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If a woman who grew up with zero baseball knowledge can somehow become a successful baseball blogger, there’s no reason at all that Howard Megdal can’t become GM of the Mets. There is also no reason that Steve Phillips shouldn’t debate him, except that Steve Phillips is a big wuss.
I do not agree with Mr. Megdal’s continued advocacy of Pedro Martinez, but he is a voice of sanity when it comes to Jenrry Mejia.
Mets v Tigers
6-22-10
I was seriously not pleased when the rain started falling in Flushing. I wanted a pitchers’ duel. I wanted Verlander v Niese. I wanted the tension, to sit in my perch behind home plate and watch them paint the corners. I was ready for this. I could see high and low, I could see inside and outside. I was set. I was ready.
And then it started to rain.
Click to continue reading NOWHERE TO RUN. [6-22-10]
TBF’s family is from Detroit; generally this means that TBF walks around saying things like “This house is rooting for the Tigers” and I go put on my Joe Mauer shirt. However, now that the Tigers are returning to play the Mets, all bets are off. His uncle sent a text message on Sunday that read “PUT IT IN THE BOOKS, ROAR” which resulted in a very heated telephone conversation and a friendly wager being arranged. Some taunting along the lines of, “And I’ll go spend my winnings down at Peter Luger’s” was issued.
The above photo was produced one evening when some of my Tigers compatriots also got cocky. I do not blame them; their team is hot now. I will enjoy watching Mr. Justin Verlander tomorrow, but I will equally enjoy watching the Mets and our 24-10 home record tee off on him.
LET’S GO METS!
Update! We have Cubs, Twins and now Angels fans on board with the voting trade!
Ladies and gentlemen of the Mets fan sphere, this is a disgrace. David Wright coming in at #2 for All Star Voting? Behind Placido Polanco? Really? You really want to see Placido effing Polanco start the All Star Game at third base? Do you truly believe this is an accurate estimation of performance, or is it just a reflection of the fact that Phillies fans possess opposable thumbs that allow them to easily punch out those little circles in the All Star Game ballots inbetween throwing up on other fans and letting their children consume alcohol at games? Of course you do.
It is time to take drastic action. So, here is what I propose. Please, after the jump.
Click to continue reading VOTE EARLY, VOTE OFTEN.
Mets v Yankees
6-19-10
Subway Series
When a post title is the title of a song I hate by a band I hate, you have to know that it was a miserable day for me in the Bronx. It was miserable because we had our newly-minted ace on the hill, who was not acting at all ace-like. It was miserable because Jose hit two HR’s and it didn’t make a difference. It was miserable because the bats had vanished. It was miserable because the Yankees decided to bring some offense. Oh, what am I saying - it was miserable because we lost. On the road. At Yankee Stadium. On a Saturday afternoon. Even if you sit quietly and applaud appropriately, you are walking around with a target on your back. That is an easy burden to bear if the team actually wins.
Click to continue reading SATURDAY, IN THE PARK. [6-19-10]
Mets v Yankees
6-18-10
I am not a big fan of the 1-0 game. Or let me restate that: I am a big fan of the pitching duel, if that is what we are presented with, but I am never a fan of 1-0. I can never sit there confidently and know, absolutely believe with all my heart, that my team is going to shut down the opposition solidly. 1-0 makes my stomach hurt. 1-0 has me sitting on the edge of my seat because I’m unwilling to be comfortable for any second, as though my personal level of attention to the action on the field will ensure victory. 3-0, well, that’s a much better feeling, but I didn’t start to feel as though things were truly okay until that last run bringing it up to 4-0. And then I was feeling better - but not great- until Francisco Rodriguez got on the mound, and then all bets were off.
But I get ahead of myself.
Click to continue reading DRIVER 8. [6-18-10]
Available at your local Duane Reade. Hey, at least both teams are represented.
I’ll be in the Bronx Friday and Saturday, wishing I had a Mike Pelfrey t-shirt to wear, cheering on the orange and blue, and hoping for a better outcome than the last time I saw the Mets at Yankee Stadium. I like our road wins of late but am cautiously optimistic about these games.
Anyone else heading to the House of Evil?
All credit to TBF for starting it:
10 GAMES OVER .500
One of the best parts about road games is the ability to get better access to BP than I can at my home park.
More great photos after the jump.
Click to continue reading BATTING PRACTICE, CAMDEN YARDS, 6-12-10.
Mets v Orioles
6-12-10
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Camden Yards is an absolute delight as a destination for a game. The surroundings are aesthetically pleasing, the dimensions of the field are a welcome change from the brutality of the Great Wall of Flushing, and you as a fan can get closer to the team than you could ever afford to at Citi Field. Plus, the Orioles suck - okay, let’s be charitable - no, wait, a team that’s 24 games out of 1st place sucks.
Click to continue reading WE LIKE BIRDLAND. [6-12-10]