Santana Throws The First No-Hitter In Mets History!!!!!!

[milladrive]

I think the June 10 release date is wrong. July 10 seems more likely - it's a Tuesday, when new DVDs usually go on sale (June 10 was a Sunday).

I definitely knew that a Sunday release was quite out of the ordinary. Ever since I was a kid, Tuesday was always the day new records arrived in the stores, and, as a Beatleologist, I've long known Tuesdays to be the usual day of media releases in the US while Friday is the usual day in the UK.

But within 24 hours of the listed June 10 posted release date, Amazon listed the item as "Sold Out; Place Order now and we'll ship when new stock arrives." About a day later, and as I write this, the Amazon page lists the caveat, "Usually ships within 1 to 3 weeks," which I've seen before regarding other items, and the page still lists the "DVD Release Date: June 10, 2012."

Amazon often gets copies of newly released media to ship early. So, it's possible that some folks who pre-ordered a copy received it a month early (hence, the "Sold Out" within 24 hours). However, I've also known them to list things inaccurately, and it seems reasonable to believe MLB.com, especially given that July 10 is indeed a Tuesday, and, as I say, Amazon is now listing it as "Usually ships within 1 to 3 weeks." Besides, it's currently listed on the "Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,453 in Movies & TV," and something this popular will most certainly be higher than that the week it's officially released. So, again, I tend to believe, although Amazon may have indeed had a limited number of copies to sell a month early, the official mass release date is July 10.

Whatever the case may be, as I posted previously, and as Shea Knight said, kudos to MLB and A&E Entertainment for getting this out so quickly. And, Gary, I too hope there are commentator options. Even if there are no radio options, I'm naturally hoping that the SNY telecast is used, but I'd sure be interested to see (or hear) the FSN Midwest broadcast with Cardinal announcers Dan McLaughlin, Al Hrabosky, and/or Rick Horton.

What does one have to do with the other? Not that I care about DVD's being released nor will I watch either, but Jeters is a lifetime achievment. Johan had a great night. I'll take the lifetime accomplishment any time.

Why the apathy?

[Paulypal]

But I'm just so happy they got it out--first of all, not to have it added after they gave Jeter's 3,000 hit a DVD release would've been a travesty--and got it out so quickly.

What does one have to do with the other? Not that I care about DVD's being released nor will I watch either, but Jeters is a lifetime achievment. Johan had a great night. I'll take the lifetime accomplishment any time.

[Shea Knight]

It says July 10th on the MLB website...

But I'm just so happy they got it out--first of all, not to have it added after they gave Jeter's 3,000 hit a DVD release would've been a travesty--and got it out so quickly.

I'm sure they'll have Gary's call, but it'd be great if they had Howie's as an alternate.

[Gary Dunaier]

I think the June 10 release date is wrong. July 10 seems more likely - it's a Tuesday, when new DVDs usually go on sale (June 10 was a Sunday).

[milladrive]

Wonder what audio will be on it. Hopefully all of 'em (Mets TV, Mets radio, StL TV, StL radio).

Out of curiosity, has anyone bought and received the DVD? If so, what's the audio? I'm still awaiting mine, but, as Gary wondered, I'm hoping there are options.

[Gary Dunaier]

Wonder what audio will be on it. Hopefully all of 'em (Mets TV, Mets radio, StL TV, StL radio).

[milladrive]

Santana's no-no will be released on DVD tomorrow, June 10. Took them only nine days to get it out. Excellent work.

[Captain Mac]

First, I need to make a correction. They indeed aired it again today at noon EDT, but I was incorrect about the second encore. That will take place Monday night (June 4) at 7:30pm.

Anyway, Captain Mac, I wouldn't charge you a cent. That's not my style. The problem is, though, I tried to record it today at noon, and, as much as I hate to say it, I don't have a DVR (except on my computer, of course). After recording it today on VHS, the quality was simply not worth archiving even at 2-hour speed. I think the digital standards that have become mainstream have simply made VHS obsolete, and with good reason.

So, like everyone else, I'm gonna have to wait until it's released on DVD, which I'm sure will be only a matter of a short time. It'll be either on the 12-disc 50th anniversary DVD box to be released in September or on a single MLB disc of its own. At that time, I'll be more than happy to offer copies to anyone who asks, free of charge.

Very nice of you to not charge but I would have insisted. Postage. Disc/tape. But only a long time Met fan would be so willing to share such a moment in our team's history. Thank you!

[drdg]

Gary came in the shape of the fan wearing his shirt that got to celebrate with Mets on the infield. That fan probably didn't even realize what was going on.

is this the ghost of gary carter


no it is just a


here's the story and tape

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/06/02/fan-crashes-johan-santanas-no-hitter-celebration/

[EasilyFound]

MD: I totally agree here...Does anyone have Howie Rose's call of the 9th inning of Friday's Johan Santana no-hitter?
That should be great to listen to...I have only seen and heard Gary Cohen's TV call...
This is definitely to be a SNY Mets Classic for all time...LI MIKE

Go here: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/video/pl...12578&c_id=nym

This clip includes all of the radio and TV calls of the final out, both Mets and Cards.

[Long Island Mike]

Everyone: I feel that this no-hitter should be dedicated also to all the Mets pitchers that have thrown one-hitters over time
beginning with Tom Seaver's almost perfect game of July 9,1969...I remember watching that game as a child with my family...

Johan Santana-no matter what happens during his Mets career-will always be remembered for this no-hitter and we all must
remember the other Mets players that helped make it happen with their fine play...I am in agreement with all here that the elusive
no-hitter has finally become a reality for the Mets-in their 50th Anniversary Year and we all celebrate...LI MIKE

[Long Island Mike]

How did Howie Rose call the final out of Friday's Johan Santana no-hitter?

THE UNTHINKABLE HAS FINALLY HAPPENED!!!!!!!!!!! :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud: :applaud:

PUT IT IN THE BOOKS !!

MD: I totally agree here...Does anyone have Howie Rose's call of the 9th inning of Friday's Johan Santana no-hitter?
That should be great to listen to...I have only seen and heard Gary Cohen's TV call...
This is definitely to be a SNY Mets Classic for all time...LI MIKE

[mandrake]

This may sound like a phony coincidence, but I do have first-hand testimony. After the top of the fourth, something inside me instinctively felt something stirring. I don't know why. After all, it's the Mets. However, I texted one of my childhood friends who today works in the front office at Madison Square Garden. The text read, "Johan is no-hitting thru 4." He wrote back, "Give me 8."

Now, he and I grew up together watching Met games, including the entire '86 postseason. He was now watching the game, and after a couple of messages back'n'forth regarding Santana's pitch count, I waited patiently and after the 24th out, I texted, "There's your 8."

He wrote back, "Fasten your seatbelt, Milla. We've never seen this before." Then the 9th unfolded and the rest is now history.

One for the annals.

I admit when I am wrong......NO WAY does Santana get traded from the METS. I thought he was gone in July since he is pitching so well.....but I admit i was WRONG. There I said it.

[milladrive]

This may sound like a phony coincidence, but I do have first-hand testimony. After the top of the fourth, something inside me instinctively felt something stirring. I don't know why. After all, it's the Mets. However, I texted one of my childhood friends who today works in the front office at Madison Square Garden. The text read, "Johan is no-hitting thru 4." He wrote back, "Give me 8."

Now, he and I grew up together watching Met games, including the entire '86 postseason. He was now watching the game, and after a couple of messages back'n'forth regarding Santana's pitch count, I waited patiently and after the 24th out, I texted, "There's your 8."

He wrote back, "Fasten your seatbelt, Milla. We've never seen this before." Then the 9th unfolded and the rest is now history.

One for the annals.

[milladrive]

Chalk? :noevil:

I am living in Texas but have been a Mets fan since childhood. What would you charge to send me a ccopy?
I am serious.

Unfortunately, I didn't record it. However, they'll be replaying it on SNY tomorrow at noon and then again at 7pm. I'll try to grab it and send you one. If by chance I don't get it, though, my gut says it'll be added to the 12-disc DVD 50th anniversary box scheduled for release in September.

What would you charge me to send a copy?

First, I need to make a correction. They indeed aired it again today at noon EDT, but I was incorrect about the second encore. That will take place Monday night (June 4) at 7:30pm.

Anyway, Captain Mac, I wouldn't charge you a cent. That's not my style. The problem is, though, I tried to record it today at noon, and, as much as I hate to say it, I don't have a DVR (except on my computer, of course). After recording it today on VHS, the quality was simply not worth archiving even at 2-hour speed. I think the digital standards that have become mainstream have simply made VHS obsolete, and with good reason.

So, like everyone else, I'm gonna have to wait until it's released on DVD, which I'm sure will be only a matter of a short time. It'll be either on the 12-disc 50th anniversary DVD box to be released in September or on a single MLB disc of its own. At that time, I'll be more than happy to offer copies to anyone who asks, free of charge.