HahnSolo

This guy on the right is available. And wait'll you hear his at bat entrance music.

I'm sure its not the first time. Fixed in the potg thread.

Looking at that '74 Ozark card, would anybody have guessed that guy had 35 years left in him? And nice shot of Ebbets Field in that Dimaggio photo.

Voting for Big Pelph scattered. From as low as .47 to as high as 4.25. I gave him a 2. I also gave KRod a little more for a 1-inning, 2-run lead save, because: it was his fourth in four nights; it closed out a short sweep of a team ahead of us; closing this game out after they got 2 runs they shouldn't have in the 8th was big (this game had all the earmarks of a "gritty, gutty Phils find a way to come back; hapless Mets choke again" loss).

Wright 3 Pelfrey 2 Beltran 2 Rodriguez 1.5 Castro 1 Reyes .5

="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1yr752cp] Uszeless info dept: The 1973 Danny Ozark baseball card is one of the first cards I have distict memories of.[/quote:1yr752cp] Good lord this is scary. That is the first thought I had when I heard about his death, though I couldn't remember the exact year. Benjamin Grimm May 08 2009 07:54 AM Bad week for guys named Dom, as we lose both DeLuise and DiMaggio within days of each other. Edgy DC May 08 2009 07:56 AM Drink a glass of Dom Perignon to both of 'em. There will never be a set like 1973, will there? OE: Ray Ripplemeyer is still out there coaching. metirish May 08 2009 08:02 AM How good was Dom DiMaggio? , did he play in his brothers shadow? EDIT - I guess he was pretty darn good.... Dom DiMaggio of the Boston Red Sox, left, and his brother Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees are shown, in this July 12, 1949 file photo. Dom DiMaggio, a seven-time All Star who still holds the record for the longest consecutive game hitting streak in Boston Red Sox history died at the age of 92. Edgy DC May 08 2009 08:06 AM The 1974 set coolly gives brief bios of the coaches on the back. But then commit the cardinal art designer sin of cutting everybody's head off at the neck. Ugh. Benjamin Grimm May 08 2009 08:09 AM I wonder how many people who see those cards are confused by the reference to number of years in "O.B."? I know that it means "organized ball" but would that have been general knowledge? Would it have been more comprehensible then than now? HahnSolo May 08 2009 08:13 AM Looking at that '74 Ozark card, would anybody have guessed that guy had 35 years left in him? And nice shot of Ebbets Field in that Dimaggio photo. John Cougar Lunchbucket May 08 2009 08:15 AM I was gonna remark on that. O.B. was a Sporting News abbreviation, and obviously TSN had greater power back then. metsguyinmichigan May 08 2009 08:19 AM Topps had an amazing run from 1971 to 1974. I love it when you guys create modern versions of those cards for the player of the month threads. Edgy DC May 08 2009 08:21 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 08 2009 08:49 AM The funny thing is that Ozark gives Topps the same exact pose at the same exact angle in both years. The background is different, and he's got a turtleneck undershirt in one, but they're otherwise the same right down to the baby blue uniform and the shadow of his bill across the forehead. Frayed Knot May 08 2009 08:42 AM ]How good was Dom DiMaggio? , did he play in his brothers shadow? Quite good - particularly defensively from what I hear. But, yes, he obviously was eclipsed on the field to a large extent by Joe (although he was a much better person from all accounts). On the other hand, Dom had it all over brother Vince. Plus there was at least one more DiMaggio brother who never played. Benjamin Grimm May 08 2009 08:47 AM You mean, Gummo? G-Fafif May 08 2009 08:48 AM Strangely, first thing that occurred to me (after his '73 card) was "one of Walter Alston's coaches." I wonder if Ozark had hung in there a little longer in L.A. if he would have gotten the big job over Lasorda. Probably not as I get the sense Lasorda would shiv anybody who gets in his way. I seem to recall him being let go in Philly despite a fine track record because the clubhouse was considered that of a country club. Dallas Green was uberjerk and that was what you needed to win in Philly. Charlie Manuel must have more of that going than we realize. The definitive sports blog for people who root for teams that play in South Philadelphia explained Ozark to its younger readers as such: imagine Andy Reid being replaced and the Eagles winning the Super Bowl -- that was Ozark's role with the Phillies. How adorable they had to spell it out with football. Edgy DC May 08 2009 08:54 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 08 2009 09:06 AM Phillies and their fans misinterpret 1980 all the time. Even Mike Schmidt would say stuff like "Pete Rose taught us how to be winners." You were winning for five years. You were on the way to becoming the best thirdbaseman ever. You had the best sophomore season after the worst rookie year of any great player. A singles-hitting firstbaseman did not put you over the top. Centerfield May 08 2009 08:58 AM ="metsguyinmichigan":32cwmem1]Topps had an amazing run from 1971 to 1974. I love it when you guys create modern versions of those cards for the player of the month threads.[/quote:32cwmem1] I'm convinced that this phenomenon is a direct result of the age you are when these cards come out. I have an illogical love for Topps cards years 84-86. G-Fafif May 08 2009 09:01 AM Rose came over in '79 and they went into the toilet (not to be confused with the septic tank where the Mets were then). Funny how Pete kept that winning formula under wraps for a year.

I think the only happy MFY these days has to be Johnny Damon. 7 HRs (6 in their new place) already. He'll probably hit 40 this year and earn himself a big $ contract from some team that doesn't know better.

Santana 5 Feliciano 1.5 Rodriguez 1.5 Delgado .5

="Elster88"]Murphy's getting better, Delgado won't do that shit again, and Sheffield is [not] hitting himself right to the bench and perhaps unemployment. Let's do it Mets. Delgado has one-handed popups many occasions. I expect he will continue to do so at least some of the time.

Hernandez 2.75 Beltran .75 Delgado 1.75 Wright 1 Castro 1.25 Parnell .75 Rodriguez .75 Putz .5

Did Church drop one in the opening series at Citi?

Maine 1.75 Wright 1.9 Beltran 4 Rodriguez 1 Murphy .5

CapriSun Player(s) of the Game.

Does Tee ball count? The littlest Solo embarks on his first year of tee ball. I am one of the coaches for the 5-year old Mets. Sadly, despite being the Mets, we got black shirts, socks, and caps. We've had about a dozen "how old is that kid?" questions for my little guy. He is about a full head taller than some of the kids and is one of the few who can hit it to the outfield.

The first mistake was switching to "Huckabee".

My dad was an enormous Dodger fan (tough thing as a kid growing up in the Bronx). Subways to the game as a kid, sneaking in, the whole bit. He's probably a little old to talk with you directly, but I could forward on a few questions to him if you'd like.

="G-Fafif":28rkd6zs]Do sportswriters down there get fired for displaying too much professinalism?[/quote:28rkd6zs] It is the city that made Stephen A. Smith "famous". And MGIM, wtf? Benjamin Grimm May 01 2009 12:49 PM You sold your soul for pulled pork??? seawolf17 May 01 2009 12:56 PM Wait, WHAT? I'll get the roasting spit ready. You posted the picture yourself... the least you could have done was photoshopped that out. Bad mgim. Better or worse that Steve professing his love for the Yankees? I say worse. This is an actual rival. soupcan May 01 2009 12:58 PM WORSE! String him up! metsguyinmichigan May 01 2009 01:00 PM It was really, really good pulled pork. That, and I have a lot of caps. I usually wear the home team, if I have it, unless they're playing the Mets. The exception is the Yankees. So, um, what do you guys think about Jerry's decision to pinch-hit for Castro this week? I'm a little concerned about Wright's strikeouts. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 01 2009 02:53 PM ="metsguyinmichigan"]It was really, really good pulled pork. That, and I have a lot of caps. I usually wear the home team, if I have it, unless they're playing the Mets. The exception is the Yankees. So, um, what do you guys think about Jerry's decision to pinch-hit for Castro this week? I'm a little concerned about Wright's strikeouts. "Usually wear... the..." WhatwhatWHAT? So you're not a traitor... you're a mercenary? (And a cheap one at that!) [Plus, MGIM, the pulled pork isn't soul-selling-great. Now, the Tony Luke's roast pork Italian (roast pork, sharp provolone, and sauteed broccoli rabe)... maybe.] Swan Swan H May 01 2009 02:55 PM I saw Tony Luke on a Food Network show. Phillies Lovin' Douchebag, with the emphasis on the 'bag. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 01 2009 03:13 PM Edited 3 time(s), most recently on May 01 2009 03:17 PM ="Swan Swan H"]I saw Tony Luke on a Food Network show. Phillies Lovin' Douchebag, with the emphasis on the 'bag. Saw the same show... and have been to the mothership (went to school in Philly)... and hells yes, he is-- the entire place is plastered with starf*cking photos and the like, and both he and the rest of the management (mostly extended family) carry themselves with a pronounced "F*ck you-- buy something" charm. (The guy who owns Geno's-- of "English-only" fame-- is cut from the same cloth.) That said, the sandwiches are delectable. And there's a place around here on 9th near the Port Authority-- Shorty's, I think it's called-- that used to be a Tony Luke's demi-franchise, but had to change the name due to ownership issues; the sandwiches, though, are straight out of the TL playbook. (Also, good beer selection.) http://www.tonylukes.com/menu.htm The Schmitter-- also worth a stab (and, shortly thereafter, stabbing pains up and down your left arm). themetfairy May 01 2009 03:15 PM That thing probably has more calories than I eat in an entire day.... seawolf17 May 01 2009 06:56 PM Focus, people! Focus! His hat! Benjamin Grimm May 01 2009 07:00 PM Like I said, pitchforks and torches. And pulled pork. He may be a Mets guy in Michigan, but when he's in Pennsylvania he's apparently a Phillies guy. metsguyinmichigan May 01 2009 07:03 PM No wait, that Schmitter looks pretty good. Do they sell those in the stadium? We went to Pats, the epicenter for all things cheesesteak, earlier in the day. Anybody ever go to Pat's? Oh, wait a second. Did you think that was me in the hat? No, no, I'm the guy in the sun glasses going hatless. There was a time when I kinda looked a little like Luzinski. People would pass me in the concourse saying, "Hey! Bull!" and "Bull, why are you wearing a Mets jacket, Mets socks and Mets crocks?" soupcan May 01 2009 08:37 PM LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 01 2009 08:55 PM Yes, they do serve the Schmitter there. Also, we win. WOOT! Back to serious business... what shall be MGIM's penalty? There's got to be some sort of penance thing here, no? (And hat off to Soup. Nicely turned.) metsguyinmichigan May 01 2009 08:59 PM ="soupcan"] Bad ass! Edgy DC May 01 2009 09:37 PM I think I just realized that the Capital City Goofball is somehow descended from both Mr. Met and the Phanatic. Edgy DC May 01 2009 09:42 PM And by the by, I guess we're supposed to be all "in your face, phuckin' phils and phils phans!" and spoilin some shit, but the real enemum --- to Mets fans and Phils phans --- is this Gonzalez guy, whose allegiance to the Phils and contempt for the Mets is all bullshit, but he's collecting a check for stocking the flame. Number 6 May 01 2009 11:44 PM I honestly never knew that Phillies fans cared so much about the Mets, but they've certainly come out of the woodwork since the Series. I've never really given much of a damn about the Phillies, and their victory has only increased the damn-giving quotient slightly. Maybe I care a tiny bit now, but they'll suck again before long, and go back to being just another team. Personally, I'd rather this "rivalry" be defined by schmucks like this guy howling into a wind tunnel on one side, followed by disinterest at the other end, so I'll keep any further thoughts to myself. Benjamin Grimm May 02 2009 03:47 AM Yes, it's been a one-sided rivalry for a long time. I was surprised, when I moved to the Philly suburbs back in 1988, to find so much hatred for the Mets. Philadelphia also has a one-sided rivalry with the Eagles/Cowboys. And in both cases, they have no idea. People here are surprisingly provincial. metsguyinmichigan May 02 2009 07:57 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 02 2009 08:59 AM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]Yes, they do serve the Schmitter there. Also, we win. WOOT! Back to serious business... what shall be MGIM's penalty? There's got to be some sort of penance thing here, no? (And hat off to Soup. Nicely turned.) I throw myself on the mercy of the Pool. When I was young and foolish, I was young and foolish. As a penance, I pledge to wear my Mets cap -- blue version -- to any and all sporting events and other functions that are appropriate. Plus, when we arrive at Citi Field in August, I'll bring the sidewalk chalk for Edgy's scheme. And I pledge not to be wooed into misbehavior by pulled pork sandwiches. Again. Benjamin Grimm May 02 2009 08:14 AM That's what we want to see. Remorse. Rotblatt May 02 2009 08:51 AM I have to say, their ballpark is really pleasant and very similar in layout to CitiField. The edge definitely goes to CF for me, though, partially because, as traitorinmichagan says, our facade and rotunda are just gorgeous. I was actually in Philly for the last game of the Series (campaigning for Obama), and got placed with two Phillies fans. They gave me a good-natured hard time, but were also gracious hosts, and invited me out to watch the game with them. Pretty crazy night, but fun (and yes, I rooted for the Phillies over the Rays--gotta root for the NL--but I wore my Cyclones hat). I did find myself thinking that the Mets team should have been there incognito, because I suspect watching a rival team's entire city turn out to celebrate victory would give them a little extra motivation. I know it made me pretty eager for a WS pennant . . . Ashie62 May 03 2009 08:20 AM ="Benjamin Grimm":sddeci55]Yes, it's been a one-sided rivalry for a long time. I was surprised, when I moved to the Philly suburbs back in 1988, to find so much hatred for the Mets. Philadelphia also has a one-sided rivalry with the Eagles/Cowboys. And in both cases, they have no idea. People here are surprisingly provincial.[/quote:sddeci55] Mets fans aren't..what about the MFY's Fman99 May 03 2009 08:40 AM I detest the Phillies and their fans. It took going to a Mets-Phils tilt at Shea in '07 just to see how obnoxious they were. SteveJRogers May 03 2009 08:44 AM ="Benjamin Grimm"]Yes, it's been a one-sided rivalry for a long time. I was surprised, when I moved to the Philly suburbs back in 1988, to find so much hatred for the Mets. Philadelphia also has a one-sided rivalry with the Eagles/Cowboys. And in both cases, they have no idea. People here are surprisingly provincial. I'm pretty sure the Dallas side got reved up during the halcyon days of the 1990s, probably still to this day. Dating back to Buddy Ryan supposedly putting bounties on several players, including Troy Aikman, all the way through Michael Irvin's career coming to an end on the Vet turf, and Philly fans cheering the injury. Benjamin Grimm May 03 2009 09:17 AM I've been to the Dallas area several times, and it appears that their rival there is the Redskins. I see all kinds of anti-Dallas Cowboys bumper stickers and stuff in the Philly area, but nothing at all about the Eagles in Texas. Benjamin Grimm May 03 2009 09:19 AM ="Fman99":e7xldmhk]I detest the Phillies and their fans. It took going to a Mets-Phils tilt at Shea in '07 just to see how obnoxious they were.[/quote:e7xldmhk] I was at a Mets-Phillies game in 2007 too. I'm not going to go back. It was such an ugly atmosphere I don't want to go there with my kids. (Carlos Gomez, I remember, injured himself and the fans were whooping and hollering with joy.) MFS62 May 03 2009 10:20 AM ="Benjamin Grimm":3mzmcfb5]I've been to the Dallas area several times, and it appears that their rival there is the Redskins. I see all kinds of anti-Dallas Cowboys bumper stickers and stuff in the Philly area, but nothing at all about the Eagles in Texas.[/quote:3mzmcfb5] Agree. I was on a business trip to Dallas a number of years back with an associate who was an avid Redskins fan. We went to a bar to watch a Redskins/ Cowboys Monday night game. The 'Skins were beating up on the 'Pokes that night, real bad - IIRC around 40-something to nil. As the game progressed, he was cheering louder and louder, the patrons were getting madder and madder and I was moving farther and farther away from him. I think the fact that he was a 6'3" 240 lb ex-Notre Dame football player was what may have saved his reckless hide. BTW - it appears that you only need two things to open a bar in Dallas - a liquor license and a full sized poster of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. Back to the main point, the Eagles were never mentioned other than on game day during my many trips to Dallas. We now return you to the Philly talk. Later LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2009 01:24 PM ="Benjamin Grimm":rc5gkky6]="Fman99":rc5gkky6]I detest the Phillies and their fans. It took going to a Mets-Phils tilt at Shea in '07 just to see how obnoxious they were.[/quote:rc5gkky6] I was at a Mets-Phillies game in 2007 too. I'm not going to go back. It was such an ugly atmosphere I don't want to go there with my kids. (Carlos Gomez, I remember, injured himself and the fans were whooping and hollering with joy.)[/quote:rc5gkky6] There's a difference between actual Phils fans-- a loyal, pretty well-informed group-- and college kids/dropouts who need somewhere to drink between Flyer season and Eagle season (steadily increasing in number since 2004 or so, roughly coincident with the rise of Utley and Hamels and Howard). I went to yesterday's game via public transport sporting the usual complement of regalia (away Santana jersey, trad blue-and-orange hat), and ended up having a nice little chat with two Phils-cap-wearing strangers comparing the relative bench strengths of the '69 Mets and the '08 Phils. Thanks to a train delay, I got inside the game in the bottom of the first. I asked a group of twentysomethings in red if they knew how the Phils' runs scored, and got called a "New Jork (think bad imitation of a Hispanic accent) queer" by a leering dude in a "World Phucking Champions" tee for my trouble. There are some in every fanbase... the ugly ones are just as bad when they're wearing blue and orange camo. Fman99 May 03 2009 02:22 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":25pp1ahd]="Benjamin Grimm":25pp1ahd]="Fman99":25pp1ahd]I detest the Phillies and their fans. It took going to a Mets-Phils tilt at Shea in '07 just to see how obnoxious they were.[/quote:25pp1ahd] I was at a Mets-Phillies game in 2007 too. I'm not going to go back. It was such an ugly atmosphere I don't want to go there with my kids. (Carlos Gomez, I remember, injured himself and the fans were whooping and hollering with joy.)[/quote:25pp1ahd] There's a difference between actual Phils fans-- a loyal, pretty well-informed group-- and college kids/dropouts who need somewhere to drink between Flyer season and Eagle season (steadily increasing in number since 2004 or so, roughly coincident with the rise of Utley and Hamels and Howard). I went to yesterday's game via public transport sporting the usual complement of regalia (away Santana jersey, trad blue-and-orange hat), and ended up having a nice little chat with two Phils-cap-wearing strangers comparing the relative bench strengths of the '69 Mets and the '08 Phils. Thanks to a train delay, I got inside the game in the bottom of the first. I asked a group of twentysomethings in red if they knew how the Phils' runs scored, and got called a "New Jork (think bad imitation of a Hispanic accent) queer" by a leering dude in a "World Phucking Champions" tee for my trouble. There are some in every fanbase... the ugly ones are just as bad when they're wearing blue and orange camo.[/quote:25pp1ahd] I will admit, there were more thugs in Met gear that day in '07 than I've ever been around in any other Mets game. In addition to the brutes in red. People are animals. metsguyinmichigan May 03 2009 03:18 PM ="Fman99":1ib6d02i]People are animals.[/quote:1ib6d02i] But, if you pretend to be one of them by wearing the home cap when they're playing the Diamondbacks, they let you pose with their heroes and buy pulled pork. Or so I've heard. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 03 2009 04:08 PM ="metsguyinmichigan":ers845mm]="Fman99":ers845mm]People are animals.[/quote:ers845mm] But, if you pretend to be one of them by wearing the home cap when they're playing the Diamondbacks, they let you pose with their heroes and buy pulled pork. Or so I've heard. [/quote:ers845mm] I actually sought out Luzinski twice-- once pre-game, once in-game-- to see if he'd take a picture with a guy in a Johan jersey. Swing-and-miss both times. Perhaps he had a derby party at the Murray house to attend. metsguyinmichigan May 03 2009 05:45 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]="metsguyinmichigan"]="Fman99"]People are animals. But, if you pretend to be one of them by wearing the home cap when they're playing the Diamondbacks, they let you pose with their heroes and buy pulled pork. Or so I've heard. I actually sought out Luzinski twice-- once pre-game, once in-game-- to see if he'd take a picture with a guy in a Johan jersey. Swing-and-miss both times. Perhaps he had a derby party at the Murray house to attend. Totally. And here's proof: I tried taking a photo of the race off the telvision, and I'm like, "Bull! Down in front!" And the thing is, he wasn't even a good houseguest. I'm like, "Greg, not for nothing, but I took a lot of heat from by friends this week for hanging with you. And all you bring to the party is a bag of chips that you got at the gas station on the way here? Not cool, Bull. We were hoping for some pulled pork." And he was like, "Whatever. Where are the julips?" And he made fun of my daughter's hat. My wife said I can't invite him next year. Frayed Knot May 03 2009 06:06 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":19k9poyd]="Benjamin Grimm":19k9poyd]="Fman99":19k9poyd]I detest the Phillies and their fans. It took going to a Mets-Phils tilt at Shea in '07 just to see how obnoxious they were.[/quote:19k9poyd] I was at a Mets-Phillies game in 2007 too. I'm not going to go back. It was such an ugly atmosphere I don't want to go there with my kids. (Carlos Gomez, I remember, injured himself and the fans were whooping and hollering with joy.)[/quote:19k9poyd] There's a difference between actual Phils fans-- a loyal, pretty well-informed group-- and college kids/dropouts who need somewhere to drink between Flyer season and Eagle season (steadily increasing in number since 2004 or so, roughly coincident with the rise of Utley and Hamels and Howard). I went to yesterday's game via public transport sporting the usual complement of regalia (away Santana jersey, trad blue-and-orange hat), and ended up having a nice little chat with two Phils-cap-wearing strangers comparing the relative bench strengths of the '69 Mets and the '08 Phils. Thanks to a train delay, I got inside the game in the bottom of the first. I asked a group of twentysomethings in red if they knew how the Phils' runs scored, and got called a "New Jork (think bad imitation of a Hispanic accent) queer" by a leering dude in a "World Phucking Champions" tee for my trouble. There are some in every fanbase... the ugly ones are just as bad when they're wearing blue and orange camo.[/quote:19k9poyd] I think the sports media in Philly tends to drive a lot of that kind of stuff. Even the worst of WFAN sounds like 'Masterpiece Theatre' compared to most of WIP. Encouraging callers whose sole point is to say 'Cowboys Suck' seems to be considered standard programming on some shows. I've always thought of Philly as more a football & hockey town as compared to baseball & hoops so maybe the macho attitude of those two sports help give the city its rep. The anti-Met thing I think it more just an extension of an overall anti-NYC bias that exists in a lot of places - just even moreso when your city is only 100 miles down the road. Perhaps the attitudes in Philly - like Boston in many ways - were formed way back by people who never got over NYC supplanting their towns as the dominant city on the eastern seaboard all those years ago. Kong76 May 03 2009 06:09 PM This was really funny ... seawolf17 May 03 2009 06:10 PM I've always loved Greg Luzinski -- my coach in baseball camp one year called me "Bull" because my power, speed, and remarkable ability to strike out reminded him of Luzinski.

Darryl's gone from Tiffany's (Cherisse) to Target (Tracy).

A cynic consumer might say in reply: if you can't pay your servers a decent wage, then don't open a restaurant. The percentage thing never made sense to me. Do the same job at a Denny's or at the Four Seasons, but at one your tip might be $5 while at the other it's $50? But we're veering off course here: the tipping off of pitches seems like it should be getting far more attention here.

="Nymr83":1nh9sgj3]="metsguyinmichigan":1nh9sgj3]I thought 15 percent was a decent tip.[/quote:1nh9sgj3] not when you make 25 million a year it isnt.[/quote:1nh9sgj3] I will cut him some slack here. Just because some bimbo brings you buffalo wings and beer, you have to tip what...? 50%, 60%? Why should he tip more than Joe Schlabotnik at the next table for the same service? Nymr83 Apr 30 2009 09:31 AM Well he doesnt have to tip anything, but he's A-Rod, i'm sure his presence there is a big circus and i'll bet he gets treated better than the average customer does too. soupcan Apr 30 2009 09:34 AM ="HahnSolo":25t8z99n]="Nymr83":25t8z99n]="metsguyinmichigan":25t8z99n]I thought 15 percent was a decent tip.[/quote:25t8z99n] not when you make 25 million a year it isnt.[/quote:25t8z99n] I will cut him some slack here. Just because some bimbo brings you buffalo wings and beer, you have to tip what...? 50%, 60%? Why should he tip more than Joe Schlabotnik at the next table for the same service?[/quote:25t8z99n] Because he can. Because its a good investment in his image. And 50%-60% of a bill at Hooters is like shoeshine money to him. Part of the reason he is so famous is because of how much money he makes, ergo - lotsa people know how much money he makes and rightly or wrongly he gets scrutinized for his genorisity or lack thereof. You may bemoan the double-standard, but now his cheap ass is being called out. Ask him if the money he saved at Hooters by not over-tipping was worth the ridicule he's gonna get now. soupcan Apr 30 2009 09:36 AM Rodriguez hangs out shirtless in Central Park in 2006. Are these the infamous "Bitch Tits"? LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 30 2009 10:21 AM ="metsguyinmichigan":41qd8d37]I thought 15 percent was a decent tip.[/quote:41qd8d37] Kinda sorta. 'Round these parts, it's bare minimum, for "not bad" service. If service has been good at all, 20 and up is customary these days. (Like my grandpa always said, if you don't have money to tip, you don't have money to eat out.) HahnSolo Apr 30 2009 10:27 AM A cynic consumer might say in reply: if you can't pay your servers a decent wage, then don't open a restaurant. The percentage thing never made sense to me. Do the same job at a Denny's or at the Four Seasons, but at one your tip might be $5 while at the other it's $50? But we're veering off course here: the tipping off of pitches seems like it should be getting far more attention here. batmagadanleadoff Apr 30 2009 10:29 AM I'd grow bitch tits for $25M a year. metsguyinmichigan Apr 30 2009 10:30 AM Did ARod tipp off 15 percent of the batters or more? bmfc1 Apr 30 2009 10:33 AM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":3qj28dvx]="metsguyinmichigan":3qj28dvx]I thought 15 percent was a decent tip.[/quote:3qj28dvx] (Like my grandpa always said, if you don't have money to tip, you don't have money to eat out.)[/quote:3qj28dvx] I like that very much. Your Grandpa sounds like a wise man. metirish May 01 2009 06:36 AM Hilarious ] Roberts also details Rodriguez's obsession with teammate Derek Jeter. Players who accompanied A-Rod to clubs said his favorite pickup line was "Who's hotter, me or Derek Jeter?" Edgy DC May 01 2009 07:19 AM Shit. The bastard stole my line. cooby May 05 2009 08:30 PM No question, Edgy, it's you!

="Nymr83"]]Other things alleged in Roberts' book, according to the Daily News: � A-Rod "pitch tipped" when he played for the Rangers by letting opponents at the plate know which pitch was coming in lopsided games. A-Rod expected players he helped would reciprocate when he was having an off night and needed to get his batting average up. i want names! If true, I don't know how he looks teammates (particularly pitchers) in the eyes ever again. In the locker room, I could see this as being a far more egregious sin than steroids.

Santana 4.25 Tatis 2.5 Castro 1.25 Reyes 1 Reed .5 Rodriguez .5

Cora 1.5 Sheffield 1.5 Wright 1 Parnell .75 Hernandez 2.25 Stokes .25