After an absolutely spectacular performance from Mike Pelfrey and a blown save by Billy Wagner, Carlos Beltran wins it in the bottom of the 13th inning with a screamer over the outfield wall.
Please, let this be the game that turns everything around.
6/11/08
Call the shot...and win!
Ignoring the hubbub of Yankee fans over the "blasphemy" of David Ortiz, a prominent member of Red Sox Nation, calling his shot at Yankee Stadium during the Home Run Derby, take the chance to win a pretty awesome set of prizes and a nice hunk of cash.
Check this out:
I inquired about the fact that Ortiz will be out with a wrist injury and will not be able to participate in the promotion. Here's the response I received:
Check this out:Here's how the promotion works: Fans can enter the promotion daily through June 24 at www.sfCallYourShot.com/2008. The grand prize winner of Call Your Shot will win:
- All-expense paid trip for four to the All-Star Game and State Farm Home Run Derby
- First class hotel accommodations in New York
- Tickets to a Broadway show
- $1,000 MasterCard gift card
The grand prize winner will also get the chance to pick a spot to which two of the Home Run Derby players must compete to try to hit a ball. If the first player hits the ball to the called spot, the promotion ends. If either player succeeds, the fan receives a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid vehicle and a 2009 season-ticket package for any team.
Additionally, 10 fans will win first place prizes consisting of a $300 MLB.com gift card and 25 second place prize winners will receive $100 MLB.com gift cards.
Enticing, right? Go to SFCallYourShot.com/2008 to enter!I inquired about the fact that Ortiz will be out with a wrist injury and will not be able to participate in the promotion. Here's the response I received:
Although Ortiz’ injury will take him out of the actual physical hitting of the ball, he will remain the face of the promotion. Because he is not physically capable of taking the shot, there will be a contest amongst 8 other invited hitters and the top 2 will get to participate in the promotion, giving the fan 2 chances to win the big prize.All the more reason to enter!
It's almost comical. Almost
Moises Alou is out of the lineup again, as his recently "healed" calf is bothering him again.
Alou is not with the team and will get an MRI on his calf. Again.
It almost makes you laugh, just a little. If you're a masochist.
Alou is not with the team and will get an MRI on his calf. Again.
It almost makes you laugh, just a little. If you're a masochist.
Aguila called up
Adam Rubin reports that Chris Aguila has been called up to the major leagues to take the roster spot recently vacated by Abraham Nunez.
Aguila was recently the focus of a guest blog on this very site. Here's an excerpt:
Aguila should get the call in the field tonight, so I'm pretty excited to see if he can keep up his hot streak/season and carry it to the majors. It's time to turn this team around, faulty piece by faulty piece.
Aguila was recently the focus of a guest blog on this very site. Here's an excerpt:
Foreshadowing much? Good call, Ryan!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.
Aguila should get the call in the field tonight, so I'm pretty excited to see if he can keep up his hot streak/season and carry it to the majors. It's time to turn this team around, faulty piece by faulty piece.
Our short tri-state area nightmare is over
Abraham Nunez has been designated for assignment.
A sign of one of two things:
1. The Mets finally realized he had absolutely no business on the New York Mets bench. Heck, if he can play, I can play.
2. It's a sign of the beginning of the end. An entire overhaul of the team, starting with the weakest link.
I'll roll the dice and say it's the first, but a man can dream.
Someone decent better get a call-up this time around. And if that "decent" person is Jose Valentin, I am going to cry.
A sign of one of two things:
1. The Mets finally realized he had absolutely no business on the New York Mets bench. Heck, if he can play, I can play.
2. It's a sign of the beginning of the end. An entire overhaul of the team, starting with the weakest link.
I'll roll the dice and say it's the first, but a man can dream.
Someone decent better get a call-up this time around. And if that "decent" person is Jose Valentin, I am going to cry.
Early Morning Madness: I had a better title 4 hours ago edition
I woke up in the middle of the night with a snappy title and a lot of good things to write about, but I can't remember any of them now. Figures, the night I leave the computer on my desk instead of next to my bed. I digress.
They could start unloading contracts now (Carlos Delgado, Oliver Perez, Moises Alou), get some prospects in return, and start planning for next year and beyond.
Or, they could start buying. Pick up expendable players for their own expendables, hoping the new player has something the other player lacked. If the pieces don't fit, try and trade them for pieces that do.
I cannot see the team admitting defeat and start trading people left and right. It would raise a white flag and spell out that the team is heading in a wrong direction. I just don't think the Wilpons, Omar Minaya, and the rest of the Mets brass is willing to do that just one year before they crack the champagne on a new stadium.
The Mets always seem to jump out to an early lead, look like they're ready to take on the world, and by the time the third inning comes along you can almost visibly see that they're not going to score another run the rest of the game. And they don't.
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The Mets are in trouble, and something needs to be done. They have, in my calculations, two distinct routes they can take: sell or buy.They could start unloading contracts now (Carlos Delgado, Oliver Perez, Moises Alou), get some prospects in return, and start planning for next year and beyond.
Or, they could start buying. Pick up expendable players for their own expendables, hoping the new player has something the other player lacked. If the pieces don't fit, try and trade them for pieces that do.
I cannot see the team admitting defeat and start trading people left and right. It would raise a white flag and spell out that the team is heading in a wrong direction. I just don't think the Wilpons, Omar Minaya, and the rest of the Mets brass is willing to do that just one year before they crack the champagne on a new stadium.
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Another day, another early lead, another loss. What is up with that?The Mets always seem to jump out to an early lead, look like they're ready to take on the world, and by the time the third inning comes along you can almost visibly see that they're not going to score another run the rest of the game. And they don't.
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Do the New York Mets become buyers or sellers? How long will Willie Randolph last? Will they ever win another game? All these questions will be answered...eventually?
6/10/08
Vote for the Mets...sandwich??
That's right. Our Mets have a good sandwich at Shea, and it's now up to you to help it win!
Head here to vote for "Mama’s Italian Special Sandwich" which is detailed in it's own little writeup:
Head here to vote for "Mama’s Italian Special Sandwich" which is detailed in it's own little writeup:
True Mets fans know that when the game gets boring, the place to head isn’t the Nathan’s hot dog stand, but the Mama’s of Corona outpost on the field level. Thinly sliced pepper ham and Genoa salami are piled on an Italian roll, topped off with fresh mozzarella and olive oil. Mini containers of roasted red peppers and mushroom served on the side almost push this one into the “fancy enough for the New York Times” category; you’ll just have to reserve those for throwing at the umpire.Mama's is up by 9 votes over some disgusting looking slop from the Nationals stadium. It cannot win. It looks disgusting.
More roster moves
Raul Casanova, it's been nice knowing you.
Casanova has been designated for assignment as both Marlon Anderson and Moises Alou have been activated from the disabled list.
One roster spot was opened when Ryan Church was finally put on the DL.
Almost back to normal. Alou, please stay healthy, the team needs you. It's about time they dropped that third catcher.
And if anyone can figure out why the Mets still have Abraham Nunez, please fill me in. I'd love to know the reasoning behind that move.
Casanova has been designated for assignment as both Marlon Anderson and Moises Alou have been activated from the disabled list.
One roster spot was opened when Ryan Church was finally put on the DL.
Almost back to normal. Alou, please stay healthy, the team needs you. It's about time they dropped that third catcher.
And if anyone can figure out why the Mets still have Abraham Nunez, please fill me in. I'd love to know the reasoning behind that move.
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