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I was taking the piss guys...sorry for the rhubarb.

Omar should have seen that coming,Bannnister would fit nicely right now in the five spot....FU Omar.

Pelfrey has had practice at being the short man so he can do it.

Think of the headlines.. IVAN THE TERRIBLE. IVAN-T A SAVE

Lo Duca - 1 Beltran - 0.5 Sele - 0.5

Glavine - 4.5 Delgado - 2 Alou - 1

That throw changed the game right there,not a good throw and Castillo seemed to be in two minds as to what to do,Phillies are playing with a lot of energy right now.

bmfc1 wrote: Romero was a FA... too bad Mets management decided that he wasn't needed. Come now,you can't sign them all...

When Romero got Delgado out and started fist pumping did anyone notice Carlos staring at him...I thought he was,not that it means anything...

Phillies are playing some good ball,Myers surprised me with all the off-speed stuff,looked good the fecker...

Not good at all,we might see him next at Citifield.

WOW, I thought Gwreck was part of Faith and Fear......does Jason post here then?

Gwreck wrote: As a devoted watcher of Mets Weekly, I think I've seen Greg on there about 6-7 consecutive weeks, at least. He is a regular commentator in the "He Was a Met" (a look back at Met player notables) and "The Team The Time" (a look back at notable seasons). I have this vague recollection that he used to (still does?) write for the show as well. Picking up on what soupcan said,don't you two lads work together on FaFiF,wouldn't you know if Greg is on SNY ...you taking the piss or what?....and how come you are not on SNY talking up Felix Millan and the like...

I could do with using less curse words myself...I'll keep that in mind. From David Lennon's blog on Newsday,I watched this movie at least a dozen times when I was younger....nut zoo kau..something like that. ] Bloodied but unbowed in the NL East blood.jpegAfter last night's 9-2 loss to the Phillies, Orlando Hernandez was the first one to get his hands on the remote control for the two hanging TVs in the near-empty visitors clubhouse. Apparently, El Duque was uninterested in Pedro Martinez's start for St. Lucie because he only watched a few pitches before settling on the Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle, "Bloodsport." Most onlookers recognized Van Damme, but few could place the movie, until Paul Lo Duca wandered out of the trainer's room, peered up at the screen and yelled, "Bloodsport!" Van Damme -- Frank Dux in the movie -- took a few kicks to the face, a punch or two to the solar plexus and even had some grainy substance thrown into his eyes, which had a blinding effect. In other words, it was only a little more heated than Monday's interactions between David Wright and plate umpire CB Bucknor. But Wright managed to restrain himself until the end of the eighth inning, when he finally was ejected. It was indicative of the team-wide frustration from a loss the Mets need to get past quick. With three more games against the Phillies, followed by three in Atlanta, this is no time for the Mets to slip into a funk. As Lo Duca said before Monday's game, the slogan for this week should be, "No Mercy."nomercy.jpg That's a movie, too, only with Richard Gere and Kim Basinger. Perhaps the Mets should stick with Van Damme for motivational purposes.

Jerry Manuel.....

Why do we have Sele though,as bad as Lawrence has been at least he is contributing innings,Sele pitches every few weeks,I think it's Sele that goes.

Looking back Julio for Hernandez might be the best trade Omar ever made,be hard to top it again.

Pedro is the one calling the shots here,at least where he's pitching anyway...apparently Pedro feels so good that he thinks he can pitch another four years.

] Catching up with Piazza Frustrating season calls for reflection By Nick Cafardo | August 26, 2007 Mike Piazza has amassed Hall of Fame numbers: a .308 career average, 424 homers (including a record 399 as a catcher), 1,324 RBIs, a .377 on-base percentage. But he has had a trying year with the Oakland A's, missing 10 weeks with a sprained right shoulder that has relegated him to DHing. Having passed through waivers, Piazza could be dealt before the playoff-roster deadline (Aug. 31). The Angels have expressed the most interest. Here are a few questions for Piazza, who turns 39 a week from Tuesday: How frustrating has this season been for you? MP: "It's been a little frustrating, obviously, getting hurt. At this point in my career, I'm definitely an optimist. I just haven't been able to come along throwing-wise. I was hoping to get back behind the plate. I was very receptive to catching some and DHing some, but then once I wasn't able to do it physically, it was frustrating because I really wanted to catch. When I got back from the injury [July 20], they were very willing to accommodate my personal situation, put Jack [Cust] in the outfield a little bit. The injury bug on this team this year is like nothing I've ever seen before." Would you like to be traded into a pennant race? MP: "I've always considered myself a good soldier. Back when it was being discussed at the deadline, I've never been one to rock the boat either way. If they want me to finish here, I'll do it. If they wanted to trade me, I would have listened and been as accommodating as possible. We never really discussed it, so I never really brought it up. I didn't come here to expect to be traded. I thought about being here the whole year." Pop-up Coming down the stretch In a perfect world, how much would you have DH'd and caught? MP: "It would be based, I think, on how it flowed with the team. We had this unique situation in San Diego last year where we had this -- the announcers joked about it -- a three-headed monster. Catching-wise, we led the major leagues in average, home runs, and RBIs as a trio. 'The Three Stooges' I called us. Had I been 100 percent physically, it would have been interesting to catch 50 games or so, but that obviously wasn't in the cards. I'm just going to try to finish the year rehabbing and getting as healthy as possible and take it into the offseason and see what comes up in the offseason." Have you thought about next year at all? MP: "I don't feel at this point in my career I'm going to make a decision this soon. I just hope to finish strong, healthy, and see if there's any option next year. My wife and I have a baby now, seven months old, so that's something I need to consider. There's potential off-the-field stuff. I've dabbled in some broadcasting and I've gotten some pretty good objective reviews. When you're a catcher, I think you have a unique perspective that some other players don't have. I love guys like Rex Hudler and guys who have fun broadcasting. Jerry Remy is another one who has a lot of fun." You know what I'm going to ask. You and Roger Clemens. Hitting you in the head in 2000. Throwing the splintered bat at you in Game 2 of the 2000 World Series. Did you guys ever patch that up? MP: "We're just different people, I guess. I don't carry a resentment or anything like that. Someone made a comment to me the other day in Canada that, 'With all your accomplishments, you're going to be remembered for that.' Are you that shallow that you only remember me for that? If that's true, then you're too stupid and I can't help you. I don't look back in any sort of regret. He's who he is, I am who I am, we're two different people, but we're both very competitive and strong-willed. He does his own thing and he's had a very successful career. I'm sure we can coexist in the future in some way, shape, or form." What would enshrinement into the Hall of Fame mean to you? MP: "I've been up there in Cooperstown a couple of times, and just talking to the people . . . it's so much more than just a personal thing. It's a fraternity thing, which in this game is pretty unique. Being able to associate with the greats of the game, the reminiscing . . . Being enshrined is a tremendous honor, but from a personal perspective, it's going to be fun to just go to the events and hang out with the greatest players, and if I make it, feel like, 'Wow, you were one of the best.' " Any regrets about anything? MP: "That's a good question. I really don't. I've had a unique career. Getting traded from LA to Florida when Fox bought the Dodgers and that contemptuous sort of [contract] standoff we had was tough. Looking back, it built a lot of character for me. Your life sometimes is like muddy water and you have to wait for things to settle so you can see clear. Looking back, I wouldn't trade that experience for the world. I remember Jim Leyland took me into his office and he said, 'Let me tell you. You're going through a tough time now but you're going to get paid. You earned it. You worked hard for it. It's obviously not going to be here. Just keep yourself in shape. We're going to get you somewhere where you need to go.' That was an experience I wouldn't trade in." Feel you can still hit at a high level? MP: "Yeah, I do [Note: after our interview, Piazza went 4 for 5 with two doubles and a home run vs. Tampa Bay Thursday night]. At this advanced age, I have to be 100 percent healthy. That for me has been tough this year. This game has a way of telling you when it's time to go. You have to kind of know it and feel it. It's a decision you really can't make unless you feel you're at a good place. I've enjoyed it in Oakland. The young guys have been very respectful and inquisitive and asked me questions, so that part is fun for me. I still have fun playing the game."

Busted.

Great find ,you couldn't make some of this up...of topic but I must post this picture of Bill Walton from that site you linked.... pretty good site actually,classic Piazza pic when you scroll down.

Really the Mets need to bater the shite outta Eaton,so to answer your question we get the owner of the worst ERA in the NL.

Odd then that he ended up pinch hitting Conine and Milledge back to back after not pinch hitting when Lawrence knocked in the run.

Sele I would have made better guesses if a I had known you were keeping score.......excuses I know.

Mr.Met got escorted out by security in Philly on mascot night,fans were booing him while security had his arm twisted behind his back,what a shame.