Comments on: HOT STUFF CAN’T GET ENOUGH!!! http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/ A daily account of the trials and tribulations of the New York Mets. Contact me at sinymets@aol.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:37:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Rich http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-81640 Rich Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:13:45 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=488#comment-81640 Marlon did his chart on "the road to 92 wins". He is a leader, and David is right, he is best when coming off the bench, like the rest of the subs. Hopefully, Omar does not give up what we have left to get a fill-in starter. Let us NEVER forget that this is the man who got Bartolo Colon for Brandon Philips, Grady Sizemore, and Cliff Lee. That does not get a lot of air, and people talk about Ryan for Fergosi, but that move by Omar may be the worst in history. I do not trust that guy as far as I can throw him, bottom line.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('81640','Rich'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('81640','Rich','Marlon did his chart on \"the road to 92 wins\". He is a leader, and David is right, he is best when coming off the bench, like the rest of the subs. Hopefully, Omar does not give up what we have left to get a fill-in starter. Let us NEVER forget that this is the man who got Bartolo Colon for Brandon Philips, Grady Sizemore, and Cliff Lee. That does not get a lot of air, and people talk about Ryan for Fergosi, but that move by Omar may be the worst in history. I do not trust that guy as far as I can throw him, bottom line.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Marlon did his chart on “the road to 92 wins”. He is a leader, and David is right, he is best when coming off the bench, like the rest of the subs. Hopefully, Omar does not give up what we have left to get a fill-in starter. Let us NEVER forget that this is the man who got Bartolo Colon for Brandon Philips, Grady Sizemore, and Cliff Lee. That does not get a lot of air, and people talk about Ryan for Fergosi, but that move by Omar may be the worst in history. I do not trust that guy as far as I can throw him, bottom line.
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]]> By: David in Manhattan http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-81365 David in Manhattan Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:53:25 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=488#comment-81365 Speaking of Anderson, at the Mets web page, there is a positive piece on how he stepped up back in June, after the loss of 4 straight to the Padres, and challenged the team to get to the post-season. Here is the link: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080721&content_id=3166624&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('81365','David in Manhattan'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('81365','David in Manhattan','Speaking of Anderson, at the Mets web page, there is a positive piece on how he stepped up back in June, after the loss of 4 straight to the Padres, and challenged the team to get to the post-season.\r\nHere is the link:\r\nhttp:\/\/newyork.mets.mlb.com\/news\/article.jsp?ymd=20080721&content_id=3166624&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Speaking of Anderson, at the Mets web page, there is a positive piece on how he stepped up back in June, after the loss of 4 straight to the Padres, and challenged the team to get to the post-season.
Here is the link:
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080721&content_id=3166624&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym
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]]> By: David in Manhattan http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-81220 David in Manhattan Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:41:10 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=488#comment-81220 Marlon Anderson has been a big help the past few years...but is he done or just out of sync this season? He may yet step up for us this year. But his role is off the bench, and an occasional fill-in start; and the same goes for Endy, Tatis, Easley, Evans, and Argenis Reyes... The problem we have is that fully three regular positions are regularly not being filled by regulars. For now the Gangsta is working his magic, but I don't think these bench guys can keep on performing like this all the way to October. Take Easley - he is 38...if he is our day-to-day 2B, his joints are gonna wear down. It seems that Omar needs to go get us at least one outfielder, and not Barry Bonds, please.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('81220','David in Manhattan'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('81220','David in Manhattan','Marlon Anderson has been a big help the past few years...but is he done or just out of sync this season? He may yet step up for us this year. But his role is off the bench, and an occasional fill-in start; and the same goes for Endy, Tatis, Easley, Evans, and Argenis Reyes...\r\n\r\nThe problem we have is that fully three regular positions are regularly not being filled by regulars. For now the Gangsta is working his magic, but I don\'t think these bench guys can keep on performing like this all the way to October. Take Easley - he is 38...if he is our day-to-day 2B, his joints are gonna wear down. It seems that Omar needs to go get us at least one outfielder, and not Barry Bonds, please.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Marlon Anderson has been a big help the past few years…but is he done or just out of sync this season? He may yet step up for us this year. But his role is off the bench, and an occasional fill-in start; and the same goes for Endy, Tatis, Easley, Evans, and Argenis Reyes…

The problem we have is that fully three regular positions are regularly not being filled by regulars. For now the Gangsta is working his magic, but I don’t think these bench guys can keep on performing like this all the way to October. Take Easley – he is 38…if he is our day-to-day 2B, his joints are gonna wear down. It seems that Omar needs to go get us at least one outfielder, and not Barry Bonds, please.

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]]> By: Rich http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-80743 Rich Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:51:14 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=488#comment-80743 Anderson is a solid, lefty bat off the bench. His numbers aren't so good this year, but as a veteran he knows what to do. He can also play 1B in a pinch. The problem is he is not an OF and he looks bad out there. So, let's keep him in a role where he has been successful, and stop using him out of position. What's the alternative (assuming Endy plays a fair amount of OF for the rest of the year)?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('80743','Rich'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('80743','Rich','Anderson is a solid, lefty bat off the bench. His numbers aren\'t so good this year, but as a veteran he knows what to do. He can also play 1B in a pinch. The problem is he is not an OF and he looks bad out there. So, let\'s keep him in a role where he has been successful, and stop using him out of position. What\'s the alternative (assuming Endy plays a fair amount of OF for the rest of the year)?'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Anderson is a solid, lefty bat off the bench. His numbers aren’t so good this year, but as a veteran he knows what to do. He can also play 1B in a pinch. The problem is he is not an OF and he looks bad out there. So, let’s keep him in a role where he has been successful, and stop using him out of position. What’s the alternative (assuming Endy plays a fair amount of OF for the rest of the year)?
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]]> By: Frank from Jersey http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-80740 Frank from Jersey Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:25:29 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=488#comment-80740 Giving Delgado a 4 year contract would be as ludacris as giving, say, Luis Castillo a 4 year contract - Nobody in their right mind would do that...oh wait, nevermind ;)<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('80740','Frank from Jersey'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('80740','Frank from Jersey','Giving Delgado a 4 year contract would be as ludacris as giving, say, Luis Castillo a 4 year contract - Nobody in their right mind would do that...oh wait, nevermind ;)'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Giving Delgado a 4 year contract would be as ludacris as giving, say, Luis Castillo a 4 year contract – Nobody in their right mind would do that…oh wait, nevermind ;)
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]]> By: jules http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-80734 jules Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:02:46 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=488#comment-80734 you know who "saw" Delgado boosting his numbers coming? My co-worker. And dammit he will not shut up about it now. Of course he's still talking nonsense like giving Delgado a 4 year contract after this season. Why DO we need Marlon Anderson?<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('80734','jules'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('80734','jules','you know who \"saw\" Delgado boosting his numbers coming? My co-worker. And dammit he will not shut up about it now. Of course he\'s still talking nonsense like giving Delgado a 4 year contract after this season. \r\n\r\nWhy DO we need Marlon Anderson?'); return false;">Quote</a></div> you know who “saw” Delgado boosting his numbers coming? My co-worker. And dammit he will not shut up about it now. Of course he’s still talking nonsense like giving Delgado a 4 year contract after this season.

Why DO we need Marlon Anderson?

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]]> By: Frank from Jersey http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-80727 Frank from Jersey Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:22:15 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=488#comment-80727 When we first got Manuel as bench coach I was excited because I remember reading a great article about him in Sports Illustrated when he won manager of the year back in 2000 or 2001. I would also agree that this is a different team under him. Lets hope we can keep it up and knock the Phils out. The only thing that would be a real set back would be getting swept.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('80727','Frank from Jersey'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('80727','Frank from Jersey','When we first got Manuel as bench coach I was excited because I remember reading a great article about him in Sports Illustrated when he won manager of the year back in 2000 or 2001. I would also agree that this is a different team under him. Lets hope we can keep it up and knock the Phils out. The only thing that would be a real set back would be getting swept.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> When we first got Manuel as bench coach I was excited because I remember reading a great article about him in Sports Illustrated when he won manager of the year back in 2000 or 2001. I would also agree that this is a different team under him. Lets hope we can keep it up and knock the Phils out. The only thing that would be a real set back would be getting swept.
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]]> By: David in Manhattan http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-80709 David in Manhattan Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:05:01 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=488#comment-80709 Delgado’s resurgence coincides with the change of manager, the J-Gangsta tenure.

And the re-emergence of José Reyes as a major force has been during the same month.

The Mets winning games that they trailed after 6 innings, and even after 8, also coincides with the post-Willie period.

And more hustle and grit and wins, despite all the same injuries and age and so forth.

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]]> By: Frank from Jersey http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2008/07/21/hot-stuff-cant-get-enough/comment-page-1/#comment-80681 Frank from Jersey Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:58:57 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=488#comment-80681 Here is what worries me about the series with the Reds: They are one of the worst teams in baseball and if you think about it, we could have very easily been swept in a 4 game series by them. They won 2 easily. We won 2 also but one was a 9th inning comeback and the other was in extra innings so we could have easily been swept by them. That is scary. You may argue that the good teams win those games (the comeback and the extra innings) and I will agree with you BUT we still could have been swept. And I agree with you on Wagner. If he is shutdown for any period of time, we may be in real trouble. Unless Kunz is 3-0 with 15 saves and a 1.53 (or something like that) I don't see bringing him up and putting all that pressure on him to fill Wagner's shoes in a newly created pennant race. You have to go with one of the guys we have now and that is the scary thought! Would be nice to trade for that lefty from Colorado but I know we have nothing to trade with. Sorry to hear about your all star team too! You said the defense hurt you and I'm sure it did but it sounds more like your offense hurt you more - 2 runs total in 2 games was it? They must have been watching too much of the mets from the first 2.5 months of the season!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('80681','Frank from Jersey'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('80681','Frank from Jersey','Here is what worries me about the series with the Reds: They are one of the worst teams in baseball and if you think about it, we could have very easily been swept in a 4 game series by them. They won 2 easily. We won 2 also but one was a 9th inning comeback and the other was in extra innings so we could have easily been swept by them. That is scary. You may argue that the good teams win those games (the comeback and the extra innings) and I will agree with you BUT we still could have been swept.\r\n\r\nAnd I agree with you on Wagner. If he is shutdown for any period of time, we may be in real trouble. Unless Kunz is 3-0 with 15 saves and a 1.53 (or something like that) I don\'t see bringing him up and putting all that pressure on him to fill Wagner\'s shoes in a newly created pennant race. You have to go with one of the guys we have now and that is the scary thought! Would be nice to trade for that lefty from Colorado but I know we have nothing to trade with.\r\n\r\nSorry to hear about your all star team too! You said the defense hurt you and I\'m sure it did but it sounds more like your offense hurt you more - 2 runs total in 2 games was it? They must have been watching too much of the mets from the first 2.5 months of the season!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Here is what worries me about the series with the Reds: They are one of the worst teams in baseball and if you think about it, we could have very easily been swept in a 4 game series by them. They won 2 easily. We won 2 also but one was a 9th inning comeback and the other was in extra innings so we could have easily been swept by them. That is scary. You may argue that the good teams win those games (the comeback and the extra innings) and I will agree with you BUT we still could have been swept.

And I agree with you on Wagner. If he is shutdown for any period of time, we may be in real trouble. Unless Kunz is 3-0 with 15 saves and a 1.53 (or something like that) I don’t see bringing him up and putting all that pressure on him to fill Wagner’s shoes in a newly created pennant race. You have to go with one of the guys we have now and that is the scary thought! Would be nice to trade for that lefty from Colorado but I know we have nothing to trade with.

Sorry to hear about your all star team too! You said the defense hurt you and I’m sure it did but it sounds more like your offense hurt you more – 2 runs total in 2 games was it? They must have been watching too much of the mets from the first 2.5 months of the season!

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