Benjamin Grimm

Yes, a character as big as Batman can withstand a bad movie or a bad performance a lot better than a lesser character, like Daredevil or Green Lantern can. If those two guys were real, they'd probably be suing their agents.

I agree. Each character only gets so many chances to be in a movie, and when a screwup occurs, it's not only an opportunity wasted, but it could harm the chances of the character getting another shot. Superman and Batman get more chances than most, but it still matters for them. Me, I'm more invested in the Fantastic Four, and while there were a few things I liked about their two movies, overall it was a big misfire, especially the characterizations of Reed Richards and Doctor Doom. I'm glad they're getting another chance with a reboot. The Green Lantern movie was so bad, it may have set that character's movie chances back twenty years or more.

Maybe Batman and Superman can battle "Mr. Holland."

I find it hard to believe that Richard Dreyfuss was up for the role of Batman.

Very strange choice. Everyone's going to be reminded of that Daredevil flop.

Any home runs?

I agree. I would have chosen from Hela, Enchantress, and Executioner. Walt Simonson's run on the title was terrific; I can't blame them for getting some inspiration from those stories, but I probably would have stuck with the more classic foes. I do hope, though, that in Thor 3, if there is one, that we get to meet Beta Ray Bill.

It’s been a rough season for the former Wyoming standout. After streaking to a .322 batting average in the month of April... Does that mean that he played naked in April?

I think I'd rather see D.J. Mitchell at first base for the Mets than Ike Davis.

who is not related to former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra. That might be the best thing about him! I too wonder why he's stagnated in Double A. He turned 26 in May; maybe the organization is thinking his numbers are skewed because he has more experience than his competition? Dykstra does seem to deserve a shot at Triple A. Who's playing first for Las Vegas? If the Vegas guy, whoever he is, isn't a viable alternative to Ike Davis (something the Mets desperately need) then Dykstra should certainly move up.

You claim an "adoptee", don't post any updates, and then pat yourself on the back when they make the big leagues. Is that how this is supposed to work?

He probably left because you've been ignoring him for seven months.

The reviews I've read weren't awful, but from what I've heard, the box office was dreadful. The movie seems to be dead on arrival, much like John Carter was a couple of years ago. After having endured two of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, I have no desire at all to see this movie.

Great job, cougars!

Ceetar wrote: I'd love to see for instance, a Spiderman reboot that starts with his first encounter with the alien venom suit. Blah! No! Actually, I'd rather not see any Spider-Man reboot at all until at least 20 years have passed. Including the origin in the reboot is fine, as long as these reboots are well spaced. But the 2002 Spidey movie is still pretty fresh, and I agree, they could have made the recent movie without the spider bite, and Uncle Ben getting killed, etc.

I thought it was okay. A little too long, but not nearly as much so as Superman Returns was. Michael Shannon made a good Zod (much better than that creepy guy they had on Smallville). I liked that they held off on introducing Lex Luthor, and that there was no mention of kryptonite. Kryptonite is as deadly to Superman stories (it so easily gets used as a crutch) as it is to Superman himself. (I saw it the morning after I finally watched Amazing Spider-Man, so I'm doing a bit of conflating. I find myself wanting to comment about how I couldn't see Sally Field as Aunt May.) I understand the need to revise the classic costume a bit, but I would have liked the colors to be a bit closer to primary than they were. Make the cape a little redder, brighten the yellow in the shield on the chest. I'm okay with the elimination of the red bathing suit.

I guess it's good that he's able to handle a town the size of Savannah, Georgia.

I understand that. I'm just saying I'd rather they find a way to keep Montero and deal someone else. (Like Syndergaard, I guess.)

I know that some of these young pitchers are likely to be traded, but I do hope that Montero isn't one of them.

I agree. We've definitely reached the point of "what the hell?"

I don't think it would be a terrible idea if the Mets decided to trade first basemen with the 51s. And if Ike doesn't snap out of it in the next couple of weeks, that may very well happen.

I liked it well enough, I guess. The ending was ridiculously over the top. In fact, I preferred the middle portion to the chaotic final battle scene.

He may have a chance at a big league job with the Mets. If Ike Davis continues to be a 30-homer, .220 guy he'll be the type who could get an arbitration award that's significantly higher than the Mets want to pay. Boyd's arrival time may coincide with, should it come to that, the time that the Mets will cut ties with Ike similarly to the way they did last year with Pelfrey.

Adam Rubin wrote: Juan Lagares promotion appears looming Adam Rubin | ESPNNewYork.com April, 22, 2013 Outfield prospect Juan Lagares, who is tearing up the Pacific Coast League, likely will join the Mets as soon as Tuesday, baseball sources told ESPNNewYork.com. Lagares, 24, is hitting .346 with three homers and nine RBIs through 78 at-bats with Triple-A Las Vegas. All 17 of his appearances with the 51s have been in center field. He also has experience in both corner outfield spots. He already is a member of the Mets' 40-man roster. Lagares initially was a shortstop in the Mets' system after signing out of the Dominican Republic in 2006. �He�s a ... kid who can play all three outfield positions," Wally Backman told ESPNNewYork.com late in the 2011 season, while managing Lagares with Double-A Binghamton. "He�s got speed. He�s a good outfielder. He throws to the right bases. And he can swing the bat a little bit.� Lagares was leading the Florida State League in batting with a .339 average when he was promoted to the Double-A B-Mets on July 23, 2011. One scout who watched Lagares in Double-A compared him body-type-wise to Raul Mondesi. �Compact,� the scout said. �Short, hitter�s legs.� Backman said there�s a smoothness to Lagares at the plate. �He has a very �quiet� approach,� the manager said. �He has a knack for getting the barrel on the ball. He looks like he�s a real good hitter. I mean, if you just watch him, you say, �This kid is going to be able to hit.�� Signed in 2006 out of the Dominican Republic, Lagares committed 40 errors in 82 games at shortstop the following season with Savannah, and had a .911 fielding percentage. �My first year it�s a lot of errors,� Lagares said while in Double-A. �After that, I felt good.� Still, in 2009, the organization moved him to the outfield, where he has shown an aptitude. Lagares said line drives were initially challenging, but the transition was relatively smooth. �In the beginning, it was not that easy,� Lagares said. �But with time I learned how to play outfield comfortably.� Injuries really slowed Lagares more than anything early in his pro career. He suffered a broken right ankle on July 28, 2010 while playing for St. Lucie, but did not require surgery. Lagares actually played two weeks in pain after initially getting hurt holding up at third base on a teammate�s hit. He eventually had to be shut down after he ran in pain to first base on a strikeout that eluded the catcher. The previous season, Lagares was limited to 47 games by a wrist injury. In 2008, the start to his season was delayed by an arm issue.

These days, just about everything is offensive to somebody.