Computers . . .

I *was* in the middle of a post about everything I found awesome about the Mets season. However, that has been interrupted due to the fact that my computer will only stay on for 15 minutes at a time. I apologize and hopefully I'll have the post for you all tomorrow.

Let's Go Mets!

Thank You, Mets

"Catch you in 2012"

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Dreams . . . They're Coming True

Some tweets make me happy.

Two More Games

Yup.  Only two more games before the Mets season is over.  I don't have a whole lot to say right now.  I hate the end of the season.  I am just going to enjoy these last games as much as possible.  I hope you do too.

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Never Satisfied

First, Mets fans were unhappy that the Mets had no anti-bullying video at all.  Then once the Mets announced they were making a video message fans began to calm down.  For a while after the issue was not a topic of discussion.  When the announcement debuted it seemed to become an issue once again.  Some fans just were not okay with the fact that the Mets decided to make a general anti-bully PSA instead of one connected to an organization such as "It Gets Better" that focuses on a specific group of young people (in this case LGBT).  The overall anti-bullying message wasn't enough.

I have a question.  Why does it matter?  Why are fans still complaining?  It shouldn't matter what route the Mets chose to put out the video, it is simply important that they did in fact put out the video.  It also just makes more sense to have an overall anti-bullying PSA.  Partnering with one focused organization seemingly excludes other forms of bullying.

So some fans want the Mets to express themselves in an anti-bullying PSA but only against one specifically targeted group?  I just don't get it.

One Solution

The Mets are going to have quite a few problems to address this offseason.  From the bullpen to second base to shortstop, there is a lot to figure out.  The Mets also have to figure out who is going to be catching next season.  With so many other things to work through they will likely go with Josh Thole and either Mike Nickeas or Ronny Paulino.  My choice: Nickeas.

The Mets are going into this offseason looking to cut payroll.  Ronny Paulino is making $1.3 million  this year.  He would likely be looking for that or more again next year.  Mike Nickeas has been an organizational player who wouldn't be nearly as big a hit on the payroll.  If the Mets really want to save as much money as possible, Nickeas would be the better choice.

Paulino simply hasn't earned another $1.3+ million contract.  He was brought in for his offense and while he got off to a hot start, he has hit only .207 since July.  He hasn't even hit for much power, hitting only his second home run of the season this afternoon.  He has a career .329 batting average against left-handed pitchers but has only hit .281 against them this year, not exactly bashing them the way he was expected to.  Paulino certainly isn't worth giving a raise or even what he is getting this year.

The Mets have to make a decision on what they want to focus on with their catchers.  It is hard to find a catcher that is good both offensively and defensively.  The Mets are trying to make Josh Thole an all-around catcher but it hasn't exactly worked out.  With the backup, they have to decide whether they want someone to compliment Thole's offense and be average defensively or whether they want someone that excels defensively with the ability to lead a pitching staff and be a defensive replacement late in close games.  Paulino would be the offense-oriented option and Nickeas would be on the team for his defense.

The Mets have so many other areas that need attention that it would be easy to decide on Thole and Nickeas and focus on everything else.  Mike Nickeas was there to teach Josh Thole in Binghamton, and he could be there in the big leagues.  Nickeas has done everything the Mets have asked and it would be awesome to see him as the backup next year.  It should be one easy solution in an offseason full of confusion.

Let's Go Mets!

My Apologies

Well, I was ready to come out of my cave after two days and share the joy of today's two wonderful Mets wins with you all but that does not seem to be happening. You see, there is no internet access available to me at the moment. Yes I am writing right now but I just do not think I would be able to take an entire post written from my BlackBerry seriously.

Tomorrow I shall return with thoughts about Mets wins and Mets catchers.

Let's Go Mets!

P.S.
I hope all three of you reading this will find it in your hearts to forgive me for not writing for a few days. And also for not making the "Let's Go Mets!" blue, as I just don't think I can do that from here.

Well Deserved

With a third inning double Josh Satin got his first two Major League RBIs.  He was both a doubles and RBI machine for the B-Mets and the Bisons this season so his first RBIs coming on a double is fitting.  I'm not going to say I was disappointed he wasn't getting a hit in every at-bat, but I guess it was a little disappointing when his batting average dipped below .500.

Anyway, he got the first MLB hit out of the way in his first at-bat but it took a little longer for the first RBI.  Now that he has that first RBI (and the second too), Mets fans have seen the true Josh Satin.  The RBI-double-a-day Josh Satin.

Congratulations Josh!  I can't wait to see more of those RBIs!

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That Was Totally On Purpose

In other Mike Nickeas news (gosh he's so popular), apparently the Mets golf outing was a bit interesting yesterday.  One of Nickeas's shots on the 18th hole hit a tree and bounced onto the green.  His dad is practically a professional golfer so obviously Mike knew exactly what he was doing.  Obviously.

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What A Chatterbox!

Remember the days when Mike Nickeas was playing for the Bisons or B-Mets or even the Zephyrs and went virtually unnoticed by fans and media alike?  If you don't remember than you might want to have stuff checked because that was only about a month ago.  Now there are interviews left and right and compliments on SNY and it's pretty cool actually. Okay maybe it's only two interviews, but there was about a week and a half when he would get nightly mentions on SNY.  And it could have been three interviews if poor Ted Berg hadn't been the only person in the history of forever to not find him before a game.

Anyway, there is another cool interview with him on the Georgia Tech athletics website.  It is nice reading about some of what he does during the offseason and how he is still connected with his school.  Enjoy!

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