Comments on: The Recession, Unemployment And Swine Flu: Maybe We Can Blame That On Omar And Castillo Also http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:16:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: kevin http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32365 kevin Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:32:12 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32365 Great article tie dyed. I totally agree with you and wish fans would act more like fans where our own players are concerned. Castillo had a solid season,but all everyone cares to remember was that dropped popup. Incidentally, if you want to know who is a good candidate is for next years victim, I say it's Jeff Francoeur. Half of the Mets fan base already hate him even though he did nothing as a Met to deserve such scorn. Next season, one game costing error or baserunning blunder or even a big whiff and the floodgates of fan resentment will be open and the deluge will begin. Great article tie dyed. I totally agree with you and wish fans would act more like fans where our own players are concerned. Castillo had a solid season,but all everyone cares to remember was that dropped popup.

Incidentally, if you want to know who is a good candidate is for next years victim, I say it’s Jeff Francoeur. Half of the Mets fan base already hate him even though he did nothing as a Met to deserve such scorn. Next season, one game costing error or baserunning blunder or even a big whiff and the floodgates of fan resentment will be open and the deluge will begin.

]]> By: terri grote http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32340 terri grote Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:32:10 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32340 My guess would be Reyes. We have complained about him a little over the past 3 seasons. So called fans have ridden him and this year, our decline started when he got hurt. Everyone else got injured, too, but if you look back, our decline in the standings started the same time Reyes wwent down My guess would be Reyes. We have complained about him a little over the past 3 seasons. So called fans have ridden him and this year, our decline started when he got hurt. Everyone else got injured, too, but if you look back, our decline in the standings started the same time Reyes wwent down

]]> By: terri grote http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32339 terri grote Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:29:38 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32339 Great article. I enjoyed the sarcasm but everything you said is true Great article. I enjoyed the sarcasm but everything you said is true

]]> By: Kay http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32337 Kay Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:49:43 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32337 The hatred for this man started since the day he showed up in Flushing. I never understood it. The hatred for this man started since the day he showed up in Flushing. I never understood it.

]]> By: theonlymaskman http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32334 theonlymaskman Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:47:59 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32334 You're right that the Mets have many bigger issues to fix than 2B. With a better pitching staff and some power in the lineup, the Mets can be a solid team with Castillo continuing at 2B. Tradng Castillo should not be the top priority by any means. You’re right that the Mets have many bigger issues to fix than 2B. With a better pitching staff and some power in the lineup, the Mets can be a solid team with Castillo continuing at 2B. Tradng Castillo should not be the top priority by any means.

]]> By: Ed Leyro http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32331 Ed Leyro Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:16:32 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32331 Fantastic post! I can't even imagine what would have happened if Mookie (my all-time fav'rit Met) had been run out of town. I apologize for bringing up a Yankee player, but the same fans who booed A-Rod for not coming through in the postseason are elevating him to godhood now because of his excellent playoff run this year. We fans are a crazy bunch. I'm curious to see who'll be responsible for the Mets' failures next year (should they have any...I hope not!). Has anyone blamed Mr. Met for anything yet? Fantastic post! I can’t even imagine what would have happened if Mookie (my all-time fav’rit Met) had been run out of town.

I apologize for bringing up a Yankee player, but the same fans who booed A-Rod for not coming through in the postseason are elevating him to godhood now because of his excellent playoff run this year.

We fans are a crazy bunch. I’m curious to see who’ll be responsible for the Mets’ failures next year (should they have any…I hope not!). Has anyone blamed Mr. Met for anything yet?

]]> By: stu http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32330 stu Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:14:13 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32330 it has nothing to with the dropped ball vs. the spankies, it has to do with with the fact our fraud of a gm signed him to a 4 yr extension following a not so great effort on the season,2007. castillo was also going in for double knee surgery following the less than impressive season, and omar the moron decides to reward him with said extension. he played well this past seaon, big deal, he earned his contract. still muffed a lot more than one easy play(spankies). omar and dopeons are the reason this club goes year to year instead of building an organization with a foundation, and vision. it has nothing to with the dropped ball vs. the spankies, it has to do with with the fact our fraud of a gm signed him to a 4 yr extension following a not so great effort on the season,2007. castillo was also going in for double knee surgery following the less than impressive season, and omar the moron decides to reward him with said extension. he played well this past seaon, big deal, he earned his contract. still muffed a lot more than one easy play(spankies). omar and dopeons are the reason this club goes year to year instead of building an organization with a foundation, and vision.

]]> By: MRMETFAN http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32309 MRMETFAN Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:45:54 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32309 Excellent!!! i agree with you totally i think the series with the yankees where he dropped the ball is the main reason met Fans want him out. Excellent!!! i agree with you totally i think the series with the yankees where he dropped the ball is the main reason met Fans want him out.

]]> By: Fernando Z http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32306 Fernando Z Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:50:28 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32306 Awesome! Superb! Hilarious! Sad but true! Awesome! Superb! Hilarious! Sad but true!

]]> By: Joe D http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32295 Joe D Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:48:46 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32295 That's a great question. For a player with nearly a .400 OBP, you would have expected to see a lot more runs scored from him. Castillo really did bust his butt out there this year, and it's sad to not see him get some credit for it. That’s a great question. For a player with nearly a .400 OBP, you would have expected to see a lot more runs scored from him. Castillo really did bust his butt out there this year, and it’s sad to not see him get some credit for it.

]]> By: Mets faithful http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32288 Mets faithful Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:44:46 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32288 If this team could ever hit when Luis Castillo is on base, Mets fans would love him. Id like to see how many times they left him on base this year compared to other number two hitters. If they bring in some clutch hitters to help him score runs he is going to have a very productive season (If they keep him). If this team could ever hit when Luis Castillo is on base, Mets fans would love him. Id like to see how many times they left him on base this year compared to other number two hitters. If they bring in some clutch hitters to help him score runs he is going to have a very productive season (If they keep him).

]]> By: Des http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32285 Des Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:47:26 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32285 Good article, combining our failings in human behavior and an historical perspective. Luis Castillo worked his arse off prior to last season to show what he could do on the diamond. He produced big time. In the best of all worlds, it would up to Mets fans to show their appreciation. Good article, combining our failings in human behavior and an historical perspective.

Luis Castillo worked his arse off prior to last season to show what he could do on the diamond. He produced big time. In the best of all worlds, it would up to Mets fans to show their appreciation.

]]> By: Phil Hoops http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32283 Phil Hoops Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:43:05 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32283 Don't forget to add the health care crisis. Don’t forget to add the health care crisis.

]]> By: Tommy2cat http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32281 Tommy2cat Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:40:28 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32281 Tie Dyed - Nice of you to go to bat for Luis. He's a good Dude. Played his heart out last year and clearly made amends for that terrible gaffe against the Yankees. Notwithstanding, I am in the camp in favor of trading him. It has more to do with the composition of our team than with his shortcomings. We need to get younger and stronger and Luis is neither - he's entering the twilight of his prime. His offensive game is severely limited - he had 12 doubles last year and opposing outfielders pinch so as to eliminate the possiblity of his driving in a runner from 2nd base. Absolutely, there is a place for Luis Castillo on a major league ballclub, just not our ballclub as currently constituted. If he is traded, I wish him the very best. If he's not traded, then it is incumbent upon management to supplement the roster so that we can take advantage of his attributes. Tie Dyed -

Nice of you to go to bat for Luis. He’s a good Dude. Played his heart out last year and clearly made amends for that terrible gaffe against the Yankees.

Notwithstanding, I am in the camp in favor of trading him. It has more to do with the composition of our team than with his shortcomings. We need to get younger and stronger and Luis is neither – he’s entering the twilight of his prime. His offensive game is severely limited – he had 12 doubles last year and opposing outfielders pinch so as to eliminate the possiblity of his driving in a runner from 2nd base.

Absolutely, there is a place for Luis Castillo on a major league ballclub, just not our ballclub as currently constituted. If he is traded, I wish him the very best. If he’s not traded, then it is incumbent upon management to supplement the roster so that we can take advantage of his attributes.

]]> By: Rob http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32282 Rob Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:46:11 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32282 Great, as a 50 year old life long Met fan I could not have said it better. Great, as a 50 year old life long Met fan I could not have said it better.

]]> By: Kay http://metsmerizedonline.com/2009/11/the-recession-unemployment-and-swine-flu-maybe-we-can-blame-that-on-omar-and-castillo-also.html#comment-32277 Kay Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:30:03 +0000 http://metsmerizedonline.com/?p=15920#comment-32277 OUTSTANDING!!! OUTSTANDING!!!

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