en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/481160 Comments by ravi3 http://theropolitans.com/2009/06/parnell-in-sixth.html#IDComment23061062 Personally, I didn't have a problem with Parnell coming on in the 6th inning. It was a high leverage situation, with one of the team's better hitters (though he bats 8th), with the Bucs down two and two runners on. Feliciano came on and did a great job, and turned it over to Putz in the 8th inning, with one on and one out, and the bottom of t he Pirate lineup coming up. Parnell has been that reliever who comes in the game in those critical moments, be it the 6th, 7th or 8th. At the same time, I like the way the bullpen will shape up with Putz out of the picture. You've got Parnell in the 8th, with the combo of Stokes, Green, and Feliciano to handle the 6th and 7th if necessary. Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:51:18 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2009/06/parnell-in-sixth.html#IDComment23061062 http://theropolitans.com/2009/05/twitter-poll-whos-to-blame.html#IDComment21308651 Definitely Reyes...Even if Manual keeps in Santana, or brings in Stokes to face Diaz, there is no guarantee that the Mets get out of the inning unscathed. What we DO know, is that had Reyes made the play on McCann's grounder, then the inning ends with the score tied 1-1. Tue, 12 May 2009 15:40:30 +0000 http://theropolitans.com/2009/05/twitter-poll-whos-to-blame.html#IDComment21308651 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/five-facts-five-thoughts/#IDComment19137821 Whether Jackie Robinson played for the Mets or not is irrelevent. The fact is Jackie is a trailblazing pioneer, who transcended baseball, and his contribution to American society deserves to be honored. One of the most important events in all of sports, all of American history happened right here in New York, when Jackie officially broke the color barrier, and single handedly proved that all people are in fact equal, regardless of the color of their skin. It is for THOSE reasons that the rotunda is named for him. As for the blue and orange, that color scheme would be very very garish in what is a beautiful stadium. The biggest thing for me is that the different clubs and stuff could have easily been a nod to Met history. The Ebbets club could be the Shea club Excelsior = Seaver, and so on. Ultimately, though its all minor gripes on a great new park. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:00:37 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/five-facts-five-thoughts/#IDComment19137821 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/read-today-in-the-nl-east-83/#IDComment19113602 Too early for Thole I think. He'll be more of an end of season call-up if anything. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:42:57 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/read-today-in-the-nl-east-83/#IDComment19113602 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/16/live-blogging-from-citi-field-2/#IDComment18884050 Matt, as a GM, much of Omar Minaya's work is done in the spotlight so to speak, such as player acquisitions. However, what are the day to day things that he does behind the scenes? ____Also, I am very curious about how initial discussions regarding trades take place..does he just call another team's GM, and express interest? In the cases when he finds a player whom he believes is undervalued (i.e. Nady, Maine, etc) how does he initiate dialogue with the respective player's GM? Is it any different? Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:13:00 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/16/live-blogging-from-citi-field-2/#IDComment18884050 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/15/news-pelfrey-has-tendonitis/#IDComment18779063 Normally this wouldn't concern me, but wasn't Wagner initially diagnosed with forearm tendonitis? Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:45:45 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/15/news-pelfrey-has-tendonitis/#IDComment18779063 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/14/news-billy-wagner-throws-a-baseball/#IDComment18736638 Obviously, this is good to hear, but with so much recovery time left, and so much potential for set backs, this is a non-story. I'll be much more interested when he starts doing simulated games, which will likely be sometime in July, assuming a September return date. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:36:13 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/14/news-billy-wagner-throws-a-baseball/#IDComment18736638 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/14/quote-its-great-talking-to-a-pope/#IDComment18727314 Once Francessa learns that JJ was sarcastic, I'm sure he'll cook up a story about how JJ is NO Nick Swisher (who pitched last night also), that he absolutely hates in NY, and that his clubhouse sources tell him that he and K-Rod got into a fist fight. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:09:58 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/14/quote-its-great-talking-to-a-pope/#IDComment18727314 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/read-today-in-the-nl-east-80/#IDComment18680853 I agree, part of it is the Mets "not showing up"..plus my comment was more geared toward the Braves and Fish, who defintely played up against the Mets, and not so much against other NL East teams...For instance, the Braves went 0-9 against the Phils at Turner Field last season... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:50:31 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/read-today-in-the-nl-east-80/#IDComment18680853 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/read-today-in-the-nl-east-80/#IDComment18677962 $10 says the Nats continue to lie down while the Phillies visit, only to channel the 1994 Montreal Expos when playing the Metsies... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:34:11 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/read-today-in-the-nl-east-80/#IDComment18677962 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/note-manuel-to-treat-defense-like-offense/#IDComment18668586 Yesterday's loss was unfortunate, because it overshadowed a dominant outing by Johan, who is in Cy Young form a bit early. That being said, Murph's miscue was expected...we knew that Murphy would remind us that he was a converted infielder, but obviously the timing could have been better. For now, this is the price we pay for having Daniel in the lineup. His bat won the Mets first game, and his glove lost their 6th game. Murphy has looked better in the field so far this year, and hopefully he can continue to improve going forward. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:28:48 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/note-manuel-to-treat-defense-like-offense/#IDComment18668586 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/read-today-in-the-nl-east-75/#IDComment18105414 "The Phillies were 14-4 against the Braves last season and 9-0 at Turner Field." Hopefully the Braves decide to actually play the Phillies, instead of just rolling over for them...Its ridiculous how much they stepped up against the Mets, while getting owned by Philly Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:45:58 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/read-today-in-the-nl-east-75/#IDComment18105414 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18098388 I agree..I was just going for the obvious/awful pun....Gotta get used to them with baseball season about to start. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 18:03:20 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18098388 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18098173 Well, you'll have plenty of chances to soak tonite, thats for sure. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 17:57:51 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18098173 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18097788 For what it is worth, I looked at the weather radar on weather.com...there is a band of rain which is just about leaving the city, and there doesn't appear to be anything behind it. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 17:47:39 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18097788 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/nyp-mets-close-to-signing-gary-sheffield/#IDComment18096847 I was against his at first. However, the Mets seemed to have a hedge against downside risk, telling Sheff up front that he has to perform to play, as well as maintaining the ability to cut him w ithout a big hit, if any of his other issues arise. From a baseball standpoint, it makes sense, provided he can rebound somewhat from last year. At the cost of $400K, and Marlon Anderson, why not? Fri, 3 Apr 2009 17:31:46 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/nyp-mets-close-to-signing-gary-sheffield/#IDComment18096847 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18096603 For what its worth, the rain has lighted up quite a bit in the city. I've also seen reports that the rain will at least lighted by game time. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 17:30:44 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18096603