Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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The Curse Of Bob Murphy

SS

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I was watching highlights of the 2000 World Series last night and a few things came to mind.

1.  I have no attachment to that team or the players on it whatsoever.  I know this is controversial especially for a Mets fan, but that team just lacks something.  It's hard for me to get excited about Al Leiter and Todd Pratt.  Sorry, that's how I feel.

2.  It's funny to hear everyone talk about how historic that World Series will be, and how people will be "talking about this one in 40 years."  Somehow I don't think so.  It's kind of a forgetful one to be honest.  Sort of like the 1973 World Series - you tend to think of the season more than getting beaten by the A's.

3.  The black uniforms with black hats are so so so horrible.   It looks like a softball team showed up.  What were the Mets thinking?

4.  There's one significant Met who I think was on steroids.  I floated this once before but I know if I voice the name I will be lynched.  Deep down you know who it is, don't you?

5.  John Franco.  Why is he in camp?  Is he there to teach K-Rod and Putz how to shut down a team 1-2-3-4-5?  You know, sprinkle in a double and a walk just to keep it interesting?

6.  Bob Murphy.  Wow Murph was good.  I've kind of gotten used to Howie (he who sees 40,000 in the stands when there is clearly not) and all the Gary Cohen imitators they have trotted in and out - but Murph was so much better, which leads us to...

THE CURSE OF BOB MURPHY.

With no Murph there can be no happy recaps.   The ending must always be a disaster since Murphy isn't there to happily recap it.  How could the Mets have gotten into the playoffs on September 28th without Bob to tell us about it.   No, the team is destined to have Howie Rose express disappointment.

How can the Mets solve this?  I don't have any ideas.   A Murph-bot?   Have the production guys whip up a "The Happy Recap" intro for Mets Extra?  Get rid of Willie?  Oh wait they did that last one - I'm pretty sure that's what the curse was all along.


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5 Responses to "The Curse Of Bob Murphy"
Jeff said :
February 24, 2009 at 8:50 AM
I agree with you about the 2000-ish teams. There were very few players to get excited about, especially compared to now. I'm a longtime fan who has gotten to know the players in the late 60s, early 70s, and mid-80s. I have the same feeling about the team now, that it is special.

Having said that, I do think that Howie Rose and Gary Cohen are great successors to Bob Murphy. They do their homework, know all about the players, and bring an excitement to the game that is befitting the best broadcast legacy in baseball. I don't buy the curse concept in this case.
Anonymous said :
February 25, 2009 at 6:48 AM
what is your problem, must you complain about everything, your worse than joe beningno, i dont like the black unis that much either but i dont obsess about it, i loved the 99 team more but i was excited about 2000 team whats wrong with al leiter and todd pratt, i know hes an announcer for the yankees but he still in the top ten met pitchers of all time, and you can argue that he pitched the best regular season game in mets history the shutout against the reds to put them in the playoffs, basicly im saying i know alot of stuff they do makes ya mad but lighten up once in a while
SS said :
February 25, 2009 at 8:25 AM
Hi Scott, thanks for the visit. I personally don't feel attached to the 2000 team. Personal opinion. I felt like the 84-88 teams were my guys, and I'm starting to feel that way about this bunch of Wright/Overreyes/Maine/Murphy.
Anonymous said :
February 26, 2009 at 12:55 AM
i agree i like the mid-80's team better and i like these guys better than the 2000 team but i think its a little harsh to say you didnot get exited about them any way thats my opinion
thank you
Anonymous said :
February 26, 2009 at 12:57 AM
oh and one last thing he not overrated he the most exiting player in mets history

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