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Justin Turner on Twitter

Justin Turner had an impromptu tweet session with his followers today. The questions he answered were pretty varied. I like how some of the players have embraced twitter as an outlet to the fans. Turner by far seems to have the most fun on it though.

This one is going to kill Shannon.

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“@marissamacey5: @redturn2 whats your favorite jersey color haha the gray or black ones?” black!

Here one about the team’s confidence,

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“@nymets945: @redturn2 what is the confidence level in the clubhouse right now?” everyone is loose and having fun and enjoying the game!

I still am angry at some of the fans for chasing Thole off twitter, although, I still think he should have Manned Up and stuck with it.
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“@timothyhickman: @redturn2 who is the funniest guy on the team?” Thole is pretty quick and witty!
On the ladies
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“@SportsRevTV: @redturn2 blondes, brunettes, or red heads?” D. All the above!
On Colactus and a certain beverage.
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“@onthe_DL: @redturn2 what would happen if terry collins drank a redbull?” he might need niese’s heart monitor haha
This one should make Shannon feel a little better. Turner is #imwith28
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“@scenzhang: @redturn2 what’s the deal with Murphy’s beard?” he’s hittin 300!
There was a lot more. I am just lazy and don’t want to post any more. If you guys want go follow @redturn2 on twitter and check out his timeline.
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Super-overanalyzing the Istanbul Mets fans ad

Last night this commercial starting troubling me, then a major twitter discussion broke out.   Here watch, then keep reading..

Some things bothered me.

It is clearly daylight as they sit to watch the game.  As I write this at 9pm last night it is 4am in Istanbul.  7 hours.

Theory: they are watching the Mets play on the West Coast.

How are they getting this game?  Is it on ESPN America?   (that’s a real channel)

Do they have a slingbox hooked up to a DVR back in the States?

Do they have a PS3 and they watch it on MLB.TV?  Roku?

One way or another this is one technically savvy couple.

Next – who are the Mets playing?  Is this even a Mets game?  That’s not Citi nor Shea (an old DVD?)  The dirt from home to the dugouts doesn’t match either stadium.

Could it be…Dodger Stadium?

Many mysteries.

Then there is this “national” version of the ad where the couple are generic fans

And finally this…is that the same couple? I’m not entirely sure..especially checking the man’s hairline but I may be reaching. (As if this entire post isn’t reaching.)

..and as @howardmegdal pointed out – were we even allowed to order specific seats from Shea? Did we have that level of choice?

So many questions. Very suspicious commercial. I’m starting to think there is no such couple living in Istanbul!

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Paul DePodesta does not have a man cave

Last night I was on a blogger’s conference call with Paul DePodesta.  I’m the dopey blogger who doesn’t understand “advanced” stats (gimme Wins, ERA, Avg., HR’s and RBI’s and I will tell you who is good thank you) so I didn’t even want to go there.

So I asked a question about home-life.  Michael Baron of Mets Blog (the guys with the Donuts ads grrrrr) always transcribes the calls (which is awesome because that’s tedious work) and has yet to beat me up for excerpting the part about me so…

Shannon Shark, MetsPolice: Your home life – is there a man cave? A big screen? How do you deal with your family and having to say “I have to watch this game?”

Paul DePodesta: The reality is Im on the road a lot and when I am home, I want to be a good father and husband. I have four kids and I want to be able to spend time with them. I manage to get work done here and there and I definitely take advantage of late night when everyone is asleep. I wish I had a man cave – I don’t. Maybe someday.

I was hoping to hear he had some kick-Aase super deluxe TV hookup.  But I totally get the “being daddy” thing when actually home. Seemed like a cool guy on the call.

Full recap on Mets Blog

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Man Up and Play Better like Terence

Terence must have had his flash on because the shirts aren’t that bright…but he does look cool in his Man Up and Play Better tee.

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