MFS62

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ScarletKnight41 wrote: I hat you. Doesn't that kind of comment belong in the "deflation" thread? Anti-Annie? What are you, a Yankee fan? Later

The sun'll come out Tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar That tomorrow There'll be sun! Just thinkin' about Tomorrow Clears away the cobwebs, And the sorrow 'Til there's none! When I'm stuck a day That's gray, And lonely, I just stick out my chin And Grin, And Say, Oh! The sun'll come out Tomorrow So ya gotta hang on 'Til tomorrow Come what may Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya Tomorrow! You're always A day A way! Later

]Now, I initially thought that he made these in a formal address to the gathered mourners. Now, I'm thinking that it was just an empty statement to a reporter. But still, the guy dies, and the best you can say for him is that he really llikes that for 15 minutes, he was, you know, one of you? Forget that (1) his last public act was a heated defense of you, and (2) the Yankees weren't particularly likely to tender him an offer. The thing you remember about him was how pleased he was to be hit with your reflected glory? I don't think Torre is a dick or anything, but I wonder if he's been speaking the corporate bullshitspeak so long that he can't turn it off. Well done, Edgy. Torre has had a lot of face time with reporters, and I'd prefer to call it "manager speak". Outside the baseball world, in lengthy interviews, I haven't found him to be the most erudite person in the world. In a situation like this, it is difficult to always come up with the right words. So it may have been easier for him to revert to the references about the team that he used. I'm neither a Torre supporter nor a Torre basher, but in an situation like this, I'd be willing to cut him some slack. Later

] Acta looks to manage By ADAM RUBIN DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER ST. LOUIS - Manny Acta plans to interview for the Giants' and Rangers' managerial vacancies, the third base coach confirmed yesterday. GM Omar Minaya said Acta will be allowed to interview during an off-day, but added that neither San Francisco nor Texas has yet formally asked for permission through Major League Baseball. Acta hoped to have one of the interviews yesterday, until the Game 5 rainout on Monday delayed the game a day and doused those plans. "It is my goal, and it is going to come some day," said Acta, who managed the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, and previously interviewed with Arizona and Los Angeles. "There's always time for everything. And I'm in a no-lose situation. Even if I don't get one of those jobs, I still have a great job with a great team that I think is going to be in the hunt for years to come." Meanwhile, Gary Carter, who won the Florida State League title as manager of the St. Lucie Mets, is expected to interview with the Rockies about their hitting-coach position. Minaya has been promoting Acta and bench coach Jerry Manuel to the Giants, Rangers and Nationals. Manuel indicated he's yet to learn if any club plans to interview him. "I'm not just tooting the horn of my guys because they're my guys," Willie Randolph said. "Manny is starting out, and I think he deserves a shot. He's a solid baseball guy. He's just getting into the process more or less. I think he interviewed last year, but I think he should get a serious, legitimate look again. "Jerry is the one who's surprising to me (that he hasn't been named a manager yet)," Randolph continued. "Jerry is a solid baseball man. Solid. He's already proven that he can lead a team and win at this level. He was Manager of the Year one year. Jerry to me is a gem, a treasure, who should get back and get another shot. Any club would really, really benefit from his knowledge and his leadership." Hitting coach for the Colorado Rockies? Isn't that like being fruit picking coach at the local orchard during harvest time? Insert your own analogies for easy jobs here. Later

Iubitul wrote: Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Nobody stop him. He's on a roll. Later

dinosaur jesus wrote: The fate of Steve Trachsel? If he pitches again like he did last time, defenestration. What is Defenestration? The act of throwing something or someone out of a window. Nice word. Later

="Yancy Street Gang"]The thought of a Game 7 is as frightening, for different reasons, as it was in the 1986 NLCS. Hey! You just came up with another 1986/2006 similarity for that thread. Later

Yancy Street Gang wrote: Things will be so much nicer if the Mets can win tonight and tomorrow. Thursday's game is looking like a desperate mess. As I posted in the Quotes of 2006 thread: ]When asked yesterday about who would start game 7 of the NLCS, Traschel or Oliver, Willie Randolph said: "The best thing we can do is win this in six". Willie seems to agree with you. So do we all. Later

[quote="Johnny Dickshot"]It's Sunny Drive Time in Hawaii again.

Willets Point wrote:These big shots are getting more and more obscure. Or I'm just disconnected from pop culture.Good point. Maybe those belong in a "Little Shot Mets Fans" thread.Later

Vic Sage wrote: Rockin' Doc wrote: Vic definitely has the best Mets beard. Though, I suspect he had a substantial head start on the rest of you. yeah, i started mine 25 years ago. Vic. You had told us you had a beard. But from some of your posts, we were really curious to see where it came out. Seriously, it was a pleasure meeting you. And all the others too. Too bad I couldn't have spent more time with the group. Later

The power of Gary Cohen; He does the play-by-play for WFAN in the 6th inning of each post-season game. The Mets have scored a total of 16 runs in the 7 6th innings so far this post-season. 2, 2, and 3 in the Dodgers series 2, 1, 0, and 6 in the Cards series so far He should call the whole game. Later

Frayed Knot wrote: Didn't hear either I did. One of them said that on the radio yesterday. Later

Edgy DC wrote: ="MFS62"]Whatever, it has taken his concentration away from the game. I don't think we know that. Five walks in one inning plus? I'd think that was a pretty good indication that something was bothering him. That's not the Steve we've come to know. Maybe I should have put "IMO" in there somewhere. Later

I haven't seen any article about why he left the team the last week of the season. All I've read is "family matters". Speculation has ranged from an illness of a family member to his wife is about to file for divorce. But it was important enough to have him miss his last season start/ tune-up. And there have been a lot of articles about how he has to be in a set routine to pitch well. (Well, as well as he pitches) Whatever, it has taken his concentration away from the game. I'm sure the details will be known soon. Later

Yancy Street Gang wrote: I can't remember, but how many years had Barry Bonds been playing before we learned that he was a jerk? Depends on when he was playing. And where. I remember reading a story about a pre-draft report filed by a major league scout when Barroid was in college. IIRC, it said: "He will be a very good player for whichever team drafts him. And I hope like Hell it isn't us". And, While Eddie Murray had a stern image to the press, when he got to the Mets, there were many stories written about how his teammates liked him. Later

Frayed Knot wrote: 3-Way tie so far: Mets 2 -- Cards 2 -- Weather 2 Thank you, Steve Somers. Or was it Mike Greenberg? Later

When asked yesterday about who would start game 7 of the NLCS, Traschel or Oliver, Willie Randolph said: "The best thing we can do is win this in six". Later

Willets Point wrote: ...until you got your Red Ryder bb-gun and almost shot your eye out. Is her real name Ralphie? LOL! Later

SteveJRogers wrote: ="MFS62"]Dear Doctor UMDB; About 3:45 this afternoon, as I was entering an office building, the name Bill Hepler jumped into my head. Is this a serious condition? Do you think it was brought on by reading the name Jay Kleven earlier this afternoon? What do you recommend as treatment? Later Hey could be worse, you could have suddenly thought of Frank Tepedino When I start having Yankee thoughts like that, I will end it all. No doctor would be able to help me. I'd be too far gone. Later

G-Fafif wrote: Speaking of 2003, Art Howe is a Phillie coach? He must really light up a room. He will when the Philly fans set him on fire. Of course, they'll dress him in a Santa Claus suit first. Later

Dear Doctor UMDB; About 3:45 this afternoon, as I was entering an office building, the name Bill Hepler jumped into my head. Is this a serious condition? Do you think it was brought on by reading the name Jay Kleven earlier this afternoon? What do you recommend as treatment? Later

Yancy Street Gang wrote: If the game starts at 1:15 a.m. for you, why don't you take a nap beforehand? I'd probably go to be at 9:30 and set the alarm for 1. That extra 3� hours of sleep would help a lot, I'd think. Sounds like Army guard duty. 3 1/2 hours of sleep between shifts. Later

I meant for blue caps. Later