Does Howie Rose completely carry the Mets radio booth?

This post isn’t really anti anybody, but I couldn’t help but notice the drop in quality in Saturday’s Mets radiocast.

Howie was off so Eddie Coleman was in his chair.   I like Eddie.  Eddie seems nice.  Eddie is “fine.”  He’s no hall of fame play by play guy and I don’t think he’s pretending to be one.  If he took over the Yankees job their broadcast would get a million times better because at least he’d describe the game.

But Eddie is like a 6th starter.  Sometimes you need to give him a start or two and you know what you’re getting.

Also in the three-man booth was Frank Catalanotto, who the Daily News says will be making appearances on TV and radio this season. Frank didn’t impress me in his first outing, but I’m not going to run him out of town.  I’d put him on par with “whoever YES runs in there when Michael Kay doesn’t feel like doing a west coast swing” quality.

Then there is Wayne.

I don’t dislike Wayne but something just doesn’t click for me.  There’s just something that screams “not from around here” to me.  I know the same was true of Bob Murphy, but he was Bob Murphy.  I can’t explain what the difference is but I know it when I hear it.

It all comes back to Howie.  When it’s Howie/Wayne I am usually fine.  I prefer the innings when Howie is the lead guy, and I never get to Paul Lukas type frustration.  Take Howie out of the mix and we’re faced with a booth where Eddie is the best guy.   Eddie should be the journeyman not the ace.

I’m not sure what I want and I know I’m rambling….but just wondering what your thoughts about the radio booth are?  Would Howie/Eddie be better?

How about we don’t boo ANY Mets?

Hi Mets fans,

The villains are gone now so you can put down your pitchforks.

Yesterday on twitter we all kind of discussed who the next booing victim might be, but then late in the day it dawned on me….now stay with me Mets fans….this is radical….

HOW ABOUT WE DON’T BOO ANYBODY ON THE METS

Think about it.  Sandy hasn’t done anything wrong.  Terry hasn’t done anything wrong.

The guy on the mound won 15 last year.  The first baseman is a fan favorite.

The second baseman isn’t named Luis…or maybe he is…but whoever it is, it’s not that Luis.

The shortstop should be cheered loud and long if you have any hope of seeing him in blue and orange for the 50th anniversary

The third baseman caught some crap last year but how about we remember that he’s going to wind up behind only Seaver in the Mets pantheon and will be the dominant offensive player in every category in team history before he’s done.

Oh yeah, all those guys are home grown.

The left fielder – let’s cut him some slack before we boo him back to Pittsburgh or Boston or Canada, ok?

The center fielder – we all like him don’t we?

The right fielder – let’s stop blaming him for everything and remember that he’s playing through an injury in a contract year so it’s not like he’s a slacker.

Behind the plate – how could you hate on those guys?

You gonna boo Dickey?  Could Niese earn your wrath?  Could the other two possibly let you down?

You gonna hate on Mookie or Hale or Warthen?

There’s one man in the bullpen who possibly, nay probably deserves it after how last year ended – but I’m going to ask you to grant him amnesty.  You don’t have to boo, but you don’t have to cheer either.  Let’s express our sadness at his behavior with silence not boos.

Sandy is working hard to change the culture on the field.  Today I ask you to join me in changing the culture in the stands.

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Bark in the Park: Dogs at Citi Field April 23rd

(Once again I almost typed “Shea” – when will that stop?)

The Mets have a Bark In The Park video up on their site.  I recognize the person who did the voiceover and believe you me if it were up to her she’d let us all embed the video – but MLB Advanced Media are apparently anti-embedding and in theory MLB could go out of business if I did embed the video.

Anyways..

BARK IN THE PARK 2011
Saturday, April 23, 1:10 p.m.
vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

North Shore Animal League

The Mets would like to welcome you to Bark In The Park at Citi Field presented by Natural Balance Pet Foods! Support the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world.

  • Join the Mets and Natural Balance Pet Foods as we enjoy a ballgame with our dogs.
  • Sit together with fellow dog lovers in designated Pepsi Porch seats. The entire profit of the dog ticket and a portion of the human ticket will benefit the North Shore Animal League. Dogs will only be allowed in the Pepsi Porch area at Citi Field.
  • Each person will receive a Mets Lanyard and Ticket Holder with advance purchase.
  • Report to the Bullpen Gate by noon with your tickets in hand to participate in the Dog Parade (weather permitting). If you are not participating in the parade, please continue to only enter via the Bullpen Gate. This gate opens at 11:00 a.m.
  • To participate in the “Pup Rally” along with contests and giveaways, bring your dog to the Bullpen Gate beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Ticket Prices:
Human ticket – Pepsi Porch – $39
Dog ticket – Pepsi Porch – $13