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="themetfairy":32q3m5by]I guess you won't be constructing a patio around them. Only a crazy person would do that....[/quote:32q3m5by] Hard to build a diamond on the fourth floor of a co-op. themetfairy Dec 05 2008 07:39 PM According to an e-mail I received, my seats should be arriving some time next week. Gwreck Dec 05 2008 08:42 PM Congrats! --- The Mets are still offering these seats for sale -- I wonder how many they actually sold. Seems like they definetly priced them too high. themetfairy Dec 05 2008 08:44 PM Thanks. themetfairy Dec 09 2008 07:01 AM They're here - Next step is getting them installed on the patio. Benjamin Grimm Dec 09 2008 07:02 AM Are those field level or upper deck? themetfairy Dec 09 2008 07:12 AM Field Level - orange. Benjamin Grimm Dec 09 2008 07:22 AM The lighting confused me. Parts of it look like the dark red from the upper deck. Edgy DC Dec 09 2008 07:23 AM If they were upper deck, she'd have to install them on the roof.

="metsguyinmichigan":bcuhwh81]And you need to give Mrs. G-FAFIF and extra-special anniversary gift. My spouse is understanding ...but not that understanding.[/quote:bcuhwh81] No doubt. But if the G-F's were to invest in such a seating arrangement, it would constitute, by necessity, the sum of our mutual giftgiving for years to come. Or we could just sit on our Shea seats out on the curb with the rest of our stuff. themetfairy Aug 06 2008 01:12 PM I guess you won't be constructing a patio around them. Only a crazy person would do that.... G-Fafif Aug 06 2008 02:04 PM ="themetfairy":32q3m5by]I guess you won't be constructing a patio around them. Only a crazy person would do that....[/quote:32q3m5by] Hard to build a diamond on the fourth floor of a co-op. themetfairy Dec 05 2008 07:39 PM According to an e-mail I received, my seats should be arriving some time next week. Gwreck Dec 05 2008 08:42 PM Congrats! --- The Mets are still offering these seats for sale -- I wonder how many they actually sold. Seems like they definetly priced them too high. themetfairy Dec 05 2008 08:44 PM Thanks. themetfairy Dec 09 2008 07:01 AM They're here - Next step is getting them installed on the patio. Benjamin Grimm Dec 09 2008 07:02 AM Are those field level or upper deck? themetfairy Dec 09 2008 07:12 AM Field Level - orange. Benjamin Grimm Dec 09 2008 07:22 AM The lighting confused me. Parts of it look like the dark red from the upper deck. Edgy DC Dec 09 2008 07:23 AM If they were upper deck, she'd have to install them on the roof.

Tonight for 28 in real life: American Heart Association representative. Well, you do gotta have heart... Tonight for 27 in Oughta Be: A remembrance of an architectural feature that used to be a staple of Shea, the revolving door at third base. A nine-man team of third basemen, in fact: � Bobby Klaus (53 games at 3B) � Joe Moock (12) � Jerry Buchek (54) � Bob Aspromonte (97) � Tim Foli (38) � Roy Staiger (142) � Sergio Ferrer (14) � Phil Mankowski (16) And finally, the man who may have seemed just another in the long line of Met third basemen at the beginning, but he would grow into the first Mets third baseman to claim the position as his own for an extended period of time*, paving the way for later, less roiled circumstances at third. He came up in late 1980, won Rookie of the Year votes in 1981 and was a key member of the Met renaissance of 1984. He left in a swap that benefited both teams but returned in the early '90s as an outfielder. Always loved at Shea Stadium, the third baseman in 516 games as a New York Met, welcome home Hubie Brooks. *They were always trying to replace Wayne Garrett

="bmfc1"]Cerrone cleverly reasons that the pricing was based on famous Mets years: "�i assume the established price is a combination of the numbers 86 and 69, as in 1986 and 1969, the two seasons during which the Mets won a World Series�very clever�" If the MFYs do that, they'll stick their dopey fans for $2,600. As long as it's not $2,700.

The missus and I were having this conversation the night before we learned of the plan. I said I could see buying one seat for like $350, with $500 the absolute upper limit of what I would spend in total (and I don't really have a discretionary seat fund at my fingertips). When we read the details, I'm like "forget it," but she's like "you'll regret it if you don't," and I'm like, "yeah, but who needs two?" Well, she said, we do. Where we gonna put two seats from Shea Stadium? I asked. Somewhere, she said. I've created a well-meaning monster.

Well, none of them ever sold a Lincoln or a Mercury as far as I know, but on August 5 vs. the Padres, the Countdown Like It Oughta Be reserved number 28 for select participants in the longest game, by innings, ever played at Shea, the 25-inning marathon of September 11-12, 1974: � Third base ump Frank Pulli � Dave Schneck, who batted eleven times (most of anybody on either team) � Bruce Boisclair, who picked that night to make his Major League debut � Mets pitcher of record Hank Webb � The Cardinal who scored the winning run in the top of the 25th, Bake McBride � And the Mets reliever who gave manager Yogi Berra eight shutout innings, Jerry Cram Twenty-five innings played. Fifty players used. Seven hours and four minutes of action. Ten major league records set, including longest night game ever played. Approximately 1,500 fans in attendance when Sonny Siebert struck out John Milner to seal the 4-3 win for the Cardinals. Behind the plate for every ball and strike: umpire Ed Sudol, who officiated the Mets' 23-inning game here in 1964 and the 24-inning game they played in Houston in 1968. And on Channel 9 after the game? Kiner's Korner, of course.

Well, they both like to bunt.

="Benjamin Grimm":2phswboe]="G-Fafif":2phswboe]A request to BG to consider expanding the portfolio for future Schaefer winners to include designs from '67 and '70. Both are personal favorites.[/quote:2phswboe] I'll consider it. I guess I'm inclined to go with the cards I'm most fond of, which are the 1971, 1972, and 1973 sets. I continued buying cards into the 80's before I tired of the whole thing, but to me, the coolest cards are the ones that were issued when I was 8, 9, and 10 years old. Also, it's harder to find photos that go with those earlier years, before action shots were used. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the first year we saw players in action on standard Topps cards was 1971, and I think those were always full-body shots taken from a distance.[/quote:2phswboe] You and I are of the same vintage. 1970 was my first year buying and 1967 was the first set to which I was exposed. It never occurred to me until it was brought up in this thread that your handiwork doesn't simply place new pictures in old designs but is intended to replicate the kinds of photos used. My hat's now doubly off to you. Centerfield Aug 04 2008 04:01 PM ="Benjamin Grimm"] but to me, the coolest cards are the ones that were issued when I was 8, 9, and 10 years old. Interesting. That explains why my favorite cards of all time are 1984 Topps. (9 years old) seawolf17 Aug 04 2008 05:49 PM No, it's 1983 (I was 7). I can smell the bubble gum whenever I see that design. batmagadanleadoff Aug 04 2008 06:23 PM Here's a modern '67 Toppish shot. G-Fafif Aug 04 2008 06:49 PM Well, they both like to bunt. AG/DC Aug 04 2008 07:50 PM Let's talk numbers. I haven't been voting. My life's been complicated, and my voting system was overcomplicated. I'll jump back in this month. But, if I may, how is Fernando merely the seventh best Met in July? Elster88 Aug 04 2008 07:59 PM Looking just at the numbers, Heilman over Wags doesn't make sense either. I haven't been voting enough either. metsmarathon Aug 04 2008 09:56 PM i've been stupid busy for about the past three months at work.. mopst of it ive been nowhere near my computer... i've gotta get back on the voting saddle, and wind up my little friend as well! batmagadanleadoff Aug 05 2008 01:00 AM ="G-Fafif"]Well, they both like to bunt. Yes, and it's a real (ahem) drag when one of those two does so. What I really like about those '67 Topps' is the large canvas; how the photo takes up almost the entire card and doesn't compromise any space for text. They remind me of the great Sporting News covers from the late '60's through the mid 70's, or the classic Sports Illustrated covers before that mag started cluttering up its' covers with so much type, you could hardly see what the hell picture was on the cover anymore. There's a sweet Ozzie Sweet look to some of those cards, too. Benjamin Grimm Aug 05 2008 07:54 AM ="Elster88":1f5bco9q]Looking just at the numbers, Heilman over Wags doesn't make sense either. I haven't been voting enough either.[/quote:1f5bco9q] I think in this case quantity triumphed over quality. Heilman pitched in four games more than Wagner did. He earned points in 12 different games, earning more than 1 point on July 9, 11, and 29. Wagner earned points in 10 games, and the only one in which he earned a full point or more was July 26, when he pitched 2 innings and got no decision. In his one-inning saves, he earned his most points, 0.91, on July 11 and as little as 0.46 on July 23. seawolf17 Aug 05 2008 08:02 AM ="batmagadanleadoff"] You never see those old-school glasses on players any more either. I loved Darrell Porter when I was a kid. Benjamin Grimm Aug 05 2008 08:14 AM ="Benjamin Grimm":3ru11s24]="Elster88":3ru11s24]Looking just at the numbers, Heilman over Wags doesn't make sense either. I haven't been voting enough either.[/quote:3ru11s24] I think in this case quantity triumphed over quality. Heilman pitched in four games more than Wagner did. He earned points in 12 different games, earning more than 1 point on July 9, 11, and 29. Wagner earned points in 10 games, and the only one in which he earned a full point or more was July 26, when he pitched 2 innings and got no decision. In his one-inning saves, he earned his most points, 0.91, on July 11 and as little as 0.46 on July 23.[/quote:3ru11s24] As for the guys who finished ahead of Tatis, three of them were starting pitchers: Mike Pelfrey, in five starts, earned 5.45, 5.04, 4.64, 4.38, and 1.04 points. Oliver Perez had five starts and earned 4.96, 3.84, 3.5, 3.44 , and 2.42 points. Johan Santana, in four starts, earned 5.16, 4.75, 4.31, and 2.91 points. Here's how Delgado, Wright, Reyes, and Tatis earned their points: Carlos Delgado DatePointsabrh2b3bhrrbibbJuly 172.6942300131July 262.4662200231July 242.2740110020July 201.8841310021July 31.822100131July 221.851100120July 291.5131100121July 251.441100121July 11.2431320001July 91.1242320000July 13141100120July 50.8551200000July 80.6831200111July 20.6141100011July 190.5530200001July 70.4151210000July 120.3621100002July 270.2240100010July 230.0920100002July 60.0251100001July 110.0240110000 David Wright DatePointsabrh2b3bhrrbibbJuly 172.6951200140July 72.6651210140July 192.1242310110July 21.7842301001July 11.5342310111July 101.3432220002July 271.3151300120July 240.9531100011July 250.7731110011July 260.7551210010July 270.7251210010July 280.6941100000July 290.5921000002July 300.3861200012July 310.3721000013July 10.3132100002July 20.1730000011July 30.1151110000July 40.0822000002July 50.0831100001 Fernando Tatis DatePointsabrh2b3bhrrbibbJuly 63.6351320140July 72.6141310131July 82.231100120July 92.0651310122July 101.7841201020July 111.342320120July 120.7341300001July 130.6940100010July 140.5841200110July 150.4810100010July 160.2711110000July 170.1441100000July 180.0231000001July 190.0141100000July 200.0131100001 Jos� Reyes DatePointsabrh2b3bhrrbibbJuly 212.7641100131July 222.0663401000July 231.6982420110July 241.6541101031July 251.4451301000July 261.3450201020July 271.2541100111July 280.9740210010July 290.8942200001July 300.8841200001July 310.5751210000July 10.3630000011July 20.3330100011July 30.3150320000July 40.340100011July 50.2830100012July 60.2851220000July 70.2461310000July 80.1821000001July 90.1251200000 HahnSolo Aug 05 2008 08:44 AM Stupid question from someone who's been around three years: do you have to vote for every game, or can you vote in some/note vote in others? I want to participate. I feel like I'm missing the fun. Also, Maury Wills in that baseball card looks about 66 years old. Kind of like this guy: Benjamin Grimm Aug 05 2008 08:47 AM ="HahnSolo":2usel9v8]Stupid question from someone who's been around three years: do you have to vote for every game, or can you vote in some/note vote in others? I want to participate. I feel like I'm missing the fun.[/quote:2usel9v8] No, you don't have to vote in every game. If you want to freshen up on the voting rules, check out this thread: http://cranepoolforum.net/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=6278 batmagadanleadoff Aug 19 2008 11:23 AM ="G-Fafif"]A request to BG to consider expanding the portfolio for future Schaefer winners to include designs from ... '70. seawolf17 Aug 19 2008 12:06 PM Yeah, but that's his actual 1970 rookie card, so that doesn't count. metsguyinmichigan Aug 19 2008 12:20 PM The 1972 Seaver is my favorite card of all time. The 1974 Heilman mock-up was outstanding. And count me among the people stunned to see him there. That must be a steady case of 1 and 2 points a game adding up. batmagadanleadoff Aug 19 2008 02:04 PM ="seawolf17":i1xi1mc7]Yeah, but that's his actual 1970 rookie card, so that doesn't count.[/quote:i1xi1mc7] Nice one! You're looking kinda Francoish yourself these days. I sometimes hate the way these Met ranked avatars change so frequently. I look at the Franco pic, and I assume it's Vic Sage. G-Fafif Aug 19 2008 02:10 PM ="batmagadanleadoff"]="G-Fafif"]A request to BG to consider expanding the portfolio for future Schaefer winners to include designs from ... '70. Great job! Love the lack of cap and almost team-indifferent gear. That's 1970 Topps all the way. ]Yeah, but that's his actual 1970 rookie card, so that doesn't count. Line of the week...at least! G-Fafif Aug 19 2008 02:14 PM ="metsguyinmichigan"] The 1972 Seaver is my favorite card of all time. Forever high on the '72 Seaver, since it was a Kid Rock special -- took all summer long to track it down. Also in everlasting love with this one: Favorite cards 1 and 1A, I'd say. batmagadanleadoff Aug 19 2008 02:56 PM BTW, I didn't create that mock Franco card. (Though I would never pass up the opportunity to otherwise mock Franco!). Apparently in the 1990's, there was a magazine that would create cards of contemporary baseball players in the format of older style Topps cards. Topps Football Doc G-Fafif Aug 19 2008 03:01 PM Now that you mention it, I thought the font was the tiniest bit off on METS on Franco. Kudos for bringing it to the class' attention. batmagadanleadoff Aug 19 2008 03:02 PM ="G-Fafif":3srniaav]Now that you mention it, I thought the font was the tiniest bit off on METS on Franco. Kudos for bringing it to the class' attention.[/quote:3srniaav] It is and good eyeballs. I know that '70 set inside out. Those were the first cards I ever collected, and I believe that those cards dominated my life that year. I got a horizontal Mets team picture with the "Worlds Champions" designation over the top in the very first pack I ever bought. Some way to start, huh? The '68 lettering on the mock Murray is off, too.

Anybody else catch the MBTN shoutout from Gary? Much dithering over the obscurities and nonentities who besides Kunz wore 44 before he went to The Source, crediting "our friends at Mets By The Numbers Dot Com" for reminding them David Cone, Jason Isringhausen and Lastings Milledge were all in on 44. No mention, however, of my eternal 44, Bob Myrick.

A-Heil is '74. The others are '75. A request to BG to consider expanding the portfolio for future Schaefer winners to include designs from '67 and '70. Both are personal favorites.

Love the horizontal Heilman card. It's Aaron versus the world. For month, at least, Aaron prevailed.

Welcome back to the 5% club.

Hard to remember or fathom that this is the same bullpen responsible, in great part, for the ten-game winning streak. Ron Darling says they need somebody with more "panache" than Carlos Muniz to bring in in a pinch. He didn't say anything about verve.

A great gamesaving catch...for about four seconds.

STAVED! For now...

]What difference does it make if Newhan is on second or third , he scores on a single, no? We are mere pitches away from discovering it makes no difference. I mean C'MON OTHER PEDRO!

Aaron: One of Willie's guys. Think Aaron knew he was held in such high esteem?

Bullpen theme song:

metirish wrote: The way Keith was talking I was sure he was going to leave the booth for a chat on the mound with Wagner. "If you throw another pitch, we'll fight."

Bring in Jesse.

SIDDOWN!

It's the ninth, the Mets are tied and Kaz is up. A scenario that has always filled me with dread in one way or another.

Castro hurt. And Lo Duca's available!