Ceetar

Let's hope Outman doesn't get very many of them. Weeks 2b, Pennington ss, Crisp cf, Matsui lf, Jackson 1b, Sweeney rf, Suzuki c, Sizemore 3b, Outman p.

...according to Dunn, Reyes said once again he wants to finish his career with the Mets � he just doesn�t want any distractions during the season. Isn't this a distraction every single day? What exactly does he have to negotiate? He's got an agent. If he were to sign an extention, the distration would go away. Monday: Martino: "Hey Reyes, how are the negotiations coming?" Tuesday: Rubin: "Hey Reyes, how are the negotiations coming?" Agent: "Hey Jose, Alderson's floating the idea of an option year based on games played from 2015-2017. What do you think?" Wednesday: "Martino: "Reyes, do you think you'll sign with the Mets by the All-Star Break?" Agent: "Alderson seems open to the idea of bonuses based on hits milestones, 2000, 2500. Sound good?" Thursday, off day, "Martino, Rubin, Popper, Lennon, etc: Someone said that you're nearing a deal. Is this true? More or less than Crawford? How do Fred's comments make you feel now?" The only real thing this changes is it tells the media to STFU. for a day or so. Doesn't mean Alderson can't write up a number, put it in a text, and send it to Reyes' agent.

a lot of misinformation in there. the payroll quotes. That Reyes has only been really good for 27 games. That it started when the Wilpon article came out. Cites 'only 4' seasons of over 140 (and it's over 153) games like he's hurt more often than not but really that's 4/7 and last year he played 133 and would've probably hit 140 except for a weird health thing and a mismanaged injury by his dope of a manager.

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Could it be something about Ike's work ethic during rehab? I'd be surprised if that were the case, but who knows? That guy! He's supposed to be doing nothing while wearing a boot and he's just sitting around wearing a freaking boot!

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/newyork/chat/_/id/39042 Rubin taking your dumb questions NOW!!!! Oscar Madison is in the Q Oscar Madison (New York) Is Ike Davis the oldest 24 year old in the world? Am I right to interpret that Terry, etc., are frustrated/mad to see how slowly he's coming along? When's he gonna rub some dirt on it and get on the field? Adam Rubin (12:05 PM) I have a strong suspicion it's more complex than him being a slow healer. What the hell does that mean? It's similar to the "I have a strong suspicion there is something else about Backman coming out which is why the Mets aren't hiring him." i.e. the guy's a bum and doesn't give me enough info.

Gwreck wrote: ...to tonight's game. PM me if interested. bah, was all set to go tonight, but opted to go tomorrow.

Carlos Delgado wrote: He's a game-changer

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Ceetar wrote: Sandy Alderson wrote: I wouldn't call anything he does an aberration. This could kinda go both ways; absent context, it's a bit like he's saying that the entire spectrum of human behavior is within the realm of the usual for Reyes. Bases-clearing triple to win the Series? 700-foot home run? Grant a postgame interview to his just-removed athletic supporter? Throw feces at a visiting politician? "None of it's an aberration." that's what makes quotes out of context so amusing. I was thinking of over the top "he's awesome" superlatives with this thread, but i imagine either way it's superlative no?

Has someone put out a worthless "Take a good hard look across the field Mets fans, this is the blueprint for your team going forward" article yet?

Sandy Alderson wrote: I wouldn't call anything he does an aberration.

True, but still, any article raving about Reyes is at least not completely worthless.

If we're serious about a All-Star Break KTE, I'll do it. You'll have to put up with a lot of random shots from Pittsburgh and me in a yellow Reyes shirt though.

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: The Marlins are a joke. this is not breaking news.

on the off chance it happens (I'll be there Saturday, I doubt Jeter will) I'll boo. I boo when opposing players get hits. they're the enemy. I'm not a gentlemanly opposing player in the same 'fraternity' of baseball players. Let's get real here. This isn't some historic achievement. He's not passing a historical figure like Gehrig or Ruth, he already passed them. He's neither of those players. He doesn't transcend the sport in any way. Not at his position, not as a hitter, not as a fielder, and not even as a clutch hitter (which is simply a matter of being there a lot, he doesn't boast better numbers in clutch situations). His claim to fame is longevity and being on the Yankees. I hate the Yankees. therefore, Jeter collecting a personal milestone means nothing to me. Absolutely nothing.

HahnSolo wrote: I had the Fried chicken from the World's Fare area last night (with spicy soy garlic sauce). Really, really, good. That's the Korean BBQ or whatever right? Haven't tried that one yet.

metirish wrote: Scott Boras courting Reyes http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/new-york-mets-SS-Jose-Reyes-on-super-agent-scott-boras-radar-061711 I can kinda picture Boras following Reyes around drooling.

BrianCostaWSJ wrote: Amid a downpour at Citi Field, Mets show some gamesmanship of their own. They've put down some sort of canvas to keep infield dry for Reyes.

Last time the Angels were here K-Rod blew the save. Doubt it'll happen again.

Lefty Specialist wrote: I don't want Met fans be forced to applaud a hated rival, like POW's forced to make propaganda videos for their captors. If I happen to be at the game (I may go to a Yankee game or two this year. It's still sorta baseball right?) I'd probably be non-aggressive and just not boo. Obviously if it happens on the road I'd boo/ignore like I would every other hit by an opposing player excepting I guess a Piazza home run in his return.

Gwreck wrote: I'm sorry, can you please pass me something sharp that I can just stick in my eye instead? I don't get the love for the bleacher creatures, or the love for the ritual of ignoring the top of the first inning of baseball for a fan version of the starting lineup. (shocked it isn't sponsored though)

metirish wrote: Interesting indeed, I think Einhorn is betting against the Wilpon's as apposed to rooting for the team to lose. I doubt the details are exactly as laid out there (and leaves the controlling interest thing) but it does sound likely he'll get more of the team if the Wilpons get hit hard in the lawsuit, but will lose some % if they recover but will basically have gotten it for 'free'.

on pace for 234 hits.

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Bloop triple? Maybe don't trade him. and Oh No! In year 6 that might've only been a bloop double!

Frayed Knot wrote: I'm not so sure if they'll twist and/or misrepresent the facts so much as they'll over-simplify things. Even in the brief trailer there are a few of those apparent. well considered that the book is basically doing the same thing about an organizational philosophy, and the movie is based on the book, not on Oakland, it'll be quite interesting.

In the midst of a hail storm at Turner Field, the organist is playing, "Let It Snow." Bravo. Greatest organist in the majors?