Extra, extra... this breaking news is just in. Major League Baseball has called off the final two qualifers and the Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating contest out of concerns for the public's safety.
We've all been wondering what was causing the delay in the qualifers for the American and National League East divisions and with the Fourth of July fast approaching, the rumors were beginning to spread.
We have just learned, in a Why did my Dad make me a Mets fan exclusive, that Major League Baseball confirmed that while training for the upcoming event, Bartolo Colon not only downed a world record eighty hot dogs and buns in an amazing six minutes, he became so dismayed that there no further dogs to swallow, he took a bite out of his personal trainer. After biting the trainer, he was apparently so heavily under the infulence of the nitrates that he proceeded to sprint nearly as fast as Ichiro to the nearest deli and devoured another twelve dozen dogs from the deli case before passing out.
As the incident took place, Bartolo was caught on several cell phone videorecordings attempting to bite and eat everything that came remotely his way, including several stray cats, a great dane, and even a little old lady that was crossing the street before a good samaritan managed to get the woman to safety.
(Editor's note - video of the events were briefly posted on YouTube and have since been removed due to their graphic and disturbing nature.)
Bartolo Colon awoke several hours later at a local hospital with no memory of the incident. Doctors have attibuted Bartolo's bizarre behavior to be a result of acute nitrate poisoning that can only be attributed to injesting in a very short period of time an inhuman amount of hotdogs. Toxicology reports later confirmed the doctor's original diagnosis.
Bartolo will be issuing a statement shortly, as will Nathan's Famous. The FDA has decided that they will not place any warning labels on Nathan's hotdogs or any other hot dog products for that matter as they have determined this to be an isolated incident.
However, in the interest of public safety, MLB has decided to cancel the event. They do not want to run the risk of any further incidents and to have Bartolo withdraw from the event would destroy the integrity of the event. Bartolo has been declared the winner.
The Yankees have also announced in a separate release that Bartolo's hamstring has fully healed and he will be removed from the disabled list to make a start against the Mets this weekend. His sprint to the deli satisfied the Yankee training staff.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
On the Dodgers Bankruptcy and Deferred Contracts
It will be interesting to see what will become of the deferred payments left to players such as the $21 million owed to Manny Ramirez, who is an unsecured creditor in the Dodger bankruptcy. Without knowing all the ins and outs of bankruptcy law - I would think that there is a possibility that as an unsecured creditor, Manny may end up getting less than his full amount owed depending on how the Chapter 11 is structured by the court.
I don't know how everything was structured with the Rangers bankruptcy last year when Alex Rodriguez was among the largest unsecured creditors. I didn't hear anything about any of the players not getting what they were owed in the settlement, but the Dodger case may be an interesting one.
Let's face it, young ballplayers are not expert businessmen. They're ballplayers. A major bank would not float an organization a $20 million loan like Manny did without getting a look at their financials. Their agent is out to get the player the best deal, but they're agents, not bankers. Now I'm not feeling sorry for Manny in any way, shape, or form, but were Manny to have had a good banker look at the audited financial statements of the Dodgers - I seriously doubt he would have deferred the dough, or at the very least not have had it secured with some type of collateral.
I'm sure he didn't think of it. Maybe his agent did, maybe he didn't. But who would have ever expected the Dodgers to go bankrupt? Up until now, MLB may have been one of the very few industries (maybe along with the NFL) where the businessman could have said "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," and never had it questioned.
Essentially, Manny gave them a loan. The money owed was sitting the Dodger balance sheet as a long term liability that had to be paid. Now he's going to have to get in line with the other unsecured creditors.
It makes me wonder about other deferred contracts. Bobby Bonilla should be plenty happy that Einhorn stepped in. He's owed a lot of deferred money that could have been in serious jeopardy if the Wilpons had to take the team into bankruptcy court. This also makes me wonder if an agent will be so willing in the future to allow a player to defer some of his contract if there's any question as to the solvency of the organization?
A question for collective bargaining time that will force the owners to open up their books? Just throwing out the question. I'm not part of the process and thus, not the one to answer...
I don't know how everything was structured with the Rangers bankruptcy last year when Alex Rodriguez was among the largest unsecured creditors. I didn't hear anything about any of the players not getting what they were owed in the settlement, but the Dodger case may be an interesting one.
Let's face it, young ballplayers are not expert businessmen. They're ballplayers. A major bank would not float an organization a $20 million loan like Manny did without getting a look at their financials. Their agent is out to get the player the best deal, but they're agents, not bankers. Now I'm not feeling sorry for Manny in any way, shape, or form, but were Manny to have had a good banker look at the audited financial statements of the Dodgers - I seriously doubt he would have deferred the dough, or at the very least not have had it secured with some type of collateral.
I'm sure he didn't think of it. Maybe his agent did, maybe he didn't. But who would have ever expected the Dodgers to go bankrupt? Up until now, MLB may have been one of the very few industries (maybe along with the NFL) where the businessman could have said "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today," and never had it questioned.
Essentially, Manny gave them a loan. The money owed was sitting the Dodger balance sheet as a long term liability that had to be paid. Now he's going to have to get in line with the other unsecured creditors.
It makes me wonder about other deferred contracts. Bobby Bonilla should be plenty happy that Einhorn stepped in. He's owed a lot of deferred money that could have been in serious jeopardy if the Wilpons had to take the team into bankruptcy court. This also makes me wonder if an agent will be so willing in the future to allow a player to defer some of his contract if there's any question as to the solvency of the organization?
A question for collective bargaining time that will force the owners to open up their books? Just throwing out the question. I'm not part of the process and thus, not the one to answer...
Does Rod Balgojevich look like Sean Astin?
Maybe it's just me. But Blagojevich looks like a Goonie. He bears a resemblance to Samwise Gamgee. I want to start chanting, "Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!"
Is it just me? Or is it?
Is it just me? Or is it?
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Where Do I Think Jose Reyes Will Land?
So where is Jose landing? Let's take a look at the shortstop landscape around the majors.
There are Six teams with the incumbents either going into free agency or have options for 2012.
Free agency (4) - Braves, Phillies, Astros, Orioles
Club options for 2012 (2) - Pirates, Red Sox
There are Five teams with their shortstops under contract for at least the next two years.
Marlins, Rockies, Yankees, White Sox, Twins
He's not going to the Pirates. The Astros? I doubt it. The Orioles may try to throw money at him, but why would he leave New York for them? The Red Sox may be maxed out in terms of dollars to spend. Would the Phillies add another big contract? The Braves may be a dark horse.
Can the Nationals sneak in the race? The Cubs have Castro so forget them. The Reds? Possibly. Brewers are a shot if they don't go the Fielder route. Cardinals are saving their money for Pujols. The Dodgers aren't going to be buyers. The Giants are a major possibility. Forget the Padres. The Rays don't have much committed for next year, but they didn't take a run at Crawford, so forget them. I don't think Jose's going to Toronto. Tigers? Peralta's under contract for 2012, but you never know. Royals and Indians are out. I don't see anyone in the AL west making a run.
The biggest risk factors for Jose to go besides the Mets lie in their own division. The Braves, Phillies and Nationals may all make a run at him. The Giants and Reds may go for him. In the American League, the only teams I can see making a go would be the Red Sox or the Orioles, but I don't think the American league is likely.
Maybe I'm just being hopeful, but I think the Mets have a shot. I think it will come down to the Mets, the Giants and the Nationals.
Incumbent Shortshops
Braves - Alex Gonzalez - free agent - $62MM committed
Marlins - Hanley Ramirez - signed through 2014 - $45MM committed
Phillies - Jimmie Rollins - free agent - $116MM committed
Nationals - Ian Desmond - not arbitration eligible - $44MM committed
Cubs - Starlin Castro - not arbitration eligible - $72MM committed
Reds - Paul Janish - first year arbitration eligible - $52MM committed
Astros - Clint Barmes - free agent - $47MM committed
Brewers - Yuniesky Betancourt - 2012 club option - $57MM committed
Pirates - Ronny Cedeno - 2012 club option - $10MM committed
Cardinals - Ryan Theriot - third year arbitration eligible - $49MM committed
Dodgers - Dee Gordon - not arbitration eligible - $46MM committed
Giants - Brandon Crawford - not arbitration eligible - $73MM committed
Rockies - Troy Tulowitzki - signed through 2020 - $65M committed
Padres - Jason Bartlett - signed through 2012 - $13MM committed
Diamondbacks - Stephen Drew - signed through 2012 - $29MM committed
Yankees - Derek Jeter - signed through 2013 - $153MM committed
Red Sox - Marco Scutaro - 2012 option $101MM committed
Rays - Elliot Johnson - not arbitration eligible - $16MM committed
Orioles - J.J. Hardy - free agent - $36MM committed
Blue Jays - Yunel Escobar - 2nd year of arbitration - $31MM committed
Twins - Tsuyoshi Nishioka - under contract through 2013 - $65MM committed
Tigers - Jhonny Peralta - under contract through 2012 - $73MM committed
White Sox - Alexei Ramirez - under contract through 2015 - $94MM committed
Royals - Alcides Escobar - not arbitration eligible - $11MM committed
Indians - Asdrubal Cabrera - 2nd year of arbitration - $13MM committed
Mariners - Brendan Ryan - under contract through 2012 - $59MM committed
Angels - Erick Aybar - going into 3rd year of arbitration - $80MM committed
Athletics - Cliff Pennington - not arbitration eligible - $17MM committed
Rangers - Elvis Andrus - first year arbitration eligible - $63MM committed
There are Six teams with the incumbents either going into free agency or have options for 2012.
Free agency (4) - Braves, Phillies, Astros, Orioles
Club options for 2012 (2) - Pirates, Red Sox
There are Five teams with their shortstops under contract for at least the next two years.
Marlins, Rockies, Yankees, White Sox, Twins
He's not going to the Pirates. The Astros? I doubt it. The Orioles may try to throw money at him, but why would he leave New York for them? The Red Sox may be maxed out in terms of dollars to spend. Would the Phillies add another big contract? The Braves may be a dark horse.
Can the Nationals sneak in the race? The Cubs have Castro so forget them. The Reds? Possibly. Brewers are a shot if they don't go the Fielder route. Cardinals are saving their money for Pujols. The Dodgers aren't going to be buyers. The Giants are a major possibility. Forget the Padres. The Rays don't have much committed for next year, but they didn't take a run at Crawford, so forget them. I don't think Jose's going to Toronto. Tigers? Peralta's under contract for 2012, but you never know. Royals and Indians are out. I don't see anyone in the AL west making a run.
The biggest risk factors for Jose to go besides the Mets lie in their own division. The Braves, Phillies and Nationals may all make a run at him. The Giants and Reds may go for him. In the American League, the only teams I can see making a go would be the Red Sox or the Orioles, but I don't think the American league is likely.
Maybe I'm just being hopeful, but I think the Mets have a shot. I think it will come down to the Mets, the Giants and the Nationals.
Incumbent Shortshops
Braves - Alex Gonzalez - free agent - $62MM committed
Marlins - Hanley Ramirez - signed through 2014 - $45MM committed
Phillies - Jimmie Rollins - free agent - $116MM committed
Nationals - Ian Desmond - not arbitration eligible - $44MM committed
Cubs - Starlin Castro - not arbitration eligible - $72MM committed
Reds - Paul Janish - first year arbitration eligible - $52MM committed
Astros - Clint Barmes - free agent - $47MM committed
Brewers - Yuniesky Betancourt - 2012 club option - $57MM committed
Pirates - Ronny Cedeno - 2012 club option - $10MM committed
Cardinals - Ryan Theriot - third year arbitration eligible - $49MM committed
Dodgers - Dee Gordon - not arbitration eligible - $46MM committed
Giants - Brandon Crawford - not arbitration eligible - $73MM committed
Rockies - Troy Tulowitzki - signed through 2020 - $65M committed
Padres - Jason Bartlett - signed through 2012 - $13MM committed
Diamondbacks - Stephen Drew - signed through 2012 - $29MM committed
Yankees - Derek Jeter - signed through 2013 - $153MM committed
Red Sox - Marco Scutaro - 2012 option $101MM committed
Rays - Elliot Johnson - not arbitration eligible - $16MM committed
Orioles - J.J. Hardy - free agent - $36MM committed
Blue Jays - Yunel Escobar - 2nd year of arbitration - $31MM committed
Twins - Tsuyoshi Nishioka - under contract through 2013 - $65MM committed
Tigers - Jhonny Peralta - under contract through 2012 - $73MM committed
White Sox - Alexei Ramirez - under contract through 2015 - $94MM committed
Royals - Alcides Escobar - not arbitration eligible - $11MM committed
Indians - Asdrubal Cabrera - 2nd year of arbitration - $13MM committed
Mariners - Brendan Ryan - under contract through 2012 - $59MM committed
Angels - Erick Aybar - going into 3rd year of arbitration - $80MM committed
Athletics - Cliff Pennington - not arbitration eligible - $17MM committed
Rangers - Elvis Andrus - first year arbitration eligible - $63MM committed
Demise of the Newark Bears?
I can't see how things are looking good for the Newark Bears.
This year, they moved from the Atlantic League and their 140-game season to the Can-Am League and their 94 game schedule.
Through 18 home dates, they have drawn 14,779 fans - an average of 821 per game (the 2nd lowest in the league).
The team may be managed by Tim Raines with coaches Ron Karkovice and Jim Leyritz with general manager Mike Torrez, but that's not getting people in the park.
The former ownership filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after the 2008 season, owing creditors more than $4.6 million. Ozzie Smith's ownership group took control of the franchise in 2009 and assumed in the ballpark of $1 million in debt.
The team changed ownership again prior to the 2010 season with Frank Boulton (who also owns other Atlantic League franchises) taking control of the franchise.
Prior to this season and the league switch, Frank Boulton sold his majority ownership stake to minority owner Thomas Cetnar.
Drawing 821 a game isn't going to pay down that debt when you have current expenses to pay. Attendance may be up during the summer months, but that's still far short of the 1,872 per game the club averaged last season.
I'd be surprised if the Bears are operating next year.
This year, they moved from the Atlantic League and their 140-game season to the Can-Am League and their 94 game schedule.
Through 18 home dates, they have drawn 14,779 fans - an average of 821 per game (the 2nd lowest in the league).
The team may be managed by Tim Raines with coaches Ron Karkovice and Jim Leyritz with general manager Mike Torrez, but that's not getting people in the park.
The former ownership filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after the 2008 season, owing creditors more than $4.6 million. Ozzie Smith's ownership group took control of the franchise in 2009 and assumed in the ballpark of $1 million in debt.
The team changed ownership again prior to the 2010 season with Frank Boulton (who also owns other Atlantic League franchises) taking control of the franchise.
Prior to this season and the league switch, Frank Boulton sold his majority ownership stake to minority owner Thomas Cetnar.
Drawing 821 a game isn't going to pay down that debt when you have current expenses to pay. Attendance may be up during the summer months, but that's still far short of the 1,872 per game the club averaged last season.
I'd be surprised if the Bears are operating next year.
Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey
While looking at the promotional schedules throughout the minor leagues, it looks like Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey preforms a lot at minor league games. This is a monkey that rides a border collie dressed up as a cowboy.
Gotta love the minor leagues.
Gotta love the minor leagues.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Tom Verducci and the Worst Managing Jobs
According to Tom Verducci at Sports Illustrated, the Mets job is the 4th worst managing job in the majors. The only teams that rank lower are the Marlins, Dodgers and A's.
Trade Jose Reyes, and the job may get worse.
Trade Jose Reyes, and the job may get worse.
Kicked Some Texas Ass
The Mets kicked the Ranger's butts today.
6 players had multi-hit games.
6 players had an RBI.
The only Met to not have a hit today was Angel Pagan, and that was only because he was robbed of a triple by an outstanding catch by Gentry.
Now they're back to one under .500 - tease land.
6 players had multi-hit games.
6 players had an RBI.
The only Met to not have a hit today was Angel Pagan, and that was only because he was robbed of a triple by an outstanding catch by Gentry.
Now they're back to one under .500 - tease land.
Davey Johnson - Nationals Manager?
It's looking like Davey is going to be the new Nationals manager.
Observations on Giveaway Hats
I must say this, the Yankees have quality giveaway hats. The one that they sent me it actually of pretty good quality, looks good, and is a hat that is a very wearable everyday hat. A lot of giveaway promo hats look pretty cheap. But the Yankee one is a good one and gets a thumbs up.
The Mets also do well with their promo hats. The blue hat last weekend from Geico is also a quality giveaway item and looks really sharp. It is now the #1 hat in my rotation. The Nathan's blue and orange hat that I also originally thought of as being really fugly is also of quality. The Seinfeld black hats from last month aren't bad, but the quality of that hat isn't the same as the Nathan's and Geico hats.
But overall, the Mets and Yankee giveaway hats are really good. They're also two teams that are right at the top of overall hat giveaway days as mentioned in an earlier post.
I also contacted a few of the other major league clubs and thusfar, two teams have sent me leftover promotional giveaway hats, which was really cool of both of them. I won't name the teams - they did something that they didn't have to do and they were very accommodating. I can also say that the New York teams are definitely heads and shoulders above the other clubs in terms of the quality of their giveaway hats.
Way to go New York!
The Mets also do well with their promo hats. The blue hat last weekend from Geico is also a quality giveaway item and looks really sharp. It is now the #1 hat in my rotation. The Nathan's blue and orange hat that I also originally thought of as being really fugly is also of quality. The Seinfeld black hats from last month aren't bad, but the quality of that hat isn't the same as the Nathan's and Geico hats.
But overall, the Mets and Yankee giveaway hats are really good. They're also two teams that are right at the top of overall hat giveaway days as mentioned in an earlier post.
I also contacted a few of the other major league clubs and thusfar, two teams have sent me leftover promotional giveaway hats, which was really cool of both of them. I won't name the teams - they did something that they didn't have to do and they were very accommodating. I can also say that the New York teams are definitely heads and shoulders above the other clubs in terms of the quality of their giveaway hats.
Way to go New York!
Upcoming Hat Promos Around The Minors...
For all you hat lovers out there, here are some upcoming hat promotions in the affiliated minor leagues...
Pawtucket Red Sox - July 21st
Las Vegas 51s - July 2, July 22
Reno Aces - Sept 3
Tucson Padres - July 29
Erie Seawolves - June 30
Harrisburg Senators - June 26 (bucket hat)
Corpus Christi Hooks - June 25, July 7, July 21, Aug 31
Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Aug 17
Tennessee Smokies - Jul 23, Aug 13
Princeton Rays - July 14
Inland Empire 66ers - July 29, Aug 21
Lake Elsinore Storm - Aug 13
Frederick Keys - July 23
Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Aug 19
Potomac Nationals - July 15
Wilmington Blue Rocks - July 30, Aug 10 (knit cap), Sept 1
Bowling Green Hot Rods - July 21
Peoria Chief - July 15, Aug 26 (winter cap)
Quad Cities River Bandits - Aug 10
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - Jul 8, Aug 30
Auburn Doubledays - July 29
Brooklyn Cyclones - Sept 2 (ski cap)
Lowell Spinners - June 28
Mahoning Valley Scrappers - Aug 6
Spokane Indians - July 19
Vancouver Canadians - Aug 18
Billings Mustangs - July 29
Helena Brewers - Aug 5
Missoula Osprey - July 9
Augusta Greenjackets - Sept 2
Charleston Riverdogs - July 9
Hagerstown Suns - July 23
Lexington Legends - Sept 2
Pawtucket Red Sox - July 21st
Las Vegas 51s - July 2, July 22
Reno Aces - Sept 3
Tucson Padres - July 29
Erie Seawolves - June 30
Harrisburg Senators - June 26 (bucket hat)
Corpus Christi Hooks - June 25, July 7, July 21, Aug 31
Northwest Arkansas Naturals - Aug 17
Tennessee Smokies - Jul 23, Aug 13
Princeton Rays - July 14
Inland Empire 66ers - July 29, Aug 21
Lake Elsinore Storm - Aug 13
Frederick Keys - July 23
Myrtle Beach Pelicans - Aug 19
Potomac Nationals - July 15
Wilmington Blue Rocks - July 30, Aug 10 (knit cap), Sept 1
Bowling Green Hot Rods - July 21
Peoria Chief - July 15, Aug 26 (winter cap)
Quad Cities River Bandits - Aug 10
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - Jul 8, Aug 30
Auburn Doubledays - July 29
Brooklyn Cyclones - Sept 2 (ski cap)
Lowell Spinners - June 28
Mahoning Valley Scrappers - Aug 6
Spokane Indians - July 19
Vancouver Canadians - Aug 18
Billings Mustangs - July 29
Helena Brewers - Aug 5
Missoula Osprey - July 9
Augusta Greenjackets - Sept 2
Charleston Riverdogs - July 9
Hagerstown Suns - July 23
Lexington Legends - Sept 2
The Yankees Came Through
Yes, I am a Mets fan. That does not mean I am a Yankee hater.
I know that sounds odd.
I had tickets for the June 11th game against the Indians - hat day. We know how I love giveaway hats.
I wasn't able to go. I put the tickets on stubhub, but the weather was crappy that day and two tickets weren't sold. I sold the other two and broke even, so it was no big deal. But I didn't get the Yankee giveaway hat (sponsored by Hess).
So I called the Yankees and they sent me the promo hats.
That was pretty cool.
I know that sounds odd.
I had tickets for the June 11th game against the Indians - hat day. We know how I love giveaway hats.
I wasn't able to go. I put the tickets on stubhub, but the weather was crappy that day and two tickets weren't sold. I sold the other two and broke even, so it was no big deal. But I didn't get the Yankee giveaway hat (sponsored by Hess).
So I called the Yankees and they sent me the promo hats.
That was pretty cool.
What's With Managers Resigning?
Jim Riggleman called it quits this week. I can't remember the last time (or any time for that face) that a manager resigned in the middle of the season. Now it's happened twice in one week.
WTF?
WTF?
The Beginning of the End
Yesterday was where it all starts. The Mets have begun the stretch that will bury them. From yesterday to the July 31st trade deadline, the Mets play only 10 games at home - against the Yankees, Phillies, Cardinals and one makeup game against the Marlins.
They will soon be entering the Dead Zone.
Speaking of the Dead Zone, we now have eight members of the club.
Baltimore Orioles
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Florida Marlins
San Diego Padres
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
They will soon be entering the Dead Zone.
Speaking of the Dead Zone, we now have eight members of the club.
Baltimore Orioles
Minnesota Twins
Kansas City Royals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Florida Marlins
San Diego Padres
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Friday, June 24, 2011
R.A. Dickey Bobblehead Night
R.A. Dickey is getting his own bobblehead. It won't be at Citifield. It's on August 12th for the St. Lucie Mets game.
Oh, and it's sponsored by a urologist.
Oh, and they're playing against the Stone Crabs.
Too funny.
Oh, and it's sponsored by a urologist.
Oh, and they're playing against the Stone Crabs.
Too funny.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Dead Team Roll Call!!!
Now there are seven.
Toronto Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City Royals
Florida Marlins
San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs
Houston Astros
The Twins and Dodgers have made their way off the Dead List and have been replaced by the Blue Jays, Orioles and Marlins.
Toronto Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City Royals
Florida Marlins
San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs
Houston Astros
The Twins and Dodgers have made their way off the Dead List and have been replaced by the Blue Jays, Orioles and Marlins.
I Think I Have to Hide My Hats
I finally got a Mets hat last month. I had to tell my wife to not wear it. I got a blue Mets hat at the game last week. I really, really had to tell my wife not to wear it because I really, really liked that one. I did not want it to go missing the way my authentic batting practice hat went last year, never to be seen again.
I got home the other night and saw she took my blue Mets hat. I found it under the couch. I hid it. I got home tonight and found that my black Mets hat was gone. I couldn't find it and finally found it buried.
That did it. I confiscated my hats and have now put them where she can't get them.
I got home the other night and saw she took my blue Mets hat. I found it under the couch. I hid it. I got home tonight and found that my black Mets hat was gone. I couldn't find it and finally found it buried.
That did it. I confiscated my hats and have now put them where she can't get them.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
I Love Hat Giveaways
The Mets had a great hat giveaway this weekend. Who else is giving away hats the rest of the season?
Baltimore Orioles - sorry kids, their lone hat day came and went on June 12th.
Boston Red Sox - no hat days all season. Boo.
New York Yankees - July 7 (visor), Aug 10, Aug 12 - and they had three earlier ones.
Tampa Bay Rays - no hat days all season. Boo
Toronto Blue Jays - no hat days all season.
The American League East is lacking, but the Yankees did a good job.
Atlanta Braves - If you went on May 14th, you got an Atlanta Black Crackers cap
Florida Marlins - Aug 6
Philadelphia Phillies - Sept 16 (knit hat). They had two cap giveways one each in May and June.
Washington Nationals - today June 19, July 4, July 8. Also one earlier hat giveway.
The National League East doesn't top the Mets, but the Nationals also do a good job.
Chicago White Sox - Sept 9, Sept 25 (knit hat) - 1 earlier hat day
Cleveland Indians - no hat days.
Detroit Tigers - June 28, July 2, July 16, Sept 3.
Kansas City Royals - July 23 (ladies cap), Sept 17 - 1 earlier hat day
Minnesota Twins - today June 19, July 23, Sept 27 (knit cap) - 1 earlier cap day
With the exception of the Indians - the AL Central did well.
Chicago Cubs - Aug 8, Aug 23 - two earlier cap days
Cincinnati Reds - two cap days, both have passed.
Houston Astros - July 20, Sept 23
Milwaukee Brewers - June 26
Pittsburgh Pirates - July 4. One past cap day.
St. Louis Cardinals - one past cap day
The NL Central was represented, but the only one that stood out was the Cubs.
Los Angeles Angels - July 7, Aug 4. Two prior hat days (one winter)
Oakland A's - July 4 (visor), Aug 14. Two prior hat days.
Seattle Mariners - July 3. One prior hat day (knit cap)
Texas Rangers - Aug 22, Sept 11. One prior hat day
The AL West gets a passing grade.
Arizona Diamondbacks - July 23, one past hat day
Colorado Rockies - July 17, Aug 6
Los Angeles Dodgers - July 24, Sept 15, Sept 20. One prior hat day
San Diego Padres - two non-kids hat days, both have passed
San Francisco Giants - July 24 (fedora). One prior hat day.
The Dodgers take the cake in the NL West.
Baltimore Orioles - sorry kids, their lone hat day came and went on June 12th.
Boston Red Sox - no hat days all season. Boo.
New York Yankees - July 7 (visor), Aug 10, Aug 12 - and they had three earlier ones.
Tampa Bay Rays - no hat days all season. Boo
Toronto Blue Jays - no hat days all season.
The American League East is lacking, but the Yankees did a good job.
Atlanta Braves - If you went on May 14th, you got an Atlanta Black Crackers cap
Florida Marlins - Aug 6
Philadelphia Phillies - Sept 16 (knit hat). They had two cap giveways one each in May and June.
Washington Nationals - today June 19, July 4, July 8. Also one earlier hat giveway.
The National League East doesn't top the Mets, but the Nationals also do a good job.
Chicago White Sox - Sept 9, Sept 25 (knit hat) - 1 earlier hat day
Cleveland Indians - no hat days.
Detroit Tigers - June 28, July 2, July 16, Sept 3.
Kansas City Royals - July 23 (ladies cap), Sept 17 - 1 earlier hat day
Minnesota Twins - today June 19, July 23, Sept 27 (knit cap) - 1 earlier cap day
With the exception of the Indians - the AL Central did well.
Chicago Cubs - Aug 8, Aug 23 - two earlier cap days
Cincinnati Reds - two cap days, both have passed.
Houston Astros - July 20, Sept 23
Milwaukee Brewers - June 26
Pittsburgh Pirates - July 4. One past cap day.
St. Louis Cardinals - one past cap day
The NL Central was represented, but the only one that stood out was the Cubs.
Los Angeles Angels - July 7, Aug 4. Two prior hat days (one winter)
Oakland A's - July 4 (visor), Aug 14. Two prior hat days.
Seattle Mariners - July 3. One prior hat day (knit cap)
Texas Rangers - Aug 22, Sept 11. One prior hat day
The AL West gets a passing grade.
Arizona Diamondbacks - July 23, one past hat day
Colorado Rockies - July 17, Aug 6
Los Angeles Dodgers - July 24, Sept 15, Sept 20. One prior hat day
San Diego Padres - two non-kids hat days, both have passed
San Francisco Giants - July 24 (fedora). One prior hat day.
The Dodgers take the cake in the NL West.
Mets Pitchers 20 Over/Under
Hockey has a plus/minus - how about the Mets?
Tom Seaver - 198-124 +74
Dwight Gooden - 157-85 +72
David Cone - 81-51 +30
Ron Darling - 99-70 +29
Al Leiter - 95-67 +28
Rick Reed - 59-36 +23
Sid Fernandez - 98-78 +20
Tracy Stallard - 16-37 -21
Jay Hook - 12-34 -22
Galen Cisco - 18-43 -25
Anthony Young - 5-35 -30
Roger Craig - 15-46 -31
Jack Fisher - 38-73 -35
Al Jackson - 43-80 -37
Tom Seaver - 198-124 +74
Dwight Gooden - 157-85 +72
David Cone - 81-51 +30
Ron Darling - 99-70 +29
Al Leiter - 95-67 +28
Rick Reed - 59-36 +23
Sid Fernandez - 98-78 +20
Tracy Stallard - 16-37 -21
Jay Hook - 12-34 -22
Galen Cisco - 18-43 -25
Anthony Young - 5-35 -30
Roger Craig - 15-46 -31
Jack Fisher - 38-73 -35
Al Jackson - 43-80 -37
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