Okay I am Really Tired of This

I am telling you HEX. Can the Mets get any more bad press? This isn’t even their fault. Is the Mets name just going to be associated with swindlers and crooks? Can’t we start saying that he was a Phillies player now? . I am really seeing a Hex written all over this organization now.Lenny Dykstra in the news again

The bankrupt ex-ballplayer was arrested at his EncinoCalif., residence Thursday night on suspicion of felony grand theft auto for allegedly “stealing” multiple cars using fraudulent applications, a Los Angeles police spokeswoman told the Daily News.

Read more about it here from the Daily News. I don’t even want to read any more myself. Uggggh. I think I need a break from sports. When’s Fast Five coming out?

 

 

Disney themed Mets glasses

Ceetar found these at Bed Bath and Beyond back in the winter.  I’ve bounced this post many times because of Mr. Madoff…but today I have the Little League Parade and soccer and baseball and stuff…so here ya go!

Speculation: Jackie Robinson Day and the Mets uniform choices today

In a normal circumstance, with a doubleheader on the road, I would assume we’d see the black jersey in one of the two games today if for no other reason than not having time to do laundry.

However, with the first game on FOX, I assume the Mets and Braves will wear their #42s in the first game.  I’m also assuming these are gray and not black.

That means the road grays will be nice and clean and are available for the nightcap. I still bet we see the black uniforms in the night game.

I’m really interested in how Kevin Kierst (as opposed to Charlie Samuels) affects these things.  I’ve been told by the Mets that the starting pitcher picks the uniforms and I believe that…but I think it’s being somehow influenced by the choices.

For example…

Mrs. Mets Police lays out a nice pressed shirt and a black Mets jersey and a blue Mets jersey.  I would pick the blue Mets jersey.  My choice.

Mrs. Mets Police lays out a nice pressed shirt and a black Mets jersey.  I pick the dress shirt.

Somebody like Sandy/Dave/Jeff comes over and says, hey it’s a special day – I’d like it if you wear the dress shirt.  I wear the dress shirt.

I’m wondering that if Kevin is only laying out blue caps that if any major leaguer is going to be bothered to say “hey Kev, I’d really like to wear the hybrid today.  You mind resetting the clubhouse?”

Maybe the starting pitcher chooses the night before?

Something tells me that there’s more to this than the starters decided to have an all-blue homestand.

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For those of you that follow @metspolice on twitter I’m looking forward to an #imwith42 inside joke today.

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UPDATE from the press notes:

42: Terry Collins, his coaching staff and the team will all wear #42 for the first game of today’s doubleheader, in honor of Jackie Robinson,who made his major league debut 64 years ago yesterday

Doubleheader…good job by Atlanta (and bad for Mets)

Good morning!  I have to run out and “do some sports” (and get some Unnamed Donuts Chain action) but….

The Mets are complaining about the doubleheader. I think Atlanta is smart to make them play today.  They know the Mets’ pitching is in disarray and it’s not Atlanta’s problem.  Goon mentioned this last night or read Rubin for more.

I read the article quickly (while Mrs. MP talking to me) but it seems Young is being more cool than alarmist.  I don’t think he’s saying he can’t pitch, I think what he’s saying is “fellas, don’t let me leave you hanging – I don’t feel like I have 9 in me).

The 4pm game is on Fox and the “7:40” game is on SNY.  I know where I will be whille it pours rain.

Oh, Gooden got probation.