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di·chot·o·my
[dahy-kot-uh-mee]
–noun, plural -mies.
- 1. division into two parts, kinds, etc.; subdivision into halves or pairs.
2. division into two mutually exclusive, opposed, or contradictory groups
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The New York Mets put their 1986/2010 dichotomy on display for all to see this afternoon at Citi Field. Prior to the ballgame the Mets held a team Hall of Fame ceremony on field inducting 4 keys to the franchise’s mid-1980′s success. General manager Frank Cashen, manager Davey Johnson, outfielder Darryl Strawberry and pitcher Dwight Gooden attended for the unveiling of their Hall of Fame plaques. The team’s radio announcer Howie Rose handled the festivities telling the (sparse) crowd at the stadium as well as those watching and listening at home the accomplishments of the inductees. There was much applause, some laughter, and perhaps a few tears. Then they cleared the field for the 2010 Mets game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The difference was black and white
In the top of the 4th of a scoreless game Mets starter Jonathon Niese (7-5) gave up back-to-back 1-out singles to Kelly Johnson and Justin Upton. Adam LaRoche then crushed a 3-run homer to give Arizona a 3-0 lead. The Mets got 1 run back in the bottom of the inning on an Ike Davis sacrifice fly. Not content with that slight dichotomy between them and the 1986 Mets, the 2010 Mets let their freak flag fly. In the 5th inning LaRoche hit another 3-run homer. Niese then walked Mark Reynolds and was replaced by Elmer Dessens. David Wright made a throwing error on a force play at 2nd base and Angel Pagan made a throwing error trying to get a runner at the plate as Arizona scored 2 more runs. After 4 1/2 innings it was Arizona 8, New York 1. The DBacks got back-to-back solo homers in the 7th to make it 10-1. Disgraced millionaire former starting pitcher Oliver Perez came on to mop up in the 8th and allowed 1 run that inning as a prelude of things to come. In the 9th he allowed the 1st 4 batters he faced to reach base before recording 1 out, exacerbated by a poor choice of which base to throw to by reserve outfielder Chris Carter, and wound up allowing 3 runs in the inning for the final score of Arizona 14, New York 1. The lowly Diamondbacks (39-66) concluded their season series with the Mets at 5-1 outscoring the Mets 47-19 in the 6 games. Happy Mets Hall of Fame day everyone!
11 comments
rustyjr
8/1/2010-4:37pm at 4:37 pm (UTC -4)
Hey I rode in the same elevator with Marty noble Ralph miner and his wife – saw ron Jeremy in the VIP area met Evan Roberts ( he was in the same section as my sis ) and I saw a great hof induction ceremony – with that said – kill Ollie !!
GravediggerHebner
8/1/2010-4:41pm at 4:41 pm (UTC -4)
Is The Hedgehog a Mets fan? That would make his awesome-ness that much, umm, bigger.
njstuckintx
8/1/2010-4:40pm at 4:40 pm (UTC -4)
Ugly. just ugly.
metsfan4decades
8/1/2010-4:41pm at 4:41 pm (UTC -4)
Dichotomy….nice.
Best part of this game was the HOF ceremonies.
The game itself? Downright ugly.
And it certainly seemed to me that Pagan let that ball drop in front of him in CF with Ollie on the mound, and men on base, on purpose. Even the runner on second was almost caught before her realized and scored (2 outs) ’cause he figured the ball would be caught. Message from the team to Ollie?
Just release Ollie already. 86MPH. You’re not trading him. It’s over. Ollie wins. Give him his walking papers.
rustyjr
8/1/2010-6:14pm at 6:14 pm (UTC -4)
wow were using sat words now
Kingman 26
8/1/2010-4:59pm at 4:59 pm (UTC -4)
Not even sure what to say or think after today.
Interesting perspective MF4D.
And I think you may be right–Ollie wins and everyone else loses.
I guess he really has to go.
Even if another team picks him up and we pay for it, he isn’t going to achieve anything with his not-fast fastball.
What a frigin disaster this season is turning into.
metsfan4decades
8/1/2010-5:07pm at 5:07 pm (UTC -4)
Well, kingman my friend, at this point if they release Ollie, I think the fans win as well.
It’s obvious it was a bad contract – and this coming from probably one of two fans that liked the Ollie signing – LOL.
I think it’s time the FO realized it and moved on. I’m starting to think it’s affecting the team as well.
Kingman 26
8/1/2010-5:09pm at 5:09 pm (UTC -4)
As the other fan who liked the Ollie signing, I have to agree MF4D!!
Ugh.
Is it April 2011 yet?
gategem
8/1/2010-5:04pm at 5:04 pm (UTC -4)
LOL In keeping with the spirit of today’s game I write the following.
The Mets managed to win one out of five from the Arizona juggernaut and for that win we should be eternally grateful. Only those spoiled and pampered fans would ask for more. To those I say be gone fair weathered fans to the nether world and root for the team in the Bronx. We Mets fans are into sports for altruistic reasons. We worship the ground where the Wilpon’s tread. For, like us, the Wilpon’s are in the sport not for victories or materialistic gains but instead the Wilpon’s provide the opportunity for the players and fans to:
1. Encourage a Healthy Lifestyle
2. Promote Self Esteem
3. Learn Goal Setting
4. Learn and Experience Teamwork
5. Develop Time Management Skills
6. Learn About Dealing with Adversity
7. Have Fun!
BTW I write this in-between electroshock treatments. LOL
Kingman 26
8/1/2010-5:07pm at 5:07 pm (UTC -4)
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
metsfan4decades
8/1/2010-5:10pm at 5:10 pm (UTC -4)
hahaha!
I applaud your sense of humor after watching one of the ugliest games of the season.