Mets Nipping at Washington's Heels

The Metsies sweep Colorado and are just one game back of the second-place Nationals. After three fantastic starts from Mejia, Harvey and Gee, we at the Mess have found that a new handshake is the reason why this rotation is coming together:

Ten Reasons To Be Excited for the Second-Half

1. Every time Matt Harvey takes the mound. Assuming he stops posing nude between starts.
2. Reuben Tejada is not on the 25-man roster and is still rehabbing. Or he’s in the minors. Or he’s been abducted by the Wilson Ramos Kidnappers. Wherever he is, his anemic bat and awful defense should stay put.
3. The renaming of the “Mendoza Line”. With Ike and his struggles apparently here to stay in Flushing, dare we suggest the “Davis Demarcation”?
4. The maturation of Juan Lagares. Thankfully he appears to be more Carlos Gomez than Fernando Martinez.
5. There’s a good chance that a line drive will hit Daniel Murphy knocking his clothes off and causing him to spin around in the air, officially completing the Charlie Brown/lovable-loser comparison.
6. Jenrry Meija.
7. CitiField advertising. With just one more advertisement on the outside of the stadium, it will be the most exploited 1.2 million square feet in the history of real estate.

   

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8. The potential September call-ups of Travis d’Arnaud, Noah Syndergaard and Rafael Montero.
9. It’s only a matter of time before Jay Horowitz accidentally tweets a pic of his 67-year-old shwance.
10. Four words: Jason Tyner Bobblehead Night

Down Time

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TERRY COLLINS: Hey... how you doin' buddy?

IKE DAVIS: I have 30 hits this season, batting .161... that's the lowest in the majors. How do you think I'm doing?

TC: You know what? Can I tell you what? You'll always be my little champion. My big little slugger.

ID: I'll keep that in my back pocket.

TC: Ike... part of my job as manager is making tough decisions. Delivering bad news.

ID: Tough gig.

TC: I know you're struggling, and I-

ID: Not hitting is bad enough. But every day, all I can think about is: 'Am I gonna get sent down? Am I gonna get sent down?' It's driving me outta my... fuck!

TC: Maybe a little time in Vegas is what you need. No pressure in Triple-A... get your mind clear.

ID: I'm just a slow starter. Remember last season? I did nothing for three months and then I had a powerhouse second-half. 32 taters and 90 RBI's. Put that in your microwave.

TC: I thought we should have sent you down last year. You got what it takes to play this game, Isaac, but you're a hot-head. The time to learn humility is now- while you're young- and you'll keep it with you for the rest of your career. No more arguing with umps, no more-

ID: Did you come here to tell me something or have you just lost what's left of your mind?

TC: We're sending you down, Ike. I wanted to tell you myself.

ID: No way! This is bogus, man!

TC: I think you're gonna come back stronger. I know it.

ID: So that's the way it is?

TC: Yes sir.

ID: One thing, TC: are you technically considered a dwarf or a pygmy?

TC: I gotta go, Ike. See you soon I hope.

Terry walks off toward the clubhouse.

ID: Hey Terry...

Collins stops and turns back to Ike.

ID: Fuck you.

Terry smiles and turns away.

TC: Give my regards to Siegfried & Roy.
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