Once again behold the power of Strawberry

Kids, pull up a chair and make this one full-screen.  This is an important video.

1.  Darryl hits the longest home run you will ever see.

2.  You won’t see it because Sportschannel was horrendous.

3.  You can pretend you saw it, my memory was that I saw it but I guess I didn’t.

4.  You’ve heard me talk about how AWFUL Fran Healy was – here is the proof.  Before you go updating Fire Wayne Hagin try to sit through this clip.

5.  Proof that by 1988 Tim McCarver was starting to get schticky and annoying.

6.  Look at Strawberry’s body.  No steroids.  Imagine this guy on steroids?

Thanks to Larry for finding this one.   Amazin’

Obligatory Clemens post

Good morning Mets fans,

I’m writing this on Thursday night.  I’m not watching the Mets game since the future is now, except they sent F-Mart down so aguy that has zero chance of being on the 2011’s can play RF, they are platooning the first baseman of the future with a Quadruple-A player, and are carrying three catchers rather than finding out if Thole deserves the job.   I’ll take it seriously when the organization does.

So I will write about Clemens.  In my opinion Congress can’t allow itself to be lied to.  Case closed.

Most of us will focus on the steroids issue.

There are 15 or so years of baseball that are ruined.  Maybe more as Alex Rodriguez moves up the home run chart.

I can’t change the record books.   All I can do is teach my children.

When Junior asks me who the best players I ever saw were I will give him names like Mike Schmidt and Tom Seaver.   I will never say Alex Rodriguez, and while I will recognize how dominant Roger was late in life with the Jays and Yankees, I will discount his achievements.

These things get complicated.  As fans we shake our heads at Gooden, yet the cocaine usage by Keith Hernandez is rarely mentioned.  I won’t respect Mark McGwire but I can be happy to see a Darryl Strawberry who seems to have his life straightened out.

People make mistakes in life, and they can be forgiven.  Roger hasn’t taken that first step in admitting wrong.  When my son asks about him I will share my opinion.

I’m stealing this next line and I can’t remember who said it (would love to credit): the Hall of Fame needs to decide if it is keeper of the records or a museum.  If it’s a museum let them all in.  If it’s the standard barer of all things holy then keep everyone out.

My personal choice is to keep them all out.

Mets expect 20,000 for Billy Joel showing

1.  Impressive.

2.  When all tickets are “$10” plus a $2 fee it is much easier to say “all tickets are $12.”  Cut the crap and as Khan would say, “Don’t insult my intelligence.”

MORE THAN 20,000 FANS EXPECTED FOR

BILLY JOEL’S DOCUMENTARY FILM

“THE LAST PLAY AT SHEA”

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 21 AT 8:00 P.M. AT CITI FIELD

Pre-Film Programming Includes Trivia Contests and Prize Giveaways;

Gates Open at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets Are Available Online at www.507TIXX.com, by Phone at (718) 507-TIXX,

And at the Citi Field Advance Ticket Window

FLUSHING, N.Y., August 19, 2010 – More than 20,000 fans are expected to attend the premiere of Billy Joel’s documentary film “The Last Play at Shea” this Saturday night, August 21 at 8:00 p.m. at Citi Field.  The event will mark the biggest outdoor movie presentation since 1919.

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Misch mosh roster moves and lineup

METS ACTIVATE CATCHER ROD BARAJAS FROM 15-DAY DISABLED LIST

OPTION OUTFIELDER FERNANDO MARTINEZ TO BUFFALO (AAA)

FLUSHING, N.Y., August 19, 2010 – The New York Mets today announced that they have activated catcher Rod Barajas from the 15-Day Disabled List and optioned outfielder Fernando Martinez to Buffalo (AAA) of the International League.  Barajas, who has been on the Disabled List since July 27th with a strained left oblique, will be active for tonight’s game in Houston.

The 34-year-old catcher appeared in five games with St. Lucie (A) of the Florida State League and the rookie-level Gulf Coast Mets as part of his major league rehabilitation assignment. He combined to hit .238 (5-21) with two runs scored, one home run and five RBI.  The Paradise Valley, AZ native last played for the Mets on July 24th and is hitting .228 (56-246) with 30 runs scored, 11 doubles, 12 home runs and 34 RBI in 73 games with the Mets.

Martinez, 21, hit .167 (3-18) with one run scored and two RBI in seven games with the Mets since being recalled from Buffalo (AAA) on August 7th.  The Santo Domingo, DR native returns to the Bisons where he hit .255 (63-247) with 38 runs scored, 16 doubles, 12 home runs and 33 RBI in 68 games earlier this season.

Thursday, August 19th

At Houston

7          Jose Reyes                 SS

1          Luis Castillo               2B

16        Angel Pagan              CF

5          David Wright             3B

29        Ike Davis                   1B

12        Jeff Francoeur          RF

23        Chris Carter              LF

21        Rod Barajas               C

48        Pat Misch                   LHP