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Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 05:59 PM

Good Lord Kevin James is fat!!

bmfc1 Jul 16 2013 06:07 PM Re: ASG IGT

Incompetent over-Director Bill Webb cuts to non-descript crowd shots rather than letting us see Wright's smiling face as he's introduced.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 16 2013 06:17 PM Re: ASG IGT

Lunchpail is into it!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 16 2013 06:21 PM Re: ASG IGT

D'oh. Harvey should take off his flippers.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 16 2013 06:26 PM Re: ASG IGT

batmagadanleadoff Jul 16 2013 06:29 PM Re: ASG IGT

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 06:30 PM Re: ASG IGT

Any chance there'll be payback against Wright?

metirish Jul 16 2013 06:30 PM Re: ASG IGT

Harvey gets through the inning unscathed.....unlike Robbie got hit on the knee don't ya know.......

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 16 2013 06:32 PM Re: ASG IGT

i can't believe they have the players hit for themselves in thes USELESS x-ibitions #pointless #27rings -@EveryYankeesFanRightNow

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 16 2013 06:38 PM Re: ASG IGT

seawolf17 Jul 16 2013 06:40 PM Re: ASG IGT

Pail's got it. Yankee fans going full out angry on FB right now. LOLOLOLOLOOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOOLOOL

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 16 2013 06:40 PM Re: ASG IGT

Ivan working the wire for this game?

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 06:43 PM Re: ASG IGT

No Joe Buck, the home-field edge IS a small advantage. Citing the winner of WS series that didn't go seven games is meaningless to your point since the HF advantage never comes into play. In fact, if a Series is won in Five games then the team WITHOUT the HF edge actually gets a HF edge which runs specifically contrary to your point.

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 06:43 PM Re: ASG IGT

Tom looking a bit thinner these days.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 16 2013 06:45 PM Re: ASG IGT

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 16 2013 06:46 PM Re: ASG IGT

Needs to check his facts here.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 16 2013 06:47 PM Re: ASG IGT

Frayed Knot wrote: Tom looking a bit thinner these days. He looks amazin'. He'll turn 69 in a few months.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 16 2013 06:47 PM Re: ASG IGT

Make sure Lunchpail gets the part about the well-deserved standing O. That's important.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 16 2013 06:55 PM Re: ASG IGT

This is the final chapter of this book:

Lefty Specialist Jul 16 2013 07:08 PM Re: ASG IGT

Only took them until the third inning to fellate Derek Jeter. I imagine it's in Buck's contract.

seawolf17 Jul 16 2013 07:11 PM Re: ASG IGT

HE'S NOT EVEN AT THE FUCKING GAME

Fman99 Jul 16 2013 07:14 PM Re: ASG IGT

Hopefully they let Rivera shag flies in this game.

seawolf17 Jul 16 2013 07:16 PM Re: ASG IGT

Hey, surprise! The d-bag in the Jeter shirt is diving over seats to get the flying bat. Probably ripped it out of some kid's hand.

Fman99 Jul 16 2013 07:19 PM Re: ASG IGT

Could Buck and McCarver be any less relevant? I say nay.

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 07:28 PM Re: ASG IGT

Two out, tying run on, and the AL about to meet Mr. Wright.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 16 2013 07:28 PM Re: ASG IGT

Let's Go David Wright.

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 07:29 PM Re: ASG IGT

ESPN radio guy calling Shea a "pitcher-firendly park."

Fman99 Jul 16 2013 07:30 PM Re: ASG IGT

Dang.

Fman99 Jul 16 2013 07:32 PM Re: ASG IGT

Buy a Pepsi and win a chance to meet Robinson Cano and apply ice to his big puffy whiny ass knee.

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 07:38 PM Re: ASG IGT

Tulowitski so admires Jeter that he wears number 2 in his honor ... and has apparently cut down on his lateral range in his honor also.

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 07:44 PM Re: ASG IGT

Wahlberg & Denzel in an inter-racial, mis-matched law enforcement buddy movie ... haven't seen one of those before.

bmfc1 Jul 16 2013 07:48 PM Re: ASG IGT

The genius that ran on the field is a MFY fan and is tweeting about his deed: https://twitter.com/MasoneDylan

metirish Jul 16 2013 07:49 PM Re: ASG IGT

Kinda boring right now, but please Joe and Tim regale us with stories about great MFY's.

metirish Jul 16 2013 07:50 PM Re: ASG IGT

Wearing a Cano shirt some on twitter are saying...

metirish Jul 16 2013 07:55 PM Re: ASG IGT

Here's the moron http://deadspin.com/all-star-game-idiot ... -808296195

Mets – Willets Point Jul 16 2013 08:07 PM Re: ASG IGT

Edgy MD wrote: ESPN radio guy calling Shea a "pitcher-firendly park." No, he called it a hitter-friendly park, which is the first time I've ever heard it described as such.

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 08:13 PM Re: ASG IGT

Sorry. That's what I meant. Keeping too many balls in air at home.

Kong76 Jul 16 2013 08:16 PM Re: ASG IGT Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 16 2013 08:17 PM

This is slowly (painfully slowly) getting ready to be a Mariano love fest soon.

Gwreck Jul 16 2013 08:17 PM Re: ASG IGT

There's always the glorious possibility of the blown save. That happened when they had the Mariano-fellatio-fest when the MFYs visited in May...

metirish Jul 16 2013 08:27 PM Re: ASG IGT

Wright with the NL second hit of the night.

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 08:29 PM Re: ASG IGT

Tell me Domonic Brown is wearing a Mets helmet. Please.

Gwreck Jul 16 2013 08:33 PM Re: ASG IGT

Inexcusable managerial malpractice by Boxhy, allowing Brown to face the lefty and not pinch-hitting.

Kong76 Jul 16 2013 08:34 PM Re: ASG IGT

Feel like the seventh inning started like last night.

metirish Jul 16 2013 08:36 PM Re: ASG IGT

Gwreck wrote: Inexcusable managerial malpractice by Boxhy, allowing Brown to face the lefty and not pinch-hitting. ah ha, see, have you heard Joe and Tim mention once tonight that Bochy is here to win, unlike Leyland who is managing this like game 7.

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 08:36 PM Re: ASG IGT

Kong76 wrote: This is slowly (painfully slowly) getting ready to be a Mariano love fest soon. I heard he's already been named game MVP.

Fman99 Jul 16 2013 08:37 PM Re: ASG IGT

This game at Citi Field suffers from a paucity of Mets players. And Mets broadcasters. And, you know, interest.

Gwreck Jul 16 2013 08:38 PM Re: ASG IGT

metirish wrote: Gwreck wrote: Inexcusable managerial malpractice by Boxhy, allowing Brown to face the lefty and not pinch-hitting. ah ha, see, have you heard Joe and Tim mention once tonight that Bochy is here to win, unlike Leyland who is managing this like game 7. Yeah, 'cause Prince Fielder is the defensive replacement you use in late innings.

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 08:41 PM Re: ASG IGT

I only just saw this Salvador Perez guy for the first time recently. He's listed at "only" 6' 3"/245 but he looks even bigger than that (maybe because KC has a couple of pretty short relievers). Whatever he actually is, you certainly didn't see a lot of catchers that size back in the day.

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 08:46 PM Re: ASG IGT

Would have been fine with me if Cliff Lee and Dom Brown saved some of their suck for later this week.

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 08:48 PM Re: ASG IGT

I seem to remember Prince was mostly decent on defense.

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 08:49 PM Re: ASG IGT

Oh, come on with "Sweet Caroline."

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 08:50 PM Re: ASG IGT

Yeah, they're really gonna get a six-out appearance by Rivera. Good luck with that notion.

Gwreck Jul 16 2013 08:51 PM Re: ASG IGT

Apparently there was enough booing that Fox turned off the crowd microphones.

Kong76 Jul 16 2013 08:51 PM Re: ASG IGT

Enter Sandman following Sweet Caroline is pretty funny.

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 08:52 PM Re: ASG IGT

Edgy MD wrote: I seem to remember Prince was mostly decent on defense. His hands are decent and he's not as immobile as his bulk suggests, but I don't predict too many gold gloves in his future.

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 08:53 PM Re: ASG IGT

OK, NL, let's activate Lucas Duda.

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 08:55 PM Re: ASG IGT

Edgy MD wrote: Yeah, they're really gonna get a six-out appearance by Rivera. Good luck with that notion. No, with just a 2-run (now 3) lead, Leyland was afraid of losing the lead in the 7th or 8th and risking not even having a bottom 9th for him to pitch. With a bigger lead he would have held him back but, without one, was committed to using him in the 8th.

Kong76 Jul 16 2013 09:08 PM Re: ASG IGT

Prince Fielder with cat-like speed ... wouldn't want to get in his way once he gets a head of steam going ...

Frayed Knot Jul 16 2013 09:16 PM Re: ASG IGT

NL better score quick or else Harvey's going to have to start game one of the WS on the road.

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 09:22 PM Re: ASG IGT

Paul Goldschmidt, not fooling around.

Edgy MD Jul 16 2013 09:25 PM Re: ASG IGT

And the Astros secure home field advantage.

dinosaur jesus Jul 16 2013 11:23 PM Re: ASG IGT

Gwreck wrote: Apparently there was enough booing that Fox turned off the crowd microphones. Is that true? I really hope it is. I guess there were some people there who didn't realize that the game was being played in honor of Mariano Rivera. Christ, you're supposed to boo Rivera. Hating the other team in town, or your division rivals, or the team that stole a series from you five years ago is a good thing; it's a big part of what makes the game interesting and fun. Nobody's disrespecting Rivera. But this nonstop fawning is disrespecting what the game is really about, which is all the players, all the teams, all the fans.

Fman99 Jul 17 2013 04:29 AM Re: ASG IGT

They gave him the MVP of the game as a lifetime achievement award. Which is pretty damn stupid. I grow weary of the adulation. Go home, Jerome.

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2013 05:54 AM Re: ASG IGT

Frayed Knot wrote: Kong76 wrote: This is slowly (painfully slowly) getting ready to be a Mariano love fest soon. I heard he's already been named game MVP. Turns out that I was more correct than I thought seeing as how any vote that awards the MVP for pitching a scoreless 8th inning in a three run game is essentially a pre-arranged deal.

Edgy MD Jul 17 2013 05:57 AM Re: ASG IGT

I just spoke to Worf and he says there's no honor in accepting such an accolade.

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2013 07:54 AM Re: ASG IGT

An interesting breakdown of the ASG participants from John Sickels: Of the 77 players/alternates named this year, 59 came through the draft (US, PR, Canada); and while you often hear about what a 'crap-shoot' the draft is and how examples are always thrown out of great players coming from the back of the draft, the odds still greatly favor those picks towards the top. Of those 59 drafted players on last night rosters: - 27 were drafted in the 1st round or 1st round supplemental - 15 more were 2nd round picks - 11 came out of rounds 3 thru 9 - just 6 came from the 10th round or later 1st round/Supp = 46% 2nd round or higher = 71%

MFS62 Jul 17 2013 08:33 AM Re: ASG IGT

Frayed Knot wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Kong76 wrote: This is slowly (painfully slowly) getting ready to be a Mariano love fest soon. I heard he's already been named game MVP. Turns out that I was more correct than I thought seeing as how any vote that awards the MVP for pitching a scoreless 8th inning in a three run game is essentially a pre-arranged deal. He would have won it even if he gave up a game-winning grand slam. And he got it only because they couldn't give it to Jeter. Later

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 08:40 AM Re: ASG IGT

Thoughts on the All-Star Game. My second actually. (blessed, or financially reckless? hmm.. Last time I tried to sell the tickets in Pittsburgh, couldn't find a buyer, so decided last minute, on Sunday, to go with a friend. Got yelled at Wednesday morning by the boss, great company that was, how do I find these places? This is what I wrote about going to that game) Obviously being at Citi made it specialer. I felt a little proud like a host or maybe someone who has an exhibit in an art gallery. "Look at all these people enjoying my home!" It was great to see all the far concourses open too. I remarked on Sunday that this booth was usually closed to a woman having trouble swiping my card and she's all "See? They banished us out here! figures!" It was cool to see the place so packed from a "energy" standpoint but it's nothing. _nothing_ like it being a meaningful game. As far as energy goes, a half-packed place in a meaningful Mets game would rock more. And wouldn't have the maybe 10k people in there that feel like you invited those second cousins no one likes to the family reunion who cheer and boo the wrong things. But it's cool to have the interest and attention on the place, and I always find it neat when you get all the silly free giveaways outside and on your way in because they know they've got a crowd to pitch to. (Free Mountain Dew, Pepsi Next Challenge, that sorta thing) Verizon Studio was closed and T-Mobile set up a silly stand across from it. I'm pretty sure Citi won't ever shake like Shea did, judging by many people clapping along to Lazy Mary, although maybe we just didn't build it up enough because Alex Anthony had to break in pretty fast to announce the score of changes, or maybe Shea only shook like that after it'd been broken in? Did it shake in '69? Did people get into that mass-bouncing the same way back then? Also in a meaningful game of Mets fans, you won't get that 'lost tourist' feel of people in your way or not knowing how to move around the stadium properly. at least less so. It also won't be 95 and so humid I would've been dryer swimming. The crowd was into it at the beginning, but it seemed to taper off after that. Clapping for Harvey and 2-strikes and all in the first but then it mostly dipped to a muted buzz the rest of the game. Good cheers for Wright, appropriate booing for the Yankees (drowned out Mo's intro) appropriate booing for the Molina's and Braves of the world, although it'd be nice if there were more people to cheer and less people to boo, but on the other hand I find Mets fans want to boo. Perfect opportunities to cheer Beltran and even Gomez that didn't get quite what it should've. Cool to see Seaver and him demand to throw the first pitch from the mound. (They must've shown this right?) It's the type of machismo/ego that Harvey exhibits. Good job by Wright catching the curveball off the plate before it hit the ground (why can't ceremonial first pitches hit the ground? They're always treated like the flag (not that I get flag traditions like that either)) I don't believe we saw Piazza either. I think Seaver to Wright was perfectly fine in this regard, old-new not old-notasold, but why only have Mike at the HRD stuff? I suspect it was just Fox stuff, saw Gooden, but not Strawberry or Franco, although I think they were around? Not surprising that Fox chose to skip Oh Canada but still wanted to make sure they got the American anthem on the broadcast. The game went fast, which was nice, until Leyland remembered he has 8 billion situational relievers. That was nice because the game ended about 5-10 minutes before I'd have had to leave for my last train anyway. There were some nice montages on the screen between innings, although I still like the HR Derby one of famous home runs the best (left out Ventura went with Pratt. fine though. And at least they chose non-championship Yankee ones, I don't particularly hate Aaron Boone) Did they show the fixed Mascot race on TV? I enjoyed that. It was ridiculously silly but I think in-stadium antics should always be ridiculously silly and pitched to appeal to a 10 year old. (As much as it's silly, things like Sweet Caroline sing-a-longs are that, but they don't need to be played on the TV either..) Anyway, I enjoyed the race. They grabbed a bunch of random mascots from around the league, the Italian Sausage, Randy Johnson, George Bush, etc and had 'em race pretty far actually with Mr/Mrs Met holding the finish line. Of course, the Minnesota thingy won, so that he (it?) can defend it's title next year on it's home turf. FIXED! I had a blast at all three events though, and am suitable exhausted now, even if it was probably more than I should've spent financially. I should've known better, but the best way to approach these things, and what I might do if I the game is in Philly or Washington or Baltimore soon (or Boston again) is wait until the week before when people thought they'd be able to upsell $500 tickets and are desperate enough to sell them for half that and go for almost a reasonable price. I know I'm rambling, but whatevs. Another aspect I enjoy is seeing the mass of baseball love from the whole continent. Locals (mostly the never go to a game but I was really into the Mets in '99 so let me where my Payton shirt) generally had more odd, random, knock-off shirts and jerseys than the out of towners, who were more likely to also buy a Jersey or something modern since they're here, but I did see a '99 All-Star Griffey, and Piazza. And one of the real old colorful Astros jerseys. And a new Astros cap as well, with pins on it from a dozen or so All-Star Games. I think that's what I love most about it. It's a stadium full of 45000 people from across the world that just absolutely love baseball. I didn't get as social about it because I'm anti-social and was more at home since it was Citi but you could probably strike up a conversation about any random tidbit of baseball with anyone and have a blast. Talk to the guy in the Griffey jersey and I bet he'd have some great stories to tell. And you'll get discussions that aren't strictly "Stupid Wilpons" and "Gotta fire the Hitting Coach!" and "Release Ike". These events are a great celebration of baseball, and baseball is worth celebrating. It's Oktoberfest for MLB. (mostly anyway, corporate seats and the swarms of media (Acela club became auxiliary scoreboard) ) Yikes, I just wrote 1100 words. I should probably polish that up and blogpost it.

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 08:47 AM Re: ASG IGT

Also, besides the NYC (NO GRAND CENTRAL ACCESS FOR YOU) and the 7 fire I think the Mets and Citi Field did a great job as a host. People seemed well directed to their seats and helped out, the lines moved for the most part, getting in as well. Security wasn't overly grabby (although they made me empty my pockets yesterday for some reason). There were vendors from around the majors too. I thought that was neat, and must be a pretty cool experience. One guy, from the Rockies, was singing his pitches "Aquafina!" etc. One of the hot dog vendors was barking. They had on red shirts similar to the jerseys with the ASG patch and their team patch.

Swan Swan H Jul 17 2013 09:03 AM Re: ASG IGT

Clayton Kershaw got a nice reception based mostly, I suppose, on his comments about Harvey deserving to start the game.

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 09:16 AM Re: ASG IGT

Swan Swan H wrote: Clayton Kershaw got a nice reception based mostly, I suppose, on his comments about Harvey deserving to start the game. I presumed that as well. Good hand at the Parade as well. I lot of the Superstars did get nice hands though. everyone loves Prince Fielder. Cabrera, Ortiz, Verlander, McCutchen. You could practically hear the "Who?" for Jesse Crain though.

metirish Jul 17 2013 09:37 AM Re: ASG IGT

Nice write up Ceetar......seemed to me that the Dodgers and Giants players got good hands.......agree on the universally liked players ....the Braves players took the booing in good nature, unlike Cliff Lee......agree on the dip after Harvey left, it felt very muted on TV and the game dragged....loved when Harvey was interviewed by Erin he said of course he didn't mean to hit him(Cano) but he was pitching in....nice touch having the players greet the service men and women with American flags, great touch too by FOX to actually have a meaningful exchange on "sounds of the game" when we got to hear the exchange between Brandon Phillips and the service guy he greeted....Phillips just seems like a great guy......

Edgy MD Jul 17 2013 09:57 AM Re: ASG IGT

Ceetar wrote: Not surprising that Fox chose to skip Oh Canada but still wanted to make sure they got the American anthem on the broadcast. Pretty lame to hear that. ESPN radio featured "O, Canada" and it was refreshing to hear it done straight by an operatic baritone (and not even a particualrly great one, to my ears). To hear "The Star-Spangled Banner" by an R&B singer (Candace Glover) afterwards, feeling her way around the last note of each line was a letdown. #oldgrump

Swan Swan H Jul 17 2013 10:12 AM Re: ASG IGT

Edgy MD wrote: Ceetar wrote: Not surprising that Fox chose to skip Oh Canada but still wanted to make sure they got the American anthem on the broadcast. Pretty lame to hear that. ESPN radio featured "O, Canada" and it was refreshing to hear it done straight by an operatic baritone (and not even a particualrly great one, to my ears). To hear "The Star-Spangled Banner" by an R&B singer (Candace Glover) afterwards, feeling her way around the last note of each line was a letdown. #oldgrump The 'O Canada' singer was in uniform (not sure which branch) and strode back and forth to the microphone in a precise military gait. He was terrific. As anthems go, it's a pretty good song and he did it proud.

Edgy MD Jul 17 2013 10:28 AM Re: ASG IGT

Any idea if he was US or Canadian military?

Centerfield Jul 17 2013 11:00 AM Re: ASG IGT

They said he was Canadian. I think i posted my writeup in the wrong thread. Sorry. Admins feel free to move.

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 11:53 AM Re: ASG IGT

Edgy MD wrote: Ceetar wrote: Not surprising that Fox chose to skip Oh Canada but still wanted to make sure they got the American anthem on the broadcast. Pretty lame to hear that. ESPN radio featured "O, Canada" and it was refreshing to hear it done straight by an operatic baritone (and not even a particualrly great one, to my ears). To hear "The Star-Spangled Banner" by an R&B singer (Candace Glover) afterwards, feeling her way around the last note of each line was a letdown. #oldgrump I guess I shouldn't jump to conclusions, but I'm just assuming it wasn't on the broadcast because shortly after they were all "Remaining standing while we rejoin Fox.."

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 12:03 PM Re: ASG IGT

themetfairy Jul 17 2013 12:52 PM Re: ASG IGT

The Franchise was a little short of the plate - Mr. Wright didn't seem to mind -

Centerfield Jul 17 2013 12:55 PM Re: ASG IGT

Great pics! All I've got is my goofy-ass son and his best friend.

themetfairy Jul 17 2013 01:21 PM Re: ASG IGT

Harvey before the game, in the outfield - And on the mound - Craziest mascot race ever.....

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 01:23 PM Re: ASG IGT

Centerfield wrote: Great pics! All I've got is my goofy-ass son and his best friend. But goofy-ass kids are what it's all about!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 17 2013 01:28 PM Re: ASG IGT

themetfairy wrote: Harvey before the game, in the outfield - And on the mound - Craziest mascot race ever..... Looked like he was wearing flippers out there.

Edgy MD Jul 17 2013 01:44 PM Re: ASG IGT

You know, sometimes you may think Japan, or Papua New Guinea, or Madagascar has a strange culture. You scratch your head and shrug because you just don't get it. But take a step back and look at this from an outsider's point of view. What the devil is happening?

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 01:51 PM Re: ASG IGT

Want to see the whole race? Don't know if someone got a better video, but here it is straight from the back of section 530. [url]https://picasaweb.google.com/104855267982232479692/ParadeAndAll0StarGame?authkey=Gv1sRgCNjaovqDs-LXBw#5901604965864705218

themetfairy Jul 17 2013 01:51 PM Re: ASG IGT

The only things missing were a pierogie and one of those weird aquatic things from Miami.

Mets – Willets Point Jul 17 2013 01:52 PM Re: ASG IGT

You know, sometimes you may think Japan, or Papua New Guinea, or Madagascar has a strange culture. You scratch your head and shrug because you just don't get it. But take a step back and look at this from an outsider's point of view. What the devil is happening? I'm not even sure who all those mascots are. I've got (l-r): 1. George Washington, Nationals 2. Randy Johnson ???, Diamondbacks 3. Guido the Italian Sausage, Brewers 4. A Pepsi Bottle, (what team is this?) 5. A hot dog slathered in mustard or a Twinkie ???, (again, what team?)

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 01:52 PM Re: ASG IGT

themetfairy wrote: The only things missing were a pierogie and one of those weird aquatic things from Miami. taco bell packet too right? and a groundscrew member half-assing YMCA. I think my video has audio with the introductions, but I may have missed that part.

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 01:56 PM Re: ASG IGT

This helps: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mascot_race the Rays are the Pepsi race (Tropicana is Pepsi I guess)

Mets – Willets Point Jul 17 2013 01:58 PM Re: ASG IGT

I had no idea that there were so many mascot races.

Swan Swan H Jul 17 2013 02:18 PM Re: ASG IGT

Ceetar's video shows the eventual winner, Babe the Blue Ox, who was just coincidentally representing the hosts of next year's All-Star Game, the Minnesota Twins. The Atlanta Braves race involves (Atlanta-based) Home Depot's hammer, saw, paint brush, and power drill racing against each other. The only tool missing is John Rocker.

Mets – Willets Point Jul 17 2013 02:47 PM Re: ASG IGT

Swan Swan H wrote: The Atlanta Braves race involves (Atlanta-based) Home Depot's hammer, saw, paint brush, and power drill racing against each other. The only tool missing is John Rocker. BURN!

Gwreck Jul 17 2013 09:34 PM Re: ASG IGT

dinosaur jesus wrote: Gwreck wrote: Apparently there was enough booing that Fox turned off the crowd microphones. Is that true? I really hope it is. I guess there were some people there who didn't realize that the game was being played in honor of Mariano Rivera. The booing was for Sweet Caroline, not Rivera.

Ceetar Jul 17 2013 09:48 PM Re: ASG IGT

Gwreck wrote: Gwreck wrote: Apparently there was enough booing that Fox turned off the crowd microphones. Is that true? I really hope it is. I guess there were some people there who didn't realize that the game was being played in honor of Mariano Rivera. The booing was for Sweet Caroline, not Rivera. well, both.

Edgy MD Jul 18 2013 08:38 AM Re: ASG IGT

Hating on Marc Anthony, and not even because he married a Yankee fan, which I can sort of understand.

metirish Jul 18 2013 08:59 AM Re: ASG IGT

and he's not even Mexican, not that there would be anything wrong with that if he was , he's Puerto Rican(born in NYC)....Twitter is a cesspool of hate a lot of the time.

Edgy MD Jul 18 2013 10:17 AM Re: ASG IGT

It seemed not even worth linking to. But the volume, and the fact that he's a Mets regular pushes it a little towards relevancy, I think. I dunno. So, what's with the Randy Johnson character? Isn't the idea of mascots that they aren't players but mis-shapen misfits that wish they were players but are left to work out their competitive drive through zealous rooting and humiliating footraces?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2013 10:37 AM Re: ASG IGT

Well, yeah, but Randy Johnson is just so cuddly.

Mets – Willets Point Jul 18 2013 10:39 AM Re: ASG IGT

Edgy MD wrote: So, what's with the Randy Johnson character? Isn't the idea of mascots that they aren't players but mis-shapen misfits that wish they were players but are left to work out their competitive drive through zealous rooting and humiliating footraces? Ceetar's wikipedia link explains all.

Edgy MD Jul 18 2013 10:49 AM Re: ASG IGT

Mets – Willets Point wrote: Ceetar's wikipedia link explains all. And it that doesn't sound like a runaway off-Broadway smash, I don't know what.

Mets – Willets Point Jul 18 2013 10:53 AM Re: ASG IGT

Edgy MD wrote: Mets – Willets Point wrote: Ceetar's wikipedia link explains all. And it that doesn't sound like a runaway off-Broadway smash, I don't know what. Or a Nickelodeon series.

seawolf17 Jul 18 2013 10:54 AM Re: ASG IGT

I think I'm still madly in love with Melissa Joan Hart.

Lefty Specialist Jul 18 2013 11:32 AM Re: ASG IGT

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Edgy MD Jul 18 2013 11:38 AM Re: ASG IGT

Somebody actually pitched and sold a Who's the Boss? reboot? That's an All-Star move, right there.

Fman99 Jul 18 2013 11:48 AM Re: ASG IGT

Lefty Specialist wrote: Oh, the hilarity! I guess now she has her OWN teenage niece explain it to HER. Melissa & Joey Returns This Summer! Start off your laugh-out-loud comedy night on Wednesday, May 29 at 8/7c with Melissa & Joey starring your favorite duo, Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence! Watch Mel, a local politician and a former wild child, and Joe, her down-on-his-luck “manny”, work together to raise Mel’s teenaged niece Lennox and nephew Ryder. Yup that’s right, this crazy bunch is back! Can’t wait until the summer premiere? Watch some hilarious Melissa & Joey episodes here! I hope the first episode ends with them being gunned down by jihadists.

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2013 12:02 PM Re: ASG IGT

TV seems to have a near obsession with giving women male-sounding names or nicknames.

Ceetar Jul 18 2013 01:01 PM Re: ASG IGT

Fman99 wrote: Lefty Specialist wrote: Oh, the hilarity! I guess now she has her OWN teenage niece explain it to HER. Melissa & Joey Returns This Summer! Start off your laugh-out-loud comedy night on Wednesday, May 29 at 8/7c with Melissa & Joey starring your favorite duo, Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence! Watch Mel, a local politician and a former wild child, and Joe, her down-on-his-luck “manny”, work together to raise Mel’s teenaged niece Lennox and nephew Ryder. Yup that’s right, this crazy bunch is back! Can’t wait until the summer premiere? Watch some hilarious Melissa & Joey episodes here! I hope the first episode ends with them being gunned down by jihadists. they're three season in. My wife put it on so we watch it now. It's one of those shows I'd gladly cut out and devote the time elsewhere (Writing, beer reviewing, sleeping..) but it's not bad. It's not good either, it's awfully cliche and I'm not even sure if there's an overall plot anymore, just "hey, here's some people living together doing things! The two main characters should be together but aren't and we'll hint at it all the time!" oh, and Taylor Spreitler is pretty cute.

Zvon Jul 18 2013 03:19 PM Re: ASG IGT

Got together with my brothers to watch the game. Watched Harveys 2 innings. After Trouts lead off hit and Cano getting plunked I thought OMG the wheels are coming off before he even starts to roll. He recovered nicely and did us all proud. After that we didn't pay that much attention to the game. It was boooooring. Had a great time tho. I got a box of those Topps Archives and gave out packs, which we opened during the game. My one bro got packs of 2012 Topps Update, 2 packs for each of us. He said he got those packs because he learned Matt Harveys rookie card was in the set. And guess who got the card....woot! The game was a bore fest. Mostly cuz the NL wasnt hittin shit. I was prepared for all the Rivera crap and that was fine and good, but the Neil Diamond bit was a total waste of time imo. All this made it easy not to pay attention to this game.

Ceetar Jul 18 2013 09:02 PM Re: ASG IGT

themetfairy Jul 18 2013 09:09 PM Re: ASG IGT

I thought about not taking a photo, but decided that it was historic enough to get a shot of Mariano Rivera taking the mound. Added bonus - Joe Torre is in the seats behind home plate -

Ceetar Jul 18 2013 09:10 PM Re: ASG IGT

Great shot out of a crappy target.Got the ASG on the mound right there, Torre, and Mo's arm is blocking the FOX logo. score.

themetfairy Jul 18 2013 09:11 PM Re: ASG IGT

Thanks Ceetar :) I also have Neil Diamond singing Sweet Caroline -

Swan Swan H Jul 18 2013 09:13 PM Re: ASG IGT

As far as I was concerned, the whole Rivera incident never happened. I'll remember him the way I want to - walking off the mound after Murphy, Wright and Duda beat his ass.

Zvon Jul 18 2013 09:58 PM Re: ASG IGT

I thought about not taking a photo, but decided that it was historic enough to get a shot of Mariano Rivera taking the mound. Added bonus - Joe Torre is in the seats behind home plate - Awesome photo. I bet Rivera would dig this shot :)

themetfairy Jul 19 2013 05:41 AM Re: ASG IGT

Thanks Z.

seawolf17 Jul 19 2013 07:23 AM Re: ASG IGT

Zvon wrote: Awesome photo. I bet Rivera would dig this shot :) Print it, throw it in his pool, and ask him to dive in after it.

metirish Jul 19 2013 07:27 AM Re: ASG IGT

seawolf17 wrote: Awesome photo. I bet Rivera would dig this shot :) Print it, throw it in his pool, and ask him to dive in after it. :) that's Torre behind him.

Swan Swan H Jul 19 2013 07:27 AM Re: ASG IGT

Such a coincidence this gets posted the same day as the Rolling Stone cover comes out - two awesome, beautifully executed photographs of two villains.

themetfairy Jul 19 2013 07:36 AM Re: ASG IGT

seawolf17 wrote: Awesome photo. I bet Rivera would dig this shot :) Print it, throw it in his pool, and ask him to dive in after it. ROFL!

Centerfield Jul 19 2013 07:56 AM Re: ASG IGT

I love the CPF.

MFS62 Jul 19 2013 08:52 AM Re: ASG IGT

No wonder Torre was applauding. Mariano made him look smart. Later

metirish Jul 19 2013 12:26 PM Re: ASG IGT

Jerry Seinfeld rips Mets fans for booing players at 2013 MLB All-Star Game at Citi Field Comedian and perhaps Mets most famous fan says booing embarrassed him: 'The American League is not the Taliban. What are we booing Miguel Cabrera (for)?... I was very embarrassed by that.' What is the deal with Mets fans? This is what Jerry Seinfeld, comedian and longtime Mets shill is saying, according to CBS-New York, after Flushing fans booed players during introductions at the All-Star game at Citi on Tuesday. “This is one of the lowest moments of my lifetime of Mets fandom, when the Citi Field crowd was booing (players) that they see as rivals to their Mets team,” Seinfeld told his buddy Steve Somers on WFAN Wednesday. “And I’m standing there, I was in shock. I was embarrassed. I thought it was horrible manners.” Seinfeld continued: “These are the best players, in the game you love, that have come here to put on a show for you, and we’re booing them like 5-year-olds. As if there’s some sort of real animosity... The American League is not the Taliban. What are we booing Miguel Cabrera (for)?... So I was very embarrassed by that.” Jerry from Queens did like the way the Mets and their fans treated the farewell of Mariano Rivera, however. “I felt redeemed by the reception that we gave Mariano Rivera and that brilliantly staged farewell.” — Staff and wire reports Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseb ... z2ZW8Wn9oS