Sean Green: Heilman has Cooties

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Mets by the Numbers is reporting that Sean Green is a dickhead and a coward for caving into fan pressure to change his uni number for fear of Heilman cooties.

[url:2lgkaf3t]http://mbtn.net/green-blues[/url:2lgkaf3t]

[Guest Edgy DC]

What a huge disrespecting of Ed Glynn.

[metirish]

I hope Green shows more balls on the mound than he has with this act , imagine the conversation if he ever meets up with Heilman.

[Guest Edgy DC]

"I'm glad I didn't have to wear your crappy old number!"

"I'm glad I didn't have to play for your crappy old team!"

"I don't think the roof could handle it!"

"Ooh, good one! What, are you gonna punch me underhanded now?"

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

So... we're booing him on Opening Day, then, right?

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Oh yeah.

[G-Fafif]

Tate...Myers...Coach Niemann...it's a very Randy number.

Perhaps Green is just a prude.

[MFS62]

You'da thought they asked him to wear one of Aaron's dirty jock straps.

Later

[Guest metsguyinmichigan]

I smell another April Fool's joke...

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

No, it's f'real

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2009/04/01/2009-04-01_sean_green_loses_that_number_48_the_same.html

]Sean Green loses that number (48), the same one Aaron Heilman wore BY Adam Rubin DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Wednesday, April 1st 2009, 4:00 AM JUPITER, Fla. - Reliever Sean Green was assigned No. 48 by the Mets after arriving in a trade from the Mariners, since his former No. 54 was already worn by bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello. But Green has learned that Aaron Heilman wore No. 48 as a Met. So resolved to swap his number for anything else by Opening Day, rather than place an added bull's-eye on his back with comparisons to Heilman if he has any early struggles. Coincidentally, Mets players watched Tuesday afternoon throughout their clubhouse as the MLB Network replayed Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS between the Mets and Cardinals. That epic included Endy Chavez's highlight-reel catch as well as Heilman serving up the game-deciding homer in the ninth to Yadier Molina.

[Guest Edgy DC]

The MbtN staff should call and request a brief interview to see if Green will offer some clarification or elaboration.

[Guest cooby]

Wait, isn't Sean Green that fellow with the big ears?

[RealityChuck]

Who gives a rat's ass what number he chooses? Or for what reason? Man, you people go out of your way to get pissed off.

[metirish]

Green gives a rat's ass for sure.

[Guest Edgy DC]

="RealityChuck":3xcivq7l]Who gives a rat's ass what number he chooses? Or for what reason? Man, you people go out of your way to get pissed off.[/quote:3xcivq7l] What do you mean "you people"? I don't know. Maybe the guy who's run a website for ten years and published a book about what numbers the Mets players choose and get assigned. I think he might care.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 02 2009 08:40 AM

="RealityChuck":1ye2bbkw]Who gives a rat's ass what number he chooses? Or for what reason? Man, you people go out of your way to get pissed off.[/quote:1ye2bbkw] Yes, the whole thing is very serious. G-Fafif Apr 02 2009 08:56 AM ="Edgy DC"]The MbtN staff should call and request a brief interview to see if Green will offer some clarification or elaboration. MbtN: Sean, why such a dickhead and coward? Green: No comment. Fman99 Apr 02 2009 09:03 AM As someone who bought JCL's book, and reads it on the toilet all the time, I have to say that I am fine with Green changing his number. Not sure why it makes him such a bad guy. Maybe I'm missing something. John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 02 2009 09:13 AM Geez. It's about irony and ridiculousness and stuff. The fans booed the last guy out of town, supposedly for being unable to stand up to the pressure, but they'll applaud the next guy when his first act is to surrender to fan pressure immediately. For Green, it's another unnecessary unkindness to Heilman whose success to this point in his career he ought to be striving for and not mocking. Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something. G-Fafif Apr 02 2009 09:17 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something. "My mom was born on April 8 -- same as Gary Carter. I was just goofing around about Heilman. I have great respect for Aaron and would love to accomplish as much in my career as he has in his. But really this is about my mom -- and Gary Carter." Free of charge, Sean. Edgy DC Apr 02 2009 09:20 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":2qsz0p1b]Geez. It's about irony and ridiculousness and stuff. The fans booed the last guy out of town, supposedly for being unable to stand up to the pressure, but they'll applaud the next guy when his first act is to surrender to fan pressure immediately. For Green, it's another unnecessary unkindness to Heilman whose success to this point in his career he ought to be striving for and not mocking. Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something.[/quote:2qsz0p1b] Huzzah. metirish Apr 02 2009 09:24 AM ="G-Fafif"] ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something. "My mom was born on April 8 -- same as Gary Carter. I was just goofing around about Heilman. I have great respect for Aaron and would love to accomplish as much in my career as he has in his. But really this is about my mom -- and Gary Carter." Free of charge, Sean. Green could go the Carter route and say he spoke to Heilman and assured him he was joking and doesn't want his job.... batmagadanleadoff Apr 02 2009 09:34 AM ="metirish":167yrk65]Green could go the Carter route and say he spoke to Heilman and assured him he was joking and doesn't want his job....[/quote:167yrk65] ... or his old number. seawolf17 Apr 02 2009 12:09 PM "I'll wear 48!! Can I manage the team now?" themetfairy Apr 02 2009 12:49 PM Maybe Green is less concerned about the fans than he is about his own preparation. Baseball players are generally a superstitious group. If somehow having Heilman's number is messing with Green's mental preparation for the season, then it's better for all of us to give him a new number and let him have a fresh start. If he's a head case, then let him be a productive head case for us. Zvon Apr 02 2009 01:00 PM This is a nice lil bit of P.R. to start his stint with. By "nice lil bit" I mean ridiculous. Welcome to NY Green. The sharks are not even in the pool yet and you're bleeding. metirish Apr 03 2009 05:14 PM Green wearing #48 tonight . what's the story? John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 06 2009 11:15 AM Green wearing No. 50, MBTN is reporting. Edgy DC Apr 06 2009 11:22 AM And since when is he from Hawaii? A Boy Named Seo Apr 06 2009 11:27 AM Ballsy move wearing 50 after Victor Diaz's 2005 season. Does he think we forget shit like that? Gwreck Apr 07 2009 09:21 AM My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either. Frayed Knot Apr 07 2009 11:04 AM ="Gwreck":iw6823nj]My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either.[/quote:iw6823nj] Yeah think about that; - Sanchez has 1/2 of 1 good year as a Met. He then gets injured in a late-night taxi accident (just had to get Dominican food at that hour, huh?) and spends the remainder of 2+ seasons either injured, out of shape, ineffective, or some combination of the above. - Heilman, on the other hand, turns in 3 seasons of 3.00-3.50 ERAs and sub-1.20 WHiPs before having a lousy season and HE's the one with cooties?!? I know Green is reacting more the the fans' reaction to Heilman/Sanchez but it kind of shows how the thinking is messed up all around. Fman99 Apr 07 2009 11:11 AM ="Frayed Knot":1dj3ixm0] ="Gwreck":1dj3ixm0]My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either.[/quote:1dj3ixm0] Yeah think about that; - Sanchez has 1/2 of 1 good year as a Met. He then gets injured in a late-night taxi accident (just had to get Dominican food at that hour, huh?) and spends the remainder of 2+ seasons either injured, out of shape, ineffective, or some combination of the above. - Heilman, on the other hand, turns in 3 seasons of 3.00-3.50 ERAs and sub-1.20 WHiPs before having a lousy season and HE's the one with cooties?!? I know Green is reacting more the the fans' reaction to Heilman/Sanchez but it kind of shows how the thinking is messed up all around.[/quote:1dj3ixm0] The SNY booth actually broached the subject when Green came in. The reasoning they gave was that Green had always worn a number "in the 50s" before and wanted to switch back into that range. They made no mention of Heilman or Fortyeightgate as I will now call it.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

="RealityChuck":1ye2bbkw]Who gives a rat's ass what number he chooses? Or for what reason? Man, you people go out of your way to get pissed off.[/quote:1ye2bbkw] Yes, the whole thing is very serious.

G-Fafif Apr 02 2009 08:56 AM

="Edgy DC"]The MbtN staff should call and request a brief interview to see if Green will offer some clarification or elaboration. MbtN: Sean, why such a dickhead and coward? Green: No comment.

Fman99 Apr 02 2009 09:03 AM

As someone who bought JCL's book, and reads it on the toilet all the time, I have to say that I am fine with Green changing his number. Not sure why it makes him such a bad guy. Maybe I'm missing something.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 02 2009 09:13 AM

Geez. It's about irony and ridiculousness and stuff. The fans booed the last guy out of town, supposedly for being unable to stand up to the pressure, but they'll applaud the next guy when his first act is to surrender to fan pressure immediately. For Green, it's another unnecessary unkindness to Heilman whose success to this point in his career he ought to be striving for and not mocking. Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something.

G-Fafif Apr 02 2009 09:17 AM

="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something. "My mom was born on April 8 -- same as Gary Carter. I was just goofing around about Heilman. I have great respect for Aaron and would love to accomplish as much in my career as he has in his. But really this is about my mom -- and Gary Carter." Free of charge, Sean.

Edgy DC Apr 02 2009 09:20 AM

="John Cougar Lunchbucket":2qsz0p1b]Geez. It's about irony and ridiculousness and stuff. The fans booed the last guy out of town, supposedly for being unable to stand up to the pressure, but they'll applaud the next guy when his first act is to surrender to fan pressure immediately. For Green, it's another unnecessary unkindness to Heilman whose success to this point in his career he ought to be striving for and not mocking. Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something.[/quote:2qsz0p1b] Huzzah. metirish Apr 02 2009 09:24 AM ="G-Fafif"] ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something. "My mom was born on April 8 -- same as Gary Carter. I was just goofing around about Heilman. I have great respect for Aaron and would love to accomplish as much in my career as he has in his. But really this is about my mom -- and Gary Carter." Free of charge, Sean. Green could go the Carter route and say he spoke to Heilman and assured him he was joking and doesn't want his job.... batmagadanleadoff Apr 02 2009 09:34 AM ="metirish":167yrk65]Green could go the Carter route and say he spoke to Heilman and assured him he was joking and doesn't want his job....[/quote:167yrk65] ... or his old number. seawolf17 Apr 02 2009 12:09 PM "I'll wear 48!! Can I manage the team now?" themetfairy Apr 02 2009 12:49 PM Maybe Green is less concerned about the fans than he is about his own preparation. Baseball players are generally a superstitious group. If somehow having Heilman's number is messing with Green's mental preparation for the season, then it's better for all of us to give him a new number and let him have a fresh start. If he's a head case, then let him be a productive head case for us. Zvon Apr 02 2009 01:00 PM This is a nice lil bit of P.R. to start his stint with. By "nice lil bit" I mean ridiculous. Welcome to NY Green. The sharks are not even in the pool yet and you're bleeding. metirish Apr 03 2009 05:14 PM Green wearing #48 tonight . what's the story? John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 06 2009 11:15 AM Green wearing No. 50, MBTN is reporting. Edgy DC Apr 06 2009 11:22 AM And since when is he from Hawaii? A Boy Named Seo Apr 06 2009 11:27 AM Ballsy move wearing 50 after Victor Diaz's 2005 season. Does he think we forget shit like that? Gwreck Apr 07 2009 09:21 AM My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either. Frayed Knot Apr 07 2009 11:04 AM ="Gwreck":iw6823nj]My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either.[/quote:iw6823nj] Yeah think about that; - Sanchez has 1/2 of 1 good year as a Met. He then gets injured in a late-night taxi accident (just had to get Dominican food at that hour, huh?) and spends the remainder of 2+ seasons either injured, out of shape, ineffective, or some combination of the above. - Heilman, on the other hand, turns in 3 seasons of 3.00-3.50 ERAs and sub-1.20 WHiPs before having a lousy season and HE's the one with cooties?!? I know Green is reacting more the the fans' reaction to Heilman/Sanchez but it kind of shows how the thinking is messed up all around. Fman99 Apr 07 2009 11:11 AM ="Frayed Knot":1dj3ixm0] ="Gwreck":1dj3ixm0]My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either.[/quote:1dj3ixm0] Yeah think about that; - Sanchez has 1/2 of 1 good year as a Met. He then gets injured in a late-night taxi accident (just had to get Dominican food at that hour, huh?) and spends the remainder of 2+ seasons either injured, out of shape, ineffective, or some combination of the above. - Heilman, on the other hand, turns in 3 seasons of 3.00-3.50 ERAs and sub-1.20 WHiPs before having a lousy season and HE's the one with cooties?!? I know Green is reacting more the the fans' reaction to Heilman/Sanchez but it kind of shows how the thinking is messed up all around.[/quote:1dj3ixm0] The SNY booth actually broached the subject when Green came in. The reasoning they gave was that Green had always worn a number "in the 50s" before and wanted to switch back into that range. They made no mention of Heilman or Fortyeightgate as I will now call it.

[G-Fafif]

="Edgy DC"]The MbtN staff should call and request a brief interview to see if Green will offer some clarification or elaboration.

MbtN: Sean, why such a dickhead and coward?
Green: No comment.

[Fman99]

As someone who bought JCL's book, and reads it on the toilet all the time, I have to say that I am fine with Green changing his number.

Not sure why it makes him such a bad guy. Maybe I'm missing something.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Geez. It's about irony and ridiculousness and stuff.

The fans booed the last guy out of town, supposedly for being unable to stand up to the pressure, but they'll applaud the next guy when his first act is to surrender to fan pressure immediately. For Green, it's another unnecessary unkindness to Heilman whose success to this point in his career he ought to be striving for and not mocking.

Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something.

[G-Fafif]

="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something.

"My mom was born on April 8 -- same as Gary Carter. I was just goofing around about Heilman. I have great respect for Aaron and would love to accomplish as much in my career as he has in his. But really this is about my mom -- and Gary Carter."

Free of charge, Sean.

[Guest Edgy DC]

="John Cougar Lunchbucket":2qsz0p1b]Geez. It's about irony and ridiculousness and stuff. The fans booed the last guy out of town, supposedly for being unable to stand up to the pressure, but they'll applaud the next guy when his first act is to surrender to fan pressure immediately. For Green, it's another unnecessary unkindness to Heilman whose success to this point in his career he ought to be striving for and not mocking. Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something.[/quote:2qsz0p1b] Huzzah.

metirish Apr 02 2009 09:24 AM

="G-Fafif"] ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something. "My mom was born on April 8 -- same as Gary Carter. I was just goofing around about Heilman. I have great respect for Aaron and would love to accomplish as much in my career as he has in his. But really this is about my mom -- and Gary Carter." Free of charge, Sean. Green could go the Carter route and say he spoke to Heilman and assured him he was joking and doesn't want his job....

batmagadanleadoff Apr 02 2009 09:34 AM

="metirish":167yrk65]Green could go the Carter route and say he spoke to Heilman and assured him he was joking and doesn't want his job....[/quote:167yrk65] ... or his old number. seawolf17 Apr 02 2009 12:09 PM "I'll wear 48!! Can I manage the team now?" themetfairy Apr 02 2009 12:49 PM Maybe Green is less concerned about the fans than he is about his own preparation. Baseball players are generally a superstitious group. If somehow having Heilman's number is messing with Green's mental preparation for the season, then it's better for all of us to give him a new number and let him have a fresh start. If he's a head case, then let him be a productive head case for us. Zvon Apr 02 2009 01:00 PM This is a nice lil bit of P.R. to start his stint with. By "nice lil bit" I mean ridiculous. Welcome to NY Green. The sharks are not even in the pool yet and you're bleeding. metirish Apr 03 2009 05:14 PM Green wearing #48 tonight . what's the story? John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 06 2009 11:15 AM Green wearing No. 50, MBTN is reporting. Edgy DC Apr 06 2009 11:22 AM And since when is he from Hawaii? A Boy Named Seo Apr 06 2009 11:27 AM Ballsy move wearing 50 after Victor Diaz's 2005 season. Does he think we forget shit like that? Gwreck Apr 07 2009 09:21 AM My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either. Frayed Knot Apr 07 2009 11:04 AM ="Gwreck":iw6823nj]My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either.[/quote:iw6823nj] Yeah think about that; - Sanchez has 1/2 of 1 good year as a Met. He then gets injured in a late-night taxi accident (just had to get Dominican food at that hour, huh?) and spends the remainder of 2+ seasons either injured, out of shape, ineffective, or some combination of the above. - Heilman, on the other hand, turns in 3 seasons of 3.00-3.50 ERAs and sub-1.20 WHiPs before having a lousy season and HE's the one with cooties?!? I know Green is reacting more the the fans' reaction to Heilman/Sanchez but it kind of shows how the thinking is messed up all around. Fman99 Apr 07 2009 11:11 AM ="Frayed Knot":1dj3ixm0] ="Gwreck":1dj3ixm0]My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either.[/quote:1dj3ixm0] Yeah think about that; - Sanchez has 1/2 of 1 good year as a Met. He then gets injured in a late-night taxi accident (just had to get Dominican food at that hour, huh?) and spends the remainder of 2+ seasons either injured, out of shape, ineffective, or some combination of the above. - Heilman, on the other hand, turns in 3 seasons of 3.00-3.50 ERAs and sub-1.20 WHiPs before having a lousy season and HE's the one with cooties?!? I know Green is reacting more the the fans' reaction to Heilman/Sanchez but it kind of shows how the thinking is messed up all around.[/quote:1dj3ixm0] The SNY booth actually broached the subject when Green came in. The reasoning they gave was that Green had always worn a number "in the 50s" before and wanted to switch back into that range. They made no mention of Heilman or Fortyeightgate as I will now call it.

[metirish]

="G-Fafif"] ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Now, if Green wanted to change his number I got no problem with that, but he ought to concoct some story about his Mom's birthday or something. "My mom was born on April 8 -- same as Gary Carter. I was just goofing around about Heilman. I have great respect for Aaron and would love to accomplish as much in my career as he has in his. But really this is about my mom -- and Gary Carter." Free of charge, Sean.

Green could go the Carter route and say he spoke to Heilman and assured him he was joking and doesn't want his job....

[batmagadanleadoff]

="metirish":167yrk65]Green could go the Carter route and say he spoke to Heilman and assured him he was joking and doesn't want his job....[/quote:167yrk65] ... or his old number.

seawolf17 Apr 02 2009 12:09 PM

"I'll wear 48!! Can I manage the team now?"

themetfairy Apr 02 2009 12:49 PM

Maybe Green is less concerned about the fans than he is about his own preparation. Baseball players are generally a superstitious group. If somehow having Heilman's number is messing with Green's mental preparation for the season, then it's better for all of us to give him a new number and let him have a fresh start. If he's a head case, then let him be a productive head case for us.

Zvon Apr 02 2009 01:00 PM

This is a nice lil bit of P.R. to start his stint with. By "nice lil bit" I mean ridiculous. Welcome to NY Green. The sharks are not even in the pool yet and you're bleeding.

metirish Apr 03 2009 05:14 PM

Green wearing #48 tonight . what's the story?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 06 2009 11:15 AM

Green wearing No. 50, MBTN is reporting.

Edgy DC Apr 06 2009 11:22 AM

And since when is he from Hawaii?

A Boy Named Seo Apr 06 2009 11:27 AM

Ballsy move wearing 50 after Victor Diaz's 2005 season. Does he think we forget shit like that?

Gwreck Apr 07 2009 09:21 AM

My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either.

Frayed Knot Apr 07 2009 11:04 AM

="Gwreck":iw6823nj]My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either.[/quote:iw6823nj] Yeah think about that; - Sanchez has 1/2 of 1 good year as a Met. He then gets injured in a late-night taxi accident (just had to get Dominican food at that hour, huh?) and spends the remainder of 2+ seasons either injured, out of shape, ineffective, or some combination of the above. - Heilman, on the other hand, turns in 3 seasons of 3.00-3.50 ERAs and sub-1.20 WHiPs before having a lousy season and HE's the one with cooties?!? I know Green is reacting more the the fans' reaction to Heilman/Sanchez but it kind of shows how the thinking is messed up all around. Fman99 Apr 07 2009 11:11 AM ="Frayed Knot":1dj3ixm0] ="Gwreck":1dj3ixm0]My first thought was that it wasn't as if Duaner exactly distinguished himself last year, either.[/quote:1dj3ixm0] Yeah think about that; - Sanchez has 1/2 of 1 good year as a Met. He then gets injured in a late-night taxi accident (just had to get Dominican food at that hour, huh?) and spends the remainder of 2+ seasons either injured, out of shape, ineffective, or some combination of the above. - Heilman, on the other hand, turns in 3 seasons of 3.00-3.50 ERAs and sub-1.20 WHiPs before having a lousy season and HE's the one with cooties?!? I know Green is reacting more the the fans' reaction to Heilman/Sanchez but it kind of shows how the thinking is messed up all around.[/quote:1dj3ixm0] The SNY booth actually broached the subject when Green came in. The reasoning they gave was that Green had always worn a number "in the 50s" before and wanted to switch back into that range. They made no mention of Heilman or Fortyeightgate as I will now call it.

[seawolf17]

"I'll wear 48!! Can I manage the team now?"

[Guest themetfairy]

Maybe Green is less concerned about the fans than he is about his own preparation.

Baseball players are generally a superstitious group. If somehow having Heilman's number is messing with Green's mental preparation for the season, then it's better for all of us to give him a new number and let him have a fresh start.

If he's a head case, then let him be a productive head case for us.

[Zvon]

This is a nice lil bit of P.R. to start his stint with.
By "nice lil bit" I mean ridiculous.

Welcome to NY Green.
The sharks are not even in the pool yet and you're bleeding.

[metirish]

Green wearing #48 tonight . what's the story?

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Green wearing No. 50, MBTN is reporting.

[Guest Edgy DC]

And since when is he from Hawaii?

[A Boy Named Seo]

Ballsy move wearing 50 after Victor Diaz's 2005 season. Does he think we forget shit like that?