[DiComo] One additional plight for the Mets: their plane last night was late getting to Atlanta. Following a significant delay, they didn't arrive at their Pittsburgh hotel until around 4:30 a.m.
Considering that Willets Point is an industrial hellscape without sewers, a population of 12 and is environmental toxic...
Besides Da Bronx is lovely. Woodlawn's the 33rd county of Ireland, plantanos maduros everywhere, unfortunately it does contain the giant parking lot that is the Cross Bronx.
Maybe I'm stupid but I never noticed this, but makes total sense now. Could be cool if the giants come out with a jersey that replaces red with the orange
It's blue white and orange because of the Dutch/New Amsterdam. The Mets technically got Giants Orange and Dodger Blue as an homage to the two teams that left.
The greys are the only ones most of us would let them mess around with. A road alt with a blue top could be ok.
Home HAS to be pinstripes. And then whatever the hell our City Connect is going to be.
Iām not from New York, im the only baseball fan in my family, and I became a Mets fan bc my favorite shirt when I was 7 was a Mets basketball jersey type shirt my parents randomly got me. I didnāt even get that choice dang it (no regrets, frankly, but still)
My tinfoil hat theory is that there was some rift in the space time continuum caused by the ball going under bucknerās glove. Since then the Mets have been cursed. The only way to undo the curse is to make the Buckner ball touch the Buckner glove. (I am insane because Iāve been watching this team for decades and Iām running out of hope and ideas)
Imagine us prior to 2021 (or 2018, if you count United): Braves had historic success in the 90s and 00s and only one title to show for it, the Hawks were barely a footnote, Falcons were the Falcons (still are), and the two major instate college teams had one national title between the two of them since the Carter administration (pretty sure? Title was 1980, would have been awarded early January, Reagan wouldn't have been inaugurated until 1/20/1981), and even that title was won by the less popular but clearly superior Institute.
Weāve had the bucket list goal of going to every MLB stadium so we usually make a weekend trip out of it. Last year was Pittsburgh during that weekend. I was not ready for that.
I mean I respect what other people are into. If you arenāt hurting anybody you do you. That said, seeing thousands of furries descending upon a city when you donāt expect it is still surprising.
I'm not much of a superstitious person, but this really does feel like a season where the baseball gods were like "fuck you in particular" to us. Every time something can go wrong for us; it does and does so horribly. This isn't even infuriating anymore; it's just soul crushing...
It took me a sec to figure out what was going on after reading the tweet, but the plane that took them from ATL to PIT was late getting to ATL.
Delta flies the Mets. Delta didnāt have a spare plane in fucking Atlanta of all places?
It's generally not in the interests of airlines to just have spare planes laying about ready to fly at a moments NOTICE. Regardless, the plane they flew, N652DL, was already at the airport since 5:30pm. It's more likely that the extended game meant that the original flight crew could no longer fly due to shift length restrictions.
But I'm also guessing so I could be off the mark.
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We got Atlanta then Houston then Miami. Youāre way good
It would help if the nationals could get a few wins...
It just keeps getting worse.
Or better, depending on your perspective.
I mean, Iām not mad about it. But it def keeps getting worse for them š¤£
We need to figure out who cursed the Mets. Itās not possible for one team to suffer this much.
At least this year nobody has caught foot and mouth disease or legionnaires yet.
Iām just scared that Boob un-cursed them right before our series
Yet.
The Mets itself is a curse that many of us subscribed to
Honestly, I respect New Yorkers who have to pick between one of the most storied franchises in sports history and the Mets and choose the underdog.
Growing up in Queens will do that to you, I was cursed from the first 15 minute drive we took from our old house to Shea in the 90s. Thanks a lot dad!
I'm so happy my family settled in The Bronx when we came to this country.
You realize those words have never been said before? I'll take being a Mets fan over having to live in the Bronx any day of the week.
Considering that Willets Point is an industrial hellscape without sewers, a population of 12 and is environmental toxic... Besides Da Bronx is lovely. Woodlawn's the 33rd county of Ireland, plantanos maduros everywhere, unfortunately it does contain the giant parking lot that is the Cross Bronx.
There are some really nice parts of the Bronx.
Their uniforms are the most boring in all of baseball
Easy to pick the Yankess when they have those fly ass uniforms. It feels like you pick the Mets because you want to cheer for an under dog.
The orange, white, and blue is the NYC colors, it's just that the teams who get it also get cursed.
knicks moment :(
islanders moment :(
Maybe I'm stupid but I never noticed this, but makes total sense now. Could be cool if the giants come out with a jersey that replaces red with the orange
It's blue white and orange because of the Dutch/New Amsterdam. The Mets technically got Giants Orange and Dodger Blue as an homage to the two teams that left.
The Yankees home jerseys are classic. The greys are too but they're boring
The greys are the only ones most of us would let them mess around with. A road alt with a blue top could be ok. Home HAS to be pinstripes. And then whatever the hell our City Connect is going to be.
Their uniforms are the most boring in all of baseball
i'd rather my parents had just beat me instead of imparting this fandom.
Yep. I chose the underdog because who doesn't love an underdog? Too bad the underdog never gets the victory (at least in my lifetime)
Iām not from New York, im the only baseball fan in my family, and I became a Mets fan bc my favorite shirt when I was 7 was a Mets basketball jersey type shirt my parents randomly got me. I didnāt even get that choice dang it (no regrets, frankly, but still)
I like the color blue.
My tinfoil hat theory is that there was some rift in the space time continuum caused by the ball going under bucknerās glove. Since then the Mets have been cursed. The only way to undo the curse is to make the Buckner ball touch the Buckner glove. (I am insane because Iāve been watching this team for decades and Iām running out of hope and ideas)
The only solution lies within the continuum transfunctioner, which will banish our opponents back to Hoboken
ZOLTAN!!
Probably their football counter part the Jets?
Good Lord, imagine being a fan of both these teams. Yikes.
I'm a Mets/Jets/Islanders fan. I'm depressed year round
I'd ask Nets or Knicks, but honestly... Does it matter?
Luckily I'm not a basketball fan too... Otherwise it would be Knicks.
Twinsies
Imagine us prior to 2021 (or 2018, if you count United): Braves had historic success in the 90s and 00s and only one title to show for it, the Hawks were barely a footnote, Falcons were the Falcons (still are), and the two major instate college teams had one national title between the two of them since the Carter administration (pretty sure? Title was 1980, would have been awarded early January, Reagan wouldn't have been inaugurated until 1/20/1981), and even that title was won by the less popular but clearly superior Institute.
Dang, sounds rough man, my city's teams wouldn't know, lollllll.
RAMBLIN' WRECK
Roger McDowell spitting at Kramer did it I think
that fucking magic loogie set us back forever
It's obvious -- Bill Buckner transferred the curse of the Bambino to the Mets
\*clears throat\*
This year I'd say blame The Knicks. But this is just lolmets.
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I have a 30 minute presentation ready to prove that you are wrong. Accept the truth.
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You'll always be wrong
Regardless, Iām proud of the plane and pilots for getting everyone there safe
Ya know Keith, what Iāve always wondered is with all these ball clubs flying around all season, wouldnāt you think thereād be a plane crash?
"Delay it again" - Delta attendants for this flight
"And pick up your fucking popcorn."
Poor guys. They still had to unpack their luggage from the plane, Sit in traffic and wash their uniforms.
Lmao. Imagining nimmo at the laundry machine jogging in place while it runs.
Weren't they told to take busses?
They're facing a team who just lost 2 of 3 to the fucking Athletics. They'll be fine
The Braves lost 2 of 3 to the fucking Athletics last week lol.
Maybe the Athletics are just that team
Got that š© in em.
We swept the A's :(
I meanā¦
Folks
Where's the flight? Shit. Line?
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Hello Jays fan
They just did that though....and look what happened
I have a suspicion that the Braves are also better at baseball than the Pirates.
Source?
Ron Howard: The Mets would not, in fact, be fine.
They almost came back!
That's ... generous
Man, when it rains, it really shits on the Mets.
This needs to be on a t-shirt
when itās sunny, it also shits on the Mets
Oh no! So we are going to lose by 5 today, instead of 3. The shame
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Weāve had the bucket list goal of going to every MLB stadium so we usually make a weekend trip out of it. Last year was Pittsburgh during that weekend. I was not ready for that.
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I mean I respect what other people are into. If you arenāt hurting anybody you do you. That said, seeing thousands of furries descending upon a city when you donāt expect it is still surprising.
I'm not much of a superstitious person, but this really does feel like a season where the baseball gods were like "fuck you in particular" to us. Every time something can go wrong for us; it does and does so horribly. This isn't even infuriating anymore; it's just soul crushing...
Cohen was like "I'm going to buy a ring" and the baseball gods took that personally.
alright you heard it here first NYM 4 - 30 PIT
The pilot refused to take off his paper bag hat
All the Delta employees were watching replays of that Ozzie Albies HR and forgot to get the plane ready.
So even the Mets plane is Mets-ing š¤£
Maybe they'll do the "just show up and play" strategy, arriving half an hour before game time, warming up, and jumping right into it.
I swear dicomoās pfp smile width is directly correlated with how shitty this team is playing
It took me a sec to figure out what was going on after reading the tweet, but the plane that took them from ATL to PIT was late getting to ATL. Delta flies the Mets. Delta didnāt have a spare plane in fucking Atlanta of all places?
It's generally not in the interests of airlines to just have spare planes laying about ready to fly at a moments NOTICE. Regardless, the plane they flew, N652DL, was already at the airport since 5:30pm. It's more likely that the extended game meant that the original flight crew could no longer fly due to shift length restrictions. But I'm also guessing so I could be off the mark.
One additional plight for the Mets: they are the Mets
It's OK. Pittsburg just lost 2 of 3 against Oakland. At home.
Ah yes the Atlanta airport...................................................................
Oh no multi millionaires had their first class flight delayed. Oh the humanity
You seem bitter. The season gotchu down?
as we all know, millionaires don't need sleep
Boot flavored ice cream
idk what your dessert preferences have to do with this, but cool!
lolMets
Oh noooo. Those poor guys!
At least they made it. I remember a few years ago, the Yankees slept on the floor of the airport.