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We got Estrada! Thank God We Didnt Get Yorvit!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:43:00 +0000

When I heard the Mets were going out after Torrealba, I kept trying to figure out why. I remember watching him play in San Francisco and figured he was just a career backup catcher at best. Why on Earth would the Mets want him? Last week, I was worried that we would be stuck with this jerk for three years and dreaded seeing him in the lineup each day.

But through the miracle of Jesus and Omar Minaya (note photo):We just got Johnny Estrada for Mota! Decent catcher, crappy pitcher, no Yorvit! Great move Omar and welcome Johnny.

Coming to Theaters: Nightmare in Flushing, The Return of Todd Hundley to LF!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:39:00 +0000

Nightmare in Flushing, The Return of Todd Hundley to LF!!!

No its not The Grudge or Halloween, but wouldn't that movie title scare you? It should scare most of us Mets fans.

With all of this talk about Arod coming to Shea and position shifts, I began to think about the most awkward and poorly planned position shift in Mets history. Though many of you may think I am talking about Mike Piazza's move to first base, I am actually thinking about a move that happened a few years earlier to another Mets backstop, Todd Hundley.

Watching Todd Hundley play left field was excruciating, to say the least. Every time a ball would come his way, he would seem to have one of the following reactions:

1. misjudge the ball for a single
2. misplay the ball for a double
3. dive wildly and surprisingly catch it.

Though I love Todd for the great work he did for the Mets, this had to be a terrible way to go out. In fact, I probably am more scared of seeing one of his outfield "highlights" than of seeing SAW 4.

Image from http://www.allcubs.com/images/hundley.jpg

Moises is Back, and You Know He Can Never Be Whack!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:06:00 +0000

Moises Alou is back for 2008. I, for one, am very happy that he is back on board. Sure he is 120,000 years old and only plays half a season, but he does produce. In fact, 70 games with Moises is better than 162 games of David Newhan, Endy Chavez or any other jerk that is put out in left field. Plus, Moises kinda looks like E.T.

Image from http://metsmerizedonline.com/Players1.html

My Experience on the Streets of Sacramento with the 2007 Mets

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:01:00 +0000

Being one of the few people in Sacramento who wears a Mets hat daily, I have had the pleasure of interacting with random people and hearing their feelings on the 2007 Mets collapse. Every interaction that I have with these people seems to go exactly like this:

Random Person: What happened to the Mets? That was bad.

Me: It was bad. The whole team sucked

Random Person: Really, that was bad.

Me: I know. They should fire Randolph.

Random Person: No, he is a good manager.

Me: I blame Randolph for the team's poor attitude.

Random Person: No, he is not problem.

Me: What is the problem?

Random Person: Man, that was bad.

So that is it. The same nonsense all day long. That is how it goes in Sacramento. If any of you New York bloggers could let me know how these conversations go down in NY, I would love to hear about them.

Awesome Mets Graphics to Take your Mind off of 07' Season

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:27:00 +0000

If you are looking to spruce up your blog or MySpace page, check out Mets Merized. They have a ridiculous amount of graphics. Personally, I would like to have this Storm Trooper take Mota's spot in the bullpen.

myLot User Profile

Mets Disaster Clothing: Have you Guys Seen this Shirt?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:47:00 +0000

Sums up the 07' Season perfectly. Click Here to order it.

Mets Fans: Don't Freak Out, Man!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:09:00 +0000

Obviously, I am just as upset as everyone else is about how bad the season went. However, the bottom line is that the Mets don't need a total overhaul. We certainly don't need to trade Jose Reyes or Beltran for Johan Santana. I believe this team could be back in the playoffs with just a few minor changes including:

1. Cut Mota
2. Sign Castillo, Alou, Linebrink, LoDuca, established starting pitcher
3. Play Milledge/ Gomez platoon
4. Have Pelfrey be fifth starter
5. Fire Bullpen Coach. (I don't care if he is old, someone has to pay.)

What do you guys think?

The Reaper is Here. Please End the Mets Season!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:58:00 +0000

Let's face facts. Like the skeleton pictured above, the 2007 Mets have no guts.

Here is a typical game:

Innings 1-4
Mets up 4-0 or 5-0. Someone has usually hit a home run, fans are feeling good about the game.

Innings 5-6
Starting pitcher loses it, reliever #1 comes in. Reliever #1 gives up a run or two, in comes next reliever. Second reliever gives up the lead.

Innings 7,8

Nothing happens, fans get restless

Inning 9

Mets pitcher gives up insurance runs. Mets score one run in 9th. End up losing by 2.

This season needs to die!

Charley and the Chocolate Factory

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:19:00 +0000

5 Reasons I Hate Charlie Manuel

1. It is just me or does this guy look like Santa without a beard?

2. He probably eats straight lard or possibly pigs feet.

3. I miss the glory days of Larry Bowa. I loved it when the bullpen would blow a big lead and he would go postal.

4. All Manuel ever does it sit on the top step with a “hang dog” look. I dont know what that means but I am sure that he does that look constantly.

5. He shares a locker room with Pat, Chase, Ryan and Jimmy.

GO METS!

Magic Number is 5

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The World Needs Our Support. Let’s Go Mets! Woot!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:17:00 +0000

We even need help from Brazilian female soccer fans. They don’t know who David Wright is but who cares. At least they are fired up. Please pray for this team.

Abort Mota! Abort!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:15:00 +0000

The time has come to cut ties with Mota. Whether that means outright releasing him or just leaving him off the playoff roster, I don’t know. We need to nip this thing in the bud asap. He probably will get his stuff back in time for the playoffs only to screw us during a pressure situation. The bottom line is he needs the roids back. On roids, Mota was a genius. Off the drugs, he has about as much a chance of succeeding as HBO’s John from Cincinnati.

On a positive note though, great game last night. The Mets appear to have their “fight” back.

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Phils

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:14:00 +0000

Tonight’s game is pretty much meaningless and probably a loss to that jerk off Smoltz. We need to look forward to the upcoming series against the Phillies. Whatever happens, the Mets cannot get swept. Even winning one game is cool. A sweep would put those jerks right back in it and give them an enormus confidence boost. Hopefully, Willie knows this and will have the team play more with a sense of urgency than they did in Philly.

BTW: I almost hate Chase Utley as much as Larry Jones and Pat Burrell.

Greetings Mets Fans!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:09:00 +0000

Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

My name is Tony Cohn and I am from Sacramento, CA. I have been a Mets fan since year 4 of life and have been to about 100 Mets road games. Last year, I achieved my life long dream of going to Shea and I saw game one of the NLDS.

Being a Mets fan in California used to be an uncommon thing. However, as the team has gotten better, the number of fellow Mets fans out here has increased exponentially. In fact, I have seen the number of visiting Mets fans basically double in the last few years when I go to LA, AZ or SF.

At Mets away games, I have mastered the art of being a visiting fan. When the Mets hit a home run, I usually dont get too hyped unless they have won the game. Even then, I enjoy messing with the home fans with such quotes as, “Weird, he doesn’t usually hit home runs,” or “I didn’t think that ball was going to get out of here.” I try to act very passive aggressive and get subtle digs in when I can. Most games I wear a Robin Ventura jersey that I bought off eBay.

This blog is designed to give readers a non-NY perspective on the Mets. I hope to share the West Coast’s opinion of the Mets as well as my opinion on the team I love.

Enjoy!