Keith Hernandez falls asleep during broadcast

This one has been making the rounds, but it's pretty funny so I thought I'd post it anyway.

Fan Art: Nic Cage as Ed Hearn

From the website Nic Cage as Everyone.

Video message from Wally Backman

New manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones.

The Dr. K. rap

Fantastic.

Proposed new Mets uniform

Found this design for a new Mets jersey over at MetsBlog. I like it. Created by Matthew Weiler, it's clean and simple with a nod to the glory years of the 80s. Hopefully, the front office is listening.

Hire Wally Backman petition

We all want Wally Backman back...man...right? The Mets are thinking about hiring him as a minor league manager. We think they could use a little pushing, so go sign the Hire Wally Backman petition.

At home with Keith Hernandez

Newsday's Neil Best visits the Hernandez residence and gets a little peek into Mex's surprisingly quaint home life. Example:

"Hernandez removed the copy of Moby-Dick from his collection and announced one of his offseason plans: Joining [his wife] in reading the book.

Aloud."

Read the entire story here.

Financial Genius Len Dykstra unloads mementos

Looks like Len Dykstra's financial situation doesn't seem to be getting any better. He's currently auctioning off most of the plunder from he pre-stock trading days.

Some of the best stuff:

- Dykstra’s 10-karat World Series ring, symbolic of the Mets’ stunning defeat of the Boston Red Sox. Valued at $20,000, the ring bears the Mets logo, Dykstra’s name and No. 4, and the words “New York Mets, 1986 World Champions, 116 Wins.”

- Dykstra’s replica World Championship trophy, a foot-tall “glorious, glittering prize” inscribed with his name.

- Dykstra’s home run ball that won game three of the 1986 National League Championship Series.

- His 1990, 1994 and 1995 All-Star Game rings.

via Can't Stop The Bleeding

Keith Hernandez to make Seinfeld return?

In Keith's recent interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, the subject turned to Seinfeld, as it always does. Here's what he had to say:

Malone: I read that the Seinfeld cast is going to be on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm…

Hernandez: What’s that?

Malone: The Larry David show on HBO.

Hernandez: Oh yeah, I read something about that.

Malone: As a Seinfeld veteran, can you get yourself in on that?

Hernandez, : Oh no, no, I’m out.

Malone: No more acting?

Hernandez: I never really pursued acting as a career. I was in New York and we won the World Series and it’s amazing what things do. Things just kind of fell in my lap when I said I was retired. But I never took acting lessons and never went out and did auditions to actively pursue acting as a career. I just had fun with it and took advantage of the opportunity, and it’s been a wonderful experience.

Malone: How much longer do you figure you’ll be announcing games for SNY?

Hernandez: I don’t like to look far into the future. I’m enjoying my work. I don’t see myself retiring or not doing this in the near future. You never know how you’re going to feel 5-6-7 years down the road, or even three years down the road. But I’m enjoying what I’m doing and have no thought about packing it in.

Wally Backman needs a promotion

Found this audio of Wally Backman ripping his team apart after their first loss of the season. Gotta love this guy. This is the fire that won us a championship in 86. Still looking for similar audio of Jerry Manuel.

[Caution: Back when I used to work, this would have qualified as NSFW...I'm not sure how general office decorum has evolved in the last six weeks, so play at your own risk.]

[Thank you Mets Today]

The Baseball Boogie Bunch

Mets in Los Angeles tonight. Remember the bitter "theme song" rivalry of '86? This one's special. Every player gets a verse and a satin jacket.

Wild Boys: 1986 Mets

Q: How many videos are floating around the internet that pair footage of the 86 Mets with an awesome song from that era?
A: I don't know, but I'm gonna find out...and post them all here.

A few days ago we brought you a Glenn Frey-inspired homage to the glory years. Today we have "Wild Boys" by Duran Duran. Enjoy.

1986 Mets + Glenn Frey = Pure Magic

I found this little piece about the 1986 Mets (soundtracked by Glenn Frey) on a website called "Youtubes." This is really too awesome for words...

The Wright Stache

Saw this the other day. Moving. I think this may have lead to my renewed posting.