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[LJ11]

seriously, how does $200 million get you 33% of the Mets??? i really don't get it.

shit, they want a $100 million just to put a roof over the tennis court at arthur ashe stadium lol

Well it depends on what sources you believe.

Einhorn has an option to buy a 60% stake within 3 years. That option expires if the Wilpons repay the 200m, but Einhorn keeps the 33% stake. TVM/OC aside he's getting his stake for even less, IF Rubin's sources are on the money that is.

 

[The Frankman]

... I think he was joking, but good info though.

 

[LJ11]

... I think he was joking, but good info though.

It's only good info if it turns out true.

The deal as described is incredibly one sided, sounds too good to be true.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Home run #20 for Bautista.

It's not even June.

 

[vas_a_morir]

Home run #20 for Bautista.

It's not even June.

When you think about how Barry Bonds hit 73 home runs in a season, it blows the mind. Even WITH steroids.

 

[cuevas. PhD.]

Home run #20 for Bautista.

It's not even June.

Looks like we'll have a low scoring game today.

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Why do the rangers put their faith in these shitty bullpen pitchers. Fuck...

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Thank you, Edwin Jackson, for throwing a fastball that catches a lot of the plate on an 0-2 count.

 

[Windu]

Home run #20 for Bautista.

It's not even June.

he is about 5 games behind Bond's pace. Bonds hit #20 on the 39th game of the season (he actually hit 18, 19 and his 20th HR that day), Bautista is at 44 games. But bonds only had 162 PA, Baustista is at 200 PA.

Bonds hit a HR about every 8 PA through his 20th HR. He finished the year with a HR about every 9 PA (664 PA)

Bautista has hit a HR about every 10 PA through his 20th HR.

 

[Sharp]

Pudge getting the YOTU benefit.

Oh, wait, he actually made the tag.

 

[Fenix]

Wow... Juan Rivera, amazing AB.

 

[Sharp]

Is Rob Johnson the worst defensive catcher in the major leagues?

 

[cuevas. PhD.]

Thank you, Edwin Jackson, for throwing a fastball that catches a lot of the plate on an 0-2 count.

Don't worry the best bullpen in the history of baseball has his back.

PAULY PUALY PUALY!

 

[SaskBoy]

Fuck Rivera didn't even try to catch that ball.

 

[bigtroyjon]

Home run #20 for Bautista.

It's not even June.

Sosa hit 20 hr in a month that one year.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Nice to see Ubaldo waited until three days left in June to reveal he'd been pitching hurt since spring training. He's got a hip flexor and a groin issue. What an ass.

 

[Jangocube]

Wandy on the DL.

Astro's top prospect, Jordan Lyles, called up to replace him in the rotation.

 

[The Frankman]

Nice to see Ubaldo waited until three days left in June to reveal he'd been pitching hurt since spring training. He's got a hip flexor and a groin issue. What an ass.

Why do the rangers put their faith in these shitty bullpen pitchers. Fuck...

Dammit check your PMs, people.

Sharp, do you have MLB 11: The Show? We are doing a MLB-GAF League starting late next week. Here's your best shot to have the Nationals win a title!

 

[cuevas. PhD.]

One for Seven. Great Day.

 

[LJ11]

The Inquisitor isn't even in the states right now. Why are you bothering him?

 

[Fenix]

Thank fuck that's over.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Fuck you Fox for "nationally" televising 6 games tonight.

 

[vas_a_morir]

Fuck you Fox for "nationally" televising 6 games tonight.

I wonder what parts of the country get what.

 

[CygnusXS]

From ESPN:

Einhorn has agreed in principal to purchase roughly 33 percent of the team for $200 million, which will infuse cash and keep the organization solvent in the immediate future. In three years, according to the source, Einhorn has an option to up his stake to 60 percent, although principal owner Fred Wilpon and his family have an opportunity to block Einhorn from gaining that majority stake.

The source said the Wilpons can stop Einhorn from gaining the majority share essentially by returning Einhorn’s initial $200 million investment yet allowing him to keep the 33 percent share of the team.

Confirmed by the NYTimes.

What a steal. And if he takes control of the Mets he takes control of SNY too. Crazy.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Fuck you Fox for "nationally" televising 6 games tonight.

We get Halos game on FOX while MLB prob gonna blackout Dodger game..

edit: ump tweak a cav/ankle moving...ouch

 

[JABEE]

From ESPN:

Confirmed by the NYTimes.

What a steal. And if he takes control of the Mets he takes control of SNY too. Crazy.

So he gets to keep 33% of the Mets for loaning them $200 million. If they don't pay it back in three years he increases his equity in the company to 60%. In three years he will either get 33% of the Mets for the cost of the loan or majority control of the Mets for $200 million. That's a great deal. I have to wonder if MLB somehow limited the Mets' options when selling part of the team. I wonder if they could have gotten a better deal from a much less ideal owner choice in MLB.

 

[The Frankman]

The Mets chose the minority owner they wanted, I think they wanted to do it this way because every other person wanted a piece of SNY outright. SNY is a cash cow and they're confident they can pay off Einhorn so he doesn't get any of SNY.

 

[Sanjuro]

I fucking hate FOX. Was about to flip my shit when they sent my broadcast to Minnesota instead of Detroit. Thanks for telling me there was a rain delay...you cunts.

 

[jakncoke]

almost back to .500!

 

[The Frankman]

Pelfrey's Home-Road splits are astonishing... it's not the dimensions though. He pitched in pitcher's parks on the road.

 

[The Frankman]

Jose Reyes leadoff double exciting. thrilling. exciting. Exciting. Thrilling. EXCITING. THRILLING! THRILLING!THRILLING!THRILLING! OH BAH GAWD SKITTLES...

 

[The Frankman]

Justin Turner RBI single. START THE JUSTIN TURNER GINGER CLONING PROCESS

 

[tyguy20204]

Brewers win with a walk-off suicide squeeze courtesy of Jonathan Lucroy, AKA National League All-Star Catcher!

 

[The Frankman]

Wow this strike zone is big early. It better stay that way...

Also Jason Bay still sucks.

 

[The Frankman]

... Ryan Howard has his back foot out of the batters' box. I can see it on TV.

 

[sf2fanatic]

wtf aNGELS signed Russell?

 

[Cathcart]

Nice camera choice there, Fox. No idea what happened at 3rd until the replay.

 

[The Frankman]

... really Pagan? Why are you stealing 3rd? Reyes I get but not you, especially coming off injury. Basically Mets have to get runs any way possible but not be reckless.

 

[The Frankman]

Another multihit game for Reyes. Is he still not a great player Mitch Williams you dumbshit?

 

[The Frankman]

Seems the only way to get Turner out is to have hit try to protect runners stealing.

Bay can you not strikeout/hit a weak grounder here with Reyes at 3rd?

EDIT: HOLY SHIT WHAT DID I JUST SEE?

 

[Cathcart]

Looked like that was going to be really bad for the Mets for a second.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

How terrible must Bronson Arroyo be? Facing the Braves is usually a slumpbuster for shitty pitchers.

 

[The Frankman]

Looked like that was going to be really bad for the Mets for a second.

You act like it still won't be. This is Pelfrey's rap; usually he gives up a little single and he loses all focus and allows a huge inning. This time it was a legit double, but still this is where he usually makes a egregious mistake/error.

 

[Cathcart]

I meant long term.

Also, why has nobody murdered Joe Buck yet.

Rauuuuuuuul

 

[The Frankman]

And so it begins. 0-2 and loses him.

 

[dvolovets]

Anthony Swarzak is pitching a no-hitter through 5?

 

[The Frankman]

Pitcharound to Ruiz is probably the best thing to do. Get Hamels and move on.

EDIT: I have no idea of the lineup LOL.

EDIT 2: *sigh* No words... just no words.

 

[Cathcart]

Hahawhat.

 

[The Frankman]

I see the decision to not buy tickets to this game was justified. Pelfrey is what GAF Mets fans know he is. Get him through 5-6 and warm up the pen.

 

[Cathcart]

Carlos Ruiz is the best dude.