2/26/13

A happy goodbye

When I started this blog in 2006, I had no idea the sort of effect it would end up having on my life. I did it on a whim - as something to help me pass the summer of my transition between high school and college.

Nearly seven years later, it's time to say goodbye.

But it's all good news from here on out. The reason TheRopolitans.com is going on indefinite hiatus is because...

In a few days, I'll be going to work for SNY.

To say I've landed my dream job is an understatement. When I met my now wife-to-be, she asked me what my dream job would be. Without skipping a beat, I said, "Work for SNY." And four years later, my dreams will become reality (both by working for SNY and marrying her).

Over 4,000 posts later (with thousands lost to the annals of the Internet), I couldn't thank you all who supported me through the years without needing a novel to spell it out. For those that have read the site since the beginning (a.k.a. my parents), those that followed me on Twitter way back in '09, to the hundreds that have commented, emailed or contacted me in some way, I must say: Thanks. Without any of you, I wouldn't be where I am today, or will be in a few weeks.

I couldn't be more excited to jump in to the fun at SNY to help make it the best place for fans to read up on their favorite New York sports teams, best place to work and best place for me to make my career.

So long, TheRopolitans.com. It's been a fun and wild ride. You've help me find my way to journalism, to friends, to jobs. But now it's time for you to rest, while I go on to bigger and better things.

2/17/13

Johan Santana's first scouting report

From my friend Matt Stucko (Go Bobcats!) on Twitter is a photo of Johan Santana's first professional scouting report:
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2/13/13

Mike Piazza on MLBN

In case you missed Mike Piazza on MLB Network last night discussing his new book, here are the clips from the show:

2/11/13

Bourn signs in Cleveland; How was the Mets offseason?

Free-agent outfielder Michael Bourn, who the Mets had been persuing - dependent on the ruling on the status of their draft pick (which was in jeopardy of being lost if the team signed him) - has signed with the Cleveland Indians.

Reports are that Bourn signed for a similar amount of money that the Mets were offering, but didn't want to wait for the MLB to make a decision on the Mets draft pick.

So, that pretty much closes the book on the Mets 2012-2013 offseason that saw them trade away the reigning Cy Young winner and get back a starting catcher, the top catching prospect in baseball and a live minor league arm. But what do Mets fans think of the moves? Let's find out...

1/31/13

Google honors Jackie Robinson on his birthday

Very cool Google Doodle today...
And if you haven't seen it, here's the trailer for 42, the upcoming Jackie Robinson biopic. Note Ebbets Field. It's amazing how similarly they designed Citi Field. It's pretty much the same thing.

1/29/13

Just prepping my devices for the upcoming season

Boy, these Mets names are getting tougher and tougher...

1/25/13

Jay Horwitz is on Twitter (but he has been for a long time)

The Mets Twitter-sphere is abuzz with news that Mets VP of Public Relations has joined Twitter. But, it looks like this isn't news. He's been on Twitter for over two years, just in a fairly quiet account.

But there's good reason to follow him now, not only for his eventual tweets, but also for this:

1/22/13

My 2013 Mets-olutions

I joined a gym. I go four times a week. I'm actually starting to like it. But what about the stuff that really matters? You know, the Mets.

Here are my 2013 Mets resolutions, or Mets-olutions, if you will.
  1. Attend 25 percent of Mets home games
  2. Go to some aspect of the All-Star Game (be it Futures Game, Fan Fest, Home Run Derby or game)
  3. Get a foul and/or home run ball
  4. Wear my Keith Hernandez replica jersey to half the games I attend
  5. Do not get ketchup, sausage-and-pepper juice or anything else on said Keith Hernandez jersey
  6. Visit the press box
  7. Watch a game from the press box
  8. Interview a player
  9. High-five Mr. Met
  10. Watch an entire game from the Pepsi Porch
  11. Sit in the cushioned seats
  12. Watch a game from a luxury box
  13. Tailgate before a game
  14. Watch a game from the MoZone
  15. Have a winning record at games I attend
What else should I add? Do you have any Mets-olutions?

Gotta love Johan

In regards to his B.A.T. award he will be receiving tonight...
“I was deeply honored to receive such a prestigious award from B.A.T.  B.A.T is a cause I’ve long supported since being in the majors and one I will continue to support. Unfortunately, however, I will not be able to attend Tuesday’s dinner because I’m still in Venezuela trying to complete the paperwork for the construction of the baseball and soccer stadium in my hometown of Tovar. Again, my apologies on not being there and my congratulations to all the honorees.” – Johan Santana
Good Guy Johan.

11/30/12

David Wright will be a Met for a long, long time

Oh, happy day.

David Wright and the Mets agreed on an 8-year deal (nullifying his 2013 contract), which will have him in blue and orange through 2020.

The deal, worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $140 million, was originally reported by Ed Coleman of WFAN, and subsequently confirmed by multiple sources in the middle of the night.

It's way too early to argue whether this is the right deal in terms of years or money, but it does point to a brighter future ahead for the Mets and their woeful financial troubles. If they can do this, they have to be on the right track, deferred money or not.

This is a great day to be a Mets fan.
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