Cowtipper

The Garrett currently pitching is the Reed Garrett we've seen most of the year (bad).

OMG! And not the good kind!

"Just missed." Come on, Gary.

The Garrett of the past three weeks is the Garrett we saw early in the year.

Uh oh fellas, this is getting dicey!

I hope the Mets win.

All I can say to that is Acuna matata! He had the second-most TBs on the Syracuse club and had 40 SBs, so he might be here to fill the coveted pinch running void left open by the departure of Ben Gamel.

Who was Ed Kranepool? Ed Kranepool, a lifelong New York Met, played from the team’s inception in 1962 until 1979, when he retired as the last original player from the inaugural Mets season and the 1969 World Championship team. Although his career statistics were modest, Kranepool's left-handed bat and versatility as a first baseman and outfielder made him a valuable player. He had a career batting average of .261 and held the Mets' all-time hits record until David Wright surpassed him in 2012. Kranepool's contributions to the 1969 "Miracle Mets" included a crucial home run in Game 3 of the World Series against the Baltimore Orioles. Notably, he set a record in 1974 with a .486 average as a pinch hitter. After 18 seasons, Kranepool retired at age 34 as the Mets' all-time leader in games played and appeared in various TV commercials and shows, solidifying his place as a beloved figure in Mets history. He was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1990. Who was Don Lassetter? Don Lassetter, an American professional baseball outfielder, briefly played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1957, appearing in four Major League Baseball games. Although his time in the majors was short, he had a notable minor league career, including hitting 27 home runs and driving in 84 runs for the Omaha Cardinals in the American Association that same year. A University of Georgia alumnus, Lassetter was at the school alongside Jim Umbricht, and it would be two decades before another University of Georgia player made it to the majors. Lassetter, who threw and batted right-handed, stood 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 200 pounds. His MLB career included 13 at-bats, with two hits, one of which was a triple against the Chicago Cubs' Dick Drott. Born on March 27, 1933, though he claimed to have been born in 1932, Lassetter passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 90. Who was Denny Lemaster? Denver Clayton Lemaster was an American professional baseball player who pitched left-handed in Major League Baseball for 11 seasons, from 1962 to 1972. Born on February 25, 1939, in Corona, California, Lemaster debuted with the Milwaukee Braves in 1962 and went on to play for the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and Montreal Expos. Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 185 pounds, he won 90 games during his career and was selected as a National League All-Star in 1967. Lemaster was known for his endurance, pitching over 200 innings in five different seasons and achieving a career ERA of 3.58. Notable accomplishments included two one-hitters and setting a Braves record with 14 strikeouts in a game in 1966. After being traded to the Houston Astros in 1967, he became a bullpen specialist in his later seasons. Lemaster’s career included 357 games, 249 of which he started, and he posted 66 complete games, 14 shutouts, and eight saves. He passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 85.

Mets have locked up a .500 season. Not bad considering what was expected of them earlier in the season. Magic number to lock up that final Wild Card spot: 15 Magic number to lock up that second Wild Card spot: 17 Magic number to lock up that third Wild Card spot: 18 Magic number to lock up 1st place in the division: 23

D'oh!

I like this game.

Evans, Kleven, Thompson and Bonilla are correct! Well done. New questions have been added with a hint for the last one. 1. With the Tigers I couldn't win it; My ERA was infinite With the Mets I wasn't fine My ERA was 9 Who am I? Hint: One of the few Mets whose last name begins with "U." Hint: "[This player] had just about as poor a major league debut as any pitcher can have. Pitching for the Detroit Tigers, he entered the first game of a doubleheader on September 9, 2004, he took over for Jason Johnson with his team trailing 8-2 and the bases loaded with one out. He proceeded to walk David DeJesus to force in a run, then allowed five straight singles before being removed from the game. All of his baserunners eventually scored with Franklyn German on the mound, giving him an infinite ERA in what was his only game pitched that year. Three years later, in 2007, he came back to pitch two more games with the New York Mets and did better, allowing 1 run in 1 inning. For his major league career, his ERA was 63.00." 2. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/V1jKiW1.jpg> 3. From the back of a baseball card: "Playing baseball in Montreal demanded a certain flexibility that some players struggled to master. Not this player. He reveled in it. He fell in love with the culture, and Montreal's passionate fans loved him all the more because of it. He grew so comfortable with the language that he gave speeches in French. He even signed his autograph with the French salutation: "Mes Meilleurs Souhaits (My Best Wishes), Le Grand Orange." Little wonder he's regarded as the most popular player in Expos history." Who am I? 4. You might know me as a recent Met But there's still a chance you won't guess me, I bet I share the name of a former wide receiver But starting in '21 I was a Mets reliever Who am I? 5. Who am I? https://i.imgur.com/JaBp8Hl.png> Running tally of correct guessers: Johnny Lunchbucket: 131 Edgy MD: 87 stevejrogers: 79 batmagadanleadoff: 34 DocTee: 17 The Hot Corner: 11 metsmarathon: 9 Benjamin Grimm: 6 MFS62: 4 Batty31: 2 Methead: 2 Marshmallowmilkshake: 1

Yoan Lopez, who pitched for the Mets in 2022, is 4-1 with a 1.18 ERA in 49 relief appearances for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna in Mexico. His WHIP in 1.050. Seth Lugo, who pitched for the Mets from 2016 to 2022, is 16-8 with a 2.94 ERA and 145 ERA+ in 30 starts for the Royals. He is leading the league in wins, starts (30), innings pitched (193) and batters faced (779) and was named to the All-Star team. Jake Marisnick, who played for the Mets in 2020, hit .333/.412/.533 in 5 games with the ACL Angels and is hitting .283/.368/.551 with 12 home runs and 31 RBI for the Angels' Triple-A team in Salt Lake City. Overall, he's hit .286/.371/.549 with 12 home runs and 33 RBI in 59 games.

Of course, I do understand that you might wish to maintain a more positive, or at least neutral, tenor on this website. But in its strictest sense, it is a fan memory—potentially a really bad one—and though posting it might set a precedent, one could just as easily argue that not posting it could set the cooling precedent of censorship. Though, granted, I will say more than any other site I visit, this one offers the widest scope of 'free speech' and for that I am eternally grateful. I think the compromise might be to post this one, but if you see a wave of similar comments in the future, that is when you could begin to shut them down.

If you post it and the feds find it, you could be a hero. You could be the key to unlocking a serial rapist and putting a terrible human being away for life. There's that possibility, since we've spent a lot of time talking about hypothetical possibilities.

I say keep it. I don't really what the fear is in posting it. Not being a lawyer, I can't say for certain, but it is to vague to be considered libelous if that is your concern. Then that would set a precedence for a slew of unverifiable lurid and explicit stories posted on UMDB, a VERY PUBLIC SITE BTW, Yancy is not referring to a forum post. Plus the player memories section isn't meant for things harsher than “he said fuck off to me as he drove past the line of autograph seekers” Not that those should be welcome, but they, and variations, probably are the tamest of the “I had a bad experience with the noted person being discussed” stories you can tell in public forums. We can't even be sure what the original poster's flashback made them remember. Maybe it was Rodney McCray doing terrible karaoke and the poster blocked out his version of "Always Something There to Remind Me" until two days ago. How do we even know its referring to something bad? Folks automatically jump to it being a date rape or something. Maybe the player did something GOOD and the person didn't even realize he did it until just now, when two-and-two were finally put together? Maybe when the person wasn't looking, he slipped a $100 dollar bill in her wallet without her knowing? Who knows? This whole thing was framed to assume it was something bad right off the bat with the words "My inclination is to reject this," which colors it with negative bias right from the get-go. You could do the "if you post this, this could happen" game with anything, ever. There is always a potential for a precedent being set with any action that's ever taken. Could it be perceived as suspect? Yes. But the words that are there are vague and could refer to a lot of things. The people HERE are the ones reading what they want to into them.

Who was Jimmy Hurst? Jimmy O'Neal Hurst (March 1, 1972 – July 6, 2024) was an American professional baseball player known for his time as a right fielder and designated hitter. Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Hurst briefly appeared in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers in 1997, playing just 13 games. He later played in Japan for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2003. Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 12th round of the 1990 amateur draft, Hurst began his professional career in 1991 and played his final season with the independent Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in 2008. His last affiliated season was with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs, a Toronto Blue Jays' affiliate, in 1999. In 2002, while playing for the Newark Bears, Hurst earned Atlantic League MVP honors with a .341 batting average, 100 RBIs, 35 home runs, and 150 hits. He passed away on July 6, 2024, at age 52, after being hospitalized due to a brain bleed. Who was Johnny Jeter? Johnny Jeter (October 24, 1944 – January 16, 2024) was an American professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball for four teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians, between 1969 and 1974. Jeter, an alumnus of Grambling State University, batted and threw right-handed, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 180 pounds. Over his career, he played in 336 games, amassing 213 hits, including 27 doubles, ten triples, and 18 home runs. One of his notable performances came on May 7, 1972, when he hit two home runs for the San Diego Padres against the New York Mets, though the Padres lost the game 8-6. Jeter's son, Shawn Jeter, followed him into the Major Leagues. Johnny Jeter passed away on January 16, 2024. Who was Odell Jones? Odell Jones (January 13, 1953 – March 20, 2024) was a Major League Baseball pitcher whose professional career spanned 21 seasons, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, and Milwaukee Brewers between 1975 and 1988. A graduate of Compton High School, Jones was known for his strikeout prowess, leading various leagues in strikeouts multiple times throughout his minor league career. His most memorable MLB performance came on May 28, 1988, when he took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians before being relieved with one out. Despite flashes of brilliance, Jones often found himself returning to the minors, where he continued to excel. He also had a significant impact in winter ball, playing in five Caribbean Series and earning a spot in the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame in 2024. Throughout his career, Jones compiled a 24-35 win-loss record with a 4.42 ERA and 13 saves in 201 MLB appearances. He played his final professional games in the Senior Professional Baseball Association before retiring after a brief stint in the Mexican League in 1992.

New day, new hints added above.

Since it was from my formative years when I knew how to get actually emotionally involved ... Carlos Beltran, SWING THE BAT!!

Tim Locastro, who played for the Mets in 2023, hit .333/.449/.479 with 2 home runs, 11 RBI and 8 stolen bases in 33 games for the Padres Triple-A club, the El Paso Chihuahuas, before getting hurt. He's now on the full-season IL. Walker Lockett, who played for the Mets in 2019 and 2020, is back playing professionally for the first time since 2021. He is with the Olmecas de Tabasco in Mexico and is 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA in 3 starts. In 14 innings, he has 20 strikeouts. Jorge Lopez, who began 2024 with the Mets, is 1-1 with a 2.19 ERA in 22 appearances for the Cubs since leaving. In 24 2/3 innings, he has 28 strikeouts.

Braves lost last night. Magic number to seal up that last Wild Card spot down to 16. Padres lost. Magic number for WC spot #2: 18. Diamondbacks won. Magic number for WC spot #1: 19.

I say keep it. I don't really what the fear is in posting it. Not being a lawyer, I can't say for certain, but it is to vague to be considered libelous if that is your concern.

Just finishing watching this game. It was bleak. Ernie Clement is a solid player for the Jays.

Who was Mel Held? Melvin Nicholas "Country" Held was an American professional baseball player who had a brief stint in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles in 1956. Born on April 12, 1929, Held had a long minor league career spanning 13 years, during which he won 131 games. He was a right-handed pitcher, standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 178 pounds. Held signed with the St. Louis Browns in 1947 and spent nine years in the minors before being called up to the Orioles after an impressive 1955 season with the San Antonio Missions, where he posted a 24-7 record with a 2.87 ERA. In his MLB appearances, Held pitched seven innings over four games, giving up seven hits and four earned runs, before being sent back to the minors. He continued playing until 1959, ending his career with a 131-117 record and a 3.59 ERA over 2,107 innings. After baseball, Held co-owned a hardware store in his hometown of Edon, Ohio, until his retirement in 1992. He was inducted into the Northeast Indiana Baseball Association Hall of Fame and fondly remembered his experience pitching in Yankee Stadium, where he faced legends like Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra. Held passed away at age 95 on July 20, 2024. Who was Whitey Herzog? Whitey Herzog was a highly influential figure in Major League Baseball, both as a player and a manager. Born on November 9, 1931, in New Athens, Illinois, Herzog made his MLB debut in 1956 with the Washington Senators and played until 1963. Following his playing career, Herzog served in various roles, including scout, manager, and general manager. His managerial career took off with the Kansas City Royals, whom he led to three consecutive playoff appearances from 1976 to 1978. He is best known for his success as the manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, guiding them to three World Series appearances and winning the 1982 championship. Herzog's unique "Whiteyball" strategy emphasized speed, defense, and pitching over power hitting, earning him a place in baseball history. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010, Herzog’s legacy includes six division titles, three National League pennants, and a 1,281-1,125 managerial record. His career is remembered for his leadership, innovative approach, and significant contributions to player development. Who was Ken Holtzman? Kenneth Dale Holtzman (November 3, 1945 – April 15, 2024) was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his accomplishments with the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Yankees from 1965 to 1979. Holtzman pitched two no-hitters for the Cubs and was part of the Athletics' dynasty that won three consecutive World Series championships from 1972 to 1974. A two-time All-Star, he was a 20-game winner in 1973 and is remembered for his pivotal role in multiple postseason victories, including his home run in the 1974 World Series. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in an observant Jewish family, Holtzman was often compared to Sandy Koufax due to his Jewish heritage and pitching talent. He amassed 174 career wins, the most by any Jewish pitcher, surpassing Koufax’s 165. Over his career, Holtzman was known for his consistency, finishing nine seasons with over 200 innings pitched. After retiring, he pursued a brief career as a coach in the Israel Baseball League and was inducted into several sports halls of fame. Holtzman passed away in 2024 after battling heart issues, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest Jewish pitchers in baseball history.

Pedro Grifol winning percentage: .239 I didn't think it could get any worse! But... Grady Sizemore winning percentage: .172 Not looking promising.