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Gelbs might have been a German king in that era

Edgy MD wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:15 pm I only caught the tail end of it because I had to simultaneously pay attention to my family (eyeroll), but nice job by Steve Gelbs earlier in the game in reporting on the fin de siecle spelling reform movement that led to "sox" becoming a credible alternative spelling for "socks."

I was disappointed that he didn't mention one of the spearheads of that movement, dewey decimal system inventor Melville Dewey. Or, as he spelt it, Melvil Dui

Gitter dun Robertson

Dui was something of a fascinating, influential, high-achieving nut, wasn't he?

Once the Emersonian spirit took flight, it brought some odd minds to follow him to the forefront.

I did not know Elvis was still playing.

C'mon David

CRAP

You might have done better had you thrown that pitch to Andrus.

METS WIN

And they win the damn thing ...

Gary: "Nobody wants to see the game end on a checked swing."

Me: "I really don't think I would have minded."

Second 11-10 win in club history. The first was the opener of the Robin Ventura grand slam doubleheader sweep over the Brewers, May 20, 1999.

It was a win, but dayum. Almost felt like a loss.

The 2023 Met formula; short start by Carrasco, punctuated by crappy bullpen work. Fortunately they outhit their pitching this time.

It was basketball jersey giveaway night. I got there early and was carrying mine in its plastic bag when I went to the Goya to get nachos.

"You want to trade?" the guy fixing my nachos says. "I give you this tray, and a drink." I thought about it for a moment and said hell yes. Nachos and a Corona for a tank top I'll never actually wear.

I thought that brought some magic to the evening but in the end my main takeaway was that Alonso sucks, sac fly and all.

That's cool , good trade

nymr83 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:53 pm Gott cost 8.5 million and is so far 0 for 2 in "not sucking"

Gott un Himmel!
Later

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:58 am I thought that brought some magic to the evening but in the end my main takeaway was that Alonso sucks, sac fly and all.

I would think we should definitely be concerned that he game back from that injury WAY too quickly.

duan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:34 am

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:58 am I thought that brought some magic to the evening but in the end my main takeaway was that Alonso sucks, sac fly and all.

I would think we should definitely be concerned that he game back from that injury WAY too quickly.

You know, that's a thought.

metirish wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:15 am That's cool , good trade

Most definitely.
Grown men wearing basketball jerseys = not a good look

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:58 am It was basketball jersey giveaway night. I got there early and was carrying mine in its plastic bag when I went to the Goya to get nachos.
"You want to trade?" the guy fixing my nachos says. "I give you this tray, and a drink." I thought about it for a moment and said hell yes. Nachos and a Corona for a tank top I'll never actually wear.

There's like twenty jerseys on eBay already this morning, my guess is they
will not be moving very quickly. Solid trading move imho...

Cast your vote!

I should say it was refreshing to see that the jerseys had no advertising on them. It was almost like the Mets footed the bill for it. Also weird in that Tuesday Nights are hardly ever giveaway days.

Fman99 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:04 pm Listening on XM from our lodge in Grand Canyon Village, AZ

I wasn't too far from there last weekend. I absolutely love the GC. You guys goin in it? Have an incredible time.

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: ↑Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:40 am I should say it was refreshing to see that the jerseys had no advertising on them. It was almost like the Mets footed the bill for it. Also weird in that Tuesday Nights are hardly ever giveaway days.

I noticed the non-advertising thing. As usual, they looked great on the kids in attendance, and not so good otherwise.

I also dug the road colors. The only thing missing was randomly varying the numbers, so you and your friends or siblings could look like a team.