Upon receiving the news that comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be sitting in on the Mets television broadcast booth this evening on SNY, I began to think about what new material he may try out alongside Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and of course, Keith Hernandez.
Here are a few preview observations we may hear from Seinfeld tonight. Also, nothing new to report on the developing story that Mr. Met may be Seinfeld’s next interviewee on “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”
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“For the first time in 21 years… people are actually saying, “I wanna be a pirate!”
What’s the deal with WAR? Apparently it stands for ‘wins above replacement?’ It’s very confusing… are wins above being replaced?
– I’m pretty sure the sabermetricians came up with the name “WAR” just to fight with the old-school guys. You don’t come up with a name like “WAR” if you’re just looking for a friendly discussion.
(On former Giants closer Brian Wilson) – “What ever happened to the guy with the beard? Brian Wilson. I think if he ever shaved on a plane… he’d be the first person to ever clog that black hole of a drain.
– If I ever again ask, “Who is shaving on the plane?” I would hope it’s Brian Wilson!
Since the last time I was here, another comedian, Bill Maher, bought a minority ownership in the Mets. We’re really just trying to make this team comedic in other ways than just on the field.
(On the TV commercial featuring Mr. Met and the Philly Phanatic going out to lunch) – “What do you think those two were talking about?”
(On Miley Cyrus) – “I never thought there’d come a time where I’d say, “You know who I miss? Lady Gaga.”
Managers barely last a season anymore in baseball because they always have to focus on the now. Win now. Make a move now. Yet I can't see Terry Collins having a “serenity now” motivational poster hanging up inside his office…
Daisuke Matsuzaka has done it. This guy has found a way to slow down this country’s slowest moving sport… He picks up the ball, he puts down the ball. He’s ready, he’s not ready. He’s like the bladder of a septegenarian.
(On Bryan Cranston’s success in Breaking Bad, who played dentist Dr. Tim Whatley on Seinfeld) – “I hear he’s an anti-methite now…”
(On the struggles of Mets 1B Ike Davis) “Everybody likes Ike… except for batting average.”
(If a certain Giants infielder gets an at-bat in today’s game) “Hello (Nick) Noonan”
(From Craig Calcaterra’s “HardBallTalk.com” post today: “What’s the deal with sacrifice bunts? I mean, who are these people calling for them all the time? The only thing you sacrifice is your chance to score some runs.”)
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