Open Thread - Game 109: Mets vs Cubs (08/05/2005) on FSNY

by Eric Simon on Aug 5, 2005 6:27 PM EDT

Starting Pitchers


R. Hill Chi	vs.	T. Glavine NYM


0-0	Record	7-9
3.78	ERA	4.50
16.2	IP	128.0
18	K	56
7	BB	47
2	HR	8

Lineups
Chicago	New York
M. Lawton, LF	J. Reyes, SS
T. Walker, 2B	M. Cameron, RF
D. Lee, 1B	C. Beltran, CF
A. Ramirez, 3B	C. Floyd, LF
N. Garciaparra, SS	D. Wright, 3B
J. Burnitz, RF	M. Piazza, C
J. Macias, CF	C. Woodward, 1B
M. Barrett, C	M. Cairo, 2B
R. Hill, P	T. Glavine, P

So what do we do now? Is it Day 1 of meaningless games? Nomar is back in the lineup for the Cubbies (hooray!)

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Nice Picture

Is that the best you could get of the dude?

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 6:35 PM EDT reply actions

that's funny

It looks like he's gettin' a colonoscopy. Of course Glavine looks like Stan Laurel.

by Mr. Met on Aug 5, 2005 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Hahahahaha n/t

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Game On!!!!

Lets get the mutherfucer crunk!!!

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

Blue hats three days in a row, I'm shocked!

Why is Cameron back hittin second? Atleast he's not Ciaro, i would like to see DW hittin second though.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

F that

Beltran second, DW third...

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Jose!

Way to help the cause, Cubs!

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

18 game Hitting streak

only 39 more games to go

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Do you believe?

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I Believe!

With his speed he is going to have some great hit streaks over his career. This one is only the beginning.

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Around 8 p.m.,

I'll be finished with Daddy duties, so hopefully I can supply some Max mojo, although I no longer know if it matters.

By the way, any of you guys interested in what a woman (my wife) thinks of the Mets? Someone here awhile ago said it'd be good to get more "views from Venus," or something like that. Anyway, I suggested to my wife that she should sign up as "Wonderchick," but I think she just signed up as something ho-hum. (Not that "Max in NJ" is exactly catchy.)

Later, dudes ...

by BlueYonder on Aug 5, 2005 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

I said chic's

Like hot young female's, not your wife!!

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

LETS GO METS!

On the board!

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

Dammit Carlo's

Slide back into second man! When he does shit good he still seems to screw up.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

Tie game now

We should've had more in the first inning, thanks Carlo's.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

There goes

the perfect game, the no-hitter, and the shutout.

Let's go Mets.

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

piazza

looked like he was going to die running to the plate.

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

I love watching Piazza run

but not for the same reasons I love watching Reyes run.

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

Norm-ar

looks a little, er, confused

by Mr. Met on Aug 5, 2005 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

Finish Him!!!!!

I don't understand bunting Reyes, who's your best hitter right now and is impossible to double up.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

OK, this inning is getting ridiculous

Four runs in, guys on second and third, and no outs?

I'll take it. Let's go Mets!

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

That reyes steal

moves him into 14th all time moving him past outdoorsman extraordinare Kevin Mcreynolds

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

14th on the mets

of course, the kids moving fast but not that fast yet

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

All time?

Thats Crazy How many Career steals does he have?

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

on the mets

he has 68 so far

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Whats the all time record

Is it Mookie?

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

mookie had 281, followed by hojo w/ 202

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Isn't everything?

When you get right down to it, I mean?

by Mr. Met on Aug 5, 2005 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

that was a sick DP

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

yes it was

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

nice start

hopefully the bullpen doesn't blow it

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

If Glavine

doesn't go 8 with this lead, he doesn't wanna win in my mind.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 8:09 PM EDT reply actions

this is glavine

what he he done as a met to make you think we won't see the bull(shit)pen

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Nothing

but he's been watchin the last couple of games. He knows what has to be done for him to get a win tonight. 7-1 It's his game to lose.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

he needs

to go that long for us to have a chance tomorrow and Sunday as well. These guys desperately need a rest.

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

i know

but i won't count on it @ 52 pitches already here we go

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

All right, Glav

Way to take it to D-Lee.

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

nomar in the lineup?

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

Yep and

He's shown his non range at SS.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

needs to play 2b

maybe for us next year?

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Good Job Tommy

Don't give this lead back man.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

you know what sucks

Mets coming to town next week (San Diego) and I have to go to Baltimore/DC for work. AND Pedro is going to pitch against Peavy on Tuesday. That has the makings of a great game. AND Worst of all I have a great hook up at the Pads that gets me great free tix.

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon, kid

Cancel that trip!

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish I could

I need an identical twin that could go to my Tuesday meetings for me.

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Wendy's has Meetings?

I guess somebody's gotta count the bread.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

where do you work thats

so great, that you can bust on everyone

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I got to keep up with you man.

I heard a certain Taco Bell in the bx has a pimp employee (whose name starts with an E) moving Cheesy Gordita Crunch's like no other. So we are studying how Wendy's can adopt this strategy to appeal the Big Bacon Classic to a more Urban crowd.

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

My brother lives in San Diego

and he's going to Tuesday's game as far as I know. He definitely didn't want to miss a chance to see Pedro.

by BlueYonder on Aug 5, 2005 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Peavy pitching Sunday?

By the way, Peavy pitched this past Tuesday, so it looks like he's scheduled to pitch Sunday against the Nats. Or have they adjusted the rotation?

by BlueYonder on Aug 5, 2005 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

your right

i thought he pitched wed. So it will likely be pedro v chan ho. not as formidable of an opponent

by thekid on Aug 5, 2005 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

come on mike

catch the darn ball please

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

Glavine on waivers?

I would think we might get something good for him, or perhaps, just dump his salary.

by peeder on Aug 5, 2005 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

only a moron

would claim him with that salary

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Named Cashman?

by peeder on Aug 5, 2005 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

i suppose $man

might be desperate enough and have the $$$ not care that he his grossly overpaid

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

220 million

it would their payroll, 2X anyone elses

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

more runs

were gonna need em' yeah mike and woody

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

Nice 2-out rally we've got

But wait...our bullpen looms on the horizon.

by peeder on Aug 5, 2005 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

I love Sheffield

He hit it write on the head, the Media act like Jeter is great or some kind've leader. He might be a leader but he is not a great player. The Media never rip's Jeter and if he played anywhere else he would be just another dude.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

sheff a team player

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2005 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

In other News

Seem's like there was some funny play with the Jackson Jury, I told ya'll he was guilty. If that was me or you, they would've put us under the jail.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

So, how many former Red Sox players

are out there between the two teams?

Hmmm, Nomar, Todd Walker, Scott Williamson;
Pedro, Cliff, Minky, Offerman ...

I'm probably missing some people ...

by BlueYonder on Aug 5, 2005 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

glavine

whoops not yet, but we'll ship him over there this winter.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Aug 6, 2005 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Reyes now has

The second highest BA of the everyday player's

Wright .296
Reyes .281
Floyd .280

He's cooking 33 hits during the 18 game hitting streak.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

"We believe ... last to first"

Did you see the sign that guy in the stands was holding up?

Anyone agree?

by BlueYonder on Aug 5, 2005 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

Amen, Max

Here's to a better August than the first week.

Let's go Mets.

-King C.

by kingcritical on Aug 5, 2005 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Hell No!!!!

Lets think Wild card big boy.

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Good game boys!

I'm not going to sleep tonight, work, Falcons in Tokyo at 5, plus i gotta write my blog. 1pm game tamara on Fox, i expect 200 posts, even if i have to post em myself. I'll bring my C game tommorrow so i expect you guys to carry me, Later Guys!

"I never once seen you crank because i sleep threw you, what you need to do, is just admit ya luv me, because im a legend and this is gettin ugly" Bubba Sparxxx

by erik from the bx on Aug 5, 2005 9:59 PM EDT reply actions