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It’s the Endy of the World and I Feel Fine
(Photo by JMaldona)
After not playing in the Majors since June 19th of 2009, Endy Chavez’s career seemed to be coming to an end. After all, he was a slasher, a speedy fourth outfielder with the ability to steal bases and put the ball in play. While a useful player to have, teams often find these types replaceable, especially when they pass the age of 30.
Instead of wilting away Chavez has been a revelation since returning to the Rangers on May 14th. After going 0-for-9 to start the season, Chavez has gone 17-for-32 with 3 doubles, a triple, and two home runs. That’s the exact amount of extra base hits, in the same ratio to each other, that Chavez had in 161 at-bats for the Mariners in 2009. Chavez went 4-4 with a triple and an RBI in the Rangers 7-4 victory over the suddenly mortal Cleveland Indians.
A hot streak? Sure. But maybe Chavez is just making up for lost time.
As a Met’s fan, I am legally obligated to buy Endy Chavez a drink if I’m ever in a bar with him.
Good to see him doing well.
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This is from the day I fell in love with the Mets.
I was never a baseball fan growing up. Like many kids, it didn’t appeal to me that much. It’s slow and boring, etc. etc.
But, when I moved back to NJ, both my boss and roommate were huge Mets fans. So I fell into it, but didn’t really love it.
Then: Game 7, 2006 NLCS. This catch. Oliver Perez pitching the best game of his career. Also, most appropriately, the Mets loosing in heartbreaking fashion.
October 19, 2006. The day I fell in love with the Mets.
Now, fuck those American League assholes from the bronx.
Lets. Go. Mets!
