Comments on: RANTINGS OF AN ANGRY METS FANS http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/ A daily account of the trials and tribulations of the New York Mets. Contact me at sinymets@aol.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:38:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steve_B http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-159025 Steve_B Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:31:47 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=2198#comment-159025 oh calm down the whole lot of ya! i'm as big a mets fan as there is,and while they do make moves that make everyone scratch their heads,it's no need to have a gran mal seizure over them. things happen that we don't like and can't control,there's no sense in freaking out or being a negative nellie about every single little thing. the mets blog site is a prime example of that. reactionary,knee jerk hostility and negative attitude. please don't let this site turn into that,it would be a shame.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('159025','Steve_B'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('159025','Steve_B','oh calm down the whole lot of ya! i\'m as big a mets fan as there is,and while they do make moves that make everyone scratch their heads,it\'s no need to have a gran mal seizure over them. things happen that we don\'t like and can\'t control,there\'s no sense in freaking out or being a negative nellie about every single little thing. the mets blog site is a prime example of that. reactionary,knee jerk hostility and negative attitude. please don\'t let this site turn into that,it would be a shame.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> oh calm down the whole lot of ya! i’m as big a mets fan as there is,and while they do make moves that make everyone scratch their heads,it’s no need to have a gran mal seizure over them. things happen that we don’t like and can’t control,there’s no sense in freaking out or being a negative nellie about every single little thing. the mets blog site is a prime example of that. reactionary,knee jerk hostility and negative attitude. please don’t let this site turn into that,it would be a shame.
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]]> By: Eagle http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-158650 Eagle Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:07:58 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=2198#comment-158650 This is a keeper. Impossible to disagree. I know their politics aren't yours, but maybe we need a Tea Party type revolt against the club? English soccer fans are much better at expressing frustration with their clubs' management. I only wish we could tap into their ability to organize real anger and force the clubs' hands.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('158650','Eagle'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('158650','Eagle','This is a keeper. Impossible to disagree.\r\n\r\nI know their politics aren\'t yours, but maybe we need a Tea Party type revolt against the club?\r\n\r\nEnglish soccer fans are much better at expressing frustration with their clubs\' management. I only wish we could tap into their ability to organize real anger and force the clubs\' hands.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> This is a keeper. Impossible to disagree.

I know their politics aren’t yours, but maybe we need a Tea Party type revolt against the club?

English soccer fans are much better at expressing frustration with their clubs’ management. I only wish we could tap into their ability to organize real anger and force the clubs’ hands.

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]]> By: James Preller http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-158644 James Preller Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:50:39 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=2198#comment-158644 To me, it's on the fringes that you can see the intelligence of an organization, because the playing field is balanced. It's not about money, it about having a plan, an ability to evaluate talent, an understanding of the game. I don't buy the concept of, "He's a 25th guy, it doesn't matter." So, yes, righteous bafflement over an organization that doesn't seem to have a clue. One thing is clear: What the Angels did -- eat a terrible contract, make a mistake and then move on -- is something this organization would NEVER, EVER do. We don't eat bad contracts; we allow bad contracts to eat us. Very sad and frustrating. When I watch this organization, I simply don't see a great that is dedicated to the idea of excellence. They are not interested in being the best. When Wilpon forced out Doubleday, I immediately thought, "The wrong guy bought the team." We were in the snowy forest and came across two paths -- and went in the wrong direction. Great blog, thanks. JP<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('158644','James Preller'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('158644','James Preller','To me, it\'s on the fringes that you can see the intelligence of an organization, because the playing field is balanced. It\'s not about money, it about having a plan, an ability to evaluate talent, an understanding of the game. I don\'t buy the concept of, \"He\'s a 25th guy, it doesn\'t matter.\" So, yes, righteous bafflement over an organization that doesn\'t seem to have a clue. \r\n\r\nOne thing is clear: What the Angels did -- eat a terrible contract, make a mistake and then move on -- is something this organization would NEVER, EVER do. We don\'t eat bad contracts; we allow bad contracts to eat us. Very sad and frustrating.\r\n\r\nWhen I watch this organization, I simply don\'t see a great that is dedicated to the idea of excellence. They are not interested in being the best. When Wilpon forced out Doubleday, I immediately thought, \"The wrong guy bought the team.\" We were in the snowy forest and came across two paths -- and went in the wrong direction.\r\n\r\nGreat blog, thanks.\r\n\r\nJP'); return false;">Quote</a></div> To me, it’s on the fringes that you can see the intelligence of an organization, because the playing field is balanced. It’s not about money, it about having a plan, an ability to evaluate talent, an understanding of the game. I don’t buy the concept of, “He’s a 25th guy, it doesn’t matter.” So, yes, righteous bafflement over an organization that doesn’t seem to have a clue.

One thing is clear: What the Angels did — eat a terrible contract, make a mistake and then move on — is something this organization would NEVER, EVER do. We don’t eat bad contracts; we allow bad contracts to eat us. Very sad and frustrating.

When I watch this organization, I simply don’t see a great that is dedicated to the idea of excellence. They are not interested in being the best. When Wilpon forced out Doubleday, I immediately thought, “The wrong guy bought the team.” We were in the snowy forest and came across two paths — and went in the wrong direction.

Great blog, thanks.

JP

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]]> By: Richard Deegan http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-158567 Richard Deegan Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:03:51 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=2198#comment-158567 You want a Jr? A decent one? One with class?Better for the Mets to have made an offer to Rock Raines Jr. 31 y.o. and would produce twice as much as Stripeless Sarge if given the chance.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('158567','Richard Deegan'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('158567','Richard Deegan','You want a Jr? A decent one? One with class?Better for the Mets to have made an offer to Rock Raines Jr.\r\n31 y.o. and would produce twice as much as Stripeless Sarge if given the chance.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> You want a Jr? A decent one? One with class?Better for the Mets to have made an offer to Rock Raines Jr.
31 y.o. and would produce twice as much as Stripeless Sarge if given the chance.
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]]> By: Mikey boy324 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-158548 Mikey boy324 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:25:18 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=2198#comment-158548 I don't understand the move at all but my main concern is getting Ben sheets and hopefully smoltz if they fail to do that then I might just flip my lid like krane just did...<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('158548','Mikey boy324'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('158548','Mikey boy324','I don\'t understand the move at all but my main concern is getting Ben sheets and hopefully smoltz if they fail to do that then I might just flip my lid like krane just did...'); return false;">Quote</a></div> I don’t understand the move at all but my main concern is getting Ben sheets and hopefully smoltz if they fail to do that then I might just flip my lid like krane just did…
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]]> By: Rich http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-158545 Rich Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:11:18 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=2198#comment-158545 The idea of having a fan fest with all proceeds going to Haiti is GREAT! It was in the news that the Highlanders donated $500K after the first quake. The objective isn't to one-up them, but to do the right thing. A point sorely lost on this organization.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('158545','Rich'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('158545','Rich','The idea of having a fan fest with all proceeds going to Haiti is GREAT! It was in the news that the Highlanders donated $500K after the first quake. The objective isn\'t to one-up them, but to do the right thing. A point sorely lost on this organization.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> The idea of having a fan fest with all proceeds going to Haiti is GREAT! It was in the news that the Highlanders donated $500K after the first quake. The objective isn’t to one-up them, but to do the right thing. A point sorely lost on this organization.
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]]> By: Michael http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-158541 Michael Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:20:27 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=2198#comment-158541 And one more obvious point: F-Mart better tear up AAA pitching this year or he's washed at 21+.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('158541','Michael'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('158541','Michael','And one more obvious point:\r\n\r\nF-Mart better tear up AAA pitching this year or he\'s washed at 21+.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> And one more obvious point:

F-Mart better tear up AAA pitching this year or he’s washed at 21+.

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]]> By: pfh64 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-158540 pfh64 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:02:20 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=2198#comment-158540 Krane, when I was learning the 80s version of radio at ASU, we would have occassionally have to edit some reel to reel tapes for a "LOOP"...you might want to figure out if there is a blog version of this, so that every time Teflon Omar makes a move, you can just repeat what has already been said. It is amazing how many of these Omar transactions can have the same comments written about them. Our friends at the blog that is hooked up with SNY (not sure what the policy of naming other sites is) have finally come out and said what we have been saying for two years now...in 2004 at his press conference, T.O. said we have to get younger, blah, blah, blah... I will watch this team in 2010, because it is what I do. I live and breathe Mets, I may not know who wore number 32 in 1967, but I know (I was there) that Ralph Garr hit the ball into left centerfield that Don Hahn & Geoerge Theodore met up close and personal on, but I know it will be a long season. I know Krane, that you are fan of that NHL team in Manhattan, but I root further east...and it is a pleasure to watch a team that has a GM with a clearly defined plan that does not include trying to catch lightining in a bottle with every pick up. The bottom line is this: Mr. Wilpon, when will you be sufficiently embarrassed enoug to tell your son, to sit his butt in his office and sign the checks. Tell you GM, basbeall staff & medical staff to pack their bags, and get the heck out. I am brining in real baseball people.<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('158540','pfh64'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('158540','pfh64','Krane, when I was learning the 80s version of radio at ASU, we would have occassionally have to edit some reel to reel tapes for a \"LOOP\"...you might want to figure out if there is a blog version of this, so that every time Teflon Omar makes a move, you can just repeat what has already been said. It is amazing how many of these Omar transactions can have the same comments written about them. Our friends at the blog that is hooked up with SNY (not sure what the policy of naming other sites is) have finally come out and said what we have been saying for two years now...in 2004 at his press conference, T.O. said we have to get younger, blah, blah, blah...\r\n\r\nI will watch this team in 2010, because it is what I do. I live and breathe Mets, I may not know who wore number 32 in 1967, but I know (I was there) that Ralph Garr hit the ball into left centerfield that Don Hahn & Geoerge Theodore met up close and personal on, but I know it will be a long season. I know Krane, that you are fan of that NHL team in Manhattan, but I root further east...and it is a pleasure to watch a team that has a GM with a clearly defined plan that does not include trying to catch lightining in a bottle with every pick up. \r\n\r\nThe bottom line is this:\r\n\r\nMr. Wilpon, when will you be sufficiently embarrassed enoug to tell your son, to sit his butt in his office and sign the checks. Tell you GM, basbeall staff & medical staff to pack their bags, and get the heck out. I am brining in real baseball people.'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Krane, when I was learning the 80s version of radio at ASU, we would have occassionally have to edit some reel to reel tapes for a “LOOP”…you might want to figure out if there is a blog version of this, so that every time Teflon Omar makes a move, you can just repeat what has already been said. It is amazing how many of these Omar transactions can have the same comments written about them. Our friends at the blog that is hooked up with SNY (not sure what the policy of naming other sites is) have finally come out and said what we have been saying for two years now…in 2004 at his press conference, T.O. said we have to get younger, blah, blah, blah…

I will watch this team in 2010, because it is what I do. I live and breathe Mets, I may not know who wore number 32 in 1967, but I know (I was there) that Ralph Garr hit the ball into left centerfield that Don Hahn & Geoerge Theodore met up close and personal on, but I know it will be a long season. I know Krane, that you are fan of that NHL team in Manhattan, but I root further east…and it is a pleasure to watch a team that has a GM with a clearly defined plan that does not include trying to catch lightining in a bottle with every pick up.

The bottom line is this:

Mr. Wilpon, when will you be sufficiently embarrassed enoug to tell your son, to sit his butt in his office and sign the checks. Tell you GM, basbeall staff & medical staff to pack their bags, and get the heck out. I am brining in real baseball people.

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]]> By: Rich http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/2010/01/23/rantings-of-an-angry-mets-fans/comment-page-1/#comment-158538 Rich Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:50:55 +0000 http://www.kranepoolsociety.com/?p=2198#comment-158538 Entertaining post...but why all the anger over someone making negligible money and who may be the 25th man? Where was this anger (I'll answer that-I had it) when there was rumor of giving Molina $12million for 2? Having a broken-down, fat starting catcher at that money is FAR more offensive than a cheap, declining 25th man. And I hope the anger was talking when you said Reed is an option-he had about 1 hit every three months. Yes, I would have preferred Endy or Winn. They are both better options. But, remember who our GM, as in General manager, is. If I get "not so bad" from him, I take it as "woo-hoo". So, this is not a great or good move, but it really shouldn't amount to much in the scheme of things. The amount of harm to be done by the 25th man is minimal, compared to starting C or 2B, or 1B. My company makes a good blood pressure drug-let me know if I can donate some product! Deep breaths, Steve, deep breaths!<div class="comment-remix-meta"><a href="#" class="replyto" onclick="replyto('158538','Rich'); return false;">Reply</a> - <a href="#" class="quote" onclick="quote('158538','Rich','Entertaining post...but why all the anger over someone making negligible money and who may be the 25th man? Where was this anger (I\'ll answer that-I had it) when there was rumor of giving Molina $12million for 2? Having a broken-down, fat starting catcher at that money is FAR more offensive than a cheap, declining 25th man. And I hope the anger was talking when you said Reed is an option-he had about 1 hit every three months. Yes, I would have preferred Endy or Winn. They are both better options. But, remember who our GM, as in General manager, is. If I get \"not so bad\" from him, I take it as \"woo-hoo\". So, this is not a great or good move, but it really shouldn\'t amount to much in the scheme of things. The amount of harm to be done by the 25th man is minimal, compared to starting C or 2B, or 1B.\r\n\r\nMy company makes a good blood pressure drug-let me know if I can donate some product! Deep breaths, Steve, deep breaths!'); return false;">Quote</a></div> Entertaining post…but why all the anger over someone making negligible money and who may be the 25th man? Where was this anger (I’ll answer that-I had it) when there was rumor of giving Molina $12million for 2? Having a broken-down, fat starting catcher at that money is FAR more offensive than a cheap, declining 25th man. And I hope the anger was talking when you said Reed is an option-he had about 1 hit every three months. Yes, I would have preferred Endy or Winn. They are both better options. But, remember who our GM, as in General manager, is. If I get “not so bad” from him, I take it as “woo-hoo”. So, this is not a great or good move, but it really shouldn’t amount to much in the scheme of things. The amount of harm to be done by the 25th man is minimal, compared to starting C or 2B, or 1B.

My company makes a good blood pressure drug-let me know if I can donate some product! Deep breaths, Steve, deep breaths!

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