Per Fox Sports,
“The Padres, despite their ongoing hot steak, have precious little chance of making the postseason (CoolStandings.com gives them less than a 10% chance of making it). As well, they’ve been actively shopping Peavy for months. The Mets, meanwhile, badly need help in the rotation. Johan Santana is the best pitcher in baseball, but behind him it’s a veritable superfund site: remove Santana’s sterling numbers from the calculus and the Mets’ rotation runs-per-nine rises to 5.50. In particular, Livan Hernandez and Tim Redding have been awful, and there’s little hope for improvement (and that’s to say nothing of the unfolding disaster that is Oliver Perez in 2009).
Peavy, obviously, gives the Mets a second ace. He’s benefited from pitching his home games in Petco Park — the most run-suppressing environment in baseball — so he’s not going to be quite as dominant elsewhere. However, Citi Field, unlike, say, U.S. Cellular Park (home of the White Sox, where Peavy was almost traded last week), plays as a neutral park in the non-DH league. That means the change in run-scoring environment won’t be quite so drastic.
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 Peavy, of course, must be persuaded to waive his no-trade provision. If stayin in the NL (his stated preference) isn’t enough, then the Mets can agree to pick up his $22-million option for 2013. That, plus the lure of a pennant race, should be enough for Peavy. As for what the Padres can expect in return, a straight-up deal for the Mets’ top prospect, outfielder Fernando Martinez, is better than what the White Sox were offering.”
According to Dayn Perry over at Fox, Livan is “awful”. Granted this article was written before Livan’s masterful performance last night, but even then he was pitching below a 5 ERA; not bad at all for a #5. Peavy would look great in this rotation, but at what cost? First off, he’s made it very clear he doesn’t want to pitch on the East Coast. He’s a good ‘ole boy who needs his Wild Turkey and easy getaways to the woods to hunt him some wild boar.
Also, though the Pads are 8.5 back from the surging Dodgers, they’ve shown they’re a team very capable of getting in a winning frame of mind and go on hot tears despite what CoolStandings.com says. SD isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet.
And as far as giving up Fernando Martinez in a “straight up” deal for Peavy… not likely. Martinez has been the “jewel” of the organization. The Mets refused to include him in a deal for Santana last year so why would they do it now for a guy who doesn’t even want to be in NY? And I highly doubt that is all its going to take to get Peavy. San Diego is an organization based on pitching, so I think it would be safe to assume they’d want in return top prospect Jonathan Niese along with Fernando for the Ace. Â
Your thoughts…
223 comments
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-11:45am at 11:45 am (UTC -4)
PEAVY isnt coming to Ny..period. I dont think we need another ace really. Johan is great, pelf and maine have not allowed more than like 4 runs their last few starts, livan is NOT horrible and does his job every time out. Tim just came out of surgery and ollie did ok in his rehab start. I dont think we need another starting pitcher if santana/pelf/maine keep doing what they have and livan keeps doing what a #5 is supposesd to do. I think for our future we need Fmart and Omar has mad it clear that he is off limits. Besides..the SP has leveled out and is not really the biggest problem right now….
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-11:50am at 11:50 am (UTC -4)
Exactly. This guy has no clue what he’s talking about, but Im still not holding my breath about Ollie. According to GKR he had a very “Ollie-esque” outing yesterday.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-11:54am at 11:54 am (UTC -4)
lol you heard that too eh lol
he had 5 walks and 1 er thru 4…he still needs to cut down on those walks..
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-11:56am at 11:56 am (UTC -4)
Plus out of the 90 or so pitches he threw, half were balls. NOT GOOD.
trs86
5/27/2009-11:48am at 11:48 am (UTC -4)
I saw this yesterday, and they pay these people to write.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-11:54am at 11:54 am (UTC -4)
Its their job to try and spin things so Im waiting for the Bonds to NY articles again.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-11:55am at 11:55 am (UTC -4)
“Its their job to try and spin things”
….geez, that kinda reminds me of somewhere..
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-11:57am at 11:57 am (UTC -4)
Lmao.. Touche.
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-11:58am at 11:58 am (UTC -4)
KGB? Red China?
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:02pm at 12:02 pm (UTC -4)
Lmao.. Nah, bro. GKR. The cool kids say that. ; )
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:11pm at 12:11 pm (UTC -4)
Gary, Keith & Ron.
dentulous
5/27/2009-11:57am at 11:57 am (UTC -4)
This guy is terrible. His articles always suck. Seems like anyone can get a job at fox sports.
absolutely no consideration for the facts whatsoever.
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-11:59am at 11:59 am (UTC -4)
Me: “Carlos Beltran stinks!!!”
(phone rings)
Man on phone: “Hi, this is ESPN. Want a job?”
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:03pm at 12:03 pm (UTC -4)
Youd be Buster Onley’s right-hand man. lmao..
CaseStreet
5/27/2009-12:00pm at 12:00 pm (UTC -4)
I stopped reading at “Livan Hernandez and Tim Redding have been awful”.
Really? Livan has been Terrific and Redding had one good outing and one bad outing.
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:03pm at 12:03 pm (UTC -4)
Over the years I have proven to myself and others that I’m terrible at faux-trade proposals, especially those that involve minor leaguers, so I won’t bore and frustrate you with what I might deem an appropriate package to land Peavy.
Instead I’ll concentrate on some other reasons why I think it will never happen.
1). Born in Mobile, Alabama. Obviously city of birth doesn’t alone dictate a player’s thought process. But their are volumes of newspaper, radio, television and internet reports about Jake Peavy’s desire to play in “middle-America.” As an astute commenter pointed out here recently, the last time I checked New York City is not “middle-America,” and Peavy does have a full no trade clause through 2010.
2). 10:$15M, 11:$16M, 12:$17M, 13:$22M club option ($4M buyout). This is Peavy’s current contract. While I disagree with the vocal minority that insists the Mets are “cheap” I do not think the Mets organizational plan includes shelling out this kind of money for a number 2 starter.
3). Spare me the small sample talk, I know it’s a small sample. It’s also the only sample we have. In 2 post season starts, “Ace” Jake Peavy is 0-2, 12.10, with a 2.379 WHIP having allowed 19 hits and 13 earned runs in 9 2/3 innings. As a fan of a team with post season aspirations, eading that is the equivalent of shoving my finger down my throat.
4). Sunday will be his 28th birthday. Has he peaked?
Clearly I’m being overly pessimistic, perhaps even hyperbolic. But for me the bottom line is his contract is prohibitive for a team that will soon be seeking to fill vacancies at 1B, one of the corner OF spots, Catcher, and the back end of the rotation. Unless you can assure me that the 2010 Mets 1B is Daniel Murphy, the 2010 Mets RF is Fernando Martinez, and the 2010 Mets catcher is Josh Thole, there is no money for Jake Peavy.
The future #2 pitcher of your New York Mets is going to be Mike Pelfrey, not Jake Peavy. If it is not Pelfrey, the team is in a bit of trouble long term, but Peavy is not going to be the solution.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:13pm at 12:13 pm (UTC -4)
Very well put, Grave.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:14pm at 12:14 pm (UTC -4)
well done grave..
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:17pm at 12:17 pm (UTC -4)
As usual, a fine piece, very well expressed.
Pelf is flying under the radar of extremely lazy and/or ignorant folks like whoever wrote this Fox piece, but he has actually thrown 4 fine games in a row, and we are 6–2 in his starts.
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:05pm at 12:05 pm (UTC -4)
Ah, complete nonsense from Faux Sports. What a pathetic piece–was it written by Mike Nichols?
Livan has been awful? Maine and Pelfrey are a Superfund site?? Maine has given up 3 ER or less 5 of his last 6 starts (4 in the other) and Pelf has gone 6 and given up 3 runs or less in his last 6 starts. Every one.
Our starters’ ERA is blown way higher by Ollie’s and Redding’s and a couple Livan starts, but has been pretty damn good for many weeks now.
Blessed is the state of American journalism.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:21pm at 12:21 pm (UTC -4)
The meida are scum I tell you! lol
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:21pm at 12:21 pm (UTC -4)
*media
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:22pm at 12:22 pm (UTC -4)
I agree! Except for maybe a certain new Mets-related site…..
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:24pm at 12:24 pm (UTC -4)
Ha! ofcourse.
mrose
5/27/2009-12:07pm at 12:07 pm (UTC -4)
not that its much, but we just hit a record for highest # of users online at once thus far…. thanks trs
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:08pm at 12:08 pm (UTC -4)
Was it higher than the number of authors online? 8)
mrose
5/27/2009-12:09pm at 12:09 pm (UTC -4)
24 as of now
trs86
5/27/2009-12:24pm at 12:24 pm (UTC -4)
Where do we find this info Mrose?
mrose
5/27/2009-12:30pm at 12:30 pm (UTC -4)
go to the forum http://www.nleastchatter.com/forum/index.php at the bottom it shows stats on the users, and those are linked to these users too
CaseStreet
5/27/2009-12:09pm at 12:09 pm (UTC -4)
HA
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:24pm at 12:24 pm (UTC -4)
Yup, I sure know how to bring em in… lol
trs86
5/27/2009-12:18pm at 12:18 pm (UTC -4)
Dirty posting Peavy to the Mets certainly does not hurt.
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:21pm at 12:21 pm (UTC -4)
Uh oh, The Real Dirty Mets Blog just jumped the Mets(related)Blog shark.
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:27pm at 12:27 pm (UTC -4)
Speaking of which, are we on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and that ilk yet?
trs86
5/27/2009-12:32pm at 12:32 pm (UTC -4)
We do have a facebook group my wife started for us. LOL. I don’t really know how to use the damn thing. Anyway, type in Real Dirty Mets and it SHOULD come up.
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:34pm at 12:34 pm (UTC -4)
OMIGOD I was just kidding. Visions of Fonzie on water skis dancing in my head.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:40pm at 12:40 pm (UTC -4)
Aayy!
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:20pm at 12:20 pm (UTC -4)
*Off topic* (Cerrone would throw his cereal at the comp. for this) but did anyone hear what Gary said last night on the possible trade for N. Johnson? It was a very easy question that I also thought about. What do you do with Johnson when Delgado gets back??? No way youre gonna bench him and he’s not playing outfield. What would they do with him?
CaseStreet
5/27/2009-12:21pm at 12:21 pm (UTC -4)
Gary’s been reading my comments
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:23pm at 12:23 pm (UTC -4)
Unfortunately, due to convoluted contract obligations, he can’t mention that on SNY. But there’s always PIX 11.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:23pm at 12:23 pm (UTC -4)
Mine first…
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:22pm at 12:22 pm (UTC -4)
I am pretty embarrassed to say that I did not even really think of this really salient point!
wannybackstra
5/27/2009-1:02pm at 1:02 pm (UTC -4)
One of them becomes a very expensive pinch hitter.
Or perhaps, Johnson is flipped again before the trade deadline.
I’d honestly like to see Murphy/Tatis get a fair chance.
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:23pm at 12:23 pm (UTC -4)
Ha! Just tried to post the word “test” at the other site and apparently I am banned!
What a badge of honor!
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:26pm at 12:26 pm (UTC -4)
My turn, my turn!
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:27pm at 12:27 pm (UTC -4)
that is your reward for not holding matts hand and jumping off the bridge with him….
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:28pm at 12:28 pm (UTC -4)
“Invalid User”. Ha!!!
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-12:54pm at 12:54 pm (UTC -4)
Same here. And even if I wasn’t banned, I can’t be bothered. Too much censure, too much doom and gloom over there. Not to mention the facts lately have had no accuracy whatsoever…..
This site is great, you guys are way talented – and I’m having too much fun over here!
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-12:29pm at 12:29 pm (UTC -4)
I’ve been awaiting moderation for 1/2 hour.
TRS, I didn’t even have any apostrophe in my name
trs86
5/27/2009-12:30pm at 12:30 pm (UTC -4)
LOL, I was too for a screen name I did not even use anymore.
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:29pm at 12:29 pm (UTC -4)
Ha! I even tried re-registering, but he must have banned my work IP address….too funny.
I was SUCH a supporter of him for the last couple of years and gave him countless hits, and he bans me.
Well, now I am ready for WHATEVER the masters of this new site want to do in terms of promoting us over there; I will get back from a different computer….
trs86
5/27/2009-12:31pm at 12:31 pm (UTC -4)
I really want to storm the castle with the idea of peace and coexistence. Try and push the fact that we are not trying to compete, just offer Mets fans a more relaxed comment section that Matt was pushing the other day.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:36pm at 12:36 pm (UTC -4)
lol at this time just a comment section would be an improvement lol matt turned his off…AGAIN
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:36pm at 12:36 pm (UTC -4)
I was able to register under a different handle. When the comments come back on… I will infiltrate. lol
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-12:56pm at 12:56 pm (UTC -4)
You know he only meant that in the context of it being on his blog. I’m willing to bet he did not have ‘plays well with others’ ever checked off on any of his report cards….
kingman26
5/27/2009-1:23pm at 1:23 pm (UTC -4)
No, but he sure had “plays well with himself” checked I am sure….
oleosmirf
5/27/2009-12:28pm at 12:28 pm (UTC -4)
currently our rotation is Santana, Pelfrey, Maine, Livan, Redding. I think we can do better than that but if we are going to trade our prospects don’t waste it on Peavy. He can’t pitch in NY.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:29pm at 12:29 pm (UTC -4)
not to mention…omar has not mastered his jedi abilitys to “convince” jake to waive his no trade clause…omar is still a grasshopper ;p
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-12:31pm at 12:31 pm (UTC -4)
no jedi abilities. just trade lube.
trs86
5/27/2009-12:29pm at 12:29 pm (UTC -4)
Alright, Oleo. Welcome.
oleosmirf
5/27/2009-12:32pm at 12:32 pm (UTC -4)
how are you’ll doing today
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-12:29pm at 12:29 pm (UTC -4)
Welcome!
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:30pm at 12:30 pm (UTC -4)
Welcome!
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:31pm at 12:31 pm (UTC -4)
Oleo, you found us! Awesome. I was getting tired of just agreeing with everyone 8)
But seriously, welcome.
trs86
5/27/2009-12:31pm at 12:31 pm (UTC -4)
LOL, now where are Wanny, Fong and Rusty?
oleosmirf
5/27/2009-12:33pm at 12:33 pm (UTC -4)
ah dont worry. Danny Murphy is overrated. There you go. Argue away…
trs86
5/27/2009-12:44pm at 12:44 pm (UTC -4)
Can’t even find anyone willing to rate him right now.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:29pm at 12:29 pm (UTC -4)
The Comments Section is back off at “Cerrone’s Blog”. Lmao.. What a joke.
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-12:30pm at 12:30 pm (UTC -4)
It’s like in Spaceballs when they jam the radar.
“Strawberry! Only one man would use Strawberry Jam. Lonestar.”
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:31pm at 12:31 pm (UTC -4)
LMAO!
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:39pm at 12:39 pm (UTC -4)
hahahaha!
CaseStreet
5/27/2009-12:34pm at 12:34 pm (UTC -4)
“They’re all gonna laugh at me.”
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:41pm at 12:41 pm (UTC -4)
lmao..hehehe!
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-12:32pm at 12:32 pm (UTC -4)
Lunch time kids…you know the rest
joer
5/27/2009-12:35pm at 12:35 pm (UTC -4)
IDK I like Pelf and Maine but I always think you dont have enough aces. More are always welcomed. Perez is a joke. His line was awful again last night in AAA, like 5 walks or so. He said it was cold out. You bum. Livan has been great but he is a 5th starter. So although Pelf and Maine are good with glimpses of being great I feel they are or should be, in a perfect world, our 3 and 4 starters. I would welcome a solid number 2 at anytime.
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:37pm at 12:37 pm (UTC -4)
I would too. I just don’t think, for the many reasons I outlined above, that Peavy is that guy.
joer
5/27/2009-12:41pm at 12:41 pm (UTC -4)
I agree Peavy is not that guy.
fongy2
5/27/2009-12:39pm at 12:39 pm (UTC -4)
Well Hello fellow Mets Fanatics!!!
And Thank You!!!
Nice Set Up!!!
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:40pm at 12:40 pm (UTC -4)
FONG!! Man, I am glad to see you over here!!!
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:40pm at 12:40 pm (UTC -4)
Hey!!!!!!!!!
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:41pm at 12:41 pm (UTC -4)
da fong…welcome bro
fongy2
5/27/2009-12:46pm at 12:46 pm (UTC -4)
Thank You,
Thank you all!
Holy Cow(nod to
the Scooter NOT
Crazy Harry)
During one of the most interesting stretches in a
while for our
team, M.C.
can’t seem to
figure out what
he wants his
blog to be.
And damn the
fans who made it what is was.
Shame on him.
trs86
5/27/2009-12:45pm at 12:45 pm (UTC -4)
Alright, now we just need Wanny and Rusty. Go Fong.
fongy2
5/27/2009-12:48pm at 12:48 pm (UTC -4)
Nah baby,
I’m a team player!
Let’s Go Mets!
Omar,Pls,
take it slow!
No Nick Johnson
for Parnell type deals!
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-1:01pm at 1:01 pm (UTC -4)
Fong! Superb, now it feels right. Excellent. You always keep me on my toes.
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-12:59pm at 12:59 pm (UTC -4)
Hey Fong! Glad you joined us.
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:01pm at 1:01 pm (UTC -4)
Glad to be here
AND really,really
appreciate this
site! Again,
thanks to the guys for their
time and trouble!
oleosmirf
5/27/2009-12:40pm at 12:40 pm (UTC -4)
Last night was exactly why I preferred Livan over Garcia and Redding (before we all realized Garcia was garbage). Giving the bullpen some rest will pay huge dividends in September.
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:43pm at 12:43 pm (UTC -4)
Good point. Even our Ace, one of the best pitchers in baseball, is not known for his complete games. Now with Thursday’s off day, everyone in the bullpen will have had 2 of the last 3 days off going into the Marlins series.
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:42pm at 12:42 pm (UTC -4)
HAHA! Cerrone just removed ALL of our posts, except one from Oleo!!
Not only is he sloppy and silly, but he is seriously afraid!
As Flounder said in Amimal House, “Boy is this GREAT!”
mrose
5/27/2009-12:44pm at 12:44 pm (UTC -4)
how silly…
the guy gets tons of hits a day, just for his advertisements alone…and hes nervous about us???
We WANT TO HAVE CONVERSATION, were not tryin to take the SNY, Verizon, etc sponsorship
trs86
5/27/2009-12:46pm at 12:46 pm (UTC -4)
Agreed. This makes me turn from slightly understanding his point to thinking he is a complete pompous ass.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:50pm at 12:50 pm (UTC -4)
maybe he sees us as a threat…
what just ceases to amaze me is how it never needed to get this far and matt STILL refuses to admit to his mistake and correct it…
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:01pm at 1:01 pm (UTC -4)
I agree 100% with this.
I’m beginning to believe he’s not just insecure and stubborn – he’s crazy…..
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:10pm at 1:10 pm (UTC -4)
Might just be
stupid!
kingman26
5/27/2009-1:26pm at 1:26 pm (UTC -4)
Correct as usual….Matt and his posters are all very mediocre…seriously, Mike Nichols’ Monday pre-game post had two sentences and the lineup, and AT LEAST 6 errors. He would not be qualified to write for a high school paper. And yesterday Matt congratulated one of his writers for noticing the thing where Wright didn’t pick up the bat before Beltran was out at home—I mean, the announcers atrted talking about it while it was still happening!
trs86
5/27/2009-1:27pm at 1:27 pm (UTC -4)
LOL, but when your staff is what it is you have to reward them for anything factual.
metsgirl31
5/27/2009-12:43pm at 12:43 pm (UTC -4)
Hi everyone,
I just found out about this site today. I recognize a lot of the screen names from metsblog. I used to read most of the comments but never felt comfortable enough to post very often. Am hoping this will provide a “friendlier” atmosphere for posting about the team we all love (and sometimes hate for loving them!)
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-12:44pm at 12:44 pm (UTC -4)
Welcome. That is the goal here.
metsgirl31
5/27/2009-12:46pm at 12:46 pm (UTC -4)
thanks!
mrose
5/27/2009-12:44pm at 12:44 pm (UTC -4)
please, feel comfortable here! and welcome
metsgirl31
5/27/2009-12:47pm at 12:47 pm (UTC -4)
and thanks to you too!
trs86
5/27/2009-12:47pm at 12:47 pm (UTC -4)
Welcome Metsgirl, I am sure there is another Mets lady on here that is very glad to see you.
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:03pm at 1:03 pm (UTC -4)
Ha! What you said. See my post below.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:47pm at 12:47 pm (UTC -4)
GET OUT!
lol kidding…welcome! feel free to post as much as you want. You opinion is welcomed
fongy2
5/27/2009-12:52pm at 12:52 pm (UTC -4)
Suggestion,
while THIS group can
be as crazy as any other, those of us
here right now have shown ourselves to be
knowledgable,funny and
willing to see someone
elses opinion, SO, if
trolls/punks infiltrate
I’d say lets just ignore them.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:53pm at 12:53 pm (UTC -4)
Thats easier said though… This is def. a learning experience for us but Im sure we’ll do the right thing when it comes down to something like that.
fongy2
5/27/2009-12:59pm at 12:59 pm (UTC -4)
Understood!!
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:55pm at 12:55 pm (UTC -4)
whats great about us is someone is ALWAYS monitoring and i think we will be able to keep an eye on what goes on here and fix it quick. Again this is a blog and freedom of expression is whats its all about but i dont stand for trolling and stuff. Your safe here bro.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:48pm at 12:48 pm (UTC -4)
Hey, welcome!
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:02pm at 1:02 pm (UTC -4)
Welcome! I’m assuming from your name, another female Met fan – same as me? Glad to have you aboard.
metsgirl31
5/27/2009-1:03pm at 1:03 pm (UTC -4)
You would assume correctly…and thanks to everyone for the warm welcomes
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:09pm at 1:09 pm (UTC -4)
Holy Cow!!!
One can type in
assume here!
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:15pm at 1:15 pm (UTC -4)
Great! Glad you navigated your way over here.
dentulous
5/27/2009-12:44pm at 12:44 pm (UTC -4)
well, looks like discussions should start to get a little more interesting. We couldn’t all get along and sing kumbaya for ever…
trs86
5/27/2009-12:47pm at 12:47 pm (UTC -4)
LOL, with Fong and Oleo those days are over and I am loving it. Can’t wait for tonight.
dndjohanakakistics
5/27/2009-12:44pm at 12:44 pm (UTC -4)
HEY! What’s happening everyone! I just found out about this site..
For some reason I can’t post in Metsblog…
mrose
5/27/2009-12:45pm at 12:45 pm (UTC -4)
noone can…hes anti conversation
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/27/2009-12:47pm at 12:47 pm (UTC -4)
Even when comment section was opened, I can’t comment for some reason. I don’t know why I’m banned for the 2nd time…
trs86
5/27/2009-12:48pm at 12:48 pm (UTC -4)
Welcome. This entire site was started because all of us could no longer post on the Gestapo Blog.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:48pm at 12:48 pm (UTC -4)
nobody can….
and how do you pronounce your name sir lol ;p
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/27/2009-12:50pm at 12:50 pm (UTC -4)
I used to be kistics and I got banned and switched to DownNDirtyJohan… and I’m not DNDJohan aka kistics…Sorry It’s too long. I’ll change it in the future
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/27/2009-12:51pm at 12:51 pm (UTC -4)
typo….I’m now* DNDJohan aka kistics….
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:51pm at 12:51 pm (UTC -4)
AH DND welcome! no need sir i see it now
dentulous
5/27/2009-12:46pm at 12:46 pm (UTC -4)
The people on this site probably provide him with most of the hits anyway. Good for him ruining his site. He is such a tool.
joer
5/27/2009-12:46pm at 12:46 pm (UTC -4)
Let me tell you though, If we did have a solid number 2, dont worry I wont dare mention Lowe, our staff would be quite scary with Pelf and Maine our 3 and 4. Livan our 5 that could throw a gem at any point! Could get bombed as well lol, but he remains calm and knows what he is trying to do out there.
So frustrating to think that minus the injuries, lets just say a healthy team and with maybe a pickup at the trade deadline for a power bat and a number two somewhere along the way how deadly our team would be!! On paper at least. Sorry just dreaming.
I won’t start the debate on how Mets management always seems to not want to make that one final move that would seem to put us over the top. I will save that for another day lol
oleosmirf
5/27/2009-12:59pm at 12:59 pm (UTC -4)
yes i’m still very bitter over that.
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-12:47pm at 12:47 pm (UTC -4)
hey guys,
I’m glad I found this site…haven’t posted on metsblog since last year…it had become too negative and nasty…
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:49pm at 12:49 pm (UTC -4)
agreed. Welcome! Feel free to post as much as ya want
trs86
5/27/2009-12:49pm at 12:49 pm (UTC -4)
Welcome and DAMN we are rolling now.
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:50pm at 12:50 pm (UTC -4)
Yes we are, and again, you guys have done an AMAZING job!
I do think we will see Rusty when he sees the message I sent him at his MySpace page….
Wanny is MIA though, and I would love to see him here.
fongy2
5/27/2009-12:57pm at 12:57 pm (UTC -4)
Thank you fellas!!
Down here in
Philly land
and w/o much
contact with
fellow TRUE
MET fans,
I felt like
I was in exile.
oleosmirf
5/27/2009-12:51pm at 12:51 pm (UTC -4)
yes good work boys
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:05pm at 1:05 pm (UTC -4)
Ditto. I didn’t realize until he shut it down (and apparently I’m the 1% he banned – lol), how much doom and gloom it had all become. -Didn’t realize until the talented guys over here started this site and realized how much fun I’m having over here.
dentulous
5/27/2009-12:51pm at 12:51 pm (UTC -4)
Man, in the past hour this site has become quite popular. congrats guys.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:52pm at 12:52 pm (UTC -4)
Everyone… We are the Resistance. Welcome. (snickering)
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:53pm at 12:53 pm (UTC -4)
lolll wasnt that post so appropriate though lol it just feels that way lol
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/27/2009-12:52pm at 12:52 pm (UTC -4)
Is Mr.Bill here? OR Alex?
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:53pm at 12:53 pm (UTC -4)
mr bill is here i think…no sign of alex though
wannybackstra
5/27/2009-12:53pm at 12:53 pm (UTC -4)
Metsblog sucks.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:55pm at 12:55 pm (UTC -4)
Is this Wanny 2 from Cerrone’sBlog?
wannybackstra
5/27/2009-12:58pm at 12:58 pm (UTC -4)
Indeed. Glad you guys did this. I stopped visiting Mattsblog.com (afterall, the only value was the comments section — certainly not the piss poor “analysis”) but decided to check in today. I found the link just now.
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-1:03pm at 1:03 pm (UTC -4)
Mattsblog.com… Lmao! Welcome aboard, bro.
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-1:04pm at 1:04 pm (UTC -4)
seriously, did Cerrone really think people visited his site for his “analysis”?
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:07pm at 1:07 pm (UTC -4)
I think he did.
kingman26
5/27/2009-12:58pm at 12:58 pm (UTC -4)
Holy crap, now even Wanny is here!! All we need is Rusty and the gang is almost all here!!!
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:59pm at 12:59 pm (UTC -4)
wanny!! glad you made it bro
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:07pm at 1:07 pm (UTC -4)
WANNY !
trs86
5/27/2009-1:08pm at 1:08 pm (UTC -4)
Great, the gang’s almost all here.
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/27/2009-12:53pm at 12:53 pm (UTC -4)
Awaiting for moderation….. NO MORE~!
sheyheykid
5/27/2009-12:55pm at 12:55 pm (UTC -4)
Is this supposed to be the Anti-MetsBlog? It sounds like you guys were the reason for his comments being turned off.
oleosmirf
5/27/2009-12:58pm at 12:58 pm (UTC -4)
we are/were his most loyal readers.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:58pm at 12:58 pm (UTC -4)
not really. In fact we policed his blog for him. We asked for a SIMPLE request in changing the comment format back to the way it was. Matt was reluctant to do so and chose to exile most of us.
oleosmirf
5/27/2009-1:01pm at 1:01 pm (UTC -4)
all we wanted was a damn reply button and to be able to say pass, class, Griffey would be really nice too
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-1:11pm at 1:11 pm (UTC -4)
I think there was a time when we couldn’t mention “firemetsmanagement” or something to that effect
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:19pm at 1:19 pm (UTC -4)
I was banned
after posting
for about a
year’07
into’o8
as the
“skyking” b/c
I said
after the Alou
resigning that Omar should
be running a bodega
in East
Elmhurst
NOT MY
beloved
Mets.
sheyheykid
5/27/2009-1:02pm at 1:02 pm (UTC -4)
I hate what MetsBlog has become. His posts are arrogant and he insults our intelligence. I get the same info at metsmerized without the ego and the tude, but now I can have a good game thread to join as well.
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:06pm at 1:06 pm (UTC -4)
We even asked in Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, Russian, Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese just in case!
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:16pm at 1:16 pm (UTC -4)
Funny and even
funnier that its so true!
QnsNative718
5/27/2009-12:59pm at 12:59 pm (UTC -4)
No, sir. We were actually Matt’s biggest supporters. We consider ourselves intelligent Mets fans who engage in Mets topics, debates and issues. Matt got too big for his own good and we hope to do what he couldnt do anymore.
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:03pm at 1:03 pm (UTC -4)
Agree completely!
And funny how nuch time
hes spent commenting
on Francecsa lately
considering how much
hes becoming like him.
trs86
5/27/2009-1:12pm at 1:12 pm (UTC -4)
Agreed, Fong. All we wanted was for him to acknowledge our existence and treat us with the respect that we treated him with for years.
trs86
5/27/2009-1:10pm at 1:10 pm (UTC -4)
LOL, not really. But WELCOME.
dentulous
5/27/2009-12:56pm at 12:56 pm (UTC -4)
man, what did you guys post on Cerrones blog to get all these people over here? lol
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-12:58pm at 12:58 pm (UTC -4)
lol nothing..his comment section is off….again
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:03pm at 1:03 pm (UTC -4)
We should make a Bloggers’ Bill of Rights like jetBlue has.
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:04pm at 1:04 pm (UTC -4)
1) More leg room for EVERYONE!
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:08pm at 1:08 pm (UTC -4)
hahahahaha !
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/27/2009-1:01pm at 1:01 pm (UTC -4)
For me it’s not that Matt closed the comment section. I just simply could not post. Every freakin word I post would be ‘awaiting for moderation’… I don’t know why. I didn’t like his new comment section, but I was willing to deal with it, but now I can’t post.. hmmm…
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-1:02pm at 1:02 pm (UTC -4)
because you and along with many others were not in his top “50″ most trusted bloggers ;p
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:04pm at 1:04 pm (UTC -4)
Was your post “on topic”? Or was the original post about Livan Hernandez and you mentioned Keith Hernandez?
DNDJohan aka kistics
5/27/2009-1:06pm at 1:06 pm (UTC -4)
Were you able to post today? My post was simply “Hello?”… I think he banned my IP address… oh well I have a better place to go now…
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:07pm at 1:07 pm (UTC -4)
This is the ONLY place to go now. Dirty and TRS have done a splendid job. Bravo.
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:15pm at 1:15 pm (UTC -4)
Standing
O is in
order!!
Again,
great,
great job!!
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:05pm at 1:05 pm (UTC -4)
For those of you that wish to vent on this site, but have your face shadowed out, that can be arranged. Just send an e-mail to matt.cerrone@metsblog.com
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-1:06pm at 1:06 pm (UTC -4)
and I just wanna test this out…
Ken Griffey Jr.
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-1:07pm at 1:07 pm (UTC -4)
for some reason you couldn’t post ‘Griffey” on metsblog..but it seems to work here!
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:09pm at 1:09 pm (UTC -4)
One of the drawbacks of the SNY partnership. Ever since turning down the trade to the Mets, “Griffey” is a banned word on Metsblog. I wonder what would happen if you put in Fred Mc”Griff”.
dentulous
5/27/2009-1:07pm at 1:07 pm (UTC -4)
MC did not want discussion, thus he got rid of reply button. He wanted us all to just comment on how thoughtful and great the article he posted was. Unfortunately he didnt realize that:
a. most of can get the same info quicker than he can post it
b. his insight sucks
c. we just came for the comment section
d. his videos suck
e. nobody wants to read something with so many grammatical and factual errors
his blog sucks without the discussions.
sheyheykid
5/27/2009-1:08pm at 1:08 pm (UTC -4)
Read: Me on Newsday, Listen: Me on Blog Talk Radio, Watch: Me on Mets Weekly, Interview: My Q&A with with Ted Berg, Video: Watch me stroke Mr. Met
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-1:09pm at 1:09 pm (UTC -4)
haha..very funny
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:09pm at 1:09 pm (UTC -4)
cracking up at my desk. awesome. poor mr. met
trs86
5/27/2009-1:17pm at 1:17 pm (UTC -4)
Agreed, more and more the site became just about him. Like his damn Twitter feeds. Seriously, like I want to know what the hell HE is doing. How about giving us info on the friggin Mets?>
dentulous
5/27/2009-1:09pm at 1:09 pm (UTC -4)
oh yeah, i really got tired of the line: “from what I can gather”
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:10pm at 1:10 pm (UTC -4)
‘I’m well aware’……lol.
dentulous
5/27/2009-1:11pm at 1:11 pm (UTC -4)
lol, that was a classic
sheyheykid
5/27/2009-1:14pm at 1:14 pm (UTC -4)
what about… I hava a sense or I sense or my sense tells me…
And dont forget the ever popular…
like I’ve said repeatedly or as I already wrote earlier this week
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:10pm at 1:10 pm (UTC -4)
best time to be on metsblog was the winter of the johan trade talks. but it was lavelle e. neal that made that winter so special. that – and trade lube.
dirtysanchez
5/27/2009-1:14pm at 1:14 pm (UTC -4)
lol shout out to qnz for having 2 posts that broke 100 commments..good job buddy..
dentulous
5/27/2009-1:16pm at 1:16 pm (UTC -4)
yes, he certainly knows how to draw the crowds
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-1:15pm at 1:15 pm (UTC -4)
Anyway, enough about Cerrone’s failed blog….
Johan Santana tonight. Let’s talk about the best pitcher in baseball
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:15pm at 1:15 pm (UTC -4)
He must use a stencil on that goatee. It’s nearly impossible to shave it that neatly Every. Single. Time.
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-1:19pm at 1:19 pm (UTC -4)
Nothing is impossible with the Johan.
I’d like to see no errors behinfd Johan tonight..is that too much to ask?
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:20pm at 1:20 pm (UTC -4)
Well, it looks like Ramon Martinez has replaced the frying pan on his left hand with some leather the last few days. So…maybe.
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:20pm at 1:20 pm (UTC -4)
I’m still amazed that there have been zero errors in the field behind Livan for every one of his starts.
GravediggerHebner
5/27/2009-1:47pm at 1:47 pm (UTC -4)
I hadn’t realized that, excellent factoid.
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:23pm at 1:23 pm (UTC -4)
I would be nice
if instead of
the team standing around
and watching
they’d actually
get into the game behind
Johan! Just give him acouple runs
and catch whats
hit to ya!
Johan will do
the rest!!
joer
5/27/2009-1:23pm at 1:23 pm (UTC -4)
Yes if we get him 3 runs that should do it for a nice needed sweep! We cant waste any of these games, with the talent or lack there of, that we have been doing this year. We must take advantage of all our oppurtunities while we are short handed. We are not going to play perfect baseball but we cant afford to throw away games. Lets go Mets
CaseStreet
5/27/2009-1:38pm at 1:38 pm (UTC -4)
Santana is my everyday MVP. I love his comment after the Boston game.
“Because I’m a gamer, and that’s what I’m going to do.”
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:18pm at 1:18 pm (UTC -4)
And on a note regarding the original post of Peavy:
I saw earlier this week that the Giants were going to make Matt Cain available, but that rumor was quickly rescinded. Too bad, he’s young, cheap and not bad stats. However, I’m not sure we could have even got him considering they wanted a young slugger in return – or so the rumor went.
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:19pm at 1:19 pm (UTC -4)
Last thing we need is another guy that’s going to make F-Mart pay for dinner.
metsfan4decades
5/27/2009-1:20pm at 1:20 pm (UTC -4)
Ha!
There's Always '10
5/27/2009-1:21pm at 1:21 pm (UTC -4)
I’m making you laugh a lot today
wannybackstra
5/27/2009-1:25pm at 1:25 pm (UTC -4)
Yeah, I’d think that would be more like a Cain for Prince Fielder type trade (or for another slugger of about the same age as Cain) than a trade for prospects who might hit.
trs86
5/27/2009-1:26pm at 1:26 pm (UTC -4)
True, especially with the Giants kind of in win now mode.
joer
5/27/2009-1:19pm at 1:19 pm (UTC -4)
It really is amazing by just posting articles from other sources and commenting on it with some basic knowledge as a Met Fan you could become as successful as Matt. I am not saying he didnt work hard but Cmon Matt you got a little lucky and should have been more responsive. You were smart and created MetsBlog before anyone and for that I will give you a nod but you lack any loyalty, consideration and what is most discouraging is we all share a common interest and that is the Mets. You were able to create a spot where met fans from all over were able to share thoughts and you should have been proud of what you accomplished. You lost sight of that. Your main goal should have been to keep that going anyway you could imo.
sheyheykid
5/27/2009-1:23pm at 1:23 pm (UTC -4)
Matt just inheritted all the readers from Mets Online after MLB shut Brian Hoch down.
trs86
5/27/2009-1:25pm at 1:25 pm (UTC -4)
You beat me too it.
trs86
5/27/2009-1:25pm at 1:25 pm (UTC -4)
I still don’t understand why he was shut down but Matt was allowed to barely change the name and take off.
joer
5/27/2009-1:31pm at 1:31 pm (UTC -4)
Oh interesting.
fongy2
5/27/2009-1:24pm at 1:24 pm (UTC -4)
Now THAT is a GREAT post!!!
trs86
5/27/2009-1:25pm at 1:25 pm (UTC -4)
Actually he was not even the first. Metsonline was first, but he was not allowed to keep his site due to the name. That site was much better than Metsblog.
kingman26
5/27/2009-1:31pm at 1:31 pm (UTC -4)
Matt Cerrone’s success is the proof of the cliche that timing is everything in life….AND it is the Peter Principle in action.
trs86
5/27/2009-1:33pm at 1:33 pm (UTC -4)
Kingman were you around for the Metsonline days? I still wonder why it was shut down and the Metsblog was ok.
joer
5/27/2009-1:34pm at 1:34 pm (UTC -4)
Very true and the older i get the more I realize its
1) Who you know
2) Timing is everything
3) Have to work hard!
I hope this isnt tacky but I am extremely curious what Matt could possibly be making in monetary terms? Is he getting rich off this? Cant be making more than 250,000 a year can he? Just curious.
CaseStreet
5/27/2009-1:42pm at 1:42 pm (UTC -4)
enough to buy a house. Pretty sure he twittered that he was house hunting.
joer
5/27/2009-1:46pm at 1:46 pm (UTC -4)
Oh ok lol. Wish someone knew…very curious what sucessful bloggers can make with some limited advertising.
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-1:37pm at 1:37 pm (UTC -4)
how did you guys post a profile pic?
CaseStreet
5/27/2009-1:41pm at 1:41 pm (UTC -4)
go to gravatar.com and register with the same email you used to register here. You might also have to clear your caches.
dwrightisking
5/27/2009-1:47pm at 1:47 pm (UTC -4)
thanks
joer
5/27/2009-1:39pm at 1:39 pm (UTC -4)
.291 5 HR 17 RBI
Oh it seems like yesterday he was batting .191
Keep it going Sheff!! Amazing 1 behind the team lead…well maybe not amazing but…I guess it says we are really showing a lack of power this year. Lets keep winning most importantly.
joer
5/27/2009-1:41pm at 1:41 pm (UTC -4)
I love when Francesa makes a witty comment or mostly when closing before a commercial break he is able to wrap up his thoughts in an intelligent way. He smirks and grins like he is so proud of himself! lol Ugh
fongy2
6/3/2009-2:41pm at 2:41 pm (UTC -4)
QN718,What is it about Peavy not wanting to be traded,saying”SanDiego
is the place for me and my family”
OR if he might accept a deal he’d
only agree to a “midwest” location
don’t you understand?
Whats the point of this thread?