Vic Sage

a thing of beauty is a joy forever.

worst. ever. by far. not even close. In 1977, we already had sucked for a number of years, and there was little expectation of winning anything. That we also lost Seaver was painful but, being Mets fans, we at least could be optimistic about the "potential" of Dan Norman. And any season that ends up with big games in October doesn't qualify in top 5 worst seasons. It can certainly be disappointing to go far, and then fall just short. And that pain is acute. But as a season, i can go to games all year with hope in my heart. This year? After a post-season in 2006 and 2 close calls in 07 and 08, we were expected to take it to the wire in 09. Instead, the season was over in June. It wasn't just injuries... it was the quality of play. The games became literally UNWATCHABLE. I shared a season plan and gave away most of my 2nd half tickets. I have never done that before. NEVER, in 40 years of attending Mets games on a semi-regular basis. And then the ultimate insult added to the slew of injuries. Having the phukking phils and the MFYs in the WS. I didn't watch 1 inning of the WS this year. not one single inning. And today, i have to share my train this morning with Yankme fans, decked out in full regalia, going to a parade that is paid for by tax dollars. This is not just a top 5 worst season... this is not top 3... this is the single worst season of baseball i've ever had to endure. period. full stop. And the fact that nobody raped anybody, or threw firecrackers, nor was anybody traded that i cared much about, doesn't actually effect that reality one iota.

yes. It's alot tougher, less sentimental about childhood than you'd think. Fascinating movie, really. In its direct tapping into the subconscious nightmare of childhood, its like a family movie by David Lynch. Which has its plusses and minuses.

so how did that work out?

the last meaningful baseball game was some time in July. I'm with Grimm. Nothing to see here, folks. move along.

a redhead... hotcha magotcha!

long-term debilitating injuries... or a meteor would be good too.

i like the idea of a scandal that disgraces both franchises for years to come. But i'll only hear about it weeks later, when i've turned my attention back to baseball during the "hot stove league".

Drew Barrymore = parts of Gracie Allen + Carole Lombard + Jody Foster (but not always the best parts) i like her anyway. I always root for her and she makes me feel protective of her.

55 for me.

just cuz he wrote it don't make it wrong. They do must.

i go back and forth on this, whether the players we got either (1) fill immediate needs, or (2) have a higher potential to help long-term, then the 2 draft picks. ultimately, my distrust of Mets decision-making may make me favor Boston draft picks over our own; but their willingness to give them up for Wagner, and our willingness to TAKE them, makes them equally suspect. damn. This is like that scene in PRINCESS BRIDE with Wally Shawn: "never engage in a battle of wits with a Sicilian when death is on the line".

what those of you whining about black buttons or trembling with anger over the anticipated creamy drop shadows, or whatever, really need is a decade of Mets unis that are based on the ChiSox wide-lapelled softball jerseys with shorts, using the shitbrown colors of the Padres, with a vintage Houston Astros rainbow across the chest. I say hell yeah, bring on the Mercury Mets! If your gonna play like a laughingstock, then look like one.

i'm still picking the Jets.

Hitters: 500+ PAs Wright = B (121 OPS+ / 96 RC) Castillo = C (96 / 70) Murphy = D (94 / 66) 300-500 PAs Beltran = B+ (141 / 66) Pagan = B (119 / 59) Francoeur = B- (118 /48) Sheff = B- (117/45) Tatis = C (104/48) Santos = D (80/31) Cora = F (68/30) 100-300 PAs Delgado = B/ Inc (139/20) Reyes = C/ Inc (98/23) Church = D/ Inc (87/28) Sullivan = D (90/18) AHernandez = D (81/15) Reed = F (61/14) Schneider = F (65/17) F.Martinez = F (37/7) no grades for: Valdez Castro Evans Thole RMartinez Berroa AReyes EBrown AGreen Anderson Cancel Pitchers: Starters Santana = B+ (134 ERA+ / 166 IP) Figueroa = C Misch = C Nieve = C / Inc Niese = C / Inc Pelfrey = D Redding = D Livan = F Ollie P = F / Inc Relievers Feliciano = B+ (138 / 88g) F-Rod = B- Stokes = C Greem = C Parnell = C (SP=F) Dessens = C- Takahashi = C- Putz = F / Inc no grades for: Broadway Stoner Fossum Switzer ODay Wagner

for those who took some comfort in Mr. Murphy's 2nd half production, here's an interesting article: http://www.amazinavenue.com/2009/10/7/1072816/inside-out-daniel-murphys-new?ref=yahoo the thesis of which was, in an overreaction to bad luck in 1st half, Murphy started swinging at everything. He had better production on inside fastballs, but his hacking cost him OB% and likely doesn't set him up well for next season.

Mets = F lets move on.

For whom are you rooting? The Jets.

i agree it was intentional, i just thought the jarringly anachronistic choice outweighed the exploitation tone he was going for.

my 8 year old found it hilarious.

1) fire Jerry 2) Make Omar head of scouting 3) hire Kevin Towers or Paul DePodesta 4) let them hire the manager and coaches 5) replace entire medical staff/trainers 6) move fence in and make it shorter (see FAFIF's memo on other stadium issues) 7) sign Holliday for LF 8) Sign Lackey and the cuban pitcher 9) sign Hairston as UT 10) Platoon Carter / Evans until Ike Davis is ready; send Murphy down to learn how to play 2b 11) promote Thole to platoon with Santos 12) keep Perez in AAA until he remembers how to throw strikes; let Maine go; promote Niese as 5th starter lineup Reyes, ss Castillo, 2b Wright, 3b Holliday, LF Beltran, cf Francoeur, rf Carter /Evans, 1b Thole / Santos, C bench: (5) Evans / Carter Santos / Thole Pagan Tatis =#4040FF]Hairston SP: Santana =#4040FF]Lackey =#4040FF]Chapman Pelfrey Neise pen:(7) F-Rod Parnell Feliciano Stokes Green Misch Redding