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HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

d'Kong76 Jul 18 2016 10:39 PM

T-minus one week... ceetar.com©

Edgy MD Jul 18 2016 11:19 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

That's a really impressive image on the plaque.

Lefty Specialist Jul 18 2016 11:26 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

I'll be there. Not doing the 7 Line camping thing- we're staying in Utica. Hoping it's not too hot or rainy.

Zvon Jul 19 2016 12:40 AM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

d'Kong76 wrote: T-minus one week... ceetar.com© Niiiiiiiice! This is gonna be so awesome.

Zvon Jul 19 2016 12:44 AM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Who did the wording? "Perhaps.." At first I was like WHA? "perhaps?".. , but then on double thought that's very much something they would do on a plaque. I like it.

Ceetar Jul 19 2016 03:02 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Zvon wrote: Who did the wording? "Perhaps.." At first I was like WHA? "perhaps?".. , but then on double thought that's very much something they would do on a plaque. I like it. I wrote and photoshopped that after his first rejection, 2013. I wouldn't expect it to be on his real plaque.

d'Kong76 Jul 19 2016 03:19 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 19 2016 06:04 PM

Lol, I searched for a Piazza HOF plaque and found that. I figured people would 'get' that it was an old mock up.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 19 2016 03:27 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

We took a crack at this in January: Write Mike Piazza's HOF plaque

Zvon Jul 19 2016 05:53 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Ceetar wrote: Zvon wrote: Who did the wording? "Perhaps.." At first I was like WHA? "perhaps?".. , but then on double thought that's very much something they would do on a plaque. I like it. I wrote and photoshopped that after his first rejection, 2013. I wouldn't expect it to be on his real plaque. That's a great piece of work you did there.

Zvon Jul 19 2016 05:56 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

We took a crack at this in January: Write Mike Piazza's HOF plaque I miss all the fun stuff :(

Frayed Knot Jul 22 2016 05:56 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

New spot for retired numbers, up above the upper deck in LF. [crossout:1fjotot2]Party City[/crossout:1fjotot2] M & M's deck getting too crowded. [fimg=550:1fjotot2]https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/metsnumbers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&strip=all[/fimg:1fjotot2]

Lefty Specialist Jul 23 2016 11:39 AM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Went to the HOF yesterday and I've never seen so many Mariners fans in one place. Saw Mike's blank space with a little piece of tape that said 'Piazza'.

Ashie62 Jul 23 2016 01:46 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

I hope Seaver makes it there this year. His FB page has been silent since January.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 23 2016 03:54 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

We're campin' in Mount Vision, twenty tenty minutes out. Headed for the Hall (and Farmer Museum) this afternoon.

Ashie62 Jul 23 2016 06:02 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Mike's first Christmas as an HOF.

SteveJRogers Jul 23 2016 06:09 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Ashie62 wrote: I hope Seaver makes it there this year. His FB page has been silent since January. According to the Hall site's returnees list, Seaver is not among the attendees.

SteveJRogers Jul 23 2016 06:11 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

RETURNING HALL OF FAMERS TO THE TOP Aparicio, Luis (1984) Bench, Johnny (1989) Biggio, Craig (2015) Blyleven, Bert (2011) Boggs, Wade (2005) Brett, George (1999) Bunning, Jim (1996) Carew, Rod (1991) Carlton, Steve (1994) Cepeda, Orlando (1999) Cox, Bobby (2014) Dawson, Andre (2010) Eckersley, Dennis (2004) Fingers, Rollie (1992) Fisk, Carlton (2000) Ford, Whitey (1974) Gillick, Pat (2011) Glavine, Tom (2014) Gossage, Goose (2008) Henderson, Rickey (2009) Jackson, Reggie (1993) Jenkins, Fergie (1991) Johnson, Randy (2015) Kaline, Al (1980) Koufax, Sandy (1972) La Russa, Tony (2014) Larkin, Barry (2012) Lasorda, Tommy (1997) Marichal, Juan (1983) Martinez, Pedro (2015) Murray, Eddie (2003) Niekro, Phil (1997) Palmer, Jim (1990) Perez, Tony (2000) Perry, Gaylord (1991) Rice, Jim (2009) Ripken, Cal (2007) Robinson, Brooks (1983) Sandberg, Ryne (2005) Schmidt, Mike (1995) Smith, Ozzie (2002) Smoltz, John (2015) Sutter, Bruce (2006) Thomas, Frank (2014) Torre, Joe (2014) Williams, Billy (1987) Winfield, Dave (2001) Yount, Robin (1999)

Frayed Knot Jul 23 2016 06:30 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

SteveJRogers wrote: Ashie62 wrote: I hope Seaver makes it there this year. His FB page has been silent since January. According to the Hall site's returnees list, Seaver is not among the attendees. GTS always talked about how much he liked those weekends so one could make an assumption that, unless he simply feels that there are fewer and fewer of his contemporaries attending these days (although that list shows a decent number), the fact that he's not going to be there isn't great news concerning his present condition.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 23 2016 06:34 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Frayed Knot wrote: unless he simply feels that there are fewer and fewer of his contemporaries attending these days (although that list shows a decent number), There's plenty of his contemporaries on that list, including two of his catchers -- Bench and Fisk.

Ashie62 Jul 23 2016 06:52 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Tom was there a year ago at the Otesaga Hotel. Hoping he is well know. I thought he lived for this weekend. We all get old. [url]http://nypost.com/2015/07/24/tom-seaver-on-how-mets-are-mishandling-their-stud-muffins/

G-Fafif Jul 23 2016 08:23 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Tom *should* be there, but if he has to make a choice based on health or logistics, I'd prefer he save his energy for the 31 ceremony next week. Hoping Gil, Jr., Casey's niece and perhaps representatives of the Shea, Kiner and Robinson families are represented on the field as well. BTW, I heartily approve of the transfer of the Retired Numbers to the left field facade. Much classier. Though I enjoyed posing in front of them in my one and only appearance on the Party Deck in May, it's always bugged me that 37 or 14 or 41 often seemed to wind up behind a waste receptacle.

G-Fafif Jul 23 2016 08:29 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: unless he simply feels that there are fewer and fewer of his contemporaries attending these days (although that list shows a decent number), There's plenty of his contemporaries on that list, including two of his catchers -- Bench and Fisk. Ford and Koufax are the only two returning HOF players whose careers completely predate my fandom. Used to be it felt like a novelty if there was somebody on the podium I personally remembered as active. That was a while ago.

Lefty Specialist Jul 23 2016 09:35 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Signing autographs smiling and posing yesterday- Shamsky, Kranepool and Swoboda. Signing copies of his book and never looking up once- Lenny Dykstra. Saw Peter Gammons sneaking down an alley next to the diner we ate in. If you watch tomorrow, we'll be the ones wearing Piazza shirts.

bmfc1 Jul 24 2016 04:20 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

I understand the tradition but shouldn't the HoF speeches be made when games are not ongoing? Perhaps 7 to 8 PM?

Zvon Jul 24 2016 04:41 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Frayed Knot wrote: New spot for retired numbers, up above the upper deck in LF. [crossout]Party City[/crossout] M & M's deck getting too crowded. [fimg=550]https://thenypost.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/metsnumbers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&strip=all[/fimg] I fixed that for you.

Zvon Jul 24 2016 04:43 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Grats to Mike & Griff

Zvon Jul 24 2016 05:04 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Is there anything they don't drag out these days? The games about to start and the noon induction goes into it's second hour.

Gwreck Jul 24 2016 05:06 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Lots of Griffey/Mariners people here. Still a majority for Piazza but it's a solid 60/40 split; nice representation by our AL friends. Surprising number of Griffey shirts/jerseys from Cincinnati. By contrast, only saw one or two Piazza things from the Dodgers. Have not seen any Marlins, Padres or As Piazza fans.

Gwreck Jul 24 2016 05:07 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Zvon wrote: Is there anything they don't drag out these days? The games about to start and the noon induction goes into it's second hour. Actual ceremony here is supposed to start "promptly" at 1:30

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 24 2016 05:58 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

bmfc1 wrote: I understand the tradition but shouldn't the HoF speeches be made when games are not ongoing? Perhaps 7 to 8 PM? Make it the final event of Baseball Week. Monday MLB Draft Tuesday HR Contest Wednesday All Star Game Thursday Futures Game Friday AAA All Star Game Saturday Sunday HOF Weekend

Zvon Jul 24 2016 06:53 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Looks sweet.

Zvon Jul 24 2016 07:26 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Edgy MD Jul 24 2016 07:46 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Hey, he quoted Pope Benedict.

Frayed Knot Jul 24 2016 08:02 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 24 2016 08:03 PM

With all the talk about him going in as a Met or as a Dodger, I was wondering whether he'd go in as a blond - but apparently not. Remember that look kids?

Edgy MD Jul 24 2016 08:03 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Vince Piazza, bawling like a baby.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2016 12:10 AM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: bmfc1 wrote: I understand the tradition but shouldn't the HoF speeches be made when games are not ongoing? Perhaps 7 to 8 PM? Make it the final event of Baseball Week. Monday MLB Draft Tuesday HR Contest Wednesday All Star Game Thursday Futures Game Friday AAA All Star Game Saturday Sunday HOF Weekend Which leaves the question of whether they'd be making up for these extra off days by starting the the season earlier, by extending the season and tacking them on to the end, or by shortening the schedule.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2016 12:52 AM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

The answer to that has already been announced. D. Sunday doubleheaders.

G-Fafif Jul 25 2016 06:29 AM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

The money passage: “How can I put into words my thanks, love and appreciation for New York Mets fans? You have given me the greatest gift and have graciously taken me into your family. Looking out today at all the incredible sea of blue and orange brings back the greatest time of my life. You guys are serious. We didn’t get off on the best foot, but we both stayed with it. At first, I was pressing to make you cheer and wasn’t doing the job. You didn’t take it easy on me and I am better because of it. Sometimes a jockey whips a horse. It isn’t always pleasant to watch, but it gets results. The eight years we spent together went by way too fast. The thing I miss most is making you cheer. No fans rock the house like Mets fans. You are passionate, loyal, intelligent, and love this great game. To be only the second Met to enter the Hall of Fame, after Tom Seaver, brings me great pride and joy. And I truly enjoyed Gary Carter’s company. He was a wonderful man, a great player, and I miss him.”

Lefty Specialist Jul 25 2016 12:05 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

You guys are serious. This got a real gut reaction. You bet we are, Mike.

Lefty Specialist Jul 25 2016 12:12 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Disappointed that he mentioned the Wilpons but DIDN'T mention Nelson Doubleday, the real driving force behind getting and keeping him in New York in 1998.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2016 12:25 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

That's a lot of good stuff. But I've got to be honest. The horsewhipping stuff doesn't sit particularly well with me. I was disappointed he didn't mention Nelson Doubleday either, even if I never bought that driving force stuff.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2016 12:26 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

He was a lot nicer than I would have been. Hey, and to all you Mets fans who booed me for OPS'ing ONLY 876 my first month after the trade and then 1000 or more* every other month that first year: Fuck Off!! * 997 in July, 1077 August, 1177 September Lefty Specialist wrote: ... but DIDN'T mention Nelson Doubleday, the real driving force behind getting and keeping him in New York in 1998. That's debatable.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2016 12:35 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

[fimg=350:2pmekjiz]http://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Griffey.png[/fimg:2pmekjiz] [fimg=350:2pmekjiz]http://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Piazza.png[/fimg:2pmekjiz] I'm disappointed they have one diminutive name Griffey and two nicknames, but Piazza doesn't get "The Burly Bachelor" and "Mopey."

Edgy MD Jul 25 2016 02:24 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

[fimg=350:103yl0ok]http://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Seaver%20Tom%20Plaque_NBL.png[/fimg:103yl0ok] [fimg=350:103yl0ok]http://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Piazza.png[/fimg:103yl0ok] Not to be a stinker, but I have a subtle problem here. The insignia on Piazza's hat seems to have the outline that betrays this as the black hat. Black hat with a blue insignia and orange outline. I include Seaver's plaque here for comparison. He's also wearing a solid color (quite possibly black) jersey, as contrasted with Seaver's correct depiction in pinstripes. Seeing as this is for the ages, surely this is correctable.

d'Kong76 Jul 25 2016 03:04 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Overall a nice ceremony and speech. It don't take much to make me well up and that home run apple in my throat took awhile to ease up. I too thought the horsewhipping line could have been left out. Looking forward to Saturday evening and the Mets being in first or much closer to it after this week! #SHaMs #LGM #YGB #CRCEMA #1441273142

Lefty Specialist Jul 25 2016 03:06 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

d'Kong76 wrote: #1441273142 Familia's good, but I don't think they're retiring his number yet.

d'Kong76 Jul 25 2016 03:23 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Oopsie!

G-Fafif Jul 25 2016 03:35 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 25 2016 03:39 PM

[youtube:34g87glt]FPX4ptapgis[/youtube:34g87glt] MLBN produced a short video showing how the Piazza and Griffey plaques were designed, and indeed the photos the plaquesmith was working with were era-specific. Mike wore the black jersey and the hybrid cap far more than he did the pinstripes.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2016 03:37 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Lefty Specialist wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: #1441273142 Familia's good, but I don't think they're retiring his number yet. Actually, after that bases-loaded escape act during the Cubs series, the club voted to retire it even while it's still being worn.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2016 03:57 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

G-Fafif wrote: Mike wore the black jersey and the hybrid cap far more than he did the pinstripes. Sure, but he also struck out far more than he homered, but let's frame him at his most triumphant! Posterity!

Vic Sage Jul 25 2016 09:47 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

i find that plaque text to be disappointing. Its focus on his "durability" is besides the point (100+ games for 11 seasons? Nice, but so what? i can imagine a lot of good but non-HOF catchers accomplished that or something close over the course of their careers), and mentioning an irrelevant stat like "putouts" (which is another of those "just show up" counting stats) with only 1 brief mention of 2000 WS run, yet leaving out the fact that he helped 2 other franchises to post-season play, as well as his .308 lifetime batting avg and 10 silver sluggers, doesn't really express the scope of his overall accomplishments. oh well. at least he's got a Mets hat on.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 25 2016 09:58 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Remember this gatefold cover? [fimg=666:2y7r73i9]http://mlb.mlb.com/assets/images/1/4/0/161218140/cuts/PiazzaGriffey_y0jw6j51_rrpj37o4.jpg[/fimg:2y7r73i9]

cooby Jul 26 2016 08:16 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Edgy MD wrote: [fimg=350]http://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Seaver%20Tom%20Plaque_NBL.png[/fimg] [fimg=350]http://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/Piazza.png[/fimg] Not to be a stinker, but I have a subtle problem here. The insignia on Piazza's hat seems to have the outline that betrays this as the black hat. Black hat with a blue insignia and orange outline. I include Seaver's plaque here for comparison. He's also wearing a solid color (quite possibly black) jersey, as contrasted with Seaver's correct depiction in pinstripes. Seeing as this is for the ages, surely this is correctable. Lol edgy you are so full of poop! How the heck can you tell that?

Edgy MD Jul 26 2016 08:28 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

While I may indeed have problems with poopy-filledness, I look at the insignia on the hat having an outline, making it double-wide, compared with Seaver's. You may also note the prominent inclusion of pinstripes on the representation of Seaver's jersey, which are absent on the Piazza side. But you don't have to take my word for it. G-FaFiF posted a video which confirms!

cooby Jul 26 2016 09:01 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

:)

d'Kong76 Aug 18 2016 04:15 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

I see SNY has a special (three hours) called Piazza's Road to the Hall of Fame. Three hours seems a bit much and it's something you'd DVR if interested and maybe sift through in the off-season. (not that there's a season any more) Anyone see any of it? I don't know if it's aired before or if tonight (6pm) is the first time.

G-Fafif Aug 18 2016 04:59 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

d'Kong76 wrote: I see SNY has a special (three hours) called Piazza's Road to the Hall of Fame. Three hours seems a bit much and it's something you'd DVR if interested and maybe sift through in the off-season. (not that there's a season any more) Anyone see any of it? I don't know if it's aired before or if tonight (6pm) is the first time. Aired a ton during the height of HOF/31 Fever. Incorporates some previous programming plus generous helpings of the September 21 game. Worthwhile for our FF'ing. Skip the Loudmouths or whoever segments.

d'Kong76 Aug 19 2016 04:47 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Thanks, G... I remember ads for a show but didn't realize it was the same one. I recorded it last evening for future enjoyment.

Edgy MD Dec 09 2016 09:21 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

Peter Parker, rocking his Mike Piazza Hall of Fame pennant in the trailer for his new film.

G-Fafif Dec 09 2016 10:22 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

New Piazza book out soon, available for preorder now. Author's most recent work was a succinct memory of one of Mike's successors as Mets catcher in the Johnny Monell thread.

Mets Guy in Michigan Dec 09 2016 11:17 PM Re: HOF ICT 07/24 - Mike Piazza, Hall of Famer

G-Fafif wrote: New Piazza book out soon, available for preorder now. Author's most recent work was a succinct memory of one of Mike's successors as Mets catcher in the Johnny Monell thread. I love it already!