What Mets fans talk about when not talking about the actual games.
Lawyers from both Major League Baseball and the Players’ Association are slated to meet in New York on Thursday regarding the grievance filed after the Mets withheld pay from injured closer Francisco Rodriguez
via Lawyers to meet regarding K-Rod grievance | MLB.com: News.
The Times reports:
Given the severity of his injury and the delicacy of his recovery, Beltran’s doctors recommended that he sit out the Mets’ remaining games.
via Brewers 8, Mets 7 – Beltran’s Season Ends, but Knee Hasn’t Worsened – NYTimes.com.
In case you’re wondering why I didn’t post the lineup, I never got it. That’s not a complaint or a dig, just telling you why. I imagine it’s very busy between games of a DH and there’s better things to do than worry about fat bloggers. (Seriously, no sarcasm).
The Mets did send out some cool notes…
PITCHERS USED: When Hisanori Takahashi entered the game with two outs in the eighth inning, he became the eighth Mets pitcher used to tie the franchise record for a nine inning game…It is ninth time in franchise history that the Mets have used eight hurlers in a game and the first since September 26, 2008 vs. Florida…The Mets have used nine pitchers in an extra inning game four times, most recently on September 23, 2007 at Florida in an 11 inning contest.
WRIGHT HOME RUNS: After connecting on a two-run home run in the fourth inning David Wright has now hit home runs in three straight games…It marks the fourth time in his career that he has hit home runs in three straight games and the first time since April 12-15, 2008…Wright hit home runs in a career-high four straight games from June 7-10, 2007…The last Met to hit home runs in three consecutive games was Carlos Delgado from May 22-24, 2008.
I am half asleep so maybe I’m missing it but not in the notes is something I saw on twitter….DW passed Dave Kingman’s mark for most strikeouts in a season. For those of us who saw Kingman that is an astounding fact. Kingman either whiffed or hit the ball half way up the Shea scoreboard. To think David would K that many times…
This next thing makes me happy for the kid. I know I razzed him on the blog a few times…maybe he should start over me in left…but I’m still staying on everyone’s case to Man Up and Play Better. (Then again with Beltran shut down and now Evans with a shoulder injury maybe I will start in left.)
LUCAS DUDA: Went 2-5 this afternoon with his third home run of the season…Over his last 11 games, Duda is hitting .414 (12-29) with three home runs and 10 RBI…The rookie has four multi-hit games in his last eight starts.
(I’m just funnin’ with the dogs stuff.)
Wednesday, September 29
vs. Milwaukee GAME ONE
Jose Reyes – SS
Lucas Duda – LF
Angel Pagan – CF
David Wright – 3B
Ike Davis – 1B
Chris Carter – RF
Ruben Tejada – 2B
Mike Nickeas – C
Jonathon Niese – LHP
Today we focus (as Playoffs Outsider will) on the Yankees.
The Yankees like to market class and tradition when convenient. They also have canonized George Steinbrenner, the Santa Claus-like lovable grandfather who just wanted to win. Brings a tear to your eye unless you are Billy, Billy, Billy, Billy, Billy, Lemon, Lou, Lou, Yogi, Dick Howser, and whoever else is on that list.
Today I got an email from the Yankees titled “C.C. ya in the postseason.”. There’s even a logo and everything. Jeter seems pretty excited!
Yep, getting all excited about the wild card.
I can tell you first hand that wild cards are something losers and little brothers get excited about. Wild cards are the domains of teams that get off to slow starts under Bobby Valentine. Wild cards are the realm of those who hope to get lucky.
Can a wild card win the World Series? Sure. Is it manly? Nope.
It is hard to reconcile the image of Saint George with this acceptance of second place. I guess the cuddly old codger would be giving some quote like “Gee whiz it’s great to know we’re in the playoffs! We can take it easy now and rest our players.”
Playoffs Outsider is looking to see how soon everyone in America comes to hate Conan O’Brien due to enthusiastic promotion from TBS.
