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Party Lines That, at the End of the Day, Weren't Worth Much

AG/DC Jun 19 2008 08:55 AM

Willie's a Winner. He knows how to win. Franco's a great teammate. He makes the other guys better with his attitude and example. Wait until you guys see Bill Pecota. (OK, that wasn't repeated enough to be a party line, but, still.)

Benjamin Grimm Jun 19 2008 08:58 AM

What was it that Fred Wilpon said about Art Howe? Something about how he lit up a room?

Vince Coleman Firecracker Jun 19 2008 08:58 AM

"I can fix Victor Zambrano in ten minutes." -Hardwood Floor Peterson

bmfc1 Jun 19 2008 09:01 AM

"Omar has complete autonomy." A paraphrase from the Wilpons.

soupcan Jun 19 2008 09:02 AM

'Don't worry I've had a vasectomy' Oh, you mean as they relate to the Mets? Never mind.

AG/DC Jun 19 2008 09:03 AM

Funny, but let's try to stay away from one-time calling second-hand attributions party lines. I mean, the Pecota thing came at his opening press con, didn't it?

Centerfield Jun 19 2008 09:12 AM

"This year I feel completely different" Robin Ventura in 2001 hoping to bounce back after an injury-plagued 2000. "This year my back feels completely different" Edgardo Alfonzo in 2002 hoping to bounce back after an injury plagued 2001. "Delgado is in the best shape of his life" - Party line in Spring, 2008.

AG/DC Jun 19 2008 09:16 AM

"We already have an All Star catcher."

Vince Coleman Firecracker Jun 19 2008 09:18 AM

He's a 24 and 1 player.

AG/DC Jun 19 2008 09:19 AM

Well, that was worth something. I mean, they didn't go out and sign him anyway.

metirish Jun 19 2008 09:20 AM

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SteveJRogers Jun 19 2008 10:18 AM

Bobby Bonilla is a New York type of player

SteveJRogers Jun 19 2008 10:21 AM Re: Party Lines That, at the End of the Day, Weren't Worth M

AG/DC wrote: Willie's a Winner. He knows how to win. Thats pretty much the party line for anyone coming over from an organization with a recent run of championships or postseason success. "(insert Met prospect name) is the best Met prospect since (either Seaver or Gooden for pitchers or Strawberry for hitters)"

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 19 2008 10:22 AM

"Meaningful games in September."

SteveJRogers Jun 19 2008 10:23 AM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: "Meaningful games in September." FWIW they did finally play meaningfull September games last year.

metirish Jun 19 2008 10:24 AM

SteveSpoilSport Rogers.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 19 2008 10:25 AM

2004, Steve. 2004.

SteveJRogers Jun 19 2008 10:26 AM

Omar will restore respectablilty to this franchise.

SteveJRogers Jun 19 2008 10:27 AM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: 2004, Steve. 2004. Hence "finally" I was having a little fun with the party line.

metirish Jun 19 2008 10:27 AM

SteveJRogers wrote: Omar will restore respectablilty to this franchise. Nice one.

G-Fafif Jun 19 2008 11:39 PM

Takin' that Duquette plan and [url=http://mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20040930&content_id=876515&vkey=news_nym&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym]runnin' with it[/url], September 30, 2004: ]"My plan here is to continue with the plan that's in place," Minaya said. "And if I'm not mistaken, the plan that's in place is based on pitching, defense and athleticism. They have a plan here and I want to work with that plan, because at the end of the day I want to win. It's the dream of this New York kid to win a World Series here and have a parade down Broadway. That's my dream." In the Minaya/Duquette remake of "The Team Is Mine," Omar was clearly Michael to Jim's Paul: "You keep dreaming."

Benjamin Grimm Jun 23 2008 12:20 PM

"Jerry Manuel is a Willie clone."