Comments on: Read: Ron Darling on MetsBlog Podcast

By: VCarver

VCarver — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:09:21 +0000

Mets and Boston have roughly the same Luxury Tax Payroll this year. So how come Boston is the Evil Empire II and the Mets are not? That doesn’t make sense. Or if the Mets are, what will they become if and when they sign both A-Rod and Santana? Uber Evil Empire?

And who cares about Yank fans? I am a Mets fan.

Do the Hurrican’s spend 65% more than their closest competitor? UNC? Duke? Cowboys? If not, then your point is invalid.

By: edwindrewes

edwindrewes — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:39:25 +0000

What is this obsession with evil empire II?????? First of all, there already is an Evil Empire 2, and they are in boston……Secondly, do you think Yanks fans hated winning all those champ’ships being the evil empire? What bout Rod Sex fans now? What about Miami Hurricanes Fans over the last 25 years? What about UNC or Duke b-ball fans? Cowboys? Yes they are hated, considered evil empires, but they win adn their fans are more than happy with that…..RELAX on the evil empire nonsense……

By: Achilles400

Achilles400 — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:33:03 +0000

The other thing is if everyone wants to know what Darling thinks of Pelfery, et al., why don’t they watch a telecast where Darling spends inning after inning saying he thinks these kids have ggod stuf but have to learn how to pitch.

By: Constnza81V2.0

Constnza81V2.0 — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:26:32 +0000

Those criticizing come after Matt stricly as fans and don’t understand the nuance that goes into his craft. Especially for a podcast, you need to ask the right set of questions to get the conversation flowing without having the train get off the tracks and become a wreck. Plus he’s trying to write article that metsblog unique with a different atmosphere from the mainstream press. Darling has given scores of interviews since he joined SNY, so Cerrone has to conduct one that compels people to read metsblog’s version of it. Recycling the same old hackneyed ruminations does nothing for the credibility of this site. High profile personalities will just view this as another fanboy site and won’t grant Matt future interviews.

By: darkstar73

darkstar73 — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:51:15 +0000

What would asking Ron Darling about Arod do? Matt asked Ron questions about the Mets (the thing he knows the most about) and Ron gave very insightful answers, stuff you simply will not find elsewhere. Who cares what Ron thinks about Arod, because it would simply just be speculation. Why is everyone so freakin’ obsessed with the rumor mill surrounding Arod, get over it, a team will sign him, we’ll find out how that goes eventually, what exactly is Ron Darling going to add? “Oh, I think we should sign him, he’s a great player” or “i think the Mets should pass, he’d mess up the chemistry..blah blah blah”. Are these the canned speculative answers you want to hear or do you want to hear Ron give insightful meaning answers to questions that have meaning? Get over Arod and the celebrity style gossip mill he lives in. It’s absolute BS to bash Matt for getting Ron to give him great answers, despite them not involving Arod.

By: Achilles400

Achilles400 — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:50:50 +0000

Wow, you guys criticizing Matt are hardly jealous. Next time you are going to criticize the guy, post your CV (resume for most of you knuckleheads) revealing your advanced journalism degrees. I think it is a testament to Matt’s perserverance in this Blog endeavor that he is getting the DWs and Darlings of the Met world to give him some time.

Look in a mirror.

By: wynton

wynton — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:44:40 +0000

This all comes down to how good Blanton actually is.

I’m sure you have no problem opening up holes if it means getting a legit #1 or even #2 starter. But if he’s like a #4 starter, then I agree it’s not worth weakening the team at other spots.

By: vinluvr

vinluvr — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:36:39 +0000

All solid points, stickguy. People love to get down on Heilman for some reason. I don’t think they realize that as a reliever he doesn’t get a chance to work on that 3rd pitch (slider or curve, presumably). Heilman threw a 1-hitter a couple years ago if I recall, then when he came back next start against the same team and got smacked around, everyone threw him under the bus and said he was no good. I still think he should be given a shot as a starter, not because we owe it to him, but because we need to look everyhwere for starters.

I guarantee Heilman has a better 3rd pitch than Pelfrey does (his fastball is better, as is his change-up). Stick Pelf and Humber in the pen. Make them earn their starting slots. Give Heilman a chance to earn it in ST, and then let him have 3-4 starts in the regular season. It’s stupid not to.

By: BSMITTYFDNY

BSMITTYFDNY — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:36:21 +0000

I like “the show” as you call it. I just said I appreciate Matt giving us this site to debate our viewpoints but cant I disagree with him on certain things? When you run a blog you are open to criticism. Sorry it is the way it goes.

By: jdon

jdon — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:35:33 +0000

reyes should run less. he was thrown out a lot this year just trying to pile up numbers. he should steal within the context of the game.

and he heeds to lose that awful lefty batting stance. it is a popup stance. He needs to stand up more, stride less and swing with less effort.

And Omar—Willie–whoever–please don’t try to make a Lou Brock into a Juan Pierre!!!!!!!