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Since my school and playing days are over, and my wife speaks Spanish, I'll go with the round of golf with Tom Glavine. I get to spend about 4-5 hours picking the brain of a rather intelligent guy who will just happen to be enshrined in Cooperstown when his career is over. He could also answer the question: who's slower, Sid Bream or Carlos Delgado?

What is the status of Duaner? Is there any chance he's back this year? Williams?

Who's our DH this weekend? Who would you like to see as DH this weekend? I would prefer to see either Valentin or Easley DHing, with the other at 2nd base, though I suspect we'll see Franco at DH for at least one of the games. We could also, I suppose, see Franco at 1b for a game with Delgado at DH. Boy, a healthy Alou would look good right about now.

With a 1.92 WHIP, I reserve my right to dump on Schoenweis. But I agree he's not the only culprit.

Can we make up an injury for Schoenweis?

Still no Seton Hall Prep kid? Boras scaring teams away, I imagine. Wasn't there a HS pitcher from Connecticut who was supposed to go top 10? I don't see him yet.

Plus, didn't Howard have to semi-dive, or at least make a big stretch to get the ball? He has to score the tying run there.

I'll give it a whirl... A Met and a... NL East Brave: Julio Franco Phillie: Del Unser Marlin: Mike Jacobs National: Marlon Anderson Expo: Le Grande Orange NL Central Astro: Pete Harnisch Red: Pat Zachry Cub: Cliff Floyd Cardinal: Keith Hernandez Brewer: Willie Randolph Pirate: Oliver Perez NL West Giant: Kevin Mitchell Dodger: Bobby Valentine Padre: Kevin McReynolds Rockie: Kaz Matsui Diamondback: El Duque AL East Yankee: David Cone Red Sock: Tom Seaver Oriole: Steve Trachsel Blue Jay: Mookie Wilson Devil Ray: Scott Kazmir AL Central Indian: Roberto Alomar Tiger: Mickey Lolich Royal: Bret Saberhagen Twin: Frank Viola White Sock: Dave Gallagher AL West Mariner: John Olerud Angel: Nolan Ryan Ranger: Len Randle A: Jay Payton

Giving away my age here, class of 89. I think I was a year behind Pete. He was drafted as a junior in '87.

Fordham gave you me, too. Minus the depression.

I watched this in all its black and white glory. Never saw it before but had obviously read boxscores and reports on the game. A few notes: - Koosman was magnificent. He was in command all day, walked four, but two of those were the last men he faced with 2 out in the 9th. Was glad the Mets got the run in the 9th to get him the W. - Speaking of which, how the tide turns. In the top of the ninth, McNally retired the first two Mets, then went 0-2 on Ed Charles. He hung one to Charles, who singled to left. On a hit and run Grote singled to left and Charles went to third. Then following a visit to the mound (by pitching coach George Bamberger!) Al Weis singled to left on the first pitch to score what would be the winning run. - In the 9th, with F. Robinson up and 2 out, Hodges sent 2b Al Weis to left field and the Mets played with four outfielders. Robby walked. - The final out was weird. With Brooks Robinson up and men on first and second, Taylor fell behind thanks to a questionable ball on an obvious half-swing strike. At 3-2, the runners were off and he bounced one to third. Charles fielded cleanly and looked like he was going to casually go to the bag for the force, but Rettenmund the pinch runner was right on top of him, so he had to rush a throw that was in the dirt and barely beat Brooks. Other things I found interesting: - On infield ground balls, the catchers raced to back up the throw at first base...without exception. - Belanger on a play deep in the hole actually got in front of a ball then threw off the wrong foot but still got a force at second. Incredible play. - Boog Powell came up, prompting my wife to say, "wow, he's fat." Then when his name popped on screen, she said, "ooooh, the barbecue guy!"

Good point. I'm not sure. However, the boxscore indicates this game was completed in 2:20, and SNY has this scheduled in a 3-hour block. So I think the chances are good we get the entire game.

...in franchise history, will be a "Mets Classic" on SNY tonight (7PM Eastern): Game 2 of the 1969 World Series, Mets at Baltimore. I don't think I've ever seen this one in its entirety (I think I've seen game 3 and I know I've watched game 5), so I'll be setting the DVR. I could have put this in the Discuss SNY thread, but thought it might merit its own.

I read this morning, and I can't remember the source (the Daily News maybe) that Torre will not be playing Giambi at 1B during interleague, so I guess we'll see Phelps at 1b at least for the first two games.

You are Mike Jorgensen, and the HOFer who died that day was Babe Ruth. And since I'm supposedly really busy at work, I can't come up with a question now.

Lots of good times in the desert the past two years (8-0 record, cumulative 76-16 score). Let's try and keep that up.

Can't players get rings even if they were not on the active postseason roster? Gwreck's question was who had rings, but I took it as "who was on the roster". That's why I ignored Green & Delgado. If Edgy's Alomar response is true, then he has to be the answer to #3.

I'l' try #1. I haven't looked anything up. Glavine 1 ring El Duque 4 rings Schoenweis 1 ring Alou 1 ring HoJo 2 rings I'm sure there are some I'm missing.

So that's why Dave Gallagher was the most popular lookup on UMDB the other day!

Biggio I think led the league once. One of the answers to the original question is that baseball vagabond Reggie Sanders.

I'll guess Rusty Staub for #12..I'm pretty sure his final AB was against Reardon (not sure about the first part).

I think Gary Carter is 13

I think 5 is Darryl Strawberry.

We might have an opening at 3B, too, if things keep up.

Haven't his struggles coincided somewhat with the signing of his contract? Jus' sayin'.