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.
7/19/08
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.
Suggestions
Lame post, I know.
I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or changes to this site that they would be willing to share. Design, articles, whatever.
Either leave a comment or shoot me an e-mail.
Thanks!
I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or changes to this site that they would be willing to share. Design, articles, whatever.
Either leave a comment or shoot me an e-mail.
Thanks!
Maybe there is hope for sports radio in New York and his name is Craig Carton
Joe Beningno, stinks. Mike Francessa, hack. Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, fool. Craig Carton...
While a case probably could be made that Carton belongs on the above list, I rather like him. He's a lifelong New York Mets fan, so I know he's a smart man. Some of the things he's said have been pretty dumb, like when he "divorced" the Mets in early June.
After the sweep at the hands of the Padres, Carton began proceedings and took out paperwork to divorce himself from the team. Obviously, he looks like a fool now, but something he said today proved that some people in mainstream media are starting to get with the program.
During a segment this morning Carton started talking about Jason Giambi and his All Star weekend festivities. Carton referenced a photo of Giambi drinking straight from a bottle of Jack Daniels at a club in Las Vegas. Carton then told listeners where to find the photo, and to my shock, it was a blog.
Sure, Deadspin is probably the most popular sports blog, but it's a start. It gives hope to all those lowly bloggers out there that yes, you too might have a chance at greatness. And that greatness is being mentioned by a host on an AM sports radio station.
While a case probably could be made that Carton belongs on the above list, I rather like him. He's a lifelong New York Mets fan, so I know he's a smart man. Some of the things he's said have been pretty dumb, like when he "divorced" the Mets in early June.
After the sweep at the hands of the Padres, Carton began proceedings and took out paperwork to divorce himself from the team. Obviously, he looks like a fool now, but something he said today proved that some people in mainstream media are starting to get with the program.
During a segment this morning Carton started talking about Jason Giambi and his All Star weekend festivities. Carton referenced a photo of Giambi drinking straight from a bottle of Jack Daniels at a club in Las Vegas. Carton then told listeners where to find the photo, and to my shock, it was a blog.
Sure, Deadspin is probably the most popular sports blog, but it's a start. It gives hope to all those lowly bloggers out there that yes, you too might have a chance at greatness. And that greatness is being mentioned by a host on an AM sports radio station.
Early Morning Madness: Tied for first place edition
Absolutely no one saw this coming. If you told me the Mets would rattle of 10 straight wins, and the tenth would see Johan Santana only last four innings, I would have told you to get away from me, you crazy human being.
Amazin'.
I've been wondering what the reaction is going to be once the Mets lose that fateful game. I'm sure, even though they will have won 10 or more in a row, fans will whine and complain about something and start demanding trades, cuts, and firings.
Just wait.
Yesterday, the Phillies traded for Joe Blanton from the A's.
I think Blanton will help them a bit, but it seems like a small patch to a much bigger hole. He is 5-12 on the year, with an ERA just below five (4.96). He is a good innings eater, going for 230 last season, but I think the Phillies are going to need more than that to hang tough.
It's time to put Luis Castillo, Orlando Hernandez, and Moises Alou in an air conditioned bus, send them down the coast, and have them placed into Del Boca Vista Retirement Facility.
Maybe the Mets could even buy them a Cadillac, a tip calculator, and one of those fancy pens that can write upside down.
And when they get there, each would have a card on the kitchen table of his new condo, signed "Love, Jerry...Manuel."
Amazin'.
I've been wondering what the reaction is going to be once the Mets lose that fateful game. I'm sure, even though they will have won 10 or more in a row, fans will whine and complain about something and start demanding trades, cuts, and firings.
Just wait.
** * **
Yesterday, the Phillies traded for Joe Blanton from the A's.
I think Blanton will help them a bit, but it seems like a small patch to a much bigger hole. He is 5-12 on the year, with an ERA just below five (4.96). He is a good innings eater, going for 230 last season, but I think the Phillies are going to need more than that to hang tough.
** * **
It's time to put Luis Castillo, Orlando Hernandez, and Moises Alou in an air conditioned bus, send them down the coast, and have them placed into Del Boca Vista Retirement Facility.
Maybe the Mets could even buy them a Cadillac, a tip calculator, and one of those fancy pens that can write upside down.
And when they get there, each would have a card on the kitchen table of his new condo, signed "Love, Jerry...Manuel."
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