Joe Morgan Applesauce
by Joe Budd on May 18, 2009 9:24 AM EDT
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Some people can just never be happy. Despite winning 3 games of a 4 game series (against the likes of Lincecum, Johnson, and Sanchez) and a half game lead in the division, ESPN analyst Steve Phillips just does not like the Mets. This attitude of dismissing the Mets has been common on national broadcasts for quite some time (see Eric Karros constant Met-bashing on the FOX national game of the week against the Phillies). It also has been noticed in the blogosphere, where Met fans who are usually hypercritical of their team rose to their defense. Here's more. And more. And more.
This criticism comes at a funny time, as gritless David Wright is dominating. Oh yeah, and Carlos Beltran is second in the league in hitting.
In the most underreported story surrounding the Mets, Carlos Delgado was put on the DL on Friday and there's no timetable for a return. Mike Francesa thinks the Mets can get Nick Johnson and Jermaine Dye for cheap, for whatever that's worth.
The injury bug continued last night as Jose Reyes' replacement Alex Cora injured his thumb. Reyes may be ready to play tonight. Fernando Tatis made his first professional appearance at shortstop to replace Cora.
The extra adrenaline might have actually helped add a few miles per hour on Putz's fastball, as he picked up the save on Saturday afternoon.
Oliver Perez pitched three simulated innings in an extended Spring Training outing. He struck out 7 and walked 4. That sounds about right.
The New York Post spotlights Josh Thole.
In old Met player news, Mookie's upset about the lack of 86 memorabilia. Ron Swoboda talks about his professional television career and New Orleans. And Anna Benson wants the Rangers to play the Mets in the World Series.
Tim Redding will make his Met debut tonight against the Dodgers' Randy Wolf.
Mike Pelfrey balked a lot.
Around the NL East
Sergio Escalona made his big league debut yesterday as the Phillies swept a weekend series at Washington. It was yet another scrappy "salvaged" win, against a really awful team.
Earlier in the weekend, the Nationals put Jesus Flores on the DL and called up Jesus Colome. After Saturday's game, the Nats also put Scott Olsen on the DL and called up 2007 first round pick Ross Detwiler.
The Phillies' ALS festival disappointment is turning one family into potential Met fans. Converts are always welcome.
The Marlins lost 2 of 3 to the Dodgers over the weekend, almost getting no-hit by Clayton Kershaw yesterday. Oh, and by the way, Landshark Stadium? I will count my blessings that I'm only stuck with Citi Field.
Rain washed out yesterday's Braves series finale with the Diamondbacks, with Atlanta having split the opening two games. Braves outfield prospect Brian Barton is one semester away from a degree in aerospace engineering. Man, get him in the same room as John Maine and sparks watch the world's problems be solved.
Around MLB
Back spasms forced Edison Volquez out of Saturday's game in the 6th.
David Ortiz's mind is busy, possibly causing his season-long slump.
Wow, Joe Maddon screwed up the lineup card.
Jake Peavy went the distance in yesterday's series conclusion with the Reds.
Good news for the Putzes, Chris Carpenter will make his return on Wednesday.
Let's see if Tim Redding can survive without his mother's cooking. LA is pretty far away from Buffalo. One word for you Tim: plastics, as in tupperware.
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Wow.
Despite hitting as well as he has, Josh Thole is a backup off the bench/poor man’s Jason Kendall? What? That’s some of the worst analysis of a prospect I’ve ever seen. Their skill sets are completely different. Is that guy even a scout?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I was trying not to criticize
but if Mookie Wilson says there isn’t enough 1986 memorabilia at New Shea, then there isn’t enough 1986 memorabilia at New Shea. Mookie does not lie.
I thought the article said the scout used to think of him that way.
Let’s hope some of his power develops.
I will not allow the denigration of the life essence
+1 for Mr. Ted Berg!
Nicely done.
Grission and Husart - that is either the non-union Mexican equivelant of "Starsky and Hutch" or the key to winning the World Series.
yeah
nice job once again by Mr. Berg. Steve Phillips is competely insufferable in his hatred for the NY Mets. Looking back, I shoulda just muted the teevee.
"The definition of edge is going out there and getting a few wins, and then all of a sudden you don’t have to worry about anyone talking about edge anymore," Wright said. "That's a thing in the past. Go ask Omar about that."
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on May 18, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
gnarly pwnage from TB
steve phillips is pure excrement
HELLO HELLO MR WILPON. WE WANT THE MANSION NOT THE CONDO.
I just read Ted Berg's piece
and it was great. Well done Ted. Anyone bought www.firestevephillips.com yet?
I'm much happier
Spending today making fun of Steve Phillips than trying to figure out why the Mets lost last night.
the .two are related in this sense
instead of spouting nonsense about Beltran, if Phillips wanted to rag on the Mets, why didn’t he focus on the obvious and correct target, their manager Jerry Manuel who almost by himself cost the Mets a win last night. Why go after their best player? And in general this what I don’t understand about Mets critics. There are plenty of players on the Mets who have made serious and costly mistakes the last few years. It’s just that those guys rarely seem to get heat. Instead of spending a whole segment on Beltran complete with video and even rehashing the last pitch of 2006, why didn’t ESPN go after say Oliver Perez? Why didn’t they go after Tom Glavine in 2007?
The bottom line is that ESPN is no longer a credible sports network when it comes to analysis.
Lots of criticism for Morgan and Phillips.
Mostly stuff that we’ve all discussed on here. It’s funny to see him on the same side of an argument.
He also was very critical of some of Manuel’s moves yesterday, like pinch hitting Pagan for Murphy.
All this proves
is that it’s nearly impossible to pick the wrong side here.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
by Sam Page on May 18, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
so true.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on May 18, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
The white sox asking price for dye was ridiculous this off-season
And IMO dye isn’t much better than what we have. Especially if we’re taking on his contract. IMO the worst thing we could do would be to give up prospects, even a small package, for a player that’s just a little better than a lateral move, well the worst thing that’s within the realms of reasonable thought, i.e not jose reyes for derek lee or something awful.
You know what? Whatever
I loved this weekend. Sure, the wins were not always pretty, but taking three games of four at the start of a 10-game trip is good stuff. I expected the Phils would win at least three from the Nats, and the Mets would be lucky to take two from the Giants. So screw Steve Phillips. Bring on the Dodgers!
Grission and Husart - that is either the non-union Mexican equivelant of "Starsky and Hutch" or the key to winning the World Series.
Totally
My favorite part of the weekend was overcoming the odds with smart at bats to beat the Giants on Lincecum’s turn.
by TheBigStapler on May 18, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Carlos Beltran, right? I mean, what, you expect that wothless investment to contribute?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Trade Beltran
Or send him to AAA. He’s just taking up roster space.
Grission and Husart - that is either the non-union Mexican equivelant of "Starsky and Hutch" or the key to winning the World Series.
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