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The SI Cover Jinx

MFS62 Jun 19 2015 08:04 AM

I heard that Matt, Jacob and Noah will be on the next cover of SI. So I thought immediately thought "jinx". (I think "jinx" if I watch the game from a different chair, but back to this story) So, sure enough, anther arm injury, but not one of those three.: http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/ ... er=ya5nbcs Kirk, keep your bags packed. Later

Edgy MD Jun 19 2015 08:26 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

The thing is, if your job is to pitch baseballs for a living, you're already jinxed.

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2015 08:46 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

G-Fafif Jun 19 2015 08:56 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Seaver appears on the cover in 1969 and more than 40 years later suffers the effects of Lyme disease. Definitely the jinx.

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2015 09:05 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Michael Jordan was probably on the cover more than anyone, and we all know how his baseball career went.

dgwphotography Jun 19 2015 09:20 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Played for the Mets in 1985 Played for the Cards in 1986 Played for the Mets (again) in 1987. Definitely the cover...

Mets Guy in Michigan Jun 19 2015 10:06 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Jinxasaurus Rex! I'm not sure if I can even recognize some of those guys now! I that Ollie up in the corner next to Omar, above Willie?

Benjamin Grimm Jun 19 2015 10:35 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

I recognize Oliver Perez, Willie Randolph, Endy Chavez, and John Maine. The other guy is... Orlando Hernandez?

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2015 10:37 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

I think so, that's his # according to mbtn.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 19 2015 10:41 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

yuo

Edgy MD Jun 19 2015 10:54 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Jerry Koosman with the world on his shoulders. Seems to me that there are 23 hats, besides the Mets, and there should be 25. Whose is missing?

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2015 11:05 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

http://www.baseball-reference.com/leagu ... ings.shtml

TransMonk Jun 19 2015 11:09 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

My fave:

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 19 2015 11:19 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Edgy MD wrote: Jerry Koosman with the world on his shoulders. Seems to me that there are 23 hats, besides the Mets, and there should be 25. Whose is missing? nobody, right? This was prior the Seattle-Toronto that made 26.

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2015 11:26 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

That's my second favorite, brings back some nice memories for me. This is my favorite:

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2015 11:28 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: nobody, right? This was prior the Seattle-Toronto that made 26. Right, according to bbr link up top there were 24 teams

Edgy MD Jun 19 2015 11:36 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Jerry Koosman with the world on his shoulders. Seems to me that there are 23 hats, besides the Mets, and there should be 25. Whose is missing? nobody, right? This was prior the Seattle-Toronto that made 26. Of course. For some reason, I was thinking S-T brought the number to 28. Of course, they brought it from 24 to 26.

Mets Guy in Michigan Jun 19 2015 11:37 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Jerry Koosman with the world on his shoulders. Seems to me that there are 23 hats, besides the Mets, and there should be 25. Whose is missing? nobody, right? This was prior the Seattle-Toronto that made 26. Of course. For some reason, I was thinking S-T brought the number to 28. Of course, they brought it from 24 to 26. I loved the halo on the Angels caps. They should bring that back, even if it's just a batting practice cap.

Edgy MD Jun 19 2015 11:44 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

And it's a good precedent. The Cubs should have an alternative cap with fuzzy little ears. The Tigers, too. And the Braves should wear a feather.

batmagadanleadoff Jun 19 2015 11:56 AM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Mets Guy in Michigan wrote: Jinxasaurus Rex! I'm not sure if I can even recognize some of those guys now! I that Ollie up in the corner next to Omar, above Willie? Didn't* the Mets pull a mean prank on rookie Joe Smith, leading him on to believe that he was going to be included on that cover?* *I'm phrasing this post as a question because I don't want to be perceived as a know-it-all on this one. I'm not really asking a question, though. I'm just providing info that everyone here already knows. In fact, it's highly likely that I was the last here to find out about the Joe Smith prank, if I even know about it all.

Edgy MD Jun 19 2015 12:02 PM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Not the last.

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2015 12:07 PM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Didn't* the Mets pull a mean prank on rookie Joe Smith, leading him on to believe that he was going to be included on that cover?* There must be dozens of interesting stories surrounding the SI covers, it would make an interesting column or even a coffee table book.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 19 2015 12:52 PM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

To change the trajectory of whatever this thread is really supposed to be about, gotta wonder about how dedicated to Lagares the Mets can be given the fact he can't throw and despite being "hot" right now with the stick he's hardly an offensive plus on this club. Would you trade for Carlos Gomez? I might. I just might, rabbit.

Benjamin Grimm Jun 19 2015 12:55 PM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

I assume you mean trade Lagares for Carlos Gomez? That's an interesting thought. Gomez is a year and a half away from free agency. Makes $8 million this year, $9 million next year. The Brewers would be getting a little younger, and a guy with a team-friendly contract, but also with a bad elbow.

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2015 12:58 PM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

He's hurt too, no? OE: posted before reading BG's post.

Edgy MD Jun 19 2015 01:01 PM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

That's dramatic. Until a week or two ago, I was thinking all the Mets focus had to be on infielders, perhaps trading a later figure like Herrera or Reynolds for a now guy like Zach Cozart or Jason Kipnis. Now Cozart is hurt, and I don't know where they should be looking for an upgrade. They're just so close to average all around the diamond — or at least will be once Murphy comes back. Maybe a ton of assets can be moved for Todd Frazier. That guy's nuts this year.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 19 2015 01:17 PM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Well I wouldn't necessarily suggest a challenge trade like that, I'm more thinking of the possibility that Lagares needs surgery or just needs to be replaced. But, Gomez is a guy who could help a lot because he's a real leadoff guy, a basestealer etc., and maybe he goes in a trade for Montero + I am also thinking of solving the rotation jam by trading Colon instead of Niese, not that Milwaukee would want him.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 19 2015 01:58 PM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

Eff Todd Frazier. He's too ghey for the MFYs.

Ashie62 Jun 19 2015 03:30 PM Re: The SI Cover Jinx

The interweb is aflame with Gomez getting trading if not for his sore legs.