Expectations of Eleven: �liver P�rez

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Okay, this is a little funny.

�Dressed in a white warm-up suit,� David Lennon of Newsday explains, �he hopped out of the passenger side of a white Ford Expedition, walked up to the clubhouse door and pulled on the handle. It was locked.�

[Edgy MD]

I'm intrigued by the white warmup suit.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

There have to be matching accessories. But what kind?

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

My expectations for Perez are minimal. I will be pleasantly surprised if he can become a contributing member of the Mets in 2011. Any useful innings that the team can get out of him are a bonus in my mind.

[Guest El Segundo Escupidor]

My facial hair prediction was way off.

[ashie62]

Released final week of spring train complete with a great read Ollie rant.

[Benjamin Grimm]

New York Times wrote: �I said, �Here�s my feelings,� � Collins said of the meeting. � �Maybe you need a fresh start. Maybe you need a different role.� He said, �Well, if that�s what you want me to do.� I said: �No, you have to want to do it. You have to buy into it. If you don�t, it�s not going to work. And so if you feel you want a shot, that you can make this club as a starter, then by God, you�re going to be given that opportunity. And then as we get into spring training we�ll see what the results will be.� �

http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/14/perez-tells-mets-he-wants-to-start/

I've already reached the point where, when I read Terry Collins' words, I hear his voice in my head. I don't get there with many people. I'm rather surprised to find out that I did get there with Terry.

[Edgy MD]

I enjoy people who puncuate their comments with "By God."

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Does Collins remind anyone else of a more-benevolent (so far) Hank's dad from King of the Hill?

[G-Fafif]

Does Collins remind anyone else of a more-benevolent (so far) Hank's dad from King of the Hill?

Terry Collins: The Shinless wonder.

[seawolf17]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Does Collins remind anyone else of a more-benevolent (so far) Hank's dad from King of the Hill?

By God, he does!

[Fman99]

seawolf17 wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Does Collins remind anyone else of a more-benevolent (so far) Hank's dad from King of the Hill? By God, he does!

"Cotton" Collins. I love it.

By the way, Joel Sherman is a #fucking #retard.

[Ceetar]

Fman99 wrote: seawolf17 wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Does Collins remind anyone else of a more-benevolent (so far) Hank's dad from King of the Hill? By God, he does! "Cotton" Collins. I love it. By the way, Joel Sherman is a #fucking #retard.

yes. do i want to know what he said this time?

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Joel Sherman wrote: All Ollie Perez stories must cease now until one begins: The #Mets today released Ollie Perez ... #notinteresting =#004000]8:20 AM Feb 14th via �berTwitter

[batmagadanleadoff]

Some quick notes from the Mets' 5-4 win today over Atlanta: Chris Young looked good. Oliver Perez did not.... After a decent first inning -- one run allowed on a hard-hit double and a well-placed singled -- Perez unraveled in his second inning. He walked three consecutive batters to load the bases and plate a run. Then he gave up a two-run single to a minor-leaguer named Shawn Bowman. A base-running error ended the inning and saved Perez.

http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2011/02/oliver_perez_allows_four_runs.html

Expectations for the margarita machine have sunken so low that he's considered to have had a decent inning when he gives up a run on two hits.

[MFS62]

Could also have said, "Former Mets minor leaguer Shawn Bowman".

Later

[Benjamin Grimm]

3-4, 3.13 in Double A Harrisburg.