Benjamin Grimm

SCHAEFER METS PLAYERS OF THE MONTH, APRIL 2025 http://leaptoad.com/mets/cards/PeteAlonso1976.jpg> http://leaptoad.com/mets/cards/KodaiSenga1971.jpg> http://leaptoad.com/mets/cards/MaxKranick1974.jpg> http://leaptoad.com/mets/cards/LuisTorrens1970.jpg> APRIL 2025 Player of the Month: PETE ALONSO Pitcher of the Month: KODAI SENGA Reliever of the Month: MAX KRANICK Bench Player of the Month: LUIS TORRENS http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potm_results.php?month=04&year=2025> Updated award winner standings, with this month's winners in bold: PLAYER OF THE MONTH David Wright 14 Jacob deGrom 12 PETE ALONSO 11 Francisco Lindor 8 Johan Santana 6 Jose Reyes 6 Carlos Beltran 5 R. A. Dickey 4 Lucas Duda 4 Michael Conforto 4 Daniel Murphy 3 Cliff Floyd 2 Tom Glavine 2 Carlos Delgado 2 Ike Davis 2 Matt Harvey 2 Noah Syndergaard 2 Curtis Granderson 2 Yoenis Cespedes 2 Brandon Nimmo 2 Mike Cameron 1 John Maine 1 Angel Pagan 1 Jeff Francoeur 1 Ruben Tejada 1 John Buck 1 Marlon Byrd 1 Dillon Gee 1 Jonathon Niese 1 Bartolo Colon 1 Juan Lagares 1 Wilmer Flores 1 Neil Walker 1 Jay Bruce 1 Asdrubal Cabrera 1 Jeff McNeil 1 Dominic Smith 1 Jonathan Villar 1 Tylor Megill 1 Eduardo Escobar 1 Francisco Alvarez 1 Justin Verlander 1 J.D. Martinez 1PITCHER OF THE MONTH Jacob deGrom 25 R. A. Dickey 10 Johan Santana 9 Pedro Martinez 6 John Maine 5 Bartolo Colon 5 Mike Pelfrey 4 Jonathon Niese 4 Matt Harvey 4 Noah Syndergaard 4 KODAI SENGA 4 Tom Glavine 3 Dillon Gee 3 Orlando Hernandez 2 Robert Gsellman 2 Tylor Megill 2 Taijuan Walker 2 Max Scherzer 2 Luis Severino 2 David Peterson 2 Sean Manaea 2 Alay Soler 1 Steve Trachsel 1 Oliver Perez 1 Livan Hernandez 1 Tim Redding 1 Chris Capuano 1 Zack Wheeler 1 Rafael Montero 1 Steven Matz 1 Marcus Stroman 1 Rich Hill 1 Carlos Carrasco 1 Chris Bassitt 1 Justin Verlander 1 Jose Quintana 1 Christian Scott 1RELIEVER OF THE MONTH Jeurys Familia 12 Edwin Diaz 9 Seth Lugo 8 Brian Stokes 5 Addison Reed 5 Billy Wagner 4 Aaron Heilman 4 Bobby Parnell 4 Carlos Torres 4 Francisco Rodriguez 3 Hansel Robles 3 Robert Gsellman 3 Aaron Loup 3 Brooks Raley 3 Duaner Sanchez 2 Raul Valdes 2 Pedro Beato 2 Manny Acosta 2 Jon Rauch 2 LaTroy Hawkins 2 Chasen Shreve 2 David Robertson 2 Reed Garrett 2 Darren Oliver 1 Chad Bradford 1 Guillermo Mota 1 Joe Smith 1 Jorge Sosa 1 Scott Schoeneweis 1 Pedro Feliciano 1 Sean Green 1 Fernando Nieve 1 Hisanori Takahashi 1 Elmer Dessens 1 Jason Isringhausen 1 Frank Francisco 1 Josh Edgin 1 Scott Rice 1 Paul Sewald 1 Chasen Bradford 1 Wilmer Font 1 Joely Rodriguez 1 Trevor Gott 1 Dedniel Nunez 1 Jose Butto 1 Phil Maton 1 MAX KRANICK 1BENCH PLAYER OF THE MONTH Dominic Smith 6 Wilmer Flores 5 Fernando Tatis 3 Daniel Murphy 3 Jordany Valdespin 3 Eric Campbell 3 Kelly Johnson 3 Brandon Nimmo 3 Julio Franco 2 Damion Easley 2 Marlon Anderson 2 Endy Chavez 2 Josh Thole 2 Justin Turner 2 Scott Hairston 2 Andrew Brown 2 Lucas Duda 2 Juan Lagares 2 Amed Rosario 2 Michael Conforto 2 J.D. Davis 2 Mark Cahna 2 Mark Vientos 2 Eli Marrero 1 Michael Tucker 1 Ricky Ledee 1 David Newhan 1 Ramon Castro 1 Ruben Gotay 1 Robinson Cancel 1 Gary Sheffield 1 Alex Cora 1 Jeremy Reed 1 Omir Santos 1 Cory Sullivan 1 Chris Carter 1 Mike Hessman 1 Nick Evans 1 Jason Pridie 1 Willie Harris 1 Val Pascucci 1 Mike Baxter 1 Ronny Cedeno 1 Kelly Shoppach 1 Josh Satin 1 Zach Lutz 1 Ike Davis 1 Chris Young 1 Anthony Recker 1 Curtis Granderson 1 Johnny Monell 1 Darrell Ceciliani 1 Michael Cuddyer 1 Yoenis Cespedes 1 Gavin Cecchini 1 Jose Reyes 1 Devin Mesoraco 1 Jeff McNeil 1 Luis Guillorme 1 Robinson Cano 1 Jonathan Villar 1 Patrick Mazeika 1 Kevin Pillar 1 Brandon Drury 1 Khalil Lee 1 Tomas Nido 1 Darin Ruf 1 Terrance Gore 1 Eduardo Escobar 1 Tommy Pham 1 DJ Stewart 1 Daniel Vogelbach 1 Francisco Lindor 1 Jesse Winker 1 Jose Iglesias 1 LUIS TORRENS 1 Leaders for Relievers in April: 1 Max Kranick 7.68 2 Edwin Diaz 5.96 3 Huascar Brazoban 5.63 4 Reed Garrett 5.54 5 Jose Butto 5.37 6 A.J. Minter 4.74 7 Ryne Stanek 4.55 8 Danny Young 2.77 9 Brandon Waddell 2.06 10 Justin Hagenman 1.34 11 Kevin Herget 0.16 Leaders for Bench Players in April: 1 Luis Torrens 1.02 2 Starling Marte 0.98 3 Luisangel Acuna 0.54 4 Jesse Winker 0.53 5 Jose Siri 0.19 6 Brett Baty 0.08 7 Tyrone Taylor 0.03 8 Jose Azocar 0.02 http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/images/perfectparticipation.png> Finally, the following members had a perfect voting record for the month of April, and will be receiving this keepsake trophy. Ashie62 Benjamin Grimm Cowtipper G-Fafif MFS62 Methead Metirish SkyKing#26 And remember, anyone who votes for all 162 games will get to dance with Maja at the Christmas party!

http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10096> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10097> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10098> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10099> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10100> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10101> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10102> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10103> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10104> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10105> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10106> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10107> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10108> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/potg_results.php?game=10109> SCHAEFER METS PLAYERS OF THE WEEK Week ending March 29, 2025: Juan Soto, 3.46 points. Week ending April 5, 2025: Pete Alonso, 8.62 points. Week ending April 12, 2025: Pete Alonso, 8.02 points. Week ending April 19, 2025: Pete Alonso, 7.13 points. Week ending April 26, 2025: Francisco Lindor, 9.34 points.

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I hope it doesn't mean that Russian hackers are trying to influence your Schaefer vote! If Brett Baty suddenly has a surge in Schaefer points, we'll know that the election has been rigged.

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They pretty much don't want to spend much time supporting a site that doesn't use WordPress. They tell me I have to "optimize" the site, but don't tell me where it's not optimum. So here's what I did. (This is kind of like "inside baseball" isn't it?) I looked at log files to see what pages were getting the most activity in the UMDB and I disabled two features that the bots were murdering. There was a tab on the player page that looked at play-by-play data (the same data that is used to generate the scorecards) and allows a visitor to see how a player performed in different situations. Runners on first and third in the seventh inning against a left-handed pitcher, for example. The bots were rampaging through that page, "clicking" on all of the possibilities. So I got rid of that tab. It was probably used far more frequently by bots than by humans. The other feature was on pages like these: Ultimate Mets Database - Willie Stargell and Ultimate Mets Database - Juan Marichal In the section that shows how the player performed against different Mets pitchers or hitters, each of the columns were sortable. The bots were killing this page too, going through player after player, Mets players and opponents alike, sorting all of the columns. The automated abuse of these two features put quite a load on the server, and overloaded the so-called "unlimited" bandwidth. This should make things better, but how much better remains to be seen. There may be more features that I'll have to cull, but for now this is it. We'll see what happens.

He's definitely a concern. I was glad when he was resigned after the 2022 season, but I think the eight years made me raise my eyebrows. I don't remember for sure, and I can't check because I've repositioned my eyebrows a few times since then.

It's so hard to say, since we don't know these guys personally. I mean, sometimes you can tell from a public persona that someone is a good guy. Bill Cosby, for example. But really. Was Steve Carlton an asshole? Or did he just not like talking to reporters? That in itself wouldn't make him an asshole. Was Orel Hershiser a good guy? Al Leiter? Maybe! Dave Stieb? I have no idea. I wouldn't know Dave Stieb if he walked up to me and bit me on the ankle. I just have to hope he doesn't do that, but if he does, it will probably mean that he's not such a good guy.

=kcmets post_id=192095 time=1746808731 user_id=53] I doubt a rainout will happen, it's supposed to improve a lot late afternoon. But guessing how the they determine whether or not to cancel a game outright is like trying to figure out how peace will guide the planets and love will steer the stars.

I asked Microsoft Copilot and got this response: That's a fantastic image—Tom Seaver, the ace, strolling back to the dugout like a king surveying his domain. While I couldn't find that exact quote, Seaver was known for his deep respect for the craft of pitching and his meticulous approach to the game. He often spoke about consistency, mechanics, and the mental side of baseball2. It's possible that the sentiment you remember is something he embodied rather than explicitly stated. He was a pitcher who commanded presence, and it wouldn't be surprising if he carried himself with that kind of deliberate confidence. If you ever come across the quote again, I'd love to hear it! Meanwhile, I can dig up more Seaver wisdom if you'd like. Let me know. And Google Gemini: You're not completely making it up! That sentiment definitely resonates with the way Tom Seaver carried himself on the mound. While I can't find that exact quote attributed to him verbatim, the idea of the pitcher's unique role and demeanor after an inning was something he embodied. Many people who watched him play or read about him picked up on this sense of the pitcher being the central figure, the one dictating the pace and carrying a different kind of weight. The slow walk back to the dugout wasn't necessarily about arrogance, but more about a moment to collect himself, process the inning, and prepare for the next battle. Think of it this way: after exerting so much energy and focus on every pitch, the walk back was a brief period of solitude and reflection before rejoining the team. It was a visual representation of the pitcher's distinct responsibility. So, while the specific words might be a bit hazy in your memory, the feeling you have about Tom Seaver and the pitcher's deliberate walk definitely aligns with his persona and the general understanding of the pitcher's role in baseball. It's a classic image! ChatGPT: I couldn't find an exact match for the quote you're recalling, but it's entirely plausible that Tom Seaver—or someone writing about him—expressed a sentiment along those lines. Seaver was known for his deliberate and confident demeanor on the mound, often taking his time between innings. This behavior was part of his methodical approach to pitching, reflecting his belief that the pitcher was the centerpiece of the game. In fact, Seaver's meticulous nature extended beyond the field. He was known for his disciplined lifestyle, which included strict routines to maintain his performance. For instance, he would avoid sun exposure to prevent sunburns that could affect his pitching and would even pet dogs with his left hand to protect his right arm . Such anecdotes underscore his commitment to his craft and his self-assured presence on the mound. hoopboost.blogspot.com While I couldn't locate the specific quote, the essence of it aligns with Seaver's known persona. It's possible that the quote was paraphrased or interpreted from his behavior and attitude during his career.

If the Mets go .500 the rest of the way, they'll win 86 games, which may be enough for a playoff spot, but probably won't. It would have been enough, to at least qualify for a tiebreaker, in the AL in 2022 and 2024, and the NL in 2023. But of course, we hope (and expect) them to be better than a .500 team the rest of the way. If they play ten games above over .500 over the the last 124 games (which should be easier than doing it over 38 games, as they've already done) the Mets will win 91 games, which would give them a much better chance.

[bIGPURPLE]FINAL REMINDER![/bIGPURPLE] Benjamin Grimm wrote: http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/images/warning.gif> http://potg.leaptoad.com/mets/Cast your votes now! Voting for all games played through May 1, the series against the Diamondbacks at Citi Field, will close on Monday, May 13. If there are any games that you haven't yet voted for, and intend to, please try to do so this week.

I think what it really means is that BlueHost sucks.

This is the first time as a Met that Torrens has batted as high as fifth in the order. He's batted sixth five times this year and seven times last year.

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I'll leave the easier Samuel for someone else, and will go with Amado instead. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/KFez8CQI74y7nDdmZVX5B7dLehbwmHpKBP0Lp9PbK4vszZ_FEXMINYKwbgFEWXNtAJt3RCAmTZBqDS3qJuKIzUdBhbiiEm8KrQ>

Francisco Rodriguez

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Mike Scott

Baty may be easier to add because he's on the 40-man roster and I assume Singleton isn't.

R. Nelson is a travelin' man who's made a lot of stops all over the world.

Mets named Blade: 1. Blade Tidwell Mets named Tidwell: 1. Blade Tidwell Mets almost named Blade: 1. Blaine Beatty 2. Blaine Boyer Mets almost named Tidwell 1. Dick Tidrow

There was an Allen (or Alan) Watson. And a Tommy Davis.

Wheeler would be Dan and Zack.