2008 New York Mets

yosi1

rhinomagic wrote:

I had the same thought. I'd be willing to buy the max (6, I think) if I win the right to purchase.

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Me too. And Metsy is down.

rhinomagic

yosi wrote:

Me too. And Metsy is down.

word :cool:

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rhinomagic

As corny as it is, I'm glad to know this won't die with Shea Stadium:

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2008/02/12/2008-02-12_home_run_apple_will_follow_mets_to_new_c.html?ref=rss

Viva Los Mets!

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yosi1

No who doesn't love this?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/metsblog/2268597155/sizes/o/in/set-72157603918335122/

Spring training makes me happy!

kenshunt

Baseball is just around the corner, let the snooze feast begin.

rhinomagic

yosi wrote:

No who doesn't love this?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/metsblog/2268597155/sizes/o/in/set-72157603918335122/

Spring training makes me happy!

Read this.

My favorite part:

Pedro Martinez was a hit his first day in Mets camp, first saying that he's feeling better than at any time since late in 1998, next finally admitting he's the prima donna he's been accused of being, then proclaiming, "I dominated that era ... and I did it clean!''

Martinez explained that since he is blessed with a small frame, he has to be a prima donna to protect himself. He has always been on his own program, and it's hard to argue with it, whatever it is.

The subject of Roger Clemens came up, and while Martinez didn't comment on Clemens, he did colorfully state that he favors ramped-up testing. "We have to go to the restroom and pee ... to be honest with you. I wish they could check every day."

Martinez said he never took performance-enhancing drugs. Instead, he said, "All I could take were two Advils, a cup of coffee, a mango and an egg.'' Now there's a recipe for success few could repeat.


Looks like Petey is back in fine form. Makes me grin

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yosi1

rhinomagic wrote:

Read this.

My favorite part:

Pedro Martinez was a hit his first day in Mets camp, first saying that he's feeling better than at any time since late in 1998, next finally admitting he's the prima donna he's been accused of being, then proclaiming, "I dominated that era ... and I did it clean!''

Martinez explained that since he is blessed with a small frame, he has to be a prima donna to protect himself. He has always been on his own program, and it's hard to argue with it, whatever it is.

The subject of Roger Clemens came up, and while Martinez didn't comment on Clemens, he did colorfully state that he favors ramped-up testing. "We have to go to the restroom and pee ... to be honest with you. I wish they could check every day."

Martinez said he never took performance-enhancing drugs. Instead, he said, "All I could take were two Advils, a cup of coffee, a mango and an egg.'' Now there's a recipe for success few could repeat.


Looks like Petey is back in fine form. Makes me grin

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Me too.

If this picture doesn't make you excited as a Mets fan, nothing will

http://www.flickr.com/photos/metsblog/2268648481/sizes/o/in/set-72157603918335122/

rhinomagic

yosi wrote:

Me too.

If this picture doesn't make you excited as a Mets fan, nothing will

http://www.flickr.com/photos/metsblog/2268648481/sizes/o/in/set-72157603918335122/

Thanks for sharing! This should be a very fun year for us.

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jamminpearls

rhinomagic wrote:

Thanks for sharing! This should be a very fun year for us.

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yeah a fun yr taking 2nd in the east again

yosi1

jamminpearls wrote:

yeah a fun yr taking 2nd in the east again

Yea right. Go back to your Philly thread ya jerk.

rhinomagic wrote:

Thanks for sharing! This should be a very fun year for us.

Yea, if you haven't seen it there is this awesome blog, aptly named http://www.Metsblog.com, which actually has a contract with SNY so there is tons of information and stuff about the Mets over there. You should definitely check it out.

rhinomagic

yosi wrote:

Yea right. Go back to your Philly thread ya jerk.



Yea, if you haven't seen it there is this awesome blog, aptly named http://www.Metsblog.com, which actually has a contract with SNY so there is tons of information and stuff about the Mets over there. You should definitely check it out.

Thanks again! I read Mets Geek for most of my analysis, but I will give a long look to MetsBlog as well.

I went to a ballpark today and saw some live baseball. It's a beautiful Saturday in Tallahassee, Florida, so I went to the university baseball stadium and watched FSU's annual Fan Day Scrimmage. I know it's not quite major leaguers, but it was good to see some guys in uniform playing baseball.

The 'Noles are playing in an exhibition against the Phillies in a couple of weeks, so maybe they can pitch 'em high and tight

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rhinomagic

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/02/16/mets.beltram.ap/index.html

"Let me tell you this: Without Santana, we felt as a team that we have a chance to win in our division. With him now, I have no doubt that we're going to win in our division," Beltran said. "So this year, to Jimmy Rollins -- we are the team to beat!"



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yosi1

rhinomagic wrote:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/02/16/mets.beltram.ap/index.html

"Let me tell you this: Without Santana, we felt as a team that we have a chance to win in our division. With him now, I have no doubt that we're going to win in our division," Beltran said. "So this year, to Jimmy Rollins -- we are the team to beat!"



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I saw that. Can't believe it came from him, but I am in no way upset!

yosi1

Need a new hat. Thinking about this one. Classic and fitted. How do I tell what size I need?

http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1734819&cp=1452359.1452831.1454576

Fighting Hellfish

much better than those lousy spring traing hats (and uniforms) that Interim Commissioner For Life Bud Selig forced all the teams to switch to last year.

rhinomagic

yosi wrote:

Need a new hat. Thinking about this one. Classic and fitted. How do I tell what size I need?

http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1734819&cp=1452359.1452831.1454576

Brother yosi, the hat sizing link is in the right-hand frame of the page you linked

Here's the size chart: Measure Your Head.

I have that exact hat (and about three other Mets caps). The Franchise is by far my favorite.

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yosi1

rhinomagic wrote:

Brother yosi, the hat sizing link is in the right-hand frame of the page you linked

Here's the size chart: Measure Your Head.

I have that exact hat (and about three other Mets caps). The Franchise is by far my favorite.

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Whoops, thanks for pointing that out .

intodeep

Jose Reyes said Tuesday that he'll be "taking this year more seriously" by avoiding celebratory handshakes and other on-field antics that could upset opponents.

"I'm going to enjoy the game, but I'm not going to do the handshakes with the guys," Reyes said. "I don't want people to talk about that. I just want to play baseball. I want to take care of business on the field. When people see me in the dugout, and they see me not smiling, they'll be saying, 'What's wrong with Jose?' Nothing. I'm just going to be more serious this year."


Interesting...

rhinomagic

intodeep wrote:

Jose Reyes said Tuesday that he'll be "taking this year more seriously" by avoiding celebratory handshakes and other on-field antics that could upset opponents.

"I'm going to enjoy the game, but I'm not going to do the handshakes with the guys," Reyes said. "I don't want people to talk about that. I just want to play baseball. I want to take care of business on the field. When people see me in the dugout, and they see me not smiling, they'll be saying, 'What's wrong with Jose?' Nothing. I'm just going to be more serious this year."


Interesting...

I think he wants to be serious in a way that avoids the late-season slide he experienced in September last year.

And I applaud him for that!

Let's Go Mets!

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rearviewmiror

I always get a XL in the Franchise, but the best idea is to go to a hat shop and test them out. Cause twins enterprises (Right here on Yawkey way baby!) franchise hats can run a little weird. 7 5/8 would be the big end of the XL size, not the average.