K-Rod

[Willets Point]

But...but, he's not a real Met.

See, this is how Yankees fans live with themselves.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

This has absolutely nothing to do with anything, really... but, um, that's a little unusual.

How many major leaguers have converted to Santeria is impossible to say because most, aware of the stigma the religion has in the United States, refuse to talk about their faith. "It's like the forbidden fruit," said one player. "It's something personal. It's something you don't talk about." But among those who have acknowledged their devotion are Angels pitcher Francisco Rodriguez and Florida Marlins third baseman Miguel Cabrera -- both Venezuelan -- and the White Sox's Cuban-born pitcher Jose Contreras, all of whom have been All-Stars and won World Series rings. Others, such as Cincinnati Reds shortstop Alex Gonzalez and Chicago Cubs infielder Ronny Cedeno, have experimented with it. "It's something beautiful," said Contreras, who became a babalao, or Santeria high priest, before defecting from Cuba in 2002. "And it helps me a lot. It gives me peace and tranquillity, but more than that." Rodriguez, who points to the heavens after each save, also says Santeria brought him a calmness on the field. "I'm not trying to do it to help me," he said. "I've been with [santeria] for a while. I like it. [but] I'm Catholic too. You cannot do anything without God."

[G-Fafif]

The footage of the car whisking Rodriguez from Citi Field to court looked like an outtake from one of Wright's Lincoln commercials.

[Frayed Knot]

Willets Point wrote: But...but, he's not a real Met. See, this is how Yankees fans live with themselves.

LOL -- That would be the major difference as to how something like this would be handled on the other side of town.
Well, that plus the fact that the folks at YES would take their marching orders from MFY-mgmt as to what they were allowed to say about it.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

G-Fafif wrote: The footage of the car whisking Rodriguez from Citi Field to court looked like an outtake from one of Wright's Lincoln commercials.

Not Ford? Jail time is a pretty effective way to get Edge.

[G-Fafif]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: G-Fafif wrote: The footage of the car whisking Rodriguez from Citi Field to court looked like an outtake from one of Wright's Lincoln commercials. Not Ford? Jail time is a pretty effective way to get Edge.

The game has officially been changed.

[dgwphotography]

Let me get this straight - they couldn't align the bullpens correctly at first, but they made sure they had a holding cell in the stadium?

[G-Fafif]

dgwphotography wrote: Let me get this straight - they couldn't align the bullpens correctly at first, but they made sure they had a holding cell in the stadium?

I wonder if there's any angle at all from which security can see the entire holding cell, or if a little bit of it cuts off no matter where you're stationed.

[Guest themetfairy]

dgwphotography wrote: Let me get this straight - they couldn't align the bullpens correctly at first, but they made sure they had a holding cell in the stadium?

And exactly why is this a surprise?

[Willets Point]

[Guest Edgy DC]

Got to like how he did it in blue with the orange outlines --- on seperate material which he adhered to his back.

I never understand folks dropping three figures on a replica jersey of a big acquisition who hasn't done anything for their team yet.

[Ceetar]

metsmarathon wrote: what sounds worse? third-degree assault, or misdemeanor assault? also, the mets would be foolish to have allowed the "father in law" to leave the premises in anything other than an ambulance. furthermore, the "father in law" would have been foolish to leave the premises in anything other than an ambulance if he intended to subsequently press charges. my cynical side wonders if there will be a civil suit...

Probably. Unless they make up. If not, a suit, custody, etc. Gonna get messy.

[Ceetar]

Edgy DC wrote: Got to like how he did it in blue with the orange outlines --- on seperate material which he adhered to his back. I never understand folks dropping three figures on a replica jersey of a big acquisition who hasn't done anything for their team yet.

If you've got the money I guess. Could buy it second-hand on the internet too. Frankie's not quite a new acquisition though, He's been here long enough to be a contributing factor.. The could of Bay jerseys out there though..

[G-Fafif]

Edgy DC wrote: I never understand folks dropping three figures on a replica jersey of a big acquisition who hasn't done anything for their team yet.

I agree -- Graiffen's been nothing but a bust.

[Guest 86-Dreamer]

Unfortunately, it looks like this may be more than a dust-up between two adult men. Frankie may have some things in common with Bret Myers. From the ESPN account http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5457861 :

During the arraignment, the judge, the Honorable Mary R. O'Donoghue, ordered two orders of protection -- one for Rodriguez's wife Daian Pena and one for his father-in-law. The district attorney described the incident to the judge and said that other violent episodes between Rodriguez and his common-law wife are being investigated in Venezuela and California.

[Ceetar]

Certainly doesn't sound good. Still wonder what the provocation was. I can't see that Frankie was just pissed off for no reason and stormed into the family area and asked his wife to get her father and just started beating on him without instigation.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Ceetar wrote: Certainly doesn't sound good. Still wonder what the provocation was. I can't see that Frankie was just pissed off for no reason and stormed into the family area and asked his wife to get her father and just started beating on him without instigation.

What.
The.
Fuck.

Listen to Beltran.

"No one should act like that. It doesn't matter if the team did whatever it did. No one should act like that."

[batmagadanleadoff]

Because an admission and an apology absolves a multi-million dollar a year athlete of anything:

Jose Reyes wrote: "I don't know exactly what happened," Reyes said. "You don't want to see that happen, especially here at the ballpark. I hope he comes clean about what happened because we need him here."

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5457861

[Ceetar]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Ceetar wrote: Certainly doesn't sound good. Still wonder what the provocation was. I can't see that Frankie was just pissed off for no reason and stormed into the family area and asked his wife to get her father and just started beating on him without instigation. What. The. Fuck. Listen to Beltran. "No one should act like that. It doesn't matter if the team did whatever it did. No one should act like that."

not condoning/judging. I'm just nosy at this point.

[batmagadanleadoff]

"Maybe it's a distraction we need," Francoeur said. "Not to say it's a good thing. But maybe at the end of the day we can turn it into a positive. I know for [K-Rod] it's between him and his family."

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5457861

This ********** doesn't know how to shut up. If words were hits, this guy'd be the MVP. I've never heard of such a crappy player that yapped as much as Frenchy.

[Ceetar]

batmagadanleadoff wrote: "Maybe it's a distraction we need," Francoeur said. "Not to say it's a good thing. But maybe at the end of the day we can turn it into a positive. I know for [K-Rod] it's between him and his family." http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5457861 This ********** doesn't know how to shut up. If words were hits, this guy'd be the MVP. I've never heard of such a crappy player that yapped as much as Frenchy.

Being on the bench just gives him _more_ time to run his mouth.

[Guest Edgy DC]

I'm certainly of the hope that Rodriguez is the big problem and it gives the team nothing but relief to see him get his. I doubt it shakes out that way, but we'll see.

[metirish]

I really hate that this punk is representing the team I love, his performence on the mound I can excuse but this?, bollox.

[Zvon]

Somehow I did not hear about this til within the last hour.
Lots to read here.
Right off the top I'll say this is pretty fucked up bad stuff about (or maybe just relating to) the Mets.

[Fman99]

Willets Point wrote: Did Frankie first load the bases before punching out his father-in-law?

Genius.

[Fman99]

This whole thread is great -- it's the reason I hang around this joint. It's the perfect mix of insight, smarmy jokes and scathing contempt for management. It's like carpooling with the Manson family.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Ceetar wrote: Edgy DC wrote: Got to like how he did it in blue with the orange outlines --- on seperate material which he adhered to his back. I never understand folks dropping three figures on a replica jersey of a big acquisition who hasn't done anything for their team yet. If you've got the money I guess. Could buy it second-hand on the internet too. Frankie's not quite a new acquisition though, He's been here long enough to be a contributing factor.. The could of Bay jerseys out there though..

But he hasn't really been a contributing factor, unless you mean contributing to embarassment. Or contributing to the bloated payroll. He's been a standard issue closer --- pitching more or less well, but not so well that it justifies building the game strategy around him the way they do.

[Guest themetfairy]

Fman99 wrote: It's like carpooling with the Manson family.

Here's our new t-shirt tag line!

[Guest Edgy DC]

[Guest The Second Spitter]

Here's a little number I'd like to dedicate to Frankie;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7kYVjL2lps

(If I had more time I'd have a go at writing a parody).