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2012
MMO Mets Quotables – Opening Day Eve Edition
An article by 72MetsFan
A new MMO feature for a new Mets season, introducing MMO Mets Quotables.
“We lost Jose. We lost Carlos. We lost Frankie Rodriguez, all very, very good players. We lost some big pieces of the puzzle. But you know what you do? You bring other people in to fill those spots. You trust them. You believe in them. Now what I’ve got to have them do is believe in themselves, because that’s where it starts. That’s the approach we take here, it starts with believing in yourself and that you can do it.” ~ Terry Collins on his approach to 2012 season.
“I think we’re out of the woods. I really do. t’s just restoring effectiveness as a pitcher. He hasn’t pitched in a long time. We’re happy with his recovery. Super happy.” ~ Dr. David Altchek on Johan Santana.
“That’s an issue for Major League Baseball, not for us. But I don’t know whether Yankees fans are happy to see a Yankee uniform or would prefer to see somebody recognizable in the uniform.” ~ Sandy Alderson on Yankees playing non-starters against Mets.
“Like most young pitchers with big stuff, it’s just a matter of consistency. He has a major league repertoire right now. In fact, it’s better than most major league starters. The difference is simply how consistently he’s able to make the ball go where he wants and do what he wants. He’s making progress and isn’t far off, and we’ll see stretches this year when he’s locked in and looking like a big leaguer.” ~ Paul DePodesta on Zack Wheeler.
“He’ll surprise you. Listen, you’re not going to replace Jose. But I don’t think Ruben is of that mindset. Ruben is a fine shortstop. He’s a young kid who can throw, catch, who is going to hit the ball into the gap. He’s a well-rounded baseball player.” ~ Omar Minaya on Ruben Tejada.
“It’s a huge honor. I wasn’t sure going into spring training exactly where I was going to start whether it was Buffalo or Binghamton. Wally told me the whole time I had a good chance of going with him. As soon as tbey told me, I was extremely honored and happy. I’m just glad to get the season started.” ~ Matt Harvey on being named Opening Day starter for the Buffalo Bisons.
Enjoy this well produced SNY commercial on the 2012 Mets.
About the Author: Drew Staley
On June 1, 2012 Johan Santana officially became my favorite current Met! I'm a Queens native who grew up in the shadows of Big Shea. I was a huge Ron Darling, Dave Magadan and John Olerud fan. Honored to be a part of such a great site for Mets fans. Ya Gotta Believe!
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NL East Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 42 | 30 | .583 | - |
| Phillies | 35 | 37 | .486 | 7.0 |
| Nationals | 34 | 36 | .486 | 7.0 |
| Mets | 27 | 40 | .403 | 12.5 |
| Marlins | 22 | 48 | .314 | 19.0 |
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good stuff here. Like this feature.
Love the quotes on Santana, Tejada and of course Collins who is the right manager at the right time for this team.
Nice.
I’m feelin’ good after reading these comments.
METS, METS, METS, METSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
i say it for about 3 weeks . JUST BELIEVE , this team is solid , FACT . And as far as i know this league , a solid team can step up and win it all. Mets fan from germany .
anyway, someone has a copy of the 1973 World Series ? I got all other since 1960 complete just missing the 73er .
Angelo, Hallo mein Freund, willkommen auf MMO, es grüßen euch die CORE
CORE sagt mir jetzt nichts
Was? Ich habe nicht verstanden, daß sie
CORE doesnt say anything to me , but thanks
Well, i know, the CORE is us.. The real mets fans.. that’s all.. Welcome to MMO
Right, here you have the Core and us real Mets fans. Together they make for the Justice League.
then i am indeed IN the Core buddy, love my mets, thanks to streams and download sites . I love them till 99 when they lost the series against the braves . Before that is was impossible to get access to the league in germany . But i know the history very well . Thats my Team . sorry for my crappy english anyway . I just watch the game . Gee got me scared :p
would love to see a section here to trade mets games . I mean this is the best mets fan site for sure . No money involved of course. Would be great .
You mean video of the game?
yes, full original broadcasts
Can’t help you there. I usually watch mine online.
Nice to have a European perspective. I was always amazed when looking at blog stats to see how many views came from other countries.
Yeah you have to imagine how people look at me here sometimes in germany ( 30year old italian , well looking :p ) but with majestic mets stuff on for half of the day and the other half a suite wfor work
People here are barely waer soccer stuff or the bullshit yankees stuff and LA without even knowing what sports it is . Last time i saw a poser in a green celtics jersey and a green yankees cap . jees , but at least it was the same green :p
Hey, what kind of following does baseball have in general over in Europe?
I have donated to the Irish National team in the past, but in general i dont think that big. Love to hear Angelos take.
PS when I told my uncle [lives in the Midlands of Ireland) I made a donation to thr Irish team he said he didnt even know there was one? I got a video take for donation, that that good but a start!
Baseball is pretty big in Italy and the Netherlands
Few thing worse than a Euro wearing a Skanks cap. Oh, yes, there is: ANYONE wearing a Skanks cap!
Benvenuto, Angelo!
Forza Mets!!!
LGM!
One more day.
Nice quotes and with the final Spring Training game of the season for the Mets is here at last I am looking forward to another season of Mets baseball.
Fingers crossed that the Mets get through this last game with no injuries and look forward to seeing the regulars (Bay, Davis, Duda, Murphy, Tejada, Thole, Torres, Wright) play together for the 1st time if I am not mistaken tomorrow.
Hello MMO! Baseball’s back and so am I, Lets Go Mets!
Off Topic: IKE GOES BOOM!!!
I know it’s just spring training results but I am encouraged by the fact that Wright has yet to strike out. He’s got around 20 plate appearances and 0 K’s based on what I can find.
IKE!!!!!!!!