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Did Harvey say "we've got a good defense" as Murphy made the error?

Lovely column. A must read.

Josh Satin is playing for Team Israel during this month's WBC qualifying round. http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2012/09/israel-spain-among-final-wbc-rosters-released/

Ceetar wrote: They suck because they're a combination of young/inexperienced, untalented, and slow to make adjustments to the adjustments other teams made off their first half success. Yup.

The MFP fan in the office next door is starting to glow. They trade away some key parts and start to do better. The Mets do nothing and fade away. ARGH!

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Maybe they suck ... because they suck. Are you suggesting that it's just that the Mets have players with less talent and skill than other teams?

Even if Lannan makes the same salary, they could possibly get value from another team for Niese because he's under contract. A clever GM could do this... can Sandy?

Howie said that John Lannan, the latest SP to make the best look bad, will probably be non-tendered. He was sent down this April after starting the last two Opening Days for WSH, was pissed off about it, and is only in the rotation to replace Strasburg. Given that he's from Long Island so he might want to play close to home for a discount, even for a lousy team, do you think that the Mets might sign him to a one-year deal? That would allow them to trade Niese, cheap and signed, to get help elsewhere? Or do they think they have "enough" starting pitching?

Ashie62 wrote: I can't believe Terry Collins returns. Please, yes. Worthwhile article on managers: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=18312

Because that's what ho's gotta do to make money. Wrong thread?

The Second Spitter wrote: O's win, O's win, O's win! I just made plans with an old friend to go to the Orioles game on the 24th (if they're still in it). I don't mind the O's and certainly want them to beat out the MFYs so I will do my best to cheer them on. I want to remember what important September games are like.

The Mets should love the April trips to Minnesota and Denver.

JCL: July 16 is a Tuesday.

April 1, 3, 4 vs. Padres 5, 6, 7 vs. Marlins 8, 9, 10 at Phillies 12, 13, 14 at Twins 15, 16, 17, 18 at Rockies 19, 20, 21 vs. Nationals 23, 24, 25 vs. Dodgers 26, 27, 28 vs. Phillies 29, 30 at Marlins May 1 at Marlins 3, 4, 5 at Braves 7, 8 vs. White Sox 9, 10, 11, 12 vs. Pirates 13, 14, 15, 16 at Cardinals 17, 18, 19 at Cubs 20, 21, 22 vs. Reds 24, 25, 26 vs. Braves 27, 28 vs. Yankees 29, 30 at Yankees 31 at Marlins June 1, 2 at Marlins 4, 5, 6 at Nationals 7, 8, 9 vs. Marlins 11, 12, 13 vs. Cardinals 14, 15, 16 vs. Cubs 17, 18, 19, 20 at Braves 21, 22, 23 at Phillies 25, 26 at White Sox 28, 29, 30 vs. Nationals July 1, 2, 3, 4 vs. Diamondbacks 5, 6, 7 at Brewers 8, 9, 10 at Giants 12, 13, 14 at Pirates 16 All-Star Game at Citi Field 19, 20, 21 vs. Phillies 22, 23, 24, 25 vs. Braves 26, 27, 28 at Nationals 29, 30, 31 at Marlins August 1 at Marlins 2, 3, 4 vs. Royals 6, 7, 8 vs. Rockies 9, 10, 11 at Diamondbacks 12, 13, 14 at Dodgers 15, 16, 17, 18 at Padres 20, 21 vs. Braves 23, 24, 25 vs. Tigers 26, 27, 28, 29 vs. Phillies 30, 31 at Nationals September 1 at Nationals 2, 3, 4 at Braves 6, 7, 8 at Indians 9, 10, 11, 12 vs. Nationals 13, 14, 15 vs. Marlins 17, 18, 19 vs. Giants 20, 21, 22 at Phillies 23, 24, 25 at Reds 26, 27, 28, 29 vs. Brewers

Thank you batmagadanleadoff. Apart from the stats, I fear that an anti-NY bias and an anti-knuckleball bias will cost R.A. the Award.

Right--it's about making your own decisions for the best interests of the team rather than taking whatever happens to be left over.

Kay's 5 PM essay/speech/monologue was something like it's time for the MFYs to step up, they're playing a team that isn't trying, no excuses, they have to take at least 2 of 3 in this series.

G-Fafif wrote: MOST WINS @ CITI FIELD Second Half 2012 1. Washington 5 1. Atlanta 5 3. Colorado 4 3. Mets 4 5. Los Angeles 3 Holy crap. TC should be fired, if not exterminated, for that alone.

Frayed Knot wrote: bmfc1 wrote: Crap. It must be nice to send up a power hitter as a pinch hitter. I'm wondering what it's like to have one in the starting lineup. BAZINGA!

Crap. It must be nice to send up a power hitter as a pinch hitter.

The Nationals TV guys were annoyed by a Mets fan that was clapping his hands near one of their mics so they asked him to stop. His clapping was better than their announcing.

Frayed Knot wrote: bmfc1 wrote: All those bunting drills that Shorty had them do in Spring Training worked out well, eh? What are you talking about? Those bunts were our hardest hit balls of the week! BAZINGA!

All those bunting drills that Shorty had them do in Spring Training worked out well, eh?

Adam Rubin said that the Mets will open next season at home against the Padres (last time that happened, the leadoff batter hit a homerun).

F. Wilpon doesn't want to do anything that will upset his Sugar Daddy, the Crypt Keeper.