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Open Thread: Mets vs. Pirates, 8/21/2010

New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates, Aug 21, 2010 7:05 PM EDT





Jon Niese

#49 / Pitcher / New York Mets

6-4

215

L

L

Oct 27, 1986



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2010 - Jon Niese 7-5 23 22 1 1 0 0 133.0 136 55 50 14 42 105 3.38 1.34


James McDonald

#53 / Pitcher / Pittsburgh Pirates

6-5

195

L

R

Oct 19, 1984



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2010 - James McDonald 2-1 3 3 0 0 0 0 17.2 14 5 5 0 4 20 2.55 1.02


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There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Get set

for the double-header tomorrow.

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

My neighbor had a spare yankee ticket so i took it and went, and to my dismay they lose.

The one day I’m not on this forum the Mets have their best offensive game in weeks. My luck.

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:04 PM EDT reply actions  

wait, to your dismay?

aren’t you supposed to be happy that the yankees lose? unless “they” is reffering to another team.

by clip on Aug 21, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know, but I'm saying like 99% a watch or go to a game the team loses.

I have been to 8 Mets games and everytime they lost. I’m just saying I have horrible luck.

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can you move to Atlanta or Philly?

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

:(

hell no

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

sucks.

the last mets game i’ve went to was the first time i’ve been to any professional sports game and the team i rooted for lost /regression

by clip on Aug 21, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

now you know how I feel

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

conversely i go see the mets they win

we need to stay far away from each other

I hate Philadelphia so much.

by the caveman on Aug 21, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

What do we do for 2011?

obviously a new slogan will be unfurled at some point on the website in the winter.
and we fans want a new : GM, Manager,Training staff,Owner, Batting coach, starting pitcher, 2baseman, and others.
will we get any of those?

Um…..should we prepare our hearts for more heartache next year or will it be the year?

I hate Philadelphia so much.

by the caveman on Aug 21, 2010 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

i always prepare myself for the worst

so that if the worst happens, my expectations are met. if anything good happens, it’s a bonus.

by clip on Aug 21, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Omar is still here, then we're guaranteed to suck

If not, there’s hope

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

pretty much

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Braves lost, 5-4

Naturally, Mets will lose as well.

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

i feel good about a w today

but we’ll only be 10 back if we win. Like strong bad says at the end of "teen girl squad’
ITS OVER!!!

I hate Philadelphia so much.

by the caveman on Aug 21, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone hear when 1st pitch is?

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

7:25 ET, sir

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF

 are the Mets wearing?

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by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

What do you mean?

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

pajamas

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

While we're waiting

Josh Beckett has the same 6.7 ERA as Ollie (admittedly a lot of that vs. NYY and TB). He is owned 4/68 after this season. Would you trade Ollie for Beckett?

by packard37 on Aug 21, 2010 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

of course but

…….why would the red sox even consider that?

by clip on Aug 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

LAD

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Octopus Dotel

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dotel

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

Jose!

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

what's happened since first pitch?

i expected a longer delay so i went to do some work and just checked now.

by clip on Aug 21, 2010 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Osi!

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Erm, wrong thread

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

NBC

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

.

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

listening to the Pittsburgh broadcast is kind of hilarious

they’re announcers sound so downtrodden and broken.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

WHOOOOOOOO

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

holy shit that was fuckin awesome

but reyes is down

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

REYES WALK IT OFF

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Reyes is hurt?????? What the hell happened?

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

He slid headfirst into home

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

C'mon Jose Jose

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

3 errors in five minutes

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel so bad for them

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crawfords vs. Cubans, btw

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

so how is that scored?

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

reyes stole home, pagan to third on error.

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

they say the jets lost a step or two but dont be suprised

if we see some fire workds here to night.

THE JET STOLE HOME!

I hate Philadelphia so much.

by the caveman on Aug 21, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

you suck wright

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

But he loves kids

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did he score? GameDay is confused

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah haha

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll take it...

but one day, Reyes is gonna wind up with a concussion on those head first slides.

by MetsFan4Decades on Aug 21, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

Gameday froze.

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

what channel will the jets game will be on

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by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

usually i will get all pissed of at that

but ive heard that millions of times

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

CBS

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

win something

I hate Philadelphia so much.

by the caveman on Aug 21, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

but its the jets. Youll fall short of the ultimate goal.

I hate Philadelphia so much.

by the caveman on Aug 21, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

We shall see

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dont know about that.

i’m not sold on ladanians legs or the dirty sanchez.

I hate Philadelphia so much.

by the caveman on Aug 21, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

im not sure how much a wr can help bad qbing

especially one with so-so hands. Holmes isn’t a posession sure handed go to go type, he’s a deep threat. That’s not going to really help a shaky qb much.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well I think Sanchez is going to much better this year

The Jets are a match-up nightmare. They have three good borderline great receivers, they have a tight end whos faster than most linebackers and LT is still a good pass catching rb

by Netsfan310 on Aug 21, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sophomore drop

lt in the flat is scary. Holmes is suspended the first 4 games right? So its really Cotchery and edwards. Edwards has drop issues.

that division is up in the air. Miami is good and the pats will be good too

I hate Philadelphia so much.

by the caveman on Aug 21, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

It is a good division and yea Holmes is out the first 4

But they improved on a #1 defense by getting Cromartie Wilson and Jenkins is coming back from an injury

by Netsfan310 on Aug 21, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eh Cromartie has been one of the worst cbs in the league

the last few years, he’s not really much more than decent depth. And without Revis their D takes a massive hit considering they have no pass rush. Taylor might help but there real problem is a lack of real 3-4 ends.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think Cromartie is an upgrade

Dude can’t tackle to save his life

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I compleatley disagree Cro has been awesome in camp

and still can be a good shutdown corner and hes working on tackling

by Netsfan310 on Aug 21, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't see how he can be

when he’s literally been one of the worst corners in the league since his first season. one of my friends does cb tracking and stats for fanball. Cromartie always ranks near the very bottom. If Cromartie starts over Lowry he’ll get picked on all day with no pass rush, especially if Revis is out.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah ten picks

because he left recievers to make big plays, he had ten picks, do you know how many failed picks attempts and because of that massive plays he gave up he was torched all year because of it? Judging cbs solely on interceptions is like judging players on rbis and avg.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not only judging him on that

hes one of the best athletes in the league and hes having a great camp

by Netsfan310 on Aug 21, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

and has been horrible for 3 years. So I’m not really sure how a few weeks of camp against mediocre qb play really matters.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Would Pagan have gotten that?

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah what was with the whole

“beltran gave up on that ball rant”

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunno

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

They have done nothing but shit on Beltran since he came back

It’s really annoying

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

GKR?

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

McCutchen 2B, sac bunt

Mac on third

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

K

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

um is my color off

or are we wearing grey and red uniforms?

lobby for orange!

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Los Cubanos!

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

New York Cubans unis

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

7 pitches = epic niese

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I always cringe when Niese is near first

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Another game w/o a no-hitter

am I allowed to say this, oes AA Unwriten Rules approve?

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

yea, just can't mention it while one is in progress

superstition

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by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Once it's broken I think it's okay

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

wasn't mcdonald like a big time prospect at some point

is Pittsburgh where former top prospects go to die?

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by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's see...

Milledge, Jeff Clement, Zach Duke, Tabata, not to mention a number of failed pitching prospects of year’s past (Kip Wells and Josh Fogg always stick out).

Yup. That’s what it looks like.

The one and only mistermet on teh Interwebz!

by Steve Schreiber on Aug 21, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Le Jerryball

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Josh Thole Dog

is pleased

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

good eye niese

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by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

z

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Niese walk?

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

They just found out how to score the run.

Carter struck out swinging, reyes scores on throw, pagan to third on error

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

This uniform

looks like pyjamas

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

KK

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

KK

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Chris Snyder is the catcher

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

apparently yes

"Fantasy, reality, science Fiction. Which is which? Who can tell?"

by feslenraster on Aug 21, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, saw him yesterday as well.

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by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

i looked it up

doumit played 79 games at catcher this year and only 5 in rf

by Mike Clemente on Aug 21, 2010 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah thats why they traded for snyder

because the needed an every day catcher and don’t think Doumit can handle it physically anymore. He’s no longer a catcher for them outside of maybe spot starts.

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by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

KKK

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

KKKK

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

really?

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by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

My note to ESPN under the "report a bug" button.
Usually when someone scores the score is other than 0-0. I could be wrong here, but ya know, pretty sure I’m not. The Mets need all the runs they actually do score, so please credit them. Thx.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Tee hee hee...

Not more than 30 seconds after I sent that, they put the run up. I see not many folks are watching the Mets on GAmecast tonight.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah this sucks....

I miss old Gamethreads. My z button feels useless.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

It'll be back to normal next April

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

then back like this next august

or we might give up earlier next year

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by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

This Just In -

Education makes you a better person – oh and Keith it may be nice to have an education to fall back on on but its also nice to have $750,000.00 to fall back on in case things don’t work out. Also maybe he’s just smarter than most 1st round draft picks.

by TMS on Aug 21, 2010 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Keith and Gary were going on about how great it was the Alvarez turned down $750k

to go to Vanderbilt. My opinion is that he’s a smart kid and it was probably a good experience for him but in no way is it the morally superior decision that Keith and Gary seemed to think it was.

by TMS on Aug 21, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I mean definitely not the right decision for every 1st round pick. I think probably wrong for most.

by TMS on Aug 21, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Take the $750k...Then go to Vanderbilt...

Probably the only way most girls there would talk to you

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

most people agree with them

i for one…def do not. If you have the chance to go pro, you go pro immediately. There’s not telling what could happen if you turn it down

by Mike Clemente on Aug 21, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Nick Evans going to college?

Good for him. I can just see him after graduation: “Mr. Evans, we have no record of you ever having attended this school. Unfortunately we cannot get you a transcript.”

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

this

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

also do players get 400,000 every time they're called up

or just whatever 400,000 divided by 162 for every game they actually play?

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by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah I didn't mean literally every time

just 400,000 for the year, but you’re right it makes more sense the other way.

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by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Education does make you a better person IMO....

Education causes many to look at the world rationally and objectively. This leads to informed decisions rather than fearmongering. There is a chart of cities in the US and their %s of people with college degrees. It tells you a lot.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe I've just had bad experiences with education.

I can honestly say, the period of my life where I learned the most was when I stopped going to high school. I’m in college now and occasionally I’ll get an excellent professor or two, but mostly I just see education as business like any other.

by Evan_S on Aug 21, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Everything is Jerry's call at this point

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

naw from his own quote

he sounded like he had no idea and/or control over whether Bay would come back. It almost sounded like he didn’t want him to come back.

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by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

because they're morons

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by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

some boob

writing on a blog today said that it makes no sense for the mets to get rid of Omar. Why pay 2 people to do the same job? delcos—used to cover baseball for one of the local rags.

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

You negate his point above...

Why pay 2 people to do the same job? I would hope whoever repalces Omar does a very different job than he has done

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

by this guy's logic

no one ever gets fired. the workd is one big union.

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

wow, I don’t even know what to say to that. Though someone at the NY Times apparently thinks Omar hasn’t made many more mistakes than guys like Friedman and Epstein and that he’s not responsible for most of the citifield mess and that we’ll regret it like the Padres regret getting rid of Towers.

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by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

That NYT article was turrible...

Clearly that guy has not watched a Mets game all year. There is no other explanation.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's Tyler Kepner

He’s been a NY Times beat reporter for the Mets and Yankees for at least 10 years. He may be completely wrong but he’s certainly familiar with what’s going on around here. That might make it worse.

by packard37 on Aug 21, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

He needs to lay off the sauce in the press box...

That stuff will mess up your memory. Or maybe he was just drinking the Kool Aid.

The New York Times: all the news that’s print to fit.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate that theme

Pointing out mistakes by the best GMs and using it to claim that they’re not geniuses. “If Andrew Friedman is so brilliant, why did he sign Pat Burrell?”

That column was awful.

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is probably true

but I can’t imagine he thinks he’ll get many calls for another gm job after this, and being head of scouting would still be a pretty prestigious job.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

and this may sound dumb but he’s in like his late 50s/60s isn’t he? after this hot mess he may not want the stress of a gm job again.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah he seems stressed out...

Doing jack shit all day will do that to you.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why does everyone think Omar is some sort of scouting genius?

Still makes no sense to me. I want him gone now, not 3 years from now. That’s my stance.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

He found Dickey?

He got a 3rd starter that was necessary because 3 out of his 5 initial starters crapped out? Genius

Point is that if you try out 14 guys a year then someone is gonna work out. Let’s all celebrate the 35 yo knuckler with the missing ligament. Great.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

and Tatis and Valentine

endy, carter (the trade was horrible but all things considered Carter isn’t a bad return when dealing with Epstein), Gotay, Church. It seems like when he’s not dealing with former names he actually does a good job with the small signings.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eh...

Look at that list. Nothin stupendous. A lot of guys who turned out to be good in the short run but flamed out. And this encompasses what, 5 years? Stopped clock is right twice a day. Look at all the bad small deals he’s done. I just don’t get it. I really don’t.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

But he's done that on a consistent basis

Every year in brings in 1 or 2 or 3 guys who everyone scoffs at, or who we all think will be insignificant and they make an impact.

by Evan_S on Aug 21, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is exactly my point...

1, 2, or 3 guys a year does not cut it, if you audition a dozen or more. And it’s not like these guys are All Stars. Kind of like Chris Rock said about folks who say “I take care of my kids.” SO WHAT, YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO. A decent GM should bring in 3 guys a year who are undervalued, plus do all the other things. That someone is rising just above the acceptable floor does not make them good. It makes them average in one way out of many.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

well that's why he's not a decent gm

and no one’s saying he should be gm or is a decent gm…

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are not saying he is a decent GM.

He is not, but he has some skills that could be valuable as a scout.

by Michkin on Aug 21, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also...

Has anyone seem where these guys come from? Not where they live, but who is recommending them? I doubt Omar is beating the bushes (which is where, I bet, he found Dickey), but are these guys coming from other scouts in the org and Omar just taking the credit?

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry...Perhaps I was less than clear.

Calling someone a good scout based on 1, 2, or 3 undervalued players a year doesn’t hold water. This is the bare minimum for a GM who is a bad scout, and I don’t see how it translates into a good scout (in other words, it’s what he should be doing anyway, and no merit badge comes from what you should be doing anyway). Maybe if he found Joe Mauer on the scrapheap then yes, good scout. He found Ruben Gotay, Endy Chavez etc. Not bad players, but not exactly Sidd Finch either.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that's kind of the point of major league scouting

guys who can be good in the short term.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't call him a boob - he's my 1st cousin

I’ll tell you a story though. I used to read his blog all the time until one day I made a comment about how stupid pitcher W-L was and one of the regulars mocked it. I thought about trying to form a cogent response explaining why pitcher W-L is stupid but then I thought ’what’s the point?’ – I’ve really been mostly at AA since

by TMS on Aug 21, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

well,

we choose our friends. we don’t pick our family. I did write that it was a patently ridiculous statement. Is that okay?

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

eh maybe where you guys are up north

here cousin could mean 3rd cousin, or someone who’s not even really related to you but you grew up together and your families are close or something.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

John Delcos isn't a boob

I’m guessing he was trying to rationalize the Wilpon’s reasoning for keeping Minaya…essentially that if they are “rebuilding”, which I doubt, no point in firing Omar to do so.

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dammit....

I cannot Google image this one. No boob photo for me.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

someone else thought that but I went back and re read it

and it still looked like his opinion. maybe I am losing my sense of humor?

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was on Mets Merized Online-John wrote it

I just don’t understand how someone can have watched this team for the last few years and not want to Oedipus Rex himself.

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

No he's cool

but arguing a sabermetrically enlightened position in the comments section was an uphill battle to say the least

by TMS on Aug 21, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am sure he is. I have agreed with some of his entries

a little too rosy in outlook but that is his prerogative. I am having trouble suppressing rage when Omar is not properly excoriated for his complicity with the Wontpons in the degradation of this organization.

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know too much about concussions but -

if he’s really fine to play with 20 game left – why not just have him play?

by TMS on Aug 21, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

because he could be fine for a week

and then have symptoms come back. There’s just no reason to risk it in a loss season with such a dangerous injury with so little information on.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

concussions are very difficult to deal with.

why take the risk on your 66 million (and possibly more) investment. Risk aversion.

by Mike Clemente on Aug 21, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree - like I said I don't know too much about concussions

The Mets aren’t making the playoffs and this is a chance to get some young guys some ML PT so I guess I agree

by TMS on Aug 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Keith: 'I'll be the house Thole gets the run in'

after the popup:

‘I guess I’m looking for a hotel to stay in’

by MetsFan4Decades on Aug 21, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Niese

put him in the 2nd hole next time he starts.

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

No way....

Just start him at 2nd every day he doesn’t pitch.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

How many pitches for McDonald?

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

74

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Same here

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

it does

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Aug 21, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pagan!

Move him to CF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

The Angel

is back.

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Let Beltran bunt!

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

a-nee-mal

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Dubs!!!!!!

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Yay!

david and his love for children

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Ever since I stopped caring whether we won or not

I found the Mets much more enjoyable. If it gets bad, I can turn off the TV without any regrets

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Aug 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

And now Dubs hits a homer

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Aug 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

DUBS!!!!!!!!!!!

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

The Pirates

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pittsburgh

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Aug 21, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

ouch 5 bb

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

HoJo says:

“Damn, 5 walks. We need to be more aggressive.”

by Evan_S on Aug 21, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

tee hada

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm not sure what would ever possess a person to sign with the Pirates

or root for them

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

who signs with them?

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

What I meant to say was how could a person root for them, and not kill themselves after 10 years of doing so

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's why their attendance is so low

Half the fan base has an hero’d in the last few years

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Killed themselves

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

pwned themselves*

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah thanks...

Missing some of the internetz I guess…

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

the internet kind of undermines hipness of ideational fads and sayings

“if you have to ask you’ll never know” has been transfigured into “any grandma with AOL can go to Urban Dictionary and find 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 Aug 21, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jesus....

That is one truly fucked up meme.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh just screw you

:) I’m not that old. I was on IRC smurfing others and sharing MPs on FTP sites and via mIRC client to client when you Gina was still mastering the See N Say. The cow goes MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

holy shit I've never known what those things were called

imma go buy one now

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you tweak the internal tape right...

You can actually scratch a See N Say nicely…

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Efnet used to be the best thing going....

It was the entire internetz of now condensed into a text-based stream. Server splits were the highlight of my day. Time to go to war.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

or

Phony Players

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Pirates are a god awful team

I mean truly GOD AWFUL. And they have been this bad for a long ass time, too.

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I've been a fan a long time...

I remember those powerhouse Pirate teams of the 70s. Hated when the Mets played them…

by MetsFan4Decades on Aug 21, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, the Pirates were once good.

In absolutely no offense to you, that sounds like it was ages ago.

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

this

the 70s was a long ass time ago

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

a looooong ass time

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF is that?

And who is that pitching? Looks really familiar. Is that Anna Benson’s husband?

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it's her gardener

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

lets see we have a contributing young player

in a meaningless season, should we limit his innings or let him throw till his arm falls off?

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

the latter

it teaches toughness

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Aug 21, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Nationals decided on the latter apparently

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

with Stasburg?

he didn’t come up till June, he won’t come near throwing his arm off

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

He suffered an elbow injury tonight

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's not cause of innings

it’s probably because of his motion

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

AFAIK he was in a really strict pitch count.

When he played against us, Thole put up those +10pitch AB that forced Strasb to leave early.

by Michkin on Aug 21, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously Jerry you fucktard

the Reds are in an actual race and limiting Mike Leake.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

what a great ab for niese, he should bat daily.

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Niese

make an out and complete the bottom of the 5th before rain resumes…

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

2 more outs

come on Niese…

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

as does the giants game

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Preseason sucks in general

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

this

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

i do agree

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah him and Favre are like the last of the really old qbs who won't go away

now that Warner, Bledsoe and Edwards are gone,

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

i used to make this joke all the time. I know either in the 08 or 09 off-season he was quoting as staying in shape just in case he gets a call.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

really the dreads need to be stopped

wtf dreads by themselves are offensive. Dreads in baseball should be suspension worthy.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

i agree 110%

reyes looks so much better without

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 Aug 21, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

at least they're actually rastafarian

dreads as a fashion accessory is offensive.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

this i agree with

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why?

Dreads are awesome, even if they’re not so hygienic.

by Evan_S on Aug 21, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

because they're not awesome in any shape or form

and most people with them look ridiculous. And they really shouldn’t be used as a “fashion accessory”. It’s basically spitting in the face of the entire Rastafarian ideology.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

seconded

i just want reyes to cut them so he can regain his reyes speed and agility.

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

i heard they are susceptible to bedbugs

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah this too

I hate Jamaicans

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jamacians me crazy with the dreads

IN other Carribean news, Wyclef Jean “ACCEPTS” the decision that he can’t run for president of a country he doesn’ t live in. How big of 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 Aug 21, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

"CD"?

“Bought”? I don’t know what those words mean.

by Evan_S on Aug 21, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

i first bought Billy Joels long player "glass houses"

and I’m still kicking so.

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

As did Pras

& Lauryn.

Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?

by Brian. on Aug 21, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

No no no.

Am I the only one who remembers the conflict between the Fugees and Jeru ca. 1996? I believe the line was “I know some MCs want to bring it but a woman is one of your strongest men when I step to you don’t take refuge make it happen, f8** the rappin” etc.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know what you're saying

Pras responded to that on “Zealots” IIRC.

Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?

by Brian. on Aug 21, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

she's not racialist


see?

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

meeting this guy would be the quickest way to cut one's own dreads

you see this, you start thinking.

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rastas didn't invest dreads.

They have been around so long as folks have had beeswax. Just because God needs a handle to pick you up does not mean that you can claim a hairstyle. Plus, dreads are no requirement for Rastafarianism. It is not a dreadlock thing, it’s a spiritual thing etc.

 That said, they look ridiculous on most people.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know they didn't invent them

but they’re who popularized them in the Caribbean and subsequently North America.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

also was there a reason Reyes just threw into the basepaths jeapardizing Ike's arm

when he had the time to plant and throw? blame the rain i suppose.

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 Aug 21, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

i imagine because mcclutchen is known for his speed

he didn’t want to take the chance

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

if a game is stopped after five...

can you get credited with a no hitter or a shutout?

by Mike Clemente on Aug 21, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

it's called a

no no no

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 Aug 21, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dont think so

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

You get a shutout

John Maine and Tom Glavine have rain shortened shutouts

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey have the Mets finally found their peer group?

e.g., Astros, Pirates… maybe we just misjudged them.

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 Aug 21, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

naw the astros and pirates are below us

we’re in the dodgers/cubs clique

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

No DBacks, they own us

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

they would be the new Marlins

"we believe in comebacks"
Jerry being Jerry

by Jadden Hopkins on Aug 21, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

and the 1899 Cleveland Spiders

                                                                W L PCT GB
1899 Cleveland Spiders National 20 134 .130 84

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too easy....

Worst team ever we are not. I’m thinking the 59 W ’93 team.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

The names of some of their players.

Harry Colliflower
Sport McAllister
Highball Wilson
Chief Sockalexis
Crazy Schmit

Seriously, his nickname is “Crazy”. Here’s a picture of Crazy.

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I read that fast and now wish there was someone known as

“Chief Crazy Soxs”

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ummmmm....

How did he keep his eyes on the ball? Between Highball and Crazy I see what they were doing rather than practice.

I also note that they had both a Sport and a Chief. This is pretty much the asshole coach/fratboy’s dream. All they need is a Tiger and we’re set.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

those Spiders lost a lot of games on account of

being dressed in 3 piece suits loafers and well tied ties

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah!

Official game now

How about an Orange Monster at Citi Field for Bay?

by Mets-Suns-Texans on Aug 21, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

these throwbacks look like they gather hella rain

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

lame

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

why do they...

have to cover the tarp with a tarp???

by hojomustgo on Aug 21, 2010 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

i dunno Jerry

Seinfield

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

what else

are you going to cover a tarp with?

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

a marp

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

re-allignment ideas

NL EAST
Mets
Pirates
Orioles
Nationals
Blue Jays (almost too good for this scheme)

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

How about

Mets
Indians
Little Sisters of the Poor (Do they have to be little?)

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

how did i forget the Indians and Cubs?

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol the cubs

we’d be like the anti NL east, the battle of who can spend the most to get the least back

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

i remember when the cubs were our greatest nemisis

and the Cards, which i’d take them odds now even with the Pooholes era humiliations we have seen.

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

If this game gets rained out....

the Mets will have won their first NL road series of the year…..123 games in

For some perspective, it only took us 2 games to win an NL road series last year

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Weather guy on WPIX said

this rain is likely to continue until midnight.

I’ll bet the call it soon.

by MetsFan4Decades on Aug 21, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

im not sure whether to be relieved

or disgusted we needed a called game to get there.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Juno is on USA

No one talks like this. What an annoying film.

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Commence...

Ellen Page conversation #2.

My 17 yo sister in law actually talks like that. or did when she was 15. But yes, it’s pretty over the top.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks for reminding me, it's been a week since I besmirched Inception

she is really totally horrible in that movie. i pity her since there are no other roles for her out 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

by itsmetsforme on Aug 21, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

pretty contrived

I saw a real good Danish film on TV yesterday: Flame and Citron. The subtitles were no problem

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm going to guess you've never seen the show

but that was always every guy I knews biggest complaint about the gilmore girls

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

excellent

guess

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

as awesome as dreads? or less so?

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

and yet Michael Cera persists

he needs to do an buffed out action flick 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

by itsmetsforme on Aug 21, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Micheal Cera syndrome...

Every cute girl I know thinks he’s adorable and yet if he went to their school would not have given him the time of day. I just don’t get it.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michael Cera? Really?

I’ve only seen Ellen Page in two things so she doesn’t bother me, but Cera? He’s hilariously awkward. What don’t you like about him? And I have to assume Arrested Development is an exception with him.

by Evan_S on Aug 21, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

he keeps doing the same movie

he’s even done a movie pretending to play himself playing the same character. that’s why

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cera plays himself in every movie

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Playing an awkward, quiet teenager gets old after a while

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

well its better than playing someone else

and being really bad at it

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

i used to think that too

then they have a second guy playing michael cera roles now too. in wonderland.

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

please supply which metrics have allowed you to arrive at such conclusion

does not compute.

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

The metric I used was laughs generated

And that movie generated a lot of laughs.

by Evan_S on Aug 21, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

LG needs to be standardized!

Z-scores!

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah people already covered it basically

But he was great in Arrested Development. Then he played the same character in:

- Juno
- Superbad
- Nick and Norah’s Infinite Shitlist
- Youth in Revolt
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

I acknowledge he sucks and yet have seen all of these movies. Superbad was good I guess, but the rest are incorrigible, mainly because of Cera.

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some Cheap Critiques: what i can remember, after liking Cera in AD

- Juno—not as annoyed as i thought i’d be, instantly forgotten
- Superbad—mildly amusing forgotten next day
- Nick and Norah’s Infinite Shitlist—i only remember two things about that. (I hope she’s legal.)
- Youth in Revolt—wha?
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World —saw commercials against my will. Concluded Cera is a joke.

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was awesome

Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?

by Brian. on Aug 21, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

so is the game called yet?

if it comes back on and we lose im breaking things

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on god

I can haz road series win?

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Can they just call the game?

It’s not like the Pirates are gonna do anything good if the game does resume

Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?

by Brian. on Aug 21, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

cmon Pittsburgh needs this

ever since they lost Lebron

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Niese

actually deserves to win a game like this

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

oddly

i want to see more mets baseball

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Ollie will probably come in for Niese after the long delay

No one wants to see that

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

CURED!

thanks, friend!

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

its not as bad when we're playing the pirates

it’s almost enjoyable, in an awkward sad way…kind of like michael cera

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

lmao I'm not watching it my mom was

I changed the channel as soon as I could.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh wait nevermind apparently that's over already

I have no idea what you’re watching.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

See above. Gross.

Is the part about the “flood” over yet?

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

apparently it's a different topic now

the last time it was 70 year old cougars

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

i heard that song for the first time ever yesterday

I probably haven’t heard close to 1% of all the music ever created, but there’s no way that’s not the worse song ever written.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

how does it match against American Pie

that’s what i’d ask to determine 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 Aug 21, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Laffy Taffy, Ass Like That

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

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by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Party Like A Rockstart

Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?

by Brian. on Aug 21, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've never heard ass like that

IMO laffy taffy and Party like a Rockstar were infinitely better. They were at least good party songs.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

In terms of lack of substance and ability...

It’s up there. Even the production is sloppy, which for a song of this metre is inexcusable. I want to hear the Charlie Murphy appraisal of this.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

and you can't even do a cool dance to it

which was Soulja Boys only, and last, redeeming quality.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

is he related to sister soulja?

or have they finally run out of hip hop names?

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 Aug 21, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sista Soulja...

The lady knew how to wear a fake African hat….

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ya know what's scary about rap

There are like a dozen rappers, that I can say with a straight face, aren’t as good as Vanilla Ice. Seriously, it’s a fucking travesty.

by Evan_S on Aug 21, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

whats a travesty is they keep managing to top themselves

I didn’t think anyone could be worse than waka flocka and then Soulja boy does this.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is why I got out of hip hop...

And into techno. Sad when you go to techno for legit musicianship…

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

nobody listens to techno

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

you're right

One doesn’t listen to techno; one drinks it in

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is bathed by it....

Kids today don’t realize how much they have missed by not being a teenager in the late 90s…Man.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

you could tell them

as long as you can say it 140 characters

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

[Little Secret]

I used to promote for Twilo. THAT was a good job, but I’m guessing most folks on here have never heard of it.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Giuliani.

Sad day. You yunngins don’t realize how much he killed NYC. At least the fun parts.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Killed?

I’m pleased with the result

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im not sure if you would consider this "techno" but Id say its "electronic"

I like MGMT for the most part. Not to mention they were trippin balls when they made this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmZexg8sxyk&feature=search

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clearly not techno....

Arguably not electronic. Not too bad. My sister in law likes MGMT.

Here’s something wonderful. Happy drum and bass. Even Gina will like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SrehZGnh-4

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Techno...

And interesting, but poorly sequenced. kinda. Reminds me of some of the old Aphex live stuff. Basically made for tripping.

Likes this more myself, but to get Richie Hawtin you need to hear a 6+ hour set. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V76v6Xk9pDE

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, god, where do you find this stuff?

Actually, I dont want to know.

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree with this comment.

This is awful. And German. For something of this general type that’s less awful, or at least awful in a funny way….Hint: it’s ironically and unintentionally hilarious if you listen to the lyrics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdCBICAa0Co&feature=fvsr

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep, the line was back there....

You crossed it. Man, I think I’ll need to start drinking A LOT right now in the hopes of forgetting that.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Flagged

And if I could ban you, I’d ban you. I’m off to was my eyes out with bleach hoping to un-see what I’ve seen.

by Evan_S on Aug 22, 2010 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

I threw up

this is banhammer stuff.

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 22, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know an MC named Hired Gun?

Old friend of mine. Check him out online. He made some list of top 100 up and coming MCs. I think he’s quite good.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

This

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

sheesh you guys haven't lived

if you don’t know what waka flocka is

also that’s not even in his top 5 worse songs.

He and Travis Porter have ignorance on lock.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

over 9000

and believe me when I say there’s way more ignorance where that came from. I’m pretty sure they’re both Gucci Mane prodigies, who actually isn’t that bad of a rapper he just raps about absurd things.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

if you ignore the ignorance

he’s really not that awful of a rapper. He just says nothing but stupid things.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chuck D just rolled over in his grave

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

this doesn't count

they’re clearly trolling

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

that. is. terrible. just. awful.

worst thing i ever saw before i went blind watching 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 Aug 21, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didn't keep the audio on

but is that really white, emo, presumably homosexual kids rapping?

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

that settles it

i’m not having kids. they’d have to live in a world where that is.

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

worse

they could become that guy

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's funny i waste my time bitching about the Mets picadillos

when there is pure evil in the world

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is why I stick to rock music primarily

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

well rock has a ton of subgenres

like alternative rock, punk, postpunk, new wave (sort of), garage rock, shoegaze, etc

by secret defense on Aug 21, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

they have killed pop music and taken our daughters and sons

and they are coming for the English language.

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I said rock, not horseshit

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait WTF?

This isn’t a joke? Really? Is it at least tongue in cheek?

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

no i won't believe it

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

the breakdown sounds like they kidnapped Morris Day and made him read the lyrics tied in up in a trunk

also most unnecesary use of pitch correction effects i have ever heard.

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

they only have 98,000 fb fans

which is the true measure of popularity. I imagine the 4 million views are from horrified viewers.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's terrible

Another of his songs

Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?

by Brian. on Aug 21, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

please, god, no more

but about rap, i met some noob memphis rapper/singer today. Not too nooby though because he is working on an album with the likes of Three 6 Mafia.

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

sheesh is the game still in a delay???

CALL IT

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Strasburg got hurt again

Thank god for the Nats always cushioning us from the basement

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Now I'm not the kind of guy who says I told you so...

But I told you so. Strasburg was too hyped to pan for the Expos.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

the white sox pitching coach

said his motion would lead to injury. wow. I like soothsayers

by jdon on Aug 21, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

eh he wasn't the only one

the guys at drive line mechanics said the same thing. he does the inverted w.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

yep

several other constantly injured players too. Of course I’m sure there’s examples of some who aren’t always injured. Apparently it’s not the motion itself it’s that it can cause your arm action to be late which is disastrous for your shoulder/elbow.

mediocrity thy name is Wilpon- jdon

by Gina on Aug 21, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joe McKnight sucks

The vomiting was a pre-cursor. I want Leon Washington back

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Rec'd

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ho Damn...

Peach of a storm rolling in here. Lightning every few seconds. I love living in the tropics. In a metal house.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I believe they ask Jerry

And he forecasts from his gut. If there’s a 9/10 chance of hurricane, are you gonna get the 9? Or is it gonna be that 1?

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

who's gut is more powerful

Jerry or Willies? a question for historians.

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Jerry was the Ump he would

I think these guys refrain from making decisions until they have the appropriate data

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oddly, I know the answer to this...

The National Weather Service has a number for people throwing large outdoor events. You get a direct line to a meteorologist there who gives the prediction for your exact spot.

by MookieTheCat on Aug 21, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

is anyone still on

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

It's the home team that gets the final say, right?

I would imagine that if we were at Citi, it would have been called already.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just finished Gran Torino

wow.

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Thoughts?

I’m a fan. Clint Eastwood is a national treasure.

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I loved it.

I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to watch it. I’m just glad no one spoiled it for me

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's so good--and his supporting cast was amazing too

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

um i hate to piss on the parade

but isn’t that the one with the, uh, song at the end over the credits?

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sort of...

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

hoah boy

tough call. i love portrayals of grumpy old racist men with a heart of gold as much as the next guy, but I was on the fence after a mildly enjoyable movie,and then that song…that song.

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I forgot about the song

Still can’t ruin 2 hours of grumpy Clint

by James Kannengieser on Aug 21, 2010 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Game called!

PIITB

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOH

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

WE DID IT!!!!

WE FINALLY WON AN NL ROAD SERIES!!!!

THIS CALLS FOR CRAPPY PHOTOSHOP!

There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only GRISSIONZ

The 2010 Mets- Hey, we may suck, but what did you expect?

by Syler on Aug 21, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank god

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

they’ve been on ice all year

"we believe in comebacks"
Jerry being Jerry

by Jadden Hopkins on Aug 21, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

the champagne

it TASTES SO SWEET!

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Road series win!!!!

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

a little late there

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

o well

join the party

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reyes brought the champagne

Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?

by Brian. on Aug 21, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice

here’s hoping we see that again some day soon before Reyes and his dreads have turned grey….

by MetsFan4Decades on Aug 21, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember when we were good?

Seems like a lifetime ago

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love Bobby O...

‘enough with the card playing’….

by MetsFan4Decades on Aug 21, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Well,

we got more comments tonight

When asked Thursday if he had entered the World Cup pool, Carter said: "No. I need to hit more home runs."

by isles732 on Aug 21, 2010 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

OMG!

I didn’t think it could happen, but we did it! We finally did it!

by Evan_S on Aug 21, 2010 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

We tend to stoop down to the level of our team

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Aug 21, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brokencyde happened.

i’m still watching that. my life will never be the same.

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

...

Consequences will never be the same.

by NetsMets4Life on Aug 21, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if the start time of a Mets Marlins game will ever be moved

to accommodate a free show by the band that Metal Edge magazine has called “fucking horrendous”….Brokencyde!

As one British review stated, “even if I caught Prince Harry and Gary Glitter adorned in Nazi regalia defecating through my grandmother’s letterbox I would still consider making them listen to [Brokencyde’s] album too severe a punishment.”

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 Aug 21, 2010 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Who the hell is that?

Is the sun going to come up tomorrow?

by Brian. on Aug 21, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

shines

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 21, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Razor that is

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 Aug 21, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

ha

I hate this team so much, that I love them to death.

by JetsMetsNets on Aug 22, 2010 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

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