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Open Thread - Game 38: Mets vs Cardinals (05/16/2006) on SNY

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Source: mlb.com

The Mets get their first taste of Busch Stadium v.3 as well as Albert Pujols v.2006. Be sure to check out Andrew Hintz' preview of the Cardinals' pitchers over at MetsGeek.

Let's go Mets!

Follow the game online (opens in new window):
- MLB.com Gameday
- Yahoo! Box Score
- ESPN.com Box Score
- CBS SportsLine GameCenter

Other Game Chatters...
- Baseball Think Factory
- Viva El Birdos

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Anyone else
See Glavine's record against Pujols? Pujols is hitting around .500 but no HRs.

Let's hope that Glavine can lower that BA against him significantly.

by future on May 16, 2006 6:41 PM EDT reply actions  

i think
Pujols will be lucky to see a pitch in strike zone all series.
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 May 16, 2006 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

this
is as close to a "must-win" game as this team has seen yet.  Going in to a really tough stretch of opponents, coming off a poor road trip so far, and maybe the last favorable pitching matchup the Mets will see in a week (or till the next time Pedro goes).

by anonymous on May 16, 2006 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

and by the way,
the Gameday link above is busted -- the code for the Cardinals should be "slnmlb," not "stlmlb."

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2006/gd.html?2006_05_16_nynmlb_slnmlb_1

by anonymous on May 16, 2006 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

He didn't
need that though. Clearly safe.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
And that strike 3 was high AND inside.

Thanks Blues.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Tonight's bad calls proudly brought to you by:
HP--Gary Cederstrom. 1B--Jim Reynolds. 2B--Tim Welke. 3B--Kerwin Danley.

by peeder on May 16, 2006 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks Peeder
Now I can curse at them by name.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glav hits Eckstein leading off the game
Not a good sign...he needs his control here in the 1st or the Cards will eat him alive.

by peeder on May 16, 2006 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

To be fair to Glavine
The pitch was a breaking ball and maybe 3 inches inside. Eckstein stood and took it.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

God I hate the St. Louis homers
Eckstein didn't even try to get out of the way and they're trying to explain to me that Eckstein flinching is an attempt to get out of the way.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Glavine is going right
at Pujols. Hope this ends well.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Phew
Pujols retired, though Eckstein advanced to second.

9 for 18 now, Pujols vs. Glavine.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Delgado
got fooled there, good pitching by Suppan to get Delgado to expand the zone to around Carlos' eyeballs.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Missed
the top of the first what happened with Reyes?

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Reyes
Got on via the second basemen muffing the groundball.

On first base, he's picked off by Suppan, even though he clearly gets his hand back in before the tag, and the umpire had a great view.

Called him out.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks
I appreciate it. Never fails a bad call a day must keep the doctor away oh wait we hav injuries everywhere.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't mind bad calls
they are a part of baseball. But man, since that terrible game with Angel Hernandez, we have been on the butt-end of the bad calls much more often than being the beneficiary.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

The implication would be
that the umpiring union is sending the Mets a clear message that what's said on the field stays on the field.

How long will it take for that message to yield a return receipt? Singles turned into homers?

by peeder on May 16, 2006 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

a delmon Young
or Pete Rose/Dave Pallone, or Carl Everett vs. Ronald Kulpa type incident is the likely return receipt/
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 May 16, 2006 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uncle
Cliffy bring him X.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

That'll help Cliffy
He has good numbers against Suppan, right?

by peeder on May 16, 2006 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Now time for Nady
and his .149 BA with RISP

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliffie!!
It has just been so painful watching him struggle.

Anyway, just now getting here. Missing the 1st inning.

by BlueYonder on May 16, 2006 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Cliff roped that ball
but it comes to naught.

I hope that umpire gives Glavine that call. That pitch would have hit Eckstein in the butt.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Hate
Jim Edmonds he plays for the highlight real.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

can't stand him
Biggest hot dog in the league. The Cards just rub me the wrong way, I hate them almost as much as the Yankees and Braves. I can't stand LaRussa either.
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 May 16, 2006 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well now
Gotta love the inconsistency.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Sick DP
Matsui you rocked on that play.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Jose
JOse Jose Jose   Jose Reyes

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Reyes
nice shot. I don't know if it's good or bad
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

It's good
because he didn't try and pull it, nor did he really take an upper-cut, he just had a beautiful swing and took it out.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh No! or Oh Yeah!
which one is it?

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Metsblog
had an article up looking at Reyes numbers prior to Hr and after Hr check it out if you can it is interesting.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Jose
Be the RBI MACHINE, once more.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

WOO
JOSE REYES, RBI MACHINE!

2-0 Mets.

by future on May 16, 2006 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

HOmer
long 2 run shot for reyes
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reyes two run homer
hopefully he did not receive a complementary 10 game slump with that dinger.

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I though you guys were wondering if it would
be called gone or not. I guess you were just worried that Reyes would think he was Barry Bonds again.

by peeder on May 16, 2006 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

eckstein
This time if you're going to hit him put it near his ear. He shouldn't get away with sticking his leg into the ball
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd rather
have him make an easy out. On the first pitch, no less.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta love
Pujols leading off the 4th, instead of batting with runners on 1st and 3rd.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

They must have a new guy
doing the game on gameday today. You can see them rifle around through the menus looking for what to enter on each unusal play.

by peeder on May 16, 2006 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Delgado's...
been taking some odd swings lately.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

no walks lately
delgado hasn't been working deep counts lately
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

With people slumping behind him
maybe he is trying to do too much.  

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seems plausible
that he would be trying to bat himself in.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can
X get a hit with a runner in scoring position hsi avg is bad in this spot.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

In his defense
That strike 3 would have hit Eckstein in the ass.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

nady
running in scoring position. time to get off schneid
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

nady
he's off the schneid
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

X-factor!
did he not see Wright on 2B?

by big shea on May 16, 2006 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

XXX
gets the hit nice job right up the middle.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

How bout Mike and Dog calling
the radio game next Thursday vs. the Phils

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Hope
the team doesn't have a bad game and maybe they will be bad and it will humble them a bit.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Late in the game, with the Mets up big...
and about to complete a sweep of the Phils...I wanna hear:

Mad Dog: "Let's face it...the Phillies stink."
 

by big shea on May 16, 2006 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

the Mets could win 15-0
that day, and those assclowns would throw cold water on it. At least its for good cause.
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 May 16, 2006 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pujols Strike Zone
is about as tiny as Barry's was. :)

by future on May 16, 2006 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

A blogger I know
Was wondering...Pujols used to be a SS...he was never this big...and then he got absolutely huge...why does he get a free pass and others are vilified?

Because baseball needs its savior, and it is Albert.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

because
he hit the bigs while still young and filling out and he is going to have most of his career during the testing era.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think he gets a pass...
Has he ever even been rumored to do steroids? The guys who are villified, like Bonds, Giambi, Sheffield, Felix Heredia (had to throw that in there), all have connections to BALCO and have been flat out accused of it. I've never heard Pujols' name involved. Some guys are just flat out awesome...and he's one of them.

by big shea on May 16, 2006 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

no evidence
Or direct accusations. But there wasn't any against Sosa either and he is still tainted by the whole thing.
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 May 16, 2006 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah
true but they're a big leap from using cork and and juicing. Howard Johnson supposedly used corked bats his whole career and people don't look down on 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 May 16, 2006 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

GLAVINE
He's been terrific. His control is unbelievable.
Right now he's got to be the best pitcher in baseball
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

You couldn't wait till the game
was over, or Glavine was out of the game for that type of jinxladen comment?

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sigh
Damned if you do...

by peeder on May 16, 2006 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

The jinx thing
is over-rated. We're online, Glavine's pitching. Now, if we're at the game, maybe the jinx exists. :)

by future on May 16, 2006 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

The jinx
exist where ever words are written or spoken.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

The only real jinx
is no-no's and perfectos.

Other than those, say what you wish.

by peeder on May 16, 2006 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe I should give up
when I criticize, I'm a self loathing whiner. When I say something positive I'm a jinx. fimme a f-ing break
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I understand
but the rest of us get nervous in a game like this against a good team in a game we need to win.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will say though
your comment was a bit misplaced, no one says that this early into the start. :)

But don't worry about it, say what you want, I'm not going to criticize you for your opinion.

Unless you...nah.

:)

by future on May 16, 2006 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jeez man
relax.  I was kidding around.

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well
partially anyway

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's ok
I'm a little sensitive today because Scott Feldman didn't do too well
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glavine
is great and all hail him. He certainly among top 5 pitchers right now. But he isn't the best pitcher on the Mets. That guy pitched yesterday.
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 May 16, 2006 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

yankees
are making a big comeback. TExas had a pitcher in named Scott Feldman. haven't been two many Feldmans in baseball
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Glavine's
running into control problems.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

I will say it again
I do not like Jim Edmonds at all.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

me too
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 May 16, 2006 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glad
that someone agrees with me.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Any other hitter
And that's a basehit, but Edmonds was playing so in for Glavine.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

hate to say it
Edmonds got it because he plays a shallow center. I don't think you know who would have gotten it
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

He doesn't always play in
But he did for Glavine, which was the right move.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

when a Mets rips a 2b during this series
that Beltran would have caught, talk to me
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 May 16, 2006 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was
a weird bounce in the corner.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

go know
Yankees don't have Matsui, Giambi or Sheffield in lineup and they are now leading 11-10
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

God Texas pitching staff sucks
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 May 16, 2006 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

That
is the one thing that bothers me about baseball at times is that you can design stadiums to be what everyou want them to be.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
Part of the homefield I guess. They should set minimum dimentions for all the parks though. The Crawford boxes in Houston, the little flower box in left at Citizen Bank Park, and what ever the hell they did in Cincy should be banned.
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 May 16, 2006 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know
but sometimes it is just to weird and quirky to play on it seems. I am sure the mets new stadium will have some weird OF quirk the all do now it is the trendy thing to do now.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

dammit
That looked to be short right...did Nady's arm play a role?

by peeder on May 16, 2006 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

NO
It was a good throw almost got him out.
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

It wasn't deep
Nady's throw was online, just not much on it.

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

He made a perfect throw
As perfect as you could expect from his arm, which is not strong for a right fielder. It was accurate and just missed getting him.

I personally thought he was out on the initial reaction, but Lo Duca didn't block enough of the plate.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

And we need to not
make first pitch outs, though it's not like Suppan is pitching like a stud out there.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Joe Torre
is trying to make Scott Proctor's arm fall off.

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Yanks
don't have much in bullpen aside from Mariano
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

It
seems like he pitches in every game now that Torre likes him and you know he will never say my arm is tired I need a day off. He will either get hurt or shelled several times and Joe will stop using him for a while.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously
any of you stat guys know if he is being used a lot.  Seems like he is pitching everyday.  I think Rob Neyer mentioned that he had thrown the most pitches by a reliever by far this year.  Who cares I guess?

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

He leads the Majors coming into
tonight with 25.1 innings in relief. He has only had 17 appearences though. A few guys already have 22.
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 May 16, 2006 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

np
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 May 16, 2006 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

One of those games
was an appearance where he came in a situation similar to Zambrano-Oliver where he was called upon to give them a bunch of innings.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good peice
of hitting by DWright.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice maybe
Cliff gets of the schnied now.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Torre
overrated manager.
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes and No
he stinks with the tactical aspects but is good with the personality management.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yesh
Nady right back to his bad-ball-swinging-making outs with RISP ways.

Not trying to bash him, but egads, not very clutch, though right now he has the game-leading hit.

by future on May 16, 2006 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

kazmir
7 ip 5 hits 8ks 0 BB   against Chisox
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

ok
Now we know the Kazmir trade was an absolute disaster, do we have to these updates. Its too painful.
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 May 16, 2006 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry
bad trades are part of the game.
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think what he is saying is...
that we all know kazmir is good and zambrano stinks and that isn't going to change...for probably the next 15 years. we need to give up caring about it and move on.

by big shea on May 16, 2006 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sit down
Jim You Bi*ch.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Edmonds bitching about a pitch
that was right down broadway.
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 May 16, 2006 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Cards find that pitch
Borderline at best.

Well, they kept their big mouths shut when Nady got called out on that pitch a foot inside.

Shut up homers.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe
they didn't go to Angel Hernandez school where Hall of Famers get calls.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh well
Glavine could get out Pujols, but not Gary Bennett
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Did that run count?
Looked like he was out before the run scored.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

it counted
It wasn't even close. What was on Encarnicions mind I have no idea.
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 May 16, 2006 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makes
you wish some of our hitters would try that just put bat on ball on a pitch in zone and hit it up the middle or the other way.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Multitasking is overrated
Trying to write a report for work while I watch the game (on mute) and keep an eye on the game thread. Not getting much done on my report. I think I'll just watch the game.

by BlueYonder on May 16, 2006 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

you need a 10-1 blowout
like me a couple weeks ago sitting in the office working and trying to watch gamecast. Then taking the bus instead of the subway so I can listen on the radio.
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 May 16, 2006 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great throw by Beltran
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 May 16, 2006 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes it was
Great throw, right on the money. Encarnacion was out by about 10 feet.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kaz
swinging at almost everything to stay alive.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Remember
the infamous game where Julio Franco was ejected from the dugout. Kaz was called out on a pitch similar to that. Maybe thats in the back of his mind.
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 May 16, 2006 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stache baby
It's not Milwaukee, but pretend it is Jose.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Reyes, on 3-1
swings at ball four, but manages to walk anyway.

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Is a Reyes BB a drinking game???
I was looking for an excuse to crack a beer...

by big shea on May 16, 2006 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

WOuld not plan
on getting drunk, unless you drink a case everytime he walks

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is
the best rehab program I have ever heard of.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's walked 15 times now
you guys are going to be alcoholics again at this rate.
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 May 16, 2006 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Joe Buck
calling the game for Stl or does he not do that anymore?

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

great
a homer followed by a grounder and a walk. Jose may be getting the hang of this
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

PLD
is clutch and clutch is everything in life.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Woo Paulie!
Nice base-hit!

4-3 Mets.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

beltran
good try hitting 3-0
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Willis
Has pitched 10 innings against the Braves, don't see that too often.
The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on May 16, 2006 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

That is
insane why would Joe G do that unless?

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

He only went 9
I don't know why LAwman would say it, but Willis got pulled in the bottom of the 10th before he faced a batter.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

really what are the poor mans options
His bullpen ERA is 11th out of 16. D-Train's pitch count must of have been 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 May 16, 2006 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Willis
Is a throwback in many ways. He's had his trouble this year, but he's the one pitcher I would love to have.
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 16, 2006 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's
get a run or 2 quick and then finish the 7th inning. Hurry up guys the rain does not look good and the umps don't like us.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Delgado
hasn't gotten a pitch anywhere near the strike zone.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

And neither was the pitch
he made out 3 on.

That delivery must make it hard to pick up the ball.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is
just typical of our luck at this point in time.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Great
Rain Delay. I'm surprised they didn't try to finish the inning.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

No we're not.
They have to get their ups.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually we are not
we took the lead in the top of the inning and StL has not had their turn in the bottom.  Right now it would be a suspended game to be finished later

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh sorry
I just Spahn then Sehn...

by peeder on May 16, 2006 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Suspended Game
because the Cards didn't bat in the 7th. We still have to finish 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 May 16, 2006 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really irresponsible of the umps
to call for the rain delay, because in 30 minutes it's supposed to start thunder-storming.

At least finish the inning out, and then go to rain delay.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

you got Doppler over there?
Gary was saying that the radar "looked good".

by big shea on May 16, 2006 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

On a funny sidenote
Shane Victorino just tripled in tie game in the ninth with 2 outs.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

First and Third
for the Phillies now. Come on Brewers!

by future on May 16, 2006 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Turnbow in?
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 May 16, 2006 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anybody watching SNY
They have the mets 86 clincher on. Doc on the mound. Straw overthrowing the cutoff man by 20 feet. Ah the good times.
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 May 16, 2006 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Palmiero was up
he looks all skinny. Wonder how he gained the weight.
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 May 16, 2006 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
I noticed that couple of weeks ago watching that game me and a friend I was on the phone with had a good laugh especially about the Dave Magadan comp they made. I wonder why we haven't seen anyother classic Mets games yet that is the only one they show.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bill Hall
just doubled and Atl tied the game against Fla again.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Rod Barajas kills the Yankees...
Just took the lead off Mariano.

by big shea on May 16, 2006 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

ryan franklin
throws the ball away and the phils lose
"You know I am only teasing. I love you gals out there -- always have." - Keith Hernandez

by OSUmets on May 16, 2006 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank God
We need the Brewers to have a nice sweep.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would be nice
and we have some justice that while have the Yankees the Phils have the Red Sox I think.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Karmic Payback for Heilman last week
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 May 16, 2006 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Braves win
can Florida hold a lead Jesus 2 nights in a row. Brewers beat the Phils.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Man is Gooden's stuff electric...
something you don't appreciate much when you are 8 years old

by big shea on May 16, 2006 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Yep
I was 9 that season, and he was better in 84 and 85.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

his curveball was out of this world
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 May 16, 2006 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

i was 8
makes all about 27-28 now. I remember his later seasons like 89,90 better when people said he was falling off. He was still must see TV. Damn Jeff Torborg, he is really what ruined Doc with a 150 pitch outing in the rain in May at Shea.
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 May 16, 2006 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lot of people
messed up Doc. Mel, Torborg, and Doc himself.

by future on May 16, 2006 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

true indeed
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 May 16, 2006 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

How many minutes would it take
Omar and Jeff Wilpon to fire Willie and Rick Peterson if he left Pedro in to throw 150 in the cold at Shea.
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 May 16, 2006 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
so many reasons but it appears the main ones were Blow and Mel Stots making him learn a third pitch when he was not ready and still dominating with 2.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

destroying his shoulder didn't help
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 May 16, 2006 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was
all part of learning the change up that he did not need. He could never get comfortable throwing or find the arm slot for it.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

He had
perfect mechanics up to that point too. Completely messed them up.

by future on May 16, 2006 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep
it is one of the first topics covered in Pearlman's The bad guys won.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

i have that book
been a long time since I read it. I know in Doc's on book he talks about that start against the Expos for his shoulder problems more than that change 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 May 16, 2006 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Never
read Doc's book. I think that learning the new position threw him out of whack and the shoulder problem may have come later but he never regained what he had after learning the change. If you are going to have a phenom learn a new pitch either do it in the minors or let him fail a little bit before you do it. This topic drives me crazy because Doc could have been Pedro if handled properly and he didn't snort it away.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

i need to get it for my book collection
i borrowed it from the library a few years back.
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 May 16, 2006 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0688163394/sr=8-1/qid=1147836326/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-7409155-8763916?% 5Fencoding=UTF8
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 May 16, 2006 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

np
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 May 16, 2006 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

A Rod crushed that ball
but right at the center fielder.  Received some light boo's

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Posada with a walk off

by Art Vandaley on May 16, 2006 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Posada walk-off
Damn Texas get some pitching
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 May 16, 2006 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

they don't even look
happy. They look relieved, no more bad press, why I hate the skankees reason number 4080.
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 May 16, 2006 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess if you're gonna let the Yanks win that one
A fine way to do it.

Wild game at the Stadium. Yanks are running on spare parts.

by peeder on May 16, 2006 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone got a prognosis on our game?
When or if they're going to start again, I mean?

by Mr. Met on May 16, 2006 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Not to worry...
"Rochelle, Rochelle" (a strange girl's erotic journey from Milan to Minsk) is coming on cable soon.

by big shea on May 16, 2006 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

This stinks the umps couldn't fit 3 more
outs in b4 getting the tarp.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Radar was fine
The thunderstorms weren't coming in for another half an hour.

Umpires. Can't live with them...

by future on May 16, 2006 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone watching
SportsCenter. Russ Springer threw 5 pitches right at Bonds. He wasn't even trying to hide it, his suspension will be forthcoming.
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 May 16, 2006 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok what the hell
It's not even projected to thunderstorm now. Get out there and finish this game you bum umpires.

by future on May 16, 2006 11:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Tarp coming off
game will start in 15 to 20 min.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 11:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank God
Let's finish this baby.

by future on May 16, 2006 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

That
is what they call High Comedy.

by udamnwright on May 16, 2006 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heilman
will be pitching if anyone is still around and watching via there computer.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Good play
by Matsui to keep that ball in front of him.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

The people
that stayed, have been very loud. Good on them

by future on May 17, 2006 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

DW
he makes the tough plays and boots the easy ones sometimes.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

web gem
what a play by DW. Rolenesque.
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 May 17, 2006 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Holy crap
An amazing play by David Wright.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Wright
leads off after big play in the field time for a hit.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

to all the edmonds lovers
Beltran catches that Wright double.
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 May 17, 2006 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

poor cliff
gets 2 hits and gets plunked
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 May 17, 2006 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Poor
Cliff he has good game and keeps getting hit and in his legs no less where all of his problems have come from.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:18 AM EDT reply actions  

it was like Delgado in Milwalkee
on Sunday. Pujols should have thrown it to first.
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 May 17, 2006 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good hustle by Nady
although I could live with out the dumb slide. Although it did help because Pujols couldn't tag him, doubtful he would have been tagged anyway.
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 May 17, 2006 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Btw
We complain about reffing, you guys should watch this travashamockery of a basketball game between the Suns and the Clippers. Reminds me of Shaolin Soccer with the refs who tell you to get up when a guy breaks your legs...

by future on May 17, 2006 12:20 AM EDT reply actions  

why not let Matsui swing away...
and then have Heilman bunt if he needs to? Heilman had a quick, effective inning so why take him out? Sanchez has been spotty lately.

by big shea on May 17, 2006 12:22 AM EDT reply actions  

Well
I don't know what to tell you, but I too would rather have had Matsui swing away.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well
Heilman hasn't handled the bat in a year. Also you force them bring the infield in which adds +100 points to your average when you bunt with Kaz. Need to keep AH innings down anyway.
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 May 17, 2006 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like Nady
could have scored, but oh well.

I'll take it.

6-3.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:24 AM EDT reply actions  

Bunting was
the correct move because you are screwed if Kaz hits into a DP. You put 2 guys in scoring position for Franco. instead of 1 with the best case out scenario.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:25 AM EDT reply actions  

also brings infield in
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 May 17, 2006 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

good points all...
i was just playing devil's advocate and right now feel a lot more comfortable with Heils than Sanchez.

by big shea on May 17, 2006 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

I still trust Sanchez
A couple of bad outings doesn't undo his filthyness.
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 May 17, 2006 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

I understand
that with Sanchez but we need to spread the innings around we can't keep running AH out for 2 innings remember for relievers it is pitches and innings(the sitting and getting re warm).

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

it's not like we don't use Sanchez a lot either...
he's pitched more innings than Heils so far this year.

by big shea on May 17, 2006 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

not recently 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 May 17, 2006 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

Must spread innings around
Willie just needs to use the other guys better like Julio in the 9th.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah this might be Julio 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 May 17, 2006 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

If
this isn't I don't know what is especially with the need for Oliver to be ready to go a few innings on Thurs or Fri.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Oh no
that is not cool.Poor Albert.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:25 AM EDT reply actions  

I was
hoping he would miss it but not that way.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

What a break for the Mets
and poor Pujols, I hate these rain games. Just play the game some other day, its not right for the fans, or the players. The travel schedule be damned.
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 May 17, 2006 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Ouch
Why I think the surface for on deck circles shouldn't be made of that material.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Yes, I recall that conversation.
You've been on the record complaining about on-deck circle material for weeks.  Months even.

by Mr. Met on May 17, 2006 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

apparently,
the Cards grounds crew feels exactly the same way.  They'd always disliked that thin rubber material on the on-deck circle, they just remembered that a moment too late...

by anonymous on May 17, 2006 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Its painted dirt
Basically, what are you suggesting they use.
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 May 17, 2006 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Baseball tonight killing me
since last July, Kazmir has highest k/9 in majors, third most wins in AL and a 2.78 era

by Art Vandaley on May 17, 2006 12:32 AM EDT reply actions  

Look at it this way
that trade, more than any other single thing, got Duquette and Phillips fired (and Howe).  So we're much better off, all in all, than we would be if those jokers were all still here.

by Mr. Met on May 17, 2006 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Phillips was already fired
Mo Vaughn got him axed.
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 May 17, 2006 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

true dat.
I stand by the basic point though.

by Mr. Met on May 17, 2006 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

The trade
in retrospect, wasn't that terrible since we recouped alot of the money through insurance. And if I remember correctly, Appier had a terrible contract also.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

the play of the team
with Mo, Robbie Alomar, Roger Cedeno et all was plenty terrible. I cringe talking about 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 May 17, 2006 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Did I mention he pitches for a terrible team
in the AL East!  The only way to keep my sanity is to believe that the trade was a necessary evil.  Without it, nothing would have changed.  Little consolation.

by Art Vandaley on May 17, 2006 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe when he hits
FA we can undo the wrong.
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 May 17, 2006 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

wait
I thought we weren't suppose to talk about him
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 17, 2006 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think talking about it
from time to time is OK. Recapping his every start is too much.
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 May 17, 2006 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

what
could someone post the Kazmir post rules
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 17, 2006 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Don't Recap His Start
If he comes up some other way then its cool. Every 5 days we shouldn't have to relive this disaster.
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 May 17, 2006 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

8-3
Mets. Another bleeder hit, but I will take it baby.

We needs hits any way you can get him, Beltran.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Watching the Cards tonight
not all that inpressed. They are below average at both corner outfield spots, 2B, and C. If Pujols comeback to earth in anyway they gonna have tough time scoring runs.
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 May 17, 2006 12:34 AM EDT reply actions  

appearently
the Mets know something the rest of league doesn't cause their getting him out. Maybe we should figure out more ways to injure 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 May 17, 2006 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Why
we had a 5 run lead and had gotten him out all night. Go after him if he hits a solo bomb no big deal, and if you walk him you could help start a rally.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well
I don't mean intentionally walk him, but don't give him anything to hit.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

well no
fat fastballs but you challenge him.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

One last Kazmir thing
in an odd way I do find it amusing that every time he gets mentioned anywhere, the Mets get hit with a comment.  I mean, everyone piles on, it's part disheartening, part amusing, part funny, part something else I'm not sure

by Art Vandaley on May 17, 2006 12:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Maybe
but I am not sure if the Mets are considered "other people" to me.  

by Art Vandaley on May 17, 2006 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

one last,last thing
It was like no trade i have ever seen made. I don't think there was a sole beside Duquette and Rick Peterson who thought the trade made any sense.I remember Gary Cohen saying that you always had to wait at least a couple of years to determine the wisdom of the trade. I think most of us had to wait about 2 minutes.
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 17, 2006 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

It was somethin
I screamed in my car when Eddie C announced it on the fat bastard and dumb dog show.
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 May 17, 2006 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

agreed.
Totally, completely incomprehensible.  I've known many instances where fans kicked and screamed irrationally about a trade.  This time, not only were we right (which could be mere coincidence), we were right for the right reasons, and the organization was deluding itself (Leiter and Peterson's egos taking over for the rational baseball judgment a GM is supposed to retain at all times).

by anonymous on May 17, 2006 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

Here's the worse
part. We could have traded Kazmir to Oakland that offseason and acquired Tim Hudson, instead the Brave get him. You can make a fair case if we have Tim Hudson instead of Atlanta we win the division last year. I still think theirs more to this story than we'll even know. It looks like Kazmir pissed off the wrong people in the organization, because they've leaked some pretty bad stuff about him since.
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 May 17, 2006 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

you know
we aren't the other team in NY. who never traded away a top prospect for nothing who went on to be a star. People in the media are two busy taking bukkake from the Yankees to talk objectively about the Mets.
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 May 17, 2006 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

Cliff is above
The mendoza. Didn't notice that before.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Don't look now
but Cliffy's up to .207.  

by Mr. Met on May 17, 2006 12:45 AM EDT reply actions  

They should have ejected him
poor sportsmanship
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 May 17, 2006 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

That was pretty amusing.
Especially his face when he was trying to pretend he got hit.

by Mr. Met on May 17, 2006 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

That kid
was an assclown

by Art Vandaley on May 17, 2006 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

I need
3 quick outs so I can go to bed.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Julio Time!
I don't remember the last time he got to pitch.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Jose Reyes deserves a ton of credit
for his play this evening.  

His detracters should go eat a mouthful of cat litter as penance.

by Mr. Met on May 17, 2006 12:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Reyes
plays well mets score at lot of runs and win. Its simple as that.
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 May 17, 2006 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

Reyes plays well
when I bench him on my fantasy team (don't have him on my Amazin Avenue team, unfortunately).

Tonight, of course, he's riding the pine in favor of Hanley Ramirez.  I think I'll leave him there for a while--I'd rather see my team fail and the Mets win.

by kingcritical on May 17, 2006 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Throw freaking strikes
you have a 5 run lead.
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 May 17, 2006 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Here we go
Come on, a nice DP ball here.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:54 AM EDT reply actions  

stay up guys
Julio is erratic again. Another great trade can't blame Duquette for
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 17, 2006 12:55 AM EDT reply actions  

operation subtract Anna
is why Omar made that trade.
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 May 17, 2006 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Mr.
Anna Benson was not that good and he had a bad contract that Duke signed him to so we sent him to Duke. Now finish the game.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Who cares how you get the outs Julio
You keep having them hit it to Beltran baby.

:)

by future on May 17, 2006 12:56 AM EDT reply actions  

wonderful
I would like to end this night by telling you to kiss my ass
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 17, 2006 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Make Love not War baby
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 May 17, 2006 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions  

bring back anna benson
and I'll make love and not war
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 17, 2006 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Make Love to her?
Only with a paper bag. She isn't that attractive, nice fake tits 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 May 17, 2006 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

That wasn't nice, jonboy.
eli's tits are real, even if they're not spectacular.

by Mr. Met on May 17, 2006 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

lol
I can't even begin to answer that. Is the flame war gonna last all 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 May 17, 2006 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

well
she might not be Ms. America but she isn't paper bag material.
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 17, 2006 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

maybe
my view is skewed by the drivel that comes out of her mouth. Stupid woman turn me off no matter what their physical attributes.
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 May 17, 2006 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions  

right on that
I sure wouldn't marry her. I guess Kris is the insecure type who fell for her seductive ways. I wish him well, but heard on Howard Stern that there is no prenup. That's bad news for him. Goodnight
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 17, 2006 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

well
she makes a lot money being a celeb who is famous for doing nothing. So he might weasel out of getting completely hosed in a divorce.
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 May 17, 2006 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Two outs
He's got a little bit of the Heart Attack Kid in him.

by future on May 17, 2006 12:57 AM EDT reply actions  

nice game and don't forget
Dr Gloom always looms
It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 17, 2006 1:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Good Night
Everyone nice win and we can start building our lead on Philly and Atl again.

by udamnwright on May 17, 2006 1:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice job Julio
You make it interesting, but you didn't allow a run.

Kudos to the whole team. Tommy threw a good ballgame, and all our hitters did something right at the plate.

Gotta love every win we get against a team we could see in the playoffs.

by future on May 17, 2006 1:02 AM EDT reply actions  

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