Leadership By Example
by James Kannengieser on Apr 6, 2010 6:00 AM EDT
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In the stands, they were anxious.
On the field, #5 quietly prepared.
In the stands, they booed the training staff.
On the field, the face of the franchise confidently took batting practice.
In the stands, they worried about a 2009 repeat.
On the field, David Wright gave the crowd reason to smile.
With the Mets fanbase teetering on the brink of revolt, Wright hit a two-run homer off Josh Johnson in the first inning of the home opener. It turned out to be all the offense needed to secure a victory. Please tell me again that this team lacks leadership.
(Hat tip to Plaschke for style. Hat tip to Smithtown's own James K. for content.)
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another great opening day
when you are a Mets fan you can count on a great opening day almost every year. It gives us hope, if we can see the team hitthis well against a #1starter than we cam hit. Our pen was impressive. There were timely hits.
we can be optimistic and hope for a World Series for 1 day. Let keep it up Mets, prove all of us Amazin Avenue nuts wrong.
yesterday was the first time in months I felt really good wearing my Mets hat
a Phillies fan gave me some crap, and I was able to reply “it’s a new season and we’re tied for first place.”
The past is the past and I’m cautiously optimistic. The last 3 years have been entered with high expectations and have been incredible letdowns. This year is entered with very low expectations – maybe things will end up a lot better.
2009 Did Not Happen
Whatever
David Wright is just like Carlos Beltran – an unclutch choker with no heart who never won anything ever. Wright is just compiling stats. Kinda like ARod until last October. ARod is a real winner.
That's the douchiest comment
I’ve ever read on this blog. Especially coming from a baby wearing a Mets bib.
Seriously, this guy's a jerk.
We should go steal all of the baked goods from his house.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 6, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
That doesn't help me get all the baked goods from his house.
Seriously, you shoulda seen the german chocolate cupcakes and apple pie they had over there.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 6, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
He even sent me pictures of David Wright cupcakes after the game yesterday.
I was all rocking sushi for dinner but that made me want cupcakes.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 6, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
you obviously haven't met as many babies wearing Mets bibs as I have
next to Ivy Leaguers who pop their collars, they’re pretty much the biggest douches on the planet.
2009 Did Not Happen
There are exceptions to the rule.
That baby up there might poop while you’re holding her or spit up on you, but she’s no douche. And if she poops or spits up on you, you probably did something to deserve it.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 6, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I will admit
That is one cute baby (who will hopefully grow up rooting for D-Wright like there’s no tomorrow.)
jerry the genius
Now if he can only clone santana. Wait i just read he wants to start him every third day.
i'd just like to say
i’m glad GMJ has embarked on a brand new career in which he breaks with the past to become the MVP candidate he was bound to become. Just look at his 2010 season! http://www.fangraphs.com/graphs.aspx?playerid=153&position=OF&page=0&type=mini
Center field
Thought GMJ fielded the position well in quite windy conditions. Maybe Omar is a genius after all!
Why is the word "dysfunctional" always on my mind?
by metfanintheuk on Apr 6, 2010 10:13 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Now, I have a quick question:
Does Smithtown, NY have that little that they need to cling so tightly to Frank Catalanotto?
"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.
by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Apr 6, 2010 2:05 PM EDT reply actions
Per wikipedia,
The town was first settled around 1665. Local legend has it that after rescuing a Native American Chief’s kidnapped daughter, Richard Smith was told that the Chief would grant title to all of the land Smith could encircle in one day – on a bull. Richard Smith chose to ride the bull on the longest day of the year (summer solstice) – to enable him to ride longer “in one day”. The land he acquired in this way is said to approximate the current town’s location.
Now that’s grission.
That's awesome.
Smithtown gets a lot more respect from me, from now on.
"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.
by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Apr 6, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
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