The Queens Eagle says..

And for a handful of both real and fictional people who didn’t even file the proper candidate paperwork with the New York City Board of Elections, that proved true Tuesday.

The BOE released certified results in the primary elections in Queens this week and in one race – the boroughwide Civil Court Judge race – the agency included the names of “candidates” Queens voters decided to write-in.

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One Queens voter, who possibly went to the polls with the first-place New York Mets on their mind, cast a vote for Mike Piazza.

Mets fans may recall Mike Piazza attended a Trump rally in October 2020 when the then President was up for re-election,

 

The New York Mets Reflective 9TWENTY Adjustable Cap features a fully reflective crown and visor with an embroidered Mets logo at the front panels and an adjustable D-Ring closure at the rear.

 

6. GARY COHEN

Gary will likely make Cooperstown some day mainly (via the Frick award) based on the first half of his career.  In latter years he doesn’t seem to see the ball well off the bat (pre-pandemic) and he is way too quick to mail in a home run call with “To the track, to the wall, it’s outta here.” which is exactly what you guys will kill Sterling over.

The Gary Cohen Mafia is going to get mad, but I think Keith & Ron prop Gary up.  As a mental exercise, put Sterling or Kay in a room with Keith and Ron.  Now lock Gary in a room with Suzyn of MSG Randos.   Take the homer hat off and think about it.

He’s by no means bad, but this is the big city and we have even better options!

5.  JOHN STERLING

John is not good at play by play.  So why do I have him ahead of Gary?  He’s ENTERTAINING.  You could pair John with me and have us cover C-Span and he will find a way to make it good.   Yes, “It is high, it is far, it is gone” is bad yet you’re ok with Gary Cohen’s Track/Wall/Outta.

4.  MICHAEL KAY

I used to listen to Kay/Sterling games because they were easy on the ears and nice company at the beach.   Not my favorite guy to call a game but again pair him with Keith and Ron and it’s better than GKR.

3. GARY THORNE

Yes there was some rust and he said Orioles a few times, but he calls a nice game and perked Keith up which might be the most important part of the job anyway. Glad to see him in the mix.

2.  WAYNE RANDAZZO

Young Wayne (how old is he anyway?  He isn’t 50 so he’s young)  Young Wayne does a nice job and I enjoy when he gets SNY Time.

1. HOWIE ROSE

1. The best in all of baseball.  Paints a picture with his voice.  Not afraid to go critical (although not at the same level as Mets Extra Howie).  Great company.  Can make a blowout entraining, something #6 on this list can’t do, even when propped up by Keith and Ron.  When Howie has to ask Gelbs to open baseball cards then we can revisit the list.

You’re probably like – Carlos Rincon?  Must be some AL West starting pitcher with 9 wins who I am unfamiliar with.

That would make sense.  But nope, Steve is still plain Wilponsball….

 

METS ACQUIRE OUTFIELDER CARLOS RINCON

 

FLUSHING, N.Y., July 21, 2021 – The New York Mets today announced the team has acquired minor league outfielder Carlos Rincon and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for outfielder Billy McKinney. Rincon will report to Double-A Binghamton.

 

Rincon, 23, has played 63 games at Double-A Tulsa this year, slashing .263/.343/.470 with 12 doubles, 12 home runs, 48 RBI and 33 runs scored.

 

He¬ was originally signed by the Dodgers on July 2, 2015 as a non-drafted free agent. He has spent the entirety of his professional career in the Los Angeles-NL system, slashing .244/.326/.467 with 83 doubles, eight triples, 84 home runs, 259 RBI and 231 runs scored in 441 games spanning five seasons (2016-2019, 2021).

 

McKinney, 26, was acquired by the Mets from Milwaukee on May 25. In 39 games with New York, he batted .220 (20-91) with six doubles, a triple, five home runs, 14 RBI and 15 runs scored. He was designated for assignment on July 16.

OK on this first one, it is CLEARLY gone off the bat.  But Gary has to go into his “signature” nonsense.  VERDICT:  Sterling

The second HR is much better.  The Conforto call captures the emotion.  That’s how to do it Gary. Do that.  VERDICT: Scully

11th inning fun for the @Mets!

They go back-to-back for the 2nd time and have 7 homers tonight! pic.twitter.com/sfaEiRg4WK

— MLB (@MLB) July 20, 2021