9/15/08
Drunk fan gets stacked
Too funny. Great cup stacking by the fans.
The end is the best. What is that guy going to do with his autograph?
Old apple to have home at Citi Field
With everything going up for sale from Shea Stadium, and the Home Run Apple getting replaced, I wondered where the old apple would end up. And now, we all know.
According to UPI, the old apple will be in Citi Field, in some way, shape or form.
Wherever it goes, I'm just glad it's not for sale. It's part of Shea, and therefore an iconic part of the entire franchise.
According to UPI, the old apple will be in Citi Field, in some way, shape or form.
"The old apple will have a home at the new stadium," said Stu Oxenhorn, director of the sports memorabilia collector firm MeiGray Vintage.Well, that's nice. I have no idea where they would fit the giant apple into the stadium, so my plan of leaving it out in front of the stadium for fans to rub and take pictures with makes the most sense.
Wherever it goes, I'm just glad it's not for sale. It's part of Shea, and therefore an iconic part of the entire franchise.
9/14/08
Game Recap: Braves 7 -- Mets 4
I feel like I've written this before.
Pitching Performance
If I was Oliver Perez, I would not be happy. If I was any starting pitcher on the Mets, I wouldn't be happy.
Perez threw seven innings, allowing only four hits and three earned walks. Two earned runs crossed the plate with Perez on the mound, and he struck out eight over that same span.
Perez let in runs in the top of the first and the top of the third, but other than that, looked pretty good all day long. He needed 111 pitches to get through the seven innings.
And it all went for naught. There has got to be bad blood between the starters and the bullpen.
Scott Schoeneweis got into a bit of trouble in the eight, but Joe Smith was able to come in and strike out two batters to work out of a jam.
Dodged bullet #1.
Luis Ayala came in to try and close it out for the Mets...and failed horribly. He let up three hits and three earned runs, all coming on a pinch-hit home run from Greg Norton.
Did not dodge bullet #2. Give someone else a chance to close. It looks like Ayala's magic has run dry.
Pedro Feliciano came in to try and keep it close, but ended up allowing an two earned runs, one while he was in the game, and another when Brian Stokes took over, which was charged to him.
And did not dodge bullet #3. Things went from bad to worse. Terrible.
And let the talk of 2007 repeating begin, but replace the Marlins with the Braves for the role of spoiler.
Offensive Output
Today was the day of David Wright.
He tied up the game in the bottom of the first, cracking a solo home run to deep right field.
I love when he goes to the opposite field. He hit that dinger off the end of his bat, and he simply powered it out.
Wright added to tally, cracking a long two-run home run over the bleachers in right field, plating Daniel Murphy.
It's late September, it's time for wright to heat up.
The Mets were able to add one more in the fourth, when Murphy grounded into a fielders choice, and an error allowed Perez to score all the way from second base.
And the Mets had more and more chances, even getting the first two runners on in the bottom of the ninth inning, but were unable to tally any more and it came back to hurt them.
The Rest of the Story
Wright: 4-5, 2 runs, 3 RBI.
The Mets outhit the Braves 13-11.
Jose Reyes swiped his 50th base of the season.
The New York Post jinxed this game for the Mets.
Game Ball: David Wright.
Pitching Performance
If I was Oliver Perez, I would not be happy. If I was any starting pitcher on the Mets, I wouldn't be happy.
Perez threw seven innings, allowing only four hits and three earned walks. Two earned runs crossed the plate with Perez on the mound, and he struck out eight over that same span.
Perez let in runs in the top of the first and the top of the third, but other than that, looked pretty good all day long. He needed 111 pitches to get through the seven innings.
And it all went for naught. There has got to be bad blood between the starters and the bullpen.
Scott Schoeneweis got into a bit of trouble in the eight, but Joe Smith was able to come in and strike out two batters to work out of a jam.
Dodged bullet #1.
Luis Ayala came in to try and close it out for the Mets...and failed horribly. He let up three hits and three earned runs, all coming on a pinch-hit home run from Greg Norton.
Did not dodge bullet #2. Give someone else a chance to close. It looks like Ayala's magic has run dry.
Pedro Feliciano came in to try and keep it close, but ended up allowing an two earned runs, one while he was in the game, and another when Brian Stokes took over, which was charged to him.
And did not dodge bullet #3. Things went from bad to worse. Terrible.
And let the talk of 2007 repeating begin, but replace the Marlins with the Braves for the role of spoiler.
Offensive Output
Today was the day of David Wright.
He tied up the game in the bottom of the first, cracking a solo home run to deep right field.
I love when he goes to the opposite field. He hit that dinger off the end of his bat, and he simply powered it out.
Wright added to tally, cracking a long two-run home run over the bleachers in right field, plating Daniel Murphy.
It's late September, it's time for wright to heat up.
The Mets were able to add one more in the fourth, when Murphy grounded into a fielders choice, and an error allowed Perez to score all the way from second base.
And the Mets had more and more chances, even getting the first two runners on in the bottom of the ninth inning, but were unable to tally any more and it came back to hurt them.
The Rest of the Story
Wright: 4-5, 2 runs, 3 RBI.
The Mets outhit the Braves 13-11.
Jose Reyes swiped his 50th base of the season.
The New York Post jinxed this game for the Mets.
Game Ball: David Wright.
Thanks a lot, New York Post
Not that there are jinxes or anything.Note the time and date. Let's see how this game ends before we crucify them, but it doesn't look pretty.
Update: Mets lose 7-4.
Mets delegated to tiny TV
As much as I love the Mets, right now they're on the tiniest TV in the room.
We have three TV's in our common room in the dorm. A 52-inch projection, currently running the New York Football Giants at the St. Louis Rams. The medium TV, a 19-inch set, has the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Indianapolis Colts (and boy, have the Colts looked bad).
On the little guy, somewhere in the 7-inch range, is the Mets.
Occasionally, I'll watch the Mets on the big guy, but that's usually relegated for Rock Band, and now Rock Band 2. The mid-size model is the most common Mets watching device. But lately, the baby has been broadcasting the team from Flushing.
Lately, they've been winning, so the Mets will stay on the tiny TV until I deem it unlucky.
We have three TV's in our common room in the dorm. A 52-inch projection, currently running the New York Football Giants at the St. Louis Rams. The medium TV, a 19-inch set, has the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Indianapolis Colts (and boy, have the Colts looked bad).
On the little guy, somewhere in the 7-inch range, is the Mets.
Occasionally, I'll watch the Mets on the big guy, but that's usually relegated for Rock Band, and now Rock Band 2. The mid-size model is the most common Mets watching device. But lately, the baby has been broadcasting the team from Flushing.
Lately, they've been winning, so the Mets will stay on the tiny TV until I deem it unlucky.
Photo of the Day: Jonathon Niese
The man had a reason to celebrate.Jonathon Niese threw eight shutout innings en route to his first major league win. He also picked up his first major league hit.
Well done, sir.
AP Photo
9/13/08
Game Recap: Braves 3 -- Mets 2 & Mets 5 -- Braves 0
Twofer. (Short & sweet version.)
Pitching Performance
Johan Santana pitched well. He labored, but kept the runs off the board. Not much more you can ask of him.
The bullpen handed it away...again. Poor Johan. Scott Schoeneweis was the goat in the early game, letting a shut out and the win slip away without recording an out.
Honestly, I feel bad for Johan. He does as much as he can do, leaves with the win, then has nothing to show for it. It'd be a different story if the Mets could at least earn a win, but that didn't happen either. This guy could, and probably should, be up for the Cy Young, but because of all these blown wins, he's nowhere close.
Offensive Output
Scratching out two runs in the early innings, and doing not much else isn't the way to win a game. Loading the bases with nobody out and getting nothing out of it will not help you win games, simple as that.
Game Ball: Johan Santana.
Pitching Performance (Game 2)
Jon Niese, you were everything I could have asked for, and more. That curveball is absolutely devastating. Eight innings of shutout baseball, in your second start no less.
Finally something awesome like this happens to the Mets. Unbelievable. Pencil him in for another start, please.
Offensive Output
A few dingers never hurt anybody. David Wright, Jose Reyes, and Carlos Beltran all go yard.
Game Ball: Jon Niese, without a doubt.
Pitching Performance
Johan Santana pitched well. He labored, but kept the runs off the board. Not much more you can ask of him.
The bullpen handed it away...again. Poor Johan. Scott Schoeneweis was the goat in the early game, letting a shut out and the win slip away without recording an out.
Honestly, I feel bad for Johan. He does as much as he can do, leaves with the win, then has nothing to show for it. It'd be a different story if the Mets could at least earn a win, but that didn't happen either. This guy could, and probably should, be up for the Cy Young, but because of all these blown wins, he's nowhere close.
Offensive Output
Scratching out two runs in the early innings, and doing not much else isn't the way to win a game. Loading the bases with nobody out and getting nothing out of it will not help you win games, simple as that.
Game Ball: Johan Santana.
Pitching Performance (Game 2)
Jon Niese, you were everything I could have asked for, and more. That curveball is absolutely devastating. Eight innings of shutout baseball, in your second start no less.
Finally something awesome like this happens to the Mets. Unbelievable. Pencil him in for another start, please.
Offensive Output
A few dingers never hurt anybody. David Wright, Jose Reyes, and Carlos Beltran all go yard.
Game Ball: Jon Niese, without a doubt.
I'll post soon
I'm partying with my family at my parents 25th wedding anniversary.
What a game by Jon Niese!
What a game by Jon Niese!
A sweep would do wonders
The Mets will welcome the Braves for their final series in Shea, and a sweep would be wonderful.
If the team from New York can take both games today, then a win tomorrow would just be a bonus. It's tough to win two games on the same day, especially with a pitcher making his second start in the big leagues pitching in the night cap.
If the Mets can manage to take all three games, their magic number can be lowered to 11. If the Phillies lose any games, that number will dip even lower. The Mets don't have an off day between now and the end of the season, and if they are going to make the playoffs, it look entirely plausible that they will clinch at home.
Say they take two of three this series, their MN will dip from 14 to 12. Say the Phillies drop two to the Brewers, the number will be at 10 by Monday morning. The Mets then go on a seven game road trip, starting in Washington for a four game set, and then to Turner Field for three.
Let's err on the side of caution, and say the Mets win only four. The number drops to six. Say the Phillies win four over that same span. The number slips down to four, and it's September 22nd.
The Mets finish the season with seven in a row at home, facing the Cubs for four and the Marlins (again?!) for three to bring an end to the regular season. If all goes according to my plan, the Mets MN is four with the rest of their games at home. Seems logical, no?
The Mets lost a coin-flip to the Phillies, and any possible tie breaker will take place in Philly. So hopefully the Mets can get it done, and if they do get it done, they do it at home. Obviously, beggars can't be choosers and clinching is clinching, I don't care where they do it. I'd prefer it at home, but my heart won't be broken if they do it in Atlanta.
As it stands, all the Mets need to do is win. Simple as that. Easy on paper, a little harder to pull off, but the way this team is playing I think it's plausible and possible.
If the team from New York can take both games today, then a win tomorrow would just be a bonus. It's tough to win two games on the same day, especially with a pitcher making his second start in the big leagues pitching in the night cap.
If the Mets can manage to take all three games, their magic number can be lowered to 11. If the Phillies lose any games, that number will dip even lower. The Mets don't have an off day between now and the end of the season, and if they are going to make the playoffs, it look entirely plausible that they will clinch at home.
Say they take two of three this series, their MN will dip from 14 to 12. Say the Phillies drop two to the Brewers, the number will be at 10 by Monday morning. The Mets then go on a seven game road trip, starting in Washington for a four game set, and then to Turner Field for three.
Let's err on the side of caution, and say the Mets win only four. The number drops to six. Say the Phillies win four over that same span. The number slips down to four, and it's September 22nd.
The Mets finish the season with seven in a row at home, facing the Cubs for four and the Marlins (again?!) for three to bring an end to the regular season. If all goes according to my plan, the Mets MN is four with the rest of their games at home. Seems logical, no?
The Mets lost a coin-flip to the Phillies, and any possible tie breaker will take place in Philly. So hopefully the Mets can get it done, and if they do get it done, they do it at home. Obviously, beggars can't be choosers and clinching is clinching, I don't care where they do it. I'd prefer it at home, but my heart won't be broken if they do it in Atlanta.
As it stands, all the Mets need to do is win. Simple as that. Easy on paper, a little harder to pull off, but the way this team is playing I think it's plausible and possible.
Poll: Mets MVP is Carlos Delgado
In my latest poll, I asked you to vote for who the Mets MVP was in 2008. It was a close race, but here are the results:
Carlos Delgado -- 36%
Jose Reyes -- 28%
Mike Pelfrey -- 14%
David Wright -- 14%
Johan Santana -- 6%
So even though Dayn Perry doesn't think Delgado is an MVP candidate, or even the MVP of the Mets, the fans have voted him in.
I admit, I voted for Reyes, simply for his numbers. But looking at it, Delgado has been more valuable to his team, as opposed to putting up great numbers.
Next poll: Are you surprised with Pelfrey's '08 season?
Carlos Delgado -- 36%
Jose Reyes -- 28%
Mike Pelfrey -- 14%
David Wright -- 14%
Johan Santana -- 6%
So even though Dayn Perry doesn't think Delgado is an MVP candidate, or even the MVP of the Mets, the fans have voted him in.
I admit, I voted for Reyes, simply for his numbers. But looking at it, Delgado has been more valuable to his team, as opposed to putting up great numbers.
Next poll: Are you surprised with Pelfrey's '08 season?
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