rumor has it that Martin Luther King III is interested in buying 20%-25% of the Mets. Curent value is $ 858 million (at 25%= $ 214.5 million). Didn't know social workers made that kind of change. :confused:

[kelmac07]

Also...Citi Field will get the 2013 All Star game. :tu :tu

[Tone-NY]

As a fan since 1962, things don't look good on all fronts this year! The minority sale of 25% sounds like the tip of the iceberg, who knows what other shoe will fall off.

2013 sounds like a good year though, Lets Go 2013 Mets!

[jonumberone]

Maybe James Dolan will buy the team :tu

[Humpdebump]

Please let Donald Trump buy the Mets. His pockets will be endless and when a player like Perez doesn't produce he'll just say " your fired ".

[kelmac07]

Please let Donald Trump buy the Mets. His pockets will be endless and when a player like Perez doesn't produce he'll just say " your fired ".

:tu :tu

[The Poet]

Well, I'm glad to see at least ONE Met fan thinks the same way I do about the possibility of Donald Trump buying into the franchise. He's said he's only interested in getting a majority share, which would mean he'd be to the Metropolitans the same type of owner George Steinbrenner was for the Yankees.

He will irritate the players, the manager, the fans, the other team owners, and the commissioner . . . and build a winning team.

[Humpdebump]

For years I have seen posts on the Mets sight and other places begging for the Wilpons to sell the team. I never really got caught up in that till now. When your home base is New York, you have a brand new stadium that you sold the naming rights to, and your own cable network, but still nickel and dime to get players and refuse to let players go who have been let downs for years it's time to go. I'm not saying they don't spend alot because I believe they are in the top 5 or so but you have to be able to cut your losses and move on. The other side of town would have gotten rid of those players and made
Improvements to make themselves better. Sorry for the rant.

[kelmac07]

If Trump buys a large share of the Mets...maybe we could get Pujols. :D

[The Poet]

If Trump buys a large share of the Mets...maybe we could get Pujols. :D

And what do you have against Albert, brother? You know damn well, if he signed with the Mets, he'd pop a hammie before the All-Star break! :r

[VirtualSmitty]

I think the Mets are going to give the Nationals a run for that fifth place title this year :tu;)

[kelmac07]

And what do you have against Albert, brother? You know damn well, if he signed with the Mets, he'd pop a hammie before the All-Star break! :r

Nothing...but we need someone to hold down 1B...with some pop io their bat. :D

I think the Mets are going to give the Nationals a run for that fifth place title this year :tu;)

I concur!!! :td

[BigAsh]

I think the Mets are going to give the Nationals a run for that fifth place title this year :tu;)

Why the hate for the Nats?...:r

[Humpdebump]

I'm excited, I read that Perez looked good. He was actually NEAR the strike zone, maybe he'll be opening day pitcher

[BigAsh]

And the saga continues...."As The Wilpons Turn"...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Hounded by a multimillion dollar lawsuit filed by the trustee trying to recover money for victims of the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme, the New York Mets acknowledged Friday they received a loan in November to help cover expenses.

"We said in October that we expected to have a short-term liquidity issue," the team said in a statement. "To address this, we did receive a loan from Major League Baseball in November. Beyond that, we will not discuss the matter any further."

The New York Times and Daily News said the loan amount was $25 million.

The trustee, Irving H. Picard, sued Mets owner Fred Wilpon, brother-in-law and team President Saul Katz and various family members and entities related to Sterling Equities, seeking at least $300 million.

Picard claimed the Mets profited with their Madoff investments and ignored warnings that his high returns might be false. Losses in the Ponzi scheme are estimated at around $20 billion.

The Wilpons have said they are victims in the scheme.

The Mets announced last month they were looking to sell a non-controlling interest in the team of 20 to 25 percent to raise several hundred million dollars. Wilpon insisted his family would remain in control of the team.

Less than two weeks ago, Moody's Investors Service lowered its outlook on the company that operates the ballpark used by the New York Mets because of the litigation. The ratings firm cut the outlook on Queens Ballpark Co. LLC to "Negative," but maintained its "Ba1" rating on the company's bonds.

[jonumberone]

You must have cut and pasted this!

There is no way you typed all that with the erection you got from reading it :noon

Looks like your day is off to a good start :tu

:r

[jonumberone]

All the talk locally is that this lawsuit will force the Wilpons to sell off the whole team.

[kelmac07]

All the talk locally is that this lawsuit will force the Wilpons to sell off the whole team.

Would not be upset. :2

[jonumberone]

Would not be upset. :2

Until James Dolan buys your team :2

The Wilpon's aren't bad owners they just have made some bad decisions.

[kelmac07]

Until James Dolan buys your team :2

The Wilpon's aren't bad owners they just have made some bad decisions.

TOO MANY bad decisions. Omar Minaya being the main one. I am keeping my fingers crossed for Trump...play like crap, you're fired!! :D

[Bruins Fan]

I thought the Mets had deep pockets? I guess not.
It will take a few years to recover from Omar.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=6159722&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

[kelmac07]

5-5 tie in 10 innings with the Braves yesterday.

[kelmac07]

Oliver Perez's line today...and we paid him $ 18M for 3 years. :tu :tu

2 IP, 4 hits, 4 earned runs, 3 BBs, 3 SOs, 18.00 ERA

Can you say released???? :D

[kelmac07]

Oliver Perez's line today...and we paid him $ 18M for 3 years. :tu :tu

2 IP, 4 hits, 4 earned runs, 3 BBs, 3 SOs, 18.00 ERA

Can you say released???? :D

Any even with Perezs crappy performance...the Mets manage to pull off a split squad win. 5-4. :tu

And a 7-1 win vs the University of Michigan. Capuano looked good.

I am enjoying the wins while I can. :D

[Humpdebump]

Always liked Cap just hope he holds up. As for Perez......how can you say your going in a different direction with gm, manager etc... And still have this guy on the team, it's a joke. The funny thing is he was saying that the guys that he walked were taking some really good pitches and he didn't want to give them anything to hit. The 3 batters that he walked were back to back to back. GET RID OF HIM NOW.........

[jonumberone]

Carlos Beltran has asked that he be moved to right field to benefit the team.
Stand up move by Beltran who has never gotten the respect or credit he deserves from Met fans!

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=6166534

[kelmac07]

Carlos Beltran has asked that he be moved to right field to benefit the team.
Stand up move by Beltran who has never gotten the respect or credit he deserves from Met fans!

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=6166534

And he realizes that he has lost a step. :D

[Dave128]

Maybe, if he stays healthy in right field, he'll produce more with his bat (like he's paid to do anyway).

[jonumberone]

Beltran who has never gotten the respect or credit he deserves from Met fans!


Maybe, if he stays healthy in right field, he'll produce more with his bat (like he's paid to do anyway).

See what I mean :rolleyes:

[BigAsh]

hahaha...point well made Dom....:r

[Dave128]

He's being paid a ton of money and this is his contract year. He needs to say and do whatever it takes for the possibility of a return to the team next year. Maybe, with his age, he'll only come back as a defensive bench player. I like him and I'd be willing to accept that, but that will only happen if he stays healthy this year and shows what he was hired to do with his bat.

[BigAsh]

not much of a defensive bench player with his wheels though....

[kelmac07]

Not appreaciated by fans? He's a BUM!!! :td

[Dave128]

not much of a defensive bench player with his wheels though....

You would be correct. My mistake. I should have said offensive bench player.

[kelmac07]

Met ALREADY at the bottom of the Spring Training standings. :td :td

This is going to be a rough year for me. But I am and always will be a Mets fan!! :D

[jonumberone]

But I am and always will be a Mets fan!! :D

Poor Kellie :rolleyes:
:r :r

[Superbad]

Hey Mac. If you can get down here to Port St. Lucie by 1pm tomorrow, someone at the Smoke Inn gave me 4 tickets to the Mets v. Cards game.

[kelmac07]

Hey Mac. If you can get down here to Port St. Lucie by 1pm tomorrow, someone at the Smoke Inn gave me 4 tickets to the Mets v. Cards game.

Wish I could Bobby!! :D

[TBone]

I heard in order to be more competitive the Mets were leaving the league and joining the Southern Fast Ball league...did I hear correctly??

[kelmac07]

I heard in order to be more competitive the Mets were leaving the league and joining the Southern Fast Ball league...did I hear correctly??

Keep adding that fuel on the fire Tbone!! :D

[Superbad]

I thought they were going to join the southern geriatric slow pitch league....




:r

[jonumberone]

I thought they were going to join the southern geriatric slow pitch league....




:r

They will probably lead that league in strikeouts too :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

That's it fellas...pile on.

[Humpdebump]

Look at the bright side, how much worse can it get. After the last 3 yrs of thinking to myself that this could be the year I have no expectations for this year. So anything besides EVERY player getting injured will be a positive.

[jonumberone]

WSJ is reporting that the mets will face additional allegations in the Madoff scandal.
The new allegations are expected to raise the amount of money already being sought by trustee Irving H. Picard. It is reported that he is currently seeking over 1 Billion dollars.

[kelmac07]

WSJ is reporting that the mets will face additional allegations in the Madoff scandal.
The new allegations are expected to raise the amount of money already being sought by trustee Irving H. Picard. It is reported that he is currently seeking over 1 Billion dollars.

Not the Mets facing allegations....the Wilpons facing allegations!!! :r :r :r

[Dave128]

What happens if the Wilpon's have to declare bankruptcy? Does the team go belly-up or do they simply get sold?

[jonumberone]

From what I read Dave the Mets.......I mean Wilpons (sorry Mac :) ) are not broke.
The problem they have is that most of their money is not liquid and is tied up in Real Estate.
If they need cash, they have to sell a building, and that takes time.
It is possible that creditors will simply seize their real estate holdings.

[Dave128]

Thanks. I was really hoping they would have to sell the team! The Mets nead some drastic help. New owners would be a good start.

[BigAsh]

I just read that trustee Irving H. Picard is seizing Carlos Beltran and Ollie Perez knocking $7.46 off of what the Wilpons owe....you read it on the internet (here) therefore must be true... :r:r

[Humpdebump]

Great, now Perez pitches two scorless innings. Brass will start thinking he's got his stuff back and that theres hope instead of cutting him.

[jonumberone]

Reports are surfacing stating by the start of next season the plan is to cut the Mets $140 million payroll in half. :O

[Humpdebump]

Beltran sits next game after being sore from DHing, and then some people wonder why he gets the criticism.

[jonumberone]

Beltran sits next game after being sore from DHing, and then some people wonder why he gets the criticism.

:confused:

It's spring training!
If he's not right should he push it and miss games that matter?
Reyes has milked more injuries than anyone else on that team, yet the majority of Met fans still consider him un-tradeable!
Beltran has had more big hits than Wright and Reyes combined :2

[BigAsh]

Dude...you must be bored.....:r

[jonumberone]

Dude...you must be bored.....:r

:D

Just seeing what life's like on the bottom! ;)

;s

:r

[BigAsh]

:D

Just seeing what life's like on the bottom! ;)

;s

:r

hahahahaha.....now THAT'S Funny!! :r

[Humpdebump]

:confused:

It's spring training!
If he's not right should he push it and miss games that matter?
Reyes has milked more injuries than anyone else on that team, yet the majority of Met fans still consider him un-tradeable!
Beltran has had more big hits than Wright and Reyes combined :2

Haha, I am bored but it seems every year he has some kind of small injury that seems to effect him all year and always says he's not 100 %. I know spring training has just begun but it kin of gets old. When and if he's heathy he could be a monster but it's always something. As for Reyes, can I start a new thread :D

[Humpdebump]

hahahahaha.....now THAT'S Funny!! :r

What...... No it's not ;)

[kelmac07]

Enough Mets Bashing for one day fellas.

[Humpdebump]

Beltran out 3 - 4 days with knee tendenitis. Yes, I'm a little disgruntled Met fan today. They're also going to see if Perez can be a $12 mil. situational pitcher.

[kelmac07]

For $ 3 million...I'll pitch the 6-7 innings. Still p*ssed off I didn't get my Spring Training Invite. :td :td

[jonumberone]

If Perez and Castillo come north, Met fans should riot :2

[kelmac07]

Perez continues to impress....NOT!!! 3 more innings pitched...3 more earned runs. David Wright is still hitless in Spring Training.

[Dave128]

I just read that Beltran has left knee tendinitis from compensating for his right knee and will be out of the line up four or five days.....here we go again (already).

[Humpdebump]

" I need everyone to stand up and shout ", LETS GO METS, LETS GO METS, LETS GO METS

[Humpdebump]

Perez continues to impress....NOT!!! 3 more innings pitched...3 more earned runs. David Wright is still hitless in Spring Training.

He even said after the game that he felt great and that he deserved another chance to start.

[yourchoice]

This week's SI's Point After was about the Mets. Funniest line in the article, referred to them as the "New York Debts". :r
Posted via Mobile Device

[kelmac07]

This week's SI's Point After was about the Mets. Funniest line in the article, referred to them as the "New York Debts". :r
Posted via Mobile Device

Ouch!!! :sl :sl

[Humpdebump]

I read an article out of the post where they were saying because of everything going on with the Wilpons that they might be better off having a fire sale. They even suggested trading Pelfrey to the Yankees. :td

[kelmac07]

Pitching staff looked good today...Niese threw 4 2/3 innings of scoreless ball, Isringhausen even looked good. Offense was clicking. Wait...pinch me...it's still spring training. :D:D

[Humpdebump]

MLS thinks the Wilpons would be good owners for a new team in New York. I guess they don't read the papers.

[elderboy02]

Just saw on ESPN that Johan might miss the whole season. Something tells me that Mac won't be in a good mood today.

[kelmac07]

Just saw on ESPN that Johan might miss the whole season. Something tells me that Mac won't be in a good mood today.

That and the fact that we got rocked by the Braves 12-0 yesterday. :td :td

[Humpdebump]

The Mets are on the hook for $77.5 million to Santana, and he may never win a game for them again. Think about that for a second. That makes lefty specialist Oliver Perez look like a bargain at $36 million down the drain.
This gut really ticked me off this morning. To compare Santana to Perez is an absolute joke. His whole article in the Post pretty much says that Santana's career is done. I realize he has had shoulder surgery and will prob be out for whole year, but how can you say he's done when he hasn't even started rehabbing yet. He brings up Wang's and Prior's name of people who haven't recovered from surgery, why not bring up the ones who have. Sorry, just ranting

[kelmac07]

Oliver Perez pitches 2/3 of an inning...doesn't give up any runs and earns the win. :tu All that for $ 36 million?? :td

Chris Young continues to look good and David Wright is finally hitting the ball again. Ike Davis continues to be "en fuego".

[Humpdebump]

Mac, I read an article where Wright was saying that this spring he wanted to fall behind in the count to try to get netter at it. He was saying how he had problems with that last year so hopefully that is why his spring numbers are like that.

[Humpdebump]

Yeah, Mets releas Castillo. One down one to go :noon

[kelmac07]

Yeah, Mets releas Castillo. One down one to go :noon

:tu :tu Now Perez!! :D

[Humpdebump]

Beltran gets cortisone shot and hasn't even takin the field yet. This guy has had no luck. I guess it could be worse for him, he could be getting sued for $1 Billion dollars

[Humpdebump]

I think Perez pitched his last game for the Mets

[kelmac07]

MLB.com reports that Mets are expected to release Oliver Perez. :tu :tu

[Humpdebump]

MLB.com reports that Mets are expected to release Oliver Perez. :tu :tu

Fingers are crossed :noon

[kelmac07]

It's official...and about damn time!!

Divorce becomes final: Mets release Perez

:wo :wo :wo :wo :wo

[kelmac07]

And on another note...the Phillies have signed Luis Castillo to a minor league deal. Let me know how that works out for ya. :r :r :r

[jonumberone]

And on another note...the Phillies have signed Luis Castillo to a minor league deal. Let me know how that works out for ya.

My guess is a 320 BA, 410 OB%, 35 steals :sh

:r :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

My guess is a 320 BA, 410 OB%, 35 steals :sh

:r :r :r

Dom...you must be smoking crack!! :sl

And how many errors will he have?

[jonumberone]

you're right Mac.........20SB ;) :r

Castillio hated it here, I think he's a good ballplayer who will be motivated to perform.
The numbers I listed are unrealistic but 300, 375, 20 with 100 runs scored isn't out of the realm of possibility. :2

Castillio was the Mets best player in 09, and no one cared because he dropped a pop-up!!

[bscottskangum]

Castillio was the Mets best player in 09, and no one cared because he dropped a pop-up!!

Best player on the Mets..... not sayin much :=:

[yourchoice]

And on another note...the Phillies have signed Luis Castillo to a minor league deal. Let me know how that works out for ya. :r :r :r

Heard it earlier today. First thing I thought of was this thread! :r Never liked the guy...but being a Met and Marlin, who would? :) We'll see how this plays out. Amaro said he'll either make the major league roster or be released. Wouldn't surprise me if it was the latter..

[kelmac07]

you're right Mac.........20SB ;) :r

Castillio hated it here, I think he's a good ballplayer who will be motivated to perform.
The numbers I listed are unrealistic but 300, 375, 20 with 100 runs scored isn't out of the realm of possibility. :2

Castillio was the Mets best player in 09, and no one cared because he dropped a pop-up!!

Hardly the best player on the '09 team...David Wright held those honors. He had some good years and I believe he WAS a good ballplayer. He has lost his range, his wheels aren't what they used to be, nor is his bat, and I believe NY fans got in his head. He may perform better in a smaller market (not sure Philly is that market).

[jonumberone]

In 09 Wright had 10 HR and 74 Rbi and batted cleanup most of the year.......not sure how that qualifies him as the Mets best player ............ if it does, it says more about the Mets than I can ever post here :D

[kelmac07]

In 09 Wright had 10 HR and 74 Rbi and batted cleanup most of the year.......not sure how that qualifies him as the Mets best player ............ if it does, it says more about the Mets than I can ever post here :D

Yes, his power #s weren't great...but he hit .307, had 27SBs, .950 fielding pct (not so great) and established himself as the Mets leader. He had a SOLID year. Better numbers than Castillo. True he batted clean-up...in a very soft hitting lineup. Most RBIs, next closest was Daniel Murphy with 63 and Beltran with 48. Come on man!!

[BigAsh]

In 09 Wright had 10 HR and 74 Rbi and batted cleanup most of the year.......not sure how that qualifies him as the Mets best player ............ if it does, it says more about the Mets than I can ever post here :D

:r:r

[BigAsh]

My guess is a 320 BA, 410 OB%, 35 steals :sh

:r :r :r :r

hahahaha.....also funny....and no Ollie this year?....Damn, there goes some good fodder....might have to "think" a bit in Mets chat....

[Humpdebump]

It's official...and about damn time!!

Divorce becomes final: Mets release Perez

:wo :wo :wo :wo :wo

Jumping with joy. Already this year is off to a great start, can only go up from here. Mets are predicted to be bottom dwellers so maybe releasing some dead weight will o ly help them off the ground.

[jonumberone]

Mets are predicted to be bottom dwellers so maybe releasing some dead weight will o ly help them off the ground.

Hard to get off the ground when your season is below it :D

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3BaJMgGKAmE/RwADGqUy_oI/AAAAAAAABqY/X948uxyQIQU/s400/mets+tombstone.php

If I knew how to photoshop that would say 2011 :r

[BigAsh]

Hard to get off the ground when your season is below it :D

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3BaJMgGKAmE/RwADGqUy_oI/AAAAAAAABqY/X948uxyQIQU/s400/mets+tombstone.php

If I knew how to photoshop that would say 2011 :r

....and 2008...'09.....hahaha....sorry Mac, I'm bored....

[Humpdebump]

Hard to get off the ground when your season is below it :D

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3BaJMgGKAmE/RwADGqUy_oI/AAAAAAAABqY/X948uxyQIQU/s400/mets+tombstone.php

If I knew how to photoshop that would say 2011 :r

Oooohhh that ain't right:sl

[kelmac07]

That is as wrong as two boys in bed!! :D

[Ogre]

Shouldn't this thread be in the Joke section. I am getting some good laughs out of it!!!!

[BigAsh]

Here ya go Larry....another Mets "choker":
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll369/kdos66/CIGAR/Metschoker.jpg

[Humpdebump]

Here ya go Larry....another Mets "choker":
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll369/kdos66/CIGAR/Metschoker.jpg

What the $?&!

[Humpdebump]

Try all you want, today is a great day as a Met fan and more are coming our way :noon :D

[Ogre]

Here ya go Larry....another Mets "choker":
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll369/kdos66/CIGAR/Metschoker.jpg

Standard team issue?? They have been wearing them for a few years now!!!

[kelmac07]

Manuel gone...check!!

Minaya gone...check!!

Castillo gone...check!!

Perez gone...check!!

Staying out of the NL East cellar...still to be determined. :D :D

[BigAsh]

Manuel gone...check!!

Minaya gone...check!!

Castillo gone...check!!

Perez gone...check!!

Staying out of the NL East cellar...still to be determined. :D :D

All good things for you brother!!

[Dave128]

Manuel gone...check!!

Minaya gone...check!!

Castillo gone...check!!

Perez gone...check!!

Staying out of the NL East cellar...still to be determined. :D :D

I'd say this is a very nice start.

[jonumberone]

Vegas has the Mets season wins total pegged at Over/Under 77!
What do you think?

Jonumberone - under - 73

[kelmac07]

Vegas has the Mets season wins total pegged at Over/Under 77!
What do you think?

Jonumberone - under - 73

77? I say under. I'd be happy with 73. :D

I don't think the pitching staff can hold on to that many.

[jonumberone]

77? I say under. I'd be happy with 73. :D

I don't think the pitching staff can hold on to that many.

Easy money :D

[BigAsh]

77? I say under. I'd be happy with 73. :D

I don't think the pitching staff can hold on to that many.

thats it....aim low....keeps disappointment in check!

I say they don't talley 70 wins.....even without Ollie :D

[kelmac07]

Catillo shows up a day late to Phillies camp. Hmmmm, seems his sh*tty playing wasn't the only thing the Mets released him for.

[Humpdebump]

Catillo shows up a day late to Phillies camp. Hmmmm, seems his sh*tty playing wasn't the only thing the Mets released him for.

He even had the nerve to say that the Mets didn't give him a chance. Bye-Bye

[Humpdebump]

vegas has the mets season wins total pegged at over/under 77!
What do you think?

Jonumberone - under - 73

81 :d

[BigAsh]

Catillo shows up a day late to Phillies camp. Hmmmm, seems his sh*tty playing wasn't the only thing the Mets released him for.

I doubt he makes the club....

[BigAsh]

81 :d

damn son....you smokin' more than just cigars?? :r

[Humpdebump]

damn son....you smokin' more than just cigars?? :r

Haha, just cigars :D but I think they got rid of some baggage and picked up a couple guys. Not having Santana hurts but barring injuries I think they have some good players and if they get on a roll early maybe they'll even make a trade for a second baseman. Like I said IF THEY STAY HEALTHY

[76GTFan]

Is it already that time for Mets killing season? The Bravos are ready!!!!

[Humpdebump]

Mets are gonna tomahawk their a$$ :D

[MedicCook]

Awesome headline:

Jason Bay could start season on DL

:r

[Humpdebump]

Awesome headline:



:r

Don't worry, with the age of the Yankees there will be plenty of DL reports :D

[MedicCook]

Don't worry, with the age of the Yankees there will be plenty of DL reports :D

I would take the Yankees Triple-A team over the Mets.

[Humpdebump]

I would take the Yankees Triple-A team over the Mets.

Who knows, you just might see them :r

[kelmac07]

I would take the Yankees Triple-A team over the Mets.

I'll take that bet!! :D

[kelmac07]

Applaud Mets management for giving R.A. Dickey the opening day start!! :tu :tu

[MedicCook]

Is he the knuckleballer?

[kelmac07]

Is he the knuckleballer?

That's him.

[MedicCook]

There needs to be more knuckleballers pitching.

[kelmac07]

Bay starts the season on the DL. Here we go already. :td :td

[kelmac07]

Applaud Mets management for giving R.A. Dickey the opening day start!! :tu :tu

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :td :td :td

Looks like the Mets have changed their mind...Opening Day start is going to Mike Pelfrey.

[Humpdebump]

Bay starts the season on the DL. Here we go already. :td :td

Not sure if that's a bad thing, I don't think it's real serious ( hopefully ) and now with Perez and Castillo gone he might have gotten the boos at CITI during introductions on opening day there

[MedicCook]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :td :td :td

Looks like the Mets have changed their mind...Opening Day start is going to Mike Pelfrey.

So the Mets will start the season 0-1.

[BigAsh]

Shocking news....Castillo cut by Phillies....:D

[kelmac07]

Hmmmm...didn't see that one coming. :D

Shocking news....Castillo cut by Phillies....:D

[BigAsh]

almost as shocking as when I heard the Phils scooped the Yanks for Cliff Lee

[Humpdebump]

Wish he stayed with TEXAS

[jonumberone]

Wish he stayed with TEXAS

And Halladay stayed in Toronto
And Oswalt stayed in Houston
And Hamels never returned to form

:noon:noon:noon:noon

[BigAsh]

And Halladay stayed in Toronto
And Oswalt stayed in Houston
And Hamels never returned to form

:noon:noon:noon:noon

Quite poetic....thanks Dom! :D

[Humpdebump]

:sl

[kelmac07]

Opening Day for us today!!!

Dear Mets Fans:

With our 2011 opener tonight in Florida, I want to make this pledge to Mets fans — our team will play the game the right way.

We will always hustle on the bases, run balls down in the outfield and never take anything for granted, no matter the score of the game.

We had a great Spring Training. From day one my message has been look ahead, not backward, and not to worry about what the people outside the clubhouse are saying. If we pitch and play defense like I know we can, we will surprise a lot of people, a lot of people.

I stack our lineup against anyone else's in the league. Getting Carlos Beltran back and hitting cleanup is really big. The way Carlos handled his move to right field was one of the classiest things I have ever seen. Angel Pagan is coming off a great season. While we had a little setback this week with Jason Bay — who was swinging the bat well — going on the Disabled List, he shouldn't be out too long. We believe with the three of them on the field, we have one of the top outfields in baseball.

Our infield is anchored by the two All-Stars on the left side: David Wright at third and Jose Reyes at short. I think David will add on to his numbers from last year and Jose is ready to have a tremendous season. He is one of the most dynamic players in the game. Ike Davis will continue to develop at first base and Jose Thole is one of the fine young catchers in the game. Brad Emaus, a Rule Five pick, got better and better as the spring went on and won the second base job.

On the mound, sure we are going to miss Johan Santana until he comes back, hopefully in mid-year. But this spring, I think we established a solid rotation with Mike Pelfrey, followed by R.A. Dickey and Jonathon Niese. Chris Young and Chris Capuano proved that they are healthy and they really strengthen us on the back end.

We remade our bullpen and we think we have quality arms who throw strikes to get to closer Francisco Rodriguez. K-Rod has just had a fantastic spring and I never have seen him throwing better. People like Bobby Parnell, D.J. Carrasco, Taylor Buchholz, Blaine Boyer, Tim Byrdak and Pedro Beato, another Rule V selection who is from Queens, will give us a solid pen.

I believe we have fortified our bench with the additions of Scott Hairston, Willie Harris, Ronny Paulino (who will begin the year on the Disabled List), and Chin-lung Hu along with Daniel Murphy.

It's been 12 years since I have started a season as a major league manager. I can't tell you how proud I am to be leading the New York Mets and am very excited about the season ahead.

Thanks for your support and see you at Citi Field.

Sincerely,

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/collins_email_sig_150x781.jpg

Terry Collins

[jonumberone]

http://www.icis.com/blogs/asian-chemical-connections/wishful_thinking180.jpg

[BigAsh]

Dear Mets fans,

Sorry for the last letter, I know I was rambling but me and Ollie were on a real bender....man that guy is great, can't pitch worth a sh!t but fun to be around!...Anyway, Mr. Wilpon gave me an extra $50K to write that crap, seems he still has a boatload of cash from the Madoff deals he made (man, he rocks that "F the Poor" t-shirt his wife bought him in Boca)...But, me and Ollie hit it big in AC...let it all ride on "Red", as that'll be the color winning the NL Esat anyway...WooHoo, ol' Fred can shove it and I'll say what I really think...WE SUCK!....Omar screwed us up real good....Last I saw, can't win without pitching...or hitting...Please, though, do us a favor and cough up some big bucks to sit in those outrageously expensive seats behind home plate at Citi, makes us look bad on TV with those empty....

Hugs,
Terry Collins

[Humpdebump]

It's so funny to see that Spanky fans always seem to be worried about the METS :D glad to see Arod is already back to shenanigans should be a fun year :r

[kelmac07]

It's gonna be a longgggggggggggggggg year.

[Humpdebump]

I think it's gonna be better than the last couple of years. They have a decent lineup and Pelf, Neise and Dickey will be alright. Just hope Young and Cap stay healthy. Collins will be better than Manuel and there's a smart G.M. Now ownership is a different story.

[Humpdebump]

Now I'm pissed, I was out last night so couldn't wAtch game but listened on radio. I was all set to watch game to Ohhh when I turn on sports net new York only to find a screen saying dish network and sny are in contract negotiations. Are you kidding, with the amount they charger per month this is BS

[kelmac07]

2-2 in the bottom of the 7th. Wright has hit a dinger and Neise has looked good. Keeping fingers crossed.

[kelmac07]

K-Rod tries to give one away but Wright knocks in the winning run in the 10th. Sad thing is that K-Rod gets the win. .500!! :tu :tu

[Humpdebump]

I don't think KROD blew a save all pre season, then his first shot and he blows it. Good win, just wish I was able to see it. :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets take their first series of the season...surprised me. Bullpen looked good (except for K-Rods meltdown). Not sure they can hold it together all year. Offense scored some runs in the series...and the weekend's biggest producer...Willie Harris. Someone new each night. :tu :tu

[yourchoice]

I give up...I can't top this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=okXhAC78d4Q

Apparently an SNY employee snuck it in the broadcast after opening day and yahoo! picked up on it.http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/..... (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Mocking-8216-Family-Guy-8217-bit-works-way-i?urn=mlb-wp2295)

:r :r :r :r

I know they're over 2-1, but wow. I can't believe an SNY employee had the balls to work that bit into the broadcast.

[Humpdebump]

I'm sure he won't be there for long, what a dumb ass. Good way to start the year by taking a series on the road. Last year it took till June to do that. Tuff series coming up in Philly. LETS GO METS :tu

[jonumberone]

Bullpen looked good (except for K-Rods meltdown).

At least he didn't beat anyone up :D

I give up...I can't top this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=okXhAC78d4Q

Apparently an SNY employee snuck it in the broadcast after opening day and yahoo! picked up on it.http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/..... (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Mocking-8216-Family-Guy-8217-bit-works-way-i?urn=mlb-wp2295)

I know they're over 2-1, but wow. I can't believe an SNY employee had the balls to work that bit into the broadcast.

Had me roaring with laughter!!
Only the Mets :D

[BigAsh]

I give up...I can't top this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=okXhAC78d4Q

Apparently an SNY employee snuck it in the broadcast after opening day and yahoo! picked up on it.http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/..... (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Mocking-8216-Family-Guy-8217-bit-works-way-i?urn=mlb-wp2295)

:r :r :r

I know they're over 2-1, but wow. I can't believe an SNY employee had the balls to work that bit into the broadcast.

:tu:tu

[kelmac07]

Mets putting it on the Phillies tonight!! :tu :tu

[Humpdebump]

Nice win :tu hopefully take 2 out of 3. Got Pelf pitching tomorrow the Neise bs Doc. Not sure who's pitching against Pelf.

[Humpdebump]

Also...... Still pissed I can't watch these games, gotta go online to get updates

[kelmac07]

Way to WHOOP the Phillies last night. Wright goes 4-5, Reyes got a few hits and Chris Young looked very good... and at the plate (3-3). :tu :tu

[BigAsh]

Glad I never got around to the "Hey Mac lets bet a fiver" PM....:D....I'll give it to the Mets, a good win.....

[kelmac07]

Phillies are paying back the favor tonight. :td :td

[kelmac07]

We come back from being down 7-0 and then give a few right back. There's that bullpen I was expecting. :D

[Humpdebump]

Tuff loss, you like to get the win when you come back by 7 to tie the game. Coming into the season Pelf was the least pitcher I was worried about, tuff way to start season but I'm sure he'll turn it around. Gotta hope Doc has an off day tomorrow and we can sneak a win.

[BigAsh]

Mets get SPANKED!!....Philly-Style!!....11-0 :tu

[Humpdebump]

Spanked...... Hammered....... Owned, wow they got beat bad. I didn't think they would score a lot but man did they give up some runs.

[TBone]

Wow what a beating the Mets took...how bout them Yankees...

[kelmac07]

Another a$$-whopping!! :td :td

[Humpdebump]

C'mon, we can't win the home opener.........

[kelmac07]

Bullpen did us in again!! :td :td

[kelmac07]

Won 8-4 to even the series with the Nats. Beltran finally wakes up with two jacks!! And 4-4 for the year... .500 ball is more than I am expecting this year!!

[Humpdebump]

Cap pitched good too. Still haven't been able to see a game yet. Searched my guide and this first o e is next Sunday......bummer

[kelmac07]

Bullpen blows Chris Youngs gem!!! :td :td

[kelmac07]

And the bullpen meltdown continues in the 11th to give the Nats the game. :td

[Humpdebump]

Unbelievable, loose two out of three in home opener :sl

[kelmac07]

And the game of "put another quarter in the merry-go-round" starts very early this year...at least it's not the DL (yet).

After another disappointing outing by a taxed bullpen, the Mets will add two relievers to their roster before Monday's game against the Rockies.
Jason Isringhausen, who was drafted by the Mets in 1991 and made his Major League debut with the club in 1995, will join Ryota Igarashi in making the trip to Queens. To clear room on their roster, the Mets designated Blaine Boyer for assignment and optioned Lucas Duda to Triple-A Buffalo. Boyer took the loss in relief to the Nationals on Sunday after allowing four runs in two innings.

Trying very hard not to laugh. :r :r :r (couldn't help myself)

[jonumberone]

Jason Isringhausen

Generation K is back!!!!! :banger

Speaking of K's......Met batters had 17 of them today! :jd :D :noon

[Humpdebump]

Generation K is back!!!!! :banger

Speaking of K's......Met batters had 17 of them today! :jd :D :noon

Uhgh, don't remind me, at least Izzy made a little bit of a career for himself. I remember the first game Pulsipher pitched in the bigs, I think it was against Yanks. I remember how amped he was and thought Ohhh yeah. Boy was I wrong :sl

[bscottskangum]

Mets lose 7-6. Reyes with two triples, good night for my fantasy team :tu

[Humpdebump]

Another night for the bullpen Mac..... Starting to get old too soon into the season, hopefully they turn it around quick.

[kelmac07]

This is getting old REAL QUICK!! :td :td

[jonumberone]

And the bullpen meltdown continues in the 11th to give the Nats the game. :td

Bullpen did us in again!! :td

Bullpen blows Chris Youngs gem!!! :td

Another night for the bullpen Mac

I'm beginning to see a trend here :hm :D

[kelmac07]

Rainout!! :tu :tu :tu

Bullpen will have a hard time blowing this one. :D :D

[jonumberone]

Rainout!!

Bullpen will have a hard time blowing this one. :D :D

:r :lr :r

[Humpdebump]

Uhhhh :sl again

[kelmac07]

At least this time it wasn't the bullpen...it was the starter (like that makes it any better).

[kelmac07]

Way to lose both games of the doubleheader!! :td :td

Still rooting for a .500 season. :D

[TheTraveler]

Way to lose both games of the doubleheader!! :td :td

Still rooting for a .500 season. :D

We can do eeeet! :tu

[Humpdebump]

Can just go up from here :tu

[BigAsh]

....and Boof is done for the year....there goes your savior.....:D

[Humpdebump]

....and Boof is done for the year....there goes your savior.....:D

Haha, then maybe we'll be towards top of draft so we can anticipate the arrival of yet another highly rated bust :D but I'm still looking for them to turn this around, I smell a 12 game win streak comin :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets send Chris Young to the DL...and so it begins.

[BigAsh]

Mets send Chris Young to the DL...and so it begins.

....wrong.....began 2007....:r


;s

[Humpdebump]

Fernando Martinez back on DL too.....

[kelmac07]

Game one...give up four dingers, lose the game. :td

[kelmac07]

Nice to see Pelfrey stinking it up in game #2 of the doubleheader. Guess he's gonna be 0-3 and we have lost 7 in a row.

[Humpdebump]

I have to admit I never thought they would open the season up this badly. They're bound to win at some point

[kelmac07]

Mets currently own the worst record in the NL at 4-11 (.267). Only Boston at 3-10 (.231) is worse than us...for now.

[jonumberone]

Mets currently own the worst record in the NL at 4-11 (.267). Only Boston at 3-10 (.231) is worse than us...for now.

Sounds like a dream come true for us Yankee fans :D:D

[kelmac07]

Sounds like a dream come true for us Yankee fans :D:D

Draft 2012...looking better everyday!! :tu :tu

[kelmac07]

:wo :wo We finally one one!!

[Humpdebump]

Yaaayyyyy we won a game :noon

[kelmac07]

And yet another pitcher roster move...Pat Misch designated for assignment. There is also scuttle of the Mets trading Pelfrey...whom has yet to pan out into the top pitcher they projected him to be.

The ENTIRE pitching staff needs to be revamped!!!! The sad thing is that everyone knew this coming into this season. But with these crazy-a$$ salaries that Beltran, Castillo (now gone), and Perez (also gone) have...it's killing us. Can't blame Sandy Alderson for this mess...thanks Minaya!!

2014 is looking good!! :D :D

[Humpdebump]

Your right on Mac, I remember when they signed Perez to that ridiculous salary Derek Lowe was a FA too, but they didn't want to spend an extra 3 mil per year. How'd that pan out .......

[BigAsh]

And yet another pitcher roster move...Pat Misch designated for assignment. There is also scuttle of the Mets trading Pelfrey...whom has yet to pan out into the top pitcher they projected him to be.

The ENTIRE pitching staff needs to be revamped!!!! The sad thing is that everyone knew this coming into this season. But with these crazy-a$$ salaries that Beltran, Castillo (now gone), and Perez (also gone) have...it's killing us. Can't blame Sandy Alderson for this mess...thanks Minaya!!

2014 is looking good!! :D :D

Omar....the gift that keeps on giving...:D

[kelmac07]

And yet another close game that the bullpen turns into a blowout. :td :td

[jonumberone]

Only Boston at 3-10 (.231) is worse than us...for now.

Mets 5 - 12 (.294)
That didn't take long!! :D

[BigAsh]

Mets 5 - 12 (.294)
That didn't take long!! :D

:sl

[kelmac07]

It's official...it's only April and my Mets suck!! But..I'm still a fan. :D :D :D

[BigAsh]

It's official...it's only April and my Mets suck!! But..I'm still a fan. :D :D :D

Funny, I thought me, Dom and Ryan made that official back in January :r


Long season brother, I guarantee you the mets will win at least 30-35 more before October:tu

[TBone]

Mets 5 - 12 (.294)
That didn't take long!! :D

Red Sox 6-11 we ran over the METS...

[kelmac07]

We win another... :wo :wo