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G-Fafif wrote: Not pictured: Ed Coleman, beat guy of the air since the 20th century. And, he'll be at Spring Training this year. IIRC, WFAN tried to save money by having Sweeney Murti as their only ST Florida reporter when the station went over to the dark side. Now they've decided to send Eddie. Good for him and good for us, because we might listen to WFAN's ST coverage, now. Later

If he makes it to the majors, he will bring rugged good looks and a piercing stare. The latter might intimidate the few batters he faces. Later

Waits in the minors and never makes the majors this year. Later

The Mets have more righty relievers than A-Rod has excuses. And Black pitched well enough to get some interest from other teams, while his loss wouldn't seem to be a hardship. I see him getting moved in the right deal after being showcased in some early season games to show that he's healthy. Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Never gets Metsmerized. What he said. Later

I don't remember that view when coming down the hill (in the background of the picture) from Broadway. I think that was the view from across the river from near MFY Stadium. Later

The first lefty I recall reaching the majors when starting the season in A ball was Billy McCool, who did it for the Reds in the early 60's. (IIRC, he did it directly, with no other minor league stops). I think Dario makes the team out of Spring training and is able to be productive in any role they need him. 27 G 36 IP 2.64 ERA, 1.32 WHIP Later

Anyone waiting for this one? http://nypost.com/2015/02/05/50-cents-horrid-pitch-will-get-its-own-baseball-card/ Later

Frayed Knot wrote: Kevin Plawec-key Interesting. Do you think D'Arnaud is going to turn into D'oh? Later

batmagadanleadoff wrote: There goes the all Fiddler on the Roof themed Mets song parody contest I was planning. Now what am I gonna do? You could go to Plan B - Yentl. Later

The MFYs may be on the decline, but their recently retired shortstop keeps on winning: https://celebrity.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/derek-jeter-s-girlfriend-hannah-davis-lands-cover-of-2015-sports-illustrated-swimsuit-issue-014243524.html and http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nbc-yahoo-sports/derek-jeter-reportedly-explored-purchasing-buffalo-bills-192944723-nfl.html Later

Then to build on what Vic said, the key will be making sure that David sees enough good pitches to be able to produce. So my key is the batter hitting behind him, whether that is Duda or Granderson. Later

I tried my hand at parodies of some other Broadway shows. (Not sure if I posted them here) Enjoy, Later *************************************************************************** If you�ve seen the movie �West Side Story� you�ll remember the scene in which the kids gang called the Jets are sitting on the steps in front of an apartment building and suddenly get rousted by the neighborhood police officer named Officer Krupke. But what if that happened today, with the kids sitting there talking about the Mets? And their gang was called the Mets? Maybe this would have been their song: Enjoy, Later ****************************************** ACTION Dear kindly Sergeant Krupke, You gotta understand, It's just their chokin� up-ke That gets us out of hand. They�re hittin� like they�re flunkies, They�re all like in a slump. Golly Moses, natcherly we're punks! ACTION AND METS Gee, Officer Krupke, we're very upset; They never drive in crucial runs that they oughta� get. They ain't no bad people, They�re not misunderstood. They just gotta� start using all that wood! ACTION Swing the wood! ALL Swing the wood; Swing the wood, There is untapped good! If they just started swingin� all that wood! SNOWBOY: (Spoken) that�s a touchin' good story. ACTION: (Spoken) Lemme tell it to the world! SNOWBOY: Just tell it to the judge. ACTION Dear kindly Judge, your Honor, The season�s going rough. They�re stranding all those runners, New guys, but same old stuff. As a fan they thought they had me, But somehow I was had. Leapin' lizards! That's why I'm so mad! DIESEL: (As Judge) Right! Officer Krupke, you're really a square; This boy don't need a judge, he needs an analyst's care! It's just his neurosis that oughta be curbed. He's psychologic'ly disturbed! ACTION I'm disturbed! JETS We're disturbed, we're disturbed, We're the most disturbed, Like we're psychologic'ly disturbed. DIESEL: (Spoken, as Judge) In the opinion on this court, this child is depraved on account he roots for a team that can�t get runners home. ACTION: (Spoken) Hey, I'm depraved on account I'm deprived. DIESEL: So take him to a headshrinker. ACTION (Sings) Cairo is a choker, They got Beltran hittin� three. Clutch hittin� they ain�t mastered, And Cameron swings too free. Piazza needs to grow his moustache, Menky should wear a dress. Goodness gracious, that's why I'm a mess! A-RAB: (As Psychiatrist) Yes! Officer Krupke, you're really a slob. This boy don't need a doctor, just let them all do their job. Society's played him a terrible trick, And sociologic'ly he's sick! ACTION I am sick! ALL We are sick, we are sick, We are sick, sick, sick, Like we're sociologically sick! A-RAB: In my opinion, this child don't need to have his head shrunk at all. He roots for a team with an anti-RBI disease! ACTION: Hey, they got an RBI disease! A-RAB: So take him to a social worker! ACTION Dear kindly social worker, The team I root for sucks. They should all be a soda jerkers, Which means like be a schumck. They�re not all anti-social, This is their only quirk. Gloryosky! That's why I'm a jerk! BABY JOHN: (As Female Social Worker) Eek! Officer Krupke, you've done it again. This team jus don�t need hitters, it needs some help in the pen. It ain't just a question of misunderstood; Deep down inside them, they�re no good! ACTION They�re no good! ALL They�re no good, They�re no good! They�re no earthly good, The team we love is no damn good! DIESEL (As Judge) The trouble is they�re crazy. A-RAB (As Psychiatrist) They just hit little dinks. BABY JOHN (As Female Social Worker) The trouble is they�re lazy. DIESEL The trouble is they stink. A-RAB The trouble�s leads they�re blowing. BABY JOHN The Trouble�s games they�ve blown. ALL Krupke, we got troubles of our own! Gee, Officer Krupke, We're down on our knees, 'Cause no one wants a team with anti- RBI disease. Gee, Officer Krupke, What are we to do? Gee, Omar Minaya, Krup you! And _____________________________________________________________________________ To all Mets fans, the dream of a World Series Flag flying over Shea was our version of �Camelot�. And we hoped that trading for Darryl Hamilton would bring us closer to that dream. Spoken intro: It's time, it's time, the need for help was clear Our outfield defense was what we feared. Sung: An outfield trade was what we needed most here Bell and Payton�s gloves were not so hot Colorado had a guy that we should get, for Our outfield spot. So close we couldn�t wait until December So Hamilton was the old guy to fill that spot He hit and fielded well all through September He wasn�t shot. Hamilton, Hamilton He could run and hit �em far Hamilton, Hamilton In the chase, that�s what we are. In day games, or those played after sundown He hit three-three-nine and heard the fans all cheer While giving us the glove that we had wished for We were in the hunt for the rest of that fun year. INSTRUMENTAL interlude Hamilton, Hamilton His name still brings me to a pause �Cause in Hamilton, Hamilton We saw no major flaws A Series banner wasn�t raised upon a hill side The visions of a Title disappeared In short, there is still an open spot For our never-ending dreams of Camelot

Ralu! Later

Oops. He may not be a Cub, either: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/02/cubs-claim-drake-britton-designate-gonzalez-germen.html Later

Now that Colorado has a shortstop, I guess that frees up Tulo for that trade to the Mets. Later

If the writer, Kyle Porter, is old enough to remember Mays on the Mets, then he is old enough to realize how absolutely painful that is. Maybe that's why he's a golf writer. This was probably his one chance to get snarky in a story. Later

Omar Minaya leaving his VP post in San Diego to become an adviser to the MLBPA. http://espn.go.com/newyork/mlb/story/_/id/12247762/omar-minaya-leave-san-diego-padres-join-mlbpa-special-adviser Later

This showed up in my email today. I didn't even know that he knew me. Maybe he was one of the people who confused me with ex-Sen. John Mitchell. [code:1359rdjy] On the night of August 14, 2014, I left a Baltimore hotel after being elected Commissioner of Baseball. As I began to reply to the overwhelming number of congratulatory messages coming in, it hit me that I'd just been entrusted to protect the integrity of our National Pastime and to set a course that allows this great game to continue to flourish - now and in the years to come. Needless to say, I was deeply honored by the trust the owners placed in me. Today is my first day as Commissioner, and I am incredibly excited to get to work. I am grateful to Commissioner Selig for his expertise and friendship. His leadership set a direction that led to historic success. The mission before us is clear: To honor the game's history while welcoming new people to our great sport - people who will one day pass their love of baseball down through the generations. That is what our parents and grandparents did for us, and it is what we are doing for our own children. Baseball is a game firmly rooted in childhood experiences, and its vitality and growth rely heavily on giving young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to play and watch baseball. This notion that baseball is the game of children is central to my core goals as Commissioner. Maybe that is because my own Little League experience in upstate Rome, New York was such an important part of my childhood. I will never forget my intense dedication to that club and to my teammates - each of whom I can still name to this day - and being part of a perfect game. My top priority is to bring more people into our game - at all levels and from all communities. Specifically, I plan to make the game more accessible to those in underserved areas, especially in the urban areas where fields and infrastructure are harder to find. Giving more kids the opportunity to play will inspire a new generation to fall in love with baseball just as we did when we were kids. Expanding Little League, RBI and other youth baseball programs will also help sustain a steady and wide talent pool from which our clubs can draw great players and create lifelong fans. As Commissioner, I will draw closer connections between youth baseball and MLB. I want to inspire children's interest in baseball and help parents and coaches foster that passion. In the coming years, MLB will work with college, high school, amateur and youth baseball programs to help grow our game and to ensure that the best players and talent have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. I call it "One Baseball" - a partnership between all professional and amateur groups involved in our game. Our children can look at MLB today and find a wave of new stars worthy of emulating both on and off the field. Players like Andrew McCutchen, Buster Posey, Giancarlo Stanton and Mike Trout and aces Madison Bumgarner, Felix Hernandez and Clayton Kershaw have powerful stories to tell - and MLB will tell them across every platform. We will continue to internationalize our game and to celebrate the fact that we have the most diverse rosters in the world. Our mission is to build upon this recent success by creating opportunities for the next wave of baseball talent. We also must continue to nurture inclusive environments for all the contributors to our game and our loyal fans. Another priority for me is to continue to modernize the game without interfering with its history and traditions. Last season's expanded instant replay improved the game's quality and addressed concerns shared by fans and players. We made a dramatic change without altering the game's fundamentals. I look forward to tapping into the power of technology to consider additional advancements that will continue to heighten the excitement of the game, improve the pace of play and attract more young people to the game. The Major League Clubs have bestowed an extraordinary opportunity upon me. My pledge is to work every single day to honor their faith in me and your love of this game. Robert D. Manfred, Jr. [/code:1359rdjy] I wonder how he got my email address. Later

Meeting with A-Rod will have to wait until Spring Training: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/report--yankees-reject--clear-the-air--meeting-with-alex-rodriguez-054658194.html Later

The minor league organization had the highest winning percentage, as in #1. http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/2014-organization-standings/ Later

RIP, Ernie. Later

I wonder if they did an airflow study and if they'll find out that the new scoreboard will negate the effects of bringing in the fences. Later

Still, perception can be reality. And making someone involved (even as a victim) in a multi-million dollar con, make one wonder what decisions he might make with MLB's money, whether he has the real power to do it or not. Maybe if he were on the uniform committee, he might do something good, like allowing the remembrance of 9/11 heroes. Later

http://metsmerizedonline.com/2015/01/fred-wilpon-named-chairman-of-mlb-finance-committee.html/ I had to check my calendar to make sure it isn't April First. Later