New York Mets 2012 Banter

[kelmac07]

Didn't I call you opening day?
Do you expect me to shove my hands down your pants and give you a stroke every time the Mets win?
It's only 3 games, let's not act like the Mets are now favorites in the east.
Enjoy your turn in the sun, it's only a matter of time! :D

:sl

Rolling on the floor!! :r :r

[BigAsh]

Didn't I call you opening day?
Do you expect me to shove my hands down your pants and give you a stroke every time the Mets win?
It's only 3 games, let's not act like the Mets are now favorites in the east.
Enjoy your turn in the sun, it's only a matter of time! :D

:sl

he's got a way with words!

[Dave128]

Mets win again! This is Amazin'!

[kelmac07]

Still in first place...and with a two game lead (enjoying this while I can). Mets come back from 3-0 to beat the Nationals 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth. Pelfrey looks like sh#t early (what else is new), at least he didn't get the win. Nieuwenhuis hits his first ML HR. Wright and Murphy continue to hit the ball. :D

[BigAsh]

I'll be at Phillies/Mets this Friday Mac....good times!

[Dave128]

I think my B-I-L, a rabid Yankee fan, also has tickets to that game.

[kelmac07]

I'll be at Phillies/Mets this Friday Mac....good times!

Wish I was going with ya brother. :D

[jonumberone]

4-0 start, I wonder if Chris is back rooting for the team?

I'll be at Phillies/Mets this Friday Mac....good times!

You're such a schadenfreude! ;)

[kelmac07]

And we come back down to earth, losing to the Nats 6-2. Gee gave up way too many hits and Duda and Murphy looked HORRIBLE!! Both stunk on defense and stared at good pitches and swung at bad ones at the plate. Good news is that we are still in first place...for today. :D

Oh and now Wright has a fractured right pinkie. Here we go. I can't watch Cedeno play third. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

I never would have thought the DL Monster would strike this early on.

[jonumberone]

No stroke for Mac, as the Mets lose to the Nats again today! :D
Don't look now, but the Mets are only one game above 500 and making their decent into the basement of the NL East.
Told you it was only a matter of time! :noon

[kelmac07]

No stroke for Mac, as the Mets lose to the Nats again today! :D
Don't look now, but the Mets are only one game above 500 and making their decent into the basement of the NL East.
Told you it was only a matter of time! :noon

Santana looked good though...and we are still in first place (tie) for one more day. :D

[Dave128]

Nice win over the Phillies. The team looked good tonight. Dickey had a nice outing.

[kelmac07]

Dickey looked really good...and we only had 6 hits. Great series opener against the Phillies and guess what?.............

Back in first place. :D

[kelmac07]

Nats won last night...back in second place. :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Mets shutout the Phillies, 5-0. for the win. Neise looks good and Wright continues to rake!! :D

[Dave128]

Awesome game! Wright smacked a monster HR on the first pitch he saw in three days!

[kelmac07]

And the bullpen rears its ugly head in the bottom of the seventh and eight innings today...as the Phillies break open a 2-2 game with 6 runs. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Yup..pelfrey did a nice job through six. Then the bullpen did what it does best.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Braves 6-1...Gee looked AWESOME!! :D

[mkarnold1]

Not a Mets fan at all here, but I went with a few of the guys in my fantasy draft. Wright, Johan, Dan Murphy and Ike Davis in backup roles. They've done well so far and I wish them all continued success. As a Twins fan it's good to Johan get some good innings under his belt with solid K #'s. Hoping he picks up his first W tomorrow.

[jonumberone]

Was all set to pop in here and say what a nice job the Mets have done so far this season.
Then I heard they are going to honor Jose Reyes when he returns to Citi field.
Honor him for what? A NLCS game 7 loss and two historic collapses?
Maybe they want to honor him for leaving and heading to a division rival?
Apparently now the Mets are backtracking a bit, saying it will only be a video tribute.
If they had any guts, they would string together a montage of him grabbing his hammy while running the bases, and taking himself out of last seasons finale.

Only the Mets! :D

[kelmac07]

WTF??? Honor him for what??? I'm with ya on this one Dom. :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Santana gets ROCKED and Davis was playing "throw another quarter in the merry-go-round" as the Braves hammered my Mets 9-3.

[BigAsh]

Video trib of Reyes, to the soundtrack of M.C. Hammer's "Its Hammy Time"...:r

[kelmac07]

Mets get raked in a slugfest against the Braves, 14-6. There's the Mets I was expecting. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Bullpen has been showing their true colors the past couple games.

[kelmac07]

And so the decline begins...after fighting to come back against the Giants adfter being down 3-1, the Mets can't get a hit with RISP and lose 4-3 in 10 innings. :bh :bh

On another note...Beltran is raking with the Cardinals. POS!!!!

[kelmac07]

Mets tried to give one away today. :bh Up 4-1 in the top of the ninth and let the Giants tie it up. But we scored one in the bottom of the night to pull out the W. :D

[688sonarmen]

No other games on so I caught the end of this. I don't care what they say, errors make for entertaining baseball. Good job Mets!

[kelmac07]

Lincecum decides to wake up agains the Mets, as we go down 6-1 in the first game of the DH. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Second game isn't looking any better, so far...

[kelmac07]

Second game isn't looking any better, so far...

Not at all Dave...Gee is getting rocked. Looks like we'll be 8-8 after tonight. :bh :bh

[jonumberone]

The injury bug is back!
In the last two Days the Mets have placed, Cedeno, Bay and now Pelfrey on the DL.
Bay's injury (broken rib) isn't as serious as it sounds, but it looks like Pelf is done for the season.
These are brutal injuries for a team that started the season with no depth.
Mac get your glove, Sandy should be calling soon :D

[kelmac07]

Cedeno and Bay isn't a big sting...Cedeno is a punching judy with a weak glove and Bay hasn't done anything since arriving to NY. Everyone knows how I feel about Pelfrey...glad he's out of the rotation.

[kelmac07]

Mets spoil Reyes's "welcome back to NY" party with a 2-1 victory...and he goes 0-4. :tu :tu

[Dave128]

Nice win for Santana last night. He looked really good. I'm not too upset about Pelfrey or Cedano, but I think Bay has some potential. That was one hell of a face plant he did, BTW! Bay has been hurt more than not since arriving in NY. He needs to get and stay healthy. I think he could be good for the team. His bat has been historically above par for the majority of his career. Although, there must've been something wrong with him for the Sox to kick him to the curb!

[jonumberone]

Nice win for Santana last night. He looked really good. I'm not too upset about Pelfrey or Cedano, but I think Bay has some potential. That was one hell of a face plant he did, BTW! Bay has been hurt more than not since arriving in NY. He needs to get and stay healthy. I think he could be good for the team. His bat has been historically above par for the majority of his career. Although, there must've been something wrong with him for the Sox to kick him to the curb!

Santana didn't get the win last night.
As a matter of fact, the Mets have yet to score a run with him on the mound.
Hard to win games with zero support.
As for Bay, I think the majority of his injuries have come from playing hard.
It's easy to see he gives 100% when he's in the feild, regardless of how he's doing at the plate.

[Dave128]

Santana didn't get the win last night.
As a matter of fact, the Mets have yet to score a run with him on the mound.
Hard to win games with zero support.
As for Bay, I think the majority of his injuries have come from playing hard.
It's easy to see he gives 100% when he's in the feild, regardless of how he's doing at the plate.

My bad. Santana officially had a ND. The team won the game because of his outstanding performance. Based on that, and IMHO, he should get the "W". It's not his fault the team can't score. As for Bay, I can agree with your statement.

[kelmac07]

Bay may give 100% and play very hard (it's not like he's known for his defense), but he is just like Beltran. In that he signed a HUGE contract and has yet to produce in New York. Beltran had a few "decent" years, but nothing like his days in KC or his playoff performance in Houston. He just never panned out in NY. Bay has yet to hit for the power he had in Boston.

And in 18 innings, the Mets offense has provided Santana ZERO run support...ZERO!!! What do you expect from a AA line-up?? :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Marlins tonight, 5-1...Dickey looked real good. Wright becomes the Mets all time RBI leader. :D

[kelmac07]

Damn fine come from behind, walk off win beating the Marlins 3-2 this afternoon.

[mase]

Heath Bell was terrible...walked 4 in a row. Mets were fortunate today.

[Dave128]

Heath Bell was terrible...walked 4 in a row. Mets were fortunate today.

Three in a row is three in a row no matter how ugly!

[jonumberone]

Wright becomes the Mets all time RBI leader. :D

That's like saying "I'm the smartest member of the VCM"
Is it really that big of a deal? :D

;s

Nice job with the sweep.
The Mets seem to be a very streaky team thus far.
Red hot or ice cold.
They will need to be more consistent if they want to hang around for a wild card. :2

[kelmac07]

Mets were up against the Rockies 6-2...I come back and check the score an inning later... and we are down 10-6. Fricking bullpen!!! :bh :bh

[jonumberone]

Mets Give up an 11 spot in the 5th and make 6 errors in the game!

OUCH!

[kelmac07]

An a$$-whooping was laid on us by the Rockies last night...18-9. 5 errors and the bullpen gave up 12 runs...OUCH!!! A few good notes, Hairston hit for the cycle and Thole extended his hitting streak.

[kelmac07]

Mets bullpen strikes again...blow another superb performance by Santana. Giving up a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the eight by allowing Helton to hit a grand slam. But the Mets pulled it out in the 11th and won 6-5 to take the series. :tu :tu

At 13-9 and one game out of first place...way better than what I expected...so far. Hello, I thought we'd be 3-19. :r

[mase]

That was a frustrating game to watch.

[Dave128]

Santana is way better than his record shows so far. The Mets have lost every game that man has pitched. He is pitching lights out this season.

[nayslayer]

boy, sure is, fun couple of games, glad to leave that place though. Never felt as if it was enough runs...ever!

[kelmac07]

Astros had our number in spring training...so the trend continues as they beat us 4-3 last night. :bh

[kelmac07]

Neise is getting lit up by the Astros, 5-0, in the 2nd inning!!! :bh :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Looked like they had a chance to pull this one out. Good news is that the entire division is losing a ton of games. We aren't losing any ground in the standings!

[kelmac07]

Astros whoop us again today, 8-1. :bh :bh :bh

[yachties23]

Astros whoop us again today, 8-1. :bh :bh :bh

Funny I was at work on monday and got asked if I regretted my decision not to follow this season. I said no, watch they will get swept by the Astros. good call on my part on both ends. I still feel for you guys though.

[kelmac07]

Bullpen "holds onto" one and the Mets beat the D-Backs 4-3. Finally ending the 4 game losing streak and giving Santana the win. The Mets score 4 runs for Santana...the same amount they gave him in his pevious 5 starts.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the D-Backs today 3-1 and Dickey gets another win. Still over .500 and it's early May. Surprising the hell outta me. Especially since the bullpen has 5 blown saves and is 26th in ERA in the majors. :D

[Dave128]

I, too, have been pleasantly surprised so far this season. I was fully expected them to not be able to fight their way out of a wet paper bag all season.

As a side note: I noticed this morning that the Mets are currently sitting in third place and they have the same record as the Yankees (who, by the way, are FOURTH place in their division!).

[kelmac07]

Mets down 2-0 against Halladay and Wright hits a big 2 run double to tie it. Then rookie Jordany Valdespin (0-6 is his short career) hits a 3 run HR against Papelbon and the Mets win 5-2. :wo :wo

[yourchoice]

I just want to post to make sure you didn't think I was scared off, Mac... :D Thank goodness it's a Marathon!

[Dave128]

Awesome comeback win for the Mets! Wright comes through once again and pinch-hit HRs are fun to watch!

[jonumberone]

I noticed this morning that the Mets are currently sitting in third place and they have the same record as the Yankees (who, by the way, are FOURTH place in their division!).

If the season ended in May, and was only 30 games long, this would be a Valid point! :tu
Unfortunately for you, the Yanks still have 130+ games to play.
Also unfortunate, so do the Mets! :D

[Dave128]

I'm not seeing much room for the typical Yankee bragging so far this season.

[kelmac07]

If the season ended in May, and was only 30 games long, this would be a Valid point! :tu
Unfortunately for you, the Yanks still have 130+ games to play.
Also unfortunate, so do the Mets! :D

Touche!! I said from the beginning of the season...if we finished in 4th place or higher in the NL East...I would be happy. That still stands true. We were picked to be 5th in EVERYONES pre season standings.

[jonumberone]

I'm not seeing much room for the typical Yankee bragging so far this season.

Not seeing any reason for Met Bragging.
They always seem to start hot and fall apart.
While for the most part, the Yanks start cold and finish strong.


Here are the Mets standings on May 8th for the last 6 years

Year ........ W - L........ GB ........ Playoffs
2007........ 20-12........ - ........ No
2008........ 17-15 ........ 2 ........ No
2009........ 15-13 ........ .5 ........ No
2010........ 17-13 ........ 1 ........ No
2011........ 15-19 ........ 4.5 ........ No
2012........ 16-13 ........ 2.5 ........ ?

And the Yanks

Year ........ W - L ........ GB ........ Playoffs
2007 ........ 15-16 ........ 6 ........ Yes
2008 ........ 18-18 ........ 4.5........ NO
2009 ........ 14-15 ........ 4.5 ........ Yes* World series win
2010 ........ 21-08 ........ .5 ........ Yes
2011 ........ 19-13 ........ - ........ Yes
2012 ........ 15-13 ........ 3.5 ........ ?

As a Yank fan, I see no reason to panic. :D

[Dave128]

Typical Yankee fan trying to justify a piss poor start to the season. Mets fans, however, don't need any justification for the same. We're just happy to not be sitting at the bottom of our division! :D











(;s)

[BigAsh]

Mets down 2-0 against Halladay and Wright hits a big 2 run double to tie it. Then rookie Jordany Valdespin (0-6 is his short career) hits a 3 run HR against Papelbon and the Mets win 5-2. :wo :wo

Damn...I got nothing to say...nothing....WTF!!....so when stymied, always time for a Mets Joke:

Q: What's the difference between a Citi Field hotdog, and a Citizens Bank Park hotdog?
A: You can buy a Citizens Bank Park hotdog in October!

:noon:r:noon

[kelmac07]

Keith and Joel in here on the same day? Must be a Phillies "damn we suck right now" kinda day. :r :r :r

[BigAsh]

Keith and Joel in here on the same day? Must be a Phillies "damn we suck right now" kinda day. :r :r :r

Funny....that was the headline on the Phila Daily News...:gary

[kelmac07]

Mets down 4-0 to the Phillies last night...and fight back to win 7-4. :wo :wo

[Dave128]

The Mets have been fun to watch. They seem to be playing like they actually want to win. 10th come-from-behind win so far this season.

[BigAsh]

Mets down 4-0 to the Phillies last night...and fight back to win 7-4. :wo :wo

So, a priest, a rabbi and a Met fan walk into a bar....:D

WTF!!

[kelmac07]

Just for Keith...Tuesday's victory was the Mets' 401th all time against the Phillies, their most against any Major League team. :D

[yourchoice]

401th

Four hundred firshth...firth.... firstith...that's really hard to say!

[BigAsh]

Just for Keith...Tuesday's victory was the Mets' 401th all time against the Phillies, their most against any Major League team. :D

Just for Mac....tis true my brother...tis true...but the 2 teams have played 860 times...do the math! :r....(Hell I did it for you....Mets have LOST to the Phillies 459 times :D)


And I'm going tonite....Cliff Lee gonna stop the slide!!:tu

[kelmac07]

Just for Mac....tis true my brother...tis true...but the 2 teams have played 860 times...do the math! :r....(Hell I did it for you....Mets have LOST to the Phillies 459 times :D)


And I'm going tonite....Cliff Lee gonna stop the slide!!:tu

I wasn't showing that stat. :bh :bh

[BigAsh]

Mets SWEEP Phillies....."world gone crazy!!".....Phils bullpen blows dog....nuff said :td

[kelmac07]

Mets SWEEP Phillies....."world gone crazy!!".....Phils bullpen blows dog....nuff said :td

Say it again Keith...I love hearing them words come from your mouth. :D :D

[Blak Smyth]

WoooWhooooo stinking Phillies get swept. Is it evil to root for anybody who plays against the phillies (except SD, SF, AZ or the Angels)?

[BigAsh]

Say it again Keith...I love hearing them words come from your mouth. :D :D

Mets SWEEP the Phillies!...Figured with all the grief I've given you I'd toss you a bone :D...(plus you know I'll be bringing this up in October while you're playing MLB on PS3)

WoooWhooooo stinking Phillies get swept. Is it evil to root for anybody who plays against the phillies (except SD, SF, AZ or the Angels)?

Hmmmmm....duly noted...a hater amongst us....with a small....traveldor...:D

[kelmac07]

Mets have the tables turned on them last night and get beat by the Marlins i the bottom of the 9th...6-5.

[kelmac07]

Mets bounce back and beat the Marlins 9-3 this afternoon. Dickey looked good on the mound and Wright went 4-6 with a HR to increase his BA to .402. :tu :tu

[kelmac07]

The bullpen is up to its old tricks again as the Mets lose to the Marlins, 8-4.

[Dave128]

That was a tough game last night.

[kelmac07]

Mets only have three hits and somehow managed to beat the Brewers, 3-1. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets get skull drug by the Brewers 8-0. Geel continues to loko like stir fried dog crap. Collins pulls a "I'm a punk" by removing Wright after the Mets hit Braun. I like that Wright fought the move...but Collins is still a punk.

[kelmac07]

Mets Expected to Land 2013 All-Star Game!!

Commissioner Bud Selig will join Mets owner Fred Wilpon and New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg at New York's City Hall to make a major announcement Wednesday, expected to be that the Mets and Citi Field will host the 2013 MLB All-Star Game.

Numerous news organizations have reported the announcement is to unveil Citi Field as the site of the 2013 event, but MLB and Mets officials have declined comment beyond asking that media representatives wait for Wednesday's 11:30 a.m. ET news conference.

If that indeed is the case, 2013 will mark the first time the Mets have hosted the Midsummer Classic since 1964, ending the longest drought for current franchises. The second-longest is set to end this summer with Kansas City hosting the All-Star Game for the first time since '73.

"It will be a tremendous stage for a Midsummer Classic," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "It will be held in one of the nicest ballparks in the country."

Between the Mets and Yankees, the city of New York has hosted eight All-Star games in total, more than any other Major League city. Chicago is second on that list with seven. The Yankees hosted the 2008 All-Star Game in the last season played at old Yankee Stadium.

"It's great for the city," Mets third baseman David Wright said. "I got a chance to participate in the one that closed out Yankee Stadium. What a tremendous stage for an All-Star Game. I think it's deservedly so, and we'll get a chance for the world to see the stadium, see the new place. We'll kind of show it off a little bit."

[Dave128]

One more reason for Wright to remain in a Mets uniform.

[BigAsh]

Mets Expected to Land 2013 All-Star Game!!

Commissioner Bud Selig will join Mets owner Fred Wilpon and New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg at New York's City Hall to make a major announcement Wednesday, expected to be that the Mets and Citi Field will host the 2013 MLB All-Star Game.

Numerous news organizations have reported the announcement is to unveil Citi Field as the site of the 2013 event, but MLB and Mets officials have declined comment beyond asking that media representatives wait for Wednesday's 11:30 a.m. ET news conference.

If that indeed is the case, 2013 will mark the first time the Mets have hosted the Midsummer Classic since 1964, ending the longest drought for current franchises. The second-longest is set to end this summer with Kansas City hosting the All-Star Game for the first time since '73.

"It will be a tremendous stage for a Midsummer Classic," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "It will be held in one of the nicest ballparks in the country."

Between the Mets and Yankees, the city of New York has hosted eight All-Star games in total, more than any other Major League city. Chicago is second on that list with seven. The Yankees hosted the 2008 All-Star Game in the last season played at old Yankee Stadium.

"It's great for the city," Mets third baseman David Wright said. "I got a chance to participate in the one that closed out Yankee Stadium. What a tremendous stage for an All-Star Game. I think it's deservedly so, and we'll get a chance for the world to see the stadium, see the new place. We'll kind of show it off a little bit."


Possible FIRST SELL-OUT?!?...:r

[kelmac07]

The bullpen strikes again and gives up 4 runs in the 8th as the Mets lose 6-3 to the Reds.

[kelmac07]

Mets to host 2013 All Star Game..:wo :wo

[kelmac07]

Mets come back from being down 4-0 to beat the Reds 9-4. :wo :wo

[Starscream]

Mets come back from being down 4-0 to beat the Reds 9-4. :wo :wo

That was an ugly game, Mac. Congrats on the win.:tu

[yachties23]

Mets to host 2013 All Star Game..:wo :wo

I wonder how hard it will be to get tickets?

[Dave128]

That was an ugly game, Mac. Congrats on the win.:tu

A win is a win......

[kelmac07]

Mets get the a$$ whooped by the Blue Jays, 14-5.

[kelmac07]

As the slide continues...Mets shutout by the Blue Jays today, 2-0. And we're in the cellar. :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Phillies lose so we area 1/2 game out of the cellar...at least for one more day.

[kelmac07]

Mets hang on to salvage a win in the series and beat the Blue Jays this afternoon, 6-5.

[Dave128]

3.5 games out after a crap weekend of baseball isn't all that bad.

[mase]

Terrific outfield communication. Just watched the third error of the night. Glad I just got tickets for June 1 and June 4.

[kelmac07]

Mets blow a 4-0 lead and lose 5-4 to the Pirates. Phillies lost as well, so we manage to stay out of the cellar for one more night.

[Blak Smyth]

Can't believe Ken didn't pop in here yet, sorry Mac.

[kelmac07]

Can't believe Ken didn't pop in here yet, sorry Mac.

I'm sure he'll be in here in no time to bust my balls. :D

[Blak Smyth]

I'm sure he'll be in here in no time to bust my balls. :D

Pirates only win about a dozen games a year, I think he should take advantage of this one :D

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Pirates this afternoon, 3-1. Neise looked really good...going 7 2/3 strong innings.

[Dave128]

Nice win for the Good Guys. Neise pitched a decent game. Not really sure why he was pulled. He should have finished the inning.

[kelmac07]

Mets getting pounded by the Padres...come on man!! Good news is the Marlins lost and the Braves as well.

[Dave128]

Never should have left the rookie in after an hour long rain delay.

[kelmac07]

Geee goes 7 strong innings and the Mets beat the Padres 6-1.

[TheTraveler]

Oliva O, ice cold Coca-Cola and the Mets on the radio. :) Good afternoon ahead.

[kelmac07]

Oliva O, ice cold Coca-Cola and the Mets on the radio. :) Good afternoon ahead.

Sounds like a damn fine afternoon to me Jonathan. :tu :tu

[TheTraveler]

Three run homer, gettin' better by the minute!

[kelmac07]

Three run homer, gettin' better by the minute!

:wo :wo And another solo shot by Rottino!!

[TheTraveler]

Well now that game was a hoot! :D

Complete game shutout for the pitcher, nice win for the Mets. :tu

I see a celebration cigar in my near future.

[kelmac07]

Santana pitched a gem (first complete game for the Mets this season) and light hitting Nickeas hits his first HR (a grand slam) of the year as the Mets beat the Padres, 9-0. :tu :tu

[TheTraveler]

Diggin' these wins. I'm on a picnic with my wife and smoking cigars. Listening to another Mets win was icing on the cake.
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[kelmac07]

Another win over the Padres, 2-0, as Dickey pitches 7 1/3 strong innings. Sole possession of 2nd place. :wo :wo

[kelmac07]

Way to go Acosta...Mets and Phillies neck and neck going into the night...and he gives up 3 runs as the Mets lose 8-4...but still in 2nd place. Turner twists his ankles in the third inning and Wright has to move to SS. Oh boy...here we go again!! :bh :bh

[BigAsh]

pssst....Mac.....don't look behind you.....

Gotta hand it to the Mets....2 months and no free fall....


Yet!

[kelmac07]

pssst....Mac.....don't look behind you.....

Gotta hand it to the Mets....2 months and no free fall....


Yet!

And with the rookie Heffner going for us tonight...not looking good. He's gotten lit up his past two starts.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Phillies, 6-3...with Heffner picking up his first MLB win and HR. Still in second place and only a game and a half back. :wo :wo

[BigAsh]

Mets beat the Phillies, 6-3...with Heffner picking up his first MLB win and HR. Still in second place and only a game and a half back. :wo :wo

WTF!!!...kid goes yard on Blanton!!

[The Poet]

So what is it with the SS position for the Mets? I'd think Reyes put a curse on it, save that he himself was always injured too! Seems the best way to get on the DL in the majors is to play @ 6 for the Metropolitans.

[kelmac07]

Mets bullpen gives up a six spot in the top of the ninth...and we lose to the Phillies 10-6.

[mase]

Heading to the game tomorrow...at least I get to see Santana pitch.

[kelmac07]

Heading to the game tomorrow...at least I get to see Santana pitch.

Take some pics Kevin. :tu :tu

[mase]

Mac, have you been to Citifield yet? If you haven't I'll try to take some pics around the park.

[kelmac07]

Mac, have you been to Citifield yet? If you haven't I'll try to take some pics around the park.

Yes, went last year with Dom and BigAsh...had a blast...even though we got beat. :tu :tu

[mase]

Yes, went last year with Dom and BigAsh...had a blast...even though we got beat. :tu :tu

Alright, you'll be stuck with pics of my family and very far away shots of Mets. :tu

[mase]

Alright, you'll be stuck with pics of my family and very far away shots of Mets. :tu

Expect lots of big Irish noggins

[kelmac07]

Cool!! :tu :tu

[jonumberone]

So what is it with the SS position for the Mets? I'd think Reyes put a curse on it, save that he himself was always injured too! Seems the best way to get on the DL in the majors is to play @ 6 for the Metropolitans.

Tell you what Thomas, they keep getting hurt, but they don't seem to be missing a beat.
Me and Mac talked opening day, we both agreed they had no depth.
They call up the kid at SS, he goes 3-4.
Hefner takes the ball, earns a win and hits a HR
Mets have done an amazing (pun intended ;) ) job this year.
Especially since they're playing a 3rd string catcher, 4th string SS, and God knows what string in the OF.
Wonder if all these players they keep calling up who are producing is enough for Mac to finally admit Omar wasn't that bad? :D

[yachties23]

Tell you what Thomas, they keep getting hurt, but they don't seem to be missing a beat.
Me and Mac talked opening day, we both agreed they had no depth.
They call up the kid at SS, he goes 3-4.
Hefner takes the ball, earns a win and hits a HR
Mets have done an amazing (pun intended ;) ) job this year.
Especially since they're playing a 3rd string catcher, 4th string SS, and God knows what string in the OF.
Wonder if all these players they keep calling up who are producing is enough for Mac to finally admit Omar wasn't that bad? :D

Smoke and mirrors Dom, smoke and mirrors.

[kelmac07]

F*&% Omar!!!

[The Poet]

Especially since they're playing a 3rd string catcher, 4th string SS, and God knows what string in the OF.
Wonder if all these players they keep calling up who are producing is enough for Mac to finally admit Omar wasn't that bad? :D

Omar or not, maybe one's position in the MLB Draft is more important than we thought.

Guess there's some advantage to being an also-ran for a decade or so. :tu

[kelmac07]

Santana pitches the first no hitter in Mets history, beating the Cardinals 8-0. :wo :wo

I'm STOKED right now!!! :D

[Dave128]

Santana! That was an awesome game!

[MedicCook]

Congrats to Santana and the Mets.

[icehog3]

Awesome performance by Santana....Oye Como Va!

[688sonarmen]

Great game, once again Congrats!

[kelmac07]

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/595x416_santana_nohitter_p4ynq3f1_84ntf4g7.jpg

[mase]

Mac - If you hadn't asked me to take pics I probably wouldn't have taken so many. We were in the Pepsi Porch area. It was unbelievable being there. Last thing's first. Here's the scoreboard at the end.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7318146048_3eb3ba45b7_b.jpg

[yachties23]

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/595x416_santana_nohitter_p4ynq3f1_84ntf4g7.jpg

How could I not root for this team again.. Dude throws the first no-no on my birthday.

[mase]

Starting from the left: my brother Chris, me, my brother Mike, my Dad and our good luck charm Eddie all the way from County Longford, Ireland. It was Eddie's first baseball game and he could not understand the magnitude of it.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7098/7318159274_4710df8e51_b.jpg

[mase]

Crappy long distance pic, but here's Santana warming up before first pitch:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8145/7318162604_5d38df6cbd_b.jpg

[mase]

This has to be in the 8th inning. My buddy, Kevin, and I (also Kevin in the foreground) finally believing the first Mets no-hitter was in sight. SOrry for the extreme close up of my enormous noggin.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7077/7318152098_5ee2525092_b.jpg

[mase]

9th inning....my bros and Kev going crazy

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7318146486_83ba8150e8_c.jpg

[mase]

Just before the last pitch

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7318147054_f0b3f31b29_b.jpg

[SteelCityBoy]

You were there Kevin?!?!? Awesome that you got to witness history like that! Congrats to Santana and the Mets....and to you for being there to see it!

[BUC WHITE]

Thats awesome that you were there. I saw on the bottom line on the heat game that santana was taking the no no into the 9th. Had to switch to it. Im glad he did it. He is going in the right direction this season and hopefully his success will continue

[qwerty1500]

Tip of the cap from StLu. That was hard for me to watch.

[mase]

For the last few years, my boss and I had a running joke that whenever I went to a game the Mets lost. The year the Mets had the late season collapse, I went to 3 of the final 8 games - all losses. I can't believe I was there last night for something so historic.

[Dave128]

Thanks for the pics. Looks like you had a blast.

[kelmac07]

Kevin...you witnessed a real treat brother. I'm jealous!! :D

Thanks for the pics. :tu :tu

[The Poet]

Congratulations on the no-hitter for Santana, the Mets, and their loyal fans.


Let's hope you guys can live another 50 years, to see their 2nd one. :D

[yachties23]

LOL Tom..

I was thinking to myself today is the next Met pitcher to throw a No Hitter
A) on the Roster yet
B) in the farm system
C) not even born yet

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

LOL Tom..

I was thinking to myself today is the next Met pitcher to throw a No Hitter
A) on the Roster yet
B) in the farm system
C) not even born yet

C final answer:tu

[kelmac07]

Dicket pitches a complete game shutout to pick up his 8th win as the Mets beats the Cardinals 5-0...two consecutive shutouts. :tu :tu

[kelmac07]

This is for my buddy Keith!!! :D :D

Washington 30 21 .588
Miami 30 23 .566 1.0
NY Mets 30 23 .566 1.0
Atlanta 28 25 .528 3.0
Philadelphia 28 26 .519 3.5

[BigAsh]

This is for my buddy Keith!!! :D :D

Washington 30 21 .588
Miami 30 23 .566 1.0
NY Mets 30 23 .566 1.0
Atlanta 28 25 .528 3.0
Philadelphia 28 26 .519 3.5

hahahaha....now you KNOW this post is gonna come back and bite you in the butt!....hats off to the Mets...to Santana....


...and the 3rd base ump that robbed Beltran! :D

[kelmac07]

hahahaha....now you KNOW this post is gonna come back and bite you in the butt!....hats off to the Mets...to Santana....


...and the 3rd base ump that robbed Beltran! :D

Probably so...but I'm enjoying it while I can. :D

[kelmac07]

Just an update for my brother Keith...FIRST PLACE in June. :wo :wo :wo :wo

Washington 30 22 .577 -
Miami 31 23 .574 -
NY Mets 31 23 .574 -
Atlanta 29 25 .537 2.0
Philadelphia 28 27 .509 3.5

[BigAsh]

Just an update for my brother Keith...FIRST PLACE in June. :wo :wo :wo :wo

Washington 30 22 .577 -
Miami 31 23 .574 -
NY Mets 31 23 .574 -
Atlanta 29 25 .537 2.0
Philadelphia 28 27 .509 3.5

Yep, first time since 2007 and 2008.....AND I FORGET, WHAT HAPPENED THEN? :D

[Dave128]

Mets lost todays game 5-4, but took the series 3-1!

[kelmac07]

Mets lost todays game 5-4, but took the series 3-1!

And we fall a 1/2 game outta first. Rauch is killing is this year. Everytime he comes in, he gives up runs. :bh

[Dave128]

The bullpen strikes yet again. Despite allowing three runs, Gee pitched a nice 7 innings. Given the last couple complete game wins, I had hoped Collins would have left him stay in for at least the 8th inning.

[kelmac07]

Mets draft Cecchini, Gavin Barbe HS, LA SS R/R HS 6'02" 180lbs.

Bloodlines are always a good thing, so the fact that Cecchini's brother, Garin, was a 2010 draftee and now in the Red Sox organization doesn't hurt. The younger Cecchini, however, is more than making a name for himself.Cecchini has a quick stroke with good extension, enabling him to make consistent hard contact. He's got mostly gap power now and his speed plus instincts allow him to be a basestealing threat and take the extra base. Those instincts also help him defensively.While his hands are good and he grades out as average with his arm and range, some think a move to second might be better. Either way, this scrappy middle infielder is sure to get plenty of looks in the spring.

[TheTraveler]

Ahhhhh, what a heartbreaker. Good game to listen to on the radio, though.

[kelmac07]

As we lose to the Nats 7-6 in 12 innings...and the bullpen blows yet another game. :bh :bh

[mase]

As we lose to the Nats 7-6 in 12 innings...and the bullpen blows yet another game. :bh :bh

To be fair, I blame the horrific defense. Valdespin's 2 errors in one inning killed Parnell's outing.

[Dave128]

Can't win games when we give up errors on simple ground balls.

[kelmac07]

I agree...Valdespin probably owns the L for that game. But it's so easy to lay it on the bullpen...worst in the MLs. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one to the Nats, 5-3.

[BigAsh]

Mets drop another one to the Nats, 5-3.

....and in good conscience i cant even gloat!...man this sux! :gary

[Dave128]

Met's have had a tough few games. Not good with interleague starting Friday against a couple decent teams.

[Dave128]

The Mets enjoy a much needed win this afternoon against the 1st place Nats (3-1). Another nice outing by Dickey. Now they get to head back to NY with a bit of confidence going after the Yankees.

[kelmac07]

Dickey wins his MLB leading ninth as the Mets FINALLY beat the Nats...3-1. :wo :wo

[mase]

Mets v Yanks in 15. Johan v Kuroda. Hope Johan has a good one.

[kelmac07]

Just gave up a 2 run HR to Cano. Why is Ike Davis not in the minors? I heard them say something about not wanting to damage his confidence. WTF???? He's hitting .160...send his ass down to get that stroke back.

[mase]

Just gave up a 2 run HR to Cano. Why is Ike Davis not in the minors? I heard them say something about not wanting to damage his confidence. WTF???? He's hitting .160...send his ass down to get that stroke back.

I also heard that they didn't want to move Duda to first (his natural position) and get him out of rhythm. We have to do something about Ike.

Also, not really enjoying the 7-8-9 batters in a row - Ike, Bay and Quintanilla. Yikes.

[mase]

Cano just hit his second HR. Looked like a half swing.

[mase]

and now Swisher. Might be time to switch the channel.

[kelmac07]

And now Swisher...not looking good for the Zohan. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Three in a row...channel changed. :bh :bh

[mase]

and now Jones.......

[mase]

I switched over to the US / Antigua soccer match. The US uniforms make the players look like gondoliers in Venice.

[kelmac07]

9-1 ass whooping from the Evil Empire last night...and we only managed TWO hits. :bh :bh

Hopefully Gee can pull one out today.

[The Poet]

As for Santana, Johan yielded more big hits than Carlos ever did. :D

Gee, you think they can win in The Bronx today? ;)

[kelmac07]

As for Santana, Johan yielded more big hits than Carlos ever did. :D

Gee, you think they can win in The Bronx today? ;)

Ouch!!!!

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one to the Evil Empire, 4-2.

[kelmac07]

Shotty defense and the bullpen contribute to losing a 3-0 lead...and getting swept. :bh :bh :bh

Everyone but the Nats lost in the NL East...so no harm done.

[jonumberone]

Everyone but the Nats lost in the NL East...so no harm done.

Last I checked the Nats were in first.
How is falling a game further behind no harm done? :confused:
Unless of course the Mets are only playing for Third place.

[Coach Deg]

Mac want to wager a troop 5er and a 5 pack of Maduros on the Mets Rays series?

[kelmac07]

Mac want to wager a troop 5er and a 5 pack of Maduros on the Mets Rays series?

Not with the way my Mets are playing. :D

[kelmac07]

Last I checked the Nats were in first.
How is falling a game further behind no harm done? :confused:
Unless of course the Mets are only playing for Third place.

Third place (this year) would be a welcome surprise.

[The Poet]

Third place (this year) would be a welcome surprise.

Yeah, I'd agree that contending for a wild-card exceeds the preseason expectations I had for them, plus there's all the injuries to boot . . . not to mention all those "batters" (to use the term loosely) struggling to keep their heads within snorkling distance of the Mendoza line. Still, I'm hoping they can turn in around against the Rays.

Tell you what, Mac. My boys will do their best to beat up on the Braves for you, if yours try to take two or three from Tampa. :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets did their part...beating the Rays 11-2, as the offense finally woke up. And sole possesion of third place in the NL East.

[jonumberone]

And sole possesion of third place in the NL East.

They also gave the Yanks sole possession of First! :D

[kelmac07]

They also gave the Yanks sole possession of First! :D

You're welcome!!

[TheTraveler]

They also gave the Yanks sole possession of First! :D

Yeah yeah yeah. Blah blah blah. :tg

Hmmmmmm. Aha! :D

Oh yeah!!! :su

:lv Heh heh heh.

[Coach Deg]

Two nights in a row!!!! If I had work tomorrow I'd leave early!! You should have taken the bet Mac!!!

[kelmac07]

Dickey goes to 10-1 in throwing a one hitter. Mets win 9-1. 20 runs in two games??? WOW!!! If I had taken the bet, we would have lost both games by 20. :r :r

And tied for second place...but the Nats keep winning. :bh :bh

[Coach Deg]

As far as I'm concerned, I seen the Mets 2nd no hitter. That was an error on Wright in first inning.

[kelmac07]

As far as I'm concerned, I seen the Mets 2nd no hitter. That was an error on Wright in first inning.

I agree..but now were even. The ball Beltran hit was clearly fair and called foul. :D

[Dave128]

Nice outing by Dickey! He's been our savior so far this season. The entire team seems to play well when he's on the mound.

[Dave128]

Mets Sweep the Rays!! 29 runs in three games. Not too shabby.

[The Poet]

Mets Sweep the Rays!! 29 runs in three games. Not too shabby.

Yeah, and not too shabby how you helped out my Yanks, both in this series and your previous one, up in The Bronx. Thanks. :tu

And you're welcome for our help with the Braves. We'll see if we can give you some more with the Nats starting tomorrow.

[kelmac07]

Love the sweep of the Rays. Can't say I saw that coming. 29 runs??? The offense woke the hell up in this series.

Now for the whole Mets appealing the call in Dickeys game the other night?? :td :td

[jonumberone]

29 runs??? The offense woke the hell up in this series.


I figure the Mets blew their load down in Tampa.
It wouldn't surprise me if they get shut out the next 10 games. ;)

:D

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Reds, 7-3.

[mase]

Heading to the game tonight. 1 day earlier and I could have seen the free REO Speedwagon post game concert.

[kelmac07]

Oh and Jason Bay runs into yet another wall and hurts himself. Sure glad we are getting our $ 70 million worth out of him. :td :td

[kelmac07]

And the Mets get swept by the Reds. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

I may get stoned for saying this, but thank God for the Yankees!

[jonumberone]

I may get stoned for saying this, but thank God for the Yankees!

I doubt anyone will notice! :noon

[Dave128]

That's just not right. To clarify, the Yanks sweep of Mets NL rival teams has been a welcome relief to the Mets inability to win recent games.

[The Poet]

I may get stoned for saying this, but thank God for the Yankees!


Yeah, my boys have been doing their part to try and help you out (save maybe for blowing a couple of those last games in The Bronx to you :D ), but if you don't help yourself a little there is little more we can accomplish for you.

[Dave128]

R.A. Dickey beat the pants off Baltimore 5-0 (the grand slam by Davis helped a bit, too)! He's now 11-1.

[mase]

RA Dickey's having a great year. Seems to be a good man and he's easy to root for.

[yachties23]

RA Dickey is literally unhittable right now. I have never seen entire lineups look so lost against a guy as I have his last 3 starts.

[jonumberone]

Dickey is the shiz right now.

[kelmac07]

Dickey pitched another great game last night. :tu :tu

[The Poet]

I agree about Dickey, and wondered about the decision to juggle the pitching line against my Yanks. OK, I know the excuse was to give Santana a few extra days's rest after his no-no. But the Yankees are historically bad against junk-ballers, and I felt Dickey was a much greater challenge for them than Johan.

Guess we might find out for sure this weekend, with him pencilled in to oppose C.C.

[yachties23]

I agree about Dickey, and wondered about the decision to juggle the pitching line against my Yanks. OK, I know the excuse was to give Santana a few extra days's rest after his no-no. But the Yankees are historically bad against junk-ballers, and I felt Dickey was a much greater challenge for them than Johan.

Guess we might find out for sure this weekend, with him pencilled in to oppose C.C.

Thing about Dickey - I wouldn't change the rotation at all around him. He needs to pitch basically every 6th day.

He really isn't a junk baller. I wish love when we throw him in the opener of a series, basically seems to screw a lineup up for days.

[The Poet]

Chris, you'd know better than me about Dickey. But he'd be the first knuckler I've ever heard of who truly needed a 6-day rest. Most of them say they can pitch 3 days in a row, if needed. :r

[yachties23]

Chris, you'd know better than me about Dickey. But he'd be the first knuckler I've ever heard of who truly needed a 6-day rest. Most of them say they can pitch 3 days in a row, if needed. :r

I didn't mean he needed rest Tom. I think the Mets want to keep him on his regular day. Remember when the Yankees always made sure Mussina pitched on his normal day, I think that is what the Mets have in mind for Dickey.

[kelmac07]

Dickey throws his knuckleball a lot faster than any other previous knuckleballers. Topping out at 85 MPH with crazy movement...puzzling hitters, as well as Thole. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the O's 5-0...another shutout. 2nd place all by ourselves and we finally gained a game on the Nats. :wo :wo

[Dave128]

Nice win for the good guys! :noon

[nayslayer]

I may be a little late, but was anyone sad to see Bay bang his head? I feel bad for him, but glad he's not in the lineup anymore

[Dave128]

I'm pretty disappointed. Bay plays his heart out. He gets a bad rap as a Met because he's been on the DL so much.

[The Poet]

Dickey throws his knuckleball a lot faster than any other previous knuckleballers. Topping out at 85 MPH with crazy movement...puzzling hitters, as well as Thole. :D


I always loved Bob Uecker's line:

It's easy to catch a knuckleball . . . you just wait 'til it stops rolling, then pick it up.

[mase]

That was a close one. Mets win 4-3 after Gee had a 1 hitter through most of the game.

[kelmac07]

Sweeeeeeep!! :wo :wo

Mets tried to give it away in the bottom of the ninth.

[jonumberone]

Let's see, Mets get :
Swept by the Yanks
Sweep the Rays
Swept by the Reds
Sweep the O's
And now they have 3 coming up against the Yanks again.

Anyone else see a pattern here? :D

[kelmac07]

I'm looking forward to Sunday nights pitching matchup...Dicky vs Sabathia.

[yachties23]

Let's see, Mets get :
Swept by the Yanks
Sweep the Rays
Swept by the Reds
Sweep the O's
And now they have 3 coming up against the Yanks again.

Anyone else see a pattern here? :D

Yep....

[The Poet]

Just FYI, here about 35 miles upweather of Citi Field, the sky's a nasty stormy green, with lightning heading from Pennsyltucky-way. Don't be shocked at a rain-delay, since a shock's not nearly as bad as a lighning strike up aside the head.

[The Poet]

Now, not 10 minutes later, it's rainin' like a summabich, a real frog-strangler.

[kelmac07]

My kind of 1st inning. :wo :wo

[kelmac07]

Won't be a sweep in this series..at least not by the Evil Empire. Mets beat the Yankees last night 6-4. Cluck you!! :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets piss away a 3-0 lead and lose to the Yankees tonight 4-3. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Like you said, Mac, no sweep. Looking forward to tomorrow's pitching match up.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop last nights game, and the series, to the Yankees 6-5. I'm proud of the way they fought back after being down 5-1 though. Damn bullpen blows another one. Why in the hell would Collins leave Batista in for two innings??? :bh :bh

[jonumberone]

Why in the hell would Collins leave Batista in for two innings??? :bh :bh

I didn't get it either!
If you get a scoreless inning out of Batista in a tie game, you can't tempt fate, you have to get him out of there.
I know the pen was in disarray with Francisco out, but doesn't Collins remember The last time he faced Cano?
I'm not sure that ball from Friday has landed yet! :r

[Dave128]

At least it wasn't a sweep......

[kelmac07]

We pissed away a lead in game one...tried to give game two away and had a chance in game three.