I have some good news and I have some bad news about yesterdays intrasquad game. The good news is the Mets won. The bad news is that the Mets lost. But in all seriousness while watching Daily News live last night and seeing Jose Reyes hit that triple on his first pitch in almost eight months , well to quote the almighty Danny Zuco from the movie Grease ” I got chills – They’re multiplying ! ( when you hear this song in your head think of Christopher Walken singing it – it’s hysterical – but I digress). David Wright looked relaxed at the plate and Jonathan Neise among others looked impressive ( two innings- no hits, no runs, one walk). The only damper on the game is that there were four errors committed, I know it is a intrasquad game , and the players are bound to be rusty, but this team will have to play as close to flawless in order to contend with the likes of the Braves , Marlins and the Phillies.
I listened to a little bit of Big Mouth’s radio show yesterday and I caught the Keith Hernandez interview where he was staunchly defending Daniel Murphy against Francesa’s diatribes , but you know once Mike’s mouth is open , it is hard to get food – as well as a word in edge wise.But hey we all know that Mike knows all and he will be the first person to tell you that. And with him being at Mets camp, talking Yankees to some of the Mets players I have to wonder how he actually has credibility within the journalism community. At least when he has Russo with him Chris could and regularly would call him on many of his inflated views, hence keeping Mike’s ego in check. But alas once Chris bolted for Sirius , the flood gates bursted forth and Mike’s stream of self congratulatory ego and biased opinions spewed forth.
Well at least today the Mets will play the Atlanta Braves today on SNY at 1 p.m.
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                                              ” Welcome back Jose – We missed you !!!”
And on that note …. HERE COMES THE INFAMY !!!!
Happy Birthday wishes go out to utility infielder for the ‘ 63 team, Chico Fernandez (1932) . Chico was originally signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers in ’56, and he bounced around the majors after that. By the time that came to the Mets in ’63 his skills had eroded and retired after the season ended.
Sadly on this date in ’07, one of the original “62 Mets pitchers, Clem Labine passed away.
New York Mets released reserve catcher, Joe DePastino on March 2, 2001. The Mets would resign him the next season, but he never saw much action in a Mets uniform.
And while you watch today’s Grapefruit League game against the Braves – just remember that there are only 34 Nolan Ryan’s until the Mets open the 2010 season against the Florida Marlins at Citi Field.
117 comments
darknova306
3/2/2010-6:10am at 6:10 am (UTC -4)
“I have to wonder how he actually has credibility within the journalism community”
Does he? He’s a sports radio talk show host… how does journalism come into this?
rustyjr
3/2/2010-6:23am at 6:23 am (UTC -4)
but he has many journalists on his show – both print and broadcast, and alot of the time it seems like they placate his views – i am not saying that mike doesnt have any aptitude whrn it comes to sports – but his holier than thou spin gets me nautious after a while – i just listened to his interview with murph and it was good to see that the kid didn’t fall into his trap and that Mike seemed to have to take a step back when he saw that murph wasn’t going to be his patsy
darknova306
3/2/2010-6:39am at 6:39 am (UTC -4)
That’s fair. I used to listen to Fatcessa sometimes, but couldn’t stand him for the reasons you state. Didn’t hear his interview with Murph, but I like what people have said about it. Good for Murphy for not being intimidated by a windbag talk show host and for not falling into his traps. Screw the haters, Murphy rocks!
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-8:43am at 8:43 am (UTC -4)
“Screw the haters, Murphy rocks!”
I like it!
gategem
3/2/2010-5:19pm at 5:19 pm (UTC -4)
I saw that interview and it was a fair one. Murphy handled the questions well and MF didn’t go after him. If you want MF to kiss Murphy’s a$$ then at least wait until Murphy is a member of the HOF.
GravediggerHebner
3/2/2010-5:31pm at 5:31 pm (UTC -4)
Willie Mays, HOF, still waiting for that treatment from Francesa.
gategem
3/2/2010-6:02pm at 6:02 pm (UTC -4)
Touché.
May’s crime was playing at a time that MF’s icon, Mickey Mantle, played CF in New York and Mays has historically been considered the better player. The player most people forget is Duke Snider that was almost as physically gifted as those two.
BTW Mickey Mantle was the best talent I have ever seen on a baseball field. He never really took care of himself and for the vast majority of his career played injured (Beltran would probably rate it about 60%
). I saw the hr that hit the façade at the old Yankee Stadium and the ball was still on the ascent when it hit the façade.
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-7:18am at 7:18 am (UTC -4)
MF is just a typical Yankee fan. Since he’s lost his side kick, he’s been very ‘generous’ in saying he doesn’t hate the NY Mets. I can’t help but think that generosity is fueled by the Yankees success and the Mets failures lately.
I’d love to hear his spin if the Mets made it to post season and the Yankees did not.
I’m assuming it would be along the lines of the ranting he did when the Jets got as far as they did this year….
stickguy
3/2/2010-7:29am at 7:29 am (UTC -4)
I don’t care what he has to say about anything.
Although being out of the market (I can get FAN down here, but it doesn’t always come in that well, and AM gets a lot of interference in the car) makes it real easy to ignore his “radio program”
And calling him a “journalist” is really stretching the definition of the term. Rusty is as mush a journalist for doing his posts here.
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-8:42am at 8:42 am (UTC -4)
Are you reading my mind? I could not have said the above better, except I probably would have thrown in a few obnoxious words.
A-frigin-plus for this spot-on analysis of Mr. Francesspool.
And Rusty is MORE of a journalist in my book! After all, how often does MF bring a smile to any of our faces??
njstuckintx
3/2/2010-9:08am at 9:08 am (UTC -4)
4D, you need to just walk away from the radio. I know, I know, it’s either MF or his equally bad yankee counterpart, but why pollute your brain with their drivel? I miss all the baseball and hockey chatter of the East Coast, but MF or “the head”… ick. All it will do is get you PO’d.
Happy thoughts. Happy thoughts.
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-10:04am at 10:04 am (UTC -4)
LOL – I know, I know.
Once the season starts, I probably will tune in less. Just starved for some baseball talk and he’s about my only option in the afternoon as I don’t have SIRUS radio.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-9:40am at 9:40 am (UTC -4)
Trust me. Michael Kay is a lot worse than MF. At least MF gives the Mets some credit at times, but Kay is just downright hateful.
stickguy
3/2/2010-7:31am at 7:31 am (UTC -4)
Did not here the Murphy piece, but nice to know he did well.
I am willing to bet Fatso is like most wanna be athletes that have no talent when thy get a chance to be around the real thing. Totally jealous, even of someone like Murphy (far from a star) that is still a ML ball player.
ceetar
3/2/2010-8:44am at 8:44 am (UTC -4)
T he interview with Boomer and Carton and Ron Darling this morning was very very down on Manuel. Good to hear.
darknova306
3/2/2010-8:50am at 8:50 am (UTC -4)
As it should be. Jerry’s a joke.
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-8:59am at 8:59 am (UTC -4)
I missed the interview.
Are you saying that Darling had negative things to say about Jerry too? I’m surprised….not because he may not be sincere, just because he’s one of the voices of the Mets and I would think coming down negative on the manager who still holds the job is something I would think the SNY booth would be careful about doing. –At least publically.
ceetar
3/2/2010-9:13am at 9:13 am (UTC -4)
He wasn’t outright critical so much as skeptical (Boomer was very critical). questioned Reyes batting third, questioned his leadership abilities and how he’s not holding players accountable and his silly jokes with the media. Compared him to D’antoni and said he should be more like Rex Ryan.
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-9:21am at 9:21 am (UTC -4)
Interesting……thanks.
That loosely translates to Darling doesn’t think Jerry is a good manager and/or should be the current Met manager. Not surprised.
Just goes to show though what us fans are seeing without any inside information sounds like what those who do have inside info and insight are seeing….
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-9:38am at 9:38 am (UTC -4)
Yeah. And also I give credit to the trio on being critical and honest with their opinion. I don’t think the players are too fond of them, but the fans are.
Darling also said that the Met will win 86 games with the best case scenario… ouch…
darknova306
3/2/2010-9:55am at 9:55 am (UTC -4)
That’s silly. Best case we’re easily a 90 win team. Obviously it’s rare for the absolute best case to happen for a team, but with the talent on this team, ‘best case’ is easily over 86 wins. Whether or not you think that’ll happen is up to your crystal ball, though.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-10:12am at 10:12 am (UTC -4)
I agree that the very best case scenario would give the Mets over 90 wins. But realistically, I think it’ll be more like 85 wins.
trs86
3/2/2010-10:16am at 10:16 am (UTC -4)
I think it’s just way to early to tell. We could be anywhere from 78-98 wins.
ceetar
3/2/2010-11:56am at 11:56 am (UTC -4)
And this is where it’s a failure on Omar’s part to stick with guys too long. It’s not hard to replace Jerry Manuel. It’s not even expensive. At this point they could just promote Backman if they wanted. he wouldn’t do a worse job.
trs86
3/2/2010-11:59am at 11:59 am (UTC -4)
I can’t say if Backman would do worse or not. Have no way of knowing.
gategem
3/2/2010-5:34pm at 5:34 pm (UTC -4)
I would say that Darling knows a little bit more about baseball than anyone posting here.
ceetar
3/2/2010-10:50am at 10:50 am (UTC -4)
no, that ‘best case’ thing was thrown in by Carton. Darling said 86 would be a coup given how they’ve been playing, as related to the manager’s poor actions, etc. He said a lot of thing need to happen, but not that they wouldn’t. And he also said he’s as pysched for the season as we are, that anything can happen, that if things go right this team will be really good, and that no one expected the Jets to make the playoffs.
trs86
3/2/2010-10:53am at 10:53 am (UTC -4)
How exactly have they been playing? Best I can tell they have played an intrasquad game.
ceetar
3/2/2010-10:57am at 10:57 am (UTC -4)
last year with the sloppy play and the unaccountability. It was tied in with his point about Manuel not leading the team properly or giving them the stick when they do something stupid.
trs86
3/2/2010-11:02am at 11:02 am (UTC -4)
I have no idea if Manuel did or did not doing anything in the clubhouse to address those issues last year. At this point why does it matter? It’s a new season. I don’t like Manuel but just like the rest of the team I am giving them all a fresh start and looking forward to good baseball. All I know is amid all that bad baseball last year the Mets had their best May of all time and were leading the division before the injuries happen. So no matter how bad Manuel is these guys are professionals and can win with or without him. Kind of tired of hearing about how bad Manuel is. If we are healthy and have the talent we will win. If we are not then we won’t.
ceetar
3/2/2010-11:09am at 11:09 am (UTC -4)
I agree they can win or lose without him. But there are just so many reasons to replace him, and I give guys a pass, but not Manuel. I gave him the pass in ’09, and _he_ wasn’t injured. I don’t like how he managed before or after the injuries.
trs86
3/2/2010-11:16am at 11:16 am (UTC -4)
At this point it just does not matter though. He and Omar were given one more chance and if the team wins they stay, if they don’t they are gone. I am just tired of really focusing on owners, gms, managers, coaches, lets see some damn player playing baseball and forget all the other.
ceetar
3/2/2010-11:29am at 11:29 am (UTC -4)
I’ll tail off my Manuel rants as the season grows closer and there are indeed players playing baseball, on TV, at night, when I can watch.
Unless he’s doing something mindnumbingly stupid that’s actively costing us games aagain, but I hope the teams too talented to let that happen.
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-11:33am at 11:33 am (UTC -4)
I don’t get how the mgr is something that your tired of being focused on?
So it doesn’t matter what Jerry does because if we are talented enough we will win and if not we will lose?
I’m sorry but that is just too much of a free pass to me.
I always thought a great mgr can take the talent he has and get it to play at it’s best and a bad mgr will take the talent he has and get it to play at their worst.
Jerry does play a part in how the team performs he is not the only part but a part nonetheless He has to be accountable for his actions when managing this team. How he uses them can greatly affect what he gets out of them in my opinion.
trs86
3/2/2010-11:37am at 11:37 am (UTC -4)
That may be true but look at last May. Was that Jerry getting the best out of them?
trs86
3/2/2010-11:38am at 11:38 am (UTC -4)
It’s just all we seem to hear about is Omar this, Wilpon that, Jerry this. I am ready for baseball on the field.
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-11:49am at 11:49 am (UTC -4)
No, Jerry was most definitely NOT getting the most out of them in May, when popups were being dropped, bases missed, and guys getting thrown out on the bases regularly.
He did absolutely nothing last year to stop the rancid fundies except laugh like a little girl.
He is awful, and the perfect guy to lead a very talented team to a 2nd or 3rd place finish.
When he recently said that last year’s fundies were embarrassing and they would be stressed this spring, I ask, what the hell did he stress LAST spring?
He sucks, and he sucks hard and long.
I agree that the Omar- and Wilpon bashing is moronic, because the Wilpons spend a fortune every year and Omar improves the team every year.
But Jerry is a terrible manager for this group (and maybe any group) and he did less than nothing to stop a season of terrible fundamental play.
They were playing poor fundamental ball in May, as well as in September.
trs86
3/2/2010-11:53am at 11:53 am (UTC -4)
Yup and in spite of that terrible managing they still had their best May ever. He’s not good but at this point he is the manager and I am ready to stop complaining and analyzing every move made by people not even on the field.
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-11:54am at 11:54 am (UTC -4)
So Jerry gets no credit when they do good like last May?
Do you want to say Jerry played no part in the team’s performance last May?
I am not saying he should get all or nothing of the credit or blame but he does play a part in how they perform. If you believe otherwise fine I don’t.
trs86
3/2/2010-11:59am at 11:59 am (UTC -4)
Sure he plays a role but it’s no where near as significant as one might think. Managers and coaches have much more of an impact when the game is not being played than they do when the game is actually being played.
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-12:01pm at 12:01 pm (UTC -4)
“I am ready to stop complaining and analyzing every move made by people not even on the field.”
I can’t imagine you going 162 games and not complaining of a move Jerry did.
That will be fun to see.
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-12:02pm at 12:02 pm (UTC -4)
No, I don’t think he deserves any credit.
From what I mentioned above, to putting last year’s Takahashi in to face lefties when Takahashi was MUCH worse against lefties, to the season-long inane excess bunting, I truly believe he COSTS the team runs and wins.
As I have asked before, are any of you going to tell me that Davey Johnson or Bobby V do not get more wins from the same group, over ANY time period?
Cite for me ONE instance of Jerry making a move which clearly benefitted the team—one please.
And Johan, Wright, and Shef’s words and actions–maybe the three most influential guys on the team–also showed that there was zero respect for Jerry and his absent leadership and failure to prepare the team.
trs86
3/2/2010-12:02pm at 12:02 pm (UTC -4)
Hey I left myself a loop hole. I said EVERY. LOL.
trs86
3/2/2010-12:05pm at 12:05 pm (UTC -4)
That may all be true Kingman. I am sure there were a few moves over the course of the season that Jerry got right. Hard for that not to happen due to just blind luck. Those would not be discussed anyway. What would be the fun in that?
My point is he is here and there is not much we can do about it. It’s pointless at this point to complain about him when we will have plenty of opportunities during the season when he actually does something wrong. So far it’s like there are a lot of people just itching for Wilpon, Omar or Jerry to screw up just so they can rant.
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-12:09pm at 12:09 pm (UTC -4)
Largely agreed TRS, and as you know quite well by now, I am a sunshiner optimist, I love the team, and I cannot even wait for TODAY’s game….I am pro-Wilpon and pro-Omar, but I guess I just wish they had changed managers. What a great way to start a somewhat clean slate after last year.
But you are right, and you know I am certainly not one hoping for ANY bad moves by Jerry.
And really, the entire season is largely Pelf/Ollie/Maine. Almost entirely, the team’s success will hinge on their results.
trs86
3/2/2010-12:12pm at 12:12 pm (UTC -4)
I guess that’s my point, a good manager can squeeze a few games out and make a difference a bad manager can cost a few games. However, ultimately the Mets won with Jerry before the injuries and lost with Jerry with the injuries. The injuries had much more to do with the Mets problems last year than Jerry did.
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-12:16pm at 12:16 pm (UTC -4)
“So no matter how bad Manuel is these guys are professionals and can win with or without him.”
“He’s not good but at this point he is the manager and I am ready to stop complaining and analyzing every move made by people not even on the field.”
“It’s pointless at this point to complain about him when we will have plenty of opportunities during the season when he actually does something wrong.”
So are you now suggesting to just not “at this point” complain during Spring Training and wait for the regular season?
You seem to be all over the place. 1st your tired of the complaining then you just want to wait till the regular season.
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-12:18pm at 12:18 pm (UTC -4)
You need to stop reading MC’s blog his bad habits are rubbing off on you.
trs86
3/2/2010-12:39pm at 12:39 pm (UTC -4)
Looks like I am pretty clear to me.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-10:55am at 10:55 am (UTC -4)
Thanks for clarifying that!
ceetar
3/2/2010-12:17pm at 12:17 pm (UTC -4)
Here’s something to ponder though. Sure, it hinges on those guys, but what if Manuel’s too quick with the leash for Pelfrey and he never learns how to pitch out of big games late in games?
What if he doesn’t give Maine the rest that he needs to stay healthy?
What if batting Reyes third is a mask for a continued “less aggressive” style of baseball that Manuel plays in regards to stolen bases and running that may be against how this team is built?
What if, as it’s been reported, Manuel keeps Jacobs around and plays him over more talented ballplayers based on the potential of a longball?
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-12:21pm at 12:21 pm (UTC -4)
Thank you.
I am an eternal optimist, but I feel that Jerry and his utter lack of leadership, his addiction to outdated philosophies on bunting and bullpen use, and his utter lack of ability to get the most out of ANYONE is an anchor dragging the team below whatever its natural level of success should be.
But unlike people like JayDH, I DO NOT hope they lose so he gets fired….I hope they win 100 games and the WS and he wins manager of the year, giggling like a jackass all the way down the Canyon of Heroes parade route.
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-12:23pm at 12:23 pm (UTC -4)
Other than TRS I think it’s safe to say there will be plenty of moves made by the manager that fans and professionals (Professionals being former MLB players or managers) alike will say was a big reason the Mets won or lost a game in 2010.
ceetar
3/2/2010-12:26pm at 12:26 pm (UTC -4)
Agreed. The optimistic twist on Jerry is that I’m pretty sure the players know what they get from him now. Specifically Wright, who hopefully steps up like he said he would and leads this team. I know he can’t make the bullpen moves, or pinch hit, but he can help get the most out of relievers brought in, position the infield correctly, etc.
And with more and more guys, like Santana, blowing off his bunt signs and slicing hits in the corner, who knows.
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-12:31pm at 12:31 pm (UTC -4)
Those are my hopes precisely Ceetar.
They can win IN SPITE of Jerry, as long as the starting pitching does its job.
darknova306
3/2/2010-12:33pm at 12:33 pm (UTC -4)
Good point, Ceetar. That may actually provide the nudge needed to have guys step up as true leaders in the clubhouse and (for argument sake) get Wright to take the Mets over as ‘his team’. Recognizing Jerry’s incompetence should get the players to manage and police themselves, which could very well be a good thing.
darknova306
3/2/2010-12:35pm at 12:35 pm (UTC -4)
Either way, I’ll still cringe everytime I see that joker in a postgame interview. Can a highly paid professional sound anymore like a moron?
prismo
3/2/2010-9:32am at 9:32 am (UTC -4)
Hahaha…Rex Ryan has one ~okay~ season as a head coach and suddenly the NY Media is glued to his @$$.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-9:35am at 9:35 am (UTC -4)
Darling was critical too. He said that Jerry needs to hold guys accountable for their actions.. something like that. Boomer was big time critical of Jerry.
ceetar
3/2/2010-10:51am at 10:51 am (UTC -4)
Boomer said that if Jerry continues his trend of laughing off bad play he’s going to be skewered on the show constantly.
rustyjr
3/2/2010-5:04pm at 5:04 pm (UTC -4)
isnt he already?
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-8:45am at 8:45 am (UTC -4)
Francesa is American “journalism” today.
Loud, lazy, sensationalist, blatantly biased, and often devoid of factual accuracy or any sort of historical background.
Thank you.
And don’t forget to tip your waitstaff!
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-10:10am at 10:10 am (UTC -4)
Well, first pre game thread up on MCs blog and apparently we have two LFs and no RF in the game today.
Some things never change….
Are we going to have the Real Dirty Dugout available for games this year? I really enjoyed that Dugout.
trs86
3/2/2010-10:16am at 10:16 am (UTC -4)
Hopefully… uh I think.
prismo
3/2/2010-10:30am at 10:30 am (UTC -4)
If we don’t I’ll create an IRC room (which is what we used) and list instructions on how to access it. Obviously the Dugout on the site would be much easier though.
trs86
3/2/2010-10:31am at 10:31 am (UTC -4)
Yeah it’s in the plans but technical issues are moving slowly.
ceetar
3/2/2010-10:48am at 10:48 am (UTC -4)
Well, the old one still exists. I’m logged in and idle at home. If you need help with connection stuff, drop me a line.
trs86
3/2/2010-10:50am at 10:50 am (UTC -4)
No it’s our planned secret move that we have been talking about for weeks. LOL. We were supposed to be moved by now and handling the small stuff. Can’t get the big stuff handled yet. Should be taken care of soon.
ceetar
3/2/2010-10:52am at 10:52 am (UTC -4)
as related to the irc/chat room though. Unless you have something else planned that’s not IRC/embedded.
connection info for the old one though, you can even use mibbit.com for the time being.
irc.wyldryde.org
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-10:42am at 10:42 am (UTC -4)
Thanks, guys. Looking forward to either one.
trs86
3/2/2010-10:45am at 10:45 am (UTC -4)
I am hoping it will be like the one Mets Merized has now.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-10:42am at 10:42 am (UTC -4)
Is WFAN broadcasting this afternoon’s game?
ceetar
3/2/2010-10:47am at 10:47 am (UTC -4)
I think only the weekend games on wFAN.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-11:00am at 11:00 am (UTC -4)
This was probably brought up by one of the authors, but here’s an interesting site.
http://www.draftamerica.com/mlb-draft-prospects.php
ceetar
3/2/2010-11:30am at 11:30 am (UTC -4)
The loot:
I’m at Opening Day, section 424.
also Friday the 9th, magnetic schedule day. going alone so I’ll be a roamer there.
got some tix to Pyrotechnics night, and am on the Pepsi Porch for the Hall of Fame game.
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-11:43am at 11:43 am (UTC -4)
I am so jealous….
If I’m lucky, I’ll only get to one game. Trying to coordinate between about 8 of us down this way on which one we can all go to.
ceetar
3/2/2010-11:48am at 11:48 am (UTC -4)
Well, I spent $550, so don’t be that jealous. Although my parents may pay me back some of that for Pyrotechnics night, but taking them for Hall of Fame game as a birthday present. (as well as my brother). so that’s 15 tickets, averages like $36.
rustyjr
3/2/2010-5:05pm at 5:05 pm (UTC -4)
how did u get tixx – my presale isnt until tomorrow
ceetar
3/2/2010-7:20pm at 7:20 pm (UTC -4)
Club Mets.
darknova306
3/2/2010-12:01pm at 12:01 pm (UTC -4)
I’ll be in the Pepsi Porch Section 302 first row Opening Day.
Wish I could commit and get tickets for other games, but with layoffs looming for the end of the month, gotta hold back on the spending just in case.
ceetar
3/2/2010-12:07pm at 12:07 pm (UTC -4)
I should’ve, but I did that last year. so screw it, I wnt some baseball. Doubt I hit 25-30 games like I have in the past, but I’ll be there.
you sat in the Porch before? Those are amazing seats. 302 first row is almost worth the money.
darknova306
3/2/2010-12:21pm at 12:21 pm (UTC -4)
I’ve sat in 1B baseline box and left field landing, but not Pepsi Porch yet.
I only get to about 3-4 games a year, living 6+ hours away. Weekends in NYC are freakin expensive (even with a couch to crash on).
rustyjr
3/2/2010-5:06pm at 5:06 pm (UTC -4)
love the porch – saw the mets and nieve destroy joel pinero that night and i met my father – rusty sr
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-11:44am at 11:44 am (UTC -4)
Oh, for crying out loud…..now the FBI wants to talk to Beltran b/c his relationship with this doctor is ‘unclear’.
ceetar
3/2/2010-11:46am at 11:46 am (UTC -4)
as long as he didn’t take “The Clear”.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-11:58am at 11:58 am (UTC -4)
That’s just great….
This AGAIN shows how credible this Mets medical staff is. Obviously Beltran and Reyes have been introduced to this doctor by the Mets medical staff.
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-12:44pm at 12:44 pm (UTC -4)
Pre-game show on SNY (and woo-hoo)
Darling came right out and said, concerning Reyes batting 3rd – ‘I have to disagree with Jerry right here on day one’.
Most of the regulars have been scratched b/c of the rain and the condition of the field. Not taking any chances, I guess.
CaseStreet
3/2/2010-1:04pm at 1:04 pm (UTC -4)
TRS, nice job putting Sherman the Wormin in his place.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-1:16pm at 1:16 pm (UTC -4)
any updates?
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-1:24pm at 1:24 pm (UTC -4)
mets vs braves
http://www.justin.tv/stealthshotdotnet#r=Un3G1bs~
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-1:28pm at 1:28 pm (UTC -4)
Sweeeeeet~!~!~!@!
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-1:30pm at 1:30 pm (UTC -4)
Damn… worked for 5 min and stopped
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-1:32pm at 1:32 pm (UTC -4)
He streams at his site but you have to sign up and have a valid justin.tv account to get a chance at a password.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-1:54pm at 1:54 pm (UTC -4)
to get a chance at a password?
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-2:46pm at 2:46 pm (UTC -4)
to access room with video feed
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-1:51pm at 1:51 pm (UTC -4)
Dang….and we have our first ST injury.
Elmer Dessens just got hit on the knee I believe w/ a line drive to the mound. He has been taken out……
ceetar
3/2/2010-2:04pm at 2:04 pm (UTC -4)
Diddn’t get all of the interview, but some nuggets from Reyes on Mike Francessa (who made an aside about being criticized for his show yesterday and it’s negative spin. haha)
MF: “Is it fair to say you’re 100% now?”
Reyes: “Maybe 101%”
Said nothing to worry about with the Feds stuff (He should’ve asked about Beltran, but Francessa probably doesn’t know about that yet)
Asked about batting third, if he’d do something different.
Reyes said no, if he changed anything he’d risk doing poorly. He’s just going up there an doing what he does. Not going to change his approach.
In terms of running, Francessa said they’re probably trying to keep him from running until it’s warm (a pretty stupid thing, no matter where it comes from). Reyes said it’s gonna be hard to not be himself, to not run, and we’ll see.
that last comment was telling to me. It suggests that Reyes feels ‘out of his element’ with changing his game to fit a given role, rather then just letting loose, which is what he does best. On one hand, that’s fine, let him go wild, no matter where he bats and the Mets will be better for it. On the other hand, if he gives in, or gets pressure from Manuel to not do these things, he runs the risk of struggling.
As we’ve always said, please let Jose be Jose.
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-2:34pm at 2:34 pm (UTC -4)
Interesting…..
I’ve got the game on but muted. I ‘saw’ Jose giving an interview and was wondering who he was talking to.
DNDJohan aka kistics
3/2/2010-2:50pm at 2:50 pm (UTC -4)
Could it be with MF?… he was on WFAN
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-3:04pm at 3:04 pm (UTC -4)
That’s what I’m figuring, giving Ceetar’s post above.
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-2:46pm at 2:46 pm (UTC -4)
Mets took the lead in the bottom half of the 5th inning 3-1.
Parnell pitching now in the 6th and FMart came in.
metsfan4decades
3/2/2010-4:00pm at 4:00 pm (UTC -4)
I see the Mets B squad won today 4-2.
Dang….missed most of this game due to work obligations. Don’t they know it’s baseball season???
ceetar
3/2/2010-4:24pm at 4:24 pm (UTC -4)
Seems to be a lot of posts, fangraphs, the hardball times, absolutely criticizing the philosophy of focusing on going the opposite way. The numbers support that power is to the pull field, and that David Wright went much more to the opposite field than normal. also, no one has the “most” power to the opposite field, as is often attributed to Wright. His, like EVERY other hitter, power is mostly to pull. While he’s strong enough to hit some pitches out when he gets good line drives off opposite fielders, it’s silly to say that citi Field’s Mo’s Zone was anti-Wright.
ceetar
3/2/2010-4:35pm at 4:35 pm (UTC -4)
Also, looks like Joel Sherman criticized the batting 3rd idea too.
It’s seeming the mass media is growing tired of Manuel too, which surprises me because I feel like they love his quotes and article-fodder, and their general ‘approval’ is what kept him his job this offseason, but if they’re already souring on him now, It won’t be more than a 3 game losing streak to have them start calling for his head.
stickguy
3/2/2010-5:35pm at 5:35 pm (UTC -4)
The NY press seems like a fickle bunch that like to go after the easy chum on the water. And the national guys love the attention that ragging on a NY team gets them. Plus it is easier thatn actually creative thought and in depth analysis. Just folow the herd.
Jerry just hasn’t shown much, IMO, that he does to add value. like most managers, if the talent is there and stays healthy, the team can win a lot f games. Basically in spite of him, not because of him.
But, not likely that he will do anything when the ship is taking on water to make things better. Maybe no manager really does (since it is a vastly overrated position), but Jerry annoys me, so he should go.
Reyes should give 3rd a chance. I think he just might grow to like it! Plus, he doesn’t have to change his approach. He can still run.
Might not be a prototypical 3rd place hitter “by the book”, but you have to use the talent you have on the team the best you can to help the team score as many runs as possible. Not keep some guy in his comfort zone, if it is hloding back his talent.
gategem
3/2/2010-6:13pm at 6:13 pm (UTC -4)
That was a fine comment.
I’m in a state of shock. I actually agree with you.
stickguy
3/2/2010-6:15pm at 6:15 pm (UTC -4)
Gee, I thought everyone did.
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-6:22pm at 6:22 pm (UTC -4)
Nope, only the smart and the reasonable.
Kingman 26
3/2/2010-6:21pm at 6:21 pm (UTC -4)
I agree with Stick more and more all the time; he is cleatly getting better with age.
Ramming speed!!!!!!!!!!!
stickguy
3/2/2010-7:29pm at 7:29 pm (UTC -4)
Uh, thanks?
ceetar
3/2/2010-7:22pm at 7:22 pm (UTC -4)
The problem is while Reyes said it’d be hard not to run in that spot, and he wouldn’t change his approach, Manuel’s talking crap about resting him until he’s “ready” and restraining his running, etc. Of course, three minutes later he talked about Reyes as a player that you have to let loose. So who knows. But hopefully Reyes plays like Reyes no matter what anyone says.
stickguy
3/2/2010-7:33pm at 7:33 pm (UTC -4)
I really don’t see why Reyes can’t run and steal even if he is hitting 3rd.
Wright is swiping about 30 bags, hitting 3/4/5, so why can’t Jose?
Probably be better off overall stealing 40 (at smart times) and driving in runs instead of running wild and getting 60 as a lead off guy, but with a ton more CS.
Reyes does steal a lot, but he also doesn;t (IIRC) have a great steal %. And I think SBs are overrated to some extent, unless the ration is good.
And he can certainly use his spead hitting anywhere in the lineup.
Someone did a study at one point, and “proved” that there was a steal % that you had to have for SBs to be a net positive. Either 75% or 80% rings a bell (could be a little lower).
Below that, and you were better off not running at all! So a guy stealing 40 and getting caught 35 times does more damage than a guy that doesn’t steal at all.
Kind of like giving up outs with sac bunts (especially in the 1st inning!)
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-7:40pm at 7:40 pm (UTC -4)
I’m glad you saw that also about Jerry today seemingly contradicting himself. Why even say your resting him until he’s ready. Why not just say while you will no doubt be cautious it will depend on what you see from Reyes that will determine how much playing time he gets.
ceetar
3/2/2010-8:38pm at 8:38 pm (UTC -4)
and the idea “Oh, I won’t play Reyes if it’s a rainy day” I mean, really?
And Reyes says he’s 101%..so what exactly are we doing?
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-8:54pm at 8:54 pm (UTC -4)
I really hope he meant for Spring Training regarding that.
ceetar
3/2/2010-9:57pm at 9:57 pm (UTC -4)
no, he qualified it as per regular season. the spring training regiment was mentioned too. Manuel even went into detail as far as well, maybe he’ll play 6 innings thursday and friday, maybe take Saturday off, then maybe play 7 innings on Sunday.
There isn’t a competition for 1st base. I’m not sure why Jacobs is here either, except maybe for lefthanded power off the bench. It’s almost a certainty that Murphy is it, although how Manuel uses Tatis/Jacobs..who knows.
Mr North Jersey
3/2/2010-9:02pm at 9:02 pm (UTC -4)
he says things that he knows full well is not set in stone knowing the media will use it as ammo to show he is indecisive.
Why?
Then this Murphy thing Francesa caught him on that when Francesa said if Murphy is his 1st baseman why is Jacobs here? Turns out someone should tell Jacobs he is competing for a bench role not a starting role.
I must be mistaken because I thought I read there was a competition for 1st base.