Misterbluesky Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Gugny said: I wouldn't rule out Callaway getting canned. I'm glad we're not in total rebuild mode. Just need to get rid of the old ass deadweight (Bruce, Frazier, Bautista) and work on the bullpen, IMO. I think a better-managed team has a much better record at this point in the season. Gug..Frazier has been rock solid healthy before this season....it's just one of those years...add in the fact he had a death in his family. I want him back to lead the kids and pound deep balls...Alonso,McNeil,Rosie,Frazier...that sounds like a possible kick butt infield.I forgot to mention Bautista,he's as gone as yesterday's wind imo.....I'm not sure how we dump Bruce (12 mill) ? next year and in '20. Edited August 7, 2018 by Misterbluesky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Misterbluesky said: Gug..Frazier has been rock solid healthy before this season....it's just one of those years...add in the fact he had a death in his family. I want him back to lead the kids and pound deep balls...Alonso,McNeil,Rosie,Frazier...that sounds like a possible kick butt infield. I wouldn't be pissed if they held onto him. I'd just like to get younger, but if he can produce - I agree that his leadership would be beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 23 minutes ago, Gugny said: I wouldn't be pissed if they held onto him. I'd just like to get younger, but if he can produce - I agree that his leadership would be beneficial. The more I think about Bruce...the more I think about a square peg going into a round hole.Lag will be back..Ces in mid may (fingers crossed) and Wilmer/Alonso at first...not to mention Borenstein for OF depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 On 8/6/2018 at 11:30 PM, Gugny said: Dude. I was there, too. Wish I'd have known!!! Yeah, it was a last minute thing. I bought tickets that morning. My girlfriend and I went. I Literally got tickets in the Coca Cola porch for $23 in total. I paid more in parking. It was a good game to be at. I always enjoy beating the Braves. Will this ever stop? Playing players out of position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, Captain Murica said: Yeah, it was a last minute thing. I bought tickets that morning. My girlfriend and I went. I Literally got tickets in the Coca Cola porch for $23 in total. I paid more in parking. It was a good game to be at. I always enjoy beating the Braves. Will this ever stop? Playing players out of position. Why dafuq would they want to put him in the outfield??!?!?!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, Gugny said: Why dafuq would they want to put him in the outfield??!?!?!?? No idea, but they need to stop playing mad scientist and reinvent these guys. Amed is fine at short, he makes mistakes here and there but also makes some amazing plays as well. He needs time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 22 minutes ago, Captain Murica said: Yeah, it was a last minute thing. I bought tickets that morning. My girlfriend and I went. I Literally got tickets in the Coca Cola porch for $23 in total. I paid more in parking. It was a good game to be at. I always enjoy beating the Braves. Will this ever stop? Playing players out of position. Talk about bone headed.I guess Callaway has to find a way to get his boy Reyes back in the lineup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Jake almost cracked a smile in the dugout!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Why dafuq would they want to put him in the outfield??!?!?!?? Off the top of my head there's only one justification I can come up with: Manny Machado. Which is probably about as likely as the Mets signing Khalil Mack to be their next closer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: Jake almost cracked a smile in the dugout!!! He cracked one on the mound today after striking out a batter on a nasty two seamer. The reds might have a terrible record but are a tough line up. They’re 6th in the NL offense this season. They just need starting pitching, and that’s a main reason they’re sticking with Harvey as a starting pitcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Another Fan Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mets-reportedly-leaning-toward-hiring-old-school-gm-worried-about-being-too-analytics-driven/ Just came across that article. I thought the last sentence was pretty funny and telling. What they say and what they will do are often two different things. I would like to see a less Moneyball type GM. At this point though I don't even know how much it will help. Doesn't seem like Mickey's going anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 43 minutes ago, Another Fan said: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mets-reportedly-leaning-toward-hiring-old-school-gm-worried-about-being-too-analytics-driven/ Just came across that article. I thought the last sentence was pretty funny and telling. What they say and what they will do are often two different things. I would like to see a less Moneyball type GM. At this point though I don't even know how much it will help. Doesn't seem like Mickey's going anywhere Biggest takeaway from that article for me is the Mets may be thinking of bringing in a new GM. If they do Mickeys a goner, I was assuming Ricco and company had been groomed as the successors and they've stated they were on board with retaining Mickey and his clubhouse. Mickey gets a lot of hate as a manager. Should he get any credit for Wheelers in season turn-around? How about De Grom's lights out season when the team around him sucks? I'm not lobbying for Mickey, just pointing out that the lineup mishap and in game miscues of a first year manager may be overstated...or maybe I'm preparing myself for the inevitability that he will be manager opening day 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Wright is going to play 5 innings at third this afternoon in Fla.(A-St.Lucie) Edited August 12, 2018 by Misterbluesky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Nice to see Reyes with the winning HR today. I remember 15 years ago in 2003 watching a Sunday afternoon game on Channel 11 where he got a winning HR in his first few months with the club. I know guys reminiscing a bit. That year the team was lousy as well and he was the hope of the future. I guess it’s just a full circle sort of thing of watching him over the years is what I’m getting at. Does anyone else remember a broadcaster Sean Kimmerling from 2003? He was a young guy but sadly died from testicular cancer that year. I think there’s a foundation named after him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Another Fan said: Nice to see Reyes with the winning HR today. I remember 15 years ago in 2003 watching a Sunday afternoon game on Channel 11 where he got a winning HR in his first few months with the club. I know guys reminiscing a bit. That year the team was lousy as well and he was the hope of the future. I guess it’s just a full circle sort of thing of watching him over the years is what I’m getting at. Does anyone else remember a broadcaster Sean Kimmerling from 2003? He was a young guy but sadly died from testicular cancer that year. I think there’s a foundation named after him. Now that you mention it, I do remember the name Sean Kimmerling, but I honestly didn't remember his story. It's a testament to Sean that you brought up his memory 15 years later. VERY cool. RIP Sean. On a Reyes note, the past week me and two old friends went to a Mets game (the one where the Reds crushed us...sigh) and we were talking about who was the best Met at each position. When it came to SS I totally spaced on Reyes. I guess it was the "what have you done for me lately syndrome" (ses David Wright). I'd go with Reyes as the best Met SS over Buddy and Rey, not sure who else is in the conversation. And fwiw, DW is by far our best 3B. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 12 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: Wright is going to play 5 innings at third this afternoon in Fla.(A-St.Lucie) He needs to go away. Now. 4 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: Now that you mention it, I do remember the name Sean Kimmerling, but I honestly didn't remember his story. It's a testament to Sean that you brought up his memory 15 years later. VERY cool. RIP Sean. On a Reyes note, the past week me and two old friends went to a Mets game (the one where the Reds crushed us...sigh) and we were talking about who was the best Met at each position. When it came to SS I totally spaced on Reyes. I guess it was the "what have you done for me lately syndrome" (ses David Wright). I'd go with Reyes as the best Met SS over Buddy and Rey, not sure who else is in the conversation. And fwiw, DW is by far our best 3B. Agree that Reyes is the best Mets SS and Wright is the best Mets 3B, ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 These announcers are brutal.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 116 dingers all year long..and then tonight happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 We didn’t actually fare that bad against the Yankees this year. Maybe they treated these games as their World Series so to speak. Back in 2013 when we swept them one arrogant Yankee fan told me this is all you guys get to really celebrate so enjoy it. That always stuck with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Misterbluesky said: 116 dingers all year long..and then tonight happens. 45 minutes ago, Another Fan said: We didn’t actually fare that bad against the Yankees this year. Maybe they treated these games as their World Series so to speak. Back in 2013 when we swept them one arrogant Yankee fan told me this is all you guys get to really celebrate so enjoy it. That always stuck with me! HRs will happen when you're playing in a little league park. Mets just HAD to build a pitcher's park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 14 hours ago, Another Fan said: We didn’t actually fare that bad against the Yankees this year. Maybe they treated these games as their World Series so to speak. Back in 2013 when we swept them one arrogant Yankee fan told me this is all you guys get to really celebrate so enjoy it. That always stuck with me! Here in WNY,the fan base is around 65% Yankees...35% Metropolitans.I know far too much about baseball to get owned in any conversation that is revolved around the sport. If I have a Mets t-shirt and or a cap on and I hear "the Mets suck"...I just look and don't say a word,just keep to my business because the odds of having a intelligent conversation with a person like that are slim and none.That doesn't mean I never thought about delivering a blow to their face..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 45 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: Here in WNY,the fan base is around 65% Yankees...35% Metropolitans.I know far too much about baseball to get owned in any conversation that is revolved around the sport. If I have a Mets t-shirt and or a cap on and I hear "the Mets suck"...I just look and don't say a word,just keep to my business because the odds of having a intelligent conversation with a person like that are slim and none.That doesn't mean I never thought about delivering a blow to their face..... There’s no Indians or Blue Jay fans you come across? Or are you just talking about Mets and Yankee fans. I just ask because I think those two teams are geographically the closest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Another Fan said: There’s no Indians or Blue Jay fans you come across? Or are you just talking about Mets and Yankee fans. I just ask because I think those two teams are geographically the closest Some Jays fans,not many. When the Mets moved the AAA team here,most Bison fans shifted from the Indians to the Mets,those folks really dislike the yankees.As far as the bomber fans are concerned..we had a place up here called the Bronx Zoo....they actually had a sign up that said No Mets Fans Allowed,the place was a dump,fights,crap food etc. North Buffalo (italian)Is mostly Mets territory,that's where we hang out for a game every so often....where I am in Cheektowaga/Depew it's 50/50....South Buffalo and the West Side/Black Rock....that's ghetto yankeeville..keep in mind,we have many NYC transplants out this way.P.S.- Howard Simon and Sal Cap are big Mets fans. Edited August 14, 2018 by Misterbluesky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Misterbluesky said: Here in WNY,the fan base is around 65% Yankees...35% Metropolitans.I know far too much about baseball to get owned in any conversation that is revolved around the sport. If I have a Mets t-shirt and or a cap on and I hear "the Mets suck"...I just look and don't say a word,just keep to my business because the odds of having a intelligent conversation with a person like that are slim and none.That doesn't mean I never thought about delivering a blow to their face..... Yankee fans were at their worst after their run of success around the turn of the century when their mantra was "Any season that doesn't end in a Word Series championship is a failure". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I forgot to mention how much our fan base took it on the chin when the organization decided to pull the plug on us.The truth never came out but I heard it was because Robert Rich asked for one exhibition game to be played here every year (last spring game).I'm glad their coming back home next year to Syracuse....that Vegas move was a mistake from the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 18 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: I forgot to mention how much our fan base took it on the chin when the organization decided to pull the plug on us.The truth never came out but I heard it was because Robert Rich asked for one exhibition game to be played here every year (last spring game).I'm glad their coming back home next year to Syracuse....that Vegas move was a mistake from the beginning. Logistically, alone, it was pure stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, Gugny said: Logistically, alone, it was pure stupidity. And First Data holds 6k or so...Coca Cola Field.19 ish. The bullpens could have been moved off the field of play,if that was the straw that broke the camel's back.Buffalo would have sold out that one X game a year in a heartbeat...within hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Sounds like Bruce will share time with Wilmer at first when he comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I pay nearly 150 a month for Mets games and other regional sports channels and I have to sign up for Facebook to view a game. I refuse..and I won't bother to call my wife at work for her password. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Misterbluesky said: I pay nearly 150 a month for Mets games and other regional sports channels and I have to sign up for Facebook to view a game. I refuse..and I won't bother to call my wife at work for her password. I thought they got their Facebook game out of the way in the first week of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, Gugny said: I thought they got their Facebook game out of the way in the first week of the season? I remember that weekday game and it was against the Phillies. I'm not happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Misterbluesky said: I remember that weekday game and it was against the Phillies. I'm not happy... But neither of today's games are on Facebook, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Gugny said: But neither of today's games are on Facebook, right? Yes...it's on FB,just the first game. Prospects is on SNY right now...the 7 o'clock game is on SNY. What a joke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Misterbluesky said: Yes...it's on FB,just the first game. Prospects is on SNY right now...the 7 o'clock game is on SNY. What a joke... That's a bunch of horseshit. It was only supposed to happen once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Gugny said: That's a bunch of horseshit. It was only supposed to happen once. Call 1-866-800-1275 which is the Mets Customer Service line.Today's game became the MLB Facebook Game of the week.Sure sounds like they can make the move whenever they want. It's about money,Gug. Edited August 16, 2018 by Misterbluesky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Well, it’s nice to see this team not roll over even when there isn’t anything to play for. Rosario, Nimmo, and Conforto have been hot. Nimmo got injured in his second at bat, Hopefully he’s okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Captain Murica said: Well, it’s nice to see this team not roll over even when there isn’t anything to play for. Rosario, Nimmo, and Conforto have been hot. Nimmo got injured in his second at bat, Hopefully he’s okay. I was just telling my boys the same thing. Granted a lot of these guys are playing for their next contract, but they also haven't given up on the manager. Since I'm not a fan of Mickeys Clubhouse I'm not sure where I stand on that. But since I sense we are stuck with him for another year I guess it's a good thing. BTW, the powder blue Phillies unis bring back memories....although I thought those were road colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 21 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: BTW, the powder blue Phillies unis bring back memories....although I thought those were road colors. The first name that popped up in my head was Mike Schmidt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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