Mets Geek » Link Dump: September 9th, 2008

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 4:42 pm (#836870)

So, he expects us to play the Nats at .500 ball. And to go 7-5 at home. That’s pretty optimistic of him.

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 4:45 pm (#836871)

Okay, let’s play the same game with the rest of the Phillies schedule!

Florida 2-1
Milwaukee 2-2
@ Atlanta 1-2
@ Florida 1-2
Atlanta 2-1
Washington 2-1

10-9!!!!

Comment posted by Danny on September 9, 2008 at 4:45 pm (#836872)

10-9!!!!

Dude, WE WIN!

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 4:46 pm (#836873)

whatever, fuck him. i give a shit what he thinks

mets better take care of business these next 12 games. 8 wins minimum

I’m starting to make myself quite the nervous nellie

gotta go do some work. bbl

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 4:46 pm (#836874)

Oh wait. You’re effing kidding me. Sabathia isn’t going to pitch against the Phillies AGAIN? WTF, is he under a “Only pitch against crappy teams” clause?

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 4:47 pm (#836875)

BG, so it wasn’t bad enough that you had suffer through that post, but felt it was your obligation to foster it on all of us as well. What the hell were you thinking…lol!

Who is the guy? Just another rocket scientist from metsblog?

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 4:47 pm (#836876)

Dude, WE WIN!

OMG PARTAY!!!!

Comment posted by Mr. Bananagrabber on September 9, 2008 at 4:50 pm (#836877)

Just another rocket scientist from metsblog?

No, he’s from Beerleaguer. Even better.

Sorry, but if I’m suffering, the rest of you are too.

Comment posted by fatt lipp on September 9, 2008 at 4:51 pm (#836878)

if I’m suffering, the rest of you are too.

Aw, that’s sweet, BG. ::sniff::

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 4:55 pm (#836879)

GROUP HUG!!!!!!

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 4:56 pm (#836880)

That’s what friends are for, BG! Thanks for thinking if us ;-)

Comment posted by Mr. Bananagrabber on September 9, 2008 at 4:59 pm (#836881)

No problem. I thought that was part of being a Mets fan - sharing the suffering with those around you.

Comment posted by Ed in Westchester 2.0 is an optimistic yahoo on September 9, 2008 at 5:02 pm (#836882)

Albert Pujols told a St. Louis television station that he’s considering offseason surgery to repair a damaged ligament in his right elbow, a procedure that could cost him the start of next season.

Pujols, who was hosting his annual charity golf tournament on Monday, told KSDK-TV that he’s thinking about surgery to correct the ligament damage, which was diagnosed last winter. Pujols chose to play this season instead of having surgery and is leading the National League with a .359 batting average entering Tuesday’s games. He has 166 hits with 38 doubles, 32 home runs and 95 RBIs.

But the St. Louis Cardinals and Pujols have both said that surgery on the elbow will eventually be necessary. He’s been playing with the injury since 2003.

“I’m thinking about it; I’m thinking really hard,” he said. “There’s just a lot of things next year going on, the All-Star Game [in St. Louis], the [World Baseball] Classic, you know. But I think in the long run, the sooner that I get it done, the better it’s going to be for me, because I’m going to heal quicker than if I wait two or three more years. But it needs to be done.”

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 5:05 pm (#836883)

I’m so BORED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 5:07 pm (#836884)

Isn’t it time for you to go home, Lunk?

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 5:08 pm (#836885)

Switched shifts with my boss while he’s on vacation. I’m closing this joint for the next two weeks.

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:12 pm (#836886)

ooooh, that means i have company now!

what time you gotta stay till?

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:13 pm (#836887)

Lunk, i pray that you clicked on the 4 the boys link i posted earlier

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 5:18 pm (#836888)

Boys? I missed it.

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 5:18 pm (#836889)

Actually, I’m just about out. I just closed up the helpdesk.

Comment posted by Danny on September 9, 2008 at 5:19 pm (#836890)

OH NO! We’re screwed, everyone. Michael Kay just broke it down.

We need to be really worried about Reyes, because of his “child-like qualities”. There’s no way he will be able to get past last year. FUCK.

Season over.

(I swear to God those are the words he used.)

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 5:20 pm (#836891)

hahah Just found it, Deppers. Holy crap, that’s some good stuff.

Comment posted by DL on September 9, 2008 at 5:23 pm (#836892)

hahahahahahahahhahahahahahhaa michael kay you are moran of the day

Comment posted by Athena on September 9, 2008 at 5:23 pm (#836893)

We need to be really worried about Reyes, because of his “child-like qualities”. There’s no way he will be able to get past last year. ####.

haha! You’ve got to be joking!

Comment posted by Lunkwill Fook on September 9, 2008 at 5:25 pm (#836894)

Alright, I’m out. Later all.

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:32 pm (#836895)

oh boy Mikey Kay.

what a maroon

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 5:32 pm (#836896)

I’m actually dumfounded. Were Cano’s “child like qualities” the reason the yanks suck this year and don’t make the playoffs?
Actually, it’s adults who dwell on the past. Children just move on. Thank God kay is an idiot.

Comment posted by Athena on September 9, 2008 at 5:34 pm (#836897)

what a maroon

What a ta-ra-ra-GOON-de-ay!

Comment posted by Danny on September 9, 2008 at 5:34 pm (#836898)

hahaha, I knew you guys would get a kick out of that. I get the Michael Kay show on XM and I caught that on the way home. You just have to laugh.

I’m off for a softball game. Be back for the second half of the game!

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:35 pm (#836899)

What a ta-ra-ra-GOON-de-ay!

LMAO! nice

Comment posted by mookie03 on September 9, 2008 at 5:35 pm (#836900)

Fernando Tatis is starting over Nick Evans in left field against lefthander John Lannan because Manuel views him as a better defensive player. Manuel indicated Tatis would probably start in left field Wednesday as well against Odalis Perez.

Did someone blindfold jerry this weekend? Also, i thought some rookie was starting tomorrow?

Wagner remained composed during his entire press conference until the last question, when he broke down crying when asked about what his children thought about the surgery.

:(

PS - is this game gonna be delayed?

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:35 pm (#836901)

The funny thing Reyes has a higher LD rate in september than the rest of the year

his BABIP sucks ballz, bad luck

it shall change, if only he’d put down the toys long enough!

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:36 pm (#836902)

i still believe a rookie is starting, odalis perez is wrong imo.

I dont think it will be delayed, hasnt rained in some time

Comment posted by Athena on September 9, 2008 at 5:37 pm (#836903)

LMAO! nice

:-)

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 5:37 pm (#836904)

mook, Alex in his write up said it was some rookie. but I mentioned on that thread that I read it was odalis perez. I’m not sure.

it’s not raining here and hasn’t for hours. is it raining in the city?

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:38 pm (#836905)

LOL @ wagner saying the mets should go after K-Rod with Omar sitting right there

worry about your rehab bra’

Comment posted by Danny on September 9, 2008 at 5:38 pm (#836906)

it shall change, if only he’d put down the toys long enough!

loller

Athena, get back to work! ;-)

Sup mookie? (I wanted Evans over Tatis, too)

Okay I’m really going this time!!!

Comment posted by mookie03 on September 9, 2008 at 5:38 pm (#836907)

nice dep. my window says there are lots of dark clouds heading into queens right now, but I’m hoping they miss shea

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:38 pm (#836908)

Rubin has Odalis Perez

Lohud has the rookie guy that Alex has

Comment posted by mookie03 on September 9, 2008 at 5:40 pm (#836909)

Sup mookie? (I wanted Evans over Tatis, too)

ask a question and then leave? fine, i won’t answer ;)

i’m kinda not feeling tatis right now (dep remembers what happened when i last said this about easley though)

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 5:40 pm (#836910)

Rubin has Odalis Perez

Lohud has the rookie guy that Alex has

no wonder we’re confused.

Poor Billy. I feel badly for him. Not a good way to end a career.

Comment posted by Athena on September 9, 2008 at 5:42 pm (#836911)

Athena, get back to work! ;-)

Heh! Thanks, Danny! I’m going! I just took a tiny peek, to see what’s up.

Hope to catch the end of the game. Later, all!

Comment posted by mookie03 on September 9, 2008 at 5:42 pm (#836912)

yea, but if jerry is saying odalis, wouldn’t he know?

and btw, GEEZ, burgos! How am i supposed to mock myers now?

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:45 pm (#836913)

ya, if jerry said odalis, i guess thats what we should expect. i guess jerry could be wrong or received misinformation too. we’ll find out tomorrow

burgos is an idiot. i cant even express how stupid he is. not like closer is open for next year anything too!

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 5:47 pm (#836914)

i’m kinda not feeling tatis right now (dep remembers what happened when i last said this about easley though)

hahaha, 4-4!

Comment posted by Athena on September 9, 2008 at 5:47 pm (#836915)

Before I go back to work, this is from Faith and Fear in Flushing.

I thought it was a nice tribute. Just a couple of paragraphs, the complete article is on the site.

The Story of Billy the Kid

But before we plunge back into the terrors and joys of a pennant race, a moment for Billy Wagner. He’s never gotten his due in New York, which is partly the nature of the town and partly life as a closer. It’s by no means uncommon for pitchers to spin out of control for 10 to 15 hideous innings before regaining their equilibrium, but such a stretch is very different for starters and relievers. If you’re in the rotation, that’s two or three bad outings; if you’re a closer, it can be five or six wins converted into losses, attended by the same number of vitriolic back pages and hours of talk-radio screaming.

The cliche of closers is that to survive they develop very short memories. But I always had the feeling Wagner didn’t do it that way — that he actually had a long memory, one that preserved every failure and slight, and that he survived by being tougher than most any of us could imagine having to be.

. . .

As we all know, Wagner became the Astros’ closer, entering games to “Enter Sandman” long before the closer of a certain fourth-place team farther east became identified with the song. That was a long way from southwestern Virginia, but it wasn’t exactly easy. In ‘98 Kelly Stinnett rocketed a line drive off Wagner’s skull that left him lying on the mound, legs twitching and blood coming out of one ear. He was back in less than three weeks. In the summer of 2000 he had surgery for a partially torn elbow tendon and was soft-tossing in September.

Wagner’s 37 now, and at that age the kind of surgery he’s about to have is inevitably and correctly called “career-threatening.” It’s possible he’ll never pitch again. But I wouldn’t dare bet against him. If Wagner doesn’t return, it’ll be because his body couldn’t take it, and not because of any lack of courage or determination. If you doubt that, just go up and read those last few paragraphs again.

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 5:48 pm (#836916)

burgos is an idiot. i cant even express how stupid he is. not like closer is open for next year anything too!

Maybe he flew in to apply for the job and that’s why he was near Shea. Too bad, jerk you blew your chances.

Eddie C said they’ll definitely get the game in.

Comment posted by mdog1111 on September 9, 2008 at 5:49 pm (#836917)

SO why is everyone so down on Pedro?? He really only had the one bad start. I know he gave up 5 to the Phillies in 5 innings but he struck out 8 in that game so his stuff is still there. He was back into the high 80s in his last start so maybe he’s turned a corner

Comment posted by mookie03 on September 9, 2008 at 5:50 pm (#836918)

burgos is an idiot. i cant even express how stupid he is. not like closer is open for next year anything too!

haha, very interesting timing…and the comments in the article i read it in were enlightening. Apparently beating women is all good these days b/c so many deserve it!

4-4!

Comment posted by mookie03 on September 9, 2008 at 5:52 pm (#836920)

Eddie C said they’ll definitely get the game in.

Nice. Thanks Shea!

Comment posted by DL on September 9, 2008 at 5:58 pm (#836921)

SO why is everyone so down on Pedro??

I’ve been told repeatedly that Pedro sucks, so I’m inclined to believe this is so.

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:00 pm (#836922)

18 HRs in 91 IP

that’s why i’m down on pedro

i cant speak for anyone else.

i dont think the dude sucks, but I also dont want him on this team next season

Comment posted by Ben on September 9, 2008 at 6:04 pm (#836923)

You know who needs to be arrested and charged with a crime? Omar Motorola and his trusty general Tony Bizarro. I, for one, never thought Omar would acquire a criminal like Dominatrix CheeseBurgos. This is sick. I for one do not condone what Dominatrix did. Biting and hitting is not fair play. However, this went on under Omar’s watch. Do you think Brian Bannister, who I might add would of had a sub 4 era as our fifth starter this year, would ever be involved in stuff like this? N-O! Worse trade ever.

Comment posted by Simons on September 9, 2008 at 6:05 pm (#836924)

A homer every five innings at Shea is pretty sucktastic. More money for the Ollie Perez sweepstakes.

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:08 pm (#836925)

Brian Bannister is too busy sucking to bite anyone

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:10 pm (#836926)

A homer every five innings at Shea is pretty sucktastic.

that was overall. his splits are wild

At Shea: 4 HRs in 39 IP, ok ok. not great, but not horrible

On Road: 14 HRs in 52 IP (goodness gracious)

his home K/BB sucks too: 24 Ks/18 BBs while he’s done much better on the road.

ugh, just get him away from our team. he may figure it out and get better, but i dont need to witness it anymore

Comment posted by TLC on September 9, 2008 at 6:10 pm (#836927)

I can’t believe Dominatrix was kind of an appropriate nickname. I hope this dude gets what is coming to him

Comment posted by mdog1111 on September 9, 2008 at 6:12 pm (#836928)

Oh I don’t want him on the team next year either unless he is instrumental in winning us a championship and is willing to pitch cheap next year. But I don’t want to give Brandon Knight his starts either

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 6:13 pm (#836929)

They should bring Pedro back next year as a pitching instructor. I think he’d be good for the team and could work with the young pitchers. But, please don’t make me watch him on the mound anymore.

Comment posted by Simons on September 9, 2008 at 6:13 pm (#836930)

How the mighty have fallen.

Burgos sounds like that sicko who was praying on Baltimore’s homeless that one year

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:13 pm (#836931)

we’ll see if he gets jailed for it, i’m fairly confident there’s more to the story than him just beating on her, there always is.

that said, i just hope the mets get him some real serious help, dode needs it.

Comment posted by Simons on September 9, 2008 at 6:13 pm (#836932)

*preying* what is wrong with me this week

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:14 pm (#836933)

But I don’t want to give Brandon Knight his starts either

I don’t think I want to either

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:15 pm (#836934)

They need to leave Burgos alone in a room with OMAH

omar listenin’

Comment posted by Simons on September 9, 2008 at 6:16 pm (#836935)

Always fascinating to see the comments section on newspapers’ web sites

they did not describe the girlfriend. she might be the equal 244 pounds and tt was all self defense.

Good point!

Comment posted by Simons on September 9, 2008 at 6:16 pm (#836936)

You tell him Omar said he need to step up!

Comment posted by sweetlew on September 9, 2008 at 6:17 pm (#836937)

we’ll see if he gets jailed for it, i’m fairly confident there’s more to the story than him just beating on her, there always is.

Innocent until proven guilty.

Nothing like convicting a guy on the basis of a newspaper report

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 6:19 pm (#836938)

They need to leave Burgos alone in a room with OMAH

They need to leave Burgos in a room with Brett Myers. Let’s see them beat the hell out of each other instead of a woman.

Comment posted by metswin2008 on September 9, 2008 at 6:20 pm (#836939)

All Hail Ayala. Our new Lord and Savior

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 6:22 pm (#836940)

Nothing like convicting a guy on the basis of a newspaper report

the premise is absolutely correct…but, I’ll bet you he’s guilty as hell!

Comment posted by TLC on September 9, 2008 at 6:24 pm (#836941)

He’s guilty. Ben predicted this. Since I share one mind with the dude, you know I have to say he is guilty

Comment posted by Simons on September 9, 2008 at 6:27 pm (#836942)

lol post 55, only just noticed it now

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:29 pm (#836943)

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Comment posted by bcuster on September 9, 2008 at 6:29 pm (#836944)

i wish i had been in on the heilman seminar

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:30 pm (#836945)

lol custer, your name was brought up several times

i’m bewildered that your ears didnt start bleeding from all the ringing! :p

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 6:32 pm (#836946)

Just saw the end of the Wagner press conference. He never was one of my faves, but it was VERY emotional.

Comment posted by Athena on September 9, 2008 at 6:33 pm (#836947)

Want to hear something weird? This big document that had to go out tonight, without question?

I sent the final draft to my boss and then I found out from his assistant that he has left for the evening to go to a dinner. I have no idea if he is planning to read it, give comments, or do final edits himself. No clue.

How do you like that?

Comment posted by bcuster on September 9, 2008 at 6:33 pm (#836948)

i’m always a day late & a dollar short.

if heilman isn’t traded over the winter, he should be given one final chance to make it as a starter in ST. as for the here & now: let’s hope he gets hot again…

Comment posted by DaveNJ on September 9, 2008 at 6:34 pm (#836949)

They should bring Pedro back next year as a pitching instructor. I think he’d be good for the team and could work with the young pitchers. But, please don’t make me watch him on the mound anymore.

I like this idea, if Pedro’s agreeable to it. He’s still got a lot to offer the team, even if, as it seems, actual pitching might no longer be one of them.

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 6:35 pm (#836950)

let’s hope he gets hot again…

Amen, custer!

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:36 pm (#836951)

Want to hear something weird? This big document that had to go out tonight, without question?

I sent the final draft to my boss and then I found out from his assistant that he has left for the evening to go to a dinner. I have no idea if he is planning to read it, give comments, or do final edits himself. No clue.

How do you like that?

ugggggggggggggggggggggh

that just sucks. i cant stand when stuff like that happens

Comment posted by sheadenizen on September 9, 2008 at 6:36 pm (#836952)

Athena, do you have steam coming out of your ears? I would. Are you supposed to sit there and wait?

Comment posted by Dep on September 9, 2008 at 6:40 pm (#836955)

I once had something similar where i was unsure when a senior partner was gonna review the final document

I came in at 6am to meet with him, cuz that’s usually a good time to get him alone and focused on “your” stuff, only to find out he decided to work from home that day!

yessssssssssssssssss!

Comment posted by Athena on September 9, 2008 at 6:52 pm (#836966)

Are you supposed to sit there and wait?

I think that I’m not supposed to sit and wait. But I’m baffled. I’ll get some other work done and give him an hour or so to get back to me. If not, I’ll assume that he doesn’t mean for me to wait around. I doubt that he does.

I came in at 6am to meet with him, cuz that’s usually a good time to get him alone and focused on “your” stuff, only to find out he decided to work from home that day!

Good God. I’d have been furious.

Comment posted by sweetlew on September 9, 2008 at 7:10 pm (#837007)

How do you like that?

Do you have my job?

Here, the partner would email me his comments at 10:00 tonight (after his dinner) and expect me to have everything incorporated and out by first thing the next morning

Comment posted by John In NY on September 9, 2008 at 8:42 pm (#837357)

We are winning this game……I can feel it lol

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