Slow Day Applesauce - All Star lineups, Acta's future, Mets and Carton, Valentine, and Victorino starting
by Joe Budd on Jul 14, 2009 9:59 AM EDT
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David Wright is batting sixth tonight. That sounds about right. I've been surprisingly hooked to the last few All-Star games. I don't know if the new "This One Counts" mantra has caused the players and managers to take the game seriously, but it has been a really enjoyable exhibition, no matter how irrelevant some people may find it. The Home Run Derby on the other hand...
Meet the Mets
Manny Acta has friends among the Met management and clubhouse which might translate into a new job in the organization.
Baseball America awarded Binghamton pitcher Brad Holt "Prospect Pitcher of the Day" after 7 innings of shutout ball, giving up 4 hits and striking out 7.
His time as a free agent made Francisco Rodriguez realize that the game is a business.
Mike Silva makes a strong point about the Mets' relationship with radio host Craig Carton.
Brian McCann still believes in his high school buddy Francoeur. On a side note, maybe Francoeur should have gone to Clemson.
The Mets are relying on Charlie Manuel and the Philadelphia coaching staff to keep Johan Santana off the field tonight. Good luck with that.
Toby Hyde agrees with Adam Rubin's assessment of the Mets.
Centerfield Maz remembers Robin Ventura.
Parking at Citi Field for the Paul McCartney concert might run $30. I would just as soon hitchhike to the show.
Mets Geek ranks the biggest hits of 2009, so far.
Around the NL East
Charlie Manuel has given the starting center field job to Shane Victorino, the last player voted to the team, in tonight's All-Star game. He was the only player with sufficient experience at the position.
Philadelphia will apparently sign Pedro if he passes a physical.
The new Marlin stadium will cost $2.4 billion.
Washington continues to show interest in Bobby Valentine to replace fired Manny Acta. Grrrrrr.....
Around MLB
Look for Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay to start tonight.
Sports agents are the baseball players union to file a suit against MLB for collusion following last offseason's free agent market. It does appear as though they have a strong circumstantial case.
Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman has signed with an agent.
Lou Piniella pulls a Davey.
"Million Dollar Arm" winner Rinku Singh is the first Indian-born winning pitcher in professional American baseball.
Kansas City general manager pulls a Jeff Francoeur on defensive statistics.
And, for your enjoyment, here's an awesome grounds crew fail.
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i think that ground crew fail
is the funniest thing ever. is that bad?
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
not at all
Slapstick is one of the highest forms of humor. It’s even better when it involves the misery of someone else.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 14, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
this always makes my day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpzEF0D2xfE
Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.
nice one.
Also, it’s good to see that you’re still with us. I thought for sure that the Francoeur trade would make your head explode.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 14, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
The Rubin article is very good.
It manages to criticize the training staff, management, Omar, and the Wilpons all in one sweeping motion, without resorting to stupidity and fire and brimstone.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Rubin's good
He’s usually even-keeled and not afraid to be critical. He also spends a ton of time (for a beat writer) reviewing the farm system.
Did you see in Rubin's article
That the Mets are still paying Castro’s salary?? I didn’t realize that. Only freakin’ Minaya. This guy is made of Teflon. I’d love to see him in an ordinary job, he’d last two weeks.
Rubin
was both very good and very depressing. I guess I’m just happy that any part of my take on it includes the words “very good”.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 14, 2009 2:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
things a lot Adrian Gonsuckage
no swag for me.
Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.
So, you guys know that Subway commercial with Johan and CC Sabathia?
I figured out the problem. The argument they’re having is totally unrealistic. I mean, wouldn’t Johan have to cede to CC’s obviously-superior expertise in the field of giant sandwiches?
Good for Singh
I doubt that either one will make the majors, though.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Why did he only pitch to one batter?
Is he already a ROOGY?
by TheBigStapler on Jul 14, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
victorino starting
is a complete JOKE.
"I told him the next time he does that, I’m going to get my blade out and cut him, right on the field. Hey, I’m a gangsta now. You go gangsta on me, I’m gonna have to get you now."
- Jerry Manuel
The worst part is Werth and Howard being on the team
when there are three other first basemen already and the NL needs a CF. If Cholly wasn’t too busy covering his ass with his own team (which most all-star managers do) he could’ve put Matt Kemp on the team and given the NL a legit CF.
by dtro on Jul 14, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
At least there's no Rollins
You can make a modest argument for Werth, but there’s no way Howard should be there. Oh, wait. I forgot. He hits a lot of homeruns and I believe – and I could be mistaken about this – he’s from St. Louis.
As bad as Cholly is, I don’t think anyone will ever surpass Cito Gaston in sheer nepotism. Torre was pretty bad some years as well.
Totally.
I wonder if players are ever privately annoyed when they are snubbed for an all star game. In addition to being fun and ego-serving, I believe most players also receive a nice fat bonus for being selected.
by TheBigStapler on Jul 14, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
given that the bonus comes from the team,
I wonder whether a team might ever pressure the manager not to select his own players
If I ever find the time
I’m going to use all our speculation about baseball ownership and management to write a juicy 500-page airport novel.
The Manchurian Third Baseman or Michael Bourne Identity, perhaps.
by TheBigStapler on Jul 14, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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