New York Mets 2011 Banter - Page 3

kelmac07 · 01-31-2011, 06:01 AM

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

Tone-NY · 01-31-2011, 07:03 AM

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

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

jonumberone · 01-31-2011, 07:05 AM

Maybe James Dolan will buy the team

Humpdebump · 02-15-2011, 09:54 PM

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

kelmac07 · 02-16-2011, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Humpdebump

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

The Poet · 02-16-2011, 02:15 PM

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

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

Humpdebump · 02-16-2011, 10:28 PM

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

kelmac07 · 02-17-2011, 05:33 AM

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

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.

jonumberone · 02-26-2011, 08:26 AM

You must have cut and pasted this!

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

Looks like your day is off to a good start

jonumberone · 02-26-2011, 08:29 AM

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

kelmac07 · 02-26-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

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

Would not be upset.

jonumberone · 02-26-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Would not be upset.

Until James Dolan buys your team

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

kelmac07 · 02-26-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jonumberone

Until James Dolan buys your team

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

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

Bruins Fan · 02-26-2011, 01:24 PM

I thought the Mets had deep pockets? I guess not.
It will take a few years to recover from Omar.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/m...=ESPNHeadlines

01-31-2011, 06:01 AM	#41
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter Also...Citi Field will get the 2013 All Star game. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-31-2011, 07:03 AM	#42
Tone-NY I smoke therefore I am! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Anthony Location: New Jersey Posts: 6 Trading: (0)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter As a fan since 1962, things don't look good on all fronts this year! The minority sale of 25% sounds like the tip of the iceberg, who knows what other shoe will fall off. 2013 sounds like a good year though, Lets Go 2013 Mets!

01-31-2011, 07:05 AM	#43
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,475 Trading: (62)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter Maybe James Dolan will buy the team __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

02-15-2011, 09:54 PM	#44
Humpdebump Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Ct Posts: 263 Trading: (1)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter Please let Donald Trump buy the Mets. His pockets will be endless and when a player like Perez doesn't produce he'll just say " your fired ".

02-16-2011, 02:15 PM	#46
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter Well, I'm glad to see at least ONE Met fan thinks the same way I do about the possibility of Donald Trump buying into the franchise. He's said he's only interested in getting a majority share, which would mean he'd be to the Metropolitans the same type of owner George Steinbrenner was for the Yankees. He will irritate the players, the manager, the fans, the other team owners, and the commissioner . . . and build a winning team.

02-16-2011, 10:28 PM	#47
Humpdebump Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Chris Location: Ct Posts: 263 Trading: (1)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter For years I have seen posts on the Mets sight and other places begging for the Wilpons to sell the team. I never really got caught up in that till now. When your home base is New York, you have a brand new stadium that you sold the naming rights to, and your own cable network, but still nickel and dime to get players and refuse to let players go who have been let downs for years it's time to go. I'm not saying they don't spend alot because I believe they are in the top 5 or so but you have to be able to cut your losses and move on. The other side of town would have gotten rid of those players and made Improvements to make themselves better. Sorry for the rant.

02-17-2011, 05:33 AM	#48
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter If Trump buys a large share of the Mets...maybe we could get Pujols. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-17-2011, 05:19 PM	#50
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	#53
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	#54
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,044 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

02-26-2011, 08:26 AM	#55
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,475 Trading: (62)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter You must have cut and pasted this! There is no way you typed all that with the erection you got from reading it Looks like your day is off to a good start __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

02-26-2011, 08:29 AM	#56
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,475 Trading: (62)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter All the talk locally is that this lawsuit will force the Wilpons to sell off the whole team. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

02-26-2011, 01:24 PM	#60
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: New York Mets 2011 Banter I thought the Mets had deep pockets? I guess not. It will take a few years to recover from Omar. http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/m...=ESPNHeadlines __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.