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="Kong76"]MFS: Chanelling John Sterling? <<< You think about him a lot for a Mets' fan. I can't recall the last time I heard more than a minute of him per month for like forever. Sterling is the hallmark for bad baseball player name puns, just like Chris Berman for doing the same with football players. As for listening to him now, I used to listen to him broadcast Nets games. I haven't recovered since. Later

="metirish":fdfg99ht]"swing and a Misch".......[/quote:fdfg99ht] Chanelling John Sterling.? Later soupcan Jun 05 2009 03:19 PM Fernando is the new Carlos. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 05 2009 03:22 PM We should get Fernando Vina to back up at SS. Kong76 Jun 05 2009 03:23 PM MFS: Chanelling John Sterling? <<< You think about him a lot for a Mets' fan. I can't recall the last time I heard more than a minute of him per month for like forever. Frayed Knot Jun 05 2009 04:04 PM Fernando Nieve[/url:15wjz92a] -- (I like how quick someone jumps on the sponsorship thing) Nieve is a soon-to-be 26 y/o Venezuelan, signed as a teenager by Houston 10 years ago. The Astros were the first ones all over Venz - inking (among others) Johan, Bobby Abreu, Richard Hidalgo. So they get this guy as a teen, he spends parts of 8 seasons with them - plus probably more in Vz leagues - and he gets claimed off waivers having never reached their big club. Benjamin Grimm Jun 05 2009 04:15 PM ="Kong76"]MFS: Chanelling John Sterling? <<< You think about him a lot for a Mets' fan. I can't recall the last time I heard more than a minute of him per month for like forever. Me neither. I don't even think I'd recognize the sound of his voice. I don't think I've ever listened to a Yankees game on the radio. Farmer Ted Jun 05 2009 04:18 PM I know Misch's sister. I've been following him the past few years. Guess I'll work the cpf interview angle. Benjamin Grimm Jun 05 2009 04:22 PM Can you hear the drums, Fernando? More than the ABBA song, the name reminds me of this book that I used to read as a little kid: It's about a bull who was supposed to fight in the ring, but he preferred to sit under a tree and smell flowers. Edgy DC Jun 05 2009 07:11 PM Fernando "My God, You Are So" Nieve saw some big league time in 2006 and 2008. He has a good arm but Houston needed him to pitch well in spring training, but he didn't, and failed to make the club. He was out of options, and the Mets grabbed him. He had Tommy John in 2007. Sits between 94 and 97, but has hit 99. Number 6 Jun 05 2009 09:58 PM ="Benjamin Grimm":1tqg7fg6]Can you hear the drums, Fernando? More than the ABBA song, the name reminds me of this book that I used to read as a little kid: It's about a bull who was supposed to fight in the ring, but he preferred to sit under a tree and smell flowers.[/quote:1tqg7fg6] Ha! Used to have my mother read that one to me over and over. Haven't thought about it since then, probably. MFS62 Jun 06 2009 06:58 AM ="Kong76"]MFS: Chanelling John Sterling? <<< You think about him a lot for a Mets' fan. I can't recall the last time I heard more than a minute of him per month for like forever. Sterling is the hallmark for bad baseball player name puns, just like Chris Berman for doing the same with football players. As for listening to him now, I used to listen to him broadcast Nets games. I haven't recovered since. Later Kong76 Jun 06 2009 07:51 AM He's the Geeambeeno Abomb guy we hear sound clips of on the news. I didn't put two and two together in my haste to mock. Speaking of mocking, let's move on to Nets basketball on the radio :-) MFS62 Jun 06 2009 10:35 AM ="Kong76":14btmzj1]He's the Geeambeeno Abomb guy we hear sound clips of on the news. I didn't put two and two together in my haste to mock. Speaking of mocking, let's move on to Nets basketball on the radio :-)[/quote:14btmzj1] That was cold. Later TheOldMole Jun 06 2009 04:14 PM Ferdinand is still one of my favorite books. Kong76 Jun 06 2009 04:25 PM MFS: That was cold <<< I put a smiley. Kong76 Jun 06 2009 04:37 PM I just watched Ferdinand. I don't remember the book but I remember that cartoon. Good find. MFS62 Jun 06 2009 06:26 PM ="Kong76"]MFS: That was cold <<< I put a smiley. I know. The truest things are said in jest. Smiley back at ya', pal. Later Farmer Ted Jun 11 2009 02:42 PM Mr. Misch will find the links for CPF and MBTN in his email account later today. Let's see if he jumps in the pool.

Roster moves: ] Fernando Nieve will replace J.J. Putz on the roster. Nieve was claimed off waivers from the Astros late in spring training. He began the season at Double-A Binghamton, and was 3-0 with a 3.70 ERA as a starter since joining Triple-A Buffalo. *** The Mets also have claimed lefthander Pat Misch off waivers from the Giants. He will be assigned to Buffalo. Misch appeared in four games for San Francisco this season. Later

="soupcan":2sb7z9qh]Aren't there only two decent Christian Slater movies? 'Heathers' and 'True Romance'[/quote:2sb7z9qh] I'd add Broken Arrow to that list. Later Edgy DC Jun 05 2009 01:16 PM I'll say three times as good as Broken Arrow. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 05 2009 01:33 PM "Broken Arrow" is watchable... I wouldn't quite go so far as to call it "decent." (I'll afford "Pump Up the Volume" that courtesy-- not least because of heavy Samantha Mathis flesh-age. Grrrrrow.) And oh yeah-- Kong76 Jun 05 2009 01:36 PM I don't know the song, this is all I could muster ... Everybody knows not to pull a hammy Everybody knows Jose is all washed up Everybody knows who's the real trade bait And everybody knows Cleon's a gup. Everybody knows Cleon ain't got the answers And Grote and Ashie don't either He don't post because he knows He just posts 'cause he blows Willets Point Jun 05 2009 05:43 PM Nice choice of song. Just saw Leonard Cohen in concert on Saturday. themetfairy Jun 05 2009 05:55 PM Did he perform Hallelujah? Willets Point Jun 05 2009 06:08 PM ="themetfairy":3mg5dbfi]Did he perform Hallelujah?[/quote:3mg5dbfi] Does a bear... Ahem...yes, he did. Ashie62 Jun 05 2009 08:03 PM ="Kong76":2as2hpb4]I don't know the song, this is all I could muster ... Everybody knows not to pull a hammy Everybody knows Jose is all washed up Everybody knows who's the real trade bait And everybody knows Cleon's a gup. Everybody knows Cleon ain't got the answers And Grote and Ashie don't either He don't post because he knows He just posts 'cause he blows[/quote:2as2hpb4] Very Grown up Kong76 Jun 05 2009 08:18 PM Weak moment. Does that mean you cop to being Cleon and Grote?

Omigosh! Wright will get hit by a comet this morning? And Mike Francessa didn't alert us yet? How did you find out if not from the Oracle? Later

I don't think there is any organization in the world than can further damage LaRussa's reputation. Later

Fman99 wrote: Sean Green has another encouraging inning. He thrives with the mop. I remember listening to Howard Cosell giving the out of town scoreboard. Whe he got to the Braves' game he said (a close paraphrase), "The Braves must have given up on winning this one. Ron Piche is in the game." I get that same feeling when I see Sean Green coming in out of the bullpen. Later

When I heard "Morton" I immediately thought it was this guy: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mortoca01.shtml And wondered how the Braves were still able to trade him. Later

"Guys, this has been a long road trip. There are a lot of wives and girl friends waiting for you. Try to look horny." Later

="Kong76"]MFS: Insert Joe Shultz epithet here <<< I don't get it, google no help. In Ball Four, Bouton's manager in Seattle was Joe Schultz. Joe's favorite epithet, quoted many times in the book, was "shitfuck". Later

="G-Fafif":3byrmusv]="Frayed Knot":3byrmusv]What that team really needs is hitting outfielders.[/quote:3byrmusv] And they got one, according to Adam Rubin[/url:3byrmusv], in the person of Nate McLouth.[/quote:3byrmusv] Insert Joe Shultz epithet here. Later LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 03 2009 06:09 PM Balls. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 03 2009 06:17 PM Geez. I shutter to think about the Braves with McLouth. PS -- Got tixx Tuesday and going with some Philly fans. Heh. Kong76 Jun 03 2009 06:20 PM MFS: Insert Joe Shultz epithet here <<< I don't get it, google no help. MFS62 Jun 03 2009 06:23 PM ="Kong76"]MFS: Insert Joe Shultz epithet here <<< I don't get it, google no help. In Ball Four, Bouton's manager in Seattle was Joe Schultz. Joe's favorite epithet, quoted many times in the book, was "shitfuck". Later Kong76 Jun 03 2009 06:34 PM Lol, go google "Joe S(c)hultz epithet." I need rest. G-Fafif Jun 03 2009 06:37 PM How's your ol' tomato? John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 03 2009 06:38 PM Lets' throw some El Strikos out there. MFS62 Jun 03 2009 06:49 PM "Guys, this has been a long road trip. There are a lot of wives and girl friends waiting for you. Try to look horny." Later Willets Point Jun 03 2009 07:17 PM Re: Pitching News ="bmfc1":1i826oj4]Second, the Braves released Glavine. In one of the stranger comments I've read of late, Cerrone writes: "� i shutter to say this, but, the Mets need a starting pitcher, and he always had a strong relationship with Omar Minaya and Jeff Wilpon�"[/quote:1i826oj4] ::twitch:: ::twitch:: Fman99 Jun 03 2009 07:37 PM Re: Pitching News ="Willets Point":aq2lajma]="bmfc1":aq2lajma]Second, the Braves released Glavine. In one of the stranger comments I've read of late, Cerrone writes: "� i shutter to say this, but, the Mets need a starting pitcher, and he always had a strong relationship with Omar Minaya and Jeff Wilpon�"[/quote:aq2lajma] ::twitch:: ::twitch::[/quote:aq2lajma] Let's see if Armando Benitez wants to join him on the pitching staff. There's a reason these guys are ex-Mets. Frayed Knot Jun 03 2009 07:42 PM ="G-Fafif":pjxua9lt]="Frayed Knot":pjxua9lt]What that team really needs is hitting outfielders.[/quote:pjxua9lt] And they got one, according to Adam Rubin[/url:pjxua9lt], in the person of Nate McLouth.[/quote:pjxua9lt] Holy Shite ... I didn't mean THAT quickly!! It kind of helps us out for tomorrow but that's a major pickup for los Bravos. I can't believe Pitt dealt him. He just turned 27 and, unlike last year with Nady & Bay, is still a couple years away from FA-gency. I hope they got themselves a good return. If nothing else it'll piss off Francesa who declared McLouth to be "the perfect Yanqui" on numerous occasions last year. IOW, he's a young, under control All-Star who plays the one place the MFYs don't have a star so I suppose he figured it was inevitable that he be picking up his mail in the Bronx before long. Frayed Knot Jun 03 2009 08:20 PM ESPN: Atlanta gave up outfielder Gorkys Hernandez, one of their top prospects, along with pitchers Charlie Morton and Jeff Locke. Maybe those guys are good, but they have better prospects in both the OF & pitching. [to replace Glavine], the Braves called up highly touted prospect Tommy Hanson, who has dominated at Triple-A Gwinnett and will make his first major league appearance Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The minor league blogosphere has been saying that Hanson has been overdue for weeks now. Another plus: McLouth is under contract through at least 2011, having signed a three-year, $15.75 contract in spring training. The deal includes a team option for a fourth year at $10.65 million, with a $1.25 million buyout. So if Pittsburgh can't afford him who can they afford? By trading McLouth, Pittsburgh cleared a spot for one of its best prospects, 2005 first-round pick Andrew McCutchen. The 22-year-old outfielder was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis, where he was hitting .303 with four homers, 20 RBIs and 10 stolen bases. So why not him AND McLouth? "When we signed Nate to a long-term contract, we did so with the intent on having him remain part of our core of homegrown talent. said GM Huntington -- But the quality and quantity of talent we are receiving in this trade moves us closer to our goal of building that sustainable championship-caliber club." I hope they're right. If so it'll be the first time in a long while. metsguyinmichigan Jun 03 2009 08:35 PM If we signed Glavine, I'd be devastated, not disappointed. Edgy DC Jun 03 2009 09:40 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 04 2009 05:33 AM I think we're buying into Cerrone's foolery by even reacting to his speculation. As for McLouth, I don't think it was a lack of money so much as the right trade at the right time. Somewhere on your block is a dork getting his ass kicked in fantasy baseball but certain that his day will come because he has Gorkys Hernandez down on his virtual farm. Morton can step into a rotation now (the Braves had him filling a spot) and has done well at AAA. I can't telll you anything to get excited about Locke, but he was a second rounder. Obviously I want this trade to break for the Buccos, but I think it has a good chance of doing that. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 04 2009 04:55 AM ="Frayed Knot":37edpb1t]="G-Fafif":37edpb1t]="Frayed Knot":37edpb1t]What that team really needs is hitting outfielders.[/quote:37edpb1t] And they got one, according to Adam Rubin[/url:37edpb1t], in the person of Nate McLouth.[/quote:37edpb1t] Holy Shite ... I didn't mean THAT quickly!! It kind of helps us out for tomorrow but that's a major pickup for los Bravos. I can't believe Pitt dealt him. He just turned 27 and, unlike last year with Nady & Bay, is still a couple years away from FA-gency. I hope they got themselves a good return. If nothing else it'll piss off Francesa who declared McLouth to be "the perfect Yanqui" on numerous occasions last year. IOW, he's a young, under control All-Star who plays the one place the MFYs don't have a star so I suppose he figured it was inevitable that he be picking up his mail in the Bronx before long.[/quote:37edpb1t] That's the thing with McLouth -- he's a bit overrated. He's good, but not really great. Rotblatt Jun 04 2009 06:49 AM Re: Pitching News ="Willets Point":1znihsau]="bmfc1":1znihsau]Second, the Braves released Glavine. In one of the stranger comments I've read of late, Cerrone writes: "� i shutter to say this, but, the Mets need a starting pitcher, and he always had a strong relationship with Omar Minaya and Jeff Wilpon�"[/quote:1znihsau] ::twitch:: ::twitch::[/quote:1znihsau] Indeed. If we're going to bring on aged superstars, I'd rather sign Petey. Benjamin Grimm Jun 04 2009 06:58 AM Yes, but I think the Mets should sign Glavine just to aggravate everyone. HahnSolo Jun 04 2009 07:30 AM Has anyone seen, or commented on this, from Adam Rubin: ]After struggles in 8th inning continue, Mets drop J.J. Putz 7th inning BY Adam Rubin DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Thursday, June 4th 2009, 4:00 AM PITTSBURGH - Jerry Manuel met with J.J. Putz Wednesday and informed the ex-Mariners closer that he was being moved from an eighth-inning to seventh-inning role until he can rediscover his form. Putz was the primary culprit in a five-run eighth inning Monday night that resulted in the Mets' second loss in 22 games in which they led with sixouts to go. He will be replaced by rookie Bobby Parnell as the primary set-up man. Manuel described the move as temporary. "I watched some film today, and we think we've found a pretty big, glaring mechanical flaw that's kind of slowly progressed, maybe even through last year," Putz said. "I think we're going in the right direction." As for a lesser role, Putz added: "When you get into those pressure-packed situations, you really don't have a chance to work on anything. All you're really trying to do is figure a way to get somebody out. Maybe, by taking a step back, you're allowed to kind of pitch with a clear head and really think about what you're doing as opposed to just trying to think about getting a guy out." I like it in concept. I just dislike how they continue to try to define undefinable roles like "7th inning guy" or "8th inning guy". Benjamin Grimm Jun 04 2009 07:39 AM I agree. I approve of the demotion but not of the distinction. Hopefully more Mets starters will be completing the 7th inning. Frayed Knot Jun 04 2009 07:43 AM ]That's the thing with McLouth -- he's a bit overrated. He's good, but not really great. But legitimately good especially when you factor in 27 y/o and under team control for a while. Yeah, he's not really a superstar and ideally shouldn't be playing CF (despite his gold glove last year) - but compared to what Atlanta's been trotting out in CF this season: .198/.298/.271 with 2 HRs & 8 RBIs!! it's a huge upgrade (ditto when compared to Melky/Gardener). I mean, jeez, Atlanta pitchers have knocked in 6 in barely half the ABs. Braves, meanwhile, have re-demoted Jordan Schaefer and his 2 Ks/game bat. ]As for McLouth, I don't think it was a lack of money so much as the right trade at the right time ... I want this trade to break for the Buccos, but I think it has a good chance of doing that. I dunno. I'd opt for fair chance at best. Morton's already 25 and crashed in his not-so-brief trial last season. Doesn't mean he's destined to failure but I don't think he's a real high-upside guy. Hernandez is supposedly your classic speedy/slappy CF-type w/lots of speed and a real good glove but almost no power. Sounds like a guy who'll live or die on his OBP. He also sounds like a lesser version of their own prospect Andrew McCutcheon who the trade supposedly cleared room for. Locke is in Low-A ball. ]I think the Mets should sign Glavine just to aggravate everyone. That's the front office's main goal right? John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 04 2009 07:55 AM I predict PNC will soon be known as Gorkys Park. MFS62 Jun 04 2009 08:11 AM When I heard "Morton" I immediately thought it was this guy: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mortoca01.shtml And wondered how the Braves were still able to trade him. Later LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 04 2009 08:39 AM ="Frayed Knot"]]That's the thing with McLouth -- he's a bit overrated. He's good, but not really great. But legitimately good especially when you factor in 27 y/o and under team control for a while. Yeah, he's not really a superstar and ideally shouldn't be playing CF (despite his gold glove last year) - but compared to what Atlanta's been trotting out in CF this season: .198/.298/.271 with 2 HRs & 8 RBIs!! it's a huge upgrade (ditto when compared to Melky/Gardener). I mean, jeez, Atlanta pitchers have knocked in 6 in barely half the ABs. Braves, meanwhile, have re-demoted Jordan Schaefer and his 2 Ks/game bat. He's got significant power (ISOs of .210-.220 the last two years) that's just starting to develop. He's got decent plate awareness and patience (a rising walk rate that's just a shade above 11 percent). He plays a credible-- if not "Gold Glove"-quality-- outfield. And he runs a bit, with good baserunning instincts (20 steals each of the past two years, with a lifetime 93 percent rate). In essence, he'll be a poor man's-- maybe "homeless man's" would be more accurate-- Beltran for them. I'm with FK on the odds of this working out for Pittsburgh. But hell, if you're going nowhere, might as well pan for gold, right? Edgy DC Jun 04 2009 08:41 AM Well, in cases like Aramis Ramirez, sometimes the Pirates haven't known that the pan itself was golden, but I'm still hopeful. metirish Jun 04 2009 08:50 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":3c1ay6lb]I predict PNC will soon be known as Gorkys Park.[/quote:3c1ay6lb] Love it....his at bat music should be the whistling from "Winds of Change" G-Fafif Jun 04 2009 12:48 PM ="metirish":2oy3itk5]="John Cougar Lunchbucket":2oy3itk5]I predict PNC will soon be known as Gorkys Park.[/quote:2oy3itk5] Love it....his at bat music should be the whistling from "Winds of Change"[/quote:2oy3itk5] But will he rock Pittsburgh like a hurricane? Frayed Knot Jun 04 2009 01:22 PM ]I'm with FK on the odds of this working out for Pittsburgh. But hell, if you're going nowhere, might as well pan for gold, right? That's essentially what they've been doing for the last year or so; going for decent up-side, though hardly guaranteed prospects - Jose Tabata as the main bait for Nady - Andy LaRoche for Bay - and now Gorkys Hernandez for McLouth plus some spare pitching parts thrown in on the side. If they all live up to their potential things could work out real nice for them. If not ... One thing they will have if/when Gorkys comes up is a nice relay team in their outfield: McCutchon, Morgan & Hernandez They might have a HR total for the season that's in single digits but they'll probably save a bunch of runs.

If they sign Glavine, they'd better station snipers on the roof of CitiField to protect him. The fans won't forget. Later

I used to like Sterling when he broadcast the Nets games. (because I rooted for them) But then I got tired of him when he started giving every player a nickname. Dr. J had already been in use for Julius Erving. But when he came up with names like Mr. K for Larry Kenon, it got to be a bit too much. But there is one call that he was the first to use - "downtown" for a three point shot. Marv Albert adopted it, and it has become known as one of Marv's signature calls. Too bad. John deserves his props for that one. Later

The only good thing about hearing Sterling's voice is that Suzyn Waldmann usually isn't talking at the same time. Later

IMO, Cohen, Rose and Scully, et. al. used their phrases to further the description of the game. Pirate broadcaster Bob Prince had one to describe a come-from-behind 9 th inning victory. He would say "We had 'em all the way!". Sterling's phrases don't move the story telling along. They are there for Sterling to produce sound bytes promoting his "ability" as a broadcaster and to show how clever he is. Which is which? I'd say a catch phrase is one any broadcaster an use. A signature call, to me, is one that only that broadcaster would (or does) use. Later

="soupcan":gnlthwfq]I love 3,000 hits so much that if Jetah evah gets there, I'd actually have to consider him a HOFer.[/quote:gnlthwfq] As long as he doesn't end his career as a full time DH to get there. Later LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 03 2009 12:21 PM ="Benjamin Grimm"] I would be most intrigued, I think, by an attempt at the 56-game streak, and by a run at a .400 batting average. (As long as it's not by a disliked player, like Rollins or Jeter.) Also 30 wins by a pitcher, but that seems almost impossible today with the five-man rotation. Pitchers only get a handful more than 30 starts in a season. 56 is probably about it-- not least because of all of the good luck that factors into it, and the fact that it involves more than just showing up (Cal Ripken-- father of "Absenteeism?"). [Rollins was pushing it when he got to 38, methinks, and while Young Soft Rain could've done it-- maybe-- I don't think he's got the horses anymore. My guesses for the next-gen guy to come close? One of two O's-- Adam Jones or Markakis. Nice contact/line-drive rates on both, and speed to burn.] The freakish one-gamers-- the twenty-strikeout game, the 4-HR job-- hold some allure for me, but you can't plan around 'em, and, frankly, if those sorts of things don't do it for you, you don't enjoy baseball. Willets Point Jun 03 2009 12:23 PM I'm not all that interested in arbitrary round number wins. Randy Johnson's 300th win isn't all that different than his 299th or 301st win. Same goes for Gary Sheffield's 500th homerun. I was only interested in that it was a home run for the Mets. What would get me interested is if a player breaks (or gets close to breaking) an all-time or single-season record. I was even intrigued when Craig Biggio got close to the record for HBP's. metirish Jun 03 2009 12:30 PM Bobby Cox "breaking" the ejection record really got me excited...how could I forget it. metsguyinmichigan Jun 03 2009 12:40 PM I was able to see Seaver's 300th with my whole family, and it was a glorious thing. We were in attendance for Clemens' attempt at 300 against the Tigers. We bought tickets far in advance with friends, never thinking that it had potential to be an historic game. It was a real tough day. All of us are big baseball fans, so you can't root against Clemens. But he and his cohorts are just so vile, we almost had to. Sort of sucked some of the potential joy out of it. So Clemens left in the sixth with a lead. And then the Yankee infield started throwing the ball around, and the Tigers tied the game. The fans were all cheering, and my buddy Will was saying, "What are you cheering about? 'Yea! We DIDN'T get to see history'" Keep in mind that this was the year the Tigers lost 139 games or something. Being the Tigers, they tied it up, and couldn't push across the winning run. The game went something like 17 innings, with David Wells almost pitching a full game in relief. It was the worst of all worlds. Yankees won, and we didn't get to see the historic game. Oh, they vex me in so many ways. On the bright side, I got to boo Jeter six or seven times instead of just four. holychicken Jun 03 2009 12:42 PM I got real excited when Annabel Chong set a world record by engaging in 251 sex acts with about 70 men over a ten-hour period. But I have a feeling that is not what we are talking about here. Frayed Knot Jun 03 2009 12:47 PM I don't get overly jazzed up about "counting number" stats either ... mainly I just wanted to get the joke about the Nationals in. Hell, I used a variation of the same one almost 30 years ago when Len Barker tossed a perfect game against the then-pathetic Blue Jays (I recycle more than Al Gore). But I also wanted to acknowledge the (potential) feat and, like JCL, I'll tip my hat to the guy for hanging around and succeeding as long as he did. He's a guy who was MUCH better in his mid/late 30s than he was in his mid/late 20s and even as little as two or three years ago I thought he was going to come up short. I won't have to hang on every pitch (he'll probably be 3 or more innings gone from the game if/when the Giants win anyway) to appreciate the accomplishment. His will also be the last one for a while. Even Moyer's recent 250th will hold up for some time. Edgy DC Jun 03 2009 12:55 PM ="metsguyinmichigan"]All of us are big baseball fans, so you can't root against Clemens. Oh, yes you ke-hen. Johnson won 17 games (or, I should say, received credit for 17 wins) for the Yanks while posting a 5.00 ERA. That's got to be some kind of record. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 03 2009 01:09 PM ="Edgy DC"]="metsguyinmichigan"]All of us are big baseball fans, so you can't root against Clemens. Oh, yes you ke-hen. Johnson won 17 games (or, I should say, received credit for 17 wins) for the Yanks while posting a 5.00 ERA. That's got to be some kind of record. Snail Trachs' 2006-- 15 wins, 4.97-- is comparable. So's Livan's 199...8? (13 wins, 5.24). G-Fafif Jun 03 2009 02:10 PM I'm diggin' on the 5-0 record the Unit compiled in the '95 ALDS and the '01 WS combined at the expense of MFYs to delay and dismiss their dynasty, respectively. Those are the money wins, yo. metsguyinmichigan Jun 03 2009 02:24 PM I think our concensus for the Clemens was that we rooted for a win so we could see history made, then to root for lightening strike him during the post-game celebration. We were denied on both accounts. Frayed Knot Jun 03 2009 08:25 PM Washington must have sold a bunch of tickets for this potential milestone because it's been raining all night and now, more than 3 hours past the scheduled game time, they still haven't called the game nor do they have a target time for first pitch!! LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 03 2009 08:49 PM ="Frayed Knot"]Washington must have sold a bunch of tickets for this potential milestone because it's been raining all night and now, more than 3 hours past the scheduled game time, they still haven't called the game nor do they have a target time for first pitch!! Also, there's the west-coast team on an east-coast road trip thing. I'm not sure, but I don't think any of the Giants' road off-days line up with a Washington off-day/homestand. Frayed Knot Jun 04 2009 07:20 AM Well it turns out that they'll play an old-fashioned "twi-night" DH today with Unit going in game 1. But I don't care what the circumstances were, four hours is way beyond reasonable for a game to be called. Especially when you see films of water pouring into dugouts like the stadium had been transported to Niagra. Edgy DC Jun 04 2009 07:54 AM It was a monsoon here last night. There would have been nine fans left out there. Hil Clinton needs to show up at the Nationals ballpark with that re-start button of hers. What a disastrous season. G-Fafif Jun 04 2009 02:57 PM First pitch delayed to 5:10. Game to be shown on MLBN. Frayed Knot Jun 04 2009 04:48 PM Unit goes 6 innings of 1-run/2-hit ball. Leaves after that (possibly for an injury) leading 2-1 And, yeah, it's raining. Frayed Knot Jun 04 2009 05:53 PM Nats had a chance to ruin it - had the sacks loaded w/2 outs in the 8th - but Adam Dunn K'd on a borderline pitch that would have tied the score if it went the other way (and given RJ an ND in the process). Then the Nats pen followed the script by giving up several more runs in top 9 and #300 was sealed.

="Edgy DC":2y3rww38]I'm not sure, but I think the dance partner was a young Lynda Carter.[/quote:2y3rww38] Then I'm glad the dance was a Mazurka instead of a cheek-to-cheek type of dance. Bobby never could have gotten that close to Lynda's cheek. Later

From the administrator of a pay-fer website (Mets Inside Pitch), Brad was promoted to Binghamton today. Later

And sometimes "knee" injuries can hide a multitude of things. I remember being at the ballpark (daytime game Ebbetts Field) when Roy Campanella was catching for Brooklyn. A foul ball hit off the plate and caught him square in the, er, balls. He went down like he had been shot. The radio guy couldn't say that, so he said "Looks like Campy got hit in the ..... (thoughtful delay) knee. It hit him in the knee." Later

I find it funny that this thread is right over the one called "Belly Aches" on the forum list. Cause/effect? Later

seawolf17 wrote: Holy moley, there is like NOBODY in the park tonight. Stanley Cup final game tonight in the arena nearby. I'd imagine the parking lot is full, though. Later

Kong76 wrote: If someone mentions a no hitter after two innings, and it happens, then what? The Rockies will crumble, Gibraltar will tumble. Hey, those might be great lyrics for a song. Later

Maybe he's unsing International format with the day before the month. That, or dyslexia. Or a typo. Maybe we'll find out. Later

="Benjamin Grimm":37z7wamy] I wonder why he kept his middle name a secret until after his 40th birthday? Maybe we should ask the UniWatch guy.[/quote:37z7wamy] Maybe he didn't want anybody to think he was named after Bertrand Russell. Hmmm, maybe not. Later themetfairy Jun 01 2009 04:31 PM Thanks for the knowledge Greg! Fman99 Jun 01 2009 05:02 PM Hopefully the umpires don't Dicus on any calls this week. Edgy DC Jul 01 2009 09:05 PM Any new news of piracy, Greg? You're still on the clock. smg58 Jul 02 2009 08:57 AM Re: KTE: Their Closer's Middle Name is Dicus ="G-Fafif":212up8wr]Nyjer Morgan will do something insidious as well but look so sartorially splendid doing it that it will be hard to stay mad at him.[/quote:212up8wr] The Nats are playing Atlanta this weekend, so Nyjer can be as insidious as he wants.

Any word on the injury/ prognosis? EDIT: Never mind. just read on Yahoo that he is the dreaded "day-to-day". Later