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Hilarious Meanwhile I am now watching " what not to wear", thank you Mets

It's 2003 all over again, sorry but it just has that feeling to me right now

That's a ball Wright should be driving into the stands

I don't see Francouer , Pagan or Maine going anywhere. What would you get for Francouer and Pagan that would make you move them?, I'm just thinking out loud here . Both are young with some upside , neither I would think will bring back a high prospect and whats the point in trading them for a like player. Maine is injured so that rules him out.

Maybe the problem was MLB/FOX put so much effort into celebrating the ordinary people that did extraordinary things that they forgot about Musial. The players gathered round those wonderful people who were on the field to receive their kudos and high fived and thanked them in what looked to me to be a horribly staged event. EDIT to mention that of course they didn't forget Stan Musial and I for one was wondering what they were going to do when they brought him out. I didn't get to see the Williams documentary but am hoping to see a repeat.

Rubin actually has a tragic number posted in his Mets blog today Braves 5, Mets 3: Tragic number down to 68 July 16, 2009 ] If it wasn't clear already, Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Braves cemented the notion that it would be irresponsible for the Mets to make any trade this month, unless it was a swap that made sense for 2010 and beyond, whether that's trading Gary Sheffield for prospects or otherwise. The Mets dropped 7 1/2 games behind the Phillies. And with none of their injured stars returning soon, how can it make sense to go for it? Remember the Mets' desperation in 2004? Trailing the Braves by six games entering a series at Atlanta the weekend of the trading deadline, the Mets dismantled the farm system for Kris Benson and Victor Zambrano, including parting with Scott Kazmir. The Mets were swept that weekend by the Braves anyway, falling nine back. Surely, the Mets won't be that reckless again. (As an aside, front office people wanted to void that trade for Zambrano days later because of his elbow injury, but the highest members of the organization vetoed it, concerned for how Bud Selig might react, I'm told.) Anyway, no sense going over the nuts and bolts of Thursday's loss. Oliver Perez and Derek Lowe were a draw through six innings, allowing three runs and five hits apiece. Bobby Parnell surrendered the tiebreaking run in the seventh on an RBI single by Chipper Jones. *** Meanwhile, from the why-I-shouldn't-try-to-respond-to-every-e-mail department ... Here's an actual exchange: Reader: Adam, From Goldstein's chat yesterday: "Why does everyone kill the Mets' system? Mejia, Flores, Holt, Martinez, and while I didn't love Ike Davis, he's performing well so far. That's a pretty solid top five." Since you are one of those killing the Mets farm, care to comment? I never thought you favor pile-ons. My response: I would think most systems have four prospects. The 2000 Birmingham Barons, which I covered, had Mark Buehrle, Jon Garland, Aaron Rowand, Joe Crede, Kip Wells, Josh Fogg, Josh Paul, Matt Ginter, Rocky Biddle and on and on. Plus, I know many of the scouts assigned to the Mets. That's what they're saying. And whether you believe it or not, if that's what they report back to their superiors, it cripples the Mets on the trade front and becomes reality. Reader: It's not what I believe, it's what Kevin Goldstein said. Presumably he also talks to scouts. Your answer basically confirms it's a piling-on.

="Fman99":2dc2bakj]In my premature curmudgeonness I will admit that I hate everything on TV, new shows, old shows, dramas, comedies, all of it. But, seriously, is there any programming less necessary than the ESPYs?[/quote:2dc2bakj] I can't imagine any scenario where I would watch it.... G-Fafif Jul 17 2009 09:28 AM ="Fman99":1yb8xhg3]Tonight's game is later because they are going to retire Maddux's number in a pre-game ceremony.[/quote:1yb8xhg3] I assume Maddux will come out of the ceremony before it reaches the two-thirds point, no matter how well or poorly the ceremony is going.

Hospital for Special Surgery is rated every year as one of the best orthopedic hospitals in the country. This year it is rated #2 in the US News & World Report just out. That certainly means a lot to me as my son goes there, his cardiologist when sending us there remarked to me that not only are the best ortho doctors there but it's the best run hospital in NYC.....I guess my point is that the Mets can get great advice and shitty advice and it's up to them what they do with it. http://health.usnews.com/health/best-hospitals/orthopedics-hospital-rankings/ David Wright for one is sick of talking about injured players "I'm so tired of talking about hurt guys," Wright said after the Mets opened their second half with a 5-3 loss to the Braves at Turner Field. "I'm just worried about what's going on here. It's to a point where if we get them back, great. If not, we have to find a way. It's just too much talk about the hurt guys."

MLB Extra Innings is free this week , at least it was last night anyway. They do this every year after the ASG.

="John Cougar Lunchbucket":34fe1t20] Can't go out there everyday playing an old shortstop with a broken thumb. Just can't. That old up the middle saw is only too accurate. [/quote:34fe1t20] Didn't Cohen mention during the game that Manuel told him Cora would be rested a bit now that Berroa is here? Let's see. What kind of team is this now anyway. Doesn't hit home runs , doesn't steal bases , seems incapable of playing station to station small ball.....it's horrible to watch. Edgy DC Jul 17 2009 07:23 AM Well, I don't think their stolen base capacity is out the window. I imagine they'd be attempting to steal more if (1) they reached base more, and (2) they weren't falling into early holes. All the more reason to bat Castillo at the top of the lineup. That psychotic is taking two strikes every time up there and is still getting some hits. Try Pagan second maybe. If only the issue was the order of the batters, and not the viability. Vic Sage Jul 17 2009 09:30 AM But don't youse get it... Cora is a leader! He makes me nostalgic for miguel cairo. Nymr83 Jul 17 2009 09:37 AM ="Vic Sage"]But don't youse get it... Cora is a leader! He makes me nostalgic for miguel cairo. he makes me miss Rey Ordonez, at least I knew he was helping on one side of the ball (even if he was the WORST every day player in the league.) Edgy DC Jul 17 2009 10:02 AM Let's not suggest that his leaderliness is some cheap spin for why he's in the lineup day in and out. He's there, with a fractured thumb, because the Mets are out of options. He's hurting the team daily but the team is in an injury crisis. I'm just as glad as can be that (1) he's not at the top of the lineup no more (though eighth would be better than seventh) and that there's an alternative in Berroa. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2009 10:13 AM By the way, I hated Jeff Francoeur last night for the first time as a Met. Too many games like that and I'm gonna go on a killing spree. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 17 2009 10:45 AM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket":3kcp310m]By the way, I hated Jeff Francoeur last night for the first time as a Met. Too many games like that and I'm gonna go on a killing spree.[/quote:3kcp310m] Warn your neighbors. It'll happen. Edgy DC Jul 17 2009 11:59 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 17 2009 11:19 PM While we're hurting as much at shortstop as anywhere (see table 1), I think our need may remain to be in the firstbaseman/outfield category --- as any help there would allow the team to more effectively distribute the resources it has within that range of positions (where they're overtaxed in many ways). Could make our bench better also. PositionPC1b2b3bsslfcfrfphNL Standard OPS+-1961311041019310811010781Current MetSantana, Pelfrey, Perez, Hernandez, NieveSchneider/ SantosMurphy/ TatisCastilloWrightCoraSheffieldPaganFrancouerMultiple2009 OPS097/8780/87961306812810569 (83)48Career OPS---79/8397/10193138741408689--- Raise your hand if you thought the Schneid's account would be in the black. Edgy DC Jul 17 2009 12:45 PM Julio Lugo has been DFA'd. Obviously, he's also been a liability to his team, but, well, beggars-choosers. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2009 12:48 PM Yeah, we should be on him, but prolly won't be. Nice chart. What it doesn;t show is that Muffy is hitting better and Cora so much worse, over the last 4 weeks or so. Frayed Knot Jul 17 2009 12:59 PM Julio Lugo: worse signing than Luis Castillo LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 17 2009 01:02 PM ="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Yeah, we should be on him, but prolly won't be. Nice chart. What it doesn;t show is that Muffy is hitting better and Cora so much worse, over the last 4 weeks or so. True. But the problem is that Murphy-Cora isn't so pertinent a comparison as Murphy-Adam LaRoche, or Murphy-Loney or Murphy-Nick the Stick. I mean, you'd expect-- you'd rely-- on Murphy to win any head-to-head offensive comps with Cora. He's been wretched for a hitter this year, and if the recent upward trend doesn't continue (and amplify, frankly) through season's end, the team might have to revise its expectations re: Danny downward from their already modest place. Farmer Ted Jul 17 2009 01:14 PM Shoulda kept Reyes at 2nd and Kaz at short. Living in a hindsight paradigm here. Don't mind me. metirish Jul 17 2009 09:00 PM ="Frayed Knot":2jjco0k4]Julio Lugo: worse signing than Luis Castillo[/quote:2jjco0k4] I'm sure it's been mentioned elsewhere but this from Lennon ATLANTA - The Mets are interested in acquiring Julio Lugo, who was designated for assignment Friday by the Red Sox. Primarily a shortstop, Lugo - who also has played second base, third base and the outfield - is owed roughly $4 million for the remainder of this season and another $9 million for next year, which is why Boston ideally would like to work out some sort of trade during the next 10 days. If the Red Sox release Lugo, he can be signed for the minimum, leaving Boston responsible for the remainder of his contract. G-Fafif Jul 17 2009 09:13 PM ="Farmer Ted":2zzmo27y]Shoulda kept Reyes at 2nd and Kaz at short. Living in a hindsight paradigm here. Don't mind me.[/quote:2zzmo27y] The last homegrown Met to start a game for the Mets at second was Jose Reyes in 2004. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 18 2009 05:36 AM Adam Rubin sez Lugo is working out at the Mets complex in the DR while Redding is in danger of whacking to make room for him. Edgy DC Jul 18 2009 08:01 AM Good and good. I mean I guess. It's a baby step when we're more than a baby step over the trouble line.

I just spent nine minutes laughing my ass off and I didn't expect that. Letterman sounded like he genuinely was loving it , his Rickey was brilliant....Rod Carew was hilarious.......great stuff

When was the last time the Mets were 7 1/2 games out?

Frayed Knot wrote: ="metirish"]LWFS is doing trojan work though. Does that mean he's practicing safe posting? Only when he's not drinking

Do we have a bunch of posters on the DL?, IGT's of late have been slow. LWFS is doing trojan work though.

Is that a washed up Eddie Van Halen behind home plate? Also , I never knew Keith had a book out.

Your friend has a great point. If I tuned to an Angels broadcast and heard them clowning around like GK&R do I don't think I would say they are great.... I like the article plenty , I often don't like Keith's boredom in the booth.

George Thorogood , our own JCL has a great interview with him. Big time Mets fan is George.

You crack me up fman

Viggo Mortensen From a Q&A SI: You were at the Miracle on Ice against the Soviets? Mortensen: It was unbelievable. You were kind of hoping they'd win, but you knew there was no way it would happen. And right before your eyes, a miracle. It was such an underdog story. That's what fascinated me. Maybe that's why I love the Mets. SI: How did you become such a Mets fan? Mortensen: I came to the U.S. in 1969 and got my crash course in baseball that October when they won the World Series. I've stuck with them through thick and thin. When they come to L.A., I see them play. It's not easy being a Mets fan. You're not a bandwagon guy. When we were shooting Lord of the Rings in New Zealand in 2000, a guy taped the Subway Series games and I watched them late at night. God, that was hard to watch. Just crushing. Horrible. It made me want to kill some more in the next scene.

I think I started tuning Stewart out when the notion that he was a bona fide news man started gaining traction , or more precisely I would read that it was from Stewart that "young" people were getting their news. Not for me , I stick to the BBC for that stuff and NBC Evening News with Brian Williams.

That's on basic with your package?

="dgwphotography":2z4zs6w9]I'm glad I'm not the only one around here who doesn't think that Jon Stewart is all that.[/quote:2z4zs6w9] Oh we are here..... G-Fafif Jul 15 2009 02:20 PM ="Edgy DC":prk3eg5e]Yeah, but by then it was a cheap easy cliched shot. I have no doubt that he has a long history with the team, but Citi was made (and Shea torn down) for people like him.[/quote:prk3eg5e] It was all in the timing. People like him? Late night basic cable hosts? metirish Jul 15 2009 02:21 PM That's on basic with your package? Edgy DC Jul 15 2009 02:25 PM The rich and the smug. He didn't even make the 500: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 15 2009 02:28 PM ="Edgy DC"]Yeah, but by then it was a cheap easy cliched shot. I have no doubt that he has a long history with the team, but Citi was made (and Shea torn down) for people like him. Call a spade a spade, sirrah-- you're an anti-hostite. He's gotten a bit haughty at times of late-- the hang-'em-high righteousness with which he went after Jim Cramer was a bit unbecoming-- but I've been a fan of his work since the standup days, and wouldn't deign to piss on his-- nor most other folk's (save those mouth-breathing "I root for New York teams" fence-straddlers)-- Met-fan bonafides. G-Fafif Jul 15 2009 02:30 PM The ticket prices below Promenade reflects a Richness Outreach Program, for sure. But the fine print on the back indicates nothing regarding either smugness or humility. There is no official No. 501, but John Stewart with an "h" came as close as anyone. People just didn't turn it into quite enough gold. G-Fafif Jul 15 2009 02:31 PM ="metirish":37z63oby]That's on basic with your package?[/quote:37z63oby] Right there between ABC Family and E! Edgy DC Jul 15 2009 02:37 PM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jul 15 2009 02:39 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]="Edgy DC"]Yeah, but by then it was a cheap easy cliched shot. I have no doubt that he has a long history with the team, but Citi was made (and Shea torn down) for people like him. Call a spade a spade, sirrah-- you're an anti-hostite. He's gotten a bit haughty at times of late-- the hang-'em-high righteousness with which he went after Jim Cramer was a bit unbecoming-- but I've been a fan of his work since the standup days, and wouldn't deign to piss on his-- nor most other folk's (save those mouth-breathing "I root for New York teams" fence-straddlers)-- Met-fan bonafides. I think I made clear that I don't "piss on... his bonafides. But I certainly oppose his nomination as America's Best Met Lovin' Big Shot. metirish Jul 15 2009 02:37 PM I think I started tuning Stewart out when the notion that he was a bona fide news man started gaining traction , or more precisely I would read that it was from Stewart that "young" people were getting their news. Not for me , I stick to the BBC for that stuff and NBC Evening News with Brian Williams. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 15 2009 02:40 PM ="Edgy DC":ugckwhun]I think I made clear that I don't "piss on... his bonafides. But I certainly oppose his nomination as America's Best Met Lovin' Big Shot.[/quote:ugckwhun] Who's your horse? Fman99 Jul 15 2009 02:48 PM ="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":86wcqmmz]="Edgy DC":86wcqmmz]I think I made clear that I don't "piss on... his bonafides. But I certainly oppose his nomination as America's Best Met Lovin' Big Shot.[/quote:86wcqmmz] Who's your horse?[/quote:86wcqmmz] Yeah, I smell a CPF poll once some nominees are settled. So far I'd toss out Stewart, Seinfeld and Julia Styles. Who else ya got? Tim Robbins? Matthew Broderick? Edgy DC Jul 15 2009 02:48 PM Glenn Close, baby. Fman99 Jul 15 2009 02:50 PM ="Edgy DC":3v5kxhrn]Glenn Close, baby.[/quote:3v5kxhrn] She may be the most, uh, handsome Mets fan out there. Edgy DC Jul 15 2009 02:52 PM This isn't a wank contest. But sure, you give your body to Stewart and I'lll give mine to Glenn. I'll be in Scotland before ye'. dgwphotography Jul 15 2009 02:54 PM ="Edgy DC":1yldf61i]Glenn Close, baby.[/quote:1yldf61i] Glenn Close, the Yankee bandwagon joiner? Fman99 Jul 15 2009 02:57 PM ="Edgy DC":2o053drn]This isn't a wank contest. But sure, you give your body to Stewart and I'lll give mine to Glenn. I'll be in Scotland before ye'.[/quote:2o053drn] Edgy, let's quit the bullshitting. We're on the internet. This whole place is a wank contest. You go to Scotland. I change my vote to Julia, I'll get myself a Scott paper tissue. G-Fafif Jul 15 2009 02:58 PM Fman is literally in midseason form. Benjamin Grimm Jul 15 2009 02:59 PM For Fman, it's all about the wank. He's perpetually 14 years old. Anyway, it seems that Ray Romano may not be not one of us after all. In a Q&A piece in the Daily News a week or so ago, he said he grew up as a Yankee fan in a Yankee household, even though he lived in Queens. Perhaps he made the switch to the Mets at some point, but you wouldn't know it from that article. Benjamin Grimm Jul 15 2009 02:59 PM Hey, wait! I thought I was in the Met-Loving Big Shot thread!

Gary Carter will be available , he'll even use his own car to drive around the warning track .

This has been known unofficially for a year now I think , IIRC when they announced MFYSlll as the site for 08 word came that CF would be 2013.

Harry Leroy Halladay lll (Doc) would get $100 million for five years