SB Nation User Blog: kingcritical

One more reason to give Castillo his outright release

kingcritical — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:40:04 -0000

One more reason to give Castillo his outright release

A little nugget from my buddy at ESB:

"Since [Luis Castillo's] first game for the Mets last July 31, they are 56-62 when he has played and 42-23 when not."

OK, I know that one player does not make all the difference, and it's not the hugest sample size, but he remains my least-favorite Met, and I can't wait to see him go. I hope the Mets keep him mothballed for the rest of the season and beyond.

(By the way, the link to the picture is just because I had to include a URL of something to get this to post properly. I also thought about using this one.)

AA Day at Shea

kingcritical — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:25:10 -0000

Not Alcoholics Anonymous*--Amazin' Avenue!

Who wants to go see the Mets this Wednesday, August 6 against San Diego? I have four tickets to the contest, and I was thinking it could be fun to get some Amazin' Avenue regulars together for it.

AA user Endys Game already has expressed interest. Anyone else? If more than four people want to go, I will look into getting more tickets.

* As ever, alcoholics (or just plain drunks) welcome and encouraged to attend.

Nationals release Lo Duca

kingcritical — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:29:18 -0000

Nationals release Lo Duca

Washington releases Paul Lo Duca. He was hitting .230/.301/.281, with seven doubles and no homers in 139 at-bats. His OPS+ was 55. Can you blame them?

When Manuel took over as manager, he said that he would watch Pérez’s starts from the top step of...

kingcritical — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:58:54 -0000

When Manuel took over as manager, he said that he would watch Pérez’s starts from the top step of the dugout so he could, if needed, retrieve him that much quicker.

"I haven’t been on the top step in a while with Ollie," Manuel said. "Ollie told me sit down and be quiet over there, so that’s what I’ve been doing."

From today's New York Times

Beltran the Thief scales the wall, via the New York Times.

kingcritical — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:29:48 -0000

Beltran the Thief scales the wall, via the New York Times.

CBS Sportsline: Alou done for the year

kingcritical — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:20:04 -0000

CBS Sportsline: Alou done for the year

Mets' Alou done for year now: Moises Alou has a torn hamstring that likely will require surgery. He will be making a decision on that, but he is likely out for the season.

Injury Report
Hamstring - 15-day DL. Out for the season

Fantasy Analysis
Alou might head into retirement now, so cut and ignore him in all Fantasy leagues. He just could not get or stay healthy late in his career.
(Updated 07/10/2008)

Cool pic of Citi Field from the New York Times.

kingcritical — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:44:21 -0000

Cool pic of Citi Field from the New York Times.

Beltran hits a laser.

kingcritical — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:52:49 -0000

Beltran hits a laser.

Open Thread - Game 78: Mets vs Yankees

kingcritical — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:00:42 -0000

Don't know where Eric is, but I'm throwing this game thread up here for your enjoyment. Let's go Mets!

Poll

Outcome of this weekend's series:

Insubordination! Chacon supended indefinitely

kingcritical — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:11:17 -0000

Insubordination! Chacon supended indefinitely

Astros pitcher Chacon attacks GM

Player suspended after exchange turns violent

"So at that point I lost my cool, and I grabbed him by the neck and threw him to the ground. I jumped on top of him, because at that point I wanted to beat his (behind). Words were exchanged."