New York Mets 2014 Season Banter!!

[kelmac07]

Someone "knucklehad" predicted the 2014 NY Mets will win 90 games. Is this same "knucklehead" counting the AA & AAA teams as well as the big league ball club?? :r :r

I'm predicting a fourth place finish in the NL East. Pitching was not improved and Harvey is out for the year. Good news is that the outfield is very much improved and Legares gained a year of experience at the big league level. SS and 1B are still glaring issues. Will Tejada/Ike/Duda bounce back from invisible years and contribute anything this year??

I love my Mets, but there are way too many uncertainties to think anything better than a 4th place finish. Now, if everyone has a career year, or performs way above expectations...then a 90 win season may be attainable...but I still feel we are two years away from that happening in Flushing. :2

Either way...I'm gonna be rooting for them.

LET'S GO METS!!!

[BigAsh]

Someone "knucklehad" predicted the 2014 NY Mets will win 90 games. Is this same "knucklehead" counting the AA & AAA teams as well as the big league ball club?? :r :r

I'm predicting a fourth place finish in the NL East. Pitching was not improved and Harvey is out for the year. Good news is that the outfield is very much improved and Legares gained a year of experience at the big league level. SS and 1B are still glaring issues. Will Tejada/Ike/Duda bounce back from invisible years and contribute anything this year??

I love my Mets, but there are way too many uncertainties to think anything better than a 4th place finish. Now, if everyone has a career year, or performs way above expectations...then a 90 win season may be attainable...but I still feel we are two years away from that happening in Flushing. :2

Either way...I'm gonna be rooting for them.




Speaking of flushing....here's to the Mets....flushing right down the toilet! :r

[kelmac07]

Speaking of flushing....here's to the Mets....flushing right down the toilet! :r

Now, now, now Keith...don't get me started about the Philladelphia Follies!! Does Howard prove he can stay heathy? Does Ruiz prove he can produce without 'roids? Which pitcher retires before the season is over this year? How's that "rookie" manager working out for ya this year?

I believe we placed 3rd in the NL East last year...what about your boys? :D

[BigAsh]

Now, now, now Keith...don't get me started about the Philladelphia Follies!! Does Howard prove he can stay heathy? Does Ruiz prove he can produce without 'roids? Which pitcher retires before the season is over this year? How's that "rookie" manager working out for ya this year?

I believe we placed 3rd in the NL East last year...what about your boys? :D

Won the World Series!!....ohh, the Phillies.....yeah, well, hmmmm ....how's the weather in VA? :D

[kelmac07]

Won the World Series!!....ohh, the Phillies.....yeah, well, hmmmm ....how's the weather in VA? :D

:r :r :r

I see I have to find me an American League team to claim as well. :D

[Dave128]

Here's to winning 90 games! :chr


LET'S GO METS!!

[Dave128]

Try this???

Trade Ike Davis, send Lucas Duda down to minor leagues, put Daniel Murphy at first base and Eric Young Jr. at second base. Here's a potential lineup:

1.) 2B Eric Young Jr.
2.) 1B Daniel Murphy
3.) 3B David Wright
4.) LF Curtis Granderson
5.) RF Chris Young
6.) CF Juan Lagares
7.) C Travis D'Arnaud
8.) SS Ruben Tejada
9.) PITCHER

[kelmac07]

Try this???

Trade Ike Davis, send Lucas Duda down to minor leagues, put Daniel Murphy at first base and Eric Young Jr. at second base. Here's a potential lineup:

1.) 2B Eric Young Jr.
2.) 1B Daniel Murphy
3.) 3B David Wright
4.) LF Curtis Granderson
5.) RF Chris Young
6.) CF Juan Lagares
7.) C Travis D'Arnaud
8.) SS Ruben Tejada
9.) PITCHER

Dave, I'm ok with this EXCEPT for Tejada. Unless he proves he's serious about playing. It was partly the Mets fault as they handed him the job after Reyes left. He got lazy...make him earn it and maybe things change. But this still doesn't solve our pitching issues. Starters #3 through #5 and the entire bullpen.

[GTsetGO]

so, you are really going to put yourself through this again this year huh?

you going for the site record to see how many :bh emoticons be posted in one thread?

[Dave128]

Mac - I see your point with Tejada, but who else do we have for SS?

[kelmac07]

Mac - I see your point with Tejada, but who else do we have for SS?

That's my point!! Alderson did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to improve these positions...

Shortstop (nothing but Tejada...and what did he hit last year? .202 before getting hurt.

Starting Pitching (banking on prospects and ANOTHER over the hill veteran)

Bullpen (who's our closer? Johnny Rottentree?)

First Base (rolling the dice with Duda/Davis...AGAIN...how'd that work out for you last year Sandy?)

Very frustrated with the ownership...money was saved and yet, we only picked up Granderson/Young/Colon. I love the Granderson deal. If Young performs as he's capable, I'm ok with that move. Just not thrilled with Colon...'roids, over 40, overweight, etc...I see him on the DL by the end of May). Guess Wilpons wanted to pocket some more.

[Dave128]

This could be a loooong season (again).

[kelmac07]

This could be a loooong season (again).

I hear ya Dave. Niese is supposed to be our opening day starter and he went to NY yesterday for an MRI. Said it was "clean"...but the Mets training staff has been known to screw a thing or two up in their time. :r :r

Trying really hard to remain positive for the season.

[Dave128]

Think positive thoughts!
If team management is relying on Niese, we're going to have problems!

[jonumberone]

This thread would've been better if it was up when Sandy said the team should win 90 games.
I was really fired up about it.
Now that it's been a day or so, much like the Mets season, it's over and done with. :D

Truthfully, I thought the Mets were going to have a big offseason. They didn't!
They made 1 impact move, Granderson. The rest are maybes.
And when you weigh Grandy against Byrd's production last year, there might only be a slight improvement.
Not bringing in Nelson Cruz was a mistake. Especially when you look at him only getting 8 mil for 1 year.
Granted, he doesn't make the Mets a contender, but for 8 Mil you're able to inject a little life into your fan base.

So, did the Mets take it easy this year because Harvey is hurt? Your thoughts?
Initially I thought that might be the case, but I honestly think the Wilpon's are broke!

[kelmac07]

Harvey would have been the opening day starter. Hoping Wheeler and Syndergaard make big time impacts in spring.

[kelmac07]

I agree Dom...Cruz should have been pursued. 8 mil a year? Hell, we gave that to Ollie Perez. :r :r

At first, I thought the off-season inactivty was due to the fact that they thought with Harvey hurt, they were already out of it (if that was the case...we will never win with them at the top).

But I honestly think the Wilpons are BROKE...the whole Madoff thing did them in, but they won't sell. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Mets lose their first official spring training game of the season against the Nats: 5-4

Typical loss: up 4-1 in the fifth and not able to hold the lead till the end. :bh

[kelmac07]

Mets get "skull drugged" by the Marlins split squad this afternoon 9-1. We mustered FOUR hits...WTF??? It's starting already.

[kelmac07]

Another "skull drugging" from the Cardinals today, 7-1. And another day we only muster FOUR hits. This year is gonna be a LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG one. :bh :bh

[Dave128]

Holy crap! I missed both of those games. Glad I did.

[BigAsh]

here's to happier times....

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:r:r

[kelmac07]

Mets score 5 runs in the top of the ninth today to beat the Braves, 6-2, for our first win of spring training. :D

[Dave128]

WootWoot!!

[kelmac07]

Granderson hits two HRs and Wheeler pitches three innings of lights out ball as the Mets beat the Astros, 6-2. :D

[Dave128]

Pretty nice couple of games. Tides turning a little bit?

[kelmac07]

Mets come back from being down 5-1 to tie to the Cardinals, 5-5. Wright and Murphy play their first spring training game...nothing impressive, but they finally played.

[kelmac07]

Another come from behind win today against the Tigers, 3-2. :D

[icehog3]

Another come from behind win today against the Tigers, 3-2. :D

What, did Cabrera pitch the late innings, Mac? ;) :r

[kelmac07]

What, did Cabrera pitch the late innings, Mac? ;) :r

Some rookie...Justin Miller gave up two runs in the 9th. :D

[icehog3]

Some rookie...Justin Miller gave up two runs in the 9th. :D

He will be in AA by the time the Mets and Tigers meet in the 2014 World Series. ;)

[Dave128]

Good to see the Mets able to get a couple come from behind wins. Shows some promise for the young guys.

[Brian D.]

He will be in AA by the time the Mets and Tigers meet in the 2014 World Series. ;)

Which "AA" did you mean, baseball minor league or the place that helps one to stop drinking? ;)

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Braves today, 8-2. Wheeler pitched three strong innings and Wright and Tejada still don't have a spring training hit. Wright only played in his second game...Tejada has been in a handful.

[icehog3]

Which "AA" did you mean, baseball minor league or the place that helps one to stop drinking? ;)

Trying to make the Tigers pitching staff? Take your pick. ;)

[Dave128]

A Braves beating feels good any time of the season! :)

[kelmac07]

Mets get crushed buy the Marlins today, 11-1. Colon doesn't look impressive in his spring training debut. :sad

[kelmac07]

Mets eat the Cardinals this afternoon, 9-8. Neise got rocked and Valverde gave up some more runs...luckily the bullpen held on. Hoping I can say that a few times this year.

[icehog3]

Valverde? You guys signed Valverde?




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OK....I'm done now. ;s

[Dave128]

Our management team rocks!!

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Cardinals this afternoon, 6-4. Wright gets his first spring training hit.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Marlins yesterday, 1-0. Wheeler gave up one ER in 4.2 innings.

[kelmac07]

Mets split squad day....tied the Twins, 3-2 and beat the Cubs, 9-4.

[kelmac07]

Mets can't seem to beat the Marlins, drop another one this afternoon, 10-7. Lannan hurt his chances for that 5th rotation spot today...he got ROCKED!!

[kelmac07]

Mets come back from a 4-1 deficit to beat the Tigers today, 5-4. :D

[Dave128]

Love to see them get come from behind wins. Shows some fight.

[kelmac07]

Mets come back, yet again, beating the Braves this afternoon, 7-6. Recker delivers a walk-off three run HR to end the game. SWEET!!!

[Dave128]

Awesome!!

I know it's not a huge deal since it's still only spring training, but it always makes me very happy in the pants when the Mets beat the Braves!

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Twins today, 9-1. We're scoring some runs...hope we save some for the season. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets, finally, beat the Marlins this afternoon, 10-2. Colon gave up 2ER in 6+ innings pitched.

[kelmac07]

Split squad day...beat the Nats, 3-1 and lost to the Braves, 4-1.

[Dave128]

Thanks for the updates, Mac. Glad they seem to be doing a bit better before the real games begin. I'm ashamed that I didn't follw any baseball this weekend.

[GTsetGO]

:bh total to date 5

[Dave128]

:bh total to date 5


One of those was mine.......

[kelmac07]

:bh total to date 5

It's still early. I'm predicting 125 :bh this season. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets hang on to beat the Cardinals this afternoon, 5-3. Dice K looked decent.

[GTsetGO]

that's 5 and it's only preseason. should be a good season.

Luke has his jersey and glove. he is ready for the season.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn286/gtsetgo/Luke%20Robert/20140323_152927_zpsewmbgrxr.jpg

[kelmac07]

Dillon Gee formally has been named the New York Mets' Opening Day starter. Who else were they gonna select? :D

[james554]

you guys seem to real fans of sports, great to see that. I like most of the action based sports.

[Dave128]

Dillon Gee formally has been named the New York Mets' Opening Day starter. Who else were they gonna select? :D

:fp2

[icehog3]

you guys seem to real fans of sports, great to see that. I like most of the action based sports.

Oh, then you wouldn't like the Mets.

[Dave128]

Oh, then you wouldn't like the Mets.

:gary

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Nats this afternoon, 7-3. Wheeler couldn't hold the three run lead.

[kelmac07]

Gee pitches six innnings of no-hit ball..only to have the bullpen come in and blow it. Here we go again!! :bh Mets get beat by the Astros, 9-6.

[BigAsh]

Can't Grandy pitch?...cause its where they spent the $$

[Tone-NY]

Mets have no 1B or SS so they will win 90! I've been a Mets fan since 62 and all I can say is we have 2 WS and the Cubs have none. Sorry Cub fans, just saying.

[kelmac07]

Mets get shutout by the Nats this afternoon, 4-0.

[kelmac07]

Mets lose to the Blue Jays this evening, 5-4. Germen blew it in the 7th and Parnell gave it up in the bottom on the 9th. Thanks bullpen!!

[Dave128]

Sounds/looks really familiar.....

[GTsetGO]

Sounds/looks really familiar.....

should be we just copy paste last years thread here?

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one to the Blue Jays, 2-0. TWO fr*cking hits is all we could muster????

[kelmac07]

Mejia in rotation as 5th starter; Dice-K 'shocked' by decision. Mejia just had an MRI on his forearm...and Dice-K actually had a decent spring training. Must say I am shocked as well.

How the hell does Gonzalez Germen make the bullpen? He had an AWFUL spring. Come on Sandy!! :td :td

[Dave128]

Mets drop another one to the Blue Jays, 2-0. TWO fr*cking hits is all we could muster????

They're just saving all of their energy for the 90 win season.

[Dave128]

Mets currently in a weather delay. Down 9-5 heading to the bottom of the tenth. Looks like game one will end up as a loss. So much for the 90 game win predicted by the Mets GM.

I wonder how many :bh this game will generate??!!

[kelmac07]

F*cking bullpen!!! :bh :bh :bh

[Dave128]

100% agree, Mac. :td

[GTsetGO]

count is now at 11 :bh

[kelmac07]

Parnell to DL with partial MCL tear in elbow. So is this why he blew the lead on opening day?? And so it begins already. A depleted/weak bullpen just got a lot worse. WAKE UP ALDERSON!!! You did absolutely nothing in the off season to improve this "suspect" 'pen. Time to spend some money and improve this HUGE weakness.

[BigAsh]

Parnell to DL with partial MCL tear in elbow. So is this why he blew the lead on opening day?? And so it begins already. A depleted/weak bullpen just got a lot worse. WAKE UP ALDERSON!!! You did absolutely nothing in the off season to improve this "suspect" 'pen. Time to spend some money and improve this HUGE weakness.

See #65 above....:noon

[kelmac07]

Chris Young's Mets debut lasts one inning. REALLY????

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one ot the Nats, 5-1. 0-2 to start the season. Gonna be hard, at this pace, to get those 90 wins Sandy. :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

Typical Mets...todays starting lineup has 6 of the 9 starters who have a .000 batting average. I know...it's onlt been two games. Come on man!!

90 wins Sandy?? Maybe if you count this year and last year together. :r :r :r

[Dave128]

Something's gotta give!!

[BigAsh]

Something's gotta give!!

Yep....Parnell's elbow!!

[Dave128]

Thankfully, the Phillies aren't doing so hot either.

[GTsetGO]

Familia has a 36.000 ERA already. ouch.

[BigAsh]

Thankfully, the Phillies aren't doing so hot either.

they are, just that the 'pen has been "Met-esque"....:D

[Dave128]

Familia has a 36.000 ERA already. ouch.

20.25 after todays outing.

[Dave128]

they are, just that the 'pen has been "Met-esque"....:D

That's not even a joke anymore :gary

[GTsetGO]

20.25 after todays outing.



nice. guess he gave those era points to rice. 54.000 after today.

[kelmac07]

With ERAs of 20.25 and 54.00, I can only laugh...otherwise, I'd go crazy!!

[kelmac07]

And ONLY team in the National League without a win I might add. :D

[Dave128]

Gonna be a looooong season.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Reds, 4-3. :wo :wo

First win of the season and the bullpen didn't blow it. :D

[Dave128]

Duda with two HRs and Valverde with the save!

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Reds, 6-3, with a walk-off Grand Slam by...







...wait for it...













Ike Davis!!!! Win #2. :wo :wo

[Dave128]

WooooHooooo!!! I watched the entire game. I was a little nervous in the ninth, but real pleased with the outcome. Thank you, Ike!

[kelmac07]

Keyed was the challenge by Collins on the Legares slide into second. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Reds this afternoon, 2-1.

[Dave128]

Granderson popped his HR cherry today.

[kelmac07]

Granderson popped his HR cherry today.

That was yesterdays game Dave. He was 0-4 with two K's today. :D

[Dave128]

My bad, sorry. Guess I was just excited to see him get a hit!

[kelmac07]

His average is now a whopping .167. More Mets woes...Parnell will have Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the 2014 season.

[Dave128]

That sucks. Guess we'll be seeing what Valverde is made of.

[Dave128]

Mets beat the Braves 4-0!

[kelmac07]

I'll take a shutout against the Braves any day of the week. So, when is Wright going to start hitting???

[GTsetGO]

I'll take a shutout against the Braves any day of the week. So, when is Wright going to start hitting???

when you guys get about 15 games out of first. Sooooo, June.

[kelmac07]

when you guys get about 15 games out of first. Sooooo, June.

June? What are you talking about Rob, that'll happen well before June. :D

[GTsetGO]

i was trying to be nice. ;)

[Dave128]

4-2 loss to the Braves tonight. Made a nice push in the 9th, but fell short.

[kelmac07]

4-3...but who's counting. We have the worst batting average in MLB. On a good note, the bullpen didn't give up a run.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop one to the Angels, 5-4, in 11 innings. This Familia kid isn't looking so good.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Angels, 7-6, in 13 innings. Valverde blows his first save...I'm sure there'll be many more.

[kelmac07]

Mets were skull drug by the Angels today, 14-2. Colon looked like stir fried dog sh*t!!

[Dave128]

What a crap game. Love your analogy, Mac!

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the D-Backs last night, 7-3. Wheeler gets his first win of the year.

[kelmac07]

Mets jump on the D-Backs last night, 9-0. Back to .500. :wo :wo Legares heads to the DL, called up Nieuwenhuis and he hits a HR. :D

[Dave128]

:noon:noon:noon

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the D-Backs this afternoon, 5-2, and sweep the series. First one of 2014. Gee looked really good...7 innings of three hit ball. Puts us a game over .500 at 8-7. I'll take it. With this bullpen, I thought we'd be 3-12. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets FINALLY trade Ike Davis. Was shipped to Pittsburgh for minor League right-handed pitcher Zack Thornton and a player to be named. Now, let's get something for Duda. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets getting no hit through 7 innings by Aaron Harang...and then the Braves took him out. WTF????

Wright wrecks the no-no in the eighth. :wo :wo

[jonumberone]

Mets getting no hit through 7 innings by Aaron Harang...and then the Braves took him out. WTF????

Wright wrecks the no-no in the eighth. :wo :wo

No mention of the final score?
I guess it's a good day around these parts when your team gets shut out but doesn't get no hit?
Whatever gets you through the day, my man! :D

I can't wait for Ike to get hot in Pittsburgh.

[kelmac07]

No mention of the final score?
I guess it's a good day around these parts when your team gets shut out but doesn't get no hit?
Whatever gets you through the day, my man! :D

I can't wait for Ike to get hot in Pittsburgh.

Dom, that was posted while the game was still in progress.

Mets get shutout by the Braves, but not no-hit, 6-0. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Bullpen p*sses another one away this evening. As we lose to the Braves, 7-5. Mets tried to come back in the 9th, but couldn't pull it off. D'Arnaud grounds out with the bases loaded. Granderson isn't contributing at all... .143. Come on man!!

[kelmac07]

Mets salvage a win in the series against the Braves, winning 4-3 in 14 innings. Bullpen held it together for 8 innings. Back to .500 at 9-9. :wo :wo

[WhiteMamba]

You can't win em all

[kelmac07]

Mets shutout the Cards, 2-0. Mejia looked good.

[nayslayer]

Tejada looked good in the field as well

[yourchoice]

I can't wait for Ike to get hot in Pittsburgh.

5/11 so far with a broken bat grand slam yesterday! :r

[Dave128]

5/11 so far with a broken bat grand slam yesterday! :r

Figures.........

[kelmac07]

They can have him. Let's revisit this posting in about two months. When good 'ole Ike is in a 3-39 slump with 26 strikeouts. :r :r

[jonumberone]

They can have him. Let's revisit this posting in about two months. When good 'ole Ike is in a 3-39 slump with 26 strikeouts. :r :r

You're confusing Ike with Granderson! :noon

;s

[kelmac07]

You're confusing Ike with Granderson! :noon

;s

Nope...because Granderson is in that slump RIGHT NOW!!! :r :r

[kelmac07]

Cardinals returned the favor last night by shutting us out, 3-0.

[kelmac07]

Mets hang on to beat the Cardinals last night, 3-2. Wacha struck out 10, but walked 5...and gave us a few runs. Farnsworth held on to seal the deal. :tu

[kelmac07]

Mets recall Bobby Abreu. For what? I'm still shocked they signed him to a minor league deal. What can a 40 year old outfielder do for us? :confused: :confused:

[jonumberone]

Mets recall Bobby Abreu. For what? I'm still shocked they signed him to a minor league deal. What can a 40 year old outfielder do for us? :confused: :confused:

FWIW, of last night's starting outfielders, not a single one of them is above the Mendoza Line. The only OF on the current roster that eclipses it is Eric Young Jr, and he's hitting .222.
Truth be told, he can't hurt.

[kelmac07]

FWIW, of last night's starting outfielders, not a single one of them is above the Mendoza Line. The only OF on the current roster that eclipses it is Eric Young Jr, and he's hitting .222. Truth be told, he can't hurt.

Says you. Lagares needs to hurry back...he was the only OF pulling his weight.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Cardinals this afternoon, 4-1, and took 3 of 4 for the series. Dice-K gets the save. Chris Young hits his first HR as a Met and Granderson has an RBI in his pinch-hitting appearance. Even Abreu got a hit this afternoon. :D <---that's for Dom. 12-10, thought we'd be about 6-16, I'll take it. :wo :wo

[kelmac07]

Guess who's in sole posession of second place in the NL East???

NY Mets :wo :wo :wo

While it will more than likely be short lived...I'm enjoying it while I can. D

[jonumberone]

The Mets have done really well for themselves.
Especially when you consider that they haven't hit for a damn, and now with Dice-K, are on their fourth closer before May even starts.
Looking back, they were dreadful against the Nats, and I thought they would be done by June.
But this is baseball. Things always even out over 162 games.
The Mets will still be done, I'll just have to wait until the All Star break to see it. :D

[kelmac07]

Can't argue with any of this Dom. I have been pleasantly surprised so far...but for how long?

Tied for the worst batting average in the NL, closer by "who's healthy?", Wright hasn't hit the ball, 1B is a BLACK HOLE for us, Tejada WON'T hit, outfield is hitting a combined below the mendoza line, and Granderson is playing like stir-fried dog sh*t (at least offensively).

On a bright note...Murphy continues to hit, LaGares was tearing it up before he went on the DL, bullpen has been surprisingly ok (we know this will come crashing down) and I believe Collins has done a bang up job so far.

Bottom line: I'm enjoying this while I can.

And another thing...we're not getting suspended for wearing pine-tar. :r :r :r

[jonumberone]

And another thing...we're not getting suspended for wearing pine-tar. :r :r

I think pine tar is used as perfume in the Dominican Republic.
Only reason I can come up with for putting it on his neck! :confused:

:r:r

[Dave128]

Woohoo for second place! :noon:noon:noon

[kelmac07]

Mets score two in the bottom of the 9th to beat the Marlins, 4-3. Granderson has the game winning single. :wo :wo

[kelmac07]

Mets give one away this evening to the Marlins, 7-6 in 10 innings. Up 5-1 and Mejia gives up 5 runs in the 6th. Salty hits a HR off Farnsworth in the 10th.

[kelmac07]

Mets take the series by shutting out the Marlins this afternoon, 4-0. Gee pitches eight strong innings.

[kelmac07]

Nats lose and we're back in second place. :wo :wo

[Dave128]

Mets have been looking pretty decent. I hope it continues.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Phillies, 6-1. Still in second place. :wo :wo

All this without Wright hitting the ball.

[Dave128]

Another much needed win. Niese had a nice outing.

[BigAsh]

Mets beat the Phillies, 6-1. Still in second place. :wo :wo

All this without Wright hitting the ball.

:noon:noon:noon

[kelmac07]

Rained out tonight. Guess we get to stay in second place for, at least, one more day. :D

[Dave128]

One month of baseball in the books and the Mets are sitting in second place (15-11, .577, 2.0 GB). Couldn't ask for anything better at this point.

[kelmac07]

Another night of Colon getting shelled. He's like Jekyll & Hyde....you never know who's gonna show up.

On the bright side, Lagares is back from the DL. :D

[Dave128]

Lageras had a double off the wall his first at bat. Not so much since then. Not thinking this game is going to end too well.

[kelmac07]

Mets decide to wait until the 9th to score some runs and drop one to the Rockies last night, 7-4. Colon got ROCKED...yet again!! Wright continues not to hit. :confused:

[Dave128]

The commentators keep saying to be patient and give Wright and Granderson at least another month to produce. Really??!! Colon looked really slow (more than ussual) and not into the game at all. Something didn't look right with him.

[kelmac07]

Another month??? What the hell did they keep him in extended spring training for this year? Wasn't it supposed to work on his core? It seems to have worked well Murphy. Wright...not so much. Granderson has never hit for a high average. I knew he wasn't gonna hit 40 homers at Citifield. Right field is a lot deeper than at Yankee stadium. But he's still better than what he's hitting right now. :2

[Dave128]

I'm not even sure I like or trust Grandersons arm in right field. He doesn't seem to be able to throw very well the last couple games. Especially last night. Oh well, give him another month!

[kelmac07]

Rockies have laid it on us two nights in a row. Skull drug Wheeler last night, 10-3. Here we go.

[Dave128]

That sure was a pathetic game.

[kelmac07]

And the Mets I've expected all season have shown their ugly face. Leading the Rockies 6-0, the Mets find a way to lose 11-10. Getting swept in the process. Our starting pitching this entire series has been GARBAGE!!!

[kelmac07]

Not swept...we have one more with the Rockies today. I'm leaning towards a "we're getting swept" attitude" with the way our starting pitching has been performing. :td :td

[kelmac07]

:wo :wo

Mets finally beat the Rockies, 5-1. Gee pitched six strong innings and the bullpen didn't p*ss it away!! Lagares has been on fire since returning from the DL. :tu

[Dave128]

Not a bad game yesterday. Glad to see them win. Especially since I was watching the game with two Yankee fans!

[kelmac07]

Bullpen comes in and p*sses another one away. Lose to the Marlins, 4-3...of course after being up 3-0. :bh :bh

As we fall further down in the standings.

[The Poet]

On the plus side for you, Grandy has started to heat up, nearing the Mendoza.

[nayslayer]

last nights loss was hard one

[Dave128]

Every loss that the Mets have a lead in the 6th inning or later are hard ones. :2

[The Poet]

Every loss that the Mets have a lead in the 6th inning or later are hard ones. :2

Simple fix. Give up the lead earlier. :D

[Dave128]

That's clearly not out of the realm of possibility.

[kelmac07]

Mets get shutout by the Marlins last night, 3-0...and fall even further in the standings.

All these sub .200 hitters in the lineup need to sit. d'Arnaud may be major league ready with the glove...but his hitting SUCKS!!! It's time to cut the strings with Tejada...his bat is killing us.

[jonumberone]

Brutal road trip for the Mets!
They didn't even have to face Hernandez and got swept.
They also haven't scored in 23 innings.
Mets always have trouble with the Marlins, even when they're awful.
This Marlin team, though young, isn't half bad.
They're 17-5 at home, which is impressive.

Will David Wright ever hit another homerun?
He hasn't gone yard since opening day.

[kelmac07]

Can't argue with Dom at all. Mets are stinking it up right about now.

[kelmac07]

And we drop to under .500...but we're still above the Phillies. :D

[jonumberone]

Can't argue with Dom at all. Mets are stinking it up right about now.

Stop agreeing with me!

:tf:sl:tf

Met bashing is no fun when YOU think they stink too!
Try being a little optimistic..... for my sake. :D

[kelmac07]

Stop agreeing with me!

:tf:sl:tf

Met bashing is no fun when YOU think they stink too!
Try being a little optimistic..... for my sake. :D

Kind of hard not to agree right now Dom...they're playing like stir fried dog sh*t. :D

[GTsetGO]

who's up for some chinese?

[The Poet]

who's up for some chinese?

Rob musta got the same hot Asian chicks spam I did. :D

A game under .500 ain't so bad after 6 weeks. After 6 months is another issue.

[Dave128]

I hafta agree with Dom and Mac. Mets currently suck.

[jonumberone]

Mets didn't lose yesterday. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets didn't lose yesterday. :D

But the Phillies did. Not in the cellar just yet. :wo :wo

[Dave128]

But the Phillies did. Not in the cellar just yet. :wo :wo

:tpd:

[kelmac07]

Mets lose to the Phillies in 11 innings, 3-2...and we are now officially in the NL East cellar.

[kelmac07]

Bullpen p*sses another one away tonight, to the Phillies, 5-4. We now own last place in the NL East all by ourselves. Thanks bullpen!! :td :td

[kelmac07]

Mets come from behind to beat the Phillies, 5-4, in 11 innings. Company in the cellar again. :D

[BigAsh]

Mets come from behind to beat the Phillies, 5-4, in 11 innings. Company in the cellar again. :D

Wow....I feel like Mac...which means I need 3 of these
:bh:bh:bh

[kelmac07]

Mets come back a few times to beat the Evil Empire last night, 9-7. HR city for the Mets. :tu :tu

[BigAsh]

Mets come back a few times to beat the Evil Empire last night, 9-7. HR city for the Mets. :tu :tu

:tu:tu

[nayslayer]

Fun game last night

[GTsetGO]

Mets come back a few times to beat the Evil Empire last night, 9-7. HR city for the Mets. :tu :tu

this might be the only time i cheer for the mets during the year.

[Dave128]

That was an awesome game to watch. Glad to see the Mets work so hard for a win.

[kelmac07]

What??? No Dom sticking his head in here today? :r :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets lay it on the Yankees (AGAIN!!!!) last night, 12-7. We've seemed to have found our offense while in the Bronx. Wheeler gave up a ton of runs, and yet we still won. :tu :tu

Excited to see Tanaka vs Montero this evening.

[jonumberone]

What??? No Dom sticking his head in here today? :r :r :r

Was preoccupied with Rangers game 7. :tu

Really dismal performances by the Yanks the last 2 games.
They look lost. Rotation is a mess, bullpen is a mess, and the lineup is all banged up.
When you can't hold the Mets to under 10 runs per game, something is definitely wrong.

Don't be too excited about seeing Tanaka, if you're a Met fan.
I fully expect him to bring the :bh 's back to the thread, and restore peace and order to the galaxy.

[Dave128]

Mets win two in a row over the Yankees! That makes seven wins in a row over the Yankees. Suck it, Yankees!

[kelmac07]

Was preoccupied with Rangers game 7. :tu

Really dismal performances by the Yanks the last 2 games.
They look lost. Rotation is a mess, bullpen is a mess, and the lineup is all banged up.
When you can't hold the Mets to under 10 runs per game, something is definitely wrong.

Don't be too excited about seeing Tanaka, if you're a Met fan.
I fully expect him to bring the :bh 's back to the thread, and restore peace and order to the galaxy.

We ain't afraid of no Tanaka!! :r :r Besides, "Little Pedro" (Montero) is making his MLB debut this evening. Sure hope he doesn't crumble under the big city lights. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets win two in a row over the Yankees! That makes seven wins in a row over the Yankees. Suck it, Yankees!

Oh yeah!!! :noon :noon

[kelmac07]

The kid's (Montero) holding his own. Made a few mistakes and Solarte made him pay for it. 2-0 bad guys in the top of the fifth. I don't see him going any longer, as he's already at 94 pitches.

[kelmac07]

The kid's (Montero) holding his own. Made a few mistakes and Solarte made him pay for it. 2-0 bad guys in the top of the fifth. I don't see him going any longer, as he's already at 94 pitches.

And another mistake to Teixeira. Collins left him in one hitter too long. :su

Now let's score some runs and get the kid off the hook. Oh wait, I forgot...we're playing at CitiField. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets ran into the Tanaka express tonight and got shutout, 4-0.

[jonumberone]

Don't be too excited about seeing Tanaka, if you're a Met fan.
I fully expect him to bring the :bh 's back to the thread, and restore peace and order to the galaxy.

Mets ran into the Tanaka express tonight and got shutout, 4-0.

You for got the :bh :bh 's :D

[kelmac07]

You for got the :bh :bh 's :D

No need for any of those. We ran into a hot pitcher and our bats seem to SUCK at home this year.

And we're still not in last place. :D

[Dave128]

We lost to the Yankees. Suck it, Yankees!

[The Poet]

We ran into a hot pitcher and our bats seem to SUCK at home this year.



I'd say you're half-right there, brother. The Mets do seem to suck at Citi, at least when it comes to hitting . . . or actually, lack of same. I'm not so sure you ran into a hot pitcher though, since from what I've seen so far, Tanaka is a GOOD pitcher, and may even prove to be a great one. There is a difference.

[The Poet]

Mets do an admirable job honoring Jeter.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/15/derek-jeters-gift-from-the-mets-is-actually-pretty-dang-cool/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs

:tu

[kelmac07]

Unique gift the Mets presented Jeter with.

[kelmac07]

Mets fall to the Yankees, 1-0. The kids looked AWESOME for their MLB debuts...deGrom & Whitley. Great game to watch. Betances just shut us down.

[jonumberone]

I guess the Mets should've saved some of their runs for later in the week? :sh
:D

[kelmac07]

I guess the Mets should've saved some of their runs for later in the week? :sh
:D

Mets scored 21 runs in two games at Yankee Stadium and NONE at Citifield. This has been the story of the season, so far. Granderson also hits two HRs at Yankee Stadium, but can't get to the warning track at Citifield. :hm

[The Poet]

Citi Field definitely seems to be a pitcher's park. Maybe the Mets should get 'em a few. :D


Mac's right about those two rookie hurlers last night. Both were great, and both deserved a win.

[Dave128]

Nice job by the rookies last night. Mets need to learn how to hit and get runs in their own ball park.

Suck it, Yankees!

[kelmac07]

Mets lose to the Nats tonight, 5-2. Werth robbed Murphy of a three run HR in the top of the ninth to preserve the win. Neise gave up all the runs in the first few innings.

Same thing as last year is happening...we play the Yankees tough and then FALL APART!!! Wright continues to look LOST at the plate...specifically with runners in scoring position. :confused: :confused: :confused:

(on the brighter side, the Philllies lost too and hold on to sole possession of last place in the NL East) :D

[kelmac07]

Mets FINALLY beat the Nationals, 5-2. Colon went eight strong innings and Lagares showed why he should be the starting CF.

[kelmac07]

Mets drop another one to the Nats, 6-3. And fall back into a tie for last place in the NL East.

[Dave128]

At least we're tied for last place and not alone in that position.

[kelmac07]

Mets get kicked around by the Dodgers last night, 9-4. Montero looked good up until the 5th, then he imploded. We are now officially in last place in the NL East all by ourselves.

[kelmac07]

Mets lose another one, 4-3 to the Dodgers. This deGrom kid looks really good.

[jonumberone]

This deGrom kid looks really good.

You must be talking about his bat.
Only Met pitcher with a hit.
Actually,he has 2.

;s

[kelmac07]

You must be talking about his bat.
Only Met pitcher with a hit.
Actually,he has 2.

;s


Sadly, I can only take this crap. Story of our season, 13 hits last night...10 singles. Worst slugging percentage in the NL.

Actually, I was talking about his arm...but he can hit too.

[Dave128]

Let's hope the team doesn't get too comfy at the botton of the division.

[kelmac07]

Mets finally beat the Dodgers, 5-3, and of all pitchers...against Greinke. Granderson is finally above the Mendoza line.

[kelmac07]

Mets lose to the D-Backs this afternoon, 3-2. Wheeler continues to look LOST. At least Wright and Granderson are finally hitting.

[kelmac07]

Mets split a doubleheader with the D-Backs today. Could have been worse...we could have lost both games. :D

[kelmac07]

Mets p*ss another one away today...thanks Valverde!! deGrom pitches another fine game and has two more hits. The kid is hitting .800 in three games. Hell, we ought to put him in the lineup everyday. :D

[jonumberone]

Hell, we ought to put him in the lineup everyday. :D

Mac made a funny! :tu
The kid can hit.
The kid can pitch.
But can he handle the throw to turn the double play at second? :tf

;s

[kelmac07]

But can he handle the throw to turn the double play at second? :tf

;s

Hell, he can't be any worse than Murphy. :r :r

[kelmac07]

Mets dismiss hitting coach, release Valverde. WOW!! Didn't see those two moves coming (I joke). :r :r Surprised they stuck with either through 50 games.

[Dave128]

7 - 17 for May, so far. Not exactly steller. Not so sure that the Mets are going to reach that 90 win goal that was set before the season started.

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Pirates this evening, 4-2. Lagares continues to hit. :tu :tu

[Dave128]

I think we should give 50 Cent a contract. He could fit right into the current rotation.

[kelmac07]

That "first pitch" wasn't worth $ 0.10. Didn't he used to wear all Yankees gear when he was huge? Now that he's washed up, he's a Mets fan. Figures!! :bh :bh

[jonumberone]

This year's Met retreads:
Kyle Farnsworth
Jose Valverde
Bartolo Colon
50 Cent

;s

[kelmac07]

Mets take down the Pirates, 5-0 this afternoon. Colon continues his Jeckyl and Hyde ways. Wright hits his 4th HR...a rare ocaasion this season.

[jonumberone]

Mets take down the Pirates, 5-0 this afternoon. Colon continues his Jeckyl and Hyde ways. Wright hits his 4th HR...a rare ocaasion this season.

On a day when the Mets earn a shutout victory, at home, and start a 2 game winning streak, you would think I wouldn't have much to say, BUT, what the F*** is Lagares doing trying to steal 3rd with 2 outs?
Things like that are what make you scratch your head with this team.
It's plays like that, that make everyone from the players, to the coaches, to the manager, to the front office, to the owners look completely incompetent!

[kelmac07]

It's plays like that, that make everyone from the players, to the coaches, to the manager, to the front office, to the owners look completely incompetent!

Can't argue with ya there Dom. :D

[Dave128]

WooHoo!! Two in a row!! Mets are getting hot!!

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Phillies tonight, 4-1. And puts us in 4th place and the Phillies in 5th place. :wo :wo

By percentage points. :D

[jonumberone]

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

[kelmac07]

Mets get beat by the Phillies in 14 innings, 6-5. Back in a tie for last place. :D

[kelmac07]

And tonight we beat the Phillies in 14 innings, 5-4. Not in last place (at least for a day). :D

[kelmac07]

Mets beat the Phillies, 4-3, in only 11th innings today. Took the series and are now two games above last place. :D

[BigAsh]

Mets beat the Phillies, 4-3, in only 11th innings today. Took the series and are now two games above last place. :D

was on vacation...now a Mets fan...

[kelmac07]

Mets take down the Phillies, AGAIN, 11-2. :wo :wo

[Dave128]

:noon :wo :noon

[BigAsh]

Mets take down the Phillies, AGAIN, 11-2. :wo :wo

see #244 above...

[yourchoice]

Mets take down the Phillies, AGAIN, 11-2. :wo :wo
:lv

see #244 above...

Traitor! Although, I guess as a Mets fan and Red Sox fan, you have a common enemy with yourself.:sh

[BigAsh]

:lv



Traitor! Although, I guess as a Mets fan and Red Sox fan, you have a common enemy with yourself.:sh

hahahaha....This is just my way of appeasing Mac, so as not to listen to his Mets rants!....though the way the Phillies are playing...

[kelmac07]

Mets p*ss one away to the Cubs last night, 2-1. Bullpen up and reared it's ugly head again.