[quote="Spocky Ramone" post=304418][quote="mjmaherjr" post=304416]I hate the Wilpons[/quote]
How did I miss this? If you all think I was kvetching too much before, you’re in for a real roller coaster ride now![/quote]
Breaking up the 86 Mets by not signing Ray Knight.
And trading Kevin “World” Mitchell because he would be a bad influence on Darryl and Doc - LOL!
Moving Jose Reyes to second to accommodate Kaz Matsui.
Moving Mike Piazza to first base.
Jason Bay, Jeromy Burnett, Kevin Appier, Mo Vaughn, George Foster.
Bernard Gilkey has a huge season. They allow him to film Men In Black, he gets hit in the head by that fly ball and is never the same.
Building a stadium that in no way, shape, or form plays to the strengths of your then HOF-bound team captain. In fact, it neutralized his offensive potency. Brilliant. But at least it reminds us of the team that bailed on NY, that makes it all better.
I remember the Mets’ first game at Ebbetts Field East. Mike Pelphrey was on the mound, Jody Gerut was leading off for the Milwaukee Beers. I kept thinking “Don’t give up a home run on the first pitch”. Big Pelph came through. He had the decency to not give up the homer until his third pitch.
Renegotiating Bobby Bo’s contract because they can make more money with Bernie Madoff. So now we get a yearly reminder of their buffoonery. At least it’s got a shelf life... only 17 more years to go.
They could have paid him 5.9 million, but instead will wind up paying him 29.8 million. Great negotiating there. Proof that superior ability in one area (in this case, real estate), doesn’t equate to competence in any other area. I could list all of those areas of insufficiency, but that will only exacerbate my rage.
Having to move the fences in after the initial season because, well, they botched it. Badly. Should have kept Shea. Shea was a dump. But it was OUR dump. And it was not without it’s charm. Plus, I could park at K2, quickly bang a right out of the parking lot, tear up Roosevelt Ave, and head for the LIE via College Point Blvd. Now they funnel you to the Northern (State or Blvd). Either way, bogus.
That @#$**%! Carlos Beltran (not a) foul ball, that taints Nohan’s No-No. I always knew their first no hitter would have some type of asterisk, I just figured it would be a run on no hits.
They allowed Jim Duquette to trade Scott Kazmir for Víctor Zambrano. Scintillating. From the font of all knowledge, Wikipedia:
“In 2003, he led the American League in walks, wild pitches, and hit batsmen, and in walks and wild pitches again in 2004, despite being traded to the National League at midseason“. What were they thinking? How can we suck both right now and for years to come? I know, trade our highly touted first round draft pick fireballer for a guy who is a proven train wreck. But, hey, he’s a switch hitter, the Rays don’t know what they’re giving up, he’ll give Rey Ordonez some much needed protection in the lineup.
Thor, The Dark Knight, Captain America. Cool nicknames that don’t keep you off the DL.
Why no love for Nolan Ryan? One of the most electric pitchers of all time. He’s got one WS ring, and it’s with the Miracle Mets. Why no accolades or special day? Not even one? Ever?
Vince Coleman and Brett Saberhagen. Their antics were embarrassing.
Trading away possible HOFer Jeff Kent because he wanted to play second, the Mets wanted him at third.
And what, you ask, is warming up in the bullpen? Let us speculate...
Botching a deal with Jacob deGrom
Trading away Noah Syndergaard to the Yankees for a bag of balls and the rights to sign Bernie Williams, should he decide to put the guitar down
Not spending money because they let David Wright suit up for a weekend and now they have to pay him.
Signing Bartolo to a 5 year contract. With a player option for another 3 years.
Less than 3 months to spring training!