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Ceetar Aug 09 2022 12:01 PM

46. Botty McBotface wrote: Don't worry Mets fans, your team's gonna clinch the East The Nationals are in a slump and the Braves are in a funk So sit back and enjoy the show As the Mets take first place!

stevejrogers Aug 09 2022 12:16 PM Re: Mets Magic

*mental note to find a Billy Dee image next Met win/Brave loss*

Benjamin Grimm Aug 09 2022 01:09 PM Re: Mets Magic

Okay, I guess we're doing this, a little "sooner" than expected. Appropriately, the 46th state to enter the Union was Oklahoma: https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-oklahoma-large-letter-postcard-online-16562_31.jpg> (New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii are going to miss out on the fun, as will a few other states along the way, undoubtedly.)

batmagadanleadoff Aug 09 2022 02:20 PM Re: Mets Magic

It has to be states? (Not complainin', just asking).

Edgy MD Aug 09 2022 02:32 PM Re: Mets Magic

Atomic Number 46 = Palladium Shakespearean Sonnet Number 46 = "Mine eye and heart are at a mortal war" Psalm 46 = "God is our refuge and strength" Rolling Stones Single Number 46 = "Happy" US President Number 46 = Joseph R. Biden Hardy Boys Mystery Number 46 = The Secret Agent on Flight 101 Heinz Variety Number 46 = Pepper Sauce—Red or Green Loeb Classical Library Number 46 = Lives, Volume I: Theseus and Romulus. Lycurgus and Numa. Solon and Publicola by Plutarch 46th Street in Manhattan = Hell's Kitchen, Restaurant Row, Theater District 46th Most Populated Country = Malaysia

Benjamin Grimm Aug 09 2022 02:43 PM Re: Mets Magic

I went with states because I thought we had done that once before, but couldn't prove it! But yeah, let's do all of the categories that Edgy suggested. I'm especially eager to see how the Heinz thing plays out. Why leave anything on the table? If history is a guide, it may be another eight or ten years before we get to do this again.

Edgy MD Aug 09 2022 02:51 PM Re: Mets Magic

The Number 46 song in the Hot 100 when the Mets played their first game: [YOUTUBE]CQUi--DcvD8[/YOUTUBE]

kcmets Aug 09 2022 02:54 PM Re: Mets Magic

Embedding prohibited by high-brow fuckers, view here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yacy55diwoA

kcmets Aug 09 2022 02:57 PM Re: Mets Magic

Found a better version... [YOUTUBE]80tN2U2S8qY[/YOUTUBE]

Frayed Knot Aug 09 2022 04:21 PM Re: Mets Magic

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I went with states because I thought we had done that once before, but couldn't prove it! We last did states to count down to the end of the Trump administration.

whippoorwill Aug 09 2022 04:32 PM Re: Mets Magic

Thanks. States instead of inert Beethoven videos…

stevejrogers Aug 09 2022 09:06 PM Re: Mets Magic

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Edgy MD Aug 09 2022 09:07 PM Re: Mets Magic

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Ceetar Aug 09 2022 09:15 PM Re: Mets Magic

Botty McBotface wrote: The Mets are on fire and they're not slowing down The Nationals are in their way, but they'll soon be stepping down The Mets have proven they're the team to beat And when they clinch the East, it will be sweet The fans have been behind them all season long And they'll be there to cheer them on when they win it all It's been a long time coming, but this team is ready They have the talent, the drive, and the will to succeed This is their year, there's no doubt about it They'll make some noise in the playoffs, you just wait and see The Mets are destined for greatness, and soon they'll be crowned The kings of the NL East!

Willets Point Aug 09 2022 09:19 PM Re: Mets Magic

Let's not do presidents tonight.

Edgy MD Aug 09 2022 09:41 PM Re: Mets Magic

No indeed. Number 45 on April 11, 1962 was Dick and DeeDee. [YOUTUBE]n_3j-itpRwo[/YOUTUBE] Admittedly, it's not quite yet looking like history's best week on the radio.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 10 2022 04:50 AM Re: Mets Magic

https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/Utah-Style-Postcard-online-16570_6.jpg> Utah, the 45th state to enter the Union. The Mets have a 7-game lead with 51 games to play. In 2007, they had the same size lead, but with only one third as many games remaining. Just sayin'.

kcmets Aug 10 2022 08:02 AM Re: Mets Magic

[YOUTUBE]wxR-khJsx3s[/YOUTUBE]

stevejrogers Aug 10 2022 08:21 AM Re: Mets Magic

Don't worry, I'm not planning on continuing alcohol, or Star Wars actor references…though now that I think of it, there is one specific reference I can use a while from now, hopefully, complete with classic lines of dialogue from the original movie…

stevejrogers Aug 10 2022 02:13 PM Re: Mets Magic

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Benjamin Grimm Aug 10 2022 02:24 PM Re: Mets Magic

https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-wyoming-vintage-16579_47.jpg> Wyoming, the 44th state, gained statehood on July 10, 1890.

Edgy MD Aug 10 2022 02:27 PM Re: Mets Magic

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Edgy MD Aug 10 2022 02:30 PM Re: Mets Magic

[BIGPURPLE]44.[/BIGPURPLE] https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71p9O6VBFkL._SX425_.jpg>

Methead Aug 10 2022 02:40 PM Re: Mets Magic

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stevejrogers Aug 10 2022 02:45 PM Re: Mets Magic

Edgy MD wrote: https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/44_barack_obama1.jpg> https://www.tcdb.com/Images/Cards/Baseball/280685/280685-17111866Fr.jpg> I'd imagine the former South Side Fan In Chief must have been dying a little inside having to do this!

Edgy MD Aug 10 2022 02:49 PM Re: Mets Magic

Why is Wyoming The Equality State? Though lovingly referred to as the “Cowboy State,” Wyoming's true nickname is the “Equality State.” And for good reason. On December 10, 1869, Wyoming passed the first unconditional law in the U.S. permanently guaranteeing women their inherent right to vote and hold office.

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2022 03:14 PM Re: Mets Magic

With Philly (x3), Atlanta (x4) and Philly (x4) again (followed by the Yanx x2), these next few series have the potential to send this number plummeting rather quickly. They also have the potential to make starting this countdown in early August look like a really bad idea.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 10 2022 03:18 PM Re: Mets Magic

Frayed Knot wrote: They also have the potential to make starting this countdown in early August look like a really bad idea. I agree. Benjamin Grimm wrote: The Mets have a 7-game lead with 51 games to play. In 2007, they had the same size lead, but with only one third as many games remaining. Just sayin'.

Ceetar Aug 10 2022 04:46 PM Re: Mets Magic

The Mets playoff magic number is 39. If the Mets went 20-30 the Padres would have to 31-18 AND the Phillies would have to go 32-21. the 2007 Mets went 25-25 and 0-7 against the Phillies. If the Mets went 0-7 against the Phillies, and went say 20-23 otherwise, the Phillies would still have to go 25-21 AND the Padres would still have to win 31 more.

stevejrogers Aug 10 2022 04:59 PM Re: Mets Magic

The Mets playoff magic number is 39. That's a more important countdown. I want the division, more out of wanting the franchise to finally get back-to-back division titles, but to erase last year's collapse, and 2007's, where two teams played in a Game 163 tie-breaker for the Wild Card that weren't the Mets, sewing up a postseason spot is a goal that should be watched with the same scrutiny. https://s.abcnews.com/images/Sports/WireAP_ee00ca16f9a54ab38b6266387754ae1e_16x9_992.jpg>

Methead Aug 10 2022 06:15 PM Re: Mets Magic

Frayed Knot wrote: They also have the potential to make starting this countdown in early August look like a really bad idea. I hear you, but I only have so many opportunities to work a Syracuse #44 into the conversation.

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2022 08:27 PM Re: Mets Magic

Braves complete the sweep of their two game series with Boston and thus delay any further lowering of the M.N.

Frayed Knot Aug 13 2022 08:01 PM Re: Mets Magic

So the Braves will (or likely will, leading 6-2 in the 8th) chop 1.5 games off the NYM lead just since yesterday [win Friday + two wins Saturday - one NYM win] but it'll chop three games off their remaining season and two off of ours so that blunts the hurt somewhat. Tough game for us tomorrow while the Braves still face the Marlins.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 13 2022 08:32 PM Re: Mets Magic

Idaho, the 43rd state, admitted into the Union on July 3, 1890. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/boise-idaho-greetings-from-26242_9.jpg> Not a potato to be seen on that postcard. https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3a/31/73/3a317325ee0706708437f6320193ade4.jpg>

stevejrogers Aug 13 2022 08:34 PM Re: Mets Magic Edited 3 time(s), most recently on Aug 14 2022 05:18 AM

R.A. Dickey

Edgy MD Aug 13 2022 08:43 PM Re: Mets Magic

Why is Idaho known as The Gem State? Idaho is nicknamed “The Gem State” for the abundance of rare minerals that have been found in all corners of the state. For those who really know their trivia, you might also know that the state gem is the Star Garnet. [FIMG=400]https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CPsEZ7ZWoAI/WOGfVLX4C9I/AAAAAAAABxE/3W4B9LQ-0SQ2sHnJezqH4WCTJfhNrgVpACLcB/s1600/star%2Bgarnets.jpg[/FIMG]

Benjamin Grimm Aug 14 2022 04:57 PM Re: Mets Magic

Washington, one of only two states to be named after a Mets player, entered the Union as the 42nd state on November 11, 1889. Because the number 42 is universally retired, no other state will ever again be number 42. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/Washington-Style-Postcard-evergreen-16575_95.jpg>

Benjamin Grimm Aug 14 2022 05:08 PM Re: Mets Magic

The Mets, by the way, have clinched the season series against the Phillies. They are 11-4 against Philadelphia, with four games remaining. Because of the new tiebreaker rules this year, the Mets' Magic Number over the Phillies, which would appear to be 37, is actually 36.

stevejrogers Aug 14 2022 06:17 PM Re: Mets Magic

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Fman99 Aug 14 2022 06:54 PM Re: Mets Magic

There are too many numbers here and I'm baffled. What are we counting exactly?

Benjamin Grimm Aug 14 2022 07:33 PM Re: Mets Magic

42 is the current Magic Number for eliminating the Braves and winning the National League East.

Edgy MD Aug 14 2022 08:29 PM Re: Mets Magic

[fimg=600]https://cdn.britannica.com/58/22358-050-A63CB4E2/Molybdenum-molybdenum-symbol-square-Mo-properties-some.jpg[/fimg] WtF is molybdenum?

stevejrogers Aug 17 2022 09:22 PM Re: Mets Magic Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 17 2022 09:25 PM

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Gwreck Aug 17 2022 09:23 PM Re: Mets Magic

We skip 41. Magic number is 40 (goes down 2 with a win over the Braves).

Frayed Knot Aug 17 2022 09:24 PM Re: Mets Magic

Wait, doesn't the M.N. go down by two?

Gwreck Aug 17 2022 09:26 PM Re: Mets Magic

A win tomorrow drops the magic number by three because it clinches the season series, and in the event of a tie in the standings, Mets get the division.

Ceetar Aug 17 2022 09:28 PM Re: Mets Magic

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stevejrogers Aug 17 2022 09:32 PM Re: Mets Magic

=Gwreck post_id=104439 time=1660793219 user_id=56] A win tomorrow drops the magic number by three because it clinches the season series, and in the event of a tie in the standings, Mets get the division.

In a row!?

Benjamin Grimm Aug 18 2022 07:24 AM Re: Mets Magic

https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-south-dakota-large-letter-postcard-online-16567_79.jpg> The Magic Number bypasses Montana and stops in South Dakota, hopefully for a brief stay. South Dakota was the 40th state, entering the Union on November 2, 1889.

Bob Alpacadaca Aug 18 2022 09:29 AM Re: Mets Magic

And home to the world's only Corn Palace, proudly depicted in the KO. I've been there and it is worth seeing if you like small-town attractions.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 18 2022 09:32 AM Re: Mets Magic

Baseball Reference has the Phillies' elimination number (for the division title) at 35, but it's really 34 as the Mets have clinched the season series against them. I'm a little surprised that BBRef isn't accounting for that. I also wonder why they don't include all teams in the Wild Card standings.

stevejrogers Aug 19 2022 08:46 PM Re: Mets Magic

https://nypost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/08/newspress-collage-23462637-1660589608305.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&1660577048&w=1024> Probably a week or so early to metaphorically sound the trumpets for a September pennant drive, but the Mets' No. 39's bullpen entrance theme, “Narco” by Blasterjaxx with Timmy Trumpet is rocking' and it's time to start sounding those trumpets!

Frayed Knot Aug 19 2022 09:16 PM Re: Mets Magic

Don't you hear my call, though we're many games away [YOUTUBE]J-UptzjhGSA[/YOUTUBE]

Edgy MD Aug 19 2022 09:57 PM Re: Mets Magic

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Benjamin Grimm Aug 20 2022 05:53 AM Re: Mets Magic

https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-north-dakota-vintage-greeting-card-online-16560_29.jpg> North Dakota, the 39th state, gained statehood the same day as its neighbor to the south. This is from Wikipedia: North Dakota was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889, along with neighboring South Dakota, as the 39th and 40th states. President Benjamin Harrison shuffled the statehood papers before signing them so that no one could tell which became a state first; consequently, the two states are officially numbered in alphabetical order.

Edgy MD Aug 20 2022 07:25 AM Re: Mets Magic

Why is North Dakota known as The Peace Garden State? North Dakota is most likely known as "The Peace Garden State" because it partially houses the International Peace Garden, which overlaps the international border between the United States (US) and Canada. Part of the garden is in the US state of North Dakota, while part of it is in the Canadian province of Manitoba.

stevejrogers Aug 20 2022 02:53 PM Re: Mets Magic

38 years ago, an era was dawning [url] https://www.tcdb.com/ViewCard.cfm/sid/231139/cid/14508699/1993-WIZ-New-York-Mets-30-Years-of-Team-Photos-NNO-1984?PageIndex=1

Benjamin Grimm Aug 20 2022 04:07 PM Re: Mets Magic

Colorado entered the Union on August 1, 1876 as the nation's 38th state. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/send-vintage-greeting-card-online-colorado-16531_51.jpg>

stevejrogers Aug 21 2022 02:48 PM Re: Mets Magic

YOU MEAN THE METS MAGIC NUMBER TO CLINCH THE 2022 NL EAST DIVISION HAS DROPPED DOWN TO 37!? https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/66073829.jpg>

stevejrogers Aug 21 2022 04:51 PM Re: Mets Magic

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Benjamin Grimm Aug 21 2022 06:01 PM Re: Mets Magic

Nevada, the 36th state, gained statehood on October 31, 1864. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/send-vintage-greeting-card-online-nevada-16553_43.jpg>

Frayed Knot Aug 21 2022 07:03 PM Re: Mets Magic

Nevada being admitted as a state was actually a version of Gerrymandering. It wasn't that districts were rigged but the 'Silver State' was WAY short of having the population required for statehood (like 12 people lived there at the time) but Lincoln and the Republicans were SO desperate for electoral votes (and Senators) in advance of the '64 elections that they dispensed with those silly little rules in order to help ensure long, tall Abe a second term.

Edgy MD Aug 21 2022 08:01 PM Re: Mets Magic

Turned out that McLellan got his ass kicked and Abe didn't need those 18 Silver Staters giving him three electoral votes. Amazing that we could do a presidential election in the middle of a vicious and vile civil war and it could be less of a clusterfuck than our most recent attempts.

Frayed Knot Aug 24 2022 05:56 AM Re: Mets Magic

So how's this thread going? Bascially we're down to a two game lead over a team that's the defending champs and has been 8.5 games better than us since the first of June. So not only can this lead disappear inside a 48 hour span but the fact that we've got the Dodgers coming up makes it almost likely. It seems like this whole winning the division strategy thing comes down to six words: But we've got an easy schedule! That doesn't exactly instill me with a ton of confidence.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 24 2022 06:45 AM Re: Mets Magic

No, me neither. The Wild Card magic number is a lot more promising, but it's not nearly as nice a prize.

Edgy MD Aug 25 2022 08:13 PM Re: Mets Magic

Frayed Knot wrote: So not only can this lead disappear inside a 48 hour span but the fact that we've got the Dodgers coming up makes it almost likely. It seems like this whole winning the division strategy thing comes down to six words: But we've got an easy schedule! Well, "We've got deGrom and Scherzer (and Diaz)" is also part of the plan.

Frayed Knot Aug 25 2022 08:24 PM Re: Mets Magic

Well we get COL while they get StL, but next week They get COL while we get LAD so we need to do more than break even here.

Gwreck Aug 26 2022 07:14 AM Re: Mets Magic

Frayed Knot wrote: It seems like this whole winning the division strategy thing comes down to six words: But we've got an easy schedule! That doesn't exactly instill me with a ton of confidence. Since June 1, the Braves have gone 41-6 (.872) against teams not in position to make the playoffs (“non-playoff teams”). That seems…unsustainable. Against playoff teams, they're 15-14. In their final last 36 games, the Braves have 20 games against non-playoff teams and 16 against playoff teams. —- Since June 1, the Mets have gone 28-10 against non-playoff teams, a more realistic .737 winning percentage. Against playoff teams in the same period, 17-19. In their final 36 games, the Mets have 6 games against playoff teams, and 30 against non-playoff teams. —- And they have a 2 game lead. There's a reason FanGraphs has the Mets with a 78% chance of winning the division. (And a 100% chance of making the playoffs). — Also: 35.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 26 2022 07:56 AM Re: Mets Magic

(And a 100% chance of making the playoffs). The Magic Number for a playoff spot (the third Wild Card) is only 25, over the Brewers. A much easier number to hit. The Mets are 12 games ahead of Milwaukee. The Magic Number for the division title is as far East as it's been so far this year, in West Virginia. The 35th state entered the Union on June 20, 1863, splitting from Virginia during the Civil War. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-west-virginia-vintage-postcards-online-16576_41.jpg>

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2022 03:34 PM Re: Mets Magic

Benjamin Grimm wrote: The 35th state entered the Union on June 20, 1863, splitting from Virginia during the Civil War. Like Nevada, WV was also a state admitted to the Union by Lindoln and pals by steamrolling the rules governing such stuff.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 26 2022 08:52 PM Re: Mets Magic

The Magic Number heads back West to Kansas, the 34th state, which entered the Union on January 29, 1861. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/kansas-send-vintage-card-online-16540_9.jpg> Hopefully, by this time tomorrow the Magic Number will be able to quote Dorothy Gale.

Edgy MD Aug 26 2022 09:16 PM Re: Mets Magic

And there I thought that Kansas was "The Jayhawk State." Why is Kansas called "The Sunflower State"? More than 3,000 years ago, American Indians utilized the native sunflower for food; over the centuries, the seeds were cultivated and the modern, oil-rich sunflower emerged. In 1903, Kansas declared itself the “Sunflower State,” naming the wild native plant as its official flower.

Gwreck Aug 27 2022 08:40 PM Re: Mets Magic

32. Thanks, Kenley Jansen.

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2022 08:42 PM Re: Mets Magic

I like that we were tracking the StL/ATL game in three different threads!

Benjamin Grimm Aug 27 2022 08:43 PM Re: Mets Magic

The Magic Number spent about ten minutes in Oregon before settling in for the night in Minnesota, where Jerry Koosman presumably is, since he wasn't at Citi Field today. Minnesota entered the Union as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-minnesota-vintage-postcard-16548_86.jpg>

Benjamin Grimm Aug 28 2022 09:17 PM Re: Mets Magic

The Braves just lost to the Cardinals, so the Magic Number is down to 31, as in California, the 31st state. Entered the Union on September 9, 1850. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/send-california-retro-style-greeting-card-online-16356_5.jpg>

Gwreck Aug 30 2022 08:54 PM Re: Mets Magic

Rockies cooperate, Braves lose. 30.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 30 2022 08:58 PM Re: Mets Magic

https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-wisconsin-vintage-design-greeting-card-16577_95.jpg> Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 31 2022 08:01 PM Re: Mets Magic

The 29th state was Iowa, which gained statehood on December 28, 1848, back when Hector was a pup. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/iowa-vintage-greeting-card-16539_56.jpg>

Edgy MD Aug 31 2022 08:29 PM Re: Mets Magic

Why is Iowa called The Hawkeye State? Most sources say that Iowa's Hawkeye State nickname was inspired by a Native American warrior named Black Hawk and/or the character of Hawkeye in James Fenimore Cooper's novel The Last of the Mohicans. Though the exact history of the name is debated, most Iowans proudly refer to themselves as Hawkeyes. That sort of ambiguity is weird. Our country isn't old enough for us to not know why we call ourselves what we call ourselves.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 01 2022 07:49 PM Re: Mets Magic

The 28th state, Texas, entered the Union on December 29, 1845. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/send-greeting-card-vintage-texas-online-16569_68.jpg>

Frayed Knot Sep 01 2022 08:39 PM Re: Mets Magic

Both Iowa and Texas choose to represent a football field as a symbol of their state. Pretty sad if you ask me.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 01 2022 08:44 PM Re: Mets Magic

I dont think that the actual states produce those postcards Grimm is posting. And there are many kinds and styles of those Greetings postcards for each state.

Frayed Knot Sep 01 2022 08:48 PM Re: Mets Magic

Yes, but the people producing those opt to put those out there so Iowa chooses a football field but not a corn field and Texas shows you a gridiron but not hundreds of miles of coastline. Shallow choices if you ask me.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 02 2022 08:34 PM Re: Mets Magic

Florida became the 27th state on March 3, 1845. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/florida-usa-send-vintage-greeting-card-16534_16.jpg>

whippoorwill Sep 02 2022 08:42 PM Re: Mets Magic

Frayed Knot wrote: Both Iowa and Texas choose to represent a football field as a symbol of their state. Pretty sad if you ask me. I can see PA doing it. We love us our gridirons!

Edgy MD Sep 02 2022 08:46 PM Re: Mets Magic

And who doesn't celebrate Cobalt Day?! [fimg=500]https://cdn.britannica.com/73/22373-050-143340CB/element-cobalt-symbol-square-Co-properties-some.jpg[/fimg] Cobalt is named after the dickish Germanic mythical creature kobold. The Democratic Republic of the Congo produces the majority of the cobalt extracted in the world, with DRC's distant neighbor Canada coming in an appropriately distant second place. it has traditionally been a favorite for it's use in dyeing (cobalt blue) but is chiefly used today to create super allows such as those used in Lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) batteries. Cobalt!!

batmagadanleadoff Sep 02 2022 09:46 PM Re: Mets Magic

Frayed Knot wrote: Both Iowa and Texas choose to represent a football field as a symbol of their state. Pretty sad if you ask me. I can see PA doing it. We love us our gridirons! Yeah. Football is deeply embedded in the culture of Pennsylvania and especially Texas, which is probably the national capital of amateur football. But I don't think the states themselves have anything to do with those state greetings postcards. They're produced by private business interests.

Frayed Knot Sep 03 2022 05:22 AM Re: Mets Magic

It's just the whole idea of: 'let's show you what's unique about our state ... Look, we have football fields!!!' Yeah, how original, so do the other 49

Gwreck Sep 07 2022 03:06 PM Re: Mets Magic

Mets up a half game, Magic number down to 26.

Gwreck Sep 07 2022 08:33 PM Re: Mets Magic

Still up a half game. 25.

Gwreck Sep 10 2022 10:08 PM Re: Mets Magic

Down to 23.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 11 2022 07:21 AM Re: Mets Magic

Maine, the 23rd state, is one of only two states that are named after a Mets player. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-maine-vintage-greeting-card-16544_14.jpg>

Edgy MD Sep 11 2022 07:43 AM Re: Mets Magic

Maine: No football fields!

Willets Point Sep 11 2022 08:03 AM Re: Mets Magic

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Maine, the 23rd state, is one of only two states that are named after a Mets player. Well, there's Georgia named for George Stone, George Theodore, George Foster, and, of course, George Thomas Seaver. Florida named for Wilmer Flores. Montana named for Willie Montanez. North and South Carolina named for Ed Charles. And Washington named for Claudell Washington.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2022 08:40 AM Re: Mets Magic

I'm pretty sure New Jersey is named for Bobby Jones, too. And though I'm not certain about California, I read where the original proposed name was Kooncelvania. Strong evidence, that.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 11 2022 09:36 AM Re: Mets Magic

Willets Point wrote: And Washington named for Claudell Washington. That's the other state that I was referring to.

Gwreck Sep 11 2022 03:16 PM Re: Mets Magic

22

Gwreck Sep 11 2022 05:43 PM Re: Mets Magic

21. Thanks, Seattle.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 12 2022 07:26 AM Re: Mets Magic

Illinois, the 21st state, entered the Union on December 3, 1818. It's known as the state that doesn't paint yard-lines on its football fields. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-illinois-send-vintage-greeting-card-16537_86.jpg>

Edgy MD Sep 12 2022 07:47 AM Re: Mets Magic

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Illinois, the 21st state, entered the Union on December 3, 1818. It's known as the state that doesn't paint yard-lines on its football fields. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-illinois-send-vintage-greeting-card-16537_86.jpg> Now that's curious. It's like a football field, but they don't seem to be playing football. No goalposts, no gridiron markings, about six or seven on a side, and the non-playing members of the team appear to be positioned at the ends of the field instead of on the sidelines. Also, silos inside the stadium, ruining all views for the seats at the north end! Illinois! It's the state where folks love their football or handball or lacrosse or hurley or siloball or something! I'm guessing that's a representation of Soldier Field before the upper tiers were added?

Willets Point Sep 12 2022 07:54 AM Re: Mets Magic

Definitely Soldier Field. It could be a track & field event drawn by someone who thought "I'll just draw a track and some people in a field."

Edgy MD Sep 12 2022 08:05 AM Re: Mets Magic

Good point. Maybe it's a Beatles concert with no admission on the field.

Willets Point Sep 12 2022 08:08 AM Re: Mets Magic

The Beatles were known for performing on a stage with a silo theme.

Gwreck Sep 12 2022 10:36 PM Re: Mets Magic

20. Is this an actual losing streak for Atlanta?

Frayed Knot Sep 13 2022 05:24 AM Re: Mets Magic

=Gwreck post_id=107082 time=1663043764 user_id=56] Is this an actual losing streak for Atlanta?

Yes, one we're not taking advantage of.

Lefty Specialist Sep 13 2022 05:45 AM Re: Mets Magic

Once again the Mets, like Blanche Dubois, rely on the kindness of strangers. But I'll take it.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 13 2022 06:35 AM Re: Mets Magic

Mississippi, a state that apparently doesn't have a proper appreciation for football, was the 20th state, entering the Union on December 10, 1817. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-mississippi-vintage-greeting-card-online-16549_47.jpg>

Gwreck Sep 13 2022 08:12 AM Re: Mets Magic

Frayed Knot wrote: =Gwreck post_id=107082 time=1663043764 user_id=56] Is this an actual losing streak for Atlanta? Yes, one we're not taking advantage of.

Mets won two of the three days the Braves lost, with a 2 game swing in the standings. Seems like that's taking advantage?



Most though it was a joke. Braves, like the Mets, haven't lost more than 3 games in a row this year.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 14 2022 04:58 PM Re: Mets Magic

The 19th State was Indiana! I'm not sure anyone knows what a "Hoosier" is. My favorite explanation, which is most likely wrong, is that it's because people in Indiana like to ask, "Who's yer uncle?" Indiana became a state on December 11, 1816. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-indiana-send-vintage-greeting-card-online-16538_40.jpg>

Edgy MD Sep 14 2022 07:11 PM Re: Mets Magic

Why is Indiana called "The Hoosier State"? There was once a contractor named Hoosier employed on the Louisville and Portland Canal who preferred to hire laborers from Indiana. They were called "Hoosier's men" and eventually all Indianans were called Hoosiers.

Gwreck Sep 15 2022 08:27 PM Re: Mets Magic

18.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 16 2022 07:09 AM Re: Mets Magic

Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812. Where were YOU on that day??? It's called "The Pelican State" because people there liked to say, "Who's yer pelican?" https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/send-greeting-card-louisiana-vintage-16543_70.jpg>

Ceetar Sep 16 2022 07:20 AM Re: Mets Magic

Louisiana, named for '89-'90 Met Lou Thornton. His teammate David West always used to say 'bout him "Lou Is Iana" which was 80s slang for "on deck".

Edgy MD Sep 16 2022 07:40 AM Re: Mets Magic

Louisiana is... [list] [*]Our strangely tall 1930s deco state capitol building. [*]The ornate ironwork of a balcony overlooking the French Quarter in New Orleans. [*]An air-pollutin' paddle steamboats on the Mississippi, possibly the legendary Natchez. [*]Tulane Stadium, home of The Sugar Bowl, which college marching bands will spell out while refusing to choose between a centered or flush right layout. [*]The Memorial Tower of Louisiana State University, perpetually displaying the time 10:04 after getting struck by lightning at that time on November 12, 1955. [/list]

Gwreck Sep 16 2022 08:06 PM Re: Mets Magic

17.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 16 2022 08:46 PM Re: Mets Magic

The 17th state, Ohio (March 1, 1803... or is it August 7, 1953? See below!) is, of course, known for having a football stadium, but at least it also has a rollercoaster. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/ohio-large-letter-postcard-site-online-16561_40.jpg> From https://www.senclewises.com/statehood.html: Statehood date retroactive due to 150 year screwup. August 7, 1953, the Ohio legislature corrected the fact that they had never legalized statehood. President Thomas Jefferson signed bill admitting Ohio on February 19, 1803, but the first legislature did not meet until March 1, 1803, yet overlooked passing legislation for statehood. All of their electoral votes from 1804 through 1952 should be retroactively nullified. I wonder how many election outcomes might be tilted the other way if that happened?

Edgy MD Sep 16 2022 08:55 PM Re: Mets Magic

That grassy expanse next to the roller coaster would make a nice football field.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 16 2022 08:57 PM Re: Mets Magic

I tracked it back to 1900... If Ohio's electoral votes were eliminated, two elections would have gone the other way. Charles Evan Hughes would have defeated Woodrow Wilson in 1916, and Al Gore would have defeated George W. Bush in 2000.

Lefty Specialist Sep 17 2022 04:54 AM Re: Mets Magic

If I recall correctly, Hughes filed numerous frivolous lawsuits, tried to get fake electors counted, ranted against 'Sleepy Woodrow' and was still claiming he won the election in 1918. If I recall correctly, that is.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 17 2022 05:03 AM Re: Mets Magic

You're probably right. That's usually how these things go.

Edgy MD Sep 17 2022 08:07 AM Re: Mets Magic

Bush-Gore 2000 came after the 1953 correction, so Hughes, who had an awesome beard-and-stache combo, is the only burned one here. And he went on to become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, which is an arguably better gig. [fimg=480]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/70/Charles_Evans_Hughes_cph.3b15401_%28cropped%29.jpg/800px-Charles_Evans_Hughes_cph.3b15401_%28cropped%29.jpg[/fimg]

Benjamin Grimm Sep 17 2022 08:52 PM Re: Mets Magic

Tennessee volunteered to become the 16th state on June 1, 1796. We've made it all the way back to the 18th Century! Tennessee also, apparently, has at least one football stadium. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-tennessee-vintage-greeting-card-16568_51.jpg>

Edgy MD Sep 17 2022 08:58 PM Re: Mets Magic

State Capitol buliding, University of Tennesse's Neyland Stadium, a scenic overlook possibly into the Tennessee Valley, the Nashville Parthenon, and ... SeaWorld?

whippoorwill Sep 18 2022 06:03 AM Re: Mets Magic

Sea world? That looks like a dam to me

Edgy MD Sep 18 2022 06:41 AM Re: Mets Magic

Good call. One of the Tennessee Valley Authority projects, no doubt. Probably Fontana Dam. I don't know the dates of these cards, but my first five Tennesse spots would all be musical — The Ryman Auditorium, Graceland, Sun Studios, Stax studios, and Dollywood.

Willets Point Sep 18 2022 08:12 AM Re: Mets Magic

My wife just arrived in Nashville for a conference so this is good timing.

whippoorwill Sep 18 2022 08:25 AM Re: Mets Magic

Edgy MD wrote: Good call. One of the Tennessee Valley Authority projects, no doubt. Probably Fontana Dam. I don't know the dates of these cards, but my first five Tennesse spots would all be musical — The Ryman Auditorium, Graceland, Sun Studios, Stax studios, and Dollywood. Yes I thought of Dollywood too. Loving the cards though

Frayed Knot Sep 18 2022 11:00 AM Re: Mets Magic

There's a saying about Tennessee actually being three states divided by music. The western third, anchored by Memphis, is home of the blues; the middle third is dominayed by Nashville and mainstream country; the eastern portion gets you into the mountains where bluegrass was born.

Willets Point Sep 18 2022 11:48 AM Re: Mets Magic

That's a pretty good musical legacy for one state.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 18 2022 03:18 PM Re: Mets Magic

Kentucky, where the grass is actually more green than blue, was the 15th state, entering the Union on June 1, 1792. Nice to see them representing Churchill Downs instead of yet another football field. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-kentucky-send-vintage-greeting-card-online-16542_81.jpg>

Frayed Knot Sep 18 2022 04:54 PM Re: Mets Magic

In Kentucky they like basketball better.

Willets Point Sep 18 2022 05:04 PM Re: Mets Magic

So we've got the Kentucky State Capitol, the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Churchill Downs, and Mammoth Cave National Park. But no Louisville Slugger factory.

Gwreck Sep 19 2022 09:04 PM Re: Mets Magic

14

Benjamin Grimm Sep 19 2022 09:05 PM Re: Mets Magic

Vermont, became the 14th state on March 4, 1791. We're almost down to the Original Thirteen: Betsy Ross territory! But the lead is a slim one. Will we make it to Delaware? Will we make it past Delaware? https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-vermont-send-vintage-greeting-card-house-16571_89.jpg>

Benjamin Grimm Sep 20 2022 09:15 PM Re: Mets Magic

Rhode Island became the 13th state to ratify the Constitution on May 29, 1790. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-rhode-island-large-letter-postcards-online-16565_42.jpg>

Gwreck Sep 20 2022 09:17 PM Re: Mets Magic

Someday again we'll reduce this by 2 in a single day.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 20 2022 09:25 PM Re: Mets Magic

Yes, it would be great if, tomorrow, we could skip over North Carolina and go straight to New York!

Frayed Knot Sep 21 2022 09:54 AM Re: Mets Magic

With the final game in the Braves/Nats series slated for a Noon start, some two hours ahead of our game, it's possible we could hit a quick tour if both NC & NY in rapid succession this afternoon.

Frayed Knot Sep 21 2022 01:52 PM Re: Mets Magic

#12, North Carolina Just sayin'

Benjamin Grimm Sep 21 2022 01:55 PM Re: Mets Magic

North Carolina was the 12th state to ratify the Constitution, on November 21, 1789. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/north-carolina-large-letter-postcard-online-16559_92.jpg>

Frayed Knot Sep 22 2022 11:42 AM Re: Mets Magic

So NC has a state house, the Biltmore Estate, some mountains, a city from the 1930's, a coast line, the Duke Chapel, and I don't know what is going on inside N and A

whippoorwill Sep 22 2022 11:59 AM Re: Mets Magic

Public housing?

kcmets Sep 22 2022 12:23 PM Re: Mets Magic

Giant turpentine factory?

Frayed Knot Sep 22 2022 12:52 PM Re: Mets Magic

Probably tobacco warehouses.

Willets Point Sep 22 2022 01:00 PM Re: Mets Magic

Tar factory known for the tar spilling on the floor and sticking to the soles of the workers' shoes.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 22 2022 08:30 PM Re: Mets Magic

Start spreadin' the news! The Magic Number is in New York, the 11th state to ratify the Constitution, on July 26, 1788. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/send-New-York-Retro-Style-Postcard-16558_13.jpg>

Willets Point Sep 22 2022 08:32 PM Re: Mets Magic

https://i.imgflip.com/13xt1w.jpg>

Frayed Knot Sep 23 2022 05:07 AM Re: Mets Magic

So my first thought was that the extra half-game lead plus one of the extra games the Braves has being erased from the schedule meant that even the Braves winning out wouldn't guarantee them catching us ... then I remembered that them running the table would automatically involve three NYM losses so ... Nevermind! Still a good off-day for us even if the Phillies seemed determined to keep themselves from scoring. 154 pitches thru 8 innings thrown by ATL pitchers; 114 thru 9 by Phillies So despite all the Braves' 1st pitch swinging, it still winds up a 1-0, 8-1/2 game taking 3:08

Gwreck Sep 23 2022 08:40 PM Re: Mets Magic

10

Benjamin Grimm Sep 23 2022 09:39 PM Re: Mets Magic

Virginia became the 10th state to ratify the Constitution, on June 25, 1788. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/Virginia-Style-Postcard-online-16574_1.jpg>

Willets Point Sep 23 2022 09:43 PM Re: Mets Magic

Arlington House, Mount Vernon, Monticello, and Natural Bridge. No football fields.

Willets Point Sep 23 2022 10:14 PM Re: Mets Magic

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Benjamin Grimm Sep 23 2022 10:19 PM Re: Mets Magic

New Hampshire, also known as "Li'l Hampy" (not really) was the 9th state to ratify the Constitution, on June 21, 1788. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/new-hampshire-vintage-greeting-card-16555_17.jpg>

Edgy MD Sep 24 2022 08:09 AM Re: Mets Magic

Willets Point wrote: https://media1.giphy.com/media/l3q2Ayx88F7LYictW/giphy.gif?cid=790b76118dc1acacd9444dea6b872c83f054b7fb42105909&rid=giphy.gif&ct=s> I'm not sure what to do with this. I'm afraid it might start multiplying quickly.

Willets Point Sep 24 2022 09:27 AM Re: Mets Magic

New Hampshire doesn't have a football field but it does have a state capitol, the Old Man of the Mountain (well, it did until 2003), the Mount Washington Cog Railway, a ferry, fireworks!, and a street with bus service. All set on a larger image to remind you of New Hampshire's glorious 18.5 miles of shoreline!

Willets Point Sep 25 2022 05:17 PM Re: Mets Magic

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Gwreck Sep 25 2022 05:17 PM Re: Mets Magic

8

Benjamin Grimm Sep 25 2022 09:10 PM Re: Mets Magic

The 8th state, South Carolina, ratified the Constitution on May 23, 1788. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-south-carolina-large-letter-postcards-online-16566_60.jpg>

Willets Point Sep 26 2022 08:49 AM Re: Mets Magic

No love for Myrtle Beach.

stevejrogers Sep 26 2022 10:41 AM Re: Mets Magic

Willets Point wrote: No love for Myrtle Beach. [YOUTUBE]Ymd3tRzhNt8[/YOUTUBE]

Gwreck Sep 28 2022 08:26 PM Re: Mets Magic

7

Willets Point Sep 28 2022 08:41 PM Re: Mets Magic

Welcome to Massachusetts, Mets. Don't stay long.

Gwreck Sep 28 2022 08:42 PM Re: Mets Magic

6!

Benjamin Grimm Sep 28 2022 08:56 PM Re: Mets Magic

Massachusetts, the most difficult state to spell, was the 6th state to ratify the Constitution, on February 6, 1788. The Magic Number arrived in Massachusetts after a very brief layover in Maryland. https://designshop-6aa0.kxcdn.com/photos/usa-massachusetts-send-vintage-greeting-card-16545_55.jpg>

Centerfield Sep 28 2022 09:02 PM Re: Mets Magic

With the tiebreaker, does a win in Atlanta cut the magic number by three?

Benjamin Grimm Sep 28 2022 09:05 PM Re: Mets Magic

Yes. So that's bad news for Connecticut and Georgia.

Edgy MD Sep 28 2022 10:11 PM Re: Mets Magic

There's room for 13 Mets on that Massachusetts postcard! Let's go with ... (1) Skip Lockwood, (2) Turk Wendell, (3) Jeff Reardon, (4) Richie Hebner, (5) Glen Sherlock, (6) J.P. Ricciardi, (7) Fran Healy, (8) Jim Duquette (gotta keep the suits in the middle), (9) Bill Monboquette, (10) Patrick Mazeika, (11) Chris Capuano, (12) Rico Brogna, and (13) umm ... Mark Johnson.

Gwreck Sep 28 2022 11:24 PM Re: Mets Magic

Glavine?

Ceetar Sep 29 2022 06:36 AM Re: Mets Magic

=Gwreck post_id=109091 time=1664429066 user_id=56]Glavine?

who?

Ceetar Sep 29 2022 06:36 AM Re: Mets Magic

=Gwreck post_id=109091 time=1664429066 user_id=56]Glavine?

who?

whippoorwill Sep 29 2022 07:03 AM Re: Mets Magic

Mmmmm Fran Healy

Willets Point Sep 29 2022 07:49 AM Re: Mets Magic

=Ceetar post_id=109098 time=1664455000 user_id=102] =Gwreck post_id=109091 time=1664429066 user_id=56]Glavine?

who?


Mike Glavine of Concord, MA. He had 7 PAs for the Mets in 2003. He's now head coach for Northeastern University and runs an expensive baseball camp.

Edgy MD Sep 29 2022 08:09 AM Re: Mets Magic

=whippoorwill post_id=109099 time=1664456602 user_id=79] Mmmmm Fran Healy

I like the idea that Cooby has a shrine in her home devoted to all the greats, giving special pride of place to images of Fran Healy and Coolio.

Willets Point Sep 29 2022 08:14 AM Re: Mets Magic

A triptych with Carlos Baerga in the middle.

whippoorwill Sep 29 2022 09:03 AM Re: Mets Magic

Hah! Quite eclectic, no?

Edgy MD Sep 29 2022 09:06 AM Re: Mets Magic

Plus Rey Ordóñez and Brian Keith.

whippoorwill Sep 29 2022 10:33 AM Re: Mets Magic

You know me well!

Frayed Knot Oct 02 2022 01:31 PM Re: Mets Magic

As I suspected was the case, this thread was started in the aftermath of winning 4 of 5 from the Braves in early August. The problem is that, since then, we've lost 5 of 6 head to head.

Willets Point Oct 02 2022 04:11 PM Re: Mets Magic

It's almost like these are two really good teams who are evenly matched and recency bias can make us look worse and them look better than they really are. Or vice versa.

Edgy MD Oct 02 2022 05:25 PM Re: Mets Magic

YNaGaYTYAWYW, YNaBaYTYAWYL,

Gwreck Oct 03 2022 08:14 PM Re: Mets Magic

5 (And you thought this thread died?)

Gwreck Oct 04 2022 05:24 PM Re: Mets Magic

4 and still alive, for now.

Gwreck Oct 04 2022 07:54 PM Re: Mets Magic

Damn

The Hot Corner Oct 04 2022 07:56 PM Re: Mets Magic

AS Don Meredith use to say on Monday Night Football, "Turn out the lights, the parties over."

Edgy MD Oct 04 2022 08:03 PM Re: Mets Magic

Man, Meredith knew how to sell iced tea.