Mets owe Saberhagen $250K a year until 2029

Because paying Bobby Bonilla $1.2 million until 2035 just wasn’t enough.

Vote Brad Emaus!

The 2011 All-Star Game ballot is out. And Brad Emaus is on it.

Yes, Bradley Mark Emaus, of the .162/.262/.162  and one RBI major league slash line is on the 2011 All-Star Game ballot.

Yes, B. Emaus, of the 14 games and 42 plate appearances with the New York Mets is on the 2011 All-Star Game ballot.

Yes, Brad E., of the 81 1/3 innings and 53 chances in the field is on the 2011 All-Star Game ballot.

Vote Emaus! Because there’s nothing better than a minor-league player who has been on three teams this month alone making the All-Star Game.

H/T The Sports Section

Mets taking trip to Walter Reed

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Can someone please explain this Mets-themed PostSecret?

I don’t get it.

If it wasn’t urine, what was it?

Quote from Collins–4/21

“I watched on every TV set in the clubhouse. They're charging me for new carpeting in a couple of spots.”

-Terry Collins

I know how you feel, Terry.

Quote from Collins–4/21

"We've been sitting back waiting for **** to happen, but it hasn't happened."

-Terry Collins

This is the lede to a real NY Daily News article

Blah blah blah blah rain blah blah blah Niese blah blah Astros blah blah Mets got spanked. Blah blah, 6-1. We really don't know what else to tell you about this one.

-Andy Martino, NY Daily News

No, seriously. He – and his copy editors – led with that. It wasn’t just a stupid tweet.

Here’s a screengrab, in case you don’t believe me…

I have nothing to add. This stands alone in its stupidity.

Was Brad Emaus given enough time?

The Mets pulled the plug on the Brad Emaus experiment today, designating the Rule 5 draft pick for assignment. This means he’ll be offered back to the Toronto Blue Jays, then put on waivers, allowing any team to claim him.

I think the Mets may have made the move a little too quickly. What do you think?

Meet the real Sidd Finch

A great story about the man who we all know as Sidd Finch.

At least, the guy in the photograph of the most famous pitcher to never live.

Quick quip [Twitter]

Quote from Collins

“Everybody is as frustrated in this room as I am, but we've been in every single game but one. The fight is still there, but we've got to stop making mistakes.”

-Terry Collins

Today in non-news

There’s ‘growing suspicion’ that the Mets will look to trade veterans such as Carlos Beltran, Jose Reyes and Francisco Rodriguez if they are not contending midseason. Plus, Mike Pelfrey could find himself on the block.

-MLBTR, paraphrasing Jon Heyman

No, really?

Izzy & Iggy up, Duda optioned, Boyer DFA’d

Right moves all around.

Boyer had struggled every appearance, and today’s four-run inning did nothing to help. Duda needs more reps at Triple-A.

Thoughts?

One-Sentence Recap: Mets 8–Nationals 4

Here’s one sentence to recap last night’s game…

Though his pitching line won’t reflect it, Chris Capuano pitched well as the Mets bats – including two home runs from Carlos Beltran – delivered in four separate innings to even up the series.

Think you can do better? Leave your one-sentence recap in the comments.

Mets ban tweets at Collins’ pressers

According to Neil Best, the Mets have banned tweeting from Terry Collins’ press conferences. He later tweeted that a reporter is allowed to step out of the room to send his or her tweet.

I, as it should be obvious, do not agree with Best’s stance on the matter – he later tweeted that he finds it “rude and unnecessary.”

Reporters should be free to tweet as they please. The reporters currently handle voice recorders and scribble notes on a pad. Why is a tweet over the line?

I don’t get it.

(H/T JSchil.)

One Sentence Recap: Nationals 6–Mets 2

Here’s one sentence to recap the game…

It’s kind of hard to win a baseball game when you go 0-10 with runners in scoring position.

Think you can do better? Leave your one sentence recap in the comments!

ANNOUNCING: The New York Mets Walk-Up Music Collaboration Project

And now, for a special announcement…

Thanks to a genius idea from Pirates blog Raise the Jolly Roger, passed along by MetsGrrl, I’m happy to announce the beginning of The New York Mets Walk-Up Music Collaboration Project.

The New York Mets Walk-Up Music Collaboration Project (TNYMWUMCP, for short) will be a crowd-sourced, fan-created and maintained document tracking the music that our favorite players on our favorite team have blast over the loudspeakers as they walk to the dish.

If you know of the song and artist a specific Met walks up to, you can add to our list here.

The project’s spreadsheet will always live on this page, so you can refer to it at all times when you want to know what song Jose Reyes walked up to in the third inning of last night’s game or what song Carlos Beltran uses as he walks to the plate.

There’s even a separate tab for past Mets songs to be filed away for reference.

View the document here. And edit it here.

I hope you all think this is as cool as I do.

Please spread the word and contribute!

This article is worse than anything I’ve ever read on Bleacher Report

And this guy is apparently paid for the words he writes.

“Mets are a national punchline” by John Gonzalez on Philly.com.

Here’s his second paragraph…

I was watching the Phils hammer the Astros when an out-of-town score popped up on the screen. The Mets were up big against the Marlins. Manuel was right about learning something. I learned that the Mets still play baseball. They have not disbanded. Wild.

HAHAHA. You’re so funny, “Gonzo”!

And later…

Thankfully, actual on-field competition - or, rather, the lack thereof - between the two teams has never hindered the fan base here from hating the Mets or their fans. That's always been the main draw when the (not-so) Amazin's play the Fightin's. The Mets don't have to be good or even mediocre for you to loathe them and delight in their misery. If anything, curb- stomping them while they're down is just as enjoyable - if not more so. And here's the best part: Philadelphians aren't the only ones doing it now.

Ah, yes. Curb-stomping. How eloquent.

The rest is here. Read at your own risk.

At least some of the comments are level headed.

One Sentence: Phillies 10–Mets 7

Here’s one sentence to explain the game…

The Mets battled back from a 7-0 deficit, only to watch the bullpen let the game slip through their fingers again.

Think you can do better? Leave your one-sentence recap in the comments.

One Sentence: Mets 7–Phillies 1

Here’s one sentence to explain last night’s win…

The Mets bats beat up and knocked Cole Hamels out early, while Chris Young shone in his Mets debut.

Think you can do better? Leave your one sentence recap of the Mets game in the comments!

Twitter Poll: How many wins in Philly?

I took to Twitter to ask how many wins you think the Mets will win in Philly. I say one out of three.

Here’s what you think…

Quote from Collins–4/4

“We talked about it the other day, this us-against-the-world stuff. That’s great as a team phrase kind of thing, but you’ve got to believe you can go out and play.”

-Terry Collins

One Sentence: Mets 9–Marlins 2

Here’s one sentence to explain the game…

Homer- and walk-happy, the Mets bats did more than enough to support R.A. Dickey for their second win of the season.

On David Wright’s clutch

Via today’s game notes…

David Wright collected his 89th career game-winning RBI with his 10th-inning RBI single last night, to tie Mike Piazza for first place in team history.

Still think he’s not “clutch enough”?

One Sentence: Mets 6–Marlins 4

There are so many blog posts and game recaps detailing every nuance of the game. I aim for the Twitter approach: Summing up the game in one sentence. Here’s the first of 2011 (because I forgot to do it last night)…

A strong outing by Jon Niese and Bobby Parnell spoiled by Francisco Rodriguez, but the Mets bats came through in the 10th for the win.

Game Chat: NYM @ FLA [Game 2]

Come chat with your fellow Mets fans…


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Media Madness Winner: Anthony DiComo

Supported by a social media campaign, No. 8 seed Anthony DiComo came out on top of the inaugural Mets Media Madness tournament.

He started his journey by winning a play-in game, and then toppled No. 1 seed Adam Rubin, No. 5 seed Eddie Coleman and finally No. 3 seed David Lennon to become the first beat writer to win the battle.

For his victory, DiComo is presented this trophy…

His name will also be etched onto a plaque, for future tournament winners to be added to…

Congratulations, Anthony. You are the fans favorite beat writer!

Game Chat: NYM @ FLA [Game 1]

Join in to chat with your fellow fans for the
first game of the season!

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2011 Mets Opening Day lineup

1. Jose Reyes, SS
2. Willie Harris, LF
3. David Wright, 3B
4. Carlos Beltran, RF
5. Angel Pagan, CF
6. Ike Davis, 1B
7. Brad Emaus, 2B
8. Josh Thole, C
9. Mike Pelfrey, P

What are your thoughts on the Mets first lineup of 2011?

Game Chat will start at 6:45 p.m.

Championship: Lennon vs. DiComo

It’s down to the final two.

No. 3 seed David Lennon of Newsday versus No. 8 seed Anthony DiComo of MLB.

Vote for your favorite below. Ends at midnight.