Open Thread - NLCS Game 2: Mets vs Cardinals (10/13/2006) on FOX

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 4:59 PM EDT in Game Chatters Comment 242 comments

The team. The time. The playoffs. The contest.

Let's go Mets!

Follow the game online (opens in new window):
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Other Game Chatters:
- MetsGeek.com
- Baseball Think Factory
- Viva El Birdos

Notes:

This is the Endy shirt:

It has come up against six opponents, and six times the Mets walked away victorious. I'm not really a superstitious person, but you can be sure that I'll be wearing it, untouched by detergent of any kind, until the Mets come up short. Endy shirt will really earn its money tonight if the Mets come away with a win. Chris Carpenter is tough. Beatable, but tough. The Mets won last night without any help from the bat (or legs) of Jose Reyes. Look for him to have a big impact tonight.

UPDATE: Oh Endy Shirt, what did I do to deserve this? To the wash with you!.

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Go you Mets!

Here's hoping that Will Leitch is there tonight. Between him and the Endy shirt, we just may have the mojo to overcome the Carp.

"He even tried to pimp it," Floyd said. "He's got no pimp." Said Wright: "I don't even know what that means."

by Billy Everyteen on Oct 13, 2006 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Eric,

You stink.

But it smells good to me!

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

enn-dee si

It's hard not to feel an affinity for Chavez, a player who always greets people with a huge smile and warm, brown eyes. With his locker in the clubhouse bordering Carlos Beltran and Carlos Delgado, Chavez often is dwarfed by the two superstars, and he's usually spotted before games sitting alone playing golf on his handheld Playstation video game.
Teammate and catcher Ramon Castro, who was playing for Puerto Rico four years ago in the Caribbean World Series, witnessed how the fans embraced Chavez. Castro said it's because Chavez always plays hard, is aggressive, and is one of those guys who "likes to get dirty and dive, steal a base and everything."

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs2006/news/story?id=2623461

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

let's go Mets!

Hope the lucky shirt can carry us through tonight. I am supposed to be hosting a large group of people for dinner at my house tonight. Instead, I am cooking dinner and then watching the game, and my friends can eat and watch with me or leave me alone. I'll be damned if a social life will keep me from seeing this game.

But my posting may suffer for it.

by anonymous on Oct 13, 2006 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm off to Shea

The Mets are three for three when I've been there to cheer them on this postseason.

The Mets are four for four since the second season started.

Coincidence? I think not.

Let's go Mets!

[Citizens Bank Park] is a paradise of cheap homeruns. -Gary Cohen

by kingcritical on Oct 13, 2006 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Watching the other league now

If the Mets play the Tigers in the fall classic, it could either be ugly or a series for the ages.

"Choo-Choo, what's your wife's name?" "Mrs. Coleman"

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Oct 13, 2006 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hat vs. Shirt

Hat's still an unbeaten winner too, Eric.

It's funny; I am one of the least superstitious people you'll ever meet, but when the Mets enter the playoffs I become a different person. I snap at people left and right, I'm always on edge, and I become the most superstitious person in the world.

by Alex Nelson on Oct 13, 2006 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Same here

but Friday the 13th is one I believe in. (First date with the ex-wife - but that's not important now.)

However, I did drive the car today, and I made it home alive, so I consider that a decent start.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ass Cheeks!

Eric the ass cheeks are going to get me fired! I have to be careful at work and I can't post at home lest the little lady see the booty.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ass

Yea, that ad as expired yet it continues to haunt us from its grave. I have an e-mail into Blogads to have it removed.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's get it on!!

It's go time.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Appearently Poo needs some tissues for his tears

Being he took an 0-fer off a pitcher isn't that good.

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 Oct 13, 2006 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great inning

Three up, three down. Mets' pitching continues to do a great job at keeping guys off base when Pujols comes up.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I have confidence in Maine to match Carp pitch for pitch, plus its cold so that usually advantage pitchers.

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 Oct 13, 2006 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boo

Were the fans booing, or were they saying "Boooo-holes"?

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Quality Smithers reference

Also, lucky for us our right fielder hasn't been dead for 130 years.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was saying Booo-holes

by The Irresistable Force on Oct 13, 2006 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure you were Hans

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

THE MONSTER IS OUT OF THE CAGE!

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No, THE OTHER MONSTER IS OUT OF THE CAGE

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Double

I was going to say a grounder to the right side by Lo Duca, but he went with the bunt.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Carp, runs at a premium make them play from behind

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 Oct 13, 2006 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can see Carpenter's frackin' brain stem

can't they get a little closer to his gum-smacking face?

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WOOT!!!!

Delgado!!

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Me likey!

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This Carpenter

Is no savior.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Blam

I got that.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

del-gone-oh

umm, that's awesome.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Delgoneooooooooooooooooooooo

How great is this guy.

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 Oct 13, 2006 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ka-boom!!!

I love this game!

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MVP so far

Delgado.

Close second, the beach ball guy.

Make the most of it Wright.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

"This is not Chris Carpenter's stuff."

Brilliant - how about ol' Joe Buck coming up with something good, like "Well whose stuff is it then, Blanche? Whose stuff is it?"

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Carpenter

forgot his stuff in St Loo, so he had to borrow the junk that Jason Marquis throws. Jason's parent's keep his "stuff" in the basement of their Staten Island home.

letsgo mets

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carp is imploding

he can't throw a strike. TLR may have to get into that pen of his early. Mets are on a mission right now.

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 Oct 13, 2006 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And it's bad when these Mets smell blood.

w00t!

"Choo-Choo, what's your wife's name?" "Mrs. Coleman"

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Oct 13, 2006 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

they are like Bears and menstruating women.........

http://www.yellowstone-bearman.com/menstruation_data.html

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow what a comment

Nomination material

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 Oct 13, 2006 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pitch Counts

After one inning:

Maine: 9
Carpenter: 26

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If Maine gets out of this,

this series is as good as over.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I know it's a little early to say that

but I have a friend who knows a guy whose sister is a psychologist.

So.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

man

I think Belliard just did Maine a favor.

That pitch looked way high.

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice vertical from Delgado there

what'd he get - 3, 4 inches off the ground?

Hey, I know, it's ok.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hard to be too hard on Maine for that

The strikezone is absolutely random tonight, and Delgado giveth, Delgado taketh away.

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yea

Looking at MLB Advanced Gameday, Maine threw five clear strikes to Edmonds and somehow managed to walk him. This umpire is a complete joke.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still have that shirt on?

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yea

It actually wouldn't come off if I tried at this point.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope we can continue to work over Carpenter

because once he gets settled in, he can be tough. He started out badly in his game against the Wadres but then ended up winning it.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Happy thoughts - happy thoughts!

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Endy!!

My boy!!

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dang fans and balls boys out there

causing all kinds of trouble.

Endy's awesome though - and nice bunt.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Super positive sign

Endy's hit indicates that Carpenter hasn't settled down. Let's rock him for a few more here.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Reyes says

"I am the chaos bringer, fear my wrath!"

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That sounds like that ESPN guy

calling a homer - the same guy who does that Progressive Insruance commercial.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kenny Mayne

FWIW

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's the fella.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I made it up

But you're right it does have a Kenny Mayne ring to it.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

His catchphrases

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jose's workin' on the first post-season cycle.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pitch Counts

Thru two innings:

Maine: 43
Carpenter: 42

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if Maine's just nibbling too much

or if this ump seriously sux. Or both, maybe.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ump

This is probably the most atrociously-called strike zone -- on both sides -- that I have ever seen. Just absurd.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

shite

shite shite shite

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

damn

I guess the jalopy still has a few miles on it

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey McCarver you el-retardo

Willie probably wants to keep his powder dry for tomorrow - oh finally, Buck is cluing in.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ridiculous

cards got lucky on a delgado error in the second. maine nearly got pooh out (i think reyes coulda had that if DW wasn't there) before walking him.

Was willie supposed to pull Maine before the edmonds hr?

I hope WR calls him a jackass during the interview.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

McCarver

is a feebleminded buffoon.

He got the missed tag on Wright wrong earlier.

I'm starting to feel Morgan might be an upgrade, but I know that can't be right.

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I never mentioned this last night

but McCarver and Buck didn't shut up about how you lose so much power with Floyd out of the lineup.

Floyd SLG, 2006: .407
Chavez SLG, 2006: .431

When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Oct 13, 2006 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Buck, highly informed

"Valentin had a good April"

His stats? 3/22 .273 OPS

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the stache

needs to find his bat.

letsgo mets

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Molina

All I'll say is Maine better get Molina out here.

by Alex Nelson on Oct 13, 2006 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Who the hell am I?

Idiot Giants fan backing the only NL contender...um...worth backing.
Two questions:
What did Pooholes say re: Glavine
and
What happened to I Love Lastings Milledge?
That was HILARIOUS!

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Big Al

said something like Glavine was "not good, not good at all" last night after the game.

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

'Tis Better To Be Silent , And Be Thought A Pujols

Than to open your yap and remove all doubt.

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Think this way:

It's a tie game in the 4th, with a 25yr old rookie vs. the reigning Cy Young.

I'll take that.

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LoDuca

Throws a nice curve...unfortunate target tho...

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chris Duncan

Looking stupid with the bat...and the dip in th' beard.

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Luis Gonzalez

needs to flip these clowns over the railing and take the booth for his own.

Yes, he's a submariner. We get it.

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Isn't that nice

Broadcasting for the vision impaired

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Bradford

Who'd have thought he'd be getting key outs against lefties in the playoffs when the season started.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

chad brad

nice inning

runs please!

letsgo mets

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That Homer drinking beer was kinda funny.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Delgonoooooooooooooo squared

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 Oct 13, 2006 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

writing his name in history

DELGADO!

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Don't eat the yellow history, by the way.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

those who forget their history

are doomed to repeat it.

yes, carpenter, you buck-toothed yokel, I mean you.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I miss Mike Jacobs.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that's not delivery

it's del-gon-oh!!!!!

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Heh!

Carlos DelHomero!

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Edward G. Robinson says

"Where's your Messiah now?"

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If Rocky was in this trunk,

would I stick a sword through it, like this?

Or would I throw it down the stairs, like this?

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you might rabbit

you might

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whew

I'm glad somebody picked up that reference.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm right there with ya

the rest of these guys must have been reading books while we were watching bugs.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

DelGODoh says

"I AM....WHO I AM."

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hello playoffs

Boom! it is me Carlos!

I have come to smash baseballs and midwestern dreams.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow...

Willie CAN smile.

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ronnie Belliard...

Rafael's son?

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hey mccarver

why isn't larussa pulling carpenter? chew on that for 20 minutes.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Carpenter

Hit on Tony's wife

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he figures

that his bullpen isn't going to really do any better than Carp, so stick with the probable NL Cy Young.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ok with me

I like scoring runs!

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Green says

"Let my people go to the World Series."

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he's growing

playoff curls for the orthodox fans

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Disc Set Nominee

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

heh.

Reyes and peyes.

by anonymous on Oct 13, 2006 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alright Stache

get a hit now or it's back to fluffing for you.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he's become an automatic

out, has the league caught up to him now again.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I always figured

A well groomed stache like that would be getting fluffed, not doing the fluffing. Do you have experience to the contrary?

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He got promoted, ok?

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scene: hot motel room in PR

director: young man you have an athletic body and are without peer in your ability to fluff the actors. however, if you could grow a handsome moustache, I can make you a star.

young jose valentin: i can do!

director: can you bunt?

young jose valentin: i can not do.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Disc Set Nominee !!

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

I'm not even sure what to make of that.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The greatest fake biopic ever

That's what ought to be made of it at least. He could play himself, that's how convincing that stache is.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He could play both parts

running from a standing position around the back of the chair, and up again, etc. He might need a removable mustache, however, to apply to the face of the director.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

couldn't remember the html to link photos

http://www.anytimecostumes.com/Merchant2/graphics/moustaches/01265385.jpg

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, well, after taking a look at your link

I can only say, "Thank God for that."

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah boy

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm taking away one of your nominations

for that.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 14, 2006 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

J.Franco

The 2000 year old man

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2nd inning for ChadBrad -

I wasn't expecting that.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

bottom of the order

Plus he leads off the next inning, so it makes sense.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pedro F

coming in against lazy-bat rodriguez.

get that damn bat off your shoulder, you look like an 11-year old

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know I was trying to remember

Guys who hit like that. I just remembered one. Todd Zeile.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, that was like a

reverse Eephus pitch.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Feliciano and ChadBrad are like

siamese twins that got separated at some previous point.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that sucks that Molina got that hit

now Willie has to use Pedro F as a LOOGY and PH for him to lead off the bottom of the inning. Unless you switch out Stache for Woody/AHern.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Although it did get Carpenter out too.

I'd go for the double-switch with AHern myself.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree

With Duncan and possibly Edmonds coming up in the next inning, I'd like to see Feliciano stay in. Without the double switch its not going to happen. Also, with a lead I like AHern's defense.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

problem

Is if Edmonds comes up. No way Pedro F pitches to Pujols unless its to throw 4 wide ones.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd let him pitch around him

Depending on the baserunner situation. This is of course moot. We've got three innings to go and Mota, Heilman, and Wagner on tap. Hard to argue.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We're into their pen with the lead!

Complaints?

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In a Carpenter start?

Zero complaints here. Except with the home plate umpire, who should commit hari kari after this game is over.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was listening on the radio

on my home, I was getting mad a Maine for the walks. Then I realize Carpenter was walking guys left and right too, then I realized it was the up.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yea

He's dreadful. I'll post some Gameday pitch charts later on for effect.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hell naw

I wasn't scared of C-Car, but it's good to be past him.

Billy Ray has got to pick it up, though.

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hernandez

Why did someone with a 400 OPS lead off the inning as a pinch hitter?

by Shomov on Oct 13, 2006 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My guess

He's the Met least likely to clog the basepaths ahead of Reyes.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats the time to use him

Your options are Gramps, Cliff and Castro(probably not though). You use the weakest guy to lead off the inning instead of wasting the heavier lumber with no body on.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

speed kills

suck it cards!

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by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They are!

Wonder how long StL fans will go for the Bobby Cox act by LaRussa...never quite good enough...

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Esp. the graceless way that TLR does it

Its like the guy can't be questioned.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

PLD

If their a guy in the league faster from first to home in the league than Reyes I am yet to see him.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Watching Reyes

slide into home plate when he doesn't need to is now officially my favorite sight in baseball.

When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Oct 13, 2006 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It seems that somebody

imparted the wisdom of sliding feet first into home. Its about time.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's so hard to choose.

Wags firing a frozen rope past some hapless right-handed hitter for a called strike 3 to end the game is pretty good.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Geez, that pitcher was kinda

John Tudor-ish. Or, maybe Julian Tavarez-ish.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mota

Coming in.

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Paulie Dooks

Unsung hero of the 2006 Mets.

"Choo-Choo, what's your wife's name?" "Mrs. Coleman"

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Oct 13, 2006 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or Glavine

Given the fact that his OPS is 55 points higher in a comparable number of at bats, you might as well have used him.

by Shomov on Oct 13, 2006 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fair point

But considering the pitching situtation, imagine of Tommy got hurt doing something on the bases. Being that AHern is so useless offensively the bright spot is he can't be used again tonight in a big spot.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why don't Joe Buck and Mc Carver

just wear red suits and give up the objectivity ruse.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

it's not

that they are Cards fans.

First and foremost, they are Yankee fans and think they have to root against the upstart Mets.

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they are card carrrying card fans

mccarver played for the redbirds and jore buck's dad was their announcer until he died.

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no, they are Cards fans

McCarver spent his best years (10 of them) with the Cards, and Buck is Jack Buck's son, meaning he grew up with St. Louis.

When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Oct 13, 2006 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no their Card fans

Joe Buck announces Cards games regularly and McCarver played 10+ years for the Cards and is from Memphis which would be Card country, esp. when he grew up.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

so why

are they so hot about the Yanks?

Who would they back if those two played?

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cards

but it maybe more even handed.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Poo

About 5 minutes in front of a 97 mph pitch. If the radar gun is right. At Shea it probably said 85.

When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Oct 13, 2006 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Poo bat is pretty fast

the Fox gun is a joke though.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought that was a terrible at bat for us

Pujols can't be allowed to both find his stroke and wear out Mota. Throw one in the dirt or climb the ladder. The result isn't good.

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but its Pujols

He made that a great ab, Mota threw a lot of tough pitches. It be like that sometimes.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This ump is useless

n/t

by Eric Simon on Oct 13, 2006 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope that wasn't just shades of Grady Little

Willie went out and I thought he said "You wanna come out?"

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

SHIT

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oy vey

That stunk.

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ichiro

He ain't.

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Green came so close to catching that

he did save the homer though.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

at least

it didn't go off his noggin and out

He came so close to making that grab.

by hotspur on Oct 13, 2006 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

game of inches

and that inch-long hot pink caterpillar is getting on my nerves.

Can someone photoshop it on to the ever-present ass cheeks?

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Spiezio's "Imperial"

Looks like a fly - fishing accident.

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mota

Is it just me or does it seem like Mota comes in, gets two outs, and then tries to make it as interesting as he can?

by Alex Nelson on Oct 13, 2006 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He ain't no Filthy.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he loses focus

It's like he nervous pitches well to begin the inning. Thinks he's home free and starts to lose focus. Pujols did have an incredible ab in fairness tonight though. But Edmonds ab was inexcusible.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah , the Giants have one of those...

We call him "Blownitez"

Glavine Is Lord!

by victor frankenstein on Oct 13, 2006 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

we know all Blowntez

He even got to blow playoff games for us.

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 Oct 13, 2006 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

never heard of him

brainwashed after 2000 WS

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by pj on Oct 13, 2006 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have no idea

How furious I am right now. I actually managed to get thrown out of my TV room.

by Alex Nelson on Oct 13, 2006 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's your castle

llyod's wiggin

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So that inning didn't go well

But we are tied with three more outs than the Cards to work with. We can do this. Let's untie this game.

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Oct 13, 2006 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pujols got a handful of tube steak there.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Stache is off the scneid

Right handed no less.

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 Oct 13, 2006 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What

does Willie do if Chavez gets on here?

by Alex Nelson on Oct 13, 2006 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh well

No need to worry about that.

by Alex Nelson on Oct 13, 2006 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

why the hell

did molina decide to learn how to hit now, of all times?

When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Oct 13, 2006 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeebus - that was close

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yippee!

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Finally

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 Oct 13, 2006 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

scrappy

sir scrappy foulsalot

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Eck

is a goddamn cockroach.

When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Oct 13, 2006 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Credit to Heilman for dealing with that.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nobody's on base.

How in God's name is he going to hit into a DP now?

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

0-1 pitch to Franco. Are you kidding me. How is th

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 Oct 13, 2006 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ump

0-1 pitch to Franco. Are you kidding me. How is that a strike.

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 Oct 13, 2006 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jose, Jose, Jose

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 Oct 13, 2006 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, Luis, Dookie HAS "been known to"

go to right center. On occassion.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah and reyes

can score from first base...like he did minutes ago

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bullpen

Right now we are watching the biggest reason why the Mets are a better team on paper than the Cards. We can go in our pen and call for Heilman, Wags, ChadBrad, Pedro F. La Russa has to use this guy.

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 Oct 13, 2006 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That strike 2 pitch wuz nassy

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

damnit

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How is that not a strike

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 Oct 13, 2006 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck

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 Oct 13, 2006 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

gah

sdtgsergdrthsathsarzthsz

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I feel sick

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 11:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's messed up, yo.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

"Professional At-bat"

Yeah, it helps a bunch when take strikes and the ump doesn't call them.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OK take Wagner out already

He's on the hook for the loss, fine. Now get him out of there so he stays fresh.

The plan didn't work. Put it behind us.

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 11:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nah

Adam Wainwright is their closer. We have 4-6 up we still can tie/win.

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 Oct 13, 2006 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You risk making him damaged goods

Either way I guess. This sucks.

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Taguchi did that.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two runs have scored since I posted that

for anyone reading this later.

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And now Willie yanks him

And Yanks is right...5/20...the ban on pitching closers in non-save situations stands.

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

strike one to spaz

wasn't a strike. This ump is just all over the place. And then the same pitch as before will come up and the call will change.

When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Oct 13, 2006 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wags

ugh

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by pj on Oct 13, 2006 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I still have confidence in him.

He'll be ready tomorrow.

Oh my God Trax is pitching and then Perez?

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fans booing Wagner?

Good grief, that's ridiculous. How many saves in a row did he have before this?

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 13, 2006 11:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

10 million reasons

i don't advocate booing billy, but this guy was brought here to get the big outs

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 13, 2006 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not only is this ump not getting fired

He's gonna get a nice fat check from Bud compensating him for all the extra revenue extending the series will bring.

by peeder on Oct 13, 2006 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ohhhh I get it

They should have taken Maine out in the 3rd because Edmonds might hit a homer, but they're overworking the bullpen. Got it. Douchebags.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 14, 2006 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Friday the 13th.

Sorry fellas.

Trax will come through tomorrow. Now I need to go throw up.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 14, 2006 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that sux ballz

and now a lonely nation turns their eyes to Steve Trachsel.

letsgomets

Pedro offers you his protection.

by pj on Oct 14, 2006 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Game tommorow, we got some bats for Suppan

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 Oct 14, 2006 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Our whole season was just erased

Because we just lost homefield advantage.

One win in St Louis regains it. But this was a game that, after the 6th, we should certainly have had in the bag.

I thought umpiring assignments in the postseason were merit-based. Now I think they are cooperation based.

by peeder on Oct 14, 2006 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know, according to that way

of thinking, if we just take 1 of 3 in St. Louis we'll have it back. I think we can take 2 of 3 (at least) there.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 14, 2006 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that one sucks

7 pitchers used. Who's left?

Damn.

by hotspur on Oct 14, 2006 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

it looks like

Ring
Feliciano
Hernandez
and Heilman, I guess

I dunno if the rest are worked

by hotspur on Oct 14, 2006 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ring's not on the roster.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 14, 2006 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

their all available

Its the playoffs, not June.

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 Oct 14, 2006 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Someone Needs To Step Up

Through 5 games in the playoffs, we've won 4. But, now it's time, someone has GOT to step up and make a quality start! Maine and Trax are NOT doing the job. Four or five innings is NOT acceptable.

Trax has got to step up in Game 3 and give us the performance boost we need. We can not rest all our hopes on Glavine. When two quality starters go down, the rest of the staff has to pick up the slack.

The time to pick up the slack is NOW.

"They win the damn thing by a score of 10-9!"

by ZaBlanc on Oct 14, 2006 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yo, no whining

I thought this was going to be a long series. The Cards weren't going to roll over and play dead. We'll be out there tomorrow. We knew all along the problem was getting solid innings from starters which we didn't get today. Willie can't destroy bullpen-maybe he should use Bert for a change. Did you notice that every damn move LaRussa made paid off-starting Speizio, putting Taguchi in at last second and bringing Rolen in to rob Wright. One thing I am totally sick to death of is the constant carping on the umping. His strike zone wasn't good, but he was the same for both teams.

Keep the faith.

end the madness.stop the war

by elifriedman on Oct 14, 2006 12:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll keep the faith, eli

and normally I don't like to rag the umps, but Wags had Taguchi struck out, and was basically all over the place tonight - no consistency.

By the way, John Kruk needs to go eat a donut.

"Hakuna Matata."

by Mr. Met on Oct 14, 2006 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Carp, carp, carp...

Let's go out to St. Louis and win one right off the bat! I know Trax has it in him! We need a big start out of him...a big, long start!

"They win the damn thing by a score of 10-9!"

by ZaBlanc on Oct 14, 2006 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

don't remember which pitch you're talking aobut

but Wagner totally sucked tonite-must have been missing that adrenaline. In Billy's defense, he's been great for a month and he was due for a fall. Real worried that the pen is gonna get real tired.

Cards just played a much better game today

end the madness.stop the war

by elifriedman on Oct 14, 2006 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ugly.

This was a painful, ugly, bad game to lose, and the least fun I've had watching a Mets game all year. Instead of going to Busch on a high note, playing relaxed, and looking to win the series, the goal now has to be to get two of three there and take the series back to New York for the win. (I mean, I'd love to take all three, but I don't see it happening.) Unfortunate, but we can still take this series even if it takes a little longer than we might have hoped.

I think this one is all on the bullpen. Mota's triple to Spiezio -- which Green couldn't squeeze, damn him -- isn't even as upsetting as the four-pitch walk to Edmonds preceding it. And Wagner just had nothing tonight; he seemed to be trying to work only off his fastball, and it was getting clocked. I agree with Gary Cohen's postgame comment that it was worse that Wags couldn't stop the bleeding afterwards than it was that he gave up a freak homer to Taguchi. Upsetting to see one of the best bullpens in baseball spit the bit so thoroughly in such a key spot. All we can hope is that this highlights the importance of every game from here on, and everyone gets their heads straightened out and moves on. Long travel night, so the teams should both be pretty exhausted for tomorrow's game. I'd love to see the Met offense capitalize on that and continue to hit in high gear.

by anonymous on Oct 14, 2006 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

dead on

I couldn't say it better myself. Just had the uneasy feeling that this wasn't Mets night and you just have to get more than 4 innings from your starter. Hell, if they can't get at least 5 from Trax and Perez the next two days it will probably be time to think about the hot stove league.

end the madness.stop the war

by elifriedman on Oct 14, 2006 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good analysis

And the Tigers most certainly aren't going to roll over either. So we have to take these games seriously and overcoming the challenge is good. Willie will start to understand our (and perhaps his) limits before they are really tested in the series.

I'm thrilled with the offense tonight, actually. Reyes came alive, Delgado had a monster game, and several other players contributed in a game that we might forget was started by the Cy Young (probable repeater). Carpenter didn't beat us. Overuse of Mota and Wagner may well have.

by peeder on Oct 14, 2006 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

with Maine only going 4

what else was Willie to do but overuse his bullpen. Also, bullpen threw over 100 pitches tonite.St.Louis hitters had some great, long at bats that is also problematic. Add to that the fact that Anderson Hernandez was stupidly added to the roster at the expense of a pitcher (should have been Dave Williams).

Why no Woodward or Castro to pitch hit. I'm tired of seeing the old man either hit into dp or strike out on three pitches.

end the madness.stop the war

by elifriedman on Oct 14, 2006 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

p.s.

I know it's silly to nominate Eric for his own contest, so I'll restrain myself, but this:

UPDATE: Oh Endy Shirt, what did I do to deserve this? To the wash with you!.

makes me the happiest of anything I've seen tonight. Get that thing clean in a hurry, Eric. We might need it tomorrow.

by anonymous on Oct 14, 2006 1:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Endy shirt

spent all its mojo getting Carpenter out of the game on the hook for a loss. What more could you ask for, really?

by peeder on Oct 14, 2006 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

problem is we're

not use to meaningful losses like this. Can't remember one since Wagner imploded against Yanks.

end the madness.stop the war

by elifriedman on Oct 14, 2006 1:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if hindsight will show that

Willie's biggest mistake is keeping Floyd on the roster instead of subbing Milledge and sitting Green. Think about it: speed in both corners, a strong arm in right, Green's bat off the bench, and a wee bit of batting potential from Milledge between strikeouts.

"Choo-Choo, what's your wife's name?" "Mrs. Coleman"

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Oct 14, 2006 12:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

addendum

Would Willie bring Glavine in to bunt on his rest days?

"Choo-Choo, what's your wife's name?" "Mrs. Coleman"

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Oct 14, 2006 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A-Rod

The guy can't do anything right

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez got a horrible scare yesterday when a private jet he was aboard skidded off a runway outside Los Angeles - just two days after the crash of Cory Lidle's doomed plane.

I heard he blamed the whole thing on Jeter

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/461609p-388365c.html

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by pj on Oct 14, 2006 12:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs