Wally Backman unleashes hell!!!

Below is a hilarious, must see video of former Met and current minor league coach Wally Backman getting ejected from a minor league game.

DON’T VIEW AT WORK!!!   There is a lot of cussing.

Groundhog Day

 

Everything is all 'high-fives' in Mets land...for now.

For one weekend, the New York Mets were able to lay claim to the New York baseball throne by defeating the hated Yankees in an important series for the franchise.  For three days, Mets fans could boast that Pelfrey was better than Phil Hughes and any thoughts of Sabathia being the better ace than Santana were put to bed.  While the two wins in the past two days appeared to have saved Jerry Manuel’s job, and put some life into the Mets season, fans of The Amazins must keep their excitement in check. 

After all, haven’t we seen this same story before? 

The State of the Union

After a 10-7 win over the Nationals Thursday night, the Mets completed a 2-6 road trip and limp home facing six games at Citi Field that could be the coup de grace for Jerry Manuel.  Despite an abundance of injuries, three games against the Yankees will be no cake walk and the red-hot Phillies loom after the weekend.  A mediocre Mets team could find themselves six or so games under .500 by the end of next Thursday. 

Here lies Jerry Manuel….

A moment of silence, please.

Sunday afternoon was a beautiful day on the Island, complete with sunny skies and a cool refreshing breeze.  However, instead of lounging on the beaches, firing up the BBQ, or taking a stroll with my girlfriend on the boardwalk, I decided to torture myself like I was starring in Saw 7 and plop on the couch to catch the Mets/Marlins game.  The “Amazins” were attempting to impede a four-game sweep at the hands of the fish.  The contest began like a scene out of Groundhog’s day, as the third inning came equipped with defensive follies, clutch hitting by the opponent, and an injury to a pitcher to boot.  All things that Mets fans have become accustom to  for the past 10 plus seasons. 

Bench Woes

The Mets bench is usually solid...this year..not so much

The Mets bench since their 2006 NL championship game appearance has always contributed to winning in Flushing. Whether it was a spectacular defensive play by Endy Chavez or a clutch hit from journeyman Marlon Anderson, the bench always found a way to make it through.

How to get fired, by Jerry Manuel…Part 3

  

Raul Valdez let up a Grand-Slam, dooming the Mets in St. Louis

 

Jerry Manuel needs to be fired TODAY.  It’s bad enough to have an incompetent GM who possesses a LOSER’s mentality but Jerry Manuel proved Friday night he is just as moronic as Omar Minaya.  

Omar Minaya breathes confidence into the Mets

 

Albert Pujols awaits Oliver Perez tonight

In an interview Friday morning with Sports Illustrated, Omar Minaya had strong expectations for the Metropolitans entering their series with Albert Pujols, Chris Carperter, Adam Wainwright and the rest of the Cardinals. 

How to get fired, by Jerry Manuel

Jerry Manuel may not see the light of day for much longer

Let me state briefly that I think Manuel is a decent manager and will probably end up getting a raw deal when he is fired mid-season because of Omar Minaya’s ineptitude.  Jerry is likeable, has the respect of the players, and most of the time has a grasp of the team.  

That being said, just two games into 2010 Jerry is beginning to dig his own grave. 

He’s baaaack

Finally, some good news

Dave Lennon of  Newsday is reporting that Jose Reyes has been cleared to resume baseball activities, and will report back to Port St. Lucie tomorrow.  

“Today is a good day,” Minaya said.

The Mets Spring Training Report: Volume 4

Pelfrey gave up 4 homers to the Nationals on Monday

All the discussions this spring about the young minor-leaguers, Reyes’ overactive thyroid, K-Rod’s pink eye, and Jason Bay’s arrival have overshadowed the fact that the 2010 Mets will live and die by the depth of their starting rotation.  Despite a glaring need for a number 2 starter behind Santana, Omar Minaya and the Coupons passed on Lackey, Pineiro, and Marquis and failed to make a trade for a Bronson Arroyo esq starter.  They believe that Big Pelf, Ollie, and Maine will all have bounce-back years and surprise the baseball world.