Comments on: That Is, You Can’t, You Know, Tune In, But It’s All Right

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:10:24 +0000

And….we are not a bunch of lemmings that insist on wearing the same damn color all the time… Sorry, I just can’t stand the Cardinals and their hokey fans.

By: Subie

Subie — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:29:45 +0000

Hi guys. Back from Philly where I saw our Metsies pile it on in the late innings last night (thank goodness I didn’t go to Friday’s game!). I wanted to comment on Theresa’s post about Keith H. What has gotten into him? He was so enamored with the St. Louis fans that he seemed to miss them booing that poor rookie when he gave up 11 runs, and then went on and on about how wonderful the St. Louis fans are because they cheered when the Cards scored 1 run! I expected him any minute to start saying the restaurants were better in St. Louis than in NY! I absolutely love Keith, but he was really annnoying me. Even Gary had to jump in at one point to defend Mets fans (”Mets fans are a pretty loyal bunch too , you know,” he said) I hear Keith and Jose (who I agree should keep being his exhuberant self – although he could make sure to focus more consistently) had words on the plane. I didn’t get the details though – needless to say they weren’t covering the story in Philly.

I’m not saying I want the Mets announcers to be like Sterling and Waldman – I can accept neutrality, but it really felt like he was going out of his way to trash the Mets and their fans as compared to the glorious team and fans of St. Louis. For the record – we have better restaurants, a nicer skyline, and fans that are just as loyal, only a bit more honest.

By: Dana

Dana — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:20:52 +0000

I can’t figure it out either Pete. We’ve come a long way from the days when Bobby Valentine would let Al Leiter stay in for 140 pitches if he felt good enough. Obviously, this is one of the things Willie was criticized for. I don’t understand why it happens either.

By: Pete

Pete — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:23:47 +0000

Times like this I am reminded of the song Limbo.

“Sitting here in Limbo, waiting for the dice to roll.
Sitting here in Limbo, got some time to search my soul.”

On another note; why in God’s name was Johan Santana not pitching the 9th inning last night? He threw 8 innings, 95 pitches and was in complete control. Could you imagine, Gil Hodges taking Seaver out in a divisional battle after giving up 2 runs through 8 innings? Or, Doc Gooden being pulled after 8 innings against the Cardinals in ‘85? What has become of this game? I thought Jerry Manuel might introduce a dose of sanity into how we view starting pitching. I have liked J-Manuel thus far, but this one was a real head scratcher.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:23:44 +0000

Thanks Dana,
After I wrote you, I realized it was Strawberry Fields. It is very appropriate to the Mets situation.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:14:52 +0000

Oh, if only I could say “It doesn’t matter much to me,” but getting sucked into the Philly vortex, there’s no way that is going to happen.

And then again, I don’t think I really want not to care, although I’ve had some close moments this season.

Last night’s game was a joy– they got little runs and big runs. They got runs almost every way there is to get runs. Pelf was in glorious control– and got himself an RBI. That young man positively was positively radiant when he got back to the dugout.

But so many times, when they have won like that, and I would say to myself “See, they know how to do it!” And then — splat.

So I will be stoked up with hotdogs and beer and white knuckles tonight.

BTW, did anyone hear Keith continuously singing the praises of the St. Louis fans (you know, the one who call our team Pond Scum) through the series? I got a little sick of it, as much as I love Keith. After all, was it a Cardinal fan who brought him and Gary nachos in the booth last night?

NO. It was a METS fan, who got a text from a friend watching them back here. So there.

English Major thought, upon going into Philly:
Let us swear
That you are worth your breeding; which I doubt not;
For there is none of you so mean and base,
That hath not noble lustre in your eyes.
I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,
Straining upon the start. The game’s afoot.

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:55:33 +0000

Strawberry Fields Forever, which is also quoted in Chris’s post.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:20:07 +0000

As usual Dana, you hit the nail on the head. The Mets split with the Cardinals, when they should have been 3 and 1, but it is better than 3 losses and 1 win. Even though the record is still hovering around the .500 mark, the team is playing better, and I am hopeful they will get with the program and go on a prolonged winning streak, preferably against the Phillies. By the way, what Beatles song are you quoting, the title is on the tip of my tongue but I can’t figure it out! LOL!

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:55:36 +0000

At least I think it’s not too bad .