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Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 18 2021 11:53 AM

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/stevenacohen2/status/1472276561508417541[/TWEET]

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 18 2021 11:53 AM Re: Buck Up

What I mean to say is the Mets hired Buck

Edgy MD Dec 18 2021 11:56 AM Re: Buck Up

Great, Showalter has ALREADY BROKEN OUR TWEET EMBEDDING TOOL!!

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 18 2021 12:01 PM Re: Buck Up

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/_JonSpringer/status/1472279704631660544[/TWEET]

Edgy MD Dec 18 2021 12:44 PM Re: Buck Up

Fix't. Apparently, the tool didn't accept "mobile" in the URL. I'll try to get on that. Showy has to be the most experienced manager the Mets have had since Stengel. Probably nobody else even close.

batmagadanleadoff Dec 18 2021 12:56 PM Re: Buck Up

What a shocker! Who saw this coming? /snark Like eff n jeff coulda snagged somebody like Showalter. Not even in their dreams.

roger_that Dec 18 2021 01:07 PM Re: Buck Up

Fuck up. Ex-Yankee Fuckup, to be specific. Bitterly disappointed. Ya spend years detesting these Yankee jerkoffs, Steinbrenner apologists, and evil Empiracists, and then the Mets gotta shove another one down my unwilling throat. I'm agin it. Fuck. Up.

Ceetar Dec 18 2021 01:41 PM Re: Buck Up

What a shocker! Who saw this coming? /snark Like eff n jeff coulda snagged somebody like Showalter. Not even in their dreams. of course he could've. The Mets never particularly have had problems attracting people, though there's been talk of it being an issue in the Cohen years so far. I can't imagine publicly choosing your manager and interviewing token guys and whatever the BS pitch they were giving GMs is can be a good thing for interviewees though. But Buck's probably fine/good. "Good enough" at least, which is pretty much the Mets MO and certainly Cohen likes guys he's heard of. He even said as much in his intro press conference, where he poo-pooed the idea of hiring anyone unproven. But let's see what happens. Still got some players to sign, though you locked them out. It's a red flag that Cohen announced this himself too, and how involved he's been. We all pretty much assume/know Jeff/Fred meddled most years, but at least they pretended.

kcmets Dec 18 2021 01:45 PM Re: Buck Up

=kcmets post_id=83269 time=1639772818 user_id=53]If they don't do anything today, it ain't happening until January.

I'm never wrong sometimes.

G-Fafif Dec 18 2021 03:24 PM Re: Buck Up

Indisputably old Casey Stengel's first big league managing season to when he took over the Mets: 28 years. Not all that ancient-seeming Buck Showalter's first big league managing season to when he takes over the Mets: 30 years. Time flies differently these days.

ashie62 Dec 18 2021 03:53 PM Re: Buck Up

Nothing wrong with a safe pick.

Frayed Knot Dec 18 2021 03:55 PM Re: Buck Up

I say, 'Buck Yeah'

Fman99 Dec 18 2021 06:02 PM Re: Buck Up

I like it. Buck increases the Mets "old white guy" factor by several decibels.

Marshmallowmilkshake Dec 18 2021 08:10 PM Re: Buck Up

Good hire. His Yankee taint was ages ago. I don't have a problem with Cohen announcing it.

roger_that Dec 18 2021 08:16 PM Re: Buck Up

Kiss his Yankee taint.

Lefty Specialist Dec 18 2021 08:23 PM Re: Buck Up

LBGM! (Let's Bucking Go Mets!)

G-Fafif Dec 19 2021 12:16 AM Re: Buck Up

Lenny Dykstra does not approve. [tweet]https://twitter.com/lennydykstra/status/1470782530618077198[/tweet]

Lefty Specialist Dec 19 2021 06:41 AM Re: Buck Up

The old drunk staggers out of bed at the hot-sheets motel along old Route 13 fully clothed, reeking of Old Grand-Dad and Lucky Strikes, fumbling for his drug store sunglasses to shield his bloodshot eyes from the pitiless noonday sun. He shuffles barefoot among the empty liquor bottles on the floor, empties his bladder at the toilet that won't flush properly then vents at his laptop for a minute and 19 seconds, screaming into the void in the desperate hope that somebody will actually care enough to send him a little validation or even money to cover his back taxes. His task finished, he vomits quietly on his Members Only jacket for the third time this week and slumps in the rickety motel chair, completely spent, oblivious to the manager's pounding fist on the flimsy motel door echoing through the squalid room, portending forcible eviction.

kcmets Dec 19 2021 07:07 AM Re: Buck Up

I think Lenny's got some of that drain bamage you used to hear about.

ashie62 Dec 19 2021 08:04 AM Re: Buck Up

Lefty Specialist wrote: The old drunk staggers out of bed at the hot-sheets motel along old Route 13 fully clothed, reeking of Old Grand-Dad and Lucky Strikes, fumbling for his drug store sunglasses to shield his bloodshot eyes from the pitiless noonday sun. He shuffles barefoot among the empty liquor bottles on the floor, empties his bladder at the toilet that won't flush properly then vents at his laptop for a minute and 19 seconds, screaming into the void in the desperate hope that somebody will actually care enough to send him a little validation or even money to cover his back taxes. His task finished, he vomits quietly on his Members Only jacket for the third time this week and slumps in the rickety motel chair, completely spent, oblivious to the manager's pounding fist on the flimsy motel door echoing through the squalid room, portending forcible eviction. Charles Bukowski could have written this.

G-Fafif Dec 19 2021 08:14 AM Re: Buck Up

[tweet]https://twitter.com/anthonydicomo/status/1472584478237335558[/tweet]

Edgy MD Dec 19 2021 08:19 AM Re: Buck Up

=ashie62 post_id=83362 time=1639926261 user_id=90]Charles Bukowski could have written this.

Eugene O'Neill could have staged it.



What an ugly walking tragedy.

Frayed Knot Dec 19 2021 09:50 AM Re: Buck Up Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 20 2021 07:06 PM

=ashie62 post_id=83362 time=1639926261 user_id=90] Charles Bukowski could have written this.

It's a Budweiser, Budgetel, Bukowski kind of night -- Dan Bern

metsmarathon Dec 20 2021 06:43 AM Re: Buck Up

well, if lenny dykstra doesn't like it, then how could i? oh... yeah... wow, that was really easy. i guess i just had to try even just a little bit. yeah, i'm totally not opposed to this signing. was it safe? probably. are we a win-now team that can't fuck around with their managerial hiring? yeah. is he a bad fit for the job? fuck no.

G-Fafif Dec 20 2021 04:06 PM Re: Buck Up

Buck will wear No. 11.

G-Fafif Dec 20 2021 04:10 PM Re: Buck Up

Official release re ol' No. 11, the manager of your New York Mets. FLUSHING, N.Y., December 20, 2021 — The New York Mets today announced that they have named Buck Showalter the 24th manager in team history, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract. Showalter will wear #11. “Buck has been one of the best baseball minds for the last two decades and he makes teams better,” said Chairman, CEO and Owner Steve Cohen. “We have a lot of talent on this team and Buck is the right manager to take us to the next level and lead us to sustained success. I am excited he is our new manager.” Showalter, 65, has 20 years of managerial experience in the major leagues, owning a lifetime record of 1,551–1,517 (.506). He is a three-time Manager of the Year award winner, earning the honors in 1994, 2004 and 2014. Showalter's 1,551 career wins rank 24th all-time in MLB history and the 3,069 games managed rank 21st in the majors. He has guided three of the four teams he's managed to the postseason and been to the playoffs a total of five times. As the manager of the Yankees, Showalter ended a 14-year playoff drought, took Baltimore to the postseason after previously missing the playoffs for 15 years and led Arizona to the postseason in just their second year of existence. “I'd like to thank Steve and Alex Cohen, Sandy and Billy for their confidence in me to lead this team,” said Showalter. “This is a tremendous opportunity and a great responsibility to represent this organization, all Mets fans and this city. I'm energized and eager to get started.” “This has been an extremely thorough process and I am delighted that Buck will be the next manger to lead the Mets,” said President Sandy Alderson. “He is dedicated and experienced, which are two key qualities we were seeking in the next leader of this team.” “This is a significant day for the organization,” said General Manager Billy Eppler. “Buck is one of the most experienced and accomplished managers in the game. He is the perfect baseball mind to lead this team and usher in the next era of Mets baseball. I look forward to working closely with him in the years to come.” He began his managerial career with the New York Yankees in 1992 and remained through 1995. He would go on to become the first manager in the history of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was hired in 1996, two years before the Diamondbacks started playing so he could impact the organization. In 1999, Arizona went 100–62, marking the fastest expansion team in major league history to win a division title. Showalter managed the Texas Rangers from 2003–06 and most recently the Baltimore Orioles from 2010–18. Showalter has also previously worked for MLB Network, YES and ESPN. Showalter will become the fifth manager to manage both the Mets and Yankees, joining Casey Stengel, Yogi Berra, Dallas Green and Joe Torre. The DeFuniak Springs, FL native was originally drafted by the Yankees in the fifth round of the 1977 Draft. He spent seven years in the minor leagues before he retired as a player. He would manage five seasons in the Yankees' minor league system before joining the organizations major league coaching staff in 1990. In 1976, Showalter played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Hyannis Mets where he won the batting title with a .434 mark and was named the league MVP. In 2002, Showalter was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame. https://newyorkmets.medium.com/mets-name-buck-showalter-manager-3d82a6a4dccf

Willets Point Dec 20 2021 06:31 PM Re: Buck Up

A number I associate with Tim Teufel, even though he's had plenty of company.

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 20 2021 07:31 PM Re: Buck Up

I think first of Wayne Garrett, then Lenny Randle.

Edgy MD Dec 20 2021 07:50 PM Re: Buck Up

Tim Teufel, and then Tom Veryzer. Randle really seemed like a guy who tried to get 1 but found it occupied when he arrived, but looking back, I see he never wore #1 before the Mets and never got to until his last stop blowing baseballs in Seattle. Eleven is a number I associate with blond white reserve infielders who wear glasses. Now I want to retroactively assign it to Mike Cubbage.

roger_that Dec 21 2021 02:03 AM Re: Buck Up

Edgy MD wrote: blond white reserve infielders How many blond reserve infielders of color have you seen?

Edgy MD Dec 21 2021 06:50 AM Re: Buck Up

Edgy MD wrote: blond white reserve infielders How many blond reserve infielders of color have you seen? It happens. https://64.media.tumblr.com/a5ba16d16d5f5b6ef587abf8c4dbac1e/tumblr_ocjv48iYX21rm4cq6o1_1280.jpg>

roger_that Dec 21 2021 10:13 AM Re: Buck Up

Point well taken.

Lefty Specialist Dec 21 2021 10:27 AM Re: Buck Up

Edgy MD wrote: Tim Teufel, and then Tom Veryzer. Randle really seemed like a guy who tried to get 1 but found it occupied when he arrived, but looking back, I see he never wore #1 before the Mets and never got to until his last stop blowing baseballs in Seattle. Eleven is a number I associate with blond white reserve infielders who wear glasses. Now I want to retroactively assign it to Mike Cubbage. And I guess there'll be no Ruben Tejada comeback....

Ceetar Dec 21 2021 10:42 AM Re: Buck Up

I"m hearing the folks of the Barley Prose Mets On Tap Podcast are going to be arguing about Buck and Really Dark Beer tonight.

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 21 2021 11:13 AM Re: Buck Up

Spongeful to a fault

A Boy Named Seo Dec 21 2021 11:15 AM Re: Buck Up

No magic sprinkle dust, folks.

Centerfield Dec 21 2021 11:22 AM Re: Buck Up

Someone on twitter described him as the "manageriest manager in baseball". Like if you had to cast a baseball manager for a movie, Buck would be your guy. I'm not sure I agree with that, but I can't think of anyone active that fits that role. Casey was before my time, but if I had to pick, I think my choices would be: Jim Leyland, Runner Up http://media.mlive.com/benchwarmer/photo/8373042-large.jpg> You can smell the cigarettes on his breath even through this picture. Bobby Cox, Winner, Manageriest Manager of All Time https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2020/06/Bobby-Cox.jpg?w=475&h=594&crop=1> Foul-mouthed, impatient. Light beer? Are you fucking kidding me?

stevejrogers Dec 21 2021 11:43 AM Re: Buck Up

=Ceetar post_id=83446 time=1640108577 user_id=102] I"m hearing the folks of the Barley Prose Mets On Tap Podcast are going to be arguing about Buck and Really Dark Beer tonight.

Buck and Bocks! ;)

stevejrogers Dec 21 2021 11:46 AM Re: Buck Up

And now I'm wondering if Shiner renamed their Bock to Shiner Buck when sold in Arlington during Showalter's Ranger tenure 🤔

Edgy MD Dec 21 2021 11:49 AM Re: Buck Up

Good points above on the manageriest figures. But there are other candidates queuing up. Charlie Manuel wants you to know this is the major leagues. If you want somebody to hold your hand, go back to Paducah. [fimg=600]https://www.philliesacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/usa_charlie_manuel.jpg[/fimg] Ron Washington looks at how you put all your strength into gripping the bat, and he's is going to tell you the same thing Carl Yastrzemski told him when he came up. "You want to stroke it, not choke it, Son." [fimg=600]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/Ron_Washington_on_August_14%2C_2015_%28cropped%29.jpg[/fimg] Actually, Wash is probably less the prototypical manager and more of a paragon of coachiness.

Johnny Lunchbucket Dec 21 2021 12:04 PM Re: Buck Up

No one has quite come out and demanded an answer for how to get the red off Jeff McNiel's ass, or how Dom Smith can regain his game

Edgy MD Dec 21 2021 12:12 PM Re: Buck Up

"Buck, you got hired during a lockout. Did you discuss during the interview process that the team you get asked to manage may be made of non-union replacement players? Have you put any thought into what you would do if that were the case?" Ms. Showalter is a really good nodder.

Edgy MD Dec 21 2021 12:21 PM Re: Buck Up

Anthony Recker keeps Anthony Recker stickers on his wall. https://metsinpeace.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/screen-shot-2021-12-21-at-2.17.49-pm.png>

Edgy MD Dec 21 2021 12:38 PM Re: Buck Up

Hi, Billy. Edgy MD from Crane Pool Media here. At first I thought I was looking at an odd recessed lighting pattern. But now I'm not so sure. What's up with your ceiling? [FIMG=700]https://metsinpeace.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/screen-shot-2021-12-21-at-2.35.06-pm.png[/FIMG]

Ceetar Dec 21 2021 12:56 PM Re: Buck Up

=stevejrogers post_id=83455 time=1640112390 user_id=57] And now I'm wondering if Shiner renamed their Bock to Shiner Buck when sold in Arlington during Showalter's Ranger tenure 🤔

they should've.

Frayed Knot Dec 21 2021 02:21 PM Re: Buck Up

So I guess this means that Buck passed his physical? I hadn't heard anything on that prior to today. Hope he's in the best shape of his life.* *I like how my phone anticipated those final four words right after I typed 'best'

Lefty Specialist Dec 21 2021 03:24 PM Re: Buck Up

I"m hearing the folks of the Barley Prose Mets On Tap Podcast are going to be arguing about Buck and Really Dark Beer tonight. DARK BEER!!!!! https://d2z1w4aiblvrwu.cloudfront.net/ad/ncsq/jim-beam-something-different-small-7.jpg>

stevejrogers Dec 21 2021 03:35 PM Re: Buck Up

Considering Showalter's upper body gear wearing habits, that might be one of the handful of times Showalter11 will be seen in Buck's own presence!

Edgy MD Dec 21 2021 03:40 PM Re: Buck Up

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: No one has quite come out and demanded an answer for how to get the red off Jeff McNiel's ass, or how Dom Smith can regain his game Awkwardly, participation in the festivities apparently included the condition that nobody mention any active players, as dictated by MLB's lockout policies. One reporter did make a passing reference to "a certain $130 million pitcher," but all appeared to comply.

G-Fafif Dec 22 2021 06:50 AM Re: Buck Up

[tweet]https://twitter.com/anthonydicomo/status/1473649797110325249[/tweet]

Benjamin Grimm Dec 22 2021 07:03 AM Re: Buck Up

The 2022 Tabloid Cover Derby already has 19 entries.

Edgy MD Sep 19 2022 08:53 PM Re: Buck Up

Congratulations to Buckminster Showalter and all who got on board for him early.

The Hot Corner Sep 20 2022 04:18 PM Re: Buck Up

Buck's experience, awareness (of situations/rules), and preparedness has played a vital role in guiding this team through this season. I think he ha done an excellent job of managing the team. I don't believe the Mets would be in this position if the managerial change had not been made at the end of last season.

Ceetar Sep 20 2022 04:24 PM Re: Buck Up

The Hot Corner wrote: Buck's experience, awareness (of situations/rules), and preparedness has played a vital role in guiding this team through this season. I think he ha done an excellent job of managing the team. I don't believe the Mets would be in this position if the managerial change had not been made at the end of last season. Buck's been better than expected, but I think the key here is the _change_ more than who it was. Let's just hope he actually uses Edwin Díaz in an elimination game.