tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89003502776468601552024-03-13T17:45:55.994-04:00Church of the FonzMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-78460489597809149222009-04-21T00:57:00.010-04:002009-04-22T23:31:21.316-04:00All I Ever WantedYesterday for my birthday I got to destroy the Philly Phanatic.<br />Well, the Phanatic in pinata form anyway. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327724171723192370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 379px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIuvdZ8ayvkhvTo1kkTP2vWv0dKepbIPDo8acfC9vX0i1l2edTeX1-wTOttUXr7iQmThAPGSJocQgVo9ytGYzbnLoxd6_zzKF0sBW_LPXTU-twnTVAAmvr7a6zV5z7o12OEiNlk4S6EZN/s400/004.JPG" border="0" />Courtesy of my uberrad little sister, my fantasy of taking a bat to that evil monster was fulfilled.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327004519135222978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 308px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2RAEJNNeA-hb1f4Tu4zlb9WAVcnB6rAhKqAdjPhCEEPwhwL5MsVrQmGp7rldVw3avAUrVCibaupHJ4chr9HktdKNQdfYtYW6tDJtTRGxDdp6eH6KAd44A7MxtP81lfc6nF1-thdWVyhjb/s400/008.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327004521493215810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M7wbkepn_KibSKlHQfvCWHds4u05EmwDM-LHheV2AcP82OA_eCanK814KCd2oh35k0mYRINuG56YLcuBeNulU7nTLFDim5_X4wMYrXJf0HNq0ufBICWj8pc_zS2N6aUZ0trt2RuDKexK/s400/011.JPG" border="0" />OK, so maybe I'm not over the past two years yet... don't judge me!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-32885493567306533622009-04-20T22:52:00.015-04:002009-04-21T02:02:02.813-04:00Real Baseball!!!This weekend, finally, I got to take in some real live baseball. On Friday I visited the brand new House of Evil, decked out in my Mets shoes, cap and jersey complete with my 'Jesus Hates the Yankees' t-shirt.<br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGzriV90SgqLy7Pf43c13cajO2axCyzkvUWZ1OCTSO-2WLmkYn7yR0t5oIsFPv7VthZOwTp_pdmkqc-2sNLpo2A76d_Z2WL-TRfyVjPtU0Fmb6fDnf7N6GUbJ2AplSboGRoDImiwC3gIS/s1600-h/049.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326985301657781522" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDGzriV90SgqLy7Pf43c13cajO2axCyzkvUWZ1OCTSO-2WLmkYn7yR0t5oIsFPv7VthZOwTp_pdmkqc-2sNLpo2A76d_Z2WL-TRfyVjPtU0Fmb6fDnf7N6GUbJ2AplSboGRoDImiwC3gIS/s320/049.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUO0hgTTTFFhEPYZPAnhrgKz6c87jes79GsPmBW0Ye-qwXKbOimNZw4zc8avrPi480CavyzKO-GmxWBO0fM7QAISgdl_Exa-ep6P8T4DJmqDq8AxEYD8Y8gFYACvQIQxCshQm6c9Fv4PEy/s1600-h/104.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326985297634857538" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUO0hgTTTFFhEPYZPAnhrgKz6c87jes79GsPmBW0Ye-qwXKbOimNZw4zc8avrPi480CavyzKO-GmxWBO0fM7QAISgdl_Exa-ep6P8T4DJmqDq8AxEYD8Y8gFYACvQIQxCshQm6c9Fv4PEy/s320/104.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I got to check out the new stadium, trash talk with Yankee fans, and most importantly got to see our old friend Joe Smith!</div><p align="center"></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326982272116362498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_vlvNCKNwy4mkgIS5jowDOI8FhVAA46ZTosqzmzokPI2iDd5Pw5Rz3xiboWBDrB3NDJYK5cA1Q93ieVTY0rf68L-yOPxwfNFrf4yh5ZgaIKGNk_EO3HU-tlo453-yPzzCXbKK0yNjcLdM/s400/099.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326982268906996082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbNOI6UabnMEq3bsnTEIaqtQq7np4M-ksSh9Nwd7DMOLdhzL_34F3A9Jb3zVyFURQ8LMyDxbvMrcyZNAcWvrqrtQ6-6nkLcYg4_vE30KTVkU-O9Y4euvHWOYxfu7pQ9HjiCVWB0EusLILG/s400/090.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326982267972723762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8aLQYZ1h6lgpnWZGE9HjMs4oOTrnrl3peB6Yac37nFf9c1I0XBHPBbhIC-45lo87ykhkCs3u7TwjW5h-z-AILTui7g_xY-9qkRV2K10Hl2P6Y6z0LUnXDmROAELsWFmfF2_E4Zmf_nmzx/s400/091.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">My little Smitty! I miss him so...</span><br /></p><p align="left">On Saturday we saw our very first Mets game at New Shea. We started the day meeting the incredibly sweet Alyssa Milano at the new Touch store. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326981878397893234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 328px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWJfDsBhgCk__FvyN5Yb59kk20WuPKp2nTIGS072DIM_ByNsgGL2c447FYTbbngw0fllsKJKcv5M7vJlmOu1uOy7x5n2Vj-dDfZMJUEJgwCJWfP3Awvwb5G4Epqp3wjArJ7pQs_1f-X75/s400/028.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>She signed Brooklyn's copy of her new book Safe at Home and seemed genuinely happy to hear how much she loves it. And it is refreshing to have a Mets shop for women without a single pink item in sight.</p><p>It was a very strange feeling to be in the new park and not feel completely at home at a home game. It was exciting to be in our section and sit in out new seats for the very first time.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoyN1kB0NmTNO3HNqCwa3Ma4bI_K5TFj0unx0TLMQFm7nelX6hSyFKWaWf-mkAu0F1CNVn5nGhY33LQbv-V1Zj-HmqpZHGWFiQHdGXmexl7kyR170r8wXzb0FeWsIoEPSTjY2a8IaDEkR7/s1600-h/045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326989415316124482" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoyN1kB0NmTNO3HNqCwa3Ma4bI_K5TFj0unx0TLMQFm7nelX6hSyFKWaWf-mkAu0F1CNVn5nGhY33LQbv-V1Zj-HmqpZHGWFiQHdGXmexl7kyR170r8wXzb0FeWsIoEPSTjY2a8IaDEkR7/s320/045.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPgn-JmYNdOixyyAovq3rTtEZYGy3Zfc26Q16svKLIzBHULdg9s1h1679V_haohg2NrGTUQtLEM_4bNqdheYz3j1qYg-8OvwgZGLY5ZTD0uo7rM8iZCP88Y-5zCYiJHZxwd3eB7GmEWwUR/s1600-h/114.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326989410963111122" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPgn-JmYNdOixyyAovq3rTtEZYGy3Zfc26Q16svKLIzBHULdg9s1h1679V_haohg2NrGTUQtLEM_4bNqdheYz3j1qYg-8OvwgZGLY5ZTD0uo7rM8iZCP88Y-5zCYiJHZxwd3eB7GmEWwUR/s320/114.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p>David Wright bear and David Wright human both looked completely at home. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326982265880160754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqlRbA44Oz8tdTDwIENKQNtpoYwDn-Wj108e05m3rWqVJM_zmu8DK-ZuY5B7K-ykj44uS0u8Ldsv-MtNgNt_jV1BPNLxalHHymlj5RYNYzi-fX2BPLBR05SRKXtbno7Dg0hpvbgHR8yePc/s400/084.JPG" border="0" /> They asked fans to text in their favorite things about the new ballpark. My favorite answer was "the mets play here." Because really, what else do we need? <p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326982261437544962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwrA6Az5uO6sFFCQQO4tcpEtgX-TaimbElC6DbnDLy1_4F7HUp7L-jW-VUX8t29_NdczAUYnWotZ2cGM5mcR-48DkYva3310IaEAO7oK1TyCkxEc1zpQEDzRsYLfoEjerFmkHIf51AArOV/s400/064.JPG" border="0" />Professor Reyes made a triumphant return. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326999583128851170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSK2GZzrtFMUdflvCpYm9WfXZJqiFQLciZlpQefy45xIBetaCSg3vM7tCoZ2yIbiL_oLgePGSG1nVBMS0s93tq9PqAdYpkXgffiM8vyW5hJLlGOSxGxJW_4qbMS93beAqxbgRdoRVS1oY9/s400/060.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326999588209619842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PsxZlHVIM05k4MHmSmFrklgOPEpK0QHyDwILLfv1vMHRb7k0FiyG0LGc6lIZvb6ZcuKkhNGvX5L2r4rhxbiWTDgPWV_p8JriPKzKUTgIpV0Az7IEYNL3TODOaKrmrd0mkNfHeYYdHceB/s400/037.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>Santana, aka God, looked incredible as usual, going seven shutout innings.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326983260769189826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 273px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKzR8RXepBAbp7rHSZ5V3Hr_oGeFkNOCAXUtq5cDr60RCYFihHWO25BC1H0GcyR-668JhbRg6dWPGA7XEmUPfqGjO4-b5kjbEfBguiORxsRXGnupElLRmzi9QJ7dXgYBEwlZHUeRawlwr/s400/105.jpg" border="0" />JJ Putz came on to pitch a scoreless eighth, and had the whole dugout laughing afterwards.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326983266954672178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaAyqutGsuOIBeTntpbf-CZVI_1_7VfmN7JyLyKuZWlRg2VWSMI9H2kT2ntyw9pOP518PtOy3gf3RqD5-LbAYpYbyjux5Afvueaomdw9-7tJIG2dwmkEk38PlXlgS-Pu30QxZzlbz7fpf/s400/109.JPG" border="0" /> I was most excited to see my new love Francisco Rodriguez, and he did not dissapoint.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326983579507573762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIVTqI_Z4isFjqBwrWiNxy-Xzhyphenhyphenl7JsJ9t5OA2Rtd9_NgsvZ2b9To5dFiuqbiFJyyWjmj6w6NU-UJ64Xc9Z3AIrU1hLtGu-mDgh2xwy1HDarobiHk_8DTZfbmD46Auwj30zZxpHKqzLdU/s400/126.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326983274864323538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HPDnuM6EEynEuXjSxUQe54J-m5MH2G5OwCL-iugI1B3n6_tJojiaGEGXTuGBXstnETuV3OZllfXCXSKvvZygvDGStyqkTAsTxbOmxkWmVLeYdC8VWa0EtmViSxnNMCYm8hRwD6TWrx5Y/s400/120.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326983578022997170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyBFaeWHnM5DeCwgF_fNM3ujXvKLcIK7rB2yDtMiPSJH5cgk5A3nujq04qQ29yOBWEbfMRitqyOi-AMocMNjY2rQ2Zo2y3dhCtPQi5KMR2mA3oF1U3YNpkPjmCnaOwHzyZIK9kzuOzcok/s400/130.JPG" border="0" /> Such a great win our first time in the new stadium has to be a sign, right? Only good things to come here.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326983584589447234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuyYCVrrQsdvtWfQD8muSuKufb_DCI6AmOgZL22nCfgpKLIFpQcaGvuyhdQklrqO048SZZ-f8wcVPfMeb9G8gafMwhI2Cc6YOL4iulF-_ZbbU_Dnl7SKtvFzFCByLvtdZN4hKrmpIXXiKe/s400/133.JPG" border="0" /></p>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-32594265669630604722009-03-30T22:51:00.008-04:002009-04-21T01:13:45.880-04:00I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319183774379481634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ZxQrfiLX6JOVv_lHKB6d-LMUSDiCBPdRyPxuGZ4XAjMjYcBTqfgMWX2Nb3xseil6k_DgkNcv4cUqau9kmOGVtQp9ZPHDlmf_0LLAO8gggkxGtl23NMBtdpky8T7qm46b4cuXOrShUv-x/s400/127.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">This Sunday we got to experience Shea 2.0 for the first time and it was beautiful. It was bittersweet knowing the place that was home for my entire life no longer exists but I started to fall in love with the new stadium from my first step inside.<br /></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319183777096181170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0jKEPZPfHfVns5-pISSIhNDmhlluY87NiHODEiZ5fV4A6haKOIcxUr4CJHaes_NxnTsnUV2-UXr2Taxbhsceqd7Eb0J2NMIUDlQn_jyqTq6nXPkR1j8duGHXyo76qhJsCy0MUeEzo8pG/s400/128.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:verdana;">A little piece of the Polo Grounds.</span><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319183780527687346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguZVGqxR5tvTQhCkC3jfTPn0yo6L3w8vVsI8ABRRQFcCHrUwVG904VJLX4GUpBLXfKi4cyitY_cTyeEd1oUP6z0LtPpK5SIcm7qt5okJfF6PyVNmdBPfw2nCUN14Cvr8sZy6c_2fKLjUmC/s400/133.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:verdana;">The Jackie Robinson rotunda.</span><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319184707835511698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2PKcupvcCIbg0AAHIwMa9wrIrC35mi9cqR_aO-jSId3Jb6HNXHvpn2oxlx_1PjAZhlczD6GK14rtGCVSFAc3e9A5SD4MibBrLkEMfOVLYgtMZ5zE-VkqiMJJxLgamgWv4ThFC7GvnOd9/s400/169.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It helped that it was rainy.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319184720355260450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47J73Lqg0e0cGqjZqI6DmK_pNHfgclsC9yWWU7K-CVjsMxfuKojl3m_FlIaep-kKUN692kQo-wxms0cfi685JxJpiN5sef-2g3DCz_YHkTFjehwPp1DKLwWDXoNsSCJkJfh2pf9ltRFR5/s400/183.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Cupholders! I might make it through a season without someone's beer all over my feet. </span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFpDhJM01PpjZuw7b7mRAggfZzvPqLzUmrzWe_i_Qw66tTH38RLUjs8y5X30TgzryQ1595CZSPTsecuB4MRqG3iemyttD92SCg8swAgsAwSD3ObBXcBn2gzn1Qg5dg8s2Oa3tFXJTYcOs/s1600-h/190.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319184720434082882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFpDhJM01PpjZuw7b7mRAggfZzvPqLzUmrzWe_i_Qw66tTH38RLUjs8y5X30TgzryQ1595CZSPTsecuB4MRqG3iemyttD92SCg8swAgsAwSD3ObBXcBn2gzn1Qg5dg8s2Oa3tFXJTYcOs/s400/190.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFVxODSlq65QOqmRd6LCgzA91B9tZ9HnM250_xii-igKw2yA_DaL8qzfqRME9H_IFERLdintNjQzTbz1x4C0gzop9NRvWDCiP9vXXQ0ra4mrNA9Q5plAmvUwAIo-VgREwpHkecvNXo83oC/s1600-h/182.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319184716252885314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFVxODSlq65QOqmRd6LCgzA91B9tZ9HnM250_xii-igKw2yA_DaL8qzfqRME9H_IFERLdintNjQzTbz1x4C0gzop9NRvWDCiP9vXXQ0ra4mrNA9Q5plAmvUwAIo-VgREwpHkecvNXo83oC/s400/182.JPG" border="0" /></a> I want to dance with Mr. Met!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp48vGOLr5wGjDm6ZvoruemJ_GFqisUcuJWEvoXvy9oMJ_-ZF_ulEh4AMcF62Xo8Qr9a5Zclvym9-ZQfjKikAqcvnHjBBFOQ-853Lh9Lg_eETylTw110uYIfwgY7Cy8-LZ_F-udyLGc_hF/s1600-h/171.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319184711874292370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp48vGOLr5wGjDm6ZvoruemJ_GFqisUcuJWEvoXvy9oMJ_-ZF_ulEh4AMcF62Xo8Qr9a5Zclvym9-ZQfjKikAqcvnHjBBFOQ-853Lh9Lg_eETylTw110uYIfwgY7Cy8-LZ_F-udyLGc_hF/s400/171.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> The bullpens are right on top of each other which should make for some great trash talk this year and also gives the Mets a leg up when a fight breaks out.</span><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319183786809744690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qFL28UM4cPYUbM4t31ZDg_3Ww-K5BSJfEoySU5fdj_0re1jpXcD296iB1Q-YsEQD1Rqjubqw2KdlILPk5BNwgFji416P_1tOBA1q9RfZQtqjl4-2ThkTqPGBEKuYj-tCFjhX2kkk_6Xs/s400/144.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The new home run apple didn't feel like popping up yet.<br /></span><br /><div><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5nJuSMuMD9pFUVGoJfuiN-Zs7PgTNZbANB8F2OtWiTCsPJRXwH1t6B2MvCeBhOJZt-FfhZK4nHuqhDI2nPN9XpHy82420vDj7lOGUFYvGwsSNfWXrChWkIysBQxlus-RMPf0lYFpr9QM/s1600-h/142.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319183780573336258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5nJuSMuMD9pFUVGoJfuiN-Zs7PgTNZbANB8F2OtWiTCsPJRXwH1t6B2MvCeBhOJZt-FfhZK4nHuqhDI2nPN9XpHy82420vDj7lOGUFYvGwsSNfWXrChWkIysBQxlus-RMPf0lYFpr9QM/s400/142.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">A little Shea could still be found...<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwHX5QkxGbs8ocmWsbdphmVuimxEELB3pGk215QF4aXUhEJRr3RMBWs40WdKVse5R_cBlLFXNULVpeyjgqw4UfMhMHWHA8pPhfxWnDXwJ1WxTSc0WXOcEWu76j0rlb6kMO-lM8itw3X_m/s1600-h/221.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319193817887802642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwHX5QkxGbs8ocmWsbdphmVuimxEELB3pGk215QF4aXUhEJRr3RMBWs40WdKVse5R_cBlLFXNULVpeyjgqw4UfMhMHWHA8pPhfxWnDXwJ1WxTSc0WXOcEWu76j0rlb6kMO-lM8itw3X_m/s400/221.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It was a definitely a weird feeling to be a tourist in our own stadium. And part of me will always miss Shea. But I know once I have some new memories here it will start to feel just like home. Seeing the new stadium made me even more excited for real Mets baseball to begin.</span><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319185294594979746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFaL0yKo1PbFzHczcDVnY90Rbk2pr9QxD8rLLhT6RFzbnCsWu4xwYj4OPRF7VddvWuCSxiLnkFCzVAMvRYTTk3Jr6vg9YQPOTYIfZS49GgL9-ttThWrswzLYGUk6rDtuSdMm4eX7-XYhQ/s400/223.JPG" border="0" /> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-15952412016652861892008-12-21T23:59:00.004-05:002008-12-22T00:16:17.869-05:00I. MISS. BASEBALL.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDZVZ0BRpmwbNxhB1eAiaMU_K129IC8W82XNf5sI-fuf3H-cTJBwsZMWCi0VOFOK40UkmHy2E71uAI2vnlWUuUJQqfFgDFLz7Gl6trzG38kyKq93xhVcfkcHY5tqo_xxtSklyENaY2Iiw/s1600-h/metstree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDZVZ0BRpmwbNxhB1eAiaMU_K129IC8W82XNf5sI-fuf3H-cTJBwsZMWCi0VOFOK40UkmHy2E71uAI2vnlWUuUJQqfFgDFLz7Gl6trzG38kyKq93xhVcfkcHY5tqo_xxtSklyENaY2Iiw/s400/metstree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282478465397368610" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4o7s8_uMOxIyCegp-FsHHQBQrRs3PbrRiGTH_m97nuJn0U40xwA-CC8UnEosdK0N7sulSqGnFWgulS2ESh6U0a-99VfR3NI7JrGboPcBSOcznZE9m7MBJSAeSaVGfgzApvIzfPes5tcB/s1600-h/angel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4o7s8_uMOxIyCegp-FsHHQBQrRs3PbrRiGTH_m97nuJn0U40xwA-CC8UnEosdK0N7sulSqGnFWgulS2ESh6U0a-99VfR3NI7JrGboPcBSOcznZE9m7MBJSAeSaVGfgzApvIzfPes5tcB/s400/angel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282478475530377122" border="0" /></a>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-6295255832187370882008-06-26T00:04:00.006-04:002008-06-26T00:46:17.428-04:00Thank God<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho16ZY7RBmxJOU9J_LYcFzEjRuCDYk_uleeeCIDBKXm11lUs_jADWvmikwgasndxKa0RQpzp8H558dhJyQmaAg0sJk0Zq3J_S-gB6kXsRqwZeaxng7cgByuozi5-UnRu-YGYSYdGQY9QcL/s1600-h/62508.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho16ZY7RBmxJOU9J_LYcFzEjRuCDYk_uleeeCIDBKXm11lUs_jADWvmikwgasndxKa0RQpzp8H558dhJyQmaAg0sJk0Zq3J_S-gB6kXsRqwZeaxng7cgByuozi5-UnRu-YGYSYdGQY9QcL/s400/62508.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216038896787534002" border="0" /></a>David Wright and Jose Reyes... you're my heroes. After last night it was great to see the Mets jump all over the Mariners right from the start. Even after they scored eight runs in the first three innings, I was still stressed out for the entire game thinking they'd find a way to lose it. That's what this season's done to me.<br />The funniest moment of my night came when Ichiro came to bat and someone behind us started to cheer. The little boy sitting next to me stands up, points and shouts "A Seattle fan! They do exist!"<br />It definitely felt good to be there for a win like this tonight. I just hope they keep hitting like this against satan's team over the weekend. On the way home from the game someone stopped me to ask if the Mets won, and for once I got to say yes. He looked up in relief and said "Oh, thank God." Pretty much my thoughts exactly.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-54854918372329431082008-06-17T23:34:00.003-04:002008-06-18T05:48:05.681-04:00Classless<embed name="comedy_central_player" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="middle" src="http://www.thedailyshow.com/sitewide/video_player/view/default/swf.jhtml" width="332" height="316" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="videoId=173865" quality="high" bgcolor="#cccccc" allowscriptaccess="always" allownetworking="external"></embed>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-45221503280920626522008-06-12T05:26:00.017-04:002008-06-12T08:15:27.416-04:00ReliefLately the Mets have just been bringing me down. In a brutal-pains me to watch-but can't look away-there are no words sort of way. So last night when poor Pelfrey's incredible effort went to waste and we went into extra innings, I just wanted it to end. I kept thinking please don't put me through another inning for another loss. Then in the 13th inning, this happened:<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210963202803351106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrFhhfKtG4LMRIrME9gsrfbLiDSuodxynxAllMBJ82UphyqUhdoHKKnj87dbbC-RYdsbdWLSchiSc0tGjDNol17dWf3rUwQTyqA4iJrMPppxnWmWJCETRGmztoEMXMQ6ICM1rWvPK6xP3/s400/hoooray.jpg" border="0" />And to further win my heart, after his walkoff homer Carlos Beltran told reporters that when the Mets lose he loses sleep because "How can you sleep when things are not going good? You go home, you think about the game, you think about how we can get better. That's part of it. There's a lot of people in here who care about it." How can anyone not love this man? <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210925826933165938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBZct2LZfzfHWOixucg2jgSDFOFacz6-Acj6xMRKzDwBQXDMKYp8izOvbtFYzcUrwSzPpGs0-eBed6EYTg7pRu2FMHm8Xs91_Taw8E2wcHp0F1a7ZHFUzWZ3ZNtU8J_PWFTcV1UbxV1ioh/s400/grouphugggg.jpg" border="0" />I'm hoping against reason that this was the start of the Mets finally turning the season around. Maybe it was Marlon Anderson's master plan going into effect. I need to believe in this team again. I hate the fan this year's been turning me into. Just give me something. Because I know that even when I try, I can't give up and stop watching.<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210938085122243762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleq9mfaH20gyqSU4wfGUkjUvoDINOagQ7Nm-vrPIdc04rGKVrLkw24QihDJb3eLdBcg-OqFhMlOEetZDKYbYTujvAPEJB4F2PNvnD9hWadCDniH4AWYC022_KIo2udHyb1B8BipCROZvq/s400/chrisaguila.jpg" border="0" />With all the roster moves lately it's been hard to keep up, but this guy I have a good feeling about. Chris Aguila has been <a href="http://neworleans.zephyrs.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080423&content_id=389043&vkey=news_t588&fext=.jsp&sid=t588">fire knife dancing</a> since the fifth grade. Badass. Sounds like someone who can handle himself in a pressure situation.<br /></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210963201894693410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcc-XSNZmjbCouY0aHOyH6ymk3TzaNgq23cNjRnYK6Gk4GKbgtxTSL0JBP8LJ-yrV4W4YGl2QkHucPouGc74u0bQYnUN_2yGnd-KH9zJVeTakGTJjTmqjcHjquhUoaruNzkPCYE5ddfgBU/s400/peter.jpg" border="0" />Watching David Wright's interviews recently it's like he's morphing into Peter Pan. He believes the Mets are a championship caliber team, really he does! If you believe in the Mets too they can get better. Clap your hands if you believe Mets fans, clap your hands!</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-26974864038290206312008-05-24T03:27:00.008-04:002008-05-24T03:57:33.141-04:00Sanity BreakThis season is wearing me down. It is only May. My first tears of the season shouldn't come until at least September. They are just finding new ways to rip my heart out every day. Just when it felt like things were coming together they go and lose five in a row. As soon as they started talking about Billy's perfect ERA tonight I just knew he was about to blow the lead. It's feels like every game I'm watching just waiting for things to fall apart.<br /><br />I need a break. Tomorrow I'm heading down to a Nationals-Brewers game. This is what it's come to. Mets, please could you get it together before I get back? Kthxbai.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-54195276678856197522008-05-20T16:44:00.006-04:002008-05-20T17:26:28.033-04:00Piazza, New York Catcher<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZx96N7Pf5vdOge_9mdIZ-f4T8aMKIAcgSwBcg41X9aKF4tkC2eFso8NkjSkZIlJd7ZRryloR9KXHd15X_wkdhCBzNoWd6C-5jO3H8UVexrINVG2HFAbgcpkUVq2Lj5wI3_aGy4itiR3_/s1600-h/MIKE.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZx96N7Pf5vdOge_9mdIZ-f4T8aMKIAcgSwBcg41X9aKF4tkC2eFso8NkjSkZIlJd7ZRryloR9KXHd15X_wkdhCBzNoWd6C-5jO3H8UVexrINVG2HFAbgcpkUVq2Lj5wI3_aGy4itiR3_/s400/MIKE.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202574317837502338" border="0" /></a>Today Mike Piazza officially announced his retirement from baseball: <p align="left"><em>"I have to say that my time with the Mets wouldn’t have been the same without the greatest fans in the world. One of the hardest moments of my career, was walking off the field at Shea Stadium and saying goodbye. My relationship with you made my time in New York the happiest of my career and for that, I will always be grateful. So today, I walk away with no regrets. I knew this day was coming and over the last two years, I started to make my peace with it. For 19 years, I gave it my all and left everything on the field.<br />God bless and thanks for a wonderful ride."</em></p>Getting to see Piazza come home one last time was a highlight of the 2007 season for me. Hearing Voodoo Child pump through the speakers, watching him bring out the scorecard and wave to the roaring crowd. It was one of the most moving moments I've been a part of at Shea. So many of my best Mets memories came from that man. Who can look back on his home run that first game back after September 11th and not get chills? We were lucky to have Mike and we'lll always remember and keep him in our hearts. Best of luck to a great Met and a great guy. See you in Cooperstown in five years.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-76331135649385684902008-05-20T16:06:00.003-04:002008-05-20T16:19:22.963-04:00Look Who Remembered How To Get An OutCan we strip him of his former Met title please? Just because we were paying his salary doesn't mean he wasn't a Brave all along. What a miserable, miserable game. After Luis Castillo's home run the highlight may have been the booth's conversation about pi. Hopefully the Mets can bounce back tonight. I guess we'll have to wait until Glavine comes back to Shea to see him get the payback he deserves. I hope his pitching arm falls off.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-27574528225610983662008-05-20T03:07:00.006-04:002008-05-20T07:57:52.207-04:00Subway Surfin<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi9K1Q6bC8uoyUdaUWoHCAxmcRRkOZjFjtBuupolgh6ZFrzJB5X0W2Uykc2Jz-_xQkvnJbZCx7zUj3FpnR6jxDLJMCZfF2f96ync7bXeNGTsbnphUNJlS1-qOhBupslwTBhCC_sN7tppKW/s1600-h/subwayseries.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202361338999228258" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi9K1Q6bC8uoyUdaUWoHCAxmcRRkOZjFjtBuupolgh6ZFrzJB5X0W2Uykc2Jz-_xQkvnJbZCx7zUj3FpnR6jxDLJMCZfF2f96ync7bXeNGTsbnphUNJlS1-qOhBupslwTBhCC_sN7tppKW/s400/subwayseries.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Best part of this picture: faces on the Yankee fans.</em> </div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><div align="left"><br />Last year going into the subway series I expected the Mets to dominate. This year I found myself thinking just don't embarass us completely, just win one. Between the Mets lackluster play lately and the drama in the clubhouse I haven't even been enjoying the Yankees being in last place. Watching the Mets knock the Yankees around these past two games has renewed my faith. Finally they're showing some sparks of life. Even when they got <em>robbed</em> of three runs yesterday, they fought back and ended up with eleven. And they actually looked like they were having fun out there. </div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><div align="left"><br />Before I had the 99 Mets comeback win against the Yankees on and it reminded me of all the things I loved about that team. Even though in the end that season broke my heart I still look back and love them for the fire they played with, for how much fun they were to watch right til the end. I want to see these Mets play with that kind of passion all the time.</div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><div align="left"><br />So much in this series really lifted my spirits. All the fist pumps around the bases, the handshakes, seeing Oliver Perez tip his cap to the Yankee stadium crowd of all Mets fans. This quote from John Damon (he forfeited the y when he signed with the Yankees) “They had a reason to be out there cheering. They ended up kicking our butts. It was pretty embarrassing.” </div><div align="left"><br />It was a good weekend. Now we just need to them to carry it into Atlanta. Please, please Mets, keep it up. Because losing to Tom Glavine might just be more that I can take. </div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-24055757075042887612008-05-16T21:11:00.006-04:002008-05-17T00:56:47.686-04:00Rain Delay Distractions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41JcHrrhFkqZwM9boUpEWMnX7235WUCYNPI539Bf_Lksy5L-AcSJvG9cbAQGVibgaeSju-naG-9txj0VIThlC5Xxtm9vGuhHixlLxqB-lV8smGFbujYgI4a58nlCwWIiFtBLGXxuO702e/s1600-h/DSCN2370.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41JcHrrhFkqZwM9boUpEWMnX7235WUCYNPI539Bf_Lksy5L-AcSJvG9cbAQGVibgaeSju-naG-9txj0VIThlC5Xxtm9vGuhHixlLxqB-lV8smGFbujYgI4a58nlCwWIiFtBLGXxuO702e/s400/DSCN2370.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201205554709940050" border="0" /></a>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-28046178929313731712008-05-15T15:56:00.007-04:002008-05-15T16:33:23.621-04:00Curse of Nolan Ryan Strikes Again<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0z4YbJ4iIBP_sI8qaHYdNiAFZAtTVWSTtZP3NlGUMXoBa-W85eqxGEKefejiDVO8RqdgC79uNjN2YNpo3AxZSfCmGJe1WsfTFkUtbrYLEW2w9ujEymvEf-WnGI0weRIvSJeuSbu5gu6cC/s1600-h/pelf2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0z4YbJ4iIBP_sI8qaHYdNiAFZAtTVWSTtZP3NlGUMXoBa-W85eqxGEKefejiDVO8RqdgC79uNjN2YNpo3AxZSfCmGJe1WsfTFkUtbrYLEW2w9ujEymvEf-WnGI0weRIvSJeuSbu5gu6cC/s400/pelf2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200698233172936498" border="0" /></a>I forgot there was a day game on today until I got the 'Are you watching the game? Turn the game on' call from my dad. I've been a Mets fan long enough I didn't even have to ask why, I knew exactly what that meant. Then as soon as I turn it on all I hear is 'no-hitter, no-hitter, no-hitter.' I was screaming at the TV, "Stop! You're going to jinx him, stop talking about it!!!" Since they were broadcasting from the upper deck today I was a little surprised that a fan didn't come and stop them. I still can't believe Pelfrey ended up with the loss after the way he pitched today. It's just not right. After the game he said "I'd rather give up 5 runs and we get the W."<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">My new hope is that the curse only applies to Shea Stadium, and after they knock it down the Mets will finally be able to get that no hitter. Maybe.</span><br /></span>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-26119102375476209282008-05-11T10:29:00.004-04:002008-05-11T11:20:12.227-04:00Mets vs. Reds Game 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj958m5AW2qs9KnOtwQGv-uoDiYvk3pvc7ThqmiYacQHCmZylFGxpZoO8CkmvX3ORdkDmsUZPmdTZUnk3khKjKO379W3566JCTtT53fk0guJ8g3Btuzmo_gLjIFJWjh1u7zzEEXp5SbAyqF/s1600-h/100_0829.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj958m5AW2qs9KnOtwQGv-uoDiYvk3pvc7ThqmiYacQHCmZylFGxpZoO8CkmvX3ORdkDmsUZPmdTZUnk3khKjKO379W3566JCTtT53fk0guJ8g3Btuzmo_gLjIFJWjh1u7zzEEXp5SbAyqF/s400/100_0829.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199130673189111490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9od1FlEsg4aY_H98CCmii_FrjwYgtTVbgqkQd93uQMFR2OBLXWJvy51DDeKsKJMZU2Etgess5-aHT07vsTpvDB_YthFdCHbpxowzphiSnCXfnWZ_r-qkjJkUq5imut1TTjt5yfcocTeAA/s1600-h/100_0831.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBT53Sdi2TB_lEqfTEJPmaaq8ftucbT-dQHwjJ-uLQA-ldmpijAgZqpp_ApjH-WrmY5aw0VV2mpqR9Mvu5hLV5-7rae1ld2d2VQk6pTEtcFwS7Vn0PbYh6fRjInMGRCMjp4_B8RtFLO7t8/s400/Mets+Games+078.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199140177951737634" border="0" /></a>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-36035109332093154532008-05-08T08:10:00.009-04:002008-05-08T08:31:46.963-04:00To John Maine:<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichFG55iJppD5jae-jNBDiC8oFObgzwVBCVmaJLjGfjlMRLRyvPGU67TH2lncPmkviFSVPrSd1nR3A4bKy2_BrlkrFhzNCjth-iV2DvkAWewrompuimdDwm5AHvngzwKP8TGWJQiXPrOal/s1600-h/100_2575.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEichFG55iJppD5jae-jNBDiC8oFObgzwVBCVmaJLjGfjlMRLRyvPGU67TH2lncPmkviFSVPrSd1nR3A4bKy2_BrlkrFhzNCjth-iV2DvkAWewrompuimdDwm5AHvngzwKP8TGWJQiXPrOal/s400/100_2575.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197980801451783362" border="0" /></a>Happy 27th birthday buddy!!!<br /></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-81725965623567861782008-05-08T05:55:00.013-04:002008-05-08T09:14:12.091-04:00West Coast Trips Are ExhaustingSo glad they'll be back home tomorrow. I mostly slept through all of Tuesday night's game, which I originally figured was a good thing after seeing the score. My grandpa used to say that any time you watch a baseball game you can always see something you've never seen before. Very true. When they said that Moises Alou stole home I thought I must have misheard. Could not believe it was true until they replayed the clip. This is why I can never skip games. Or sleep.<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqXqnLlwuNaGP3xKzzQMyru1IzojT2q_L8hwYpCc4zQ3exGLh8IrJreEFM_wyiIQWA8l2cJ_BlBWifzKFcxxgvlDNCsG_x6H58twBWXMyqCdMGsypuiftz3Q9LDKmQVnssHErICaCtcnl/s1600-h/340x.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197945977856947314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqXqnLlwuNaGP3xKzzQMyru1IzojT2q_L8hwYpCc4zQ3exGLh8IrJreEFM_wyiIQWA8l2cJ_BlBWifzKFcxxgvlDNCsG_x6H58twBWXMyqCdMGsypuiftz3Q9LDKmQVnssHErICaCtcnl/s400/340x.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic;font-size:100%;" >Hey Johnnycakes? Please stop beating your self up now, k? You did good kid. You can smile. Really, it's all right.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Early on in Wednesday's game, my Angel in the Outfield made an absolutely insane catch, toppling over into the stands but still coming up with the ball and a laugh. Somebody please put that video on youtube so that I can watch it every time I get down on the team. The offense didn't look too shabby either, putting up 12 runs. Nice to see the Mets smack Brad Penny around. I will always hate that man for trying to start with Shawn Green last year. It was kind of John Maine to bring a little joy to our lives by throwing at Jeff Kent. The Maine man looked amazing through 8 1/3 innings. He gave up just 4 hits and 1 run and allowed the bullpen relax for a day. And he even looked good with the bat, knocking in two runs! After Duaner got the final out, John had a pretty sweet looking handshake going in the dugout with Mike Pelfrey. Jose, watch your back, the pitchers are coming!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">So the Mets went 3-3 against two of the hottest teams right now. Looking good. Let's keep it up against the Reds this weekend.<br /><br /></span><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QmPKyaZBwWs&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QmPKyaZBwWs&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On the Reds, I saw this video of their mascot over at <a href="http://www.hotfootblog.com/2008/05/07/mr-met-send-his-condolences/">Hot Foot </a>and was slightly traumatized. If I ever saw Mr. Met's head fall off I think I'd have nightmares. I'm still haunted by the image of the Philly Phanatic shooting him on Conan last year. I'm an adult, really.</span><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-84776984992339511442008-05-03T00:35:00.004-04:002008-05-03T01:17:16.224-04:00By The Time I Get To ArizonaWhen the very first pitch turns into a Jose Reyes triple, it feels like it's going to be a good series.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196015684594291554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguO8O2XKHaZEVpJW06LNW_In1zSj8flwNmtVjfdEGD0Uq8TCYDT2jJDdoowQKsBpO_CNIbTqLAQwEaGEr_ABwleuTjNzv0l5AKlX3BihqPxmFeKXr320uHSb8EPGolzB72PDzVZkphlZlH/s400/610xreyreyandwright.jpg" border="0" />I don't know if it was Wagner getting through to the guys or just that desert air they love but everything came together tonight. John Maine worked his way through six innings for the win and we finally got to see him walk off the mound with a smile on his face, a sight that's become far too rare this year. Jose Reyes almost completed the cycle with an inside the park home run. Moises Alou finally got back in a real game and looked like a little kid, you couldn't wipe the smile off his face all night. David Wright went 3-5 with a 2 run homer. The pitching, the hitting, the defense, it was all there. It felt like the Mets finally showed up tonight and looked like the team we know they can be. More where that came from please.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-14154206891336287012008-04-30T18:48:00.008-04:002008-04-30T19:42:33.625-04:00On the Bright Side...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFO-Ae2srHwtGCd6Ub72ww_0c-YvtPXFvHYc0pX8xSudblesmTwW53IohFBX4bGsSYikrLNrDyohOJCU4XPnMJ1OcVKuHKsYRLHsWVFlzOTE-wvKBjQ9TMa2iIqS4uehtL8D5UaLkUqjFz/s1600-h/deletelater.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195179351382545234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFO-Ae2srHwtGCd6Ub72ww_0c-YvtPXFvHYc0pX8xSudblesmTwW53IohFBX4bGsSYikrLNrDyohOJCU4XPnMJ1OcVKuHKsYRLHsWVFlzOTE-wvKBjQ9TMa2iIqS4uehtL8D5UaLkUqjFz/s320/deletelater.jpg" border="0" /></a>Aaron Heilman looked stellar today.<br /><br /><div></div><div>And according to Doug Mientkiewicz we haven't even seen the real Johan yet. "Let's put it this way: When that team needs him the most, he's going to be there. Come August and September, he's going to be dominant." Don't we all feel better now that he's weighed in? </div><div><br />Please, Mets, don't play like this against the Diamondbacks this weekend. Or ever again. Wagner always says it best: "There was no get up and go. That can't happen."</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-3597049352370382382008-04-30T00:21:00.015-04:002008-04-30T03:12:37.624-04:00It Is Still April...and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mets</span> are already giving me an ulcer. They can't ever make it easy can they? Games should not be this stressful so early on.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194894899993498434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuWo-SLjVyJ-f4S9d6Z6ygMBsOT0uG83SQ8TlXXMhIchNRJ2iHQ5rVl1iIs730RJ10RuAtdW55kYWm9WQN8sygn5q15VMvdhXRV_v0tyIRPE42ojQPQxygGLurL7FDfN8Txn4tDmNhCw5/s400/alg_davidwright.jpg" border="0" />Johan Santana wasn't at his best tonight, but he struck out seven and kept the Pirates to just two hits (both home runs) through 5 2/3 innings. Big props to the little kid in the bleachers who threw Jason Bay's home run ball back in the fourth inning. You make me proud to call myself a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mets</span> fan. Ryan Church tied the game with a two run shot and made it just a little bit harder for me to hate him. It figures that the one guy I truly dislike on the entire team has been our best hitter thus far. After struggling at the plate all night David Wright came through to win it with a just fair single to send home Endy Chavez in the 11<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th inning</span>. The Mets wasted some opportunities tonight but they stayed in it all night and fought til the end.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />It was good to see Moises <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Alou</span> back in the dugout tonight. It should be a major lift to the offense to get him back in the lineup in a few days. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Get well soon, Schneid,</span> we need you back too. Jose Valentin was in the lockerroom visiting his teammates before the game and hopes to be ready to play by the end of May. So many injuries, sometimes I forget who's still a Met.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />After the game tonight Johan Santana spoke about how he understands that the fans want to see the team win but they are human beings and it can hurt to hear the boos. I hate that he's been a Met for such a short time and already he's feeling that. I know it's been talked to death at this point, but I really do think we need to lay off with the booing. Aside from anything else, it's just never made anyone play better. Shea Stadium shouldn't be such a hostile atmosphere, this is not Philadelphia. Please, let's direct the animosity towards the other teams where it belongs.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-26884192444707243892008-04-24T21:21:00.003-04:002008-04-24T21:25:27.736-04:00Stop Making This So HardAaron, I love you. But you are killing me. Being your #1 fan is proving difficult right now.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-81644679562731712832008-04-24T13:41:00.010-04:002008-04-24T17:13:00.871-04:00Dear Wallace Matthews:Jose Reyes does not need to <a href="http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/ny-spwally245661966apr24,0,3064201.story">be Derek <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jeter</span> when he grows up</a>. We love him for being Jose Reyes. Don't project your inferiority complex on us, we do not need our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mets</span> to be imitation Yankees. I thought we already established that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Jeter</span> <a href="http://www.nypost.com/seven/02162008/sports/yankees/study_claims_jeter_is_worst_fielding_sho_97934.htm">isn't even a good shortstop anyway</a>. And Jose will never be anything like that bum Rey <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ordonez</span>. Also, he is not a child, he is a professional athlete and your tone is bordering on racist. Don't condescend him, you bitter old man.<br />Love,<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Mets</span> Fans, Tired of Your Act<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span>PS: Jose's handshakes aren't "silly." You masquerading as a journalist is silly.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-81014412310581249152008-04-20T23:28:00.005-04:002008-04-20T23:46:42.662-04:00Well That SuckedAfter Reyes hit that triple I really thought the Mets were going to pull this one off tonight. I hate losing to that team. I know we can't sweep every series, but when its the Phillies it just stings so much more. As much as I feel like I've moved on from last year it's still hard to just brush off a loss here and there. I know it is still really early, and hopefully as the season moves on they'll be easier to shake off. But right now, especially when they constantly bring up last September, there are too many bad Philly vibes lingering. And every time I see that Phanatic dance I just want to punch it in its giant green nose.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-17101471153859991052008-04-19T19:57:00.005-04:002008-04-19T20:43:00.376-04:00Take That, Phanatic<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs93na2m0Nny7NTeoZIWyh7VqYVwUOVnYM7sYHJ75-MGUA04_bZgptYtmL0fyMsyYZuCfuClO9ar4d8odJAmUknAPlGbYXwodz-ROMWB-gTZz14yKVGwIgz0hdHWVm1oRpZll4mMJ8J32m/s1600-h/ReyRey.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191120733271320450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs93na2m0Nny7NTeoZIWyh7VqYVwUOVnYM7sYHJ75-MGUA04_bZgptYtmL0fyMsyYZuCfuClO9ar4d8odJAmUknAPlGbYXwodz-ROMWB-gTZz14yKVGwIgz0hdHWVm1oRpZll4mMJ8J32m/s400/ReyRey.jpg" border="0" /></a>The Mets beat the Phillies on their home turf today for the second straight game. Oliver Perez looked good through 5 2/3 and got himself a single. David I-Wish-I-Was-Hojo Wright started things with a two run double off of Jamie Moyer, who by the way looks exactly like the Dodo from Follow That Bird. But my favorite by far was atching Rey Rey's home run in the seventh and all the celebration to follow. Thank you Carlos for finally talking some sense into him. Jose, always listen to this man, he will never lead you astray. He just wasn't the Reyes we all fell in love with when he wasn't dancing and having a good time. Good to see the smiles and handshakes return and order restored to the universe. Aaron Heilman had me very stressed with the bases loaded in the eight. He is one of my most favorite players and I've stood by him through some less than stellar outings. So when he blows it, I can be sure I will hear it. He managed to pitch his way out of the jam with the lead intact and made me a very happy fan. Billy Wagner came in and pitched a great ninth to earn his fourth save of the year.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br />One more to go, get the brooms ready. Go Big Pelf!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-86441674774239957112008-04-18T02:48:00.003-04:002008-04-18T14:42:55.329-04:00That's What I'm Talking About<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEity3Bl_CUW32MVATqCrDoQ7OxIcF3mjjRifwxyzju5LMYKM_t_JVqU6f6GyFQie58Ln8yndyS9XEll_KJWu8CMRA3eaZZFyNEmBT1BtHcLbTIGq1vQBgcQGjD5kv0X_rmLCqwb_EChjsjW/s1600-h/capt_84b7e6e15b594b19980f31f5dd10d223_nationals_mets_baseball_nys116.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190479429654054898" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEity3Bl_CUW32MVATqCrDoQ7OxIcF3mjjRifwxyzju5LMYKM_t_JVqU6f6GyFQie58Ln8yndyS9XEll_KJWu8CMRA3eaZZFyNEmBT1BtHcLbTIGq1vQBgcQGjD5kv0X_rmLCqwb_EChjsjW/s400/capt_84b7e6e15b594b19980f31f5dd10d223_nationals_mets_baseball_nys116.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tonight the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mets</span> rung in Shea's 44<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> birthday with a victory over the Nationals in the 14<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> inning. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Nats</span> showed no respect for Brian Schneider, intentionally walking two batters before him. Don't you know the B-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Schneid</span> will make you pay? He will... stand there while you throw a wild pitch to give up the winning run. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Mets</span> pitching staff really earned this one tonight, first with 7 great innings from Fig Nelson and then 7 more from all the relievers but Show. Who says we don't have a good bullpen? They looked unbelievable tonight. Also helping secure the win: cats and rally caps. For whatever reason cats seem to be on the Mets side. First one ran across the field into the Mets dugout, and then in the 13th a black cat came my back step and sat and stared at me for the rest of the game. And when our boy Ollie came out to celebrate he had his cap turned inside out. Good work, OP. Things are looking good, let's keep the luck coming and beat up on the Phillies all weekend.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8900350277646860155.post-11567370661788561712008-04-15T22:30:00.006-04:002008-04-15T23:09:27.872-04:00Return of the Best Goggles In Baseball<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgWkFlFHvM08oJlRcHcGWZ5s-LYuOk-WKeHLR2ncx9mgnqULVmQv-3EJjeIu0k_RHeR0t82lIQzBZR-cXv2sPSAGMcy083nTAOLVF5u2TCxSk-Jpx53Hg8i2pAQqskX77NK36yQW-ZQXA/s1600-h/duanerwelcomeback.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189674247840106450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgWkFlFHvM08oJlRcHcGWZ5s-LYuOk-WKeHLR2ncx9mgnqULVmQv-3EJjeIu0k_RHeR0t82lIQzBZR-cXv2sPSAGMcy083nTAOLVF5u2TCxSk-Jpx53Hg8i2pAQqskX77NK36yQW-ZQXA/s400/duanerwelcomeback.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I didn't get home tonight until the 9th inning, so I missed the great effort by Big Pelf, but I did get home just in time to see Duaner Sanchez's big return to Shea. Watching him point to the sky and walk out of the bullpen, I was feeling so so nervous for him. I can't believe it's been 21 months since we last saw him in a real game. Remember how great it was that first half of 2006 when the ball was handed off to the bullpen and you could feel confident they'd get it done? I know it's been a long time and we can't expect him to be the same pitcher he was right away, but I'm optimistic. He looked good tonight. It was just one game, but it was a huge first step. After the final out he just looked so grateful and relieved. I was so happy for him watching Willie and all his teammates congratulating him. And at first I thought it was sweet when Reyes jumped into him, but then I thought please, can we watch the shoulder? Seriously, he worked so long to get back here, we can't take any chances.</div><br /><div>Good to have you back, Duaner, I missed you while you were gone.</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517343706072535261noreply@blogger.com0