New York Mets 2011 Banter

The Poet · 02-17-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

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

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

VirtualSmitty · 02-17-2011, 05:19 PM

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

kelmac07 · 02-17-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

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

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

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

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

I concur!!!

BigAsh · 02-18-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

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

Why the hate for the Nats?...

Humpdebump · 02-22-2011, 09:50 PM

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

BigAsh · 02-26-2011, 08:21 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Wilpons have said they are victims in the scheme.

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

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

02-17-2011, 05:19 PM	#2
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter I think the Mets are going to give the Nationals a run for that fifth place title this year __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

02-22-2011, 09:50 PM	#5
Humpdebump Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Ct Posts: 263 Trading: (1)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter I'm excited, I read that Perez looked good. He was actually NEAR the strike zone, maybe he'll be opening day pitcher

02-26-2011, 08:21 AM	#6
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,057 Trading: (46)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter And the saga continues...."As The Wilpons Turn"... PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Hounded by a multimillion dollar lawsuit filed by the trustee trying to recover money for victims of the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme, the New York Mets acknowledged Friday they received a loan in November to help cover expenses. "We said in October that we expected to have a short-term liquidity issue," the team said in a statement. "To address this, we did receive a loan from Major League Baseball in November. Beyond that, we will not discuss the matter any further." The New York Times and Daily News said the loan amount was $25 million. The trustee, Irving H. Picard, sued Mets owner Fred Wilpon, brother-in-law and team President Saul Katz and various family members and entities related to Sterling Equities, seeking at least $300 million. Picard claimed the Mets profited with their Madoff investments and ignored warnings that his high returns might be false. Losses in the Ponzi scheme are estimated at around $20 billion. The Wilpons have said they are victims in the scheme. The Mets announced last month they were looking to sell a non-controlling interest in the team of 20 to 25 percent to raise several hundred million dollars. Wilpon insisted his family would remain in control of the team. Less than two weeks ago, Moody's Investors Service lowered its outlook on the company that operates the ballpark used by the New York Mets because of the litigation. The ratings firm cut the outlook on Queens Ballpark Co. LLC to "Negative," but maintained its "Ba1" rating on the company's bonds. __________________ Keith