If only I had money...
That was probably the most disappointing Belmont Stakes ever. Big Brown came in dead last and never had the lead during the entire race. Of course, I called Da'Tara to win, going off at 38-1 odds, and guess who won?
Da'Tara.
Awesome.
What a letdown.
6/7/08
TSTDIA: Padres 2 -- Mets 1
Wait....that wasn't a replay of the previous nights game?? It's like a tug-of-war between pitching and hitting, one always wins by a long shot, but the Mets lose either way.
6/6/08
Some Bobcats feel a draft too
Two members of the Quinnipiac Bobcats baseball team were chosen in the draft today.Both Chris Gloor and John Delaney were picked in the Major League Baseball draft. Gloor went in the 39th round to the Detroit Tigers, while Delaney went in the 25th round to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Good luck to them both. Go Bobcats!
Still drafty
Check here for all the Mets picked (updated as it happens), but only if you're crazy and care about that sort of thing.
Guest blog: Minor League Player of the Week
Another guest post from Ryan Punzalan. You can guest post too! Just send what you want to TheRopolitans@gmail.com!
He was selected in the third round of the 1997 First-Year Player Draft. Christopher Louis Aguila graduated from McQueen High School (NV) in 1997. While in McQueen, he set the single-season home run record. Although Aguila may not be a prospect, he is showing signs he belongs with the big club. The 29-year-old outfielder played for the Marlins from 2004-2006 and the Pirates minor leagues in 2007. The Mets signed him in March has been playing with the New Orleans Zephyrs ever since.
In 2008, Aguila is hitting .297 with 15 home runs and 31 RBI. However, in the past 10 games, Aguila is batting a hefty, .457 with 6 home runs and 12 RBI. He has 16 hits in 35 at-bats. These 10 games also included a hitting streak of 8 games which ended last night. His performance even gave him PCL Hitter of the Week.
This is Aguila's 12th professional year of playing, the majority while in the Minors. But he's shown poise and maturity. Aguila can play any outfield position, and is ready for a spot. If any of the current Met gets hurt, Aguila can easily take the spot on the bench. With a struggling Endy Chavez and a not so healthy Ryan Church, Aguila may make an appearance if Abraham Nunez and Fernando Tatis can't get the job done.
He was selected in the third round of the 1997 First-Year Player Draft. Christopher Louis Aguila graduated from McQueen High School (NV) in 1997. While in McQueen, he set the single-season home run record. Although Aguila may not be a prospect, he is showing signs he belongs with the big club. The 29-year-old outfielder played for the Marlins from 2004-2006 and the Pirates minor leagues in 2007. The Mets signed him in March has been playing with the New Orleans Zephyrs ever since.
In 2008, Aguila is hitting .297 with 15 home runs and 31 RBI. However, in the past 10 games, Aguila is batting a hefty, .457 with 6 home runs and 12 RBI. He has 16 hits in 35 at-bats. These 10 games also included a hitting streak of 8 games which ended last night. His performance even gave him PCL Hitter of the Week.
This is Aguila's 12th professional year of playing, the majority while in the Minors. But he's shown poise and maturity. Aguila can play any outfield position, and is ready for a spot. If any of the current Met gets hurt, Aguila can easily take the spot on the bench. With a struggling Endy Chavez and a not so healthy Ryan Church, Aguila may make an appearance if Abraham Nunez and Fernando Tatis can't get the job done.
What was Willie thinking???
The scene: Mets and Padres tied at one in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The players: Scott Schoeneweis and Willie Randolph.
What happened: Schoeneweis walked Scott Hairston to start the inning. Allowable, as long as he gets out of it.
He follows that up with another free pass, this one to Brian Giles. That puts it at first and second with no one out. Obviously Schoeneweis just doesn't have it tonight, and the bullpen should be warming up as quick as possible. Stalling tactics must be put into play as quickly as possible.
Schoeneweis induced a ground ball back to himself, getting an out at first base as the two runners each advance. By now, I was expecting the bullpen to be ready and a change to be made soon.
Think again. After an intentional walk to Kevin Kouzmanoff loaded the bases as the Mets hope for a double play to end the inning, I was expecting Randolph to trot out to the mound and pull his struggling pitcher.
Again, I was wrong. Schoeneweis stayed in the game, and promptly plunked Paul McAnulty to force in the winning run and end the game. 2-1 Padres.
So, I have just one question: Willie, what were you thinking?!?!?
Honestly, I've been trying to wrap my mind around what went on in the bottom of the ninth inning last night / this morning, but I just can't fathom any reason why Schoeneweis was allowed to stay in the game after struggling so mightily.
It makes zero sense.
The players: Scott Schoeneweis and Willie Randolph.
What happened: Schoeneweis walked Scott Hairston to start the inning. Allowable, as long as he gets out of it.
He follows that up with another free pass, this one to Brian Giles. That puts it at first and second with no one out. Obviously Schoeneweis just doesn't have it tonight, and the bullpen should be warming up as quick as possible. Stalling tactics must be put into play as quickly as possible.
Schoeneweis induced a ground ball back to himself, getting an out at first base as the two runners each advance. By now, I was expecting the bullpen to be ready and a change to be made soon.
Think again. After an intentional walk to Kevin Kouzmanoff loaded the bases as the Mets hope for a double play to end the inning, I was expecting Randolph to trot out to the mound and pull his struggling pitcher.
Again, I was wrong. Schoeneweis stayed in the game, and promptly plunked Paul McAnulty to force in the winning run and end the game. 2-1 Padres.
So, I have just one question: Willie, what were you thinking?!?!?
Honestly, I've been trying to wrap my mind around what went on in the bottom of the ninth inning last night / this morning, but I just can't fathom any reason why Schoeneweis was allowed to stay in the game after struggling so mightily.
It makes zero sense.
6/5/08
This is the greatest/funniest/cheesiest website I have ever come across
I laughed for a good five minutes at this.
The whole scrolling image displays various players and managers, all in different goofy poses.
I really wish I could have been at this photoshoot(s).
- "Excuse me, Mr. Uggla, could you smile and pretend to catch this ball?"
- "Mr. Kent and Mr. Phillips, could you jump and pretend to catch these balls?? Oh, and smile more."
- "Mr. Haren, can you just gaze at the floor in a somewhat creepy manner? Thanks."
- "Mr. Rivera can you please stop clutching Mr. Torre, and stop begging for him to come back to New York!? Mr. Rivera, stop crying, please."
I feel a draft
First three picks:
18. Ike Davis - 1B/OF (ASU)
23. Reese Havens - 2B/SS (SCU)
33. Brad Holt - RHP (UNC - Wilmington)
Hopefully, in about 5 years, Citi Field is swarmed with people wearing "I LIKE IKE" shirts, buttons, hats, and other paraphernalia.
Here are a few POST headlines I know I will see if these three make the bigs:
18. Ike Davis - 1B/OF (ASU)
23. Reese Havens - 2B/SS (SCU)
33. Brad Holt - RHP (UNC - Wilmington)
Hopefully, in about 5 years, Citi Field is swarmed with people wearing "I LIKE IKE" shirts, buttons, hats, and other paraphernalia.
Here are a few POST headlines I know I will see if these three make the bigs:
- "IKE 4 PREZ," "I LIKE IKE" (of course), and for if/when he stinks it up, the opposing viewpoint, "DON'T LIKE IKE!"
- "HEAVEN FOR HAVENS," "THANK HAVENS FOR HEAVEN" (or switch it to "THANK HEAVEN FOR HAVENS" though I think they'll throw a curveball at us, especially if he hits a walks-off), "REESE'S PEICES."
- "HOLT THE BOLT" (for when he steals his first base, and throws seven solid innings), and finally, "HOLT .45's."
Evans down, Nunez up
From the Mets:
Bye, Evans. See you soon, I hope.
The New York Mets announced today that they have purchased the contract of infielder Abraham Nuñez from New Orleans (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League and have optioned infielder / outfielder Nick Evans to Binghamton (AA) of the Eastern League.Oh. Great.
Bye, Evans. See you soon, I hope.
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