December 2010
“It is just the Mets’ luck, stuck in the division of dynasties. The Atlanta...”
– Mets’ Rebuilding Could Get Boost if Playoffs Expand
Continue reading… NYTimes
(via sportsnetny)
I hate the idea of an additional wild card, even if it helped the Mets chances of getting into the playoffs.
The NBA and NFL playoffs are ridiculous, too many teams get in. Unfortunately, this is...
Mets Comedy Hour →
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“I’m realizing what it is to be a normal person … It’s most likely that I don’t...”
– Pedro Martinez on hanging ‘em up.
This can’t be too surprising considering that Martinez did not pitch during the 2010 season. If he does decide to retire, it will put an end to one of the greatest pitchers and most entertaining players one will ever see. You can put Pedro’s 1999 and 2000 seasons...
“Oh … my … God.”
– A National League GM upon hearing the Phillies had signed Cliff Lee (via gq)
In all seriousness:
luapula:
From the Mets perspective, it makes playing the Phillies more unpleasant in the short term and gives another jersey option for all the lovely Philadelphians that visit CitiField when they’re in town. Otherwise, 2011 was essentially a reloading years regardless. Carry on and don’t get too caught up in what happens in 2011, it probably isn’t and wasn’t going to be “the year.”
The...
Sandy Alderson Conference Call with Bloggers →
My favorite portion:
“I’m very familiar with the blogosphere, and how it makes connections with fans… People are going to form their own opinions, but if you’ve heard from me, it’ll be on the basis of direct communication. I don’t mind spending the time. In a sense, you guys probably reflect the most passionate elements of the fan base. If I’m right about that, it’s more important to be in...
Too Weird To Be Good: Jeff Francoeur's Unnatural... →
“I thought they were trying to reduce the deficit in Washington. It makes some of...”
– Sandy Alderson on Jayson Werth’s deal with the Nationals. (via stephaniemaria)
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My Derek Jeter Story
Around 10 years ago, before the 2001 baseball season, Derek Jeter signed a 10-year $189 million contract. Now that contract has expired, and his free agency is creating tension between him and the team over the length and value of the next deal, even though it is widely considered obvious that he will eventually re-sign. All of this reminds me of an encounter I had with Jeter about 10 years ago,...