The New York Mets Thread

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[Brandon]

They weren't in the play-offs.

Just sayin'.

[Lee-Mels]

They weren't in the play-offs.

Just sayin'.

Mike and I might have to abuse our authority, watch out Young Buck:punch:
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Fixed for you Young Buck :lol:

[Legit Bill]

http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01013/images/World_Series_trophy.jpeg

cough red sox cough

[FalconsGuy]

:nomets:

[Mick32]

:nomets:

:qft:

[Wickedballs]

:nomets:

:qft:

:chainsaw::plzdie::slap:

[Fancy Man Frrrunkus]

:nomets:

ryan is a smart cookie sometimes

[Brandon]

http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01013/images/World_Series_trophy.jpeg

cough red sox cough

American League!

[FalconsGuy]

American League!

:braves:

[Wickedballs]

i really hope they don't resign LoDuca and Glavine

[heymotherkisser]

booooooooooo

[Lee-Mels]

http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01013/images/World_Series_trophy.jpeg

cough red sox cough


Fuck You Bill-- two words: Bill Buckner --> http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h222/cincolaj/86mets.jpg
i really hope they don't resign LoDuca and Glavine

Glavine is gonna go back to the Braves, and LoDucca is doubtful, I want Posada!!

booooooooooo
Phillies Suck-- Hey Ashley here ya go --> http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/lprocks82/Broom.gif

:mets: Fucking Rule!!! Next Year, Mets in '08!!!

[heymotherkisser]

Fuck You Bill-- two words: Bill Buckner --> http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h222/cincolaj/86mets.jpg


Glavine is gonna go back to the Braves, and LoDucca is doubtful, I want Posada!!


Phillies Suck-- Hey Ashley here ya go --> http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/lprocks82/Broom.gif

:mets: Fucking Rule!!! Next Year, Mets in '08!!!

is that sweep what we did to your team twice at the end of the season? ya know, when your team just fell apart?

[Lee-Mels]

is that sweep what we did to your team twice at the end of the season? ya know, when your team just fell apart?

how'd you guys do? I mean the Sillies? how'd they do in the playoffs?

[Mick32]

Even getting swept, they did better then the Mets, sir.

[Asscaves-n-BlackCock]

What is David Wright's handicap? I'd guess a 5. Too bad on the no playoffs thing. The missing ingredient was David Cone tugging his peter in the bullpen.

[Wickedballs]

So watching Sportscenter last night they said the Mets were one of 4 teams that would be able to and would consider making a play for A-Rod. I would be absolutely appalled as a fan for them to ask Wright to move and for them to go after someone who is known to be a team cancer.

[postalwife1122]

ugh, why am i posting to this! i guess, to be honest..id really like to see a subway series in the near future!

[HockeyHelmet]

not even enough of this...could get them in

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/HockeyHelmet/mr_met_a.jpg

[Wickedballs]

ugh, why am i posting to this! i guess, to be honest..id really like to see a subway series in the near future!

This time with different results too ;)

[BigDaddyClutch]

Millage - Pelfry - (someone else - maybe Perez) to Minnesota for Santana and sign Silva and Livan Hernandez .. castilla at second and pickup that RF from seattle for a year or two to develop Gomez and the other kid we got in the minors .. sign a catcher and effn draft a damn good catcher for the future ...

Can a met's fan have that big a christmas list?

[aflac duck1]

Lets go Mets..................... They will kick assin 2008 I have know doubt

[H Mel]

I'l" I'll second that emotion"!!!! METS WILL BE THERE

[BigDaddyClutch]

Millege for a C and RF ... oofa, guess we're REALLY out of the santana race .... At this point - send Humber and Pelfry and an outfielder to Oakland for their two pitchers ... maybe sign Livan Hernandez ... Atl and Philly have made themselves better and we havn't done shit .... Winter Meetings better be good

[theomegachrist]

You are crazy if you think the A's would trade their pitchers for that. We will be lucky to get Blanton for that package.

[BigDaddyClutch]

It's christmas time ... can't I wish? lol

[still_smoking]

Millage - Pelfry - (someone else - maybe Perez) to Minnesota for Santana and sign Silva and Livan Hernandez .. castilla at second and pickup that RF from seattle for a year or two to develop Gomez and the other kid we got in the minors .. sign a catcher and effn draft a damn good catcher for the future ...

Can a met's fan have that big a christmas list?

was this post written from Earth2?

[heymotherkisser]

http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/12/04/2007-12-04_mets_pitch_is_a_changeup.html

Met's pitch is a changeup

Tuesday, December 4th 2007, 4:00 AM
Sipkin/News

Has Oscar De La Hoya started a trend?

At the opening of Touch nightclub Thursday night, Mets pitcher John Maine followed an attractive young woman into the ladies' bathroom.



He even went into the stall with her, but she wasn't prepared for what came next.

"He asked her if he could try on the little black dress she was wearing," laughs our snitch.

Unfortunately for the Maine Man, the lady declined.

:rofl:

[HockeyHelmet]

I'l" I'll second that emotion"!!!! METS WILL BE THERE

Well everyone is there for the regular season...the playoffs...not so much


do a lot of this and maybe

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/HockeyHelmet/mr_met_a.jpg

[BigDaddyClutch]

Mets sign Wise to one-year, $1.2 million contract .... who?

[Wickedballs]

I hope they are referring to Matt Wise the set-up man for the Brewers. He was the closer before Turnbow and after Turnbow, Cordero. Wise is a pretty decent relief guy.

[Boogotshot]

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/2007/11/19/K3l3dUAh.jpg
HE'S BACK!!!

[BigDaddyClutch]

Well .. as a mets fan, i hope Glavine's last performance in 2007...continue's in 2008 :)

[Wickedballs]

Santana is looking good, with the HR by Willingham the exception.

[ShadowFBA]

Fucking great game today, it was a nice start and especially given what happened at the end of last year were off to a great start.

[BigDaddyClutch]

Today officially ENDED that miserable ending to last season

[Crystal_CT]

Congrats, guys!!! Im really sorry the Sox didn't acquire Santana, but if he had to be in NY Im glad its at Shea. I may adopt you as my NL team....

[Davefromphilly]

i think im takin my first trip to new york when they blow your stadium up just so i can piss on the ruble.

congrats on your gay ass win. we stunk

[BigDaddyClutch]

......aaaaand Pedro's down for the count?

[Wickedballs]

That's what it looks like :(

[Davefromphilly]

......aaaaand Pedro's down for the count?

i didn't hear anything about that... whats his story? hurt again?

you know how long?

[Wickedballs]

i didn't hear anything about that... whats his story? hurt again?

you know how long?

After throwing a curveball in the middle of the 4th, he came up limping holding his hammy or groin. He is listed as having a sprained hamstring.

[Davefromphilly]

o shit, that doesn't sound too too bad though, he should be fine in a month or so im guessin. that still sucks for you guys though.

don't worry you're pitching is still 5 times better then ours

[Wickedballs]

Santana, Pedro, Maine, Perez and Pelfrey sound better than Santana, Maine, Perez, Pelfrey and ?????

[Davefromphilly]

how long can sosa go? can he start, is there someone else in the bullpen that can start or you gonna have to pull someone up?


and Santana, Maine, Perez, Pelfrey and ?????... still sounds better then myers, hamels, moyer, kendrick, ????EATON???? i can honestly say i hope eaton has a boating accident or something terrible that would end his carreer

[Wickedballs]

Sosa is an option, but i think he fits better as a long reliever.

[BigDaddyClutch]

It's Pedro's push-off leg... might be longer. what ever happen to that SP from the Brewers that people were saying the Mets should pick up? There were also 2 kids in spring training who looked good - it's early enough in the season where the pitchers are ahead of the hitters, let em get some starts in while Pedro's out ....

[michael]

poor poor Pedro, I wish it was Santana

[Mick32]

poor poor Pedro, I wish it was Santana

I'll :qft: that, even though I have Santana on my fantasy team.

[Wickedballs]

poor poor Pedro, I wish it was Santana

I'll :qft: that, even though I have Santana on my fantasy team.

Mean :argue:

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Week 1
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Florida
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New York :D
Philadelphia

[Davefromphilly]

PELFRY WHO?
:rofl:

Anser: your pitcher tomoro

No Major League Stats Available
Career 5-9 5.55 ERA

See ya tomoro boys, that'll make it 10 in a row at shea for us

[Lee-Mels]

PELFRY WHO?
:rofl:

Anser: your pitcher tomoro

No Major League Stats Available
Career 5-9 5.55 ERA

See ya tomoro boys, that'll make it 10 in a row at shea for us

nah I don't think so, sorry my Mets ruined it for you!!!

Wickedballs & I will be @ Today's pitching duel between Johan Santan & Ben Sheets,

GO :mets:

[michael]

http://www.wistravel.com/images/brewers1.jpg

[MattyIceGfunk]

NEW YORK (CNN) -- A man fell to his death after a baseball game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals at Shea Stadium on Tuesday night, police said.

The man was sliding down an escalator as fans left the stadium when he lost his balance and fell four stories at about 10 p.m., the New York Police Department said in a statement.

He died about 25 minutes later at Booth Memorial Hospital.

Police identified the man as 36-year-old Antonio Nararainsami of Brooklyn.

They said they are investigating the death as an accident. :highfive2:

[theomegachrist]

How about that Pelfrey now?

[theomegachrist]

Also if anyone deserves to die, it was that dummy.

[octanefan]

just have to say....santana= money well spent

[Wickedballs]

You wanna talk about money well spent there Freddy Garcia?

[MattyIceGfunk]

You wanna talk about money well spent there Freddy Garcia?

:rofl:

[heymotherkisser]

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l186/heymotherkisser/itson.jpg

:wave: :D

[MattyIceGfunk]

:nationals::wave:

[Wickedballs]

What are you guys 1-4 against us now, get a hold of yourself ;)

[MattyIceGfunk]

Haha I know but we get excited when we win a game like that regardless of the 7-16 record :)

[jmwjet2]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/tools/med/2008/04/ipt/1209022195.jpg

just saw this and couldnt resist. no photoshopping done to this. from their GQ photoshoot which i never saw before now.

[MattyIceGfunk]

:rofl:

[MattyIceGfunk]

10-4 :winner:

[Wickedballs]

One lucky game against a 30something y/o AAA journeyman means nothing. It does hurt though :(

[MattyIceGfunk]

Whats this I heard about people getting upset with the nationals cheering from the dugout during the Mets? How did I miss that?

[BrooklynGuinness]

I was at last night's game and as soon as the Nationals were up 3-1 50% of the crowd immediately got up and bailed. It could have also been because it was a Wed night game against the Nationals and it was fucking freezing.

p.s.---Not a mets fan, but damn citi field looks great. So much nicer than that piece of shit shea. Then again the carboard box that the homeless man has made in front of the building I work at looks nicer than shea.

[BOLLOCKS]

I have a mets hat!

Just saying :)

[MattyIceGfunk]

I would sign my house over if you took a shit in it and sent a picture. Just sayin.

[BOLLOCKS]

I would sign my house over if you took a shit in it and sent a picture. Just sayin.

You gotta be kidding?!

Lee would fly over and beat me to death with a wet fish if I ever even considered doing it.

I may however be able to get my cat to take a poop in it? Thats gotta be worth a car :)

[Lee-Mels]

I would sign my house over if you took a shit in it and sent a picture. Just sayin.

FU

You gotta be kidding?!

Lee would fly over and beat me to death with a wet fish if I ever even considered doing it.

I may however be able to get my cat to take a poop in it? Thats gotta be worth a car :)

I want you to be wearing that hat when I am :doit: you :leenod:

how 'bout them :mets:, kickd the Yanks ass yesterday :D

[postalwife1122]

UGH! so what you swept us. our team sucks and has no STAFF at all.... But you guys still suck because I said so!

[MattyIceGfunk]

You gotta be kidding?!

Lee would fly over and beat me to death with a wet fish if I ever even considered doing it.

I may however be able to get my cat to take a poop in it? Thats gotta be worth a car :)

Haha we might be able to work something out...

[FalconsGuy]

beating the mets never gets old

[FalconsGuy]

:lax:

[MattyIceGfunk]

No idea why its so blurry but you get the idea. I get many compliments on it at the games :)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b198/MattyIce/meandrach.jpg

[Mick32]

Did John Maine really come out of the game yesterday after a cramp in his non-pitching arm? Take a Midol, you fucking homo.

[Lee-Mels]

Lets Go Mets!!!

[Mick32]

Billy Wagner does what Billy Wagner does best -- choke in a big game.

Nice job, stupid.

[Lee-Mels]

Jonathon Niese's first ML start


Go :mets:

[jmwjet2]

Jonathon Niese's first ML start


Go :mets:


IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA
3.0 7 5 5 4 2 1 15.00

[BigDaddyClutch]

Dumb move by the metsies .. a team that blows away lefties... makes a rookie left hander start against em .... and that's the line score you get .. we'll see how he rebounds next game

[MattyIceGfunk]

As a Nat's fan.... Your welcome:winner:

[Wickedballs]

As a Mets fan, thanks. :)

[circle360]

Wagner is done for the yr.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8537618/Mets-say-Wagner-probably-out-for-season

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8538626/Wagner-needs-major-surgery,-out-through-2009

From CBS Sportsline as well:

News: A Mets team official tells SNY that Billy Wagner has a tear of his flexor pronator and MCL in his left elbow. He needs surgery, which is expected to be performed sometime this week and will sideline him a full calendar year.

[Davefromphilly]

Wagner is done for the yr.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8537618/Mets-say-Wagner-probably-out-for-season

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8538626/Wagner-needs-major-surgery,-out-through-2009

From CBS Sportsline as well:

News: A Mets team official tells SNY that Billy Wagner has a tear of his flexor pronator and MCL in his left elbow. He needs surgery, which is expected to be performed sometime this week and will sideline him a full calendar year.


:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[michael]

poor Billy

[circle360]

Watch the Mets go after KROD this offseason. Since he is a FA.

[Davefromphilly]

Let em, we got Lights out. Fuck em.

besides, they're on Wagners dick, i dont think they'll replace him

[circle360]

It looks like Wagner is gonna have TJ surgery. Which means he will be probably be out for the 2009 season. After the 2009 season. He is a FA.

Lidge has been awesome for you guys. He needed a change of scenery. He couldnt seem to pitch in Hous anymore.

[Davefromphilly]

It looks like Wagner is gonna have TJ surgery. Which means he will be probably be out for the 2009 season. After the 2009 season. He is a FA.

Lidge has been awesome for you guys. He needed a change of scenery. He couldnt seem to pitch in Hous anymore.

yea thats pretty crazy how he shat the bed the past 2 years, he comes up hear and is incredible. Yea i didnt realize it was Tommy Johns, im not big on reading, i just saw he was done for the season. Fuckin Zagurski had Tommy Johns and he's been out all year, and he's only like 22. So i guess it is safe to say wagners beet for 09.

[circle360]

Lidge sucked in Houston after he gave up that HR in the playoffs to Pujols. That screwed him up in the head. Plus Hous started jerking him around then as well. Making him the closer. Then dropping him from closing and making him the setup guy. It was all mental. He has awesome stuff

Pitchers are usually out at least 12 months for TJ surgery. BJ Ryan was one of the few guys that came back in less than 12 months. So maybe the time table is different for relievers. So Wagner could possibly be back for a cup of coffee in 2009. I wouldnt bet on it though.

[Davefromphilly]

Lidge sucked in Houston after he gave up that HR in the playoffs to Pujols. That screwed him up in the head. Plus Hous started jerking him around then as well. Making him the closer. Then dropping him from closing and making him the setup guy. It was all mental. He has awesome stuff

Pitchers are usually out at least 12 months for TJ surgery. BJ Ryan was one of the few guys that came back in less than 12 months. So maybe the time table is different for relievers. So Wagner could possibly be back for a cup of coffee in 2009. I wouldnt bet on it though.

yea i wouldnt think so, i figure if a 22 year old needs a year, wagner will need atleast that. like i said, i didnt realize he needed the TJ surgery

[Lee-Mels]

Watch the Mets go after KROD this offseason. Since he is a FA.

I hope so, but I think he will stay w/ :angels: they have cash, it's not like his is on the Royals or something.

[Wickedballs]

The Mets will definitely go after him. There is no way they will go into a new stadium will all new expectations and no big name closer.

[circle360]

The Mets will definitely go after him. There is no way they will go into a new stadium will all new expectations and no big name closer.

Plus he is latin. WHich is an added bonus for Omar.

[Lee-Mels]

7 -1 in the 3rd :D & the Sillies all ready lost :lol:

[circle360]

7 -1 in the 3rd :D & the Sillies all ready lost :lol:

LM - The Mets were up 6 gmaes on this date last yr. So I wouldnt start laughing too much just yet.

[circle360]

7 -1 in the 3rd :D & the Sillies all ready lost :lol:

Mets update 7-7 in the 7th.

[Davefromphilly]

we're so fucked. you faggots are up 11-7 last time i checked.

you guys are really starting to be bothersome

[Lee-Mels]

Mets update 7-7 in the 7th.

yes they were, new team different year, they def learned, plus they don't have that huge lead to rely on, oh and yeah Mets win 13 - 10 :D

Now 3.5 games ahead o the Phils

we're so fucked. you faggots are up 11-7 last time i checked.

you guys are really starting to be bothersome

it's over man different Mets team this year, they are pulling away. Can't wait to go to Shea in the playoffs!!!

[Brandon]

So, have the Mets blown the season yet?

[Lt. Dan]

As a Mets fan, I remember last years collapse very well, but I get the feeling that isn't going to happen again this year. The bullpen always makes me a little nervous, Pedro hasn't pitched in a pressure game in a long time, and I'm not sure of Maine's status, but the bats are really hot lately, especially Delgado. I think they'll hold off the Phillies and win the division. They've had more overall talent than any other team in the NL for the last three years at least, and it's about time they showed it and won the whole damn thing. I'm looking forward to getting back to NYC and catching a game at Citi Field next season.

[Wickedballs]

I'm pretty sure Maine is out for a while. Pedro, I wouldn't trust in a "big game" (big game being defined as any game that takes place when the series is tied at anything other than one game, or, any game in which the Mets are trailing in the series). The bullpen is horrendous. I wouldn't trust any of them pitching against someone other than their specialty (i.e. lefty vs. lefty; righty vs. righty). That being said, I think their offense and defense has been great lately and sometimes it is enough. I don't think it will be enough to win the World Series, but it will get them to October and maybe even win the NLCS. All the teams in the NL have been playing like shit with the exception of the Dodgers, but let's face it, the NL West is like the Cactus League.

[Lt. Dan]

I'm pretty sure Maine is out for a while. Pedro, I wouldn't trust in a "big game" (big game being defined as any game that takes place when the series is tied at anything other than one game, or, any game in which the Mets are trailing in the series). The bullpen is horrendous. I wouldn't trust any of them pitching against someone other than their specialty (i.e. lefty vs. lefty; righty vs. righty). That being said, I think their offense and defense has been great lately and sometimes it is enough. I don't think it will be enough to win the World Series, but it will get them to October and maybe even win the NLCS. All the teams in the NL have been playing like shit with the exception of the Dodgers, but let's face it, the NL West is like the Cactus League.

I would agree with pretty much all of that. With Pedro? We'll see. He wasn't too great for the Sox in the '04 WS. I think they need Maine in the playoffs. He's pretty solid. The bullpen is a problem. Even Wagner isn't as automatic as he used to be. Despite some high scoring games in recent days, they had been pitching pretty well in recent weeks. We'll see.

It's been hard to pick a NL team over an AL team in the World Series, seeing as how the AL seems to be stacked with better teams the past few years, but the thing about baseball is that whoever gets hot and gets their pitching in order at the end of the season can get the job done. The Cardinals proved that in '06. Some might say the Rockies blew it last year after their 20 game winning streak, blowing up my theory on getting hot at the right time, but they had like a week off waiting around for the Sox, who got on a roll at the end of that ALCS with the Indians and rode their momentum into the WS, just like in '04.

I think the Angels and the Red Sox are better than any team in the NL, but we'll see when it comes time to play in mid-October.

[Triple Skeet]

Maine isnt going to be starting the rest of the year. His only hope of playing this year is MAYBE as a releiver. And yea he needs off season surgery.

Figured Id bring these Mets "fans" up to date.

[Wickedballs]

Maine isnt going to be starting the rest of the year. His only hope of playing this year is MAYBE as a releiver. And yea he needs off season surgery.

Figured Id bring these Mets "fans" up to date.

I knew that, so don't you quote fans at me, mister.

[Lee-Mels]

skeet is just jealous that his Phillies aren't as good as the Mets!!!

[circle360]

The Mets will definitely go after him. There is no way they will go into a new stadium will all new expectations and no big name closer.

They might not go after KROD. They might go after Fuentes. Just read that Wagner's salary for next season isnt covered by insurance. So they are paying wagner 10.5M to rehabilitate next season. Fuentes should be a lot cheaper then KROD. So they might go that route.

[Davefromphilly]

They might not go after KROD. They might go after Fuentes. Just read that Wagner's salary for next season isnt covered by insurance. So they are paying wagner 10.5M to rehabilitate next season. Fuentes should be a lot cheaper then KROD. So they might go that route.

:qft:

Keep dreaming mets fans. I highly doubt the Angels will let him go anywhere.

[circle360]

:qft:

Keep dreaming mets fans. I highly doubt the Angels will let him go anywhere.

I think the Angels will let him go. He is talking 5/75. He is good. But not sure LA wants to pay that much for him. They have a few guys who could clsoe for them. So they ahev some options

[Davefromphilly]

I think the Angels will let him go. He is talking 5/75. He is good. But not sure LA wants to pay that much for him. They have a few guys who could clsoe for them. So they ahev some options

i dunno, i guess we'll see. but they seem to have some money now and could easily win the series in the next couple years. Why would you let your best bullpen guy go that gives them the best chance getting them there

[circle360]

dave - I could see the Angels offering him a shorter contract. Im not sure about 5 yrs. He has a few issues. He has an unorthodox delivery. Which Ive read might lead to arm problems or arm issues. So they might not want to be on the hook for 5 and 75. Plus his his avg fastball MPH has slipped a lil over 2 MPH in the past few yrs.

[michael]

Billy Wagner: "I've played my last game as a Met"

He's such a loyal guy

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/newstest.aspx?id=4179281

[Lt. Dan]

Maine isnt going to be starting the rest of the year. His only hope of playing this year is MAYBE as a releiver. And yea he needs off season surgery.

Figured Id bring these Mets "fans" up to date.

Thank you, TS. I knew Maine would be out for awhile, I just wasn't sure if he'd be ready for the playoffs or not. That's too bad. I hadn't seen the report on Wagner needing Tommy John surgury until today, either. Just as well. He hasn't been very reliable for over a year now, anyway. Reports on ESPN today said he'll miss all of '09 and that he's said "My career as a Met is over." Fine with me.

The pitchers they've got better man up then. They can't expect to win it all by expecting the kind of hitting they got in that 13-11 game against the Nationals the other night.

They might not go after KROD. They might go after Fuentes. Just read that Wagner's salary for next season isnt covered by insurance. So they are paying wagner 10.5M to rehabilitate next season. Fuentes should be a lot cheaper then KROD. So they might go that route.

I didn't know that K-Rod's contract is up. He's going to ask for alot of money, and possibly a long term deal. In the short term, I'd say he's worth a lot of money, but not over the long term. He seems like a guy who could easily develop arm trouble. He's a stud, no doubt, but we'll see what kind of dough he wants. Plus, he's in a great situation with the Angels. They have probably the deepest pool of talent in the majors, and should be considered the favorite to win it all this year, if not in coming years. He might just take a little less money to stay in Anaheim.

One thing that should be noticed as far as the Mets and Phillies are concerned is the NL wild card race. Right now the Phillies are three games behind the Brewers, and the Brewers have the same record as the Mets. Both the Mets and Phillies could get into the playoffs regardless of who ends up winning the division.

[Triple Skeet]

Dont forget the Astros that have won something ridiculous like 14 of 16 and are now 3 games out of the wild card too.

Oh and today Philly won every coin toss so any kind of tiebreaker game there may be would be played in Philly.

[Lt. Dan]

Dont forget the Astros that have won something ridiculous like 14 of 16 and are now 3 games out of the wild card too.

Oh and today Philly won every coin toss so any kind of tiebreaker game there may be would be played in Philly.

Wow. I knew the Astros had been smoking hot, but I didn't realize they had actually gotten that close. So, they have the same record as the Phillies, three behind the Brewers? Wild. They kind of snuck up on people, just like the Rockies last year.

[Lt. Dan]

Damnit! The fucking bullpen blew it last night against the Braves, didn't they? The lead over the Phillies is now down to 1 game.

Let's hope they can get back to kicking ass against the pathetic Nationals.

[Davefromphilly]

Damnit! The fucking bullpen blew it last night against the Braves, didn't they? The lead over the Phillies is now down to 1 game.

Let's hope they can get back to kicking ass against the pathetic Nationals.

nationals are great at playing spoiler. you're shit out of luck, my friend.

[Lt. Dan]

nationals are great at playing spoiler. you're shit out of luck, my friend.

The Mets have done a pretty good job of smacking around the Nationals this year, so I wouldn't say beating them two out of three or sweeping them is out of the question. The bullpen is a problem, though. It was just one game, but that game against the Braves last night did not make me happy. They just fucking gave it away.

[Rich W.]

Pedro has to become the closer. He cant go more than 5 innings anyway, and the bullpen will blow any lead he has. He has the mental make-up to do this. If you don't require more than 3 outs from him he could be really effective.

That would make the 7th & 8th innings the only problem.

Thier bullpen might suck, but this team has guts.

[Wickedballs]

Pedro has to become the closer. He cant go more than 5 innings anyway, and the bullpen will blow any lead he has. He has the mental make-up to do this. If you don't require more than 3 outs from him he could be really effective.

That would make the 7th & 8th innings the only problem.

Thier bullpen might suck, but this team has guts.

I read your post before I started watching the game tonight and I thought it was a good idea. Then once the game started I changed my mind, and here's why. Pedro isn't ready in the first inning of his starts. His fastball velocity raised 10mph during the inning. Also, his ERA in the first inning is something retarded high, like 6 and change. I think we should give the ball to that Stokes guy in the 9th and see what happens.

[MattyIceGfunk]

Just thought I would drop by and see how everyone's night was :winner:

[BigDaddyClutch]

Right now... every game is a big game and I don't trust Pedro pitching in ANY of them

[Triple Skeet]

Anyone else getting a feeling of deja vu?

[circle360]

Just read that Maine said he would go to the bullpen. The Mets sure are a mess.

[Lee-Mels]

Billy Wagner: "I've played my last game as a Met"

He's such a loyal guy

http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=mlb/news/newstest.aspx?id=4179281

Good I am definitely not a Wagner fan, when he first came to the Mets I was excited, but he has never been the dominant closer he once was w/ the Astros. If the Mets don't make a move or Krod I hope they get someone new to close games.

Pedro has to become the closer. He cant go more than 5 innings anyway, and the bullpen will blow any lead he has. He has the mental make-up to do this. If you don't require more than 3 outs from him he could be really effective.

That would make the 7th & 8th innings the only problem.

Thier bullpen might suck, but this team has guts.

I love that idea!!!

[BigDaddyClutch]

Pedro sucks in his first inning when he pitches (high ERA), 9th inning wouldn't be a good idea ... the mets need to blow up the bullpen and bring in players who can pitch consistantly

[Lt. Dan]

Pedro has to become the closer. He cant go more than 5 innings anyway, and the bullpen will blow any lead he has. He has the mental make-up to do this. If you don't require more than 3 outs from him he could be really effective.

That would make the 7th & 8th innings the only problem.

Thier bullpen might suck, but this team has guts.

You may be right, Rich. Pedro isn't what he once was, but when he's great he's great. As the closer? I'm not sure I trust him in that situation. Maybe middle relief. I don't know. I just don't know what kind of change the Mets could make now. The guys they have in there now just have to step up and get it done. And hopefully the bats will get really hot again and cover up the holes in their pitching staff. The Mets are certainly capable of putting a lot of runs on the board.

I am not really happy with them lately, though. Lost to the fucking Nationals last night. Lead down to 1/2 game. Fuck.

Anyone else getting a feeling of deja vu?

Yes, I am, Skeet. You need clutch pitching to win in the postseason and if they can't figure that out, they're doomed even if they hold off the Phillies.

[circle360]

Pedro sucks in his first inning when he pitches (high ERA), 9th inning wouldn't be a good idea ... the mets need to blow up the bullpen and bring in players who can pitch consistantly

You see that a lot with starting pitchers. Their first inning of work usually stinks. After that they get into a groove. Would be hard to expect pedro to step into that role on the fly.

[Davefromphilly]

Anyone else getting a feeling of deja vu?

i, myself, am a huge fan of deja vu

:lol:

[Lee-Mels]

damn the :mets: are definitely fucking up!!! This Sucks!!!!!

[Lt. Dan]

Phillies just won. 8-7 over the Braves. Howard hit a two run homer in the eighth. Mets lost again. Phillies now lead NL East by 1/2 game.

Shit!

[FalconsGuy]

never been happier to see the braves lose

[Wickedballs]

never been happier to see the braves lose

If I knew how to ban you I would.




























































I'm lying, I would be lost without you (no homo +2)

[Triple Skeet]

Whos in first again? :)

[michael]

where's the shit talkers now?

[Wickedballs]

Slow down, speed racer. The Mets have been playing like shit and it's only 1/2 game. An even more monumental collapse right now is the Brewers. Who if the Phillies do win the division would most likely give up the wild card to the Mets. Remember last year, you guys pulled it off and made it to the playoffs. Then what happened? Yup lost to the Rockies opening round. Do you really think you'll get past LA? If you get the Wild Card and the Mets actually pull off the division, do you really think you'll get past Chicago? You basically have one starting pitcher. The Mets at least have 3 decent ones, just no bullpen.

[Fancy Man Frrrunkus]

to be fair with the Rockies, everyone got smoked by them except the red sox. the mets would have been included with those team too. the point is to get to the playoffs, no matter how. once the playoffs start all bets are off. the wildcard spot seems to be where you want to be the past couple years. yes the season isnt over, but some people around here need to remember that when putting up new signatures like it is

[Wickedballs]

The only cocky thing in my sig is Team Dan, and right now he is a winner.

[Fancy Man Frrrunkus]

The only cocky thing in my sig is Team Dan, and right now he is a winner.

i dont think anyone is addressing you, you have been a smart mets fan this year. and Team Dan so the win

[Davefromphilly]

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

[MattyIceGfunk]

where's the shit talkers now?

Here I am :loser::nationals:

[MattyIceGfunk]

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:

Your welcome

[Dawkfan]

Love this pic:

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0917/pg2_masks_300.jpg

[MattyIceGfunk]

Love this pic:

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0917/pg2_masks_300.jpg

Is there another white guy on the team other than Wright?

[Triple Skeet]

Do you really think you'll get past LA? .

We can definitely beat LA.

[Lt. Dan]

where's the shit talkers now?

I remember too well what the Mets did last year to ever be labelled a shit talker. With all the talent they have in that lineup, anything short of winning a NL pennant I would consider underachieving.

Slow down, speed racer. The Mets have been playing like shit and it's only 1/2 game. An even more monumental collapse right now is the Brewers. Who if the Phillies do win the division would most likely give up the wild card to the Mets. Remember last year, you guys pulled it off and made it to the playoffs. Then what happened? Yup lost to the Rockies opening round. Do you really think you'll get past LA? If you get the Wild Card and the Mets actually pull off the division, do you really think you'll get past Chicago? You basically have one starting pitcher. The Mets at least have 3 decent ones, just no bullpen.

That is the bright side. The Brewers are not looking good, and it looks more and more likely that both the Mets and Phillies will get into the playoffs.

I wouldn't go praising the Dodgers or the Cubs too much though, Wickedballs. Yes, the Cubs have been the best team in the National League this year, but they have far too long a history of blowing it in big situations. Zambrano obviously looked good in his no-hitter the other day, but they rely on him too much and he's had some arm problems lately, despite the no-no. The Dodgers? They've had a nice boost lately, mostly thanks to Manny playing out of his mind, but I don't think they have the overall talent of any other potential playoff team. Keep in mind that they've been playing other NL West teams a lot lately, and you know how bad that division is. Arizona really went down the shitter lately.

The Phillies look tougher than any NL team right now, and if the Mets can get it together they are a very talented team. The Mets finish with seven at Shea, so I wouldn't count them out.

I could honestly see a Phillies/Mets matchup in the NLCS.

[Wickedballs]

I remember too well what the Mets did last year to ever be labelled a shit talker. With all the talent they have in that lineup, anything short of winning a NL pennant I would consider underachieving.



That is the bright side. The Brewers are not looking good, and it looks more and more likely that both the Mets and Phillies will get into the playoffs.

I wouldn't go praising the Dodgers or the Cubs too much though, Wickedballs. Yes, the Cubs have been the best team in the National League this year, but they have far too long a history of blowing it in big situations. Zambrano obviously looked good in his no-hitter the other day, but they rely on him too much and he's had some arm problems lately, despite the no-no. The Dodgers? They've had a nice boost lately, mostly thanks to Manny playing out of his mind, but I don't think they have the overall talent of any other potential playoff team. Keep in mind that they've been playing other NL West teams a lot lately, and you know how bad that division is. Arizona really went down the shitter lately.

The Phillies look tougher than any NL team right now, and if the Mets can get it together they are a very talented team. The Mets finish with seven at Shea, so I wouldn't count them out.

I could honestly see a Phillies/Mets matchup in the NLCS.

I could definitely see that matchup in the NLCS as well. The point about Chicago and LA is that both of them have 3 starting pitchers who can shut you down (Chi: Zambrano, Lilly, and Harden & bullpen b/c Harden doesn't go more than 6 innings. LA: Lowe, Billingsly, and I am gonna throw Maddux in there b/c he is a big game pitcher). The Phillies have one, Hamels. Am I scared of Philly, yes. Am I scared of them in a 7 game series, not as much. In the playoffs time and time again pitching is what wins. No team comes out and slugs their way to a championship, maybe one or two games of the series.

[michael]

I was really referring to the fact that things like:

Look @ my Sig :Phillies: fans :lol: :mets:

:lol: sillies suck

:mets: RULE

:D

are constantly posted in the Phillies thread. So maybe I should revise my question: Where's the shit talker now?

[michael]

I could definitely see that matchup in the NLCS as well. The point about Chicago and LA is that both of them have 3 starting pitchers who can shut you down (Chi: Zambrano, Lilly, and Harden & bullpen b/c Harden doesn't go more than 6 innings. LA: Lowe, Billingsly, and I am gonna throw Maddux in there b/c he is a big game pitcher). The Phillies have one, Hamels. Am I scared of Philly, yes. Am I scared of them in a 7 game series, not as much. In the playoffs time and time again pitching is what wins. No team comes out and slugs their way to a championship, maybe one or two games of the series.

Myers is pitching much better then Hamels right now, and when he's on his game he's almost unhitable, and guess what? he's on his game right now when it matters. So there's 2, as for a 3rd, we don't really have one, but J Moyer is having a fantastic season and there's something to be said for his experience.

[Wickedballs]

Myers is pitching much better then Hamels right now, and when he's on his game he's almost unhitable, and guess what? he's on his game right now when it matters. So there's 2, as for a 3rd, we don't really have one, but J Moyer is having a fantastic season and there's something to be said for his experience.

I didn't mention Meyers or Moyer for certain reasons although they have been playing well. Moyer definitely has the experience, but I can't recall a playoff game where someone was like "OMG Moyer totally was unhittable tonight." He is pitching above his ability as a 40+ man. I've reaped his benefits by picking him up in some fantasy leagues ;)

As for wife beater, he put together a great string of starts since returning from AAA. I just don't know if I would consider him a stopping pitcher since I don't know which Meyers is the correct version. My guess is somewhere in the middle. (i.e. 6-8 IP 3-5 ER 1-3 BB 4-7 K) Which is beatable on any given night depending on what you put on the mound. If he goes out for game one or two whoever the other team throws out should be able to beat that.

[Lee-Mels]

If I knew how to ban you I would.




























































I'm lying, I would be lost without you (no homo +2)


:qft: & Ryan wtf your a :braves: fan you should hate the Phillies too damnit!!!

[Lee-Mels]

I was really referring to the fact that things like:







are constantly posted in the Phillies thread. So maybe I should revise my question: Where's the shit talker now?

what can I say the :mets: look horrible, but it's not over

[michael]

I didn't mention Myers or Moyer for certain reasons although they have been playing well. Moyer definitely has the experience, but I can't recall a playoff game where someone was like "OMG Moyer totally was unhittable tonight." He is pitching above his ability as a 40+ man. I've reaped his benefits by picking him up in some fantasy leagues ;)

As for wife beater, he put together a great string of starts since returning from AAA. I just don't know if I would consider him a stopping pitcher since I don't know which Myers is the correct version. My guess is somewhere in the middle. (i.e. 6-8 IP 3-5 ER 1-3 BB 4-7 K) Which is beatable on any given night depending on what you put on the mound. If he goes out for game one or two whoever the other team throws out should be able to beat that.

**fixed**

[Wickedballs]

**fixed**

Could you tell me what you fixed, I read it like 4 times and i can't find it.

[michael]

Meyers = Myers :rofl:

[Wickedballs]

Oh what the fuck ever then. I was really like reading sentence for sentence like "Man, every word is still the same. What could he have possibly fixed."

[michael]

Oh what the fuck ever then. I was really like reading sentence for sentence like "Man, every word is still the same. What could he have possibly fixed."

you have no idea how happy that makes me.

[Triple Skeet]

I didn't mention Meyers or Moyer for certain reasons although they have been playing well. Moyer definitely has the experience, but I can't recall a playoff game where someone was like "OMG Moyer totally was unhittable tonight." He is pitching above his ability as a 40+ man. I've reaped his benefits by picking him up in some fantasy leagues ;)

As for wife beater, he put together a great string of starts since returning from AAA. I just don't know if I would consider him a stopping pitcher since I don't know which Meyers is the correct version. My guess is somewhere in the middle. (i.e. 6-8 IP 3-5 ER 1-3 BB 4-7 K) Which is beatable on any given night depending on what you put on the mound. If he goes out for game one or two whoever the other team throws out should be able to beat that.

I think the reason Moyer never gets a ton of accolades is because hes not a big strikeout guy. But he gets guys to groundout alot and in this era of pitch counts thats a pretty good thing to have on your side.

Im not gonna lie, Id love a Phils / Mets NLCS just for all the shit talking and fun wed have on here and Paltalk. Not to mention how great playoff games are at McFaddens.

[FalconsGuy]

:qft: & Ryan wtf your a :braves: fan you should hate the Phillies too damnit!!!

I hate the Mets' and their fans more. Much much more.

[Wickedballs]

I think the reason Moyer never gets a ton of accolades is because hes not a big strikeout guy. But he gets guys to groundout alot and in this era of pitch counts thats a pretty good thing to have on your side.

Im not gonna lie, Id love a Phils / Mets NLCS just for all the shit talking and fun wed have on here and Paltalk. Not to mention how great playoff games are at McFaddens.

I give Moyer all the credit in the world for this season he has put together. He has pitched above and beyond what I think anyone expected.

[Wickedballs]

I hate the Mets' and their fans more. Much much more.

Mean.

[Brandon]

I hate the Mets' and their fans more. Much much more.

Awesome.

[Lt. Dan]

I could definitely see that matchup in the NLCS as well. The point about Chicago and LA is that both of them have 3 starting pitchers who can shut you down (Chi: Zambrano, Lilly, and Harden & bullpen b/c Harden doesn't go more than 6 innings. LA: Lowe, Billingsly, and I am gonna throw Maddux in there b/c he is a big game pitcher). The Phillies have one, Hamels. Am I scared of Philly, yes. Am I scared of them in a 7 game series, not as much. In the playoffs time and time again pitching is what wins. No team comes out and slugs their way to a championship, maybe one or two games of the series.

Mostly good points, except that I remember Maddux as being not too reliable in the postseason all those years with the Braves. Glavine, and to some extent Smoltz, were much better in the clutch games. Maddux is also like 50 years old, isn't he? Fifteen division titles and one World Series ring to show for it isn't a good example of coming through in the postseason.

I guess I should give more credit to the Cubs pitching staff than just mentioning Zambrano, but something tells me if his arm isn't 100% then they will be hurting. And, let's face it folks. They're the Cubs! They always find a way to blow it. I guess for me it's like the Red Sox were before '04. Until they show me they won't blow it, I have to assume they will. The Cubs missing out on the World Series is as expected as the sun rising every morning. The Dodgers? I don't know why I don't have faith in them. I just don't. Beating up on the Diamondbacks or the Rockies just doesn't tell me how good they really are.

Pitching is definitely what wins championships. The Cardinals were the best example of that in '06. That wasn't an extremely talented team, but the pitchers came through in October. But, this is exactly why I'm not happy with the Mets lately.

They almost blew a big lead tonight, too. Leading 9-1 they ended up beating the Nationals 9-7. Christ. My nephew pitches high school ball. You think they'd give him a shot at the bullpen? I'm not sure he could be much worse.

what can I say the :mets: look horrible, but it's not over

That's right, Lee. It's not over. They can still get it together.

I hate the Mets' and their fans more. Much much more.

Yes, I have heard somewhere that the Braves hate the Mets more than they hate anybody else. I'm not sure why that would be, but I did hear that.

[Triple Skeet]

They needed 8 pitchers tonight to beat the Nats. We in Philly know what thats like.

Plus I have to say once again Happ impressed me tonight. I know its the Braves but for his 3rd start he goes 6 innings with 3 hits and 0 runs. I really have faith that this kid could seriously help us down the stretch.

[circle360]

The Mets are going to luck out here. The Brewers took a MAJOR hit today. You can probably stick a fork in the Brewers. They are DONE!

[Lt. Dan]

The Mets are going to luck out here. The Brewers took a MAJOR hit today. You can probably stick a fork in the Brewers. They are DONE!

Yeah, I think the Mets and Phillies will both make the playoffs. The question now at hand may just be "Who would you rather play against in the first round if you are the Mets or Phillies? The Cubs or the Dodgers?" NL East winner will play the Dodgers, and the NL East Wild Card will play the Cubs. The Dodgers appear to be the red hot team here, but lets not forget that they've been playing shitty opposition. The Cubs are looking tough lately, especially after tonight with that great comeback on the Brewers, and the pitching has been superb. I think I'd rather win the NL East and face the Dodgers.

[Triple Skeet]

Id rather play the Dodgers. The Cubs have a ridiculous team.

Plus dont forget Ronnie B's prediction / dream: "...I hope and pray that the Cubs just smash their way through to the playoffs, kill their first round opponent.........and then get swept by the Phillies. Im sorry, but I'm a Philly guy, what can I say. If they arent there then I hope the Cubs win."

[Triple Skeet]

Can anybody tell me whos in first place? Ive been busy at work and havent time to catch up. Anyone? Lee?

[Mick32]

This HAS to be a joke, right? They can't seriously be extending the architect of Los Chokes for 4 more years, can they?
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=462089
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Sporting News staff reports

The New York Mets are close to signing general manager Omar Minaya to a four-year contract extension, according to an online report.

ESPN.com reported Tuesday that the deal is "all but done." No formal announcement has been scheduled. Minaya has not commented on the report.

Minaya, 49, succeeded Jim Duquette following the 2004 season, after serving as the Montreal Expos' GM for three seasons. Minaya was an assistant former Mets GM under Steve Phillips in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Minaya began his executive career with the Texas Rangers in 1985.

The Mets were one win away from advancing to the World Series in 2006, losing to the eventual champion St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of the NLCS. Last year, New York was poised to repeat as division champs before suffering a historic collapse, frittering away a seven-game lead in the final 17 games.

This year the club surged into first place in the East after Minaya fired manager Willie Randolph in June. But as in 2007, the '08 team has not handled prosperity well; it coughed up a 3.5-game division lead this month and now trails the Philadelphia Phillies by 2.5 games heading into Tuesday's home game with the Chicago Cubs. The Mets lead the NL wild-card race by a game over the Milwaukee Brewers.

For that, you get a :rofl:

[FalconsGuy]

That is awesome and makes me happy.

[Wickedballs]

I hope we play a little game I call "Role Reversal" this year.

[Triple Skeet]

I actually dont blame them for extending Minaya. The guy put together a great team. Theyve just underachieved. Theyd be stupid to let him go. Also he seems to have an inside track signing latino players which is a big edge to have in baseball.

[Jimbo_NY75]

I actually dont blame them for extending Minaya. The guy put together a great team. Theyve just underachieved. Theyd be stupid to let him go. Also he seems to have an inside track signing latino players which is a big edge to have in baseball.

yeah but made NO MOVES during the trading period to shore up the bullpen. he got Ayala ....... WOW.

hard to make a playoff run, assuming the get in at this point, with that shitty bullpen

they fired willie for the team underachieving ..... so Minaya should be next especially if they don't make the playoffs

[Wickedballs]

yeah but made NO MOVES during the trading period to shore up the bullpen. he got Ayala ....... WOW.

hard to make a playoff run, assuming the get in at this point, with that shitty bullpen

they fired willie for the team underachieving ..... so Minaya should be next especially if they don't make the playoffs

I agree. Everyone knew the bullpen was an issue at the trading deadline, even though I don't think anyone thought it would ever get this bad. Minaya should be fired if they don't make the playoffs. I like Manuel, but he should be gone also.

[Wickedballs]

Grand Slam Delgado. Not gloating or bragging, just informing. Mets are up 5-1.

[Wickedballs]

Annnnnd that's why I wasn't bragging or gloating. It is now 5-5

[Brandon]

Go Cubs.

[circle360]

6-5 Cubbies

[Brandon]

Seriously, Go Cubs.

[circle360]

ouch. Brewers are up 3-1 too

[Lt. Dan]

The Mets are really pissing me off. Bases loaded with no outs in the bottom of the 9th and they can't get one across? At this point, I can't imagine this team getting their shit together even if they somehow make the playoffs.

[heymotherkisser]

The Mets are really pissing me off. Bases loaded with no outs in the bottom of the 9th and they can't get one across? At this point, I can't imagine this team getting their shit together even if they somehow make the playoffs.

http://www.radiogoldfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6380

you should go to that thread where mets fan extraordinaire wickedballs explains his feelings.

[Wickedballs]

The Mets are really pissing me off. Bases loaded with no outs in the bottom of the 9th and they can't get one across? At this point, I can't imagine this team getting their shit together even if they somehow make the playoffs.

Well, it was bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the 9th. Murphey lead off with the triple, then Wright struck out. He FUCKING STRUCK OUT!!!! That asshole. He can't even put a ball in play. Anything to get that run across. Then they walked Delgado and Beltran (which was smart on their part) and fucking Castro grounds out to 3rd forcing the run out at home. I am just as pissed about 1st and 3rd with no outs twice in the game with no return. They don't deserve the playoffs and if they get in they'll be out as soon as Santana isn't on the mound. The fucks give Minaya a contract extension. That asshole thinks Luis Ayala, a Nationals reject, can be our closer???? He deserves to be the GM for the Toledo Fucksticks the way he has gone about getting and signing players for this team.

[Lt. Dan]

Well, it was bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the 9th. Murphey lead off with the triple, then Wright struck out. He FUCKING STRUCK OUT!!!! That asshole. He can't even put a ball in play. Anything to get that run across. Then they walked Delgado and Beltran (which was smart on their part) and fucking Castro grounds out to 3rd forcing the run out at home. I am just as pissed about 1st and 3rd with no outs twice in the game with no return. They don't deserve the playoffs and if they get in they'll be out as soon as Santana isn't on the mound. The fucks give Minaya a contract extension. That asshole thinks Luis Ayala, a Nationals reject, can be our closer???? He deserves to be the GM for the Toledo Fucksticks the way he has gone about getting and signing players for this team.

It might be best if they don't make the playoffs. They'll surely only extend their season a few days, before getting spanked by the Cubs.

Despite not getting some critical hits (or even fucking sac flies) tonight, pitching is really their problem. Minaya had better earn his new contract and sign some tough pitchers this offseason.

[circle360]

OUCh early. Pedro coming up huge early. The Mets are down 3-1 in the 3rd.

[Wickedballs]

I am not even watching, nor am I planning on it. Of course, I can't watch, I'm in Ohio.

[Brandon]

I am not even watching, nor am I planning on it. Of course, I can't watch, I'm in Ohio.

Haha.

[circle360]

I am not even watching, nor am I planning on it. Of course, I can't watch, I'm in Ohio.

Im watching it online on the train. Pedro has been a bit wild

[Wickedballs]

Just checked the score and the Mets should take out Pedro now. 6IP and 3ER. Get him out of there with the game tied, otherwise he'll blow it.

[Wickedballs]

Just checked the score and the Mets should take out Pedro now. 6IP and 3ER. Get him out of there with the game tied, otherwise he'll blow it.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/wicked1809/gif/icalledit.gif

Look like anyone could manage that Met team.

[Brandon]

Mets Lose Yet?

[Wickedballs]

Not yet. Cleveland lost like an hour ago. Their season was over in June, also.

[Brandon]

Not yet. Cleveland lost like an hour ago. Their season was over in June, also.

March.

[Wickedballs]

Sorry, I wasn't mad at you. Just the Mets.

[Brandon]

Go Brewers.

[Wickedballs]

Ok, that was just mean.

[Wickedballs]

Mets win. :)

[Lee-Mels]

Mets win. :)

X2


one word JOHAN!!


:D hopefully the Cubs hold off the Brewers and some how the Nats beats the Phillies.

[circle360]

The cubs did their job. The Nats didnt. Phils clinched the East. Wild card is all tied up. Tomorrow should be a very interesting day.

[LessThanThree]

Go Brewers.

:qft:

[FalconsGuy]

Go Brew Crew!

[FalconsGuy]

I heard today that if there is a tie, the game will be played in NY.

How was that determined?

[Wickedballs]

coin toss

[FalconsGuy]

stoopid..

it should be division record, or head to head record.

[Wickedballs]

You want those to be the deciding factors in who gets the WIld Card, or home field advantage for the playoffs?

[FalconsGuy]

You want those to be the deciding factors in who gets the WIld Card, or home field advantage for the playoffs?

No... of where the single game playoff is played.

[Wickedballs]

Well, I don't think division record would work out in the Wild Card scenario because they are in different divisions. As for head to head matchups, I could see that. Head to head, the Mets won 4-2 so either way the game would have been played at Shea.

[Triple Skeet]

Its been a coin toss for awhile, I remember the Phils won every coin toss scenario they had.

Anyway, Im think I have to root for the Brewers and Mets to tie, and have the Brewers win the game Monday. This way they come in on Wednesday with less rest and without Sabathia.

Either way, Go :Phillies:

[BigDaddyClutch]

yeah but made NO MOVES during the trading period to shore up the bullpen. he got Ayala ....... WOW.

hard to make a playoff run, assuming the get in at this point, with that shitty bullpen

they fired willie for the team underachieving ..... so Minaya should be next especially if they don't make the playoffs


Well, he can't blow up the whole bullpen at the trading deadline and then make the playoffs .... I don't want to see any of them back next year, whole new bullpen

[Triple Skeet]

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/246/10141494cl0.png (http://imageshack.us)

[circle360]

WOW!!!!!

[heymotherkisser]

WAIT I HAVE AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l186/heymotherkisser/playoff.jpg

[michael]

i never saw that shit lololol

[heymotherkisser]

i can't wait to make some more lolcats from the cryers this year.

[Lee-Mels]

2 years in a row

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It kills me, 3 years in a row the Mets have disappointed me. In '06 the Mets lost it in the 9th inning of the NLCS to the Cards. Last year they choked big time when they had a 7 game lead on the Phillies to loose it on the last day of the season. Now this year they choked again!!! This is what it is to be a DIEHARD fan, or your beloved team to year in and year out break your heart, and still root for them the next year. All I can say is the Mets definitely didn't deserve to make the playoffs w/ the way they played in the last 3 weeks & Mets in '09.

[heymotherkisser]

2 years in a row

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/lvl5geek/GettingChocked.jpg

It kills me, 3 years in a row the Mets have disappointed me. In '06 the Mets lost it in the 9th inning of the NLCS to the Cards. Last year they choked big time when they had a 7 game lead on the Phillies to loose it on the last day of the season. Now this year they choked again!!! This is what it is to be a DIEHARD fan, or your beloved team to year in and year out break your heart, and still root for them the next year. All I can say is the Mets definitely didn't deserve to make the playoffs w/ the way they played in the last 3 weeks & Mets in '09.

that hasn't worked for three years. you guys should try a new saying.

[Lee-Mels]

that hasn't worked for three years. you guys should try a new saying.

What have the Phillies done in the last 3 years? got swept in '07? I admitted the Mets choked, what else do you want me to say? I would love to bet any of you Philly fans the cubs will beat the Phils in 3 or 4 games, and the Phillies will be out of the playoffs again. I know the Mets haven't won the World Series sine '86, but the Phillies haven't won anything in a even longer time.

[heymotherkisser]

What have the Phillies done in the last 3 years? got swept in '07? I admitted the Mets choked, what else do you want me to say? I would love to bet any of you Philly fans the cubs will beat the Phils in 3 or 4 games, and the Phillies will be out of the playoffs again. I know the Mets haven't won the World Series sine '86, but the Phillies haven't won anything in a even longer time.

you're really hurting my feelings. really.

having the chance to win something this year is an awesome feeling. Bringing up the point that the phillies haven't won a world championship in my lifetime isn't going to change that at all. it's 2008 and i'm pretty excited to be in the playoffs. i'm definitely not used to watching my team play in october and i'm gonna enjoy it until our final out.

also, we're playing the brewers. I guess your wish for the cubs to beat us will have to wait a little bit.

[LessThanThree]

I would love to bet any of you Philly fans the cubs will beat the Phils in 3 or 4 games, and the Phillies will be out of the playoffs again. I know the Mets haven't won the World Series sine '86, but the Phillies haven't won anything in a even longer time.

If we're going on the logic of whoever has won more recently will win again, that kinda blows your Cubs theory outta the water, doesn't it?

[circle360]

What have the Phillies done in the last 3 years? got swept in '07? I admitted the Mets choked, what else do you want me to say? I would love to bet any of you Philly fans the cubs will beat the Phils in 3 or 4 games, and the Phillies will be out of the playoffs again. I know the Mets haven't won the World Series sine '86, but the Phillies haven't won anything in a even longer time.

Umm. Its a lil hard for the Cubs to beat the Phillies in 3 games. Since the Cubs are playing the odgers in a best of 5. So if they play the phillies would be a best of 7. A lil hard to win in 3 games in a best of 7.

[Brandon]

that hasn't worked for three years. you guys should try a new saying.

The Mets: 2 straight years with the same result as the Cleveland Indians.

[TNABuffalo2]

The Mets: 2 straight years with the same result as the Cleveland Indians.

and that sucks

[LessThanThree]

The Mets: 2 straight years with the same result as the Cleveland Indians.


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[Fancy Man Frrrunkus]

2 years in a row

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t239/lvl5geek/GettingChocked.jpg

It kills me, 3 years in a row the Mets have disappointed me. In '06 the Mets lost it in the 9th inning of the NLCS to the Cards. Last year they choked big time when they had a 7 game lead on the Phillies to loose it on the last day of the season. Now this year they choked again!!! This is what it is to be a DIEHARD fan, or your beloved team to year in and year out break your heart, and still root for them the next year. All I can say is the Mets definitely didn't deserve to make the playoffs w/ the way they played in the last 3 weeks & Mets in '09.

maybe next year you'll finally learn to boast and brag so early. and realize that every time you did they lost.

[FalconsGuy]

They never learn.

[Wickedballs]

that hasn't worked for three years. you guys should try a new saying.

That hasn't worked for you since 1979.

[heymotherkisser]

That hasn't worked for you since 1979.

1980.

[Wickedballs]

It is disappointing to see what happened this year, again. I don't understand what this organization is doing by signing Minaya again. They should cut this guy loose and bring in one of the first construction worker they see over at Citi-Field. I fear the Mets will go out and over-spend for big names and become the Yankees minus the championships. They should dump Castillo on someone, drop Pedro, not re-sign Ollie, and drop everyone in the bullpen besides Smith. Then go out and sign Derek Lowe and Soiria (or whotever the closer for the Royals is). Their offense works well enough. Their rotation would be Santana, Lowe, Pelfrey, Maine, and grab one of their AAA guys (Niese looked good in one of his 3 starts). Have Murphey work on his 2B (which is what they are doing) and platoon Tatis, Church, and Evans around Beltran.

[Wickedballs]

1980.

Well, you would have had to say it in 79, and then it worked in '80. If you said it in '80 it would have been for '81 in which the LA Dodgers were victorious.

[heymotherkisser]

Well, you would have had to say it in 79, and then it worked in '80. If you said it in '80 it would have been for '81 in which the LA Dodgers were victorious.

i was born in 1985. i wasn't saying much of anything until 1986.

[Hamptons Howie]

Try having a team win 14 straight division titles and come home with only 1 WS Victory in 1995.

[heymotherkisser]

Try having a team win 14 straight division titles and come home with only 1 WS Victory in 1995.

yeah, i don't feel bad for you.

[Sharks!]

Maybe Mets fans can get their mind off of baseball and go check out a good movie.

http://videoeta.com/images/news/chokeposter.jpg

[LessThanThree]

http://images43.fotki.com/v1321/photos/1/1298464/6403022/0929081320-vi.jpg

[Sharks!]

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Dejected means Playoff bound right?

[LessThanThree]

Dejected means Playoff bound right?

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You lose. You get nothing. Good Day Sir.

[Sharks!]

http://hollywood-elsewhere.com/images/column/713/wilderwonka2.jpeg
You lose. You get nothing. Good Day Sir.

lol i like living in Philly :D

[Mick32]

I am a bigger man and sent my condolences to wickedballs by way of text message yesterday.
I don't think he thought I was sincere.

[Wickedballs]

I am a bigger man and sent my condolences to wickedballs by way of text message yesterday.
I don't think he thought I was sincere.

a. you sent your "condolences" twice.
b. you weren't sincere.

[Lt. Dan]

2 years in a row

It kills me, 3 years in a row the Mets have disappointed me. In '06 the Mets lost it in the 9th inning of the NLCS to the Cards. Last year they choked big time when they had a 7 game lead on the Phillies to loose it on the last day of the season. Now this year they choked again!!! This is what it is to be a DIEHARD fan, or your beloved team to year in and year out break your heart, and still root for them the next year. All I can say is the Mets definitely didn't deserve to make the playoffs w/ the way they played in the last 3 weeks & Mets in '09.

I don't really think of '06 as a choke. They played a good series against the Cardinals and were a Beltran base hit away from the World Series, and they led the NL East from start to finish. But, these last two years have been brutal. It's more than just coming in second place. It's the way they've fallen apart. If it was a matter of not having the talent (like the Royals or the Pirates) that would be one thing, but some of these Mets just don't seem to have any nerves or any guts when push comes to shove. The bullpen is just a joke. How could they give up back to back solo homers to the Marlins in the eighth yesterday with all that was on the line? They couldn't even make them work to manufacture some runs? They were just tossing up batting practice for those guys. Infuriating. Manaya better live up to his new contract and find some pitchers that possess some heart as well as ability.

That hasn't worked for you since 1979.

That would be 1980, actually. Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, Greg Luzinski, Steve Carlton, Tug McGraw. They beat George Brett and the Royals in the WS. I remember the reports of Brett having hemmoroid problems during that postseason (what is it with Brett and his ass? Shitting seems to have always been a real chore for the guy!)

Try having a team win 14 straight division titles and come home with only 1 WS Victory in 1995.

Yeah, those Braves never seemed to have it together in October.

Maybe Mets fans can get their mind off of baseball and go check out a good movie.

Judging by the way they played the last few weeks, their minds were off baseball for quite some time now.

[Mick32]

a. you sent your "condolences" twice.
b. you weren't sincere.

You may be correct on both counts.

[Triple Skeet]

Some kid asked me today "Whats the difference between a Citizens Bank Park hot dog and a Shea Stadium hot dog? I can get a Citizens Bank Park hot dog this week."

I had to laugh.

[Mick32]

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[Davefromphilly]

:pandl::face:earldozer::jerkoff::Phillies:


i think that's all of them