Open Thread: Mets vs Padres
by Eric Simon on Apr 13, 2009 5:30 PM EDT
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It's the Citi Field official opener. I'll be there, as I found out a friend had an extra ticket at the last minute. I'll give my impressions later on, particularly of the urinals.
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This is the new Mets era
We keep with us our proud legacy of Tom Seaver and The Game 6 in the new age but there is another great epic before us. May the ghosts of every failed September and each spoiled no-hitter remain at Shea! Lets go Mets! Lets go Mets!
You know
For all the talk of how CitiField might depress HR, its going to eat up foul balls as well. Look at that picture, there’s no room to make plays at all in foul territory.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 13, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
there's a lot more
fould ground around the infield though. I don’t know what percentage of foul outs occur in the outfield vs. the infield, but I’d wager that the large foul ground behind home plate and out to about halfway into the outfield will actually provide more foul outs than Shea did, on the aggregate.
This Coldplay orchestral piece
during the intros is making me sleepy.
you know how i know you're gay?
You like Coldplay
by DevonEdwards on Apr 13, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me
or does this national anthem also suck?
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Yeah
The unison thing they did wasn’t really effective.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
W00T!
Finally, a stadium opening that I actually care about! How exciting!!!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Congrats to all of us
We have a beautiful new park to watch our beloved New York Mets in. Its wonderful. I am looking forward to an exciting season and blogging with you all.
AWESOME
“Erin Andrews Will Be Taking You On A Tour Of Citi Field Tonight”
He better wrap that shit up.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m excited about the new field as well…does anyboy wish they would’ve gone with the all blue hats and pinstripes though for the first game ever at Citi Field?
well
I’d prefer the black, but that’s just me
by DevonEdwards on Apr 13, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I suddenly don't care if he did steroids.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Nice to see them again
The on-and-off shoulder thing they keep doing is a little awkward. But to have the two greatest Mets ever walking side-by-side is awesome.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
woah there
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
A bag of rice wouldn't be worse than Schneider.
Actually, that’s harsh. A bag of rice would surely not be able to be nearly as effective not getting on base, and not getting clutch hits.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Strike!
Much better than last time.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Nice break on that pitch
Probably faster than Livan’s hook, too.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not digging on Livan.
Considering he debatedly has been our 2nd best starter thus far…
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
one thing though
not to be crass but since Eric mentioned it, this thing with the urinals is no joke. the space is very tight and you are going to have to avoid stage fright and have good aim at the same time. You might have to practice at home.
Melodrama
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
nah, dude
that’s what the Nuggets have going on
by DevonEdwards on Apr 13, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Jody Gerut?!
Really?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
Oh manohmanohman
Wow.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
wow.
That is not how I was hoping to christen the Citi Field home run apple.
And now the King of Grit
I hope Pelf knocks him on his ass. And then he starts crying, shutting up everyone who talks about how tough he is.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
That bum who caught the ball
should have thrown it back. What a bum.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
Wonderful
stupid Eckstein. He grit and heart-ed that pitch into center field.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
i know when I saw all that passion for the game in the on-deck circle
i felt a shiver
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Pelfrey shitting all over Citi
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
I understand how much the dodgers and giants meant to NY
And what Robinson did for baseball but I’m already sick of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda.
at least no one else has one
everything else looks like it was borrowed from somewhere else. ironic since shea was a cookie cutter
by Patrick Clark on Apr 13, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I think of it this way:
If it’s any none Met, I’m glad its Jackie…but why the hell is it a non-Met?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
personally
the John Franco Rotunda would have been better.
I disagree
Jackie Robinson is one of those people who can’t get enough love for what he did for America and baseball.
His number is retired in every ballpark
the Rotunda is fine, but it’s a bit embarrassing that because the Wilpons feel our history sucks so much, we have to steal the Brooklyn Dodgers’.
Is Gary going to keep noting
the first strike, first out, first walk, first bunt, etc?
First at-bat by Chase Headley!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
yes
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't really want Gary to "throw in" his Dick Pole...
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I'm waiting for Keith's first slur on women
Ronnie’s first pseudo-intellectual ramble
Ralph’s first verbal seizure
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
beaten by a guy who sounds like an Ikea nightstand
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
It's like when we lose to the Astros
We always get killed by guys with names like Mason Thornton and Aubrey Hampson.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
So Taguchi
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Walter Silva
I’m calling it.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Big Pelf selfishly trying to collect all Citi firsts
1st homerun
1st walk
1st basehit to gritty character guy
I expect a hit batsman soon
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Padres
went 5-2 against us last year and they were awful. They got Willie fired and then kept us out of the playoffs. And now this.
Already had the first mention
of that horrendous four-game sweep.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Wish I'd thrown a couple bucks on that on my last trip to Vegas.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
ding ding Darling 1st invocation of
“gamer” and “uniform dirty kind of players”
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
First bounced throw by David Wright.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
Chalk up another slice of gold glove for Delgado.
Start melting them down, David.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
First incorrect statement by Gary
That was the third pitch thrown at Citi Field.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Santogold
shilling Bud Light Lime.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
anyone want to get in on the 1st Met error in citifield
Reyes ball gobbles him up
Wright shitty throw
Castillo through the wickets
Hammer ball to the face
Delgado miss a throw
???
I’ve got Prof Dingaling
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Want to know the best thing, guys?
Check who’s pitching against the Yanks tonight.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Walter Silva
first sucky no-name to inexplicably shut down the Mets offense?
Let's hope not . . .
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
you know it'll happen
we never hit anyone who sucks.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
would not be surprised
if we score more against peavy than silva.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
"Stand up guy"
Do people who aren’t jocks ever say that? “Class act” is another phrase used only by jocks.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
First Dub-ble!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
I think more like taking advantage of the dimensions.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
question?
Why aren’t the Mets wearing their regular home uniforms, pinstripes and the blue hats?
I just had a thought.
They really should make it a rule that you cannot get a loss if you let up 0 earned runs in 6+ innings.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
But how would Jon Heyman know who to vote for in the Cy Young each year?
Or on his HoF ballot?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He might have to look at other stats! The horror!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Wins and losses are stats.
The only ones necessary, imo.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
We'd be going for our 4th straight division title.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Man
I felt energized just watching him make that play.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
An inspiration to white suburban kids with self-esteem issues everywhere!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
his high-fives after were gritty, also
as opposed to the Mets’ SS, who is arrogant.
well, it’s not racism per say, but it is racially based. minority players will never be called lunch pail or anything like that.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
well, except Juan Pierre
but his Spanish-French name is confusing.
Brain dead Caribbean hitters
hacking at slop nightly?
Anyone?
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
bingo.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
"you don't walk your way off the island"
whoever said that — he’s responsible for the stereotype.
right
Jimmy Rollins doesn’t get criticised like Jose for the same histrionics because he’s gritty and full of heart or whatever.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
slow delgado
is slow.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
first joke killed
all in favor of a moratorium on this “first” say aye
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Orlando Hudson hits for the cycle to inaugurate the season in LA
He could be inaugurating citi right now with Manny.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Still happy to have him here
As long as he wants to keep going.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy opening Citi Field day Mets fans
Erin Andrews is so hot!
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions
BALK!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Massive Fail
Big Pelf.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions
First really embarassing moment
kudos Mike
1st Biff on the Mound!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
lucky
as soon as he fell his ACL held its breath.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I'd say Pelfrey is taking telegraphing his pitches to a whole new level
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Just got home from opening day at Nats Park
Nats lose 9-8 to Phillies. Really good game. Defense blew it for the Nats. Philly fans behaved themselves for the most part. One guy got tossed for drunkeness.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
was that guy you?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
Due to the Heinekens (sp) costing $8.50 a can, I didn’t buy enough to get belligerent. Typical Philly fan. Hat cocked to the side. Didn’t know if he wanted to represent the ‘hood’ or ‘white trash’ types.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd embarassing moment
giving up a single to a pitcher from teh Mexican league
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
nope
but i just sent out a check for back taxes. dang NYS found $464 i apparently missed in 2006.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap.
Jody Gerut owns Mike Pelfrey.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
jody gerut
blows nuts
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
yeah that was impressive
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Pelfrey keeps lickin his fingers like he just finished a 3 piece meal at KFC
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions
That was some gritty RBIs there
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
God lord that man is gritty
fucking David Eckstein . . .
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
new park
same team.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
they look like they're going to get embarrassed right out of this park
like they did the last one
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
"He's a winning player"
“Gets those kind of hits, makes those kinds of plays.” — Ron Darling.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
ARod
has been called a winning player much less than eck. but he gets many many more of those hits and plays.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
i can see at the moment a trip to the minors for lil Pelf
coming soon
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Redding
He’s tanned, he’s rested, he’s ready.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Redding and Livan
and Perez. The makings of “my worst nightmare.”
and HERE COME THE BOOS!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
I thought this was the game we were going to win.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Please
Can we not get our ass kicked by a team that was projected to finish last in the NL West?
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
on the bright side,
at least we don’t have to feel bad we couldn’t get tickets anymore.
Well
at least he can get Adrian Gonzalez
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
I'm just trying to be an optimist here
any little ray of sunshine I can find.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
On the bright side, guys...
Wang is one out into the game and has let up 3 runs. So…we could be the Yankees…
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Also I hope this Manuel rethinks the plan to start sheff on Wednesday
Oliver+ Sheffield in that outfield just spells nightmares.
Seriously
And why is he replacing Church again? I like Hammer well enough but we really don’t need that downgrade in defense.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Shef will need a segway to play this outfield
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
And Gary agrees with you
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
the D doesn't matter if
Perez can’t find the plate…
i was going to say the Mets need to petition for a transfer to the NL West
now I’m not so sure.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Am I the first one to think they built this ballpark incorrectly for our team?
We have approximately 1 and a half guys that hit bloop hits, and they are going to be a dime a dozen here.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
i mean
you don’t really build parks with the exact team you have at that moment.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
That's what you think now.
I’ll gladly reconsider later, but the outfield is big. And what I’m saying is in general, we hit balls hard. So..yeah. Idk.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
David may break the record for consecutive 40 double seasons.
I mean, he’s already on pace.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I'd actually disagree
We have a lot of flyball pitchers and a terrific defensive outfield, or at least 2/3rds of a terrific defensive outfield. Really if we could just get a second basemen with some range and Murphy could develop some range we’d have a pretty sizeable advantage.
Also Reyes, Wright and Beltran aren’t really towering home run type hitters, they’re guys who can drive the ball into the gaps and are pretty good base runners so I would say it suits our beast players pretty well.
I really don't care about the Jackie Robinson Rotunda
and I am tired of hearing about it.
The Giants, not the Dodgers, are the Mets’ ancestors.
both teams are
the Mets have more linage with the Dodgers. BTW Jackie Robinson’s contributions go beyond the Dodgers anyway.
what he did for America
is more like it. The two us of might need separate water fountains still if it wasn’t for what he endured.
I'm assuming you're black
I am too. And if the Wilpons wanted to build a statue for him across the street that’s fine. I still want our stadium to represent our history.
You assume right
The Dodgers are a part of our history here in town and with the Mets we decend from them, the NL standard bearer in NY. It doesn’t bother me honor Robinson with the rotunda, I guess I’m in the minority.
BTW I established your blackness from the Barbados/Jamaica conversation this winter.
Oh okay I forgot about that
I assumed you were thinking I wasn’t because of the separate fountains comment.
eh
their logo looks like the giants’ logo
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
the Mets don't have brown
Yeah they have a bit of orange but the blue is mostly Dodgers. This was the replacement for the Brooklyn/Queens/LI team which was the Dodgers.
I was convinced by the FaFiF guys
who claim otherwise.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but that was nearly 50 years ago
We have our own history now. the dodgers are in LA. We should be building stadiums that represent US not a team that skipped town nearly 50 years ago.
okay
Whatever the case, the Mets are the Mets now.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
right but Blue is
the dominant color. All the old school folks who I know from that era were Dodger fans. They’re part of the National League baseball tradition. I don’t have a problem with honor Jackie Robinson in anyway. I understand people would rather it be named after a Met but it doesn’t bother me.
I don't think it's just the honor to Jackie Robinson
It’s that there’s so many references to the Dodgers and so few to the mets history.
well, ok
but blue is the dominant color because that’s good aesthetics, rather than because they were trying to indicate that the Mets were more the successor of the Dodgers than of the Giants
In any case, these are the Mets, not the Dodgers or the Giants, and this should be our stadium
Walter O'Malley was the first to toy with the idea of going west
Then Horace Stoneham. Although it was Robert Moses who screwed O’Malley over, so he deserved the blame Dodgers fans are always directing at O’Malley.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Omar sees no need to panic
and do crazy things like get available upgrades, a real catcher, real secondbaseman, or a HOF leftfielder. Or outbid the thrifty Br*ves for a reliable body at the integral #2. Instead he’ll eat Marlon’s salary and pay Oliver Perez $36 mil to find himself.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
shameful
that Church is getting benched for Sheffield on Wen. Gary Cohn is totally on it saying it is an insane move.
he said it himself
he ain’t got the glove right now
I hated the move
but if you’re doing it he has to get abs. The question if Murphy should sit or Church, at this point I would sit Murphy.
Maybe Sheff will even be a defensive upgrade over Murph.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
It looks like the plan is to sit Church
And like I said I don’t have a problem with getting him at bats. But why would you get him at bats when we have our most extreme fly ball pitcher pitching at the expensive of a well above average defensive right fielder.
Jesus Christ.
Even Ron and Keith have fallen under the spell of the grittiness of the Padres.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Party time!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
write your name
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
A title.
Master David Allen Wright The Third Esq.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
indent
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Monday, April 13 Two Thousand and Nine, In The Year of Our Lord (Citi Field Opening Night)
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Yes, Steve Phillips, people do "keep tabs on this stuff."
And “the blogs on the Internet” are unanimous: you are an idiot.
he was talking about changing his WS picks last year mid-season
“Do people keep tabs on this stuff?”
Other guy: “We’ll have to check the blogs on the Internet.”
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
thank God for SNY
exhibit A for why I can never move out of state…
Slappy!
McDoubleton!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions
Eckstein passionately dropped the ball so Schneid could score
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Schneider and Castillo!!!
It’s a new year!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
eckstein
so gritty he couldn’t hold on to the ball.
winning players throw schnieder out.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Two hands!
Hammer learned his lesson.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
and he's enjoying the fans too
what a guy
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
murphy
is not all business after he caught that. little smile there.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
who's Cerrone?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Rick?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Seaver needs to get warmed up
the team needs him
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Seaver
I love the guy… but he always sounds shitfaced when he comes back to the booth. Citi Field has similar architecture to Shea?
he is shithoused
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Carlos D!
emphasis on the D on that play. Nice stab.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
hahahahahahahha
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
he's a nut
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Time to tie Prince Fielder for Inside the Parkers IMO
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
will you settle for out at second base?
ah crap.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Prof Ding a Ling
slides on by
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
looked like he was off on the replay.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I thought so too
But it also looked really close, and like he might have stretched it back right as the tag was being made.
no more predictions from me
for a while at least
1st Cat!!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
The readaptation begins!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
I can has Some Offense?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
yes it looks exactly like the cat YES!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
google is crashing
based on our “LOL cats and Baseball” requests
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
some say there's already too many pussies on the field
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Mark Fidrych also passed away today?
Damn. Tough times for the baseball community.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
Fidrych was great
I don’t really remember him but I have seen a lot of footage and he was a real showman and a very good pitcher before he blew out his arm
I think Dawson should be in the HOF
He was very close to both 3,000 hits (2774) and 500 homers (438). He was an 8-time All-Star and won 8 Gold Gloves.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Yep
He was awesome.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Eckstein gritted that runner over.
It’s things like that that don’t show up in the box score. Little things. Clichés.
eck
has led the league in cliches the last 12 years. you just never hear about it because the mainstream media is trying to cover up the truth.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Yea,
it’s those guys who draw walks and hit home runs who get all the glory.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Good question.
I, personally, say he’ll get in. But not till his last year or so.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
he's one of those guys like Dawson
he’s going to get but it’s going be a while, esp. because he hates the press
Gut reaction
Probably. He was an offensive force for so many years, but he has the Bonds connection and his relationship with the press working against him.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Keith thinks Sesame Street is "old hat"
where’m I posed to improve my vocabulary?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Ouch.
Just checked the Yankees score. This is consolation. Very much so. Sounds like the Yankees rotation is worse than we thought…
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
7 games
does not mean anything.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
also
they do not mean anything.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I know, just being coy.
But c’mon, tell me you don’t enjoy it.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
small sample size
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well Wang shouldn't be their number 2
And I’m not sure there’s anyone in the universe who understands why he is. He’s arguably their 5th best pitcher, maybe 6th if Hughes can figure it out.
Is that a hooker on the bed in the SNY ad for the casino? she looks "bubbly"
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
i think she might have propositioned me in Vegas
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
there are hookers in a lot of these commercials I think
the woman in the excessively fancy dress in the commercial with the car dealerships that are moving towards us, say
Yikes. Not good.
But what did we expect with the great Walter Silva on the mound?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
More like Walter Johnson!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
can't really rob any homers
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
yeah! i agree with both yose
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Jody fucking Gerut.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Well, the Padres don't seem to mind
They’re certainly liking the right-field corner.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
The potential icing on the cake tonight:
Heath Bell striking out the side for the first save at Citi Field.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
pelfry didn't want that to happen
no more save situation.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I take back what I said
Big Pelf does not own Adrian Gonzalez.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
Jerry and his stupid "hit the ball to the opposite field"
our lefties need to pull the ball down the line, pronto.
It's called "Citi Field."
After “Citibank.”
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
The Padres have already trained the wall
to let their balls go and eat the Mets’. It will be this way for years to come.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Are the Wilpons trying to make him worse, so they can sign him for less?
I really just don’t know what they thought when designing the dimensions of this place.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Yeah Halladay, IMO, is easily the best out of those
But he’s also 32 and his contract is about to expire, and he’s probably going to be asking for a significant raise to sign an extension.
I want a Silva type
you know, from the Mexican league
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Peavy's contract escalates into the 20 millions soon
With the Wilpons refusing to go over the salary cap and having to find a starting catcher and first basemen, among other possible holes that could pop up, I’m not sure we could afford another 20 million pitcher. Same with Halladay he’s 32 and his contract will be expiring and I imagine he’s going to be asking for a pretty major raise if he’s going to sign an extension.
Oswalt might be a possibly though.
Milwood=Do not want
OK GUYS HERES MY TRADE PROPOZUL
PEFLRY AND CHURCH TO THE PADRES FOR PEAVY
FELICIANO CORA AND CASH TO THE ASTROS FOR OZWALT
CHURCH AND A PROSPECT TO THE DODGERS FOR MANNY
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
you only traded Church twice!
no good.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
don't go all WFAN on us
we’ll be fine.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I don't know, man.
I’m beginning to doubt this rotation.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
why?
bc has one #1 and 4 #5s?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
If Pelfrey's going to start giving up longballs
Add him along with Perez to the “officially worried” list. That was one of his big strengths last year. He won’t be able to be effective unless he starts keeping the ball in the park again or ups his K/9.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 13, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It doesn't help that he'll be facing lots of lefties, and this park is apparently heaven for lefty power hitters.
Stupid, stupid Wilpons.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Only right down the line
I guess Votto and Gonzalez are somewhat excusable, even Gerut, but its still three homers in ten innings. That’d be a lot for Pelf in 30 innings based on last year’s rate.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe no one saw this and said, "Bad tactical decision, guys!"
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Delgado, Beltran, Church, Reyes
Should love it too, no? The Phils aren’t the only team with good lefties.
Oh i was refering to the commenters from the ESPN broadcast
I don’t actually expect us to trade for a pitcher. I don’t expect our pitching staff to be fine either.
he's trying to quit smoking
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
did you make that?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
no, but i designed the citi field patch!
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
nice work all around
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't SNY used to have the pitch speed graphic?
where is it. I’m curious
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
you bastards can't answer me?
i feel like gary carter at a party
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
They had it for last week's games
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
a ha!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The KFC ad behind the plate?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
no
some weird robot wannabe dude wearing a Mets shirt and white makeup
I'm looking forward to the Shef's first swing
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Jody Gerut has notes?!?!?!
WTF?
He must be taking lessons from Eckstein.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Notes aren't gritty
you have to feel each hitter in your heart.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
But who else would have the mental tenacity to compile such notes?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Actually, from things I've ready about him
Gerut is a pretty cerebral guy. A friend of mine who’s an Indians fan liked him a lot because she studied Classics in college and that was reportedly one of his hobbies.
see
not gritty. nerdy.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea, Delgado takes notes.
And he’s Hispanic. (ipso facto not gritty)
by JohnPeterson on Apr 13, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
So who's coming in?
Thank God for Santana yesterday. I feel like we need to put him on like a 4 man rotation schedule and just work the other guys in around him.
Stokes?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I have nothing against this Silva guy
but I would really prefer it if he did not get his first MLB win in the first game at our new stadium
he'd be a great trivia answer
because he’ll probably never get another one.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Note the flabs of fat on his neck when he bends over.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
why? citi is a great place to start your Cy Young campaign
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Irish Hammer time!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
Business
as usual.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Trying to think of a way to incorporate clutch into the phrase Irish Hammer.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
That pitch was a hanger
That could have been crushed
David isn't on his game so far this season offensively.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
reverse jinx
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Nice barrier between the bullpens
I thought Gitmo was closed?
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
BASEBALL JESUS!!!!!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
Half the NY media
just had their heads explode
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 13, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
But, but, but...
He was on a team that didn’t make the playoffs when they at one point had the lead in the division! He can’t ever do anything to help his team again. What do you mean, watch the WBC? That doesn’t count!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Wow, that pitch was at his ankles
great hitting by Wright
hahahaha
I like that…“WHEE!!!”
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
that Apple is one fast mofo
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
i feel a little bad for the guy
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
didn't think it was a terrible pitch
was low — Dubs golfed it.
DUB!!!
All right!!!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
fuck yes
see my user name.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Speaking of things that mean business:
that new apple moves fast.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
we were just laughting at that--actor took it a little to seriously
“if you’re alergic to asspro, don’t use it”
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel like I just witnessed the birth of a child!
Man, am I happy for D. Wright, the METS and the fans! I yelled so hard in my apartment! What a good feeling.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
Same here
That was exhilarating.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
It's absolutely awesome to hear the METS fans chorus of cheers.
It’s actually somewhat intimidating. I love it.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially after the boobirds in the first few innings.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I went to the Nationals home opener.
It started at 3:05 pm.
Got home to see the bottom of the first of the METS game. Left the blog because I wanted to absorb the game in its entirety. Just jumping back in quickly to share the enthusiasm of D. Wright’s home run with my brethren.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Goosebumps
Just sent a chill down my spine
I like the choose your own adventure ones, myself.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Say Cheese and Die!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
They go to Stokes for a "little length from the bullpen"?
Dick Pole jokes, anyone?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
Ivan Rodriguez just hit a triple
Let that sink in for a moment.
*error
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
no.
wandy rodriguez did.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
nope
Luis Rodriguez
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, Luis
Just kidding. Don’t know why I thought that was I-Rod.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
yeah, oops
guess ivan was closer.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
its only a double for him
because he plays it off the wall.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Oh man Church
what the hell was that?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
did Murph and Church switch places?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
WTF?
Has our outfield been smoking something lately?
1st time air sucked out of Citi field
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Yeah, really
Gary was surprised?! It was a routine fly ball. Church just played it like a Little Leaguer.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
it is
they scored it that way even though Gary for some reason thinks it was a tough play
yeah I beg to differ
it hit him in the glove
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
can't understand Church
unless the wind played havoc or something, that was a routine fly ball
Nice
there’s one.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
As my teeball coach once said
“use 2 hands when catching flyballs”
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Although I suppose on Church's play 2 hands might have been tough
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
As my Little League coach once said:
“You’re worthless! You can’t even catch a fly ball?!”
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
why pull Stokes here?
if you were going to put in Pedro for Gerut, you might as well have let him start the inning. Now you have wasted your long man.
Stokes
our “long man” — April 9th – 2 innings. April 11 – 1 batter. April 13 – .1 inning.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow Wang got torched today huh?
One inning, eight runs, all earned
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 13, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, nice one.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
and heads up
because he gave him a little jab in the face.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Pedro F v The King of Grit and Heart
no holds barred.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
Wish they brought the deck names over from Shea
i.e. Loge, Mezzanine, Upper Deck
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
What is this Promenade and Excelsior nonsense?
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Promenade still isn't cheap
Going to the Brewers game on Sunday hope I have enough for food and some clubhouse stuff
by rabiague2008 on Apr 13, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
King Arthur imagery definitely comes to mind
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah totally
what are we, French?
/sarcasm
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
that was a shot
he hit that upper deck right over his shoulder. kinda impressive.
sooooo much gritttttt
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
well that was shit
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
oh for fuck's sake, really?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
No, you're joking.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
ignominious
i was holding my venom for Pedreadful back too, to be a good sport.
Eckstein out gritted him
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
oh man that makes me hate Eckstein even more
watching him jiggle there pointing at the mound.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
because Andy Pettite is a warrior
and a proven winner.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought andy apologized for that
the PEDs i mean
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Why can't Feliciano get a righty out?
Maybe he should have just walked Eckstein
Best question.
Why didn’t we replace him with Will Ohman?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
+1
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Feliciano
You’re fired.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
:-)
You’ve officially been passed the GIF baton.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
if that's a balk
hideo nomo balked every time he throws a pitch.
just because eckstein yells out something doesn’t mean its there.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Balk
The rule needs to be re-examined. Feliciano can’t twitch like that yet Andy Pettite can basically step towards home and throw over to first and it’s just fine.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Seriously
I can’t see how the runner on third could have possibly been deceived there.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 13, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
that is a balk
under the rules I mean. Whether it should be called as such is another matter
i'd rather have that run back
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I'd rather have Tim Robbins money
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Good question
Castillo seems to be playing like Castillo c. 2002 at the moment. And Eckstein isn’t very good.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Castillo
I couldn’t get past the self-loathing of rooting for Eckstein.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He's in prison, what do you expect him to do, have daily makeovers?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
No No
On SNY… had some weird grey hair mullet working
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Grey / silver / white mullet?
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Get busy livin or get busy die'n
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Equal Oppurtunity Padres
Bud Black deserves better than this.
Ever?
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 13, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
first worst called strike
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
That'd be a fun pitch to see
The literal “worst called pitch ever”.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like SportsCenter to do a Top 10
Totally subjective. Ten worst baseball calls ever videotaped, at any level.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
they don't have to give it to him
if the scorer doesn’t want to. but they probably would.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
reed needs to get Carlos B home
keep em moving along
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
or at least that.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. This is great.
Second image for Jody Gerut:
Anybody for a Dick Pole joke?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
thank you baseball gods
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
patience, ding a ling, patience
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
i don't like the doo rag
its impeding him
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
It's too Hanley for my taste
I think Rollins wears one too
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, he does
GOTTA get rid of that, Jose.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
I actually like it. Makes him look gangsta.
Jerry approves.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
gotta keep the dreads
under some how. Willie would have had a cow if Reyes had dreads when he was the manager.
ah nuts
i mean . . . ah, nuts.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
LOL
Do you like fish sticks?
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
so basically i'm the only person in America who hasn't seen that South Park episode
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you like fish sticks in or around your mouth?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
i didn't know he was wearing #50
i thought he was #48. i guess it stunk too much from heilman’s legacy…
Gee (not Dillon)
Might have been nice to have another lefty on the roster for situations like this.
Ken Takahashi!!!!
Think about it this way, at least its not Scotty Show.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 13, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, Berlin Wall, not Gitmo
Thanks for clarifying, Mex.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Berlin Wall didn't come down
Not for ticket prices
by rabiague2008 on Apr 13, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Not in his first few appearances, anyway.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
green o'day pedreadful
snake eyes
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Dirty Sanchez!
just keep it close, fatty mcfatfat will help us out.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I'd like to see Duaner pitch tonight
For a few reasons
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Uncle Cliffy!
Sigh . . .
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
eating.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll never forget a comment a guy at Shea made about him once
It was one of Mo’s last games, in early ’03. He let a grounder go right through his legs, and a run scored. The guy said,“I never knew he was such a bad first baseman. Did they hit cupcakes to him in Boston?”
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
some of the worse things
I’ve ever heard yelled to a Mets Player were yelled to Mo Vaughn. It was brutal.
is he?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
nice pitch there.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
way to bounce back Green
Now let’s get some runs!
Seriously, what were they thinking with that one?
Gary Apple may be made of plastic, but Carlin’s made of obnoxious.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 13, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree with you both
He thinks he’s hilarious, but he simply isn’t. And he’s beyond unpleasant to look at.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah i don't understand
why he seems to be getting the push as the primary guy at SNY.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
that's like the 4th bat
broken just today.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
oh Hammer
that was ugly.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions
centerfield
is a black hole.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Ach!
That woulda been caught at Shea, too. Probably.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
wow that was a rough inning.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
Milosc really wants to play for the Mets
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Whoa.
Did anyone else see the scoreboard there for a second?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
yeah sacks drunk freaked me out
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
no?
why?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
It brielfy showed the Padres winning 7-5 with the bases loaded.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
well played, sir
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i wonder when that 1b Gonzolez will be a free agent?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
SNY graphics are all messed up
pitch count is always wrong and they just had the bases loaded
ugh
brian turns his head on the ball. that’s smart.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
"never saw the ball hit a catcher in the back before" ...meet the bad news bears
stumbling, bumbling, balking and defiling opening night
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Ronnie needs to peruse some blogs
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
they did just call him a "gnat" and a "pest"
but i think those were actually compliments.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Here comes Grit personified
Putz better not move a muscle.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
I want a strikeout, and then David Eckstein to cry.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Ronnie
Say it ain’t so – “Eckstein is just a winning player”
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions
another winning player reference
ron’s in love
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
eckstein is no star
he’s like a small chunky asteroid.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I'm going to bomb David Eckstein.
He can’t win if I bomb him.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
hes a winner
toronto, arizona, san diego, he wins everywhere he goes
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
The original Dustin Pedroia.
Except Pedroia is, um, good.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
the original dustin pedroia
no, ronnie, pedroia is actually talented.
wow he said that?
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
I'm just enjoying the Steve Phillips national coverage.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
in over 3000 more PA's
pedroia has 4 fewer homers.
among a billion other stats to prove there is no comparison.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
rather, eck has 3000 more PA's.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
"He was the original Dustin Pedroia"
egad . . . Ron . . . just stop . . . please
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
can they reposess Emmys?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy Jebus
Please let this AB end so the Eckstein fellating can end
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
I'm kind of glad Bloomberg is a legit Mets fan
It helps offset Giuliani’s love affair with the Yankees in the ’90s.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
no
too busy being sick at the Eckstein blowjob taking place over my speakers.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
bloomberg doesn't care
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
walk?
GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT GRIT
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Why the fuck are you sprinting to 1st, you idiot?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I have never hated eckstein anymore than right now
WHY DOES HE RUN TO FIRST BASE. WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY
"You think you can handle him, but he just outlasts you!"
Ron and Eckstein need to get a room.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Dick Pole
Is waiting for them both in room 319 of the Flushing Holiday Inn
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Giles is not gritty
thus, he is out.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
if we had a team of 25 ecksteins
we’d score 2000 runs.
per game
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
all the other pitchers would die
because the ecksteins would just be AB forever fouling off 8000 pitches each
he said battle
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Running to first does NOT make you gritty
It makes you a shameless, card-carrying douchebag. Seriously, ask Pete Rose.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Wrong
high-fiving your teammates makes you a douchebag.
and high-fiving the fans=thug
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
that's some gritty grammar
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
dirtyyyyyyyy
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Sanchez
you knew it had to happen that he would come in
Hey guys
JJ is nuts, screaming at himself after issuing two walks but didn’t give up a run, I like it, our bullpen needs more crazy, really a void since Turk left, alright later guys.
Yeah I was about to go look up game day
Cause I really wanna know. If it’s above 90 I;m calling shennigans
see?
watch sanchez and heath bell f*ck us royally.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I love duaners glasses
I’m pretty sure thats where his powers came from. We should get feliciano some athletic glasses.
Bell-Sanchez
sounds like some sort of a trade bill. Or a Congressmember from Texas.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
i'll take that as a deserved omar diss
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
it's only a diss if we lose this game
but seriously, trading bell, lindstrom, and owens = stupidity
by englishgrey on Apr 13, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
bah
that’s not clutch, Carlos B. not gritty, either.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
Lindstrom - last save at Shea
Bell – first save at Citi?
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
I just threw up
Watching Eckstein throw that ball
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
Does Bell know about Shake Shack?
Dirty with a new hop
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Hi Dirty
Nice to see you. Sorry you had to pitch well.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
I vote for Slappy
right into the foul pole in right field.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean
any of the above.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like Eric is a jinx, so far
Being at the game and all
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
definitely
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
That was serious.
Putting the closer in even though its not a save situation, that is.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
holy crap
i don’t even consider non-sarcasm anymore
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
fourth app. in seven games
it’s early, but they add up…
by englishgrey on Apr 13, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh
Would you rather him pitch when we have a 3 run lead or when we’re down and need to not give up more runs.
How is that wasting him?
If we used Parnell or O’day and they come in and give up more runs then what was the point of saving K-rod?
But can he beat Kouzmenoff?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
snicker
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
a balk
caused by grit, hustle and heart.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
All those offseason reps on the Wii Fit Ski Jump
About to pay off
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
frankie seems like he's going to fall over after every pitch.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
This whole game I've been checking my fantasy teams and seeing that heath bell
was in a close game and hoping it stayed close so he could pick up a save.
Then I remembered we were playing Heath Bells team.
way to jinx us
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
blast
i can only hope it’s a reverse jinx working.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
fantasy baseball
a true test of loyalty
by englishgrey on Apr 13, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
EVERYONE STOP JINXING
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Well, guys. It's official.
We have an official door and window replacement company.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
they're talking about the wii
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
doesn't seem to be hurting him
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
first pitch
missed well inside. booo
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
i was for castillo before i was against him
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Omar could contact the Pads
for lessons in how to build a team from the scrap heap
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Yeah, it was meant to be
A guy gets a save against his old team. I don’t think it’s ever been done before!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Bell hates the Mets, hates NY mayor
can america be far behind?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Uhh . . .
strike?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
Alright Hundley
GFY, that was totally unnecessary
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
OK, King Ding-A-Ling
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
ugh
i hate that we lose this because of a balk. and because pelf gave up a hit to that fat pitcher.
Just like we lost yesterday because Murphy can't field correctly?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
that 6th run was atrocious all around
then again, so was Big Pelf falling over before giving up that hit to the fat pitcher.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Dreams can come true
for Heath Bell
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Ugh
crap. Stupid Heath Bell and his Wii.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 13, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
Fuck. That.
Heath Bell is so pumped, he’s gonna eat three cupcakes and play some Wii Fit, motherfucker.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Indeed.
This like, sucks.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
It was a balk off win
the mets are dashing my hopes and i purposefully lowered my expectations too.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 13, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Could be worse
Nationals are 0-7
by James Kannengieser on Apr 13, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
But they're the Nationals...
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
awful loss
the balk, error by Church and Pelfrey pitching awful. Then Padres bullpen lead by two ex Mets shuts us down. Very Very sad. The good news is I might get to see the first win on Wen. Selfish I know but its all I got
Odjea
going on and on about how Church had to make a tough play on that ball and wind was a factor. Ojeda sounds tanked to me. I think he is dead wrong.
I looked at the box score and did a double take
It should also be noted that this was the best pitching by a Yankee tonight.
Maybe we should see if Jose can pitch? ;-)
"What position do you play?"
"I bat third."
That really put me off.
Utley and Howard are going to be laughing all the way to the bank.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
really? another goddamn off day after another goddamn opening day? shiznit
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 14, 2009 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
Harry "The K", George Kell, and Authur Richman too ...
I’m a Braves fan … have been since 1947 … and I think our Division will be as competitive as there is in the league, especially when the Nats learn to relax a bit and redistribute some of their talent.
The Old Barbershop isn’t a baseball blog any more than we’ are barbers, but we truly love the game … and three of our ongoing features are devoted to it.
A fourth is dedicated to recently departed friends and notables from all walks of life. The news of the day is that Harry “The K!” Kalas has passed away … a truly great loss from which we will not soon recover. We, along with all baseball fans, feel the pain and mourn his passing. He will be featured in the May update of our “Gone – Not Forgotten” Feature. George Kell and the wonderful Authur Richman died in March and are included in the current edition of the Feature.
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In addition to remembering them, we would like to include as many as possible of their anecdotes and stories in our “Baseball’s Magic Moments” Feature. It’s a repository for such things so that they might be preserved and enjoyed by all … now, and in the future.
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