gdp's Comments

Remembering Shea : It\'s Banner Day at Shea

Mon, 28 May 2012 01:47:22 +0000

Nice ideas. I enjoyed Banner Day and I really hope that the Mets have it again next season. I found that the banners I liked best were the ones with one simple idea & image - there really wasn't time to appreciate the more detailed ones during the parade.

The 'Ropolitans : Roster speculation, or lack thereof

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:39:36 +0000

It looks like the suspense is down to one bullpen spot, and I can't get that stressed over the choice between Izzy, Manny Acosta, Pat Misch & Blaine Boyer. The 2011 Mets roster may not be built to impress, but I think it's better overall than last year's squad. The rotation will miss Johan Santana, but Chris Young & Chris Capuano look a lot better than John Maine and Oliver Perez. There are similar small improvements in the bullpen and on the bench. I don't know if Brad Emaus is an upgrade over Luis Castillo, but we'll find out soon enough. I'll take a full year of Josh Thole over Rod Barajas, and a gimpy Carlos Beltran over a healthy Jeff Francoeur. The 2011 Mets won't be challenging for the division crown, but they should be able to improve on last year's finish.

The 'Ropolitans : Martino: Perez to be released

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:19:46 +0000

Beltran will be the most obvious choice. I expect him to open the year on the DL, and I doubt a fast start is in the cards. Luis Hernandez is another candidate if Terry Collins gets his (apparent) wish to make him the starting second baseman. There's nothing in his career numbers to suggest he'll even match the overall offensive skills of Luis Castillo

The 'Ropolitans : Who’s your favorite Met? [Twitter Poll]

Sun, 6 Mar 2011 15:13:42 +0000

I'd pick R.A. Dickey, but Jason Isringhausen may win the honor if he makes the team.

The 'Ropolitans : 2011 Mets promotion schedule

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:22:33 +0000

Ah, but the winter hat giveaway is for a Saturday night game in April... I have the feeling it will be appropriate. :)

The 'Ropolitans : #FireSandyAlderson

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:22:57 +0000

I would like the Mets to scrounge around in the couch cushions to find money to sign Chris Young & Jeff Francis. They raised ticket prices for the fans who want to go to weekend games and sit in the upper deck, so they should do what they can to field a competitive team without tying up money in long-term contracts. That said, even if the Mets go into spring training with the team they have now, there is no reason to judge Sandy Alderson until he has at least a full year to implement his plan for the team.

The 'Ropolitans : Mets 2011 Opening Day roster, as of today

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:34:59 +0000

Did I miss the announcement of Chris Young's signing? Also, count me as part of the club that doesn't think Castillo will be around unless he can win the starting second base job in spring training.

OnTheBlack.com - New York Mets Blog | Baseball Video Blog | Mets News : My Irrational Mets Fan Friend

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:55:31 +0000

I don't really have a strong opinion - as fans, we only notice the coaches when something goes wrong. Mookie makes me raise an eyebrow, though. It feels like they wanted to pander to the 86 Met demographic since they never bothered to interview for his position.

The 'Ropolitans : Werth to the Nationals; or How quickly Philly fans turn [Image]

Sun, 5 Dec 2010 21:57:43 +0000

They're going to be paying him until he's 38, and Jayson Werth is not as good a hitter as Adam Dunn. I'm not even sure he'll be average in the Nationals' ballpark. I'm not worried - I'm happy he's not a Phillie.

The 'Ropolitans : Buster hears: Mets close to Chris Young

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:49:11 +0000

If Young is getting a guaranteed contract, a la Kelvim Escobar, I hate the idea. If he's getting a minor league deal (or at worst, close to major league minimum with incentives), it's worth taking a chance to see if he's healthy.

The 'Ropolitans : I don’t have a favorite for manager

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:23:01 +0000

I don't really have a favorite, either. I've had enough of "winning" or "losing" the off-season, and I'm just worried about the actual games on the field. I'd be a little bit happy if Clint Hurdle got the job, because I enjoyed his run with the Rockies and remember him as a Mets minor league manager. But it's not going to upset me if they go in a different direction.

The 'Ropolitans : Is this the best front office in baseball?

Tue, 9 Nov 2010 04:33:31 +0000

I remember being excited about Omar Minaya taking over as GM. Let's wait to see what Mr. Alderson and his lieutenants do before we start praising (or blaming) them.

The 'Ropolitans : Abolish the balk

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:26:59 +0000

I don't see a need to change the balk rule... for the most part, stolen bases are not a big part of the game now. I'd like to make the umpires call the rulebook strikezone again.

The 'Ropolitans : Happy trails to you…

Sun, 3 Oct 2010 23:10:12 +0000

Here's hoping for better days in 2011.

The 'Ropolitans : Please, Texas

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:44:22 +0000

Everybody should be behind this move - the Frenchy fans should be happy to see him get a chance at going to the playoffs.

The 'Ropolitans : Is adding a bat an issue?

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:44:37 +0000

I'd like to add a second baseman, but if the Mets' flexibility is limited I still think that they should focus on the pitching staff. If Jose Reyes gets back soon, I think a lot of the offensive problems will go away... and if he doesn't, I don't see anyone rumored to be available that would help enough.

The 'Ropolitans : Why does this exist? [Image]

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:03:14 +0000

Nice racket. They get you for $10 per ticket "reservation." If your team makes the playoffs, you get to buy the tickets at full face price. If they don't, you're out of luck. Either way, MLB keeps your cash.

The 'Ropolitans : Manuel’s Musing

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:01:43 +0000

Jerry makes some puzzling decisions, and some even more baffling statements. This time, he's right on the money - you can't look to anything other than the lack of offense when your team only scores one run off Livan Hernandez.

The 'Ropolitans : Do not agree

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:23:14 +0000

I don't like Manuel as the Mets' manager. His lineup construction, bullpen use and in-game strategy can be baffling, but that's not the biggest problem. I don't see why you'd want to reward a manager with an extension when he repeatedly throws his own players under the bus.

The 'Ropolitans : Mets sign 25 picks

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:48:32 +0000

This is exciting news for the fans of the Brooklyn Cyclones and the Kingsport Mets... maybe. For the rest of us? Not so much. I only worry about minor leaguers when they make it up to AA and I actually might have a chance to see them play.