Let's Go Mets!

[Snapolit1]

Metsies on an amazing unfathomable roll right now. I don't know how this insanity continues . . .but I hope it does. Been a long wait for this level craziness in Flushing.

The vibes at CitiField are insane. Steve Cohen was in the parking lot crashing tailgaiting parties and posing for pictures.

[bk400]

https://nypost.com/2024/10/10/sports...check-into-aa/

I will say that I feel badly for the Phillies fans. They are a proper fan base.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I still hate the Mets because of 1986, but that said it's a pretty exciting team and just shows you how unpredictable baseball can be.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I still hate the Mets because of 1986, but that said it's a pretty exciting team and just shows you how unpredictable baseball can be.

I was in law school in Boston in 86. I was well known as the big Met fan in my class. Was quite a scene. I watched most of the series by myself. Was very glad the Sox eventually won a WS. Really a terribly unfortunate deal for Buckner, who was a great player and a good guy.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I was in law school in Boston in 86. I was well known as the big Met fan in my class. Was quite a scene. I watched most of the series by myself. Was very glad the Sox eventually won a WS. Really a terribly unfortunate deal for Buckner, who was a great player and a good guy.

I was at the Boston games, it was great baseball even if the Mets won. I blame Calvin Schiraldi much more than Buckner, and the only thing worse was watching the repeat horror in Game 7. People tend to forget the Buckner play only tied up the Series, it didn't end it. The Sox had a 3-0 lead in Game 7.

I did hate them but in addition to the incomparable Gooden, they had some really good players who were fun to watch: Carter, Strawberry, Hernandez, Dykstra.

[bk400]

I am absolutely biased, but the 1986 Mets were the greatest team in history. The Red Sox put up a good fight, but even when the Mets were down 3-0 in Game 7, the outcome seemed inevitable.

Totally agree that Buckner took more of the blame than he should.

Well, Mets - Dodgers is going to be fun. When Yamamoto doesn't have the yips, he looks untouchable. He might be the key to the series for the Dodgers.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bk400

I am absolutely biased, but the 1986 Mets were the greatest team in history. The Red Sox put up a good fight, but even when the Mets were down 3-0 in Game 7, the outcome seemed inevitable.

Totally agree that Buckner took more of the blame than he should.

Well, Mets - Dodgers is going to be fun. When Yamamoto doesn't have the yips, he looks untouchable. He might be the key to the series for the Dodgers.

LOL disagree that it was inevitable, what happened is they brought back Calvin Schiraldi. I will never forget when they flashed to Rice smiling in the dugout after the Sox went up 3-0. I felt pretty good about the game at that point too, curse or no curse.

Pretty evenly matched teams, lots of stars. Sox were not exactly hurting with Clemens, Boggs, Rice and Evans, and Baylor still capable as well.