The Mets have signed Ken Takahashi, a 39-year-old left handed reliever most recently with Toronto. Here are Takahashi stats from Japan.
Not the lefty I wanted, but better than nothing.
Meanwhile, Will Ohman signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Mets couldn't offer a minor league deal? I don't get that.
3/30/09
Live Blog: BAL @ NYM
The Baltimore Orioles will come to Tradition Field to take on the New York Mets. We'll be chatting all night, so come join the fun.
Livan officially No. 5; How the lineup will look
Two announcements regarding the Mets in '09 spilled from the mouth of Jerry Manuel today.
The big, but totally un-shocking, news out of Port St. Lucie today: Livan Hernandez is the Mets No. 5 starter.
Surprise, surprise.
More importantly, the lineup will likely look like this for most days, even against left-handed starters...
This goes back to a conversation Joe Janish and I had yesterday where we discussed the lineup possibilities. I had Wright batting either third or fifth, but Janish maintained you want your best hitter getting an AB in the first inning. Seems he will get his wish.
I like it. I posted a lineup before with Wright and Beltran switched. I think they're both great hitters and the team won't suffer if they were switched or not. It's probably better to get Wright an AB ASAP. So I can definetely live with this.
The big, but totally un-shocking, news out of Port St. Lucie today: Livan Hernandez is the Mets No. 5 starter.
Surprise, surprise.
More importantly, the lineup will likely look like this for most days, even against left-handed starters...
- Jose Reyes
- Daniel Murphy
- David Wright
- Carlos Delgado
- Carlos Beltran
- Ryan Church
- Brian Schneider
- Luis Castillo
- Pitcher
This goes back to a conversation Joe Janish and I had yesterday where we discussed the lineup possibilities. I had Wright batting either third or fifth, but Janish maintained you want your best hitter getting an AB in the first inning. Seems he will get his wish.
I like it. I posted a lineup before with Wright and Beltran switched. I think they're both great hitters and the team won't suffer if they were switched or not. It's probably better to get Wright an AB ASAP. So I can definetely live with this.
Things I found at Citi Field: Part 5 -- The apples
The next in a series of photos and findings from Citi Field...
The home run apple, probably the most debated topic about moving to a new stadium. I found them both, and they are both much, much larger than I imagined.
The old...
And the new...
Unfortunately, we didn't get to see it in action. There was a home run hit, but they did not raise the apple in celebration.
The home run apple, probably the most debated topic about moving to a new stadium. I found them both, and they are both much, much larger than I imagined.
The old...
And the new...Unfortunately, we didn't get to see it in action. There was a home run hit, but they did not raise the apple in celebration.
Jimmy Gobble on the market again
I still maintain that the Mets need another lefty in their bullpen to start the season.
Jimmy Gobble, a player I campaigned for in the past, was just released by the Texas Rangers. When used correctly, Gobble can get out lefties. He held them to a .200 batting average last year.
Omar Minaya, please go get Gobble!
Jimmy Gobble, a player I campaigned for in the past, was just released by the Texas Rangers. When used correctly, Gobble can get out lefties. He held them to a .200 batting average last year.
Omar Minaya, please go get Gobble!
Things I found at Citi Field: Part 4 -- Food
The next in a series of photos of findings from Citi Field...
One of the most important aspects of attending a baseball game is the food.
First up, we have the normal menu, the ballpark staples, and their prices. As you can see, not all of the food was being offered or all of the signs were posted yet.
And here's a sign that makes little to no sense. Why is a premium beer less expensive than the normal beer? Am I missing something?
Here's the menu for Blue Smoke, which sits out by the center field concourse area. Right next to the shake shack.
And thanks to Joe Janish, I was able to experience one of those pulled pork sandwiches. Of course, I snapped a photo or two before chowing down.
Vegetarians might want to look away for this next shot...
It was delicious, in case you were wondering. Highly recommended. I just wish they gave you a little more pork.
One of the most important aspects of attending a baseball game is the food.
First up, we have the normal menu, the ballpark staples, and their prices. As you can see, not all of the food was being offered or all of the signs were posted yet.
And here's a sign that makes little to no sense. Why is a premium beer less expensive than the normal beer? Am I missing something?Here's the menu for Blue Smoke, which sits out by the center field concourse area. Right next to the shake shack.And thanks to Joe Janish, I was able to experience one of those pulled pork sandwiches. Of course, I snapped a photo or two before chowing down.Vegetarians might want to look away for this next shot...It was delicious, in case you were wondering. Highly recommended. I just wish they gave you a little more pork.
Things I found at Citi Field: Part 3 -- Closed captioning
The next in a series of photos and findings from Citi Field...
We've heard a bit of news lately about SNY and their lack of closed captioning. SNY legally has four years to put closed captioning on their channel, which Neil Best points out would only cost $100,000 for the season.
They are yet to put it on the television, but the Mets have added closed captioning to their new stadium.
These two photos are from when the lineups were being announced. This continued throughout the game, whenever an announcement was made over the PA system.
We've heard a bit of news lately about SNY and their lack of closed captioning. SNY legally has four years to put closed captioning on their channel, which Neil Best points out would only cost $100,000 for the season.
They are yet to put it on the television, but the Mets have added closed captioning to their new stadium.
These two photos are from when the lineups were being announced. This continued throughout the game, whenever an announcement was made over the PA system.
Things I found at Citi Field: Part 2 -- Worst seats in the house
The second in a series of photos and findings from Citi Field...
While wandering the beautiful structure, I made my way to the top of the left field stands. All the way up, at the back of the stadium, I found the worst seats in the house.
Here is the out of town scoreboard (which has it's own problem that will be noted later) that hangs down from the top of the stadium.
It looks nice from this side, but when you get to the seats, there's a bit of an issue. I'm about 5' 7" and when I stand, I could just barely see home plate from behind the scoreboard. Fletch is taller than me, and couldn't see home plate at all.
On top of that, you can't see the left field wall, or most of left field. Anything well hit to left will be quickly out of your sight lines.
For $27 for the Platinum games, you're really not getting your money's worth.
While wandering the beautiful structure, I made my way to the top of the left field stands. All the way up, at the back of the stadium, I found the worst seats in the house.
Here is the out of town scoreboard (which has it's own problem that will be noted later) that hangs down from the top of the stadium.
It looks nice from this side, but when you get to the seats, there's a bit of an issue. I'm about 5' 7" and when I stand, I could just barely see home plate from behind the scoreboard. Fletch is taller than me, and couldn't see home plate at all.On top of that, you can't see the left field wall, or most of left field. Anything well hit to left will be quickly out of your sight lines.For $27 for the Platinum games, you're really not getting your money's worth.
Things I found at Citi Field: Part 1 -- Jeff Wilpon
Here is the first of a series of findings and photographs from my first time in Citi Field...
When I first arrived at Citi Field, we made out way down to the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. Poking my camera through the fence, I started snapping off a few pictures of the place, and trying to take it all in. It's a very cool place and I love atmosphere it gives off.
While my eyes were darting from side to side trying to absorb all that was going on. Something -- rather, someone -- caught my eye.
Oh, hello Jeff Wilpon! That's right. The COO of the Mets was standing just a few feet away. Strangely, no one on my side of the fence seemed to notice him. I started yelling "Jeff! Jeff!" but to no avail.
Here's another shot of Mr. Wilpon riding the escalator.
Well, I found that interesting.
When I first arrived at Citi Field, we made out way down to the Jackie Robinson Rotunda. Poking my camera through the fence, I started snapping off a few pictures of the place, and trying to take it all in. It's a very cool place and I love atmosphere it gives off.
While my eyes were darting from side to side trying to absorb all that was going on. Something -- rather, someone -- caught my eye.
Here's another shot of Mr. Wilpon riding the escalator.
Well, I found that interesting.
3/29/09
Off to Citi Field
On this rain soaked Sunday morning, I'm packing up my media equipment, dragging my roommate out of bed, and heading off to Citi Field for the first time.
Joining me in the park will be Joe Janish, Kerel Cooper and a ton of other Mets fans who bought tickets to a college baseball game just to get a good look around the Mets new digs.
I'll likely be posting short little updates from my BlackBerry and Twitter-ing my thoughts and findings at the new park. A full description, photos and a video or two will likely be posted on Monday and possibly throughout the rest of the week.
Hopefully the weather cooperates and there is a game to attend.
Talk to you later from Citi Field!
Joining me in the park will be Joe Janish, Kerel Cooper and a ton of other Mets fans who bought tickets to a college baseball game just to get a good look around the Mets new digs.
I'll likely be posting short little updates from my BlackBerry and Twitter-ing my thoughts and findings at the new park. A full description, photos and a video or two will likely be posted on Monday and possibly throughout the rest of the week.
Hopefully the weather cooperates and there is a game to attend.
Talk to you later from Citi Field!
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