New York Mets 2012 Banter

[TheTraveler]

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

That's what kills me about baseball today. It just doesn't seem right to have a pitcher who can't be left in for more than one inning. Taking a pitcher out after an inning for strategy, or even one batter, yeah I get that. But because the guy can't hack it for more than three or four batters? Meh.

But that's just me, a grumpy old fart at the end of a long tough day. :2

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one to a team they should be beating, 6-1 to the Cubs. Santana looked like stir fried dog crap and Rauch comes on in 1/3 of an inning and gives up 4 runs (granted they were all unearned)...will someone please send his ass to double A or release him, HE'S KILLING US!! :bh :bh Seems he can't get anyone out.

[Dave128]

What, and get a better bullpen? That would be rediculous.....

[jonumberone]

You had to think the Mets were gonna sleepwalk through yesterdays game.
They just played 3 games against the Yanks in front of sellout crowds.
And now they have to play the team with the worst record in MLB.
Sunday's game was late, so they probably got in to Chicago in the early morning.
Classic let down game, IMO!

[Dave128]

Hopefully the Mets wake up for tonights game. The Mets can't afford to lose to last place teams.

[BigAsh]

Mets banter sux as long as they are not in last or near bottom....just sayin'....:D

[kelmac07]

Mets banter sux as long as they are not in last or near bottom....just sayin'....:D

Your boys were outta the cellar...for a day or so. :r :r :r

[The Poet]

Mets banter sux as long as they are not in last or near bottom....just sayin'....:D

Your boys were outta the cellar...for a day or so. :r :r :r

The question remains to be seen: Were they just keeping the spot warm for you? ;)

[kelmac07]

The question remains to be seen: Were they just keeping the spot warm for you? ;)

Hush your mouth Thomas. :D

[The Poet]

Hush your mouth Thomas. :D


Yas'sur! ;s


:r

[BigAsh]

Thomas is a wise man...or wise-a$$....either way it put me in the mood for a Mets joke:

There were two men, one was a Mets fan and the other was a Phillies fan. These men were both madly in love with the same woman. So the woman challenged that whichever man does a better job at having sex with her would be her boyfriend. Both men accepted the challenge. That night, the woman had sex with the Mets fan and then the other night had sex with the Phillies fan. The next day the woman chose the Phillies fan to be her boyfriend. Shocked and outraged, the Mets fan asked why she didn't choose him. She replied by saying, "You, like your team not only come up short but always finish early!"

:r:r

[kelmac07]

thomas is a wise man...or wise-a$$....either way it put me in the mood for a mets joke:

There were two men, one was a mets fan and the other was a phillies fan. These men were both madly in love with the same woman. So the woman challenged that whichever man does a better job at having sex with her would be her boyfriend. Both men accepted the challenge. That night, the woman had sex with the mets fan and then the other night had sex with the phillies fan. The next day the woman chose the phillies fan to be her boyfriend. Shocked and outraged, the mets fan asked why she didn't choose him. She replied by saying, "you, like your team not only come up short but always finish early!"

:r:r

Boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BigAsh]

Boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So a priest, a rabbi and a Mets fan walk into a bar....:noon....:r

[The Poet]

Boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Yeah, I agree Mac. That was almost as uncalled for from Keith as was your guy calling my Yanks chickens and whiners . . . just before he hit the DL. :r

[kelmac07]

Yeah, I agree Mac. That was almost as uncalled for from Keith as was your guy calling my Yanks chickens and whiners . . . just before he hit the DL. :r

But he did get the save against the Yanks before going on the DL. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets lose to the Cubs 5-3 and that makes four in a row. Will someone wake these ****ers up???

[kelmac07]

Mets get a little payback with a 17-1 ass-whooping of the Cubs this afternoon.

[The Poet]

Mets get a little payback with a 17-1 ass-whooping of the Cubs this afternoon.


And If they'd spread those runs around a bit over the past week, they'd have something going for them. :r

[kelmac07]

And If they'd spread those runs around a bit over the past week, they'd have something going for them. :r

We both know that isn't going to happen. We'll probably put up a goose egg against the Dodgers tomorrow. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets beat a depleted Dodgers squad last night 3-2...back into second place.

For my brother Keith...the Phillies lose, yet again, and are now back in sole possession of the NL East Cellar!! :D

[kelmac07]

Dickey wins his MLB leading 12th win last night as the Mets beat the Dodgers 9-0. Dickey goes 8 innings and fans 10. If he isn't the starter for the NL All Star team...it's a crime.

And the Mets take sole possession of 2nd place in the NL East, a full game ahead of the Braves. Still 3.5 behind the Nats.

[kelmac07]

Metes shutout the Dodgers again this evening, 5-0. Pick up a full game on the Nats. 2.5games out of first. :wo :wo

On another note, the Phillies are down 10 games now...and still in the cellar.

[kelmac07]

Sandoval beats out Wright for the All Star game...come on. :td :td

[kelmac07]

Two balls get past Duda in the first inning....he's killing us tonight. :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Dodgers are throwing the ball around as well. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets pissed one away last night and couldn't get the sweep...lost 8-3 to the Dodgers.

[Dave128]

Not a great outing. Off today for some rest.

[kelmac07]

Guess the day off did us some good...beat the Phils tonight 11-1. Neise pitches 8 strong innings and Murphy has a game. And this puts the Phils 12 games back in the cellar. :D

[kelmac07]

And the bullpen does us in yet again...piss away a 2-0 lead and now we're down 6-2. Looks like we're gonna give Cliff Lee his first victory of the year. :td :td

[Dave128]

That was a crap game yesterday. With Dickey on the hill tonight, we at least have a chance to get the series win.

[kelmac07]

Mets come back against Papelbon in the bottom of the 9th to beat the Phillies, 6-5 and take the series. :wo :wo

[Dave128]

Mets win 6-5! Dickey had an off night, but the Mets get a come from behind win in the ninth with a walk off RBI from Wright.

[SteelCityBoy]

Man the Phils are having it tough this year! Nice comback win in the 9th to the Mets!

[kelmac07]

What is it with the Cubs? Santana give up 7 runs on 13 hits...he got rocked. :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Cubs today 3-1 as Gee goes eight strong innings. We manage to keep hold of second place for another day. :tu :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets getting skull f#*&ed by the Cubs....AGAIN!! :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

46-40 and in third place, 4.5 games back...I thought we'd be 15 games back (How ya doing Phillies)...and having a fire sale. Very pleasantly surprised by the first half. :D

[Dave128]

:noon :tu :noon

[kelmac07]

LaRussa opts for Matt Cain as opposed to RA Dickey to start for the NL All Stars tomorrow. This is another complete slap in the face to the Mets. First Pablo Sandoval wins the fans vote over David Wright with numbers not even close and now this?? WTF?? This is total BS!!! :td :td

[Dave128]

Doesn't make much sense to me either. Both Met players, based on their current stats, should have gotten the starting nod.

[kelmac07]

Doesn't make much sense to me either. Both Met players, based on their current stats, should have gotten the starting nod.

The media is saying that Posey (NL starting catcher) wouldn't be able to catch Dickey, so they are waiting to bring in Ruiz (defensively better) and Dickey in the 5th or 6th...total BS move from LaRussa. He is not on my "banned list". :bh :bh

[yachties23]

1- Larussa has no business managing as he is retired and has nothing to gain/lose by being there.

2- I personally don't care that our guys aren't starting. I think they both deserve to start, but whatever.

3- I think its pretty crazy the Giants have 4 starters now - and not one of them deserves to start. The fans stuffed the ballot for Melky, Posey and Panda. Current rumor is that the Giants told Tony they didn't want Posey catching Dickey, which earns Cain the starting spot.

If the Giants end up in the WS and the national league loses the all star game, the fans have nobody to blame but themselves.

[Dave128]

The Mets are back at it tonight against the Braves with Chris Young on the mound. LETS GO METS!!

[BigAsh]

Here's hoping for better second half Mets banter!! :r



;s



Not really....

[kelmac07]

Not the way to return after the All Star break...we drop one 7-5 to the Braves. :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Here's hoping for better second half Mets banter!! :r



;s



Not really....

...As Keith says this, his Phillies are 15.0 games back. :D :D

[kelmac07]

Mets piss another one away today...as the bullpen gives up another one. We lose to the Braves 8-7 and begin the slide downward. :bh :bh :bh

[TheTraveler]

Mets piss another one away today...as the bullpen gives up another one. We lose to the Braves 8-7 and begin the slide downward. :bh :bh :bh

Nah, that stops today! :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets are giving Santana ZERO support today...just like the beginning of the year. And Torres has had two balls hit over his head...WHY THE F%#K IS HE PLAYING CF???? This is not the way we were supposed to start the break. :td :td

[kelmac07]

And the Mets get swept by the Braves!! :td :td :td

[jonumberone]

And the Mets get swept by the Braves!! :td :td :td

Ben Sheets for Cy Young! :tu

How do you let a guy who hasn't thrown a baseball in the majors for over 2 years, throw 6 innings, of 2 hit, shutout ball, against you?

:gary

[Dave128]

The second half of the season has not started off too well.

Thanks, Dom, for the perpetual reminder of a statement that I made when the Yanks swept one of the Mets NL rivals.

[jonumberone]

Hey Met fans, time to dust off your Jason Bay jersey's.
He's off the DL and back in the lineup tonight. :tu

[The Poet]

Hey Met fans, time to dust off your Jason Bay jersey's.
He's off the DL and back in the lineup tonight. :tu


Dust off? Maybe. But question is, would you have time to get 'em back from the cleaners before he's BACK on the DL? :D

[jonumberone]

Dust off? Maybe. But question is, would you have time to get 'em back from the cleaners before he's BACK on the DL? :D

Thomas, I like to leave them with a little hope in their hearts.
That way, it's far more rewarding when they fail! :D :r:r

[The Poet]

Thomas, I like to leave them with a little hope in their hearts.
That way, it's far more rewarding when they fail! :D :r:r

I hear ya, Dom. But me, I save those sentiments for the Rod Sux. :r

[kelmac07]

Hang on Philly...here we come!! F&*^ing bullpen!!! :bh :bh :bh

And Bay...0-3 and gets pinch hit for in the 9th...and Valdespin hits another HR. RELEASE BAY NOW!!!!

[BigAsh]

Looks like I'll be frequenting Mets banter more often! :D

[Dave128]

Bay must go. He has a ton of heart, but hasn't produced a lick since he joined the Mets.

Also....here we go with the Curse of the All-Star Break.

[yachties23]

Last night was the exact reason why I knew not to get emotionally involved with this team. After all the promise they have shown, they are still an very flawed team, and really weren't as good as their record.

[kelmac07]

Through 4 innings tonight...the Mets offensive struggles continue. We have two hits, and Wright has them both. :bh :bh

[LockOut]

lets hope we can break the slide soon.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one...we have not won since the All Star break. Guess a second half collapse is going to start a little earlier than normal this year. :bh :bh :bh

The bright spot is that we are are still ahead of the Phillies (who are still in the cellar) by 6 games. :D :D

[jonumberone]

Guess a second half collapse is going to start a little earlier than normal this year. :bh :bh

The bright spot is that we are are still ahead of the Phillies (who are still in the cellar) by 6 games. :D :D

Second half collapses usually start in the second half, Mac. ;)

Even when Jason Bay homers, you don't give him any credit!
If you were looking for a bright spot, that was it.
If the Mets are going to do anything, Bay has to be the right handed bat they desperately need.

BTW, after all the Omar bashing, surprised Sandy isn't getting any grief here.
He had one job to do in the off season, fix the bullpen, and that, IMO, is the Mets biggest weak spot.

[mase]

The bullpen is terrible. They are going to have to pull the trigger on a trade before the season spirals out of control.

[Dave128]

The Mets bullpen sucks. Period.

[kelmac07]

Second half collapses usually start in the second half, Mac. ;)

Even when Jason Bay homers, you don't give him any credit!
If you were looking for a bright spot, that was it.
If the Mets are going to do anything, Bay has to be the right handed bat they desperately need.

BTW, after all the Omar bashing, surprised Sandy isn't getting any grief here.
He had one job to do in the off season, fix the bullpen, and that, IMO, is the Mets biggest weak spot.

But we usually wait til September to fall apart...not July. :D Bay gets no respect from me...for the money we paid/pay him..he has produced ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! Complete waste!!

And I do agree...Sandy did absolutely squat to fix the bullpen. I am at least going to give him til the trading deadline before I start to bad mouth him. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Hey...we finally win one. Wright (2 HR, 5 RBI) and Dickey (13th win) both have good games and the offense finally wakes up.

[kelmac07]

Santana gives up three runs in the first...he just hasn't been himself since the no-hitter.

[kelmac07]

Mets lose to the Dodgers 7-6...good news ias that the bullpen only gave up one run in 6 innings...the bad news, Santana gave up 6 in 3 innings. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Valdespin's hr was nice to watch.

[kelmac07]

Met lose another one to the Dodgers today, 8-5. WTF is Collins doing bringing Dickey in from the bullpen in the eight??? :confused: He is tied for the ML league in wins and you bring him out of the bullpen??? In my eyes, this is a MORON MOVE!!! If you are hurting for relievers that bad...call up some AA/AAA kids, they can't do any worse that what's coming outta the bullpen now. Come on man!! :bh :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

At 47-47...the Mets are in danger of dropping under .500 for the first time in a few months. And to think we were 6 or 7 games over .500 for this long. At seasons beginning, I'd thought we'd be 15 games under by now.

Santana takes a trip to the DL.

[jonumberone]

At 47-47...the Mets are in danger of dropping under .500 for the first time in a few months. And to think we were 6 or 7 games over .500 for this long. At seasons beginning, I'd thought we'd be 15 games under by now..

For all the talk about how well the Mets are doing this year, believe it or not, they had a better record this time last year, than they do now!
On this date, last year, the Mets were 1 game over .500.
Don't worry Mac, there's plenty of time for the Mets to get 15 games under! :D

[kelmac07]

Mets give up 5 runs in the 12th and lose to the Dodgers 8-5. And Bay strikes out to make the last out in the bottom of the 12th...batting .195. :td :td

And we drop a game under .500!! :wo :wo

[jonumberone]

I'd thought we'd be 15 games under by now.


And we drop a game under .500!! :wo :wo

Only 14 more to go, Mac! :noon :noon

:D

[Dave128]

:bh:bh:bh

[kelmac07]

Mets bullpen implodes in the 10th as we lose to the Nats 8-2. :bh :bh Of course, Tejadas error didn't help matters.

[Bigwaved]

Given that they were playing in a swamp by then and Bernadina was barreling down on him, it was going to be a tough play. The end of the bullpen did implode though. The Nats were due one since their bp did the same thing a few games ago against ATL.Mets bullpen implodes in the 10th as we lose to the Nats 8-2. :bh :bh Of course, Tejadas error didn't help matters.

[Dave128]

Breaking news.........the mets bullpen sucks!

[kelmac07]

I couldn't believe the condition of the field after the 6th...it's like the ground crew went on strike. No dry sweep, nothing. :confused:

[Dave128]

It did look pretty bad. Lots of standing water on top of the clay. That must have been slippery.

[kelmac07]

Dicket gets blown up in the 6th as the Mets lose to the Nats, 5-2. At this rate, won't be long before we're in the cellar again. :bh :bh

The real question...will the Mets keep Wright???

[Dave128]

As much as it would kill me to see Wright go, he might be better off. Although, Alderson should be building the team around him.

[jonumberone]

Alderson should be building the team around him.

They Did build the team around Wright!
Remember those teams that fell apart, all those years in a row?
They were built around Wright and Reyes! :2

The Mets should absolutely trade Wright!
Why? Because he will absolutely sign with them again in the off-season!
Why? Because NOBODY OVERVALUES David Wright like the Mets and their fans!
Why? I have no idea why!
I've never seen a player be more loved for doing absolutely nothing.
He's won nothing here, and his stats aren't that impressive!

[kelmac07]

Absolutely nothing??? Come on Dom. While he hasn't won anything...he has been an All Star caliber third baseman and a stellar member for the Mets, both in the clubhouse and in the community. While his numbers aren't HOF material, he is a damn fine ballplayer and an even better guy. And he's old school in that he plays the game the right way. Is he ever gonna have Jeter's rings or numbers? NO...but then again he's never had a supporting cast like Jeter. But that doesn't mean he has done absolutely nothing.

Stats for 7 1/2 years in the big leagues...while not HOF matieral, but I'd take him over any Yankee third baseman (except maybe for Nettles who had a better glove, but didn't hit much).

1199 Games, 4507 At Bats, 761 Runs, 1367 Hits, 2310 Total Bases, 311 2B, 19 3B, 198 HR, 792 RBI, 591 BB, 956 SO, 161 SB, 52CS, .303 AVG, .384 OBP, . 513 SLG

[jonumberone]

Mac, you misunderstood me.
I was not slamming David Wright, I was slamming Met fans.
You hit the nail on the head when you said "while not HOF material"
And, I agree, he's not, but Met fans act like, and treat him, as if he is an un-replaceable, all time great.
I think David Wright is a fine ballplayer, and His numbers fall in line with a ton of good ballplayers, but he is easily replaceable!
His career averages are .300/22hr/88rbi, in line with players like Damon, Eithier, Swisher.
All good players, but none that are un-replaceable.
You can't even argue that he has intangible value.
What's the biggest, best, most defining moment of his career?
Very hard to come up with one!
Why?
Because he's never won a big game, with his bat or his glove!

[yachties23]

Mac, you misunderstood me.
I was not slamming David Wright, I was slamming Met fans.
You hit the nail on the head when you said "while not HOF material"
And, I agree, he's not, but Met fans act like, and treat him, as if he is an un-replaceable, all time great.
I think David Wright is a fine ballplayer, and His numbers fall in line with a ton of good ballplayers, but he is easily replaceable!
His career averages are .300/22hr/88rbi, in line with players like Damon, Eithier, Swisher.
All good players, but none that are un-replaceable.
You can't even argue that he has intangible value.
What's the biggest, best, most defining moment of his career?
Very hard to come up with one!
Why?
Because he's never won a big game, with his bat or his glove!

While I agree that he shouldn't be deemed untradeable, my thought is this. Isn't it better to have a real good clubhouse guy like Wright, a professional hitter, a guy who does the right thing, and is there to teach the younger generation you are trying to bring up? I'm not saying build around him, but build with him. Like you said Dom, we overvalue him more than anybody else, so what are we going to get back for him? Maybe 1 solid prospect and a few guys who may never crack the big leagues? In my mind I'd rather have him here, because I just don't think there is value out there, and teams aren't screaming "we want David Wright and are willing to give up our 3 best prospects for him."

[kelmac07]

No arguement other than he is currently the face of the franchise. The Mets need to build around something...if they don't stand for something, they'll fall for everything. What better player to build around than David? We cannot continue to shuttle old and past their prime free agents in and out of the lineup thinking we'll gonna hit the lotto and win. We need to rebuild our farm system and stick with it. Our pitching is horrendous this year..and what has Alderson done to fix it?? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!

And don't get me started on Bay. :bh :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

And the slide continue as we get swept by the Nats 5-2 this afternoon. We've won one damn game since the all star break....ONE!! :bh :bh :bh

And they send Duda down to Triple A...why the hell wasn't Ike sent down earlier?? I don't understand this team at all. :confused: :confused:

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Dbacks last night 3-1 as Harvey makes his MLB debut and strikes out 11 in 5 1/3 innings and goes 2-2 at the plate. Surprised the bullpen didn't blow it for him. :D

[Dave128]

The bullpen tried to blow the game, but they didn't succeed! Harvey did a great job. I was impressed that he was throwing all different angles - inside and outside, up and down. I hope he can settle in and be reliable.

[kelmac07]

As the slide continues, Neise melts down in the 2nd. We lose to the Dbacks 11-5. That cellar is getting closer and closer.

[jonumberone]

And he's old school in that he plays the game the right way.

like Wright, a professional hitter, a guy who does the right thing,

Was Wright playing the game the right way, or doing the right thing, when he decided not to run to first on a dropped strike 3 against the Nats? :rolleyes:

[kelmac07]

Was Wright playing the game the right way, or doing the right thing, when he decided not to run to first on a dropped strike 3 against the Nats? :rolleyes:

Zip it Dom!! :su

[yachties23]

Was Wright playing the game the right way, or doing the right thing, when he decided not to run to first on a dropped strike 3 against the Nats? :rolleyes:

Robinson Cano... that is all...

[kelmac07]

Robinson Cano... that is all...

Touche!! :D

[jonumberone]

Robinson Cano... that is all...

I never came in here proclaiming Cano as a "player who plays the game the right way".
If fact, the M.O. on Cano is that he's a lazy player, with talent that makes up for his shortcomings in the hustle department.
His being lazy and not working hard enough is what led to the trade of Melky Cabrera.

[kelmac07]

I can't condone this...he should have ran it out, frustrated or not. Quit stirring the pot Dom. :D

[yachties23]

I never came in here proclaiming Cano as a "player who plays the game the right way".
If fact, the M.O. on Cano is that he's a lazy player, with talent that makes up for his shortcomings in the hustle department.
His being lazy and not working hard enough is what led to the trade of Melky Cabrera.

I just think one or two indiscretions on Wrights part pale in comparrison to the best player on the Yankees either hotdogging it or not putting in half the effort he should.

All that aside, Wight is a leader, and using your own argument, the Mets value him more than any other team will, so when we wouldn't get much back, why trade him. In light of Harvey coming up and being very good the other night, and the rumors that they may even bring up Wheeler this year, I think having a veteran presence in the locker room is necessary. Who else is that going to be? Maybe Johan or Dickey, but it is pretty clear to see that Wright is the leader of the team.

[jonumberone]

I just think one or two indiscretions on Wrights part pale in comparrison to the best player on the Yankees either hotdogging it or not putting in half the effort he should.

All that aside, Wight is a leader, and using your own argument, the Mets value him more than any other team will, so when we wouldn't get much back, why trade him. In light of Harvey coming up and being very good the other night, and the rumors that they may even bring up Wheeler this year, I think having a veteran presence in the locker room is necessary. Who else is that going to be? Maybe Johan or Dickey, but it is pretty clear to see that Wright is the leader of the team.

Playing the game the "right way" means you hustle on every play!
Using Cano as an example is grasping at straws.
Everybody knows Jeter is the guy on the Yanks you need to bring up when making comparisons in the "Hustle" department.
If I was a Sox fan, you would need to bring up Pedroia, not ortiz.
Otherwise your comparing apples to oranges, but you knew that already ;)

Couple of points:

As of today I am no longer a Mets fan.

Chris, you seem awfully vested in a team you are not a fan of! :rolleyes:

Mac, yes its Saturday morning, I'm bored, so I'm stirring the pot :D

FWIW, I think the Mets should clean house!
Trade Wright, Santana, and Dickey.
That's how they will get out of this situation they are mired in.
Bringing in crops of young talent, not holding on to the failed dreams of an 06, 07, and 08 team that came up short after being built around Wright!
As for a veteran presence, You have Jason Bay for next year with a player option for the following year! :r

[kelmac07]

F&*$ Jason Bay!!! :bh :bh :bh

[Dave128]

F&*$ Jason Bay!!! :bh :bh :bh

Ditto!

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one to the Dbacks..Davis hits three HRs and they are the only runs scored??? WTF?? :bh :bh

[yachties23]

Playing the game the "right way" means you hustle on every play!
Using Cano as an example is grasping at straws.
Everybody knows Jeter is the guy on the Yanks you need to bring up when making comparisons in the "Hustle" department.
If I was a Sox fan, you would need to bring up Pedroia, not ortiz.
Otherwise your comparing apples to oranges, but you knew that already ;)

Couple of points:


Chris, you seem awfully vested in a team you are not a fan of! :rolleyes:

Mac, yes its Saturday morning, I'm bored, so I'm stirring the pot :D

FWIW, I think the Mets should clean house!
Trade Wright, Santana, and Dickey.
That's how they will get out of this situation they are mired in.
Bringing in crops of young talent, not holding on to the failed dreams of an 06, 07, and 08 team that came up short after being built around Wright!
As for a veteran presence, You have Jason Bay for next year with a player option for the following year! :r

Dom, there is nobody I would rather dispute the faults of this team than you. Honestly for a Yankee fan you aren't half bad. That being said as much as I tried not to watch the Mets, once hockey and basketball season was over it was either watch the Mets, or be converted to a Kardashian viewer by my girlfriend. Since I couldn't allow the latter, I watched a lot of baseball, as a way to count the days until football season starts, which by the way in less than 6 weeks away.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Dbacks 5-1 and Dickey picks up his 14th victory.

[jonumberone]

Dom, there is nobody I would rather dispute the faults of this team than you. Honestly for a Yankee fan you aren't half bad. That being said as much as I tried not to watch the Mets, once hockey and basketball season was over it was either watch the Mets, or be converted to a Kardashian viewer by my girlfriend. Since I couldn't allow the latter, I watched a lot of baseball, as a way to count the days until football season starts, which by the way in less than 6 weeks away.

All good in the hood, Chris! :D
Here's hoping your favorite NFL team isn't as hapless as your favorite MLB team! ;)
:chr
To show there's no hard feelings, I'll give you a Yankee hat to wear down to Baltimore! :banger

[Dave128]

Mets finally get a win. Thank God for R.A. Dickey. He's seems to be one of the only constants the team has. One win every five games isn't so bad. Also, it's nice to see Davis hitting the ball well.

[yachties23]

All good in the hood, Chris! :D
Here's hoping your favorite NFL team isn't as hapless as your favorite MLB team! ;)
:chr
To show there's no hard feelings, I'll give you a Yankee hat to wear down to Baltimore! :banger

Cleveland Browns.... Mets.... Knicks...NY Rangers....

Not a lot of winning in my life. 86 Mets, 94 Rangers... that is it..

I might add I was at the 1988 NLDS Game 4 when Mike Scoscia of all people hit the homer off Doc, and Alejandro Pena channeled his inner Sandy Koufax.

[kelmac07]

Mets finally pull off an extra inning win, beating the Giants 8-7 in 10 innings. Staying ahead of the Phillies for that dreaded cellar spot...at least for now. :D

[Dave128]

Harvey is on the hill tonight. Can't wait to see if he's the real deal.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Giants last night 4-1.

[jonumberone]

Did Alderson have his phone turned off for the deadline, or did the Wilpons forget to pay the bill? :hm

[kelmac07]

Did Alderson have his phone turned off for the deadline, or did the Wilpons forget to pay the bill? :hm

I think it was a little of both. Nice message to send to the fans...we aren't doing anything to improve our ballcub. Because everyone knows how awesome our bullpen is. :bh :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Harvey pitched a decent game. He had 7 K's. Too bad the rest of the team couldn't get on base against a struggling Lincicum.

Also, what the heck is management thinking? There had to be a pitcher out there that could have helped our bullpen. Although, I'm not so sure anyone would have wanted what we have to offer for a trade.

[jonumberone]

Did Alderson have his phone turned off for the deadline, or did the Wilpons forget to pay the bill? :hm

I think it was a little of both. Nice message to send to the fans...we aren't doing anything to improve our ballcub. Because everyone knows how awesome our bullpen is. :bh :bh :bh


Also, what the heck is management thinking? There had to be a pitcher out there that could have helped our bullpen. Although, I'm not so sure anyone would have wanted what we have to offer for a trade.

My comment was part of my usual ball breaking routine.
To be fair, unless he was going to sell off, there was nothing Alderson could've done yesterday.
If he was going to make a move it should've been after the Yankee's and Cub's series, when it was apparent to everyone that the Mets needed bullpen help and a right handed bat.

[yachties23]

My comment was part of my usual ball breaking routine.
To be fair, unless he was going to sell off, there was nothing Alderson could've done yesterday.
If he was going to make a move it should've been after the Yankee's and Cub's series, when it was apparent to everyone that the Mets needed bullpen help and a right handed bat.

Agree 100 percent. What could we possibly have added to this team without trading something that is important to the future. Lets call a spade a spade and say that the first half of the season was something we didn't expect and it was great to see them play well, but that has run its course and injuries are starting to play a factor. I'm glad we didn't trade any of our young talent in a last ditch effort to try and make the playoffs, which at this juncture looks very unlikely.

[kelmac07]

As I said from day one...anything above the cellar is a good year for us. And that, my friends, is sad for what we are paying some of these players (specifically Bay & Santana).

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Giants 2-1 as Neise throws a great game.

[Dave128]

How is it possible the Neise has a better batting average than Bay?

[kelmac07]

How is it possible the Neise has a better batting average than Bay?

That is my point exactly!!! Why is he still on the team? I do not understand why they don't buy him out and send him packing. He has produced SQUAT since his arrival to the Big Apple. Hell, he's been hurt 3/4 of the time.

[Dave128]

Unfortunately, I don't think the Mets have the money to buy him out. Send him down? There has to be someone in AAA that is a least just as good as him and not prone to getting attacked by outfield walls.

[jonumberone]

and not prone to getting attacked by outfield walls.

God forbid, somebody play hard while wearing a Met uniform!
For all the BS flung around here, about David Wright "Playing the game the right way", not one ounce of respect for Bay? :sh
I guess in the end, it's only about the numbers!

[kelmac07]

Unfortunately, I don't think the Mets have the money to buy him out. Send him down? There has to be someone in AAA that is a least just as good as him and not prone to getting attacked by outfield walls.

You are right Dave...no money left after we bought out Perez, Castillo, and other shitty contracts. Hell, I'd rather see Nieuwenhuis get the playing time, at least he's hitting over .200 and has more HR & RBI than Bay.

[kelmac07]

God forbid, somebody play hard while wearing a Met uniform!
For all the BS flung around here, about David Wright "Playing the game the right way", not one ounce of respect for Bay? :sh
I guess in the end, it's only about the numbers!

Numbers???? This is what $18,125,000 gets you (Bays salary this year)...AVG: .157, HR: 5, RBI: 8, OBP: .248???

Bay has been a complete bust in a Mets uniform. :td :td

No respect from me at all!! Since you're so adamant about respecting him...want him to be the Yankees left fielder?

[Dave128]

God forbid, somebody play hard while wearing a Met uniform!
For all the BS flung around here, about David Wright "Playing the game the right way", not one ounce of respect for Bay? :sh
I guess in the end, it's only about the numbers!

You're talking apples and oranges. Bay hasn't been on the field for a full season yet in a Met uniform. The Red Sox got rid of him becuse he was past his prime. When I heard that Bay was signed I talked to a B-I-L that is a Sox fan. He said "good luck with that". It was a mistake from the beginning to sign him. He runs into walls and goes on the DL. I think he lacks depth perception or something. Wright gets hit in the head by a 90mph fast ball and is back on the field within a week with a humogous helmet to protect his melon. Wright breaks his finger and misses one game. Hell, the only way to get Wright off the field is for him to break his back. Bay is the most rested Met on the active roster, he should be cleaning up on the field and with his bat. In my opinion, Wright has earned his paycheck and Bay has not. So nope, no respect for Bay.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Giants 9-1 this afternoon. :wo :wo

[kelmac07]

Mets get beat by the Giants 3-1 as the offense fails to show up. Dickey pitched 7 string innings, giving up four hits and two earned runs...but still takes the loss. :bh :bh Three untimely double plays and a costly error cost us the game.

And the good news...Dickey takes over the NL lead in strikeouts and Philly got beat (as they stay in the cellar). :D

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Giant last night 6-2.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop todays game 7-3 and the series to the Padres. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Matt Harvey had a tough game.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one to the Marlins...as the slide continues.

[kelmac07]

Mets are getting hammered by the Marlins...stick a fork in 'em fellas...they are done. :bh :bh

[jonumberone]

Figured since I closed the 2011 thread down a few days ago, it was time to start the 2012 thread. Let the "ribbing" begin. :D


stick a fork in 'em fellas...they are done. :bh :bh

Combine the above:
That should've been the first post in this thread.
Then the TOE should've locked it up, as we all knew how it was going to go! :D

;s

[Dave128]

Could be true, but it's still not right.

[kelmac07]

Not happy about it...but I know when to call it. Very surprised we lasted this long.

[TheTraveler]

Mets are getting hammered by the Marlins...stick a fork in 'em fellas...they are done. :bh :bh

Not happy about it...but I know when to call it. Very surprised we lasted this long.

Hey, we'll always have the first half-season. :)

[kelmac07]

13-0...REALLY??? You gotta be sh*tting me that we couldn't score one damn run. Bring up the entire Double A team for the rest of the season. Since the All Star break, we have got to have the worst record. These guys have lost their heart. At least play for some self respect. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

An absolute embrassment. Nine losses in a row at home. Bay as a pinch hitter? What kind of crap is that? It's getting tough to stay interested in the games this half.

[Dave128]

Mets beat Maimi 6-1. Dickey goes 9 innings and records win number 15. Reyes' hitting streak ends.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat Maimi 6-1. Dickey goes 9 innings and records win number 15. Reyes' hitting streak ends.

:wo :wo All the way around!!

[kelmac07]

Meta get shutout by the Braves tonight 4-0. We only gave up four hits...but we only had three. Look out cellar...we're coming in hard and fast. :bh :bh

[LockOut]

Meta get shutout by the Braves tonight 4-0. We only gave up four hits...but we only had three. Look out cellar...we're coming in hard and fast. :bh :bh

feels just like home, sadly. I thought we had a chance this year.

[kelmac07]

Getting skull f#$*ed by the Braves again. :td :td Might be time to dump Santana.

[kelmac07]

Mets bullpen tried to give one away...up 6-1 in the top of the 9th and we "escaped" with a 6-5 win over the Braves.

[Dave128]

Getting skull f#$*ed by the Braves again. :td :td Might be time to dump Santana.

I was sitting in a diner with my mom, dad and wife and asked the waiter to flip the channel to the game as it was just starting. I then promptly asked him to put the Olympics on after the second inning.

[kelmac07]

The Mets acquired catcher Kelly Shoppach from the Red Sox on Tuesday for a player to be named later. Just what we need...another light hitting catcher. His career batting average...wait for it...
















.227 :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

And the bullpen strikes yet again...giving up a 3 run HR to Bruce in the bottom of the ninth as we lose ot the Reds 3-0.

[yachties23]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1294685-the-10-best-things-about-being-a-new-york-mets-fan#comments

In the utter disaster that has been the post all star break, well and the 2 weeks leading up to the all star break, this is one of the few articles that can shed some laughter and hope onto us, the hapless mets fans

[kelmac07]

Dickey is getting hit hard in Cincy tonight. Did anyone see the ball Frazier hit? WOW!! It still hasn't landed.

[kelmac07]

We lose yet another...to the Reds, 6-1. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Stick a fork in em'.

Why the hell did the umps make Dickey take off the simple bracelet his kids gave him before his mountain hike? Enforcing the rules on something like that is pretty lame. They will now need to make all pitchers remove their necklaces, too.

[kelmac07]

Right now our only fight is to stay out of the cellar...don't know how much longer we can last. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

I think somebody greased the top step......

[BigAsh]

what a disappointing baseball year!...Phillies and Red Sox both sh!t the bed, and Mets were winning...only salvation now is for Mets to finish behind the Phils...what say ye, o' Met faithful....enough gas to finish ahead of Philly?

[kelmac07]

I think we are done Keith...as much as it pains me.

[BigAsh]

Mets are in a downward spiral.....whereas Phils just keep spinning!....all my good post-season Mets jokes gonna hafta wait til next season!

[kelmac07]

Mets hold on to beat the Reds tonight 8-4. Of course the bullpen comes in and gives up 3 runs in the bottom of the ninth. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

I really don't know why they took Harvey out with two outs in the eighth inning. Werthen really should have let him be.

[kelmac07]

Nats continue to OWN the Mets this year as we lose another 6-4. Santana looked good the first three innings...after that he looked like stir fried sh*t. Good news is that Philly lost too. I truly believe he is done as a starter...might be time to put him in the bullpen as a lefty specialist. His fastball lost 4-5 MPH from inning to inning last night. We all know that won't happen because of the money we are paying him.

Oh, on that same note of money being paid...sure glad we are getting our value out of Bay...hitting .155 with 6 HR and 12 RBI...not bad for $ 16.5 million a year (4 year $ 66 million contract) for a part time player huh? :bh :bh :bh

[yachties23]

Nats continue to OWN the Mets this year as we lose another 6-4. Santana looked good the first three innings...after that he looked like stir fried sh*t. Good news is that Philly lost too. I truly believe he is done as a starter...might be time to put him in the bullpen as a lefty specialist. His fastball lost 4-5 MPH from inning to inning last night. We all know that won't happen because of the money we are paying him.

Oh, on that same note of money being paid...sure glad we are getting our value out of Bay...hitting .155 with 6 HR and 12 RBI...not bad for $ 16.5 million a year (4 year $ 66 million contract) for a part time player huh? :bh :bh :bh

I'm just going to say a few things about this season, and what to expect over the next few years with this team.

First, this is the team I expected all year. NY sports talk radio always gets on the Yankees for living and dying by the home run. Well the Mets live and die by the 2 out hit. At some point, those two out hits aren't going to come, and instead of winning 1 and 2 run games, you lose them. There really isn't much talent position player wise on this squad. Wright is the only legit threat in the lineup, with Davis, if he keeps it up the only other potential danger for opposing pitchers. Sure I think Tejada, and Murphy can be good players on a good team, but who actually says "Oh crap, Daniel Murphy is up?" nobody. Our catching situation is a joke, as we have had 3 guys up all season who are borderline major leaguers at best, and adding Shoppach isn't much of an upgrade.

We have 0 legit starting outfields, and that was ok in 2000 because our infield was Ventura, Fonzie, Piazza and Olerud, but not with this infield. Nieuwenhuis showed flashes in the early part of the year, and maybe he can be a decent player, but we need two solid MLB quality outfielders in the corners.

The starting pitching, has a bit of a better feel too it than any other part of this team. Dickey has been arguably the best pitcher in the NL. We have seen real good signs from Harvey. Niese has been up and down, but I still think he is a #3 starter in this league. And of course we have Zach Wheeler one step away from joining the big club. Johan... he gave us our first no-no, but he should be shut down for the season. He just doesn't have it right now. Maybe it was the 130 pitch game on June 1st, or maybe its a result of his surgery.

The bullpen. A total cluster fcuk. Omar used to be able to piece together decent bullpens. Sandy has utterly failed at this. If he continues to fail, it won't matter much whats going to happen with the rest of the team.


On the horizons, we have 2 very solid young pitchers who could be stars in this league in Harvey and Wheeler. Most likely we lock up Dickey and Wright to deals in the off season. But the biggest issue is we still have Johan and Bay on the books for 40 million next year. Odds are we won't be players in free agency, and the team you see now is most likely going to be the team you see next season. They may add a few guys in the bullpen, and sign an outfielder to a one year deal, but won't be players in free agency until at least 2014.

Honestly, I'm ok with this approach. I expected nothing from this team. I knew that there wasn't an abundance of talent. I've been glad to see Ike turn it around and start to hit. Tejada hasn't made me forget Reyes, but he has played really well and will be a good player on this team. There are some good pieces coming up and already playing on the big league rosters, and two years ago, all we heard was how awful the Met's farm system was.

So here you have it; the team you see now, is pretty much what you will see next season. You will get to see Wheeler, maybe a slight upgrade at catcher, and a patch in outfielder, but for the most part this is your 2013 NY Mets. Get ready for another rough season, but at the very least the outlook is better for the future than we could have hoped for even 2 years ago.

[kelmac07]

Mets FINALLY take one from the Nats tonight 2-0...on only three hits. Niese looked really good and the bullpen didn't blow it. :D

[kelmac07]

Seems the September 2012 issue of Beckett Baseball liked the year Wright & Dickey were having. :tu :tu

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_4798.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/IMG_4801.jpg

[kelmac07]

Nats continue to OWN us as we lose 5-2 today. I don't think this Heffner kid is cut out to be a starter. He gives up too many runs EARLY. Every outing this year, he has given up runs in the first two innings. Alderson better get his head in it this winter and get us a damn pitching staff...starters and a bullpen.

[363]

Nats continue to OWN us as we lose 5-2 today. I don't think this Heffner kid is cut out to be a starter. He gives up too many runs EARLY. Every outing this year, he has given up runs in the first two innings. Alderson better get his head in it this winter and get us a damn pitching staff...starters and a bullpen.

Haha, guess it was good you couldn't make it up to watch your team loose ;)
But I can't talk cause I don't know sh!t about baseball

[kelmac07]

Bullpen loses their 23rd game last night to the Rockies, 3-1. Now we're tied with Philly. :bh :bh :bh

[Dave128]

The basement is clearly within reach.

[kelmac07]

Another loss to the Rockies last night...6-2. But hey, at least Philly lost too. Only 1/2 a game away from the cellar.

[Dave128]

Maybe the Mets will win one in honor of your birthday tonight, Mac!

[kelmac07]

Maybe the Mets will win one in honor of your birthday tonight, Mac!

It'd be nice...but I doubt it. :r :r

Waiting for Keith to bust in the thread now that we are tied with his Phils. But if I know him, he's waiting until they have a lead on us. :D

[kelmac07]

Santana to the 15 day DL and more than likely done for the season with back pains...imagine that. :D

[kelmac07]

So much for a b-day win from my Mets as the bullpen melts down again in a 5-2 loss to the Rockies. Harvey pitched 6 string innings...only for Ramirez to BLOW UP in his 2/3 innings. :bh :bh Good news is that Philly and Florida both lost...still not in the cellar. :D

[jonumberone]

In case you forgot, the Mets lost on your birthday last year, too! :D

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/DSC00412.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv82/kelmac07_photo/d3c329f81.jpg

[kelmac07]

Thanks for the reminder Dom. :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Of course we get beat 1-0. McHugh looked damn good today...7 innings of two hit ball with 9 strikeouts...only to have the pullpen come in and...you guessed it...BLOW the game. :bh :bh And Philly was idle today...putting us in 4th place.

[Dave128]

Half game to tie Miami with the basement!

[kelmac07]

Half game to tie Miami with the basement!

We're f&*#ed!!!

[mase]

Local NY radio host, Mike Francesca talks about the Mets and loses it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgyRKcEXYtI

[jonumberone]

Local NY radio host, Mike Francesca talks about the Mets and loses it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgyRKcEXYtI

I heard this live, I almost died when he made the Kotite references!

Generation K, FTW! :D

[kelmac07]

Local NY radio host, Mike Francesca talks about the Mets and loses it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgyRKcEXYtI

Love his enthusiasm and he was SPOT ON!!! Collins has ACCEPTED this crap because he is now only worried about losing his job. Granted they played well above expectations in the first half...but 12-30 the last 42 games??? It's like they did quit. It has come to where I can't watch the games anymore because I know the bullpen is gonna blow it.

Rockies Coaches: "We're 47-73, how the hell did we beat these guys?" :r :r

"Murphy and Thole are getting beat on 80 MPH fastballs!!" :r :r

[Dave128]

Local NY radio host, Mike Francesca talks about the Mets and loses it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgyRKcEXYtI

WOW!! :sl

[kelmac07]

Mets send McHugh down to AAA and reinstate Hefner from the paternity list...WTF??? Hefner has been lit up in every outing this year, McHugh pitched 7 innings of 2 hit, 9 strikout ball. It's not like we are in the race any longer. Let the young kids get acclimated to The Show. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Or...save the arm for next season and maybe clean up the rotation then.

[Dave128]

Well, another loss. 3-1. At least it wasn't the bullpen's fault this time. One highlight was that Wright hit hr #200.

[jonumberone]

Well, another loss. 3-1. At least it wasn't the bullpen's fault this time. One highlight was that Wright hit hr #200.

The highlight for me was seeing Ike getting thrown out at the plate, on a grounder with no outs in the second inning. :fp
Different strokes, for different folks, I guess :D

[yachties23]

The highlight for me was seeing Ike getting thrown out at the plate, on a grounder with no outs in the second inning. :fp
Different strokes, for different folks, I guess :D

LOL Dom...

As I've said earlier in the year, smoke and mirrors. People get on the Yankees for only winning with the long ball, but when you live and die by the 2 out hit, you are just as much, if not more vulnerable.

Francesca's rant the other day was right on point. This is the team I expected all season, so the first half was a shock, and a pleasant surprise, but this team played well over their heads. There are maybe 3 legit MLB level players in the everyday lineup, and that is it, and its not as if there is much more in the farm system. All of the top prospects are pitchers. I'm not really sure what to expect next season and beyond, I just don't see any hope.

[kelmac07]

Done watching for the season. I'll check boxscores, but refuse to watch any more.

[kelmac07]

Mets FINALLY win one today...beat the Astros 3-1. Dickey picks up his 16th win of the season. And it keeps us out of the cellar, for at least another day. :D

[Dave128]

Woohoo!!

[BigAsh]

Almost feel like a leering predator coming to mets banter now....but....Phils finally in front of Mets....some reality sets in...

[Dave128]

Mets won again today. Two in a row! Who woulda thunk it?!

[kelmac07]

Mets won again today. Two in a row! Who woulda thunk it?!

Look out...Hefner finally pitches a strong game without getting blown up. :D

[Dave128]

Another win? Holy cow! 9-5 over the Phillies!

[kelmac07]

Another win? Holy cow! 9-5 over the Phillies!

And we came back from being down 4-1...and won in extra innings. :wo :wo

Any win over the Phillies is a good win!! :D

[BigAsh]

Nice win....I didn't see it....interest level WAY down since July...

[jonumberone]

Any win over the Phillies is a good win!! :D

In all honesty, that is the one thing that irritates me the most about Met fans.
Every few year's they have a new rival.
When I was a kid, it was the Cards!
Any Met fans remember them?
Then it was the Braves.
Then it was the Braves and Phills.
Now it's the Phills.
We are most likely a year or two away from Washington being their #1 rival.
I guess when you constantly get your face kicked in by all the other kids in the school, it's hard to decide which one you hate the most! :D

:sl

[kelmac07]

In all honesty, that is the one thing that irritates me the most about Met fans.
Every few year's they have a new rival.
When I was a kid, it was the Cards!
Any Met fans remember them?
Then it was the Braves.
Then it was the Braves and Phills.
Now it's the Phills.
We are most likely a year or two away from Washington being their #1 rival.
I guess when you constantly get your face kicked in by all the other kids in the school, it's hard to decide which one you hate the most! :D

:sl

For me the Phils have always been the "enemy"...remember back to a few years when we collapsed in Sept (TWICE)...both times Philly won the division. And an added plus is Keith is from Philly. :r :r :r

[jonumberone]

And an added plus is Keith is from Philly. :r :r :r

Hard to argue with that logic! :D

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Phillies 3-2 last night. Harvey looked good and we're tied for third again. :wo :wo

[Dave128]

:noon :noon :noon

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one 3-2 to the Phillies this afternoon...back to fourth place. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

I think we're still 10-5 overall for the season against the Phillies. I'll take that.

[kelmac07]

Dickey pitches another shutout and wins #17 as we beat the Marlins 3-0. :tu :tu

[Dave128]

Heard the game on the radio. Very pleased with the outcome!

[kelmac07]

Mets score 4 in the top of the 9th to beat the Marlins 5-3. :wo :wo

[kelmac07]

Mest sweep the Marlins with a 5-1 win this afternoon. Bay hits a grand slam...and raises his average to .160...he still sucks!!!

[jonumberone]

Mest sweep the Marlins with a 5-1 win this afternoon. Bay hits a grand slam...and raises his average to .160...he still sucks!!!

Boy, Mac, you sure can hold a grudge! :D

[kelmac07]

Boy, Mac, you sure can hold a grudge! :D

For 66 million different reasons my brother. :D

[jonumberone]

For 66 million different reasons my brother. :D

How many of those 66 million reasons came out of your pocket? :sh

:sl

;s

[kelmac07]

How many of those 66 million reasons came out of your pocket? :sh

:sl

;s

ZERO...but he's on MY team. I could hit .160 and it'll only take a million to keep me happy. 'Nough said. :D

[Dave128]

Only a half game behind the Phillies!

[kelmac07]

Only a half game behind the Phillies!

Tied with the Phillies Dave...they lost tonight to the Braves. :wo :wo 3rd place again!!

[Dave128]

:noon:noon

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Cards today 5-4. And we're back in fourth place. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

We got robbed in the ninth inning.

[yachties23]

For 66 million different reasons my brother. :D

See Yankee fans can't relate to this at all. This 66 million is crippling to us. Although I doubt the Wilpons are prepared to spend, it gives them an excuse as to not spend. "Well we have 16 million tied up in Jason Bay for another year."

We aren't at the luxury of sending 50 million dollar players down to the minors when they don't pan out.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one to the Cards. At least Dickey pitches tonight. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Cards today 6-2 as Dickey picks up his 18th win. :D

[Dave128]

:tu

[kelmac07]

VCM Thursday Herf...

Tatuaje Havana VI Nobles
Bahia Maduro Robusto
Punch Bareknuckle Belicoso (strong little sucker) :dr
Padilla Miami Maduro Edicion Limitada 2009 :dr :dr (Best stick of the evening)
Gran Habano Persian King (expected a lot more from this stick...way too light)

[jonumberone]

VCM Thursday Herf...

Tatuaje Havana VI Nobles
Bahia Maduro Robusto
Punch Bareknuckle Belicoso (strong little sucker) :dr
Padilla Miami Maduro Edicion Limitada 2009 :dr (Best stick of the evening)
Gran Habano Persian King (expected a lot more from this stick...way too light)

Mets baseball is so irrelevant, you're posting which cigars you smoked in here now? :gary :r

;s

[kelmac07]

Mets baseball is so irrelevant, you're posting which cigars you smoked in here now?

;s

:r :r :r You got it. Oops!!!

[Dave128]

Another extra inning loss today to the Braves.

[kelmac07]

Another extra inning loss today to the Braves.

Confirmed...we suck!! :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Dropped another one to the Nats last night 5-1. As we continue to downwardly spiral. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Meh....it's a lost cause for this season. I'm just watching for the love of the game.

[kelmac07]

Meh....it's a lost cause for this season. I'm just watching for the love of the game.

I'm with you on that one brother. Each game we are confirming just how much we suck. :bh :bh

Good news is that even the sun shines on a dogs a$$ some days...those are the days we pull one out. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Dickey pisses away a lead and loses his bid for #19 as the Mets drop , yet another, one to the Nats 5-3. :bh :bh

[363]

Go Nats!!

[kelmac07]

Go Nats!!

Blow it out your &#* Brendon!!! :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Mets shutout last night by the Nats 2-0...imagine that. :bh :bh

[363]

Mets shutout last night by the Nats 2-0...imagine that. :bh :bh
:hf

[BigAsh]

great stat I'd thought I's share to brighten the days of Met fans...

Since the all-star break the Braves have won 5 games at CitiField, the Nats have won 6....


Wait for it....




The Mets have won only 4!!!........:noon:noon:noon

[kelmac07]

Well howdy stranger...look who pops their head in. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets FINALLY win one...beating the Brewers 7-3...away of course. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets lose to the Brewers tonight 9-6...as we slide deeper down the hole.

[kelmac07]

Shutout by the Brewers this afternoon 3-0...and we managed TWO hits. Two measley singles...are you shitting me?? :td :td

[Dave128]

Football season started, Mac. Are you still watching the Mets suck it up??!!

[kelmac07]

Football season started, Mac. Are you still watching the Mets suck it up??!!

I'm a Bills fan Dave...so it's continuous for me. :r :r

[Dave128]

I'm a Bills fan Dave...so it's continuous for me. :r :r

Sorry about that, Mac?!

[The Poet]

Football season started, Mac. Are you still watching the Mets suck it up??!!

I'm a Bills fan Dave...so it's continuous for me. :r :r

Well look on the bright side, Mac . . . the NBA's not far away, so you can start rooting for the Bobcats or the Wizards. :r

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Phillies 3-1. Dickey pitched well but the offense has been absolutely non existent in the past two weeks. So much for Dickey getting 20 wins this year...the lethargic offense has done zero to support him. And down goes any chance of the Cy Young. If we can't get up for the Phillies and the thought of dropping them under .500 and ruining their playoff chances then we really area dead. It's time like these when it is SO FRUSTRATING to be a Mets fan.:bh :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Mets signed a two year deal with the Las Vegas 51s' of the Pacific Coast League. Buffalo Bisons decided not to renew their agreement with the Mets...can you blame them? Just another reason how Mets management is killing this franchise. :td :td

[BigAsh]

Mets drop one to the Phillies 3-1. Dickey pitched well but the offense has been absolutely non existent in the past two weeks. So much for Dickey getting 20 wins this year...the lethargic offense has done zero to support him. And down goes any chance of the Cy Young. If we can't get up for the Phillies and the thought of dropping them under .500 and ruining their playoff chances then we really area dead. It's time like these when it is SO FRUSTRATING to be a Mets fan.:bh :bh :bh

C'mon brother, there's PLENTY of reasons to be FRUSTRATED!! :D

[Dave128]

It's been an extremely long season.

[kelmac07]

It's been an extremely long season.

Too long!! :bh :bh

[kelmac07]

Bullpen strikes again..giving up a two run HR to Howard in the top of the ninth as we lose to the Phillies 3-2. This season is officially over for me...I'm done watching. :td :td :td :td :td

[BigAsh]

:noon:D:noon:D



:gary

[BigAsh]

16-1....and still going!!.....Howard goes yard for a grand slam in the 9th...Mets really do blow Mac.....you weren't kidding!!

[kelmac07]

Up yours!! :D