Benjamin Grimm

So the streak is still going. Rule 9.23 wrote: What are the rules for an MLB hitting streak? A consecutive-game hitting streak shall not be terminated if all of a batter's plate appearances (one or more) in a game result in a base on balls, hit batsman, defensive interference or obstruction or a sacrifice bunt. The streak shall terminate if the player has a sacrifice fly and no hit.

How about this, for six divisions of six: EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox New York Mets New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Washington Nationals EASTERN CONFERENCE GREAT LAKES Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Guardians Detroit Tigers Montreal Expos Pittsburgh Pirates Toronto Blue Jays EASTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHEAST Atlanta Braves Charlotte Knights Miami Marlins Nashville Sounds Orlando Fire Frogs Tampa Bay Rays WESTERN CONFERENCE GREAT LAKES Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins St. Louis Cardinals WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST Arizona Diamondbacks Colorado Rockies Houston Astros Las Vegas A's San Antonio Missions Texas Rangers WESTERN CONFERENCE PACIFIC Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Seattle Mariners Vancouver Canadians

I had to look up "Gronk". I thought it was going to be some kind of a cartoon character, like Groot or Gru.

I don't quite get all this talk about building something in the parking lot. Don't people still drive to Citi Field? Isn't there a need for parking??? If the plan is to include a multi-story parking garage as part of the project... Yuck. I'd hate to get trapped on the upper floor of the garage as the game traffic is letting out. I had that experience at Yankee Stadium after Tom Seaver's 300th win. It took me forever to get out of there.

I agree. I'd rather see them add six teams and have six divisions of six teams each.

If they really wanted it to look like a Super Bowl ad, it would include cute CGI animals drinking beer.

Edgy MD wrote: TO HELL WITH THE OLIGOPOLY!! Is that a Double-A team somewhere?

This will (thankfully) never happen.

Edgy MD wrote: Mr. Met really doesn't do a lot of bad work, does he? I liked Diaz's bit!

"You go around the world, and you see people and they're wearing Yankee hats." This is very true. I've been to five continents, and I've seen Yankees caps all over the place. I've rarely seen a Mets cap, other than the one on my own head. Once in Lisbon, and once in Paris, I encountered fellow fans who gave me a thumbs up. And a Nationals fan in Peru who tried taunting me. (It was 2015, so hah!) But a couple of times I've seen locals wearing a Mets cap and had to sadly assume that they bought it thinking it was a Yankees cap. I once had a local in Botswana offer to buy my Mets cap because, as he said, "I love New York. I respect the New York Yankees." I told him that wasn't the way to win favor with me.

If this is about in part building the brand then why air only locally? That's a good question. Maybe they figure it will get worldwide exposure on the Internet because it's a "Super Bowl Commercial"?

At this point, why not? I do hope that a team ends up in Las Vegas, because Nevada is a potential retirement destination for me. I'd be able to see the Mets come to town every other year.

I think it was more likely that Lee would have had a shot at Marte's job after he aged out. But that's a few years off and the Mets will have time to cultivate other options between now and then. They certainly didn't have all of their eggs in Lee's basket.

And the Chiefs have won more titles than the Kansas City A's. If they win on Sunday, they'll pass the Royals.

Bob Alpacadaca wrote: If it wins, it shows that Mets fans wallow in self-loathing. Um... no. I voted for MISERY and I don't wallow in self-loathing. I don't get any angst from the Mets when they lose. It's just a game, a diversion. I think the cover is more distinctive.

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I don''t know how MISERY could be winning. It's not an UPLIFTING cover. /rolls eyes a zillion times. Three of our seven previous winners have been "bad news" covers. http://leaptoad.com/mets/covers/god_of_blunder.png> http://leaptoad.com/mets/covers/midnight_badness.png> http://leaptoad.com/mets/covers/images/2020/MetsGreatSeaverDies.png>

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Wow. At what point do they stop considering him a prospect?

Jim Duquette, on Mets Hot Stove, suggested eight years, $240 million.

Thank you for splainin' me! No, that's not a reference I ever would have gotten. And thanks for remembering my Parody Challenge victory! It was way back in 2005!

Edgy MD wrote: If Grant Hartwig isn't assigned the number 2541, I'll be very disappointed. I don't understand.

https://nypost.com/2023/02/01/mets-khalil-lee-accused-of-domestic-violence-by-ex-girlfriend/Mets' Khalil Lee accused of assaulting, choking ex-girlfriend Khalil Lee, an outfielder on the Mets' 40-man roster, has been accused of physical and verbal abuse by his ex-girlfriend, according to a report on Wednesday. Syracuse police issued a warrant for Lee, 24, on the charge of criminal obstruction of breath, Syracuse.com reported. A lawsuit filed in federal court on Wednesday also named Lee on allegations that he abused his former girlfriend while playing for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets last season. Major League Baseball has opened an investigation to look into the allegations. “The Mets immediately notified MLB upon becoming aware of the allegations,” the Mets said in a statement. “We will fully comply with MLB's policy and cannot comment until the completion of the league's investigative process.”