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Hung Up

Matt Hinrichs — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:06:28 -0400

Due to bandwidth issues and this sie never really getting off the ground, it is in my best interest to hang up this site.

Smokin Joe may or may not take over, but I want to thank any of you have read this site for your support.

Keep in touch, as I will most likely start a new blog in the upcoming months.

Matt Hinrichs

Wait, Moises Alou is Alive?

Matt Hinrichs — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:20:27 -0400

Moises Alou hit a home run yesterday in Rookie ball.

More importantly, he played baseball for the first time since the invention of this.

And that's all I have to say.

Dumb, Or Is It Just Me?

smokin joe — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:01:58 -0400

If anyone has flipped on ESPN recently, they may have seen the Mexican sports moment thing they've been serving lately. It's a minute or so of a Latino woman giving a quick glance at the Mexican sports and other sports involving hispanic decendants.

Perhaps I am alone here, but does this seem like a thing they had to do and just followed the guidelines very loose? The woman speaks in English, which I think defeats the whole purpose, and it lasts like one minute. If your going to explain the sports of our close neighbor, how can it take just a minute? That has me mad. Honestly, Sportscenter already does that. The most Spanish thing about it is the woman.

Please chime in.

Mets Win Again!

smokin joe — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:52:51 -0400

Lastings Milledge again drives in runs! Two to be exact, along with a Jose Reyes homer.

Ollie Perez gets the win, and Billy Wagner gets the save.

Mets take three of four.

Back to Ten Over

smokin joe — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:12:11 -0400

The Mets win 2-1 tonight, after a great ceremony for Ralph Kiner.

Lastings Milledge drove in the winning run for Glavine to get his 298th win, Billy Wagner got the save.

Early on in the game we witnessed a new Met killer emerge, and his name Brandon Phillips. His homer put the Reds up 1-0 in the early going.

Torre In Turmoil

smokin joe — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:13:33 -0400

As the Mets lost tonight, the Yanks ~~dead man walking~~ manager Joe Torre had a tough day too (excuse me while I try to stop laughing)

Here is a taste of the bumbling he fed the media.

"You really have to let go of the final score because of a lot of times you can't control it. You can only control what you can control, and that's all based on effort,...... "I have no trouble sleeping tonight, other than the final score."

okay, so lemme get this straight. you can't control the final score? so then why do we not like it when our team fails to score, or when a closer blows a save to control a score? I courtsy to you Joe. But first tell me two things, why are you "have no trouble sleeping tonight, other than the final score" if you let go of the final score, do you have multiple personalities? And next, tell me where you learned to publicaly speak, I'm having trouble lately talking like a dumb ass.

Next Joe got a hit from the new mr. controversy Gary Sheffield. Gary accused the Yankees of being a team that treats the black players much differantly, stating that black players would be called out in front of the team, while whites were called into the office. Torre said "I just don't even want to answer those types of questions because I feel comfort not answering,"

it seems like everytime he talks I lose IQ pts.

Sheffield said this about his comments- "Whether you like it or not I'm going to answer." I guess you weren't the type of guy to hold on to dates that long. Hey Shef, some girl needs to know if her outfit makes her look fat

Chalk up an L

smokin joe — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 01:01:37 -0400

Reds 8 Mets 4

W-Harang (10-2)

L- Maine (10-5)

Cincinnati
	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	Season Avg
R. Freel 3b-cf	4	3	1	0	0	0	1	.252
N. Hopper cf-lf	5	2	2	0	0	0	0	.275
K. Griffey Jr. rf	4	1	0	0	1	0	3	.282
B. Phillips 2b	5	2	3	6	0	1	0	.280
A. Dunn lf	1	0	1	0	3	0	0	.258
3b E. Encarnacion	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.264
S. Hatteberg 1b	4	0	0	0	1	0	8	.312
A. Gonzalez ss	5	0	2	2	0	1	1	.251
D. Ross c	5	0	0	0	0	2	5	.189
A. Harang p	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	.098
J. Valentin ph	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.244
J. Coutlangus p	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
M. Stanton p	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
D. Weathers p	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

NY Mets
	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	Season Avg
J. Reyes ss	4	1	0	0	1	1	0	.307
R. Gotay 2b	5	0	2	1	0	0	1	.346
C. Beltran cf	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	.260
D. Wright 3b	3	1	1	0	1	2	3	.293
C. Delgado 1b	3	1	2	1	0	0	2	.246
P. Lo Duca c	4	0	0	0	0	1	5	.267
S. Green rf	4	0	2	0	0	1	0	.275
L. Milledge lf	4	1	1	2	0	1	3	.182
J. Maine p	2	0	0	0	0	2	2	.091
M. Pelfrey p	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.083
J. Valentin ph	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.242
G. Mota p	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
S. Schoeneweis p	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
D. Easley ph	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.258
A. Heilman p	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

The Good- Heilman pitched a scoreless inning, as did Mota, and Show. Milledge got his first homer of the season

The Bad- Maine gets his first loss in quite a bit. The Mets left a guys on in key situations, despite the 4 runs

The Ugly- look at the runs given up to The Reds. Plus Gotay had 2 errors

Pre game

smokin joe — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:08:55 -0400

Mets (49-39) Vs Reds (37-53)

Matchup- Maine (10-4, 2.71 ERA) vs Aaron Harang (9-2, 3.67)

Maine looking for his 11th win, and 5th straight goes against Harang whose looking to hit double digits. Maine won his last start against the Astros going 7.2 inn

Cincinnati
	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	Season Avg
R. Freel 3b	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.252
N. Hopper cf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.270
K. Griffey Jr. rf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.286
B. Phillips 2b	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.275
A. Dunn lf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.256
S. Hatteberg 1b	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.317
A. Gonzalez ss	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.248
D. Ross c	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.193
A. Harang p	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.105
Totals	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

NY Mets
	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	Season Avg
J. Reyes ss	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.310
R. Gotay 2b	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.342
C. Beltran cf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.262
D. Wright 3b	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.293
C. Delgado 1b	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.243
P. Lo Duca c	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.270
S. Green rf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.272
L. Milledge lf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.143
J. Maine p	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.097

lineups courtesy of Yahoo today

Jobs Set

smokin joe — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:50:15 -0400

Ricky Henderson will be taking over the first base duties for the Mets as Howard Johnson will take over for the fired Rick Down at hitting coach.

Personally I think this move is alot better as Hojo might be a little better at relating to the players, having been there for longer than Ricky. Ricky also was known for not hussling to first too much and that way he's a little less vocal in that department.

OH MAMMA THATS ALOTA BOLDS!!

Red $ox nation

smokin joe — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:26:31 -0400

The Red Sox have announced a plan to elect a President of their fans. This all seems good and friendly, but to become a cnndidate you must first pay a $15 charge to become part of the Red Sox nation, then announce your candidacy

wait a minute, to become a fan you need to pay 15 bucks???

Current temporary president is former Sock Jerry Remy. People running include celebrities, former players, and regular fans. the winner will get benifits including Red Sox tickets, the use of a Fenway Park suite, a trip to Spring Training, and they will also deliver a first pitch at a 2008 home game, and recieve a blog provided by the team.

I'm wondering a couple of things, first why Remy as your Temp. Then- why have all these perks for a celebrity or former player, they don't have the money for it?

Lets just hope we don't have to pay a tax on our loyalty to being a fan, and....... I say we vote in a Red Sox Killer, preferiably a Met, perhaps MOOOOOOOKIE!

Put It in The Books

smokin joe — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:28:18 -0400

The box score from tonight's 3-2 victory by the Mets over the Reds.

NY Mets	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Reyes, SS	3	1	2	1	1	0	1	.310
Gotay, 2B	4	1	2	2	0	0	1	.342
Beltran, CF	3	0	0	0	1	2	1	.262
Wright, 3B	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	.293
Delgado, 1B	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	.243
Lo Duca, C	4	0	0	0	0	0	5	.270
Green, RF	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	.272
Milledge, LF	4	1	1	0	0	0	3	.143
Hernandez, P	2	0	1	0	0	1	1	.214
Smith, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
a-Newhan, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.214
Feliciano, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Wagner, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Totals	30	3	8	3	4	3	15

Cincinnati	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Hatteberg, 1B	4	0	1	2	0	0	0	.317
Freel, CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.252
Griffey, RF	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	.286
Phillips, 2B	4	0	1	0	0	1	2	.275
Dunn, LF	3	1	0	0	1	2	2	.256
Encarnacion, 3B	4	0	0	0	0	1	3	.265
Gonzalez, SS	3	1	1	0	0	1	0	.248
a-Conine, PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.268
Ross, C	3	0	0	0	0	2	2	.193
Arroyo, P	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	.077
Stanton, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Burton, P	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Totals	31	2	4	2	3	8	12

El Duque and the bullpen set down 18 straight before a ninth inning single by Brandon Phillips.

Billy Wagner picks up another save, as the Reds had the tying run in position with Phillips, but on a grounder to Jose Reyes he was picked off in a rundown.

Mets move back to 10 games over .500 with today's victory.

Future: Are the Mets Definite Buyers?

Matt Hinrichs — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:20:41 -0400

I bet you could tell me before the season even started that the Mets would be buyers rather than sellers at the trading deadline.

But if you had any doubts in your mind about the subject, well, this All-Star break had to have changed a lot of theose doubts. The bevvy of moves that Omar Minaya has made in the past 24 hours show that he is in this season to win it.

Whether he acquires a corner outfield bat or a reliever, a starter perhaps, I am now confident that Omar and the Wilpons will definitely be agressive when July 31st rolls around.

Mets Sign Marlon Anderson

Matt Hinrichs — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:17:38 -0400

In what I like to call a "Little Omar Move", such as with signing Endy Chavez, the Mets have signed former Met Marlon Anderson to their minor league system, and will most likely called up to play the role of David Newhan's replacement.

Anderson was one of the best pinch-hitters the Mets have ever had in recent years, right up there with Lenny Harris and Tony Clark.

You may remember in 2005 Marlon Anderson became one of the few Mets to ever hit an inside-the-park home run, against the Angels.

I like the moves.

Today's Game

smokin joe — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:01:16 -0400

Mets (48-39) vs Reds (36-52)

Orlando Hernandez (4-4 3.22) vs Bronson Arroyo (3-9 4.84)

The Reds have been a pesky team for El Duque, as the have an average above .300 against him. Unfortunately Arroyo has faired much better, as he owned the Mets last year, only surrendering 2 runs in 17 Inn.

Lineups- Mets

Reyes, SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.307
Gotay, 2B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.333
Beltran, CF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.264
Wright, 3B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.292
Delgado, 1B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.242
Lo Duca, C	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.274
Green, RF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.275
Milledge, LF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
Hernandez, P Yes, that's Lastings Milledge.

Reds

Hatteberg, 1B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.318
Freel, CF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.258
Griffey, RF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.286
Phillips, 2B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.276
Dunn, LF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.258
Encarnacion, 3B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.270
Gonzalez, SS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.248
Ross, C	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.196
Arroyo, P

Breaking News outta Shady Oaks!

smokin joe — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:47:44 -0400

Julio Franco has been designated for assignment! Excuse me while I change my pants as I crapped myself in pure shock.

Personally I did not see this coming at all, and I am still jumping for joy while writing this, I know, I'm a great freestyle writer.

Perhaps the Mets are going to be signing Henderson or Kiner to fill his spot.

First Post by me!

smokin joe — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:12:31 -0400

I now have the power to contribute for the first time, and in short I feel like God with a keyboard.

When I first saw the Brogna Blog, then known as Mams Mets, I wondered whether or not it had staying power. Back then I was merely a blog reader and not one to comment much. I grew into the blogger you read today, but sadly watched this blog lose some contributers, and key commenters.

So lets create some traffic here, and I'll help, after all I'm the straw that stirs the drink.

You Heard It Here First

Matt Hinrichs — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:29:15 -0400

The Mets have fired hitting coach Rick Down and replaced him with Rickey Henderson, according to WFAN and other various sources.

That's right, Rickey Fucking Henderson.

I've been crying for Down to be gone for a long time. He doesn't seem to very vocal from what I've seen for the past few years watching Mets games, although you can't argue with last year's results.

I hope Rickey doesn't get too cocky with the Mets.

But I am on the record for being 100% for this move.

God Bless America, and Tony "Corey Hart" La Russa

Matt Hinrichs — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:08:39 -0400

Tony La Russa had a long night, a long week for that matter. A few long plane rides, bus rides etc. The guy had to have a few drinks to take the edge off.

The ensuing intoxication caused him not to put in Albert Pujols off the bench and to decide to use this genius quote after Pujols was publicly angry at La Russa after the game.

"If he wants to get upset, he can get upset," La Russa said. "Whatever he wants to do, he can do. It's America. That wasn't the most important thing tonight."

Hmm, what was the most important thing?

I'm pretty sure it was the game. Tony La Russa, the players and especially the MLB administration have done their best to ruin the Midsummer-Classic, with "making it count" and bullshit musical performances before the game, it's just stupid.

The game was supposed to start at 8 and of course, all of the festivities lasted until about 8:45, meaning younger children will maybe be able to watch a few innings, but that's about it.

Ridiculous job by Tony "I Wear My Sunglasses at Night" La Russa, as always.

Fuck, It's Buck (And McCarver)

Matt Hinrichs — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:57:51 -0400

And not a male deer.

The ultimate anti-Mets, Joe "The Legacy" Buck and Tim "Sped" McCarver will be announcing tonight's 78th annual All-Star game.

The National League has not won the contest since 1996, 11 years ago for those of you who can't count, or are somehow in Tim McCarver's blood line.

Because We All Love Joe "The Legacy" Buck

Matt Hinrichs — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:35:13 -0400

Along with being the self-proclaimed velvety-smooth voice of baseball, Joe Buck has proved himself to be the lisp and brie cheese type.

Buck was quoted on ESPNews as saying he would like to see players "shirtless" during the All-Star game on Tuesday.

I don't know if it's just the San Francisco atmosphere that is getting to him, but I always thought Buck was just a little fruity.

Let's file this one under Broke-Buck Mountain.

I'm Back

Matt Hinrichs — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:55:32 -0400

After a long spell in the country, I am back and posting.

Just keep in mind posting in the next week or so may be somewhat hindered because I am going to be working for the New York Jets.

Thanks.

Sorry... Correction the article below...

Michael Mayo — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:30:06 -0400

For those who are inte

Pelfrey to Play Role of Perez

Michael Mayo — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:27:28 -0400

New Orleans Zephyrs pitcher Mike Pelfrey, will be called up, again, to the Mets.

Pelfrey will pitch in place of Oliver Perez, who is having trouble with his back.

The move to make room for Pelfrey, is unfortunately placing Jorge Sosa, one of the studs of the Mets staff this year, on the DL, with a hammy injury he suffered HUSTLING to first base. Not everyday a pitcher hustles down the line.

The Mets, who are 1 game off their pace of their win loss record last year 80 games into the season, will be looking for the sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, when they face off against yet another inexperienced pitcher.

Lets Go Mets!

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted

Matt Hinrichs — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:47:49 -0400

I'm leaving the Piss-Ass Island to go upstate until July 8th, bitches. Don't miss me too much.

Just in case you don't have anything to do...

Pic of the Day: Gary Cohen With Hair

Matt Hinrichs — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:21:27 -0400

I was just looking through Gary Cohen's High School Yearbook...

Just Goes to Show How Repetitive Gary Cohen Can Be...

Matt Hinrichs — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:19:13 -0400

I counted at least three times when Gary Cohen said that Jason Isringhausen's curveball "ballooned" high.

Yeah, once is enough, Baldilocks.

Excuse Me, Do You Sell Prosthetic Hamstring Tendons?

Matt Hinrichs — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:01:53 -0400

Scott Schoenweis revealed earlier in the season that he is pitchng through a severed tendon in his hamstring.

And Willie Randolph continues to put him into high pressure spots.

I saw an ad for the biggest waste of time show today on SNY, Daily News Live with Gary Apple (biggest looking douchebag). And in the ad, there's Scott Schoenweis is laughing it up in a brief clip of an interview, saying he has an ERA of about 105. Quite funny, if you ask me *cue rimshot*.

Then Schoenweis comes in in the 11th inning. I almost lost it. There was a specific reason that Schoen-waste was booed off the field.

The next time they, and by they I mean Willie, bring in Schoenweis again, I'll be forced to put a 9-millimeter to my temple. Leave the rest up to your imagination.

Oh, and for those of you scoring at home, I did coin a new nickname for Scott Schoenweis (see Paragraph 4)

Valentin Giveth, Valentin Taketh Away (Twice)

Matt Hinrichs — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:20:13 -0400

The same play. It was the same exact play twice.

And Jose Valentin made an error on it twice.

Well, you hit a game-tying triple, you got to smile about it for about 10 minutes, still smiling even after Julio Franco grounds out to second base. That's fine.

What's very funny, to me, is how you make an error on the same exact play twice.

Smile it up, Jose.

Lo Duca Don't Cuss

Matt Hinrichs — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:53:07 -0400

After reading many articles in the newspaper and listening to his WFAN interview today, I now know more than ever that Paul Lo Duca does not "cuss."

I know that Lo Duca grew up in Brooklyn, and I, until now, thought that only southerners and hicks who chew wheat in their spare time used the word cuss.

Apparently not.

That can't be the case, unless Lo Duca grew up in Little Rock. What a hillbilly. Break out the Moonshine, Duke.

I Wonder If The Mets Have a Refund Policy

Matt Hinrichs — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:34:35 -0400

I am going to my third Mets game this year, which, for me, is an extremely low number. I'm usually at 8 or 9 by this point.

Needless to say, after having a 9-16 record in going to games last year, I am 2-0 so far this year.

However, the Mets will be throwing out lowly (lately) starter Jorge Sosa, who has been in a major rut lately. After pitching 8 shutout innings against Detroit, Sosa has been pounded for 13 runs in his last 9 innings.

This game is huge to win, since it is the Cardinals first game back to Shea since the NLCS Game 7.

I'd really hate to go to the Mets game, eat my Lioni's sandwich and watch the Mets lose 13-4.

Uggghhhhh...