View from the Green Seats

Little Giants

piazzahit2 — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:53:01 -0400

When J-Nic told me he couldn’t make the game, I figured this was the perfect moment to continue the Farewell ...

Over/Under 120 Games

piazzahit2 — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:37:20 -0400

I promised that I would get back to regular posting once work had slowed down. Well, a draft of our ...

Over/Under Update at the 105 games mark

piazzahit2 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:19:54 -0400

There's no rhyme or reason to my updates anymore. That being said, after approximately 105 games, here's where we stand......

All Star Diary 2008 Style

piazzahit2 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:48:34 -0400

While in the office, my dad called me on my cell phone at about 8:15 PM and said, “Next year, ...

It's up to you New York, New York

piazzahit2 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:27:41 -0400

Now that the Subway Series at Shea and Yankee Stadium has come to a close, here’s a ...

All Star State of the Mets 7/14

WrightNow5 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:29:43 -0400

This week's recap includes my midseason awards, midseason 5 up/5 down, and a look back at all star history with a focus at the Mets that participated.

Shea Goodbye to the Subway Series

piazzahit2 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:07:31 -0400

I’m up against the clock, as the 7-pack has to turn it around quickly after a week and a half ...

Over/Under Update at the 90 games mark

piazzahit2 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:57:47 -0400

Alright, I'm just gonna come out and say that this hasn't been my top priority, and it's probably because my ...

State of the Mets 7/7

WrightNow5 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:43:26 -0400

Back to .500. Yippity doo!

State of the Mets 6/30

WrightNow5 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:34:45 -0400

Different week...same Mets team

State of the Mets 6/23

WrightNow5 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:32:22 -0400

As always, I apologize in advance for the typos.

State of Mike Rupp 6/16 (I've officially gone mad)

WrightNow5 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:03:02 -0400

What state are the Mets even in right now? Do they have a physical state? Can we put them through ...

State of the Mets 6/9

WrightNow5 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:26:51 -0400

Another tale of an excited Mets fan turned bitter after another week of baseball.

Double Dip

piazzahit2 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:07:06 -0400

In their infinite wisdom, the Mets ticket office scheduled two games for the 7-Pack within 4 days of each other....

State of the Mets 6/2

piazzahit2 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:30:09 -0400

What a difference a week makes. For a while, I was starting to think that the Mets only played ...

Over/Under Update (4) 5

piazzahit2 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:34:33 -0400

I know, I know, I've fallen behind. I'm sorry. Well hopefully my teams did better than I. So, with 5/16 of the season ...

Enough is Enough!

piazzahit2 — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:00:33 -0400

SCREW THE NEGATIVITY!!!!

SCREW THE MEDIA!!

SCREW THE NAY-SAYERS!!!

SCREW THE FAIRWEATHER FANS!!!

LET’S GET IT TOGETHER!!!!!

YA GOTTA BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lighten up everybody

piazzahit2 — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:11:21 -0400

Just thought I'd lighten everyone's mood with a little friendly conversation between Mike and me earlier today regarding our team:

Me: You know they actually charged people $12 to watch the game last night in a movie theater?

Mike: They should at least give half back.

Me: Like an apology, we’re really sorry about this team. You know, there seems to be a growing trend that this team (I’m refusing to refer to them by name) plays terribly during the week then kicks it up on the weekend.

Mike: I was putting together an armoire for 3 hours last night. Sadly, it was a much better experience than watching the Mets game.

Here is my recap for last night's game.

"And the show has reached a new low."

Seriously...that's all I am going to write.

Me: I just had “Tessie” by Dropkick Murphys on my iTunes. I want that feeling. That feeling that every game is a big party. Although, there is one line that I think applies to us as well, “Don’t blame us if we ever doubtcha, you know we can’t live withoutcha.”

Mike: The Mets just need to start working ovetime...so maybe one of these days they'll be taking care of business.

Me: I can’t even listen to that song right now. I used to play it on repeat. It’s like a song that reminds you of an ex-girlfriend. You couldn’t get enough of it, but once they break your heart, the very thought of that song makes you cringe. I really need the old Mets back.

Mike: I didn't want to have to go here...but I think you need this.

Some day somebodys gonna make you want to
Turn around and say goodbye
Until then baby are you going to let them
Hold you down and make you cry?
Dont you know?
Dont you know things can change
Thingsll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can you hold on for one more day
Thingsll go your way
Hold on for one more day

Me: SAY GOODBYE!!!!!

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well played, Mike, well played indeed.

That's all there is too it folks. Like Wilson Phillips (no, not our two catchers from the early 2000's) said, just hold on, things will go our way. Thank you Harold and Kumar for bringing that song back to life.

Happy Birthday?

piazzahit2 — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:36:11 -0400

There’s really not much I can say in regards to this game. It’s a tough pill to swallow. ...

State of the Mets 5/19

WrightNow5 — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:11:21 -0400

Overall Record 22-19

Week 7 record 3-3

After taking two of three from the Reds, the Mets welcomed in ...

Check Out the Joseph Abboud Factory Sale

piazzahit2 — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:42:42 -0400

Regular View from the Green Seats reader and brother to Little D, Damien, aka Johnny Jersey Drama aka D-Train on the blog asked me to post this.

Happy Birthday to Me!

piazzahit2 — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:35:59 -0400

So to keep up with our traditional birthday gifts, Frank bought two tickets for tonight’s Mets game for my birthday, which was yesterday, May 13.

State of the Mets 5/12

WrightNow5 — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:51:33 -0400

Overall Record 19-16

Week 6 record 3-3

The Mets continued their 6 game road trip with a series against ...

If Only You Knew the Power of the Dark Side!!

piazzahit2 — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:58:33 -0400

It’s been a week since I visited the Death Star and if D-Train doesn’t get his update he may ...

Over/Under Update 3

piazzahit2 — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:20:26 -0400

I can't believe we're already 30 games in. Where does the time go? Honestly? Well, here's hoping my picks did ...

State of the Mets 5/5

WrightNow5 — Mon, 05 May 2008 11:43:12 -0400

We started with a case of the Mondays this week. “You know Peter, if somebody said that at work, he’d get punched in the face.” The rain out is scheduled to be made up in August.

AT&T Park

WrightNow5 — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:08:21 -0400

I promise to get some pictures up once I load them onto my computer.

Poll

piazzahit2 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:24:00 -0400

I can't figure out how to post a poll here, but here's a thought from my cousin Bryan:

Which ...

State of the Mets 4/28

piazzahit2 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:08:33 -0400

State of the Mets: 4/28/08

Overall Record 13-11

Week 4 record 3-4

Filling in for Mike this week, I ...

WE OWN THE ROCK!!!

piazzahit2 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:31:51 -0400

It took many years for me to get to this point, but I can finally say it, the Rangers ...