Mets Banter 2015... - Page 5

The Poet · 07-24-2015, 11:12 AM

It is sad that the loyal devoted Met fans feel they need to address the hitting problems of their team, which the owner seems to ignore. It is sadder that they believe a "mere" $3 million will procure a batter of sufficient impact to significantly address this issue. It is saddest of all that, as of the last time I checked, the project has raised pledges of only 750 bucks.

GreekGodX · 07-24-2015, 05:15 PM

Mets acquire 36 yr old 3B Juan Uribe and OF Kelly Johnson from the Braves. That sounds promising

Stuff like that makes it hard to root for the Mets.

kelmac07 · 07-24-2015, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Mets acquire 36 yr old 3B Juan Uribe and OF Kelly Johnson from the Braves. That sounds promising

Stuff like that makes it hard to root for the Mets.

Not a fan of this trade AT ALL!!!

kelmac07 · 07-24-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

It is sad that the loyal devoted Met fans feel they need to address the hitting problems of their team, which the owner seems to ignore. It is sadder that they believe a "mere" $3 million will procure a batter of sufficient impact to significantly address this issue. It is saddest of all that, as of the last time I checked, the project has raised pledges of only 750 bucks.

Up to $1050 a few hours ago. With that kind of money, we should be able to sign a few Little Leaguers.

And agreed Thomas, what do they think $3 million is gonna buy????

The Poet · 07-24-2015, 08:12 PM

Re the trade, I am always torn when it comes to swapping young arms for old bats. True, you might be selling the future away for the chance that the pieces you get today have enough gas left to get you over the hill. Yet though those 20+ pitchers, who may or may not develop into 20+ winners, could also throw their very last baseball with their very next pitch. Arms are fragile. Bats can be swung by old men with lame shanks.

jonumberone · 07-25-2015, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Not a fan of this trade AT ALL!!!

While not a sexy trade, I think it's a good one.
Granted, while neither player is going to put the team on it's back and carry them into the playoffs, both players are true Major Leaguers, and are upgrades over what the Mets currently have.
Mets still need a bat, and if that bat winds up in the infield, their bench just got a whole lot deeper. Plus, the upgrade didn't cost you anything talent wise.
A good day for the Mets, IMO.......Well, except for the 7-2 loss last night.

kelmac07 · 07-26-2015, 07:22 PM

Familia blew a masterful start by deGrom, but Uribe wins it in the 10th with a walk off.

The Poet · 07-26-2015, 07:37 PM

So far Uribe and Johnson have paid off for their new team.

Dave128 · 07-27-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

So far Uribe and Johnson have paid off for their new team.

BigAsh · 07-31-2015, 11:29 AM

So there really is crying in baseball? http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/30/us/wil...s-trade-rumor/

Poor Wilmer!

Dave128 · 07-31-2015, 12:58 PM

The media needs to leave Wilmer alone. He's been with the organization since he was 16. I'll bet he hasn't really seen his biological family much since then and considers the Mets is family. I was almost in tears myself when all of this was going on during the game.

GreekGodX · 07-31-2015, 03:11 PM

I'm taking full credit for bringing Cespedes to the Mets. He wanted to join me in Queens for the rest of the season.

icehog3 · 07-31-2015, 05:10 PM

Or maybe he just wanted off a sinking ship.....

kelmac07 · 08-01-2015, 06:15 PM

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Or maybe he just wanted off a sinking ship.....

To climb aboard another Tom?

Dave128 · 08-03-2015, 11:30 AM

I'm pretty pleased at how well the Mets are doing after the All Star break....so far.

kelmac07 · 08-03-2015, 06:07 PM

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I'm pretty pleased at how well the Mets are doing after the All Star break....so far.

Likewise Dave.

BigAsh · 08-28-2015, 11:26 AM

Let's go Mets!...playing some inspired baseball

Dave128 · 08-28-2015, 01:45 PM

Agreed, Keith.

kelmac07 · 08-28-2015, 02:07 PM

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Let's go Mets!...playing some inspired baseball

Hoping we can keep it going.

kelmac07 · 09-26-2015, 06:25 PM

Congrats to my fellow NY Mets fans.

07-24-2015, 11:12 AM	#81
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... It is sad that the loyal devoted Met fans feel they need to address the hitting problems of their team, which the owner seems to ignore. It is sadder that they believe a "mere" $3 million will procure a batter of sufficient impact to significantly address this issue. It is saddest of all that, as of the last time I checked, the project has raised pledges of only 750 bucks. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

07-24-2015, 05:15 PM	#82
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... Mets acquire 36 yr old 3B Juan Uribe and OF Kelly Johnson from the Braves. That sounds promising Stuff like that makes it hard to root for the Mets. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

07-24-2015, 08:12 PM	#85
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... Re the trade, I am always torn when it comes to swapping young arms for old bats. True, you might be selling the future away for the chance that the pieces you get today have enough gas left to get you over the hill. Yet though those 20+ pitchers, who may or may not develop into 20+ winners, could also throw their very last baseball with their very next pitch. Arms are fragile. Bats can be swung by old men with lame shanks. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

07-26-2015, 07:22 PM	#87
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... Familia blew a masterful start by deGrom, but Uribe wins it in the 10th with a walk off. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-26-2015, 07:37 PM	#88
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... So far Uribe and Johnson have paid off for their new team. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

07-31-2015, 11:29 AM	#90
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... So there really is crying in baseball? http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/30/us/wil...s-trade-rumor/ Poor Wilmer! __________________ Keith

07-31-2015, 12:58 PM	#91
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... The media needs to leave Wilmer alone. He's been with the organization since he was 16. I'll bet he hasn't really seen his biological family much since then and considers the Mets is family. I was almost in tears myself when all of this was going on during the game. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

07-31-2015, 03:11 PM	#92
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... I'm taking full credit for bringing Cespedes to the Mets. He wanted to join me in Queens for the rest of the season. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

07-31-2015, 05:10 PM	#93
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,257 Trading: (60)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... Or maybe he just wanted off a sinking ship..... __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... I'm pretty pleased at how well the Mets are doing after the All Star break....so far. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

08-28-2015, 11:26 AM	#97
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... Let's go Mets!...playing some inspired baseball __________________ Keith

08-28-2015, 01:45 PM	#98
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... Agreed, Keith. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

09-26-2015, 06:25 PM	#100
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Mets Banter 2015... Congrats to my fellow NY Mets fans. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"