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Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck.

Come on Charlie (Samuels).   Really?

I’m speechless.

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Our weekly recap of the most popular articles (and a few that deserved more love)….

On Memorial Day I mentioned that the 2009 Mets remind me of the 1987 Mets – as I type this sentence Wayne & Howie are telling me that John Maine has the stomach bug (him and Beltran. uh oh.) so now it reminds me of ’87 even more.   Sometimes a team is just snakebit, and the 1987 Mets sure were.

We’ve had some healthy discussion about whether or not the Shea Stadium markers are misplaced.   I’m not sure – wouldn’t shick me, yet I’m not sure I believe it.  Fun topic though.

Definitely misplaced are the old pennant logo thingies.  They used to be on the right field wall – now they are misplaced on 126th street.   More pics here.

You may want to register for Subway Series tickets.  Note that the Sunday game has been moved to a night game for ESPN.  Thanks ESPN.

Speaking of tickets, the Mets and I have different ideas about what a Saturday is.

This Joe Torre guy is pretty good.  Probably should have managed the ’08 Mets.  June 1, 1977 Joe was hired by the Mets – two weeks later they traded Tom Seaver.

Meet the Mets was played Friday instead of Sweet Caroline.  I don’t know what happened over the weekend.

Popular every week:  Inside the Caesar’s club and inside the Acela club at Citi Field, and the Complete Citi Field pictures including obstructed views.

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FLUSHING, N.Y., May 30, 2009 – The New York Mets today announced the launch of an online registration for the opportunity to purchase tickets for the Subway Series June 26-28 at Citi Field. The registration for the online random drawing will run through Thursday, June 4.

All fans registering now on Mets.com or LosMets.com automatically will be eligible for the random drawing. There is no fee and no purchase necessary to register. There is a limit of one entry per person. In the case of multiple entries for the same individual, only one entry received will be entered. There is no assurance that any particular registrant will be selected. Opportunities to purchase tickets are non-transferable.
Registration for the drawing closes Thursday, June 4 at 11:59 p.m. A limited number of fans will be selected in the online random drawing and will be notified via e-mail by Tuesday, June 9 with instructions regarding the online purchase of up to four (4) tickets. Tickets start at $27 each and must be purchased with a major credit card. Per ticket and per order fees will apply.

For more information, visit Mets.com, LosMets.com, or call the Mets Ticket Office at 718-507-TIXX

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One more from the great Centerfield Maz blog.  As I mentioned yesterday I will take any chance to publicize the New York Giants.   You would think someone would care about that team.

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009

The 1912 New York Giants – Three Straight NL Pennants

The 1912 NY Giants dominated the National League and are considered one of the best teams of all time. John McGraw’s Giants were in the middle of winning three straight pennants although they didn’t win any of the those World Series. On May 22, 1912 Christy Mathewson scattered three hits in the 1st three innings of a road game in Cincinnati. He retired the next 18 batters in a row, rolling along to a 6-1 Giants victory. The Giants came home to the Polo Grounds and went on a nine game wining streak. They would have a 10 game lead by the start of June and never looked back.They finished with 103 wins and a .682 winning percentage, 10 games ahead of the 2nd place Pirates.

Christy Mathewson now 31, was 23-12 with a 2.12 ERA in 310 innings pitched. Believe it or not he wasn’t the best of the staff. Rube Marquard set a record by winning 17 straight games, he ended up 26-11 with a 2.57 ERA, he pitched 294 innings. The #3 man was Jeff Tesreau 17-7 with a league leading 1.96 ERA. Red Ames (11-5) & Hooks Wiltse (9-6) rounded out the staff. In those days the bull pen had just one regular guy, Doc Crandle had two saves and won 13 games. Quite a staff indeed.

The offense was led by the 1912 NL MVP Larry Doyle. Doyle had just missed winning the award the previous year, he was in the top five in hitting four times from 1908 thru 1915, finally winning the title in 1915. In 1912 he hit .330 (5th best) drove in 90 runs (6th best) 10 HRs (6th best) scored 98 runs, had 184 hits & stole 34 bases.

Catcher Chief Meyers (of American Indian dissent) led the league in on base percentage and was second in the league in hitting at .358. The Chief caught 122 games behind the plate and handled the All Star pitching staff perfectly.

Fred Merkle, now a five year veteran and four years beyond his famous “1908 boner play”, was also amongst the leagues best, his 12 HRs were 3rd in the NL, his 84 RBIs ninth best & his 37 steals fifth. Fred Snodgrass & Red Murray were 3rd & 4th in the league in stolen bases too. It is important to remember that home runs were a very small & rare part of the game in 1912, stolen bases played a more important role.

The bench was strong as well; Moose McCormick hit .333 and three players (Tillie Schafer, Art Wilson & George Burns) all hit around .290 or better. Even Christy Mathewson had 10 RBIs & batted .264.

Unfortunatley the Giants lost a classic World Series to the Boston Red Sox in 8 games. (The 2nd game ended in a tie.) The Series is forever remembered for an error made by Fred Snodgrass on a fly ball in the deciding game.

If you like the Giants or anything 60s-90s Mets, check out Centerfield Maz.

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