If you watched more than 15 seconds of last night's first half finale of the Colorado Rockies and the New York Mets, I'm sure you were "treated" to the sight of the man I will refer to as "Sign Guy."
In fact, Sign Guy was so prominent he was featured on the SportsCenter highlights almost as much as the Mets. (Watch video here.)
I'll give him credit for one thing: the term "Pelfreyized." Nice work, Sign Guy.
Other than that, this man is annoying and ESPN couldn't get enough. This is not an official tally, but it seemed that ESPN showed Sign Guy at least 23,436,732 times during last night's broadcast. They went on to show him another three times on the highlight reel.
Why? This isn't even the good Sign Guy. The better man sits out in right field, in the corner seat of the loge or mezzanine (memory escapes me) in fair territory. Every game I go to, he's there with his boonie hat and bevy of correctly spelled signs. Good Sign Guy doesn't use the word "ITZ" (without an apostrophe, mind you), Bad Sign Guy does. Good Sign Guy has old, weathered signs that probably have seen as many bad games as good, as this guy is a warrior of Shea. Bad Sign Guy has bright, shiny new signs that look like he's just hopped on the bandwagon.
So boo to you, Bad Sign Guy. There must be more love for Good Sign Guy, manning his seat out in right field, as always. You're the true hero here.
Oh, and if you're wondering the other two infuriating people on my list: Those two bald guys that walk around in bright orange suits and blue ties that think they're so awesome. No one likes you two, just go away.
7/14/08
Guest Post: Beard power!
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Go beards! Go Mets!
The new look New York Mets have just rattled off nine wins in a row and look poised to make a push for a playoff spot this year.
After the release of manager Willie Randolph the New York Mets have an extra spring in their step. The change is noticeable enough on the field as the Mets have climbed within a half game of the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East with a nine game win streak. But a closer look reveals even more.
New manager Jerry Manuel has the team playing loose and easy with his new style. By contrast, former manager Randolph was very strict. His style was born from his many seasons with the business-like New York Yankees. The old style of clean shaven faces, no music in the club house and business-like attitudes has changed to a loud club house with a bevy of music blaring loudly, players joking and having fun and of course lots of facial hair.
This team transition brings to mind another team in recent years that was more the proud of the unkempt look of the players. Yes, the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox.
Please take time to compare:
Go beards! Go Mets!
Early Morning Madness: What happens if the Home Run Derby gets rained out? edition
I woke up to pounding rain this morning, so it immediately sparked the question of what happens if it's pouring later tonight for the Home Run Derby?
It looks like it's supposed to pour later tonight. Does it get rained out entirely? Do they play through the rain? Is it moved to Wednesday night?
So many questions, and no answers.
Mike Pelfrey is amazing.
He won his sixth straight start last night, throwing eight innings and only allowing six hits. He induced 12 ground balls, which went for 15 outs with the help of three double plays turned behind him. Only four of his outs came from fly balls.
It seemed every time Pelfrey would allow a hit, he'd follow it up with a double play ball. In the first, he allowed a lead off single, and the got the very next batter to ground into a 6-4-3 double play. In the fourth with runners on first and third, he got an inning ending double play, third to second, to first. And in the fifth, he allowed another lead off single, and again on the very next batter got a ground ball to short to start a double play.
Amazin'.
Nick Evans should only play against the Rockies.
In his career, Evans is a sparkling 5-9, with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs scored. Against everyone else, he's 2-21, driving in no runs and scoring only twice.
It looks like it's supposed to pour later tonight. Does it get rained out entirely? Do they play through the rain? Is it moved to Wednesday night?
So many questions, and no answers.
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Mike Pelfrey is amazing.
He won his sixth straight start last night, throwing eight innings and only allowing six hits. He induced 12 ground balls, which went for 15 outs with the help of three double plays turned behind him. Only four of his outs came from fly balls.
It seemed every time Pelfrey would allow a hit, he'd follow it up with a double play ball. In the first, he allowed a lead off single, and the got the very next batter to ground into a 6-4-3 double play. In the fourth with runners on first and third, he got an inning ending double play, third to second, to first. And in the fifth, he allowed another lead off single, and again on the very next batter got a ground ball to short to start a double play.
Amazin'.
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Nick Evans should only play against the Rockies.
In his career, Evans is a sparkling 5-9, with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs scored. Against everyone else, he's 2-21, driving in no runs and scoring only twice.
7/13/08
Photo of the Day: Happy Mets
And how can they not be happy?Literally everything is going right for these Mets and the rest of the team as
they're riding high into the All Star break winners of nine straight games.
TSTDIA: Mets 7 -- Rockies 0
This is absolutely amazing. Mike Pelfrey threw eight innings of shutout baseball as the Mets trounced the Rockies by a score of 7-0 en route to their ninth straight win as they head into the All Star break.
Fernando Martinez singles in Futures Game
Mets top prospect Fernando Martinez singled in his first at-bat in the Minor League Futures Game at Yankee Stadium.
F-Mart played for the World team, which went on to win the game by a score of 3-0.
I have a sneaking suspicion Martinez will be sporting a Mets uniform before Shea Stadium closes. It might be a September callup, or even an injury replacement in the next month and a half, but I think his personal prophecy will be fulfilled in 2008.
F-Mart played for the World team, which went on to win the game by a score of 3-0.
I have a sneaking suspicion Martinez will be sporting a Mets uniform before Shea Stadium closes. It might be a September callup, or even an injury replacement in the next month and a half, but I think his personal prophecy will be fulfilled in 2008.
Mets can't reach first by All Star break
Unfortunately for the Mets, the Phillies won their final game before the All Star break, taking away the Mets shot at taking over first place tonight.
Philly won 6-3 over Arizona today, keeping the Mets .5 games back.
It doesn't really matter, as it's only mid-July. The end of September is when it really matters.
Philly won 6-3 over Arizona today, keeping the Mets .5 games back.
It doesn't really matter, as it's only mid-July. The end of September is when it really matters.
Some photos from Fan Fest
Here are a few photos I took on my BlackBerry (hence the blurriness) while at All Star Fan Fest. My favorites are the two extremely grainy pictures of Mr. Met in the Mascot Home Run Derby.
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