Another Fan Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 If you look at my history of posts on this thread I’ve probably declared this team dead more than three times this year. I still have my doubts but for sure this is a resilient group. I think Mickey gets at least a little credit there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 that was quite the show by Noah and then the flood hit just after he got to cancel the press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plastic Cup Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Frustrating series here. Fuggin Braves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, The Plastic Cup said: Frustrating series here. Fuggin Braves. No doubt on both. Positive guy is enjoying 'meaningful' August games. It feels good to be pissed about losses again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 17 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: It feels good to be pissed about losses again. That's one good way to put it! Tough weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Another Fan said: That's one good way to put it! Tough weekend August was an unexpected fun month. I'm hoping for more in September. The next three against the Cubs could be huge: sweep and we may be in a playoff spot, swept and we're pretty much left for dead. Split is more likely and prolongs our hope/agony.. LFGM!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 A little good news, besides Pete https://www.google.com/amp/s/elitesportsny.com/2019/08/26/new-york-mets-news-brandon-nimmo-goes-3-4-in-syracuse-on-sunday/amp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 On 8/7/2019 at 4:48 PM, Another Fan said: Same sentiment 23 days later. I'll continue to hope for the best and expect the worst. Tomorrow we face Vargas. This has worst written all over it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: Same sentiment 23 days later. I'll continue to hope for the best and expect the worst. Tomorrow we face Vargas. This has worst written all over it. I expect the worst as well but I do expect they are not going to die without a fight. If that makes any sense. I don't know if you saw this but my favorite managerial candidate is in trouble again: https://wfan.radio.com/articles/news/ex-mets-2b-wally-backman-arrested-domestic-dispute I tend to reserve judgment without knowing all the facts but it just doesn't look good for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Just now, Another Fan said: I expect the worst as well but I do expect they are not going to die without a fight. If that makes any sense. I don't know if you saw this but my favorite managerial candidate is in trouble again: https://wfan.radio.com/articles/news/ex-mets-2b-wally-backman-arrested-domestic-dispute I tend to reserve judgment without knowing all the facts but it just doesn't look good for him. Not dying without a fight makes sense. That 10-1 to 10-7 loss is a perfect example. Should/Could have won that game. The hole is probably too deep without another remarkable run but they dialed me back in tonight. I saw the Backman headline in the past half hour but didn't click. Don't need the bad vibe tonight. Where theres's smoke there's usually fire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 On 8/30/2019 at 10:59 PM, SinceThe70s said: Not dying without a fight makes sense. Yep. 3 wins out of the last 4. I still think ultimately they're going to come up short in the end but I do expect to see some fight. I don't know the statistics but I want to say the Mets usually perform well on Labor Day. Until the Braves game that year September of 2001 was one of my most memorable months as a Mets fan. I still recall them beating the Phillies at the old Vet on Labor Day that year to sort of start their run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 47 minutes ago, Another Fan said: Yep. 3 wins out of the last 4. I still think ultimately they're going to come up short in the end but I do expect to see some fight. I don't know the statistics but I want to say the Mets usually perform well on Labor Day. Until the Braves game that year September of 2001 was one of my most memorable months as a Mets fan. I still recall them beating the Phillies at the old Vet on Labor Day that year to sort of start their run. Looks like it's down to you and me AF. Haven't heard from Blue in a while, I hope all is well with him. You and I are on the same page. Hard to imagine them making it to the wild card game, but they are a fun team to watch - except of course for the bullpen - and I'll enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I'm still here, but I prefer to poke my BVW voodoo doll in the shadows... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 The double sweep was a disappointing and sudden halt to my belief they could reach the WC, but the strong 2d half goes a long way toward believing in them for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 9:50 PM, SinceThe70s said: but they are a fun team to watch - except of course for the bullpen - and I'll enjoy the ride for as long as it lasts. You nailed it amigo. I'm numb at the moment. I can't really just comprehend that yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, Another Fan said: You nailed it amigo. I'm numb at the moment. I can't really just comprehend that yet The ride just got a little shorter. Not patting myself on the back here but when the Mets went up 10-4 I told my boys they should just let Lugo finish the job. They had already committed to him for 2 innings. Still, that never should have happened. BTW, raise your hand if you predicted an 11-10 finish to the game started by DeGrom and Scherzer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 /season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Gentleman, we may have an organizational issue. The Mets minor league team (Syracuse) had a similar loss last night, blowing leads of 6-0, 7-1 and then 13-6 in 8th: https://www.milb.com/syracuse/scores/2019-09-03 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Fun fact: yesterday was Robinson Cano's 5th straight multi-hit game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Diaz with the W!!!!!!!!!!!!! Headed to the game tomorrow night and pretty happy that Diaz is unlikely to get into the game. If only Familia had thrown an inning tonight.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 Admittedly I don't know much about Diaz's personality but it seems he may not be cut out for New York. On the other hand though I did find that "moderately" impressive he was able to compose himself and strike out the next 2 batters. Not sure what the issue is with him. I'd try to move him in the offseason though unless VW is married to him. I know as a Mets fans (or at least I) sort of hyper focus on our own issues. Seems though the Phillies have very similar ones. Not a very strong bullpen and their share of bad contracts. Harper imo has been very underwhelming. If you're paying a guy that amount of money I expect him to lead the team to the World Series and compete for the triple crown ever year. I guess some Phillies fans will defend that contract saying we had to over pay to get him. But still.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Another Fan said: Admittedly I don't know much about Diaz's personality but it seems he may not be cut out for New York. On the other hand though I did find that "moderately" impressive he was able to compose himself and strike out the next 2 batters. Not sure what the issue is with him. I'd try to move him in the offseason though unless VW is married to him. I know as a Mets fans (or at least I) sort of hyper focus on our own issues. Seems though the Phillies have very similar ones. Not a very strong bullpen and their share of bad contracts. Harper imo has been very underwhelming. If you're paying a guy that amount of money I expect him to lead the team to the World Series and compete for the triple crown ever year. I guess some Phillies fans will defend that contract saying we had to over pay to get him. But still.... I felt bad watching Diaz throw his hands up after the ball left the bat. He can still be nasty but I'd like to know what the issue is too. My go-to guess is always tipping pitches. At this point I would rather let Brach try to close games when Lugo isn't available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 This weekend was a clean passing of the touch from baseball season to football. Go Bills! Did Calloway really intentionally walk Andrew Knapp (.190 batting average) with Bryce Harper on deck? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 1 hour ago, SinceThe70s said: This weekend was a clean passing of the touch from baseball season to football. Go Bills! Did Calloway really intentionally walk Andrew Knapp (.190 batting average) with Bryce Harper on deck? We got lucky today (the Bills). Thought of you yesterday. Tough game last night. As negative as I am with the Mets though, I'm still reluctant to throw in the towel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 33 minutes ago, Another Fan said: We got lucky today (the Bills). Thought of you yesterday. Tough game last night. As negative as I am with the Mets though, I'm still reluctant to throw in the towel Eff luck, Bills won and were the better team today IMO. I'm with you, the towel gets thrown when they get eliminated, but I'll still watch after that anyway. Rough game last night, but great night out with a close friend that I don't see nearly enough. As we were walking out my bud was trying to convince me to go to a Dbacks game this week. Doubtful, but tempting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 On 9/8/2019 at 4:15 PM, SinceThe70s said: Did Calloway really intentionally walk Andrew Knapp (.190 batting average) with Bryce Harper on deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Great night Mets fans! Still showing fight. I admit I was skimming through the Yankees game as well. The Tigers were down 6-0 yet won 12-11. Loved that as well! It seemingly doesn't matter how bad the Tigers might be each year, they always play the Yankees tough. Or at least when I take notice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 38 minutes ago, Another Fan said: Great night Mets fans! Still showing fight. I admit I was skimming through the Yankees game as well. The Tigers were down 6-0 yet won 12-11. Loved that as well! It seemingly doesn't matter how bad the Tigers might be each year, they always play the Yankees tough. Or at least when I take notice! So what's your thoughts on the Alonso play? Gary and company were killing him for not going after the runner going first to second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 8 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: So what's your thoughts on the Alonso play? Gary and company were killing him for not going after the runner going first to second. I thought he caught it at first so didn’t understand what was going on there. Yeah probably should of tagged the runner. Perhaps caught up in the emotion of the moment. I mean to me no harm no foul ultimately though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Another Fan said: I thought he caught it at first so didn’t understand what was going on there. Yeah probably should of tagged the runner. Perhaps caught up in the emotion of the moment. I mean to me no harm no foul ultimately though. I thought he made a good play. Got a sure out and kept the runner from scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Great job giving your ace pitcher the catcher he wants and feels comfortable with. ***** morons. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Well the season's on life support now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 17 hours ago, Another Fan said: Well the season's on life support now. I'll hold out (unreasonable) hope until they're actually eliminated, but they've been on life support for awhile IMO. The thing is there is no quit in the team and they're fun to watch - up until the call to the bullpen. A few things that are more attainable that I'd like to see before the season ends: - Alonso hits 50 HRs - Alonso breaks the rookie HR record (52) - the Nats don't make the post season There's also been rumblings that DeGrom is a Cy Young contender again this year. Not sure how realistic that is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Alonso goes yard! 50 HR! We need to say Amazins again! Whatever helps! On 9/18/2019 at 11:28 AM, SinceThe70s said: I'll hold out (unreasonable) hope until they're actually eliminated, but they've been on life support for awhile IMO. The thing is there is no quit in the team and they're fun to watch - up until the call to the bullpen. A few things that are more attainable that I'd like to see before the season ends: - Alonso hits 50 HRs - Alonso breaks the rookie HR record (52) - the Nats don't make the post season There's also been rumblings that DeGrom is a Cy Young contender again this year. Not sure how realistic that is. Alonso! 3 to go! Degrom could win again due to his circumstance. Gone are the days of needing 20 wins for a Cy Young! Edited September 21, 2019 by Rocket94 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 You gotta believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 14 hours ago, Rocket94 said: Alonso goes yard! 50 HR! We need to say Amazins again! Whatever helps! Alonso! 3 to go! Degrom could win again due to his circumstance. Gone are the days of needing 20 wins for a Cy Young! Yes kudos to Pete. I don't believe I'm biased as a Mets fan when I say I would take him over any member of the Yankees ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Another Fan said: Yes kudos to Pete. I don't believe I'm biased as a Mets fan when I say I would take him over any member of the Yankees ? Gotta love Polar Bear! I would take him over any Yankee any day! If we handle being both Mets and Bills fans...we can handle anything! lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 Uggh! I think we all sort of saw this day coming though: The bullpen would blow a game that would sort of put the dagger in the heart. Lugo was probably the most solid reliever this year but I still didn't have a lot of faith in him in a big spot like today. I still expect they'll battle these remaining eight games though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Another Fan said: Uggh! I think we all sort of saw this day coming though: The bullpen would blow a game that would sort of put the dagger in the heart. Lugo was probably the most solid reliever this year but I still didn't have a lot of faith in him in a big spot like today. I still expect they'll battle these remaining eight games though. Brew Crew are on a run like we had in late-July/early-August. And they lost Yelich and didn't fold up their tents. LAMP ALERT, read on at your own discretion. I'll be at Citi Tuesday night. My older sons HS marching band is doing a pregame performance with two other HS bands and then the national anthem on their own. Was hoping the game would be more important. The following Sunday we'll close out the regular season taking both sons to Fenway for the first time - gotta love a wife with the foresight to combine Fenway with college visits. Good times. Now go out and get 3 more HRs Polar Bear! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 52 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: Brew Crew are on a run like we had in late-July/early-August. And they lost Yelich and didn't fold up their tents. LAMP ALERT, read on at your own discretion. I'll be at Citi Tuesday night. My older sons HS marching band is doing a pregame performance with two other HS bands and then the national anthem on their own. Was hoping the game would be more important. The following Sunday we'll close out the regular season taking both sons to Fenway for the first time - gotta love a wife with the foresight to combine Fenway with college visits. Good times. Now go out and get 3 more HRs Polar Bear! Well, even if they don't battle back with 8 to go, the Mets will be back fully healthy next year. I like the young nucleus. Have fun at Citi Field, go Polar Bear and the entire team of amazins! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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