Comments on: Mets Chat Room: Stopping the Snakes with Santana and Church. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/ All about the Mets Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:53:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 By: Tiffany http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42857 Tiffany Tue, 06 May 2008 00:40:08 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42857 Plus, O'Neill's sister is a much better scribe than Church's. Plus, O'Neill's sister is a much better scribe than Church's.

]]> By: John Delcos http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42854 John Delcos Tue, 06 May 2008 00:27:24 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42854 To Keith: A very interesting comparison. I covered O'Neill for a long time and think he's a better player and athlete, but I can't discount that possibility.-JD To Keith: A very interesting comparison. I covered O'Neill for a long time and think he's a better player and athlete, but I can't discount that possibility.-JD

]]> By: Keith http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42849 Keith Mon, 05 May 2008 22:42:27 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42849 This morning Boomer Esiason compared Church to Paul O'Neil. I wonder who said the Church trade could turn into O'Neill for Roberto Kelly all over again? Hmmmmmm? This morning Boomer Esiason compared Church to Paul O'Neil.

I wonder who said the Church trade could turn into O'Neill for Roberto Kelly all over again?

Hmmmmmm?

]]> By: dave http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42824 dave Mon, 05 May 2008 18:10:03 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42824 I agree that Santana does give you a feeling that things will be ok when he pitches. I don't like that he is not giving us a consistant 7 but he does pitch well enough to win. I am glad we don't hear about the pair of boots and some socks comments about the LM trade. I think LM can become a good player one day but it seems he has the same issues at his new address as he did here. Perhaps they don't see it as an issue where the fundamental type of guy that Willie is makes it an issue. Remember, last year he also had an issue with Sanchez coming in out of shape before he hurt himself. Church made a fine play yesterday. He was in position where LM probably would be no where to be found. I am impressed with his arm and the fact that so far I haven't seen him not be mentally ready for what the situation warrants. His bat may not stay as hot as it is, but I am down for saying I am glad Omar made the trade he did. We traded LM for an everyday catcher who can handle a young staff and we also received a fine everyday RF in the process. Dave I agree that Santana does give you a feeling that things will be ok when he pitches. I don't like that he is not giving us a consistant 7 but he does pitch well enough to win.

I am glad we don't hear about the pair of boots and some socks comments about the LM trade. I think LM can become a good player one day but it seems he has the same issues at his new address as he did here. Perhaps they don't see it as an issue where the fundamental type of guy that Willie is makes it an issue. Remember, last year he also had an issue with Sanchez coming in out of shape before he hurt himself.

Church made a fine play yesterday. He was in position where LM probably would be no where to be found. I am impressed with his arm and the fact that so far I haven't seen him not be mentally ready for what the situation warrants. His bat may not stay as hot as it is, but I am down for saying I am glad Omar made the trade he did. We traded LM for an everyday catcher who can handle a young staff and we also received a fine everyday RF in the process.

Dave

]]> By: clm http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42818 clm Mon, 05 May 2008 15:37:13 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42818 Sorry I missed the game. It looks like it was a good one. Here's a link to where Marchand further explores and explains his reasoning for why Willie should be fired. Again, I agree with some and not other points but it seems he has some valid points. http://www2.nysun.com/article/75815 Sorry I missed the game. It looks like it was a good one. Here's a link to where Marchand further explores and explains his reasoning for why Willie should be fired. Again, I agree with some and not other points but it seems he has some valid points.

http://www2.nysun.com/article/75815

]]> By: Steve (The Original) http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42816 Steve (The Original) Mon, 05 May 2008 14:48:10 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42816 Steve C: It tells ya that they are both terrific bench players that any team needs to be a championship ballclub. Steve C: It tells ya that they are both terrific bench players that any team needs to be a championship ballclub.

]]> By: Steve (The Original) http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42815 Steve (The Original) Mon, 05 May 2008 14:46:54 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42815 Regarding Santana, always remember that during his career he has been a phenomenal second half pitcher (except last year,) so I would expect his IP/9 will go up later on. Regarding Santana, always remember that during his career he has been a phenomenal second half pitcher (except last year,) so I would expect his IP/9 will go up later on.

]]> By: Steve C. http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42813 Steve C. Mon, 05 May 2008 14:34:40 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42813 1 outing doesnt mean that Delgado is off the hook. Its consistency that counts. we can always count on the other players to either play the field/hit as expected. Since Last year Delgado has done neither. He isnt a real 1st baseman. Keith will tell ya that, he's there for the bat. and its only now starting to talk but it stuttters. he got a HR, so did the pitcher. He got lucky with the RBI on the bad throw. I notice that when Endy comes in and Anderson comes in. things happen. what does that tell ya? 1 outing doesnt mean that Delgado is off the hook. Its consistency that counts. we can always count on the other players to either play the field/hit as expected. Since Last year Delgado has done neither. He isnt a real 1st baseman. Keith will tell ya that, he's there for the bat. and its only now starting to talk but it stuttters. he got a HR, so did the pitcher. He got lucky with the RBI on the bad throw.

I notice that when Endy comes in and Anderson comes in. things happen. what does that tell ya?

]]> By: Tiffany http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42811 Tiffany Mon, 05 May 2008 11:07:30 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42811 Restaurant recs? Heh. You just follow Marty Noble. That's the best rule of thumb in the business. Restaurant recs? Heh. You just follow Marty Noble. That's the best rule of thumb in the business.

]]> By: Doc's Sports Picks Guru http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42809 Doc's Sports Picks Guru Mon, 05 May 2008 08:03:08 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42809 We always, always play well in Arizona, and it showed again this weekend. Great series, win, but we have to keep the momentum rolling and hope the D-Backs rebound and pound the Phils. We always, always play well in Arizona, and it showed again this weekend. Great series, win, but we have to keep the momentum rolling and hope the D-Backs rebound and pound the Phils.

]]> By: alex http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42808 alex Mon, 05 May 2008 04:21:50 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42808 a good weekend of baseball taking 2 of 3 from the team with the best record in the NL. hopefully they keep it up as they head to LA, where i get my first chance to see the '08 Mets in person. the first of 3 times this year (as i always make a point of taking the drive to San Diego, and they've got the Angels in interleague). JD - let me know if you need any restaurant recs while you're in LA. a good weekend of baseball taking 2 of 3 from the team with the best record in the NL.

hopefully they keep it up as they head to LA, where i get my first chance to see the '08 Mets in person. the first of 3 times this year (as i always make a point of taking the drive to San Diego, and they've got the Angels in interleague).

JD – let me know if you need any restaurant recs while you're in LA.

]]> By: scoopcoop http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42807 scoopcoop Mon, 05 May 2008 02:43:45 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42807 JD, I posted this on your other thread. Is this true about the last 2 games last yr? all anyone has to know about Peterson is the last 2 games of last yr. Maine goes out and throws a gem and peterson is right there to talk to the press. Glavine has a stinker and he is no where to be found. If the last game of last yr is true, then your point of coming up small is spot on. JD, I posted this on your other thread. Is this true about the last 2 games last yr?

all anyone has to know about Peterson is the last 2 games of last yr.

Maine goes out and throws a gem and peterson is right there to talk to the press.

Glavine has a stinker and he is no where to be found.

If the last game of last yr is true, then your point of coming up small is spot on.

]]> By: Doug http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42805 Doug Mon, 05 May 2008 02:27:13 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42805 Ryan Church has been a godsend. I don't know where we would be without him? He's fantastic in the field, and his bat is certainly doing great. King Omar strikes again Ryan Church has been a godsend.

I don't know where we would be without him?

He's fantastic in the field, and his bat is certainly doing great.

King Omar strikes again

]]> By: John Delcos http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42804 John Delcos Mon, 05 May 2008 02:14:08 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42804 MetsGrrl94: I don't regret the Milledge trade for a second.-JD MetsGrrl94: I don't regret the Milledge trade for a second.-JD

]]> By: NYMetsGrrl94 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42802 NYMetsGrrl94 Mon, 05 May 2008 00:43:08 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42802 Today during the game Gary and Ron were talking about how the Haren trade worked out for both teams. I also think the trade that gave us Ryan Church and Brian Schneider is good for both teams right now. Eventually I think results will show the Mets got the better of the trade with the attitude Lastings has. Today during the game Gary and Ron were talking about how the Haren trade worked out for both teams. I also think the trade that gave us Ryan Church and Brian Schneider is good for both teams right now. Eventually I think results will show the Mets got the better of the trade with the attitude Lastings has.

]]> By: JM http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42799 JM Mon, 05 May 2008 00:38:18 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42799 Church is just really showing off these first 30 games. The guy is a ballplayer and the Mets are fortunate to have him. Church is just really showing off these first 30 games. The guy is a ballplayer and the Mets are fortunate to have him.

]]> By: mlj http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42798 mlj Mon, 05 May 2008 00:34:59 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42798 We caught a huge break in the ninth on Serrano's ..aka, Carlos Delgado's tailor made double play ball that was thrown away allowing for two more runs to come in. Ask me if I feel bad....no way, we have been very generous to our opposition all year. They owed us one! http://www.myteamrivals.typepad.com/mr_mets_daily We caught a huge break in the ninth on Serrano's ..aka, Carlos Delgado's tailor made double play ball that was thrown away allowing for two more runs to come in. Ask me if I feel bad….no way, we have been very generous to our opposition all year. They owed us one!

http://www.myteamrivals.typepad.com/mr_mets_daily

]]> By: John Delcos http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42796 John Delcos Mon, 05 May 2008 00:25:03 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42796 To RG: Didn't see The Jacket after the game. Was busy with Church and Santana and Schneider before they caught bus to airport. I will make a run at him tomorrow. No, I don't think this is to stick up for Wagner. I think this is partly because Willie really doesn't want him to talk because it makes it appear he doesn't have control. If Randolph is telling the truth, then Peterson is coming up small by ducking us.-JD To RG: Didn't see The Jacket after the game. Was busy with Church and Santana and Schneider before they caught bus to airport. I will make a run at him tomorrow.

No, I don't think this is to stick up for Wagner. I think this is partly because Willie really doesn't want him to talk because it makes it appear he doesn't have control. If Randolph is telling the truth, then Peterson is coming up small by ducking us.-JD

]]> By: RG http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42795 RG Mon, 05 May 2008 00:18:51 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42795 Anxiously waiting for JD's post-game wrap to see if Jacket will speak to the media. JD, do you think this could be Jacket's way of sticking up for Wagner after Willie told Wags to keep his comments in-house? Anxiously waiting for JD's post-game wrap to see if Jacket will speak to the media.

JD, do you think this could be Jacket's way of sticking up for Wagner after Willie told Wags to keep his comments in-house?

]]> By: scoopcoop http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42794 scoopcoop Mon, 05 May 2008 00:03:36 +0000 http://mets.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/04/mets-chat-room-stopping-the-snakes-with-santana/#comment-42794 Still waiting for Willie to not have Church batting 2nd when Alou plays and seeing where he and Delgado hit. I bet that any game that Alou plays, Church will bat 2nd just so Willie does not have to decide who bats 7th (Church or Delgado). Still waiting for Willie to not have Church batting 2nd when Alou plays and seeing where he and Delgado hit.

I bet that any game that Alou plays, Church will bat 2nd just so Willie does not have to decide who bats 7th (Church or Delgado).

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