Citi Field: Padres get all the 'firsts'

Some quick observations on the Padres 6-5 victory at new Citi Field:

• Jody Gerut: Good on ya Mate! Let us count the FIRSTS: Hit:Run:HR:RBI. Way to take the crowd out of it early!

• Wait a minute! Why are these JAGS so happy and High-Fivey!? That ball should have been fired right back on to the field....shouldn't it have been?
• The Friars have only played 8 games so let's not carried away with the accolades....but there's something going on here....and regardless of where we are at the 24/48/96 game marks, I think it's good.
• David Eckstein...he reached base four times on three hits and called a balk before even the umpire but that's not what stood out to me. It was his ten pitch AB where his walk was followed by a .......dead sprint to 1B! You just don't see that too often and when it comes from a two time World Series winner I think it brings two things to the table:
• Fire and inspiration.
• A much needed professional example.
  
• Walter Silva will continue to struggle to make it to the 6th...that may be OK though with Correia and Hill looking good. Here's to Jake and CY staying healthy!
• Jody Gerut/Scott Hairston monster could be powerful. I think Gerut needs to get the majority of the starts though. Situations permitting, Hairston can make a nice impact. Way to Christen Citi Field JG!
• Heath Bell got his wish: The 1st save in the new ball yard. Hoffy brought leadership and professionalism to pens past but HB is bringing fire and brimstone! I like it....what about you?
• The Mets arm patch is just really bad and Channel 4's Mark Grant astutely pointed noted, "....looks like a Domino's Pizza logo. You want bread sticks with that?" Could Mudcat Grant and I have been the only ones with the same thought? Research finds:
  

• Stephen Colbert thought the same thing back in January during his Tip 'o the hat/Wag of the finger Segment. Enjoy premium satire here: Click
  

For More Met Logo Bashing:
Mets inaugural Citi Field patch getting ripped on the web
[NJ.com]

"Wag of the Finger" RT's Longboard Grill "Tip of the Hat" Rocky's Crown Pub

In this segment, I would like to give a nod to one of the last great anchormen of our generation, Mr. Stephen Colbert. His genious has given us "The Word", "Better know a District", and most noteworthy of all, "Tip of the Hat/Wag of the Finger". Our purpose here will be to shed light on the great San Diego bars that are truly SAN DIEGAN (i.e. Charger/Padre) but also to "put on notice" those filthy establishments that cow tow to an eastern element, specifically a New England element. This is San Diego and we should not be subjected to the migratory patterns of the Northeastern Moron while trying to have a beer and watch a game. The proprietors of these establishments should be put on notice....

Without further adieu:

A "Tip of the Hat" to Rocky's Crown Pub located at 3786 Ingraham St. in Pacific Beach.
Everyone in San Diego knows that a quality burger will always be had at Rocky's but I didn't know how provincial they were until I received a fantastic text message yesterday. I was notified by a Charger/Padre fan that while seated at the bar, service was refused to his pal until he removed the ball cap he was wearing. Now this wasn't a mere matter of etiquette while dining but rather a nod to Rocky's loyal customers....Rocky's loyal SAN DIEGAN customers! The kid was wearing a Boston Red Sox hat, which we all know is tantamount to wearing a New England Patriots hat, so off it came before service could be rendered!

Now I'm sure you're thinking (besides...boy I need to hurry over to Rocky's!), what was a Charger/Padre fan doing with a kid wearing a Red Sox hat? Your concern is valid and you can be sure that my brother will be getting a stern talking to!!!!

So to Rocky's management and staff....Here's a tip of the hat to you!!!

And now for our "Wag of the Finger" (in addition to the one my brother will be receiving for fraternizing with the enemy):

RT's Longboard Grill on Garnet Ave. in Pacific Beach. I always loved "Longboards" and went there often back in the late '90s when it opened but had heard that recently it was a New England Bar. I found this difficult to believe but received confirmation and I have vowed to never go there again (unless it is to chant 18-1...18-1...18-1....actually... I might just be going there)! Rather than wax poetic about my disdain for this establishment I'll go ahead and just post the "Longboards" myspace page....you'll never be so disgusted in your life.....(scroll down and look to the right)....

http://www.myspace.com/longboardgrill

RT's Longboard Grill.....You've received our inaugural "Wag of the Finger". RT---you're on notice!

If you have any other Tips/Wags please post and share with your community....we all must know...