Strange Email

I received this email the other day from my SportsRadio NY email account. I don't know if this is a hoax? Or this is real? I almost dropped my Blackberry when I received it, just because the Mets are in a downward slide and to read this makes me wonder.

To Whom It May Concern:

I worked for Hunt Construction. I was a foreman at Citi Field. There are 3 Phillies Jerseys buried in the ball park. As a lifelong Phillies fan, I felt it was my duty to jinx the Mets. I'm not telling you my real name for obvious reasons. The jerseys are: 

1. Under the Fanwalk bricks.
2. Jackie Robinson Rotunda in the vicinity of the Ticket Office window.
3. Near the vicinity of the '47 Shop near right field.
 
I understand how some may not believe that jerseys are buried beneath Citi Field. Thats ok, I'm not trying to convince people. Take a look at when I posted this on this forum below (LAST SUMMER) This is proof that I've been sitting on this for a while.

Unlike the dope that revealed his identity for the Ortiz Jersey thing, nobody will even know who I am. Is this an original prank? No, but who cares? Did you invent every joke you ever told?? When your at Citi Field, say hi to the Burrell, Howard, and Utley jerseys beneath your feet. 

Until then, see ya at Citifield!

Mets Hurting Financially

Interesting story in the New York Daily News about the Mets injuries and the salaries that go along with it. Here's a quick look:

 

Carlos Beltran $18.5M

Carlos Delgado $12M

John Maine $2.6M

Angel Pagan $575G

Oliver Perez $12M

J.J. Putz $5.5M

Jose Reyes $5.75M

Billy Wagner $10.5M

Total $67.425M

Interesting! Mets need help fast!

Until then, see ya at the park!

Happy Father's Day

To my Dad and Dad's all over, Happy Father's Day. I have to say in New York the weather has been crummy, with 13 days of rain in the month of June. Not much fun. Also, the U.S. Open is playing not far from my house, and they are struggling with the weather to get rounds in. A soggy month.

Father's Day Inspirational Quote

"My Dad taught me to switch-hit. He and my Grandfather, who was left-handed, pitched to me everyday after school in the back yard. I batted lefty against my Dad and righty against my Granddad." -- Mickey Mantle

Rain Quote

"You don't save a pitcher for tomorrow. Tomorrow it may rain." -- Leo Durocher

Until then, see ya at the park!

Remembering Dusty Rhodes

I read the other day about the passing of former New York Giant Dusty Rhodes and the memory bank began to flow about the phone conversation I had with him many years ago. 

Working on my Eagle Scout project in the late '80's, I was putting together drug and alcohol prevention seminars and invited many sports athletes to come and share their personal feelings on the subject. Well, Dusty Rhodes I invited and he personally called me saying he "couldn't make it." But, we began to talk about baseball and his days playing with the New York Giants and how much fun he had playing baseball. It's something I will always remember.

Rhodes played with the New York Giants from 1952 to 1957 and for the San Francisco Giants in 1959. He had a .253 career average with 54 homers and 207 RBI's. He'll be remembered for going 4 for 6 with two home runs in the '54 World Series beating the Cleveland Indians for the World Series title. As with many people I come across, Dusty Rhodes was an inspiration.

Baseball Quote

"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is greatly appreciated."

Until then, see ya at the park!

PSAL at Yankee Stadium

Went to the New York City PSAL Baseball Championships at Yankee Stadium last Tuesday and  what a treat it was. My girlfriend works for the Board of Education and the tickets were free. Though I'll never be able to get the seats I had at a regular Yankees' game, I sat in section 119 right behind the Legends seating at home plate. What a view!

Time, I wish I had it. 

Besides writing all over the place, I'm also working on a new baseball book which hopefully will be out by the World Series. Write, sleep, eat, write!!! I'll keep everyone up-to-date on the progress of the book. I also have a couple of book reviews to do, so I'll be posting  some of them real soon!

Inspirational Quote

"I have observed that baseball is not unlike war, and when you get right down to it, we batters are the heavy artillery." -- Ty Cobb

Until then, see ya at the park!

The 300 Club

On Thursday, Randy Johnson officially became member of the elusive 300 win club. Johnson, the 24th member, might be the last pitcher in a long time to attain this exclusive membership. Here's a look at pitchers in the club before Johnson.

Tom Glavine
Greg Maddux
Roger Clemens
Nolan Ryan
Don Sutton
Phil Niekro
Tom Seaver
Steve Carlton
Gaylord Perry
Early Wynn
Warren Spahn
Lefty Grove
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Walter Johnson
Eddie Plank
Christy Mathewson
Cy Young
Kid Nichols
John Clarkson
Hoss Radbourn
Mickey Welch
Tim Keefe
Pud Galvin

Inspirational Quote

"Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things." -- Robert Frost

Until then, see ya at the park!

Unit Going for 300

With everything he's got, Randy Johnson will be looking to get his 300 win tonight against the Washington Nationals. If he does get it, he'll be the only one for a long time. Jamie Moyer is the next in line with 250 wins, but he's 46 and will most likely will call it a career soon.

Pitching Quote

"Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa." -- Bob Veale

Until then, see ya at 300!

The Quotable

Here's another brilliant quote from Rogers Hornsby.

"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby

Preston Wilson Update

In my previous post, I mentioned about seeing Preston Wilson play for the Long Island Ducks. Well, sadly the next day he was hit by pitch in the face and had his nose broken. He's awaiting word on whether he needs to have surgery. Most likely, his season is over.

Until then, see ya at the park!

Preston Wilson

I'm sure all Mets' fans remember Preston Wilson and now, so will all Long Island Ducks' fans. Went to the Ducks' game on Friday night and caught a glimpse of Preston Wilson playing for them. Also, was happy to see Gary Carter managing them and pulling double-duty as third base coach. 

Preston Wilson's dream is to make it back into the Major Leagues or be spotted by a Major League organization. Here's a look at his prior Major League experience.

Preston Wilson's MLB Resume

Mets 1998
Marlins 1998-2002
Rockies 2003-2005
Nationals 2005
Astros 2006
Cardinals 2006-2007

Until then, see ya at the park!

Dugout Quotes

Here's another inspiring baseball quote:

"You see, you spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball, and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -- Jim Bouton, "Ball Four" 1970.

The Yankees and Red Sox finally caught the Toronto Blue Jays. Still, don't count the Blue Jays out. Cito Gaston is as best as they come when managing the game.

Until then, see ya at the park!
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