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Bobby V as manager of the Sux is ridiculous. Sox fans already hate him for his Mets scent. And they won't like him anyway. I may be a Yankee fan but I know what Sox fans will stomach and they better come out of the gate successful or this will go very badly.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Well, I've kept silent on this front. Occupy Wall Street is no longer the biggest movement in NYC.
It is now #OccupyWilpon
So far this offseason, the Wilpons (who own the Mets, for those who don't know) have repeatedly lied to the fans, let their home-grown superstar (and only player capable of being elite on the entire roster, and that includes the Wilpons golden boy David Wright) walk to their division rival, shopped every young player on the roster, had the audacity to ask other teams to take Jason Bay's abortion of a contract, and applaud themselves on NYC radio at every step.
When Mike Francessa (notorious Met-hater and Met-fan instigator) calls off the dogs and pleads for the Wilpons to do something to show their fans they want to win, you know we've hit a new low. They are clearly rebuilding with an eye on 2013/2014, but they refuse to acknowledge it.
"Rebuilding? Why, you only rebuild when you can't compete, this team can compete, I truly believe that" - Mets GM Sandy Alderson (approximate quote).
He also said he "applauded" the "passive tactics" by the Mets in the pursuit of Reyes. I guess by "passive tactics" he meant "not even offer the guy a contract, regardless of how insultingly low-balled it would have been". He says it wouldn't have mattered because the agents knew the Mets' stance. Hey asshole, when a guy has been in your system since he was 16, he deserves a little extra love. I think Alderson's exact words were "what? did he want us to send a box of chocolates to him or something?" Classy. The guy has been in your team's system for the majority of his life, and you're a d!ck to him in the press.
I do not blame Reyes for leaving, btw. Not even a little. The Mets have antagonized their fans, as well as their own players.
There will be a "Banner Day" this summer at Kansas CitiField. This used to be the funnest day for a Mets fan. Now? It'll turn into more people protesting the owners outside the stadium than there will be inside enjoying the event. That's disheartening. The Mets, for whatever sick, twisted reason, have an incredible amount of die-hards, even after the past decade of BS from this ownership group. It's finally hit the boiling point, and the Wilpons will feel the result. The Mets, since opening Citi, have gone from well over 3 million in Year 1, to 2.4 million last year, to 2.2 million fans last year. Those #'s are inflated because they're "ticket sales" and not "attendance", but whatever.
This year? Under 2.
I am so fed up with the owners of this team, I'm rooting for them to tank it horribly next year. Anyone want a 25 year-old lefty with a 12-to-6 curve and a bulldog mentality? John Niese can be had for a RELIEVER. Anyone want Ike Davis, he of 25 years of age and mammoth-homerun power? Just send some 19 year old prospect who could suck in 5 years! Anyone want a 24 year old who throws 100 mph out of the bullpen? The Mets will trade him for another reliever who is more "seasoned" (old).
The Mets fans stay very well-connected to one another. It's basically understood, we will cheer the ever-loving crap out of the players that suit up. It's not their fault. But there will be "Fire Wilpon" chants all game, every game, until there aren't any fans left to chant.
Last Edit: Dec 8, 2011 13:50:49 GMT -5 by flanzonyc - Back to Top
Mainly because the Mets called me daily for a month, each day offering me new ticket packages (starting with my father, we've had season tix or ticket packages since the early 70s), so I eventually broke down and bought a 15-game package with my brother and cousin.
We've done them every year because we don't necessarily go for the game, but rather to get bombed and kicked out of the games.
Well, I renewed that package on...Saturday. Jose Reyes signed with Miami on .....Sunday.
Post by Longtime and Frequent Poster on Dec 8, 2011 18:43:59 GMT -5
Part of me wished Pujols signed that contract with the Cards. Seeing them pay Matt Holliday and Albert Pujols a combined $45 million in 2016 probably would've been worth it. It's not like they're not going to not be good next year without Pujols anyway. Wainwright back, Berkman at first, Craig in right. Oh well.
That Buehrle deal was pretty awful for Miami, though. Yikes. Don't really get the C.J. Wilson signing either. Ah, MLB free agency.
first rolen. then jimmy. now pujols. im crushed. i mean its the smart baseball decision to let him go, but im crushed. love the shirt not the player
i think you can argue the cardinals are better next year than this year and obviously better set up in the future. obviously pujols would have made the cardinals a better team, but projected opening day 2012 cardinals are better than opening day 2011 cardinals
The Yanks are as quiet this winter as A-Rod's bat's this postseason.
Ha. Good one. A-Rod had one decent month this year so the post-season was no surprise to most. The only thing I wish they'd do is trade A-Rod for a decent healthy third baseman. They're looking for pitching and there ain't much there. I don't think they were high on Wilson. Luckily for them they're finally getting some pitching out of the minors. Look for the Yankees to sign somebody like Beltran (star power) to start and make Swish a platoon player. The Yankees love switch hitters and if Beltran is healthy again it could be sweet.