Comments on: ESPN New York: Wheeler Injury Not Very Bad

By: Joe D

Joe D — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:50:34 +0000

You’re right Joey. I’ve never seen you insult anyone. And it’s sad that some of those that disagree with others resort to backhanded insults or upfront insults, and sarcasm as a defense mechanism because their arrogance makes them see things only their way. To them there is no room for an alternate opinion and even meeting in the middle is not good enough. It’s sort of a Napoleonic complex. The good news is that unlike before, these shenanigans can now be addressed quickly and effectively.

By: Joey D.

Joey D. — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:36:48 +0000

Hi Joe,

Yes, it is indeed a shame. Not only have some been so nasty as to turn others away but they also create an atmosphere of intimidation for some wanting to comment on a certain subject. It doesn’t matter who is right, wrong or the answer is somewhere in the middle – it is only a conversation and an exchange of ideas and perceptions about the Mets. Most understand this but some don’t and their sarcastic and mean spirited comments really have nothing to do with anything else but personal vendettas to make them feel better about themselves.

By: Metsie

Metsie — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:30:29 +0000

I don’t know why they put Pitchers in the cage at all…
Seems a rather pointless endeavor considering they are never really expected to hit well in a game, Mostly are told to bunt a runner over, and really have nothing to gain from being in a batting cage this early in the season.

Better to let them hit off a tee the way they do with Hitters coming back from injury and until such time as they make the team and the rotation is set, no reason to risk injury and thrown balls in a Batting Practice enviornment.

I know they would all protest loudly but too bad…make the team then we will worry about you hitting better once your good enough to Pitch in something meaningful.

By: Craig Roth

Craig Roth — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:55:14 +0000

Wow gone for a day and you miss everything! I believe you give Wheeler if he’s heathly a
real shot of making the mets rotation this year! If he’s not ready send him to AAA allthough
I’m not sure how getting hit in Las Vegas will help him except to mess up his head! I know
the mets aren’t going to the world seres this year but giving Wheeler and Travis a year in
the ML’s now will make them ready for next year when the mets will sign FA’s and
and compete for the Wild Card! They will get plenty of mental toughness pitching & catching for the mets this year! Let him pitch and if he’s ready great if not send them to AAA! What if Davey Johnson had sent Doc Gooden down and he was 19 years old instead of giving him
a chance? Everybodys makeup is different and should be judged that way and not tell everybody Wheeler will start in AAA before he even throws a pitch in spring training! I

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:11:37 +0000

“As they should, the Mets are handling this one with extra caution.”

This.

By: Alex68

Alex68 — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:35:55 +0000

I haven’t felt this good in a long time… i do hope that you take into consideration how some of your writers instigate and provoke some people here. while even me have to tone it down, i sincerely hope you follow through with this, more often than not we (The CORE) get attack and uncall insults our way, we fight back most of the time which is why we have been sent to the drunk tank many times. i will keep an eye on this and i will be sending you emails as soon as i see stuff going on here, we’ve had just about enough too.

Att: THE CORE.

By: Sloatsburg Mets Fan

Sloatsburg Mets Fan — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:49:42 +0000

“This is EXACTLY the reason why you trade away young talent for proven major league talent, i.e. Stanton. You just never know when an injury will happen to someone who is not proven.”

No! I have to scratch my head sometimes. Injuries happen to everyone and every kind of player. Beltran (you know the guy he was traded for) wasn’t EVER the picture of health.

It’s insane to think about trading Wheeler or anyone else to avoid them getting hurt. One NEVWR knows when someone is goi g to get hurt. If they did then they would prevent it.

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:55:10 +0000

I have to laugh at tweet about Beltran saying the Mets won the Beltran Wheeler trade. Clearly he is not an avid reader of MMO.

https://twitter.com/AdamRubinESPN/status/306898999888183296

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:20:58 +0000

LoL, with or without the Mets tattoos?

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:18:07 +0000

She was just in the background on the last Mets Hotstove, I believe when they were interviewing Murphy or Ike she was sitting in the background.

God Bless her, in no rush to get there but, one day, that will be me

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:12:19 +0000

I recall seeing this lady on and off over the years mainly due to her hat and God Bless her at 83 years of age she still loves her Mets.

http://youtu.be/-N06qwcNxko

By: van

van — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:13:37 +0000

Can you somehow ban the Cardinals from playing the Mets? That would be helpful to the record.

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:05:57 +0000

Let me suggest another option similar to Cover It Live and Scribble Live called Blyve.
http://www.blyve.com/

I’ve been experimenting with it recently and though I don’t know how they compare price wise with their competition for you they do have some nice features.

By: Joe D

Joe D — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:38 +0000

This is something we are definitely discussing almost daily. I understand that live interaction was always a big part of MMO. We are considering some options and I’ve had discussions both with Scribble Live and Cover It Live. I’m actually waiting for a proposal from Scribble. We are also considering bringing back a sidebar chat only it will likely be Private and subscribers will only be inputted by MMO and not open registration. We will be selective as to who we approve or not. Once I get back some answers from the companies I’ve approached, I’m going to make a decision and let everyone know. But whatever we do will all happen before Opening Day. Thanks for the question.

By: Hitman

Hitman — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:52:59 +0000

LOL. I was thinking just that when Recker went deep.

By: Hitman

Hitman — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:51:32 +0000

Joe, I have a question.

I know you adamantly stated the other day that the shoutbox is not coming back. Regardless, are you considering instituting a “Live chat” like they usually have on MLBTR in the “Pre-Game” articles that people can talk during the game and can be closed afterwards?

By: Lisa P.

Lisa P. — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:39:39 +0000

Thank you. It’s about time. I used to love commenting on your site, Joe. But a few people have taken the fun out of it for me. You have lost a lot of people who I used to love to chat with that probably are like me and just read but never comment. I hope that Annie, Original Met Fan and Gina come back again. I look forward to good times again. Lets Go Mets!

By: srt

srt — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:37:29 +0000

‘Our affiliates at FOX Sports…’

Does Fox Sports sponsor MMO now? If yes, nice. I missed that…..

By: Mr North Jersey

Mr North Jersey — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:30:51 +0000

“I am now Judge, Jury and Executioner”

Judge Joe Dredd?

“I am the Law!!!”
http://youtu.be/wvJiYrRcfQo

By: Joe D

Joe D — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:25:36 +0000

* * * * MMO ALERT * * * *

I’m just going to say this right here because I hate making posts about site issues. Our affiliates at FOX Sports don’t like that type of stuff.

But let be known to all of you who have gotten around our bans using a Proxy Server or IP Cloaking Software in the past…

The Jig Is Up…

Henceforth, if you use any profanity or insults toward another reader or writer, you are gone!

If you are caught instigating or provoking another reader or writer, I am now Judge, Jury and Executioner and trust me, you will be gone.

If you have a problem with someone, tell me I will take care of it, don’t take care of it yourself.

Sooner or later new countermeasures were going to be developed. And as a couple of you now know, call them my test subjects, when you’re banned you are now banned for good.

You want to debate? Debate your heart outs. But any smart ass remarks, and snarky tones, and any profanity whatsoever, and you will be banned…

Don’t believe me?

Test me….

The Romper Room Antics come to an end today.

The negative tones that lead to flame wars, ends today.

The instigating ends today….

And of course, all-out insults or profanity, ends today…

I want ANY READER to point out any comments you find offensive or insulting by emailing me at GetMetsmerized@aol.com.

Whether it’s a reader or even an MMO writer, if you are attacked, harassed or insulted let me know.

Eventually we will sort out every single bad apple until they are all gone and we will have a site where you can speak your mind about anyone or anything about the Mets players, coaches, front office and owners without fear of any retaliatory strikes against you by another reader.

All slates have been wiped clean…

Those of you already in moderation, have just gotten your weekend liberty passes and you will see that your comments will go through cleanly.

I hope I don’t have to permanently ban anyone, that”s not my intention or something I want to do.

I don’t care what you did in the past or who said what in the past. It all ends now and everyone needs to deal with that and if you can’t then let me escort you out the door first.

Lets talk some Mets baseball and if you disagree with someone and can’t contain your anger and emotions, or disagree respectfully, then maybe you should walk away.

Thanks to our affiliates for helping us to combat this issue head on. And may I say their timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

To all our readers and writers who have always stayed clear from some of these flame wars and never added any fuel to the fire, thank you for sticking with us.

I’m looking forward to a new era at MMO and I thank all of you for all your support, and one more thing…

LETS GO METS!