A tenth inning rally sparked by Robinson Cancel and helped out by some shotty play be the Reds helped the mets earn a split of the series.
The Mets move back into a tie for first with the Phillies, with the Marlins only one half game back.
7/20/08
7/19/08
Settle a bet: Who is faster: Brett Gardner or Jose Reyes?
Very simple. Between Yankee outfielder Brett Gardner and Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, who do you think is faster?
My Yankee friend has some delusion that Gardner is quicker. Please give me proof to blow him out of the water.
My Yankee friend has some delusion that Gardner is quicker. Please give me proof to blow him out of the water.
For your Saturday morning viewing pleasure
I present to you, the funniest left fielder in the major leagues, Manny Ramirez...
Original Video- More videos at TinyPic
Hat tip to Ian from Sox&Dawgs for the video.
Original Video- More videos at TinyPic
Hat tip to Ian from Sox&Dawgs for the video.
Off Topic: My friday night of seeing Billy Joel (kinda) at Shea Stadium (not at all)
OK, so I lied.
I actually saw the Billy Joel tribute band, Big Shot, and I wasn't in Shea Stadium either. I was actually in Bloomfield, New Jersey enjoying the musical stylings of Beginnings (a Chicago tribute band) and Big Shot.
I was thoroughly impressed with Big Shot. Sounded like Joel, played like Joel. It was excellent. Most of the people attending were a little too old to know some, or most, or any, of the words, so that was a bit of a letdown, but my family made up for it by knowing each and every one.
Beginnings was alright. Nothing to write home about. They played Chicago tunes, to the best of their ability and they were decent. Big Shot stole the show.
Oh, and I must say, this woman who was sitting behind us was the single most annoying screamer I've ever heard. When she got just too excited she couldn't help herself, she would let out this scream, more like a wail. It was high pitched, warbling, and just terrible. It sounded like the mating call of some exotic creature from the deepest depths of the Amazon, with helium, and after 200 cases of Red Bull.
Turrible.
Great concert last night. If Big Shot is in your area, and you don't have the ca$h to spend on the real Billy Joel, make sure you check them out.
And if you need tickets to an upcoming game, I recommend Vivid Seats for all your New York Mets ticket needs.
I actually saw the Billy Joel tribute band, Big Shot, and I wasn't in Shea Stadium either. I was actually in Bloomfield, New Jersey enjoying the musical stylings of Beginnings (a Chicago tribute band) and Big Shot.
I was thoroughly impressed with Big Shot. Sounded like Joel, played like Joel. It was excellent. Most of the people attending were a little too old to know some, or most, or any, of the words, so that was a bit of a letdown, but my family made up for it by knowing each and every one.
Beginnings was alright. Nothing to write home about. They played Chicago tunes, to the best of their ability and they were decent. Big Shot stole the show.
Oh, and I must say, this woman who was sitting behind us was the single most annoying screamer I've ever heard. When she got just too excited she couldn't help herself, she would let out this scream, more like a wail. It was high pitched, warbling, and just terrible. It sounded like the mating call of some exotic creature from the deepest depths of the Amazon, with helium, and after 200 cases of Red Bull.
Turrible.
Great concert last night. If Big Shot is in your area, and you don't have the ca$h to spend on the real Billy Joel, make sure you check them out.
And if you need tickets to an upcoming game, I recommend Vivid Seats for all your New York Mets ticket needs.
Mark two more up to the injured list
Trot Nixon and Angel Pagan are the latest to add their names to list of the Mets heading to Del Boca Vista.
Mr. Nixon, who saw was only around long enough for 35 at bats with the Mets, had hernia surgery and will miss the rest of the season.
Mr. Pagan has a torn labrum, and needs surgery, but will seek a second opinion. That's sure going to work out in his favor.
I'm telling you, that corner outfield spots are cursed! The Mets need to bring back Benny Agbayani for one more go around in the outfield and everything will be cured.
Mr. Nixon, who saw was only around long enough for 35 at bats with the Mets, had hernia surgery and will miss the rest of the season.
Mr. Pagan has a torn labrum, and needs surgery, but will seek a second opinion. That's sure going to work out in his favor.
I'm telling you, that corner outfield spots are cursed! The Mets need to bring back Benny Agbayani for one more go around in the outfield and everything will be cured.
TSTDIA: Reds 5 -- Mets 2
All good things must come to an end. I'm not going to lose any sleep over this one.
7/18/08
Fernando Tatis is hot
No, not like that.
Tatis is owned by four percent of Yahoo! fantasy baseball players?? Those are some enterprising people, if I do say so myself.
A little sad they don't have a photo of Fernando Tatis, at least in his Cardinals gear.
Keep it up, Tatis!
Tatis is owned by four percent of Yahoo! fantasy baseball players?? Those are some enterprising people, if I do say so myself.A little sad they don't have a photo of Fernando Tatis, at least in his Cardinals gear.
Keep it up, Tatis!
Yankee writers must always find a way to beat down the Mets
Usually, I love stuff Peter Abraham writes. It's usually well thought out and supported by facts. Usually. Here's his latest, entitled "Cashman made the right move with Santana":
Surprised he leaves out his 116 strikeouts (only 21 off the league lead)? He's in sixth in that catergory for the NL.
What about his 1.22 WHIP, which ranks below the league average? He's statistically 11th in the league in that catergory.
How about that in his last four losses, he's surrendered only one, four, one, and three runs in the respective games, lasting six innings or longer in each?
Nope, won't find that in his article. The facts a writer provides tells the story for you, but it's really the facts that he leaves out that show the true argument.
Notice how he leaves out Santana's 3.10 ERA (up nearly .30 after last night's start). That's good enough for 8th in the league.There is no question, none whatsoever, that Johan Santana would have helped the Yankees this season. There is little question that Melky Cabrera and Ian Kennedy were probably overvalued during the winter. Maybe Phil Hughes, too.
But does anybody still think it would have been smart for the Yankees to trade the farm for Santana then give him the six-year, $137.5 million deal the Mets did?
The Mets are 11-9 in the games Santana has started and he has allowed 16 home runs in 130.2 innings. That’s 49 dingers in the last 349.2 innings if you’re keeping track at home. The guy still has brilliant moments, but he’s getting to a point where you can see a slide coming.
Much like Pedro Martinez, you have to wonder what this deal will look like in a few years. Brian Cashman, it would seem, made a smart play last winter.
Surprised he leaves out his 116 strikeouts (only 21 off the league lead)? He's in sixth in that catergory for the NL.
What about his 1.22 WHIP, which ranks below the league average? He's statistically 11th in the league in that catergory.
How about that in his last four losses, he's surrendered only one, four, one, and three runs in the respective games, lasting six innings or longer in each?
Nope, won't find that in his article. The facts a writer provides tells the story for you, but it's really the facts that he leaves out that show the true argument.
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Either leave a comment or shoot me an e-mail.
Thanks!
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