The Mets Police

Man, I thought I was all cool comparing Cliff Lee to Mike Scott yesterday, then Mark Simon told me Newsday got a hold of Scott…so I googled Mike Scott and see that SI had the same observation I had…just 4 days earlier, and like with most sites much better writing.

I’m in a Mike Scott mood…let’s start with SI.  More Scott to come.

“He was in our heads from the moment that series started,” says Wally Backman, the Mets second baseman. “If you don’t think one pitcher can intimidate an entire team, just go back to that series. We were intimidated.”

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During the opening game of the series, which Houston won 1-0 behind Scott’s complete-game five hitter, New York’s players collected fouled-off baseballs thrown by Scott. They could be seen pointing at the large circular scuff marks repeatedly found. “There’s no doubt he was scuffing,” says Backman. “I mean, no doubt at all. Zero percent chance he was innocent.”

via Texas Rangers’ Cliff Lee is much like former star Mike Scott – Jeff Pearlman – SI.com.

John Montone was on WINS this morning he played clips of Yankee fans calling Girardi names. He said that by the end of the game Yankee Stadium looked like Citi Field. I bet the Wilpons love knowing that Citi Field cam be used as a pejorative.

Mr. Sunshine is too bewildered to even be upset.

It’s hard to find a Yankee fan who believes. They kind of remind me of…..

Mets fans!

Remember the day the Yankees signed C.C. and A.J.? Now A.J. Is Bronxian for Oliver.

It’s days like these where I miss George. George would have something to say about this. Billy would be getting ready to manage the 2011 NYY’s.

Girardi will be back. Calm cool calculating Hal will hold a presser where he and Joe talk about unfinished business. They’ll probably introduce Cliff Lee and Carl Crawford at that same conference.

The Mets will introduce the Japanese Cliff Lee. Oh wait, new GM – maybe they’ll stop with the approximation plans.

Speaking of guys named Joe, isn’t the failure of the 2010 wild card champions somehow Joe Torre’s fault? Only an idiot doesn’t win with a $200 million payroll. You just show up and win 100 games right?

To finish second in your division and then lose to a bankrupt organization – it must be the manager.

Joe G., I kid. I’d welcome you and your ring in Flushing.

What the Yankee fans saw last night is what I continue to see in Flushing. They need more gamers.

Sure I trust Santana in game 1 of the NLCS against the World Champion Formerly New York Giants, but then what? You trust Pelfrey not to give up a late three run homer? You trust the guy from The Rookie? That ain’t real.

You can scape by in a season but the playoffs will expose you.

The Yankees will see this season as failure. The boys in Flushing (and way too many fans) would consider the NLCS a victory.

There should be one goal: a ring. Then do it again.

The Yankees have clutch horses in games 5 and 7….but the ghost of Mike Scott looms.

For the Yankees time is up….my advice to you:

Man Up and Play Better.

Good morning Mets fans,

Thanks to Media Goon for minding the store yesterday…I didn’t get a chance to jump on the K-Rod news but it sure looks like the Mets have found their 2011 closer.

Mets Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon said: “We are pleased that Frankie Rodriguez has accepted responsibility for his actions and their consequences.  We have been assured that he is taking steps to address the issues that led to the incident, and that those efforts will continue.  We have also been assured that he will work hard both on and off the field to regain the trust of the organization, Mets fans and the community.”

So K-Rod has been forgiven….and with that Wally can enter the dugout without hypocrisy.  I think it was about a month ago (seems to be September 22nd) when I asked “Can K-Rod be forgiven?” and it looks like the answer is yes.

The question I have is….how much is this about forgiveness, how much is about money?   Can “Raul Valdes” get in a domestic squabble?  Conversely can David Wright do something “bad” and get away with it?

I can’t believe Amazin’ Avenue and I agree on something!

I think V may make sense from a business standpoint….bread and circuses appease the rabble…he’ll win the backpage…..but then there’s that whole thing about finishing first in the majors as many times as I have, one less than Willie who was run out of town, and one less than Jerry who was allowed to board a train out of town.  Art Howe finished first twice.   Just sayin’

I don’t understand why Mets fans are so obsessed with Bobby Valentine.  In more than 2,000 MLB games, he has a record of 1,117 – 1,072.  That’s a .510 winning percentage, with just two playoff appearances out of 14 seasons completed (with the Rangers, he was fired midway through another year).

via WHY Bobby V? – Amazin’ Avenue.

You sportswriters can dust off those Girardi is an idiot articles…shoulda started CC..how could you trust this guy..blah blah….

Mr. Sunshine (the Yankees fan) has gone silent on emails since Tex was injured.

I have to go fall asleep on the couch now.  Good night Mets fans.   I have been blogging all night and have some good stiff tomorrow…you’re gonna love Van Wilpon at 11am.