Tonight the Mets can show their mortal NL enemies, the Phillies, what they are this season.
CRUSH. KILL. DESTROY.
4.30.2010
4.28.2010
Reversal of Fortune

Less than a scant two weeks or so ago...
Mets were 3-8 and in last place in NL East. The pundits were calling the corpse stinky.
Ten game homestand begins and they go 3-1 with Cubbies, 3-0 with Braves and 3-0 with the Dodgers for a 9-1 record in last ten days. First place in NL East and going into Philly like an ICBM. Gonna be a rumble in the city of brotherly love!
4.25.2010
Somewhat Related
So the name of this post does and does not have a connection. Let me 'splain.
SoulSlam collects some baseball memorabilia, autographs, etc. Nothing special about my collection, save a ball signed by the '74 Mets and some other personal treasures.
I do have an interest in that kind of stuff and read up on it whenever something is on the news. So today, the Daily News had an article about Peter J. Nash and his father.
Peter J. Nash was once known as PM Pete Nice of rap group 3rd Bass.
So SoulSlam like memorabilia, and I remember 3rd Bass. So that is why I write today.
So I guess Pete gets the Gas-Face from the people he screwed.
SoulSlam collects some baseball memorabilia, autographs, etc. Nothing special about my collection, save a ball signed by the '74 Mets and some other personal treasures.
I do have an interest in that kind of stuff and read up on it whenever something is on the news. So today, the Daily News had an article about Peter J. Nash and his father.
Peter J. Nash was once known as PM Pete Nice of rap group 3rd Bass.
So SoulSlam like memorabilia, and I remember 3rd Bass. So that is why I write today.
So I guess Pete gets the Gas-Face from the people he screwed.
4.23.2010
Due North
The compass on A-Rod's ability to create issues is always pointing this way. Yesterday he starts a triple-play, but he also gets in the news for this slight:
For references check: Bronson Arroyo; yelling 'ha' on infield pop flys.
So what the heck is wrong with this guy. And his comment after the game -
"He just told me to get off his mound," Rodriguez said. "That was a little surprising. I've never quite heard that - especially from a guy that has a handful of wins in his career." - will undoubtedly get either him or one of his teammates one in the ear.
For references check: Bronson Arroyo; yelling 'ha' on infield pop flys.
So what the heck is wrong with this guy. And his comment after the game -
"He just told me to get off his mound," Rodriguez said. "That was a little surprising. I've never quite heard that - especially from a guy that has a handful of wins in his career." - will undoubtedly get either him or one of his teammates one in the ear.
4.21.2010
What Up (Stream of Consciousness)
4.19.2010
New Blood

Rumor is Ike Davis will be at Citi Field tonight for his NY Mets debut. About time.
My 11U Team took care of business on Sunday with an 11-1 mercy game. We batted three innings. A couple of years ago, we got mercied relentlessly - so it was nice to let the boys loose. We are 2-1, and have only given up 3 runs in 3 games.
4.17.2010
20 Innings
Not every day you see a 20 inning game. Mets just won 2-1. Yippee.
Tomorrow, my 11U Team shows us what they are made of when we play an 0-2 team we should be beat. Then, my 9U travels to the hinterlands to play their 3rd game of season.
Wish us luck!
Tomorrow, my 11U Team shows us what they are made of when we play an 0-2 team we should be beat. Then, my 9U travels to the hinterlands to play their 3rd game of season.
Wish us luck!
Overload
Our program runs a fastpitch softball tournament in April, and being a team player, I volunteer a lot of time to lend a hand.
I'm home right now, absolutely flat from the sing-song chants, personalized uniforms, airbrushed helmets and other things that makes me appreciate baseball and respect for the game.
And fyi - it was the "baseball guys" carrying the heavy load when work had to be done.
I'm home right now, absolutely flat from the sing-song chants, personalized uniforms, airbrushed helmets and other things that makes me appreciate baseball and respect for the game.
And fyi - it was the "baseball guys" carrying the heavy load when work had to be done.
4.15.2010
Paging Dr. Kevorkian

The ship is taking on water and the bilge pump is not working. Jerry Manuel is like Captain Queeg and in some serious denial. If St. Louis becomes a bloodbath, then he may not make it to CitiField next week.
4.14.2010
Nightmares
In case you haven't noticed, Freddy Krueger will be back with a remake of a Nightmare on Elm Street.
Speaking of Nightmares, how about these:
Mets are now 2-5 in the early going with no signs of life.
John Maine gave up 8 (not a typo) runs in 3 (not a type again) innings of work.
Our first baseman is hitting .133 (!) with an OBP of .188. He bats clean-up most nights.
Our catcher is hitting .208 with an OBP of .192. Now that is tough to accomplish.
Ollie P. has only lost one game so far. Then again he's only pitched in one. Got an ERA of 6.35 to show for it.
Our manager thinks it's all gonna be OK. Right.
And last, there's this:

Rough being SoulSlam.
Speaking of Nightmares, how about these:
And last, there's this:

Rough being SoulSlam.
4.13.2010
Escape from the Chocolate Factory
No lie, I saw an Oompa-Loompa today. Clearly assimilated, wearing a chic Members Only jacket and havin' a smoke.
Amazing. Wish I had a camera.
Amazing. Wish I had a camera.
4.12.2010
Weekend Update (Hardball Edition)
Had two game scheduled back-to-back in waaaay North Jersey (almost Canada!).
First my 9U Team played their second game of the season. We scrimmaged a team from up yonder Friday night and lost. I don't mind losing, but I do mind not focusing and doing what's expected. Sunday was a different story. We went down 7-0 after three innings and it couldn't be bleaker. I knew the other team was going to try to mercy us. So I told the boys to play hard and make the plays in the field. When we got up I told them I needed baserunners, not heroes. Long story short - we won 8-7! Nice. And my kid (who has struggled a little) got the game-winning RBI.
At 4PM, my 11U Team came up to the great white north on NJ to play. The final was 2-1, them. But we played a fantastic baseball game (on both sides). I can't be upset. The other team made 4 spectacular defensive plays that basically saved the game for them. And my older guy pitched 1 2/3 in shutout relief to keep us close, but we fell just short. Can't wait for the second game later this season.
First my 9U Team played their second game of the season. We scrimmaged a team from up yonder Friday night and lost. I don't mind losing, but I do mind not focusing and doing what's expected. Sunday was a different story. We went down 7-0 after three innings and it couldn't be bleaker. I knew the other team was going to try to mercy us. So I told the boys to play hard and make the plays in the field. When we got up I told them I needed baserunners, not heroes. Long story short - we won 8-7! Nice. And my kid (who has struggled a little) got the game-winning RBI.
At 4PM, my 11U Team came up to the great white north on NJ to play. The final was 2-1, them. But we played a fantastic baseball game (on both sides). I can't be upset. The other team made 4 spectacular defensive plays that basically saved the game for them. And my older guy pitched 1 2/3 in shutout relief to keep us close, but we fell just short. Can't wait for the second game later this season.
4.09.2010
Back to NJ
Spent a few days in FLA for work. Not a lot of time outside, just working 18 hour days inside.
Anyway I knew I was in Jersey when I got here. Flew into Newark at 9:30, taxied for awhile, got my bag and back to my vehicle. Pay the parking fee at about 10:20PM.
Walked in my door 30 miles away at midnight! Why, you may ask Soulslam?
Because the GSP was routed to one freakin' lane for about 10 miles, that's why. And after about 9.95 miles, a road crew was working. So I got to sit forever and ever in traffic at nearly the witching hour.
Tired.
Anyway I knew I was in Jersey when I got here. Flew into Newark at 9:30, taxied for awhile, got my bag and back to my vehicle. Pay the parking fee at about 10:20PM.
Walked in my door 30 miles away at midnight! Why, you may ask Soulslam?
Because the GSP was routed to one freakin' lane for about 10 miles, that's why. And after about 9.95 miles, a road crew was working. So I got to sit forever and ever in traffic at nearly the witching hour.
Tired.
4.04.2010
Opening Day MLB

What better way to spend your Easter evening then watching a little baseball, namely the 2010 season opener between the Yankees (BOO) and the Red Sox (YEAH)!
Less than 9 hours to first pitch.
METS (YEAH) open tomorrow afternoon vs. the FLA MARLINS. I'm on my way to FLA for work tomorrow, so the updates could be sparse for a few. Finally here.
4.02.2010
Practical Joker

I had the unique experience a few years ago to attend a Cal Ripken Coaches Clinic. And it was there I found out that Billy Ripken was a very funny, self-deprecating guy.
So in honor, I found this and salute his wit. At first, the story was his teammates did it, but the more probable story is he did it himself. Anyway, this card is infamous.
4.01.2010
The Gloom of Opening Day

If you listen to the suicide hotline, I mean WFAN, the Mets fans are all in their "woe is me" glory.
Being the optimistic type, I say let's see what happens in the first 20 games. If it is as bad as everyone predicts, then you can call Kevorkian, but not sooner.
Here's my predictions:
Starting Pitching - we're short here. Santana, Niese and Maine will be good. Pelfrey will be shaky. Why did we sign Ollie P.?
First Base - Jacobs has the job since Murphy is on the DL. Jacobs has got some pop. He may surprise everybody.
Second Base - Luis. Here for what seems like an eternity.
Short - Reyes will have a blistering year. Bet.
Third Base - Wright will be in the running for MVP. Bet.
Outfield - We will have a great year out of all the OFs.
Catchers - we've certainly cornered the market in guys nobody wants here.
Bullpen - K-Rod and a cast of thousands. All trying to get the Mets to the 9th inning.
Bench - OK. Not great. Nobodies is (unless you're the Yankees).
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