This Week in Mets Quotes

by Sokojoe on Apr 8, 2011 11:11 AM EDT

He’s like a bearded Buddha or a character from The Wire

"This game is about how to handle regret, it really is." Dickey via thedailynews

Roy Halladay was who we thought he was

"You can't let good pitchers off the hook. Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Koufax, Drysdale - you can't let them off the hook." Terry Collins via thedailynews

These ballplayers really let the money go to their head

"Oh my God. My bed is so comfortable. I can't wait." Pedro Beato speaking of his family’s house in Queens where he will be staying during the season via thedailynews

Do practice wins count in the standings?

"It's important to try to get off to a good start, just to boost some guys' confidence and really practice winning. That's when you expect to win - when you practice it, and you get good at it." Wright via thedailynews

Still has no fire

“You’re a good player.” Wright to Valdez after he tagged up with the Phillies up by 10. Full disclosure Wright stated he “did not recall the exchange” via ESPN.com

It takes a special manager to make men playing a boys game for a living to dread going to “work”

"Last year by this point, we were like, 'Get us the (heck) out of here. This year, [Terry Collins] is keeping it fun. We actually like coming in every day." Anonymous Mets Player via thedailynews

Pelfrey career is 3 months service time less than Johnson so expect big things come June

"If I could end up being like him, it would be great, but he's probably a lot further along in his career. Pelfrey via thedailynews

Ike Davis comes out the clear winner

"He was abused." Cashman speaking of the Mets usage of Pedro Felicano via thedailynews

“That was part of the reason we decided to not re-sign him … because we knew we had used him 270-some times in the last three years.” Warthen via cbslocal

"I will show him in the Subway Series when I strike out Ike Davis and I jump on the mound, 'That's for you.'" Felicano via thedailynews
“I mean, I did strike out how many times last year (138)? It’s not that tough a feat.” Ike Davis via cbslocal

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“Hypothetical trade

Point being Reyes is not the answer to a WS”

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AA Quote of the Week

"To win a WS, we need the most productive players that we can get. That means that we keep our best players, and replace our worst, not the other way around.”

Russ

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Always a good read

Enjoying what may be the final season of two of my favorite Mets in Blue and Orange: Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran

by EMSfan9 on Apr 8, 2011 1:20 AM EDT reply actions

Ike Davis = awesome.

Now, kids, being eaten by a crocodile is just like going to sleep; in giant blender.

by meigs1414 on Apr 8, 2011 8:20 AM EDT reply actions

That is a really cool comeback from him.

Everyone involved in this was funny except Cashman, what a tool.

One 15 minute call could save you hundreds on your Dickey insurance. Your going to need it punk!

by ScottfromPeekskill on Apr 8, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Yay, Facepalm is back!

Ever think of including the week’s best Unintentional Sexual Quote of the Game?

"Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!"
Gil Hodges IS a Hall of Famer.

AA Gamethread Embiggening Record Holder- 453 posts (10/03/10)
3rd Place- 2011 AAOP Contest

by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Apr 8, 2011 10:05 AM EDT reply actions

This

my favorite of the week was Ronnie explaining his mechanics when throwing a sinker:
“I had to remember to keep my fingers together, and get my thumb up on the ball.”

by CTRefJay on Apr 8, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions

I liked Gary

“Dickey has his balls dancing today” ~ That is classic!

One 15 minute call could save you hundreds on your Dickey insurance. Your going to need it punk!

by ScottfromPeekskill on Apr 8, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

The way Dickey analyzes the big game

and identifies all the major players leaves me breathless. He is a brilliant man.

by hotspur on Apr 8, 2011 11:48 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Yes indeed. And,

“This game is about how to handle regret, it really is.” Just like life, eh?

“It’s important to try to get off to a good start, just to boost some guys’ confidence and really practice winning. That’s when you expect to win – when you practice it, and you get good at it.” Wright via thedailynews. He’s a Hall of Famer, but has David Wright EVER said anything interesting?

by Brian Singer on Apr 9, 2011 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions

I think my allusion was too subtle

http://www.seinfeldscripts.com/TheLimo.html

Is it a coincidence the Mets also have a Murphy on the roster?

by hotspur on Apr 9, 2011 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions

I got it.

The Mets just need an O’Brien.

Chamption of the R.A. Dickey Face contest and "Cromulent Photoshopper Extraordinaire" of Amazin' Avenue!

by Steve Schreiber on Apr 9, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

what?

“Last year by this point, we were like, ’Get us the (heck) out of here. This year, [Terry Collins] is keeping it fun. We actually like coming in every day.”

So by the SIXTH game of the year, they already didn’t want to play anymore? My God, what an incredible manager Jerry was!

Mark Cuban for owner! Save us from the Wilpons!

by Greenpoint Ian on Apr 8, 2011 1:01 PM EDT reply actions

Just because Bobby Bonilla is still on the payroll

doesn’t mean they can quote him as if he was on the team.

Chamption of the R.A. Dickey Face contest and "Cromulent Photoshopper Extraordinaire" of Amazin' Avenue!

by Steve Schreiber on Apr 8, 2011 1:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

No, the quote was from spring training

when, I assume, they were anxious to get of St Lucie and play real baseball.

by SuperT on Apr 8, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

ho isn't this rec'd yet?

there we go, fixed

"it's not easy being green"-kermit the frog
"we the mets are an improved ball club, now we lose in extra innings"-casy stengal
i cant spell a nosebleed
he's gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OLIE PEREZ IS GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by rexthejet on Apr 8, 2011 2:26 PM EDT reply actions