Open Thread - Game 104: Mets vs Braves (07/30/2006) on WB11

by Eric Simon on Jul 30, 2006 11:47 AM EDT

Glavine versus the Braves.

Let's go Mets!

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A beywww-tiful day for baseball...

Pre-games, Sunday, July 30
Mets Magic Numbers (59 GL) (at Atlanta, 1:05 pm)
Florida 47 (59) (at Phila., 1:35 pm)
Philadelphia 47 (60) (vs. Fla., 1:35 pm)
Atlanta 46 (59) (vs. Mets, 1:05 pm)
Washington 43 (57) (at LA, 4:10 pm)

Gonna be in and out today so may not be around.

C'mon guys, get us a sweep for Casey Stengel's (and my) birthday!

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Jul 30, 2006 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

I thought this was a blog????!!!

What about something besides these stupid open threads? Analysis? Rumors? Podcasts? If I wanted a play by play account of the games, I'd just go to the ESPN message boards. Cmmon - step it up!!! If you want a real Mets blog, you should go to metsblog.com...

Alright, I'm done...

by roddy95 on Jul 30, 2006 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Nobody's forcing you

to be here.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah if more winners

like you are on Mets blog I'll pass.

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 Jul 30, 2006 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Gonna miss the beginning of the game

on account of brunch. But, here's hoping that Tommy G continues the trend of Mets starters getting back on form.

And happy birthday Flaky!

"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 Jul 30, 2006 12:01 PM EDT reply actions

'Preciate it...

... have a nice brunch. Keep those Mets on the ball, will ya...?

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Jul 30, 2006 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Go Glavine

Lets hope galvine gets back to his winning ways

by Wdwrkr35 on Jul 30, 2006 12:41 PM EDT reply actions

Im gonna watch the beginning of the Game

and it better be good because i have to take the family to church at 1130 PST

Game starts at 1000 PST here....so maybe 5 innings i'll get in...

GO METS GO GLAVINE

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 12:51 PM EDT reply actions

Get it started REYES

yea baby

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:06 PM EDT reply actions

That wasnt PLD like....1st pitch swinging

???

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:07 PM EDT reply actions

what the hell

Woody in Left, PLD catching all three games? Let Marrero catch and put Endy 8th and let him play left.

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:08 PM EDT reply actions

I think they'll put Eli catching later today

if a blowout

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions

YESSSS

Delgado....wat bum Knee

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

Delgonoooooooooooooo

That one landed in Savannah

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

nice to see Smirker sucking in CF

second day in a row

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

aight Glavine

dont give up this lead next inning.....or at all

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:17 PM EDT reply actions

WHY?

has valentin batting lower in the lineup the past 2 days????

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:18 PM EDT reply actions

today

its because its a lefty on the mound and he is weaker from the right side.

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks Doc

when ur right ur right

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

mets have 99 SB's this year

braves have 39

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:19 PM EDT reply actions

they miss Furcal

I know Renteria has better overall numbers, but Furcal brought that "Reyes element" of cheap runs that they don't have.

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Woody in Left already cost us

don't like messing with defense with Glavine on mound, he gets a lot balls put in play.

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:25 PM EDT reply actions

Clearly with no Larry Jones in the lineup

Andruw won't be pitched to.

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:27 PM EDT reply actions

Also helps the A Jones

totally owns Glavine

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

true

that why having Frenchy hitting behind him is great.

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Glavine

battling...nice

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

10 pitches and a base hit

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

and got the hit.....great

just when i finished typing the last sentence

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Chuck James ain't fooling them today

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:35 PM EDT reply actions

I need about 6 more runs

so i can relax about not watching the rest of the game

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope Glavine

doesnt tire out running the bases

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:35 PM EDT reply actions

Beltran is up....

ok baby....

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

Bases loaded and no outs

and Beltran Delgado and wright are up....perfect

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:37 PM EDT reply actions

Grand Slam.....

unbelievable

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:39 PM EDT reply actions

Ho. Lee. Shyte.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 1:39 PM EDT reply actions

Beltranator !!!

7-0. Boos rain down in Atl. This is better than sex.

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:40 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

that is hilarious

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Chuckie

looked like he wanted to cry when walking off the mound.....priceless

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

chico

think you can go to Church and not worry 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 Jul 30, 2006 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

2 more runs

i said i needed 6 more....lol

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions

you know...

What's the biggest dilemma Mets fans face this season?

Deciding who deserves the "MVP" cheer -- and the NL MVP awawrd at the end of the season.

Man, is it nice to root for a good team.

by anonymous on Jul 30, 2006 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

I'll take that dilemma anyday

woo hoo

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

seriously, though:

who do you pick? I have to go with Beltran at this point, though Wright has probably just as strong a case and might draw more votes because of his gaudier batting average. I have to think one of the two will take the NL MVP this year, with Pujols (and Bonds, though he has no real chance this year) spending significant time on the shelf. Who else would be the competition?

by anonymous on Jul 30, 2006 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

their a couple guys

Lance Berkman is having a big year, maybe Nomar is in the mix too, Rolen is having a big year 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 Jul 30, 2006 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

yes it is

But its gotta be Beltran 31 HR/93 RBI, playing CF like a superstar. Clutch hit after clutch hit. To me he gotta be in the MVP of the team and possibly the league. 16 million is looking cheap considering that the Skanees are paying Randy Johnson the same money not to get out of the 4th against the D-Rays.

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

well lets start a new inning here

lets go delgado

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:43 PM EDT reply actions

Glavine

better not blow this one....no cheap hits here

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

wright needs to right his ship

lets get it goin

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:45 PM EDT reply actions

Wright

thinking way to hard at that AB

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

who's pitching for the braves?

Snell? didnt he pitch for the Pirates recently?

by chico on Jul 30, 2006 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

What is Hernandez talking about?

Keith just said that Missouri is the only state that borders 5 other states...

Missouri borders at least 7 other states and many other states border at least 5. Anyone know what he's talking about?

by Nick T @ Amazin' Avenue on Jul 30, 2006 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

i think he didn't phrase it

well. St. Louis itself is a within couple hours drive from 6 states. New York also boarders 5 states (NJ,CT,VT,PA,MA,OH) I believe so he can't really mean what he said.

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 Jul 30, 2006 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Abreu in the Bronx according to ESPN

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2534459

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 Jul 30, 2006 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

what the hell

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 Jul 30, 2006 2:05 PM EDT reply actions

exhale...whew

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 Jul 30, 2006 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

Glavine is currently in a vortex of suckitude.

Hope he can pull himself out of the terlit one of these days.

Anyone else see that note on the Mets' site about next years' mutual options on Glavine? When the Mets reloaded his contract during the spring, they GAVE him not only a free option for next year, but they also an addition 2 MILL bonus if he makes the All-Star game. All of which, Glavine noted, he didn't particularly want, because he wanted his "freedom" after this season.

Troubling, if you ask me. But I'll overlook it if he could figure out how to friggin' pitch or drop a bunt down again.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

reading that

I wonder if both sides are trying to orchistrate a tidy divorce. Omar didn't sign Glavine and maybe skeptical about his ability to continue to pitch well, remember it was Omar that put the coup de grace to Al Leiter's Met career, and thank God he did. Maybe Glavine wife is anti-NYC suburbs or something. This getting weirder, but it might work out for the Mets if Glavine is really declining and he walks.

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 Jul 30, 2006 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

It's possible. Glavine's always been a mystery.

He won with smoke and mirrors for years on crappy calls, then the umps tightenend up and he sucked at a Trachsel-esque level, then somehow figured something out last year at the break and was great for a year, until a month ago, and now he sucks again. Hard to know which way he will go next, but if he was a free agent, would you sign him for 12 mill for a year with a 2 mill AS bonus? He may have other bonuses as well, I'm sure he does. I doubt seriously that I would.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Having said that, I suppose I would

reserve judgement until after seeing him pitch in the playoffs.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

The thing is

I know exactly what you mean about Glavine's career trajectory, but ultimately we're talking about a HOF career. It just seems hard for me to believe that you could build that pretty much exclusively on bad calls. Obviously the tighter strike zone affected his game more than other pitchers', but still you have to give him credit for using what was available to him. Seems hard for me to call that just "smoke and mirrors."

Still, your basic point is sound - if he's not going to get the same strike zone anymore as he did earlier in his career, then his success depends on how well he has adjusted to that. From June of last year to June of this year, it looked like he finally had made the adjustment. Now he's having a crappy month, but we'll have to reserve judgment on whether that means he's lost whatever it was he figured out.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

that 2 million bonus

is crazy. If you're paying a guy 12 million he probably should be making the AS Team. With that said if Glavine is the pitcher he was for the last year, he probably worth the money in this market for starting pitching, at least for one year, nothing long term at 40 years. AJ Burnett makes that much per year, Beckett just got 10 million per hasn't been great this year. Hudson getting that much to stink, as is Mulder, and Randy Johnson.

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 Jul 30, 2006 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

About Valentin batting 8th

Good point about him being weaker from the right. I was thinking maybe Willie was trying to give Woodward some protection to get him going a little bit.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 2:36 PM EDT reply actions

68 pitches already for Glavine.

I hope for his sake he can make it through 5.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

Nice defense Nady

:rolls eyes:

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 2:50 PM EDT reply actions

Dammit

Glavine

"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 Jul 30, 2006 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

Alright Tom

No win for you. You should be pulled right now.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

yeah Willie gotta go get him 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 Jul 30, 2006 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

Nady

you absolutely blow. Pull Glavine and Nady.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

Comedy of freaking errors out there

"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 Jul 30, 2006 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

How many errors can Nady get on that play?

He dropped the ball twice, and then made a throw a 4 year old girl would haven't been proud of.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

did change the outcome

with 2 out Frenchy was scoring anyway. Would be nice is Glavine could, you know, like get a guy out

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 Jul 30, 2006 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Frenchy is not scoring from first base

if Nady gets that ball cleanly.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I think he would have scored anyway.

As bad as it looked, it was basically no harm no foul.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Gary and Keith said

the third base coach did not wave home until the bobble, he definately would not have scored

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

but he didn't put the stop either

its debatable I suppose.

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 Jul 30, 2006 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

i do not know why you care about this so much?

if you saw the play you know he would not have scored, why is this such a big deal? The third base did not send him until the bobble, case closed

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I saw the play like you did

I think he would scored. Are we not allowed to debate and disagree?

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 Jul 30, 2006 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions

When the commentators tell you he would not

have scored and the third base coach did not wave him home until the bobbles, then it is a fact that he would not have scored. If you want to disagree, go ahead, I just do not see the point.

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

For a guy who thinks it's not a real

important point you sure seem to be standing your ground there, Art.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess I just feel the play was not debatable

The commentators on the WB and tbs both said the same. But if you want, debate away.

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually

the announcers on TBS said "Francouer never hesitated, he was going to score all the way on that" anyway. I think he scores regardless of the bobble.

by Mikeybags84 on Jul 30, 2006 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Alrighty then.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

it was in the corner

and hit that damn panel scoreboard that they have everywhere now so you don't get a true bounce like if hit a wall. The Jones ball ticked me off more because he cut it off. He was scoring, I think.

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 Jul 30, 2006 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Quick inning for the Mets here, and TG's

up to 99 pitches. I'd bet Willie gives him another inning, however. And I'm ok with that. If you can't support TG to try to get a win here, with a 14 game lead over Atlanta, when can you ever do something for a player?

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 3:01 PM EDT reply actions

I disagree

Willie needs to say, Team > Player.

Carlos Beltran is the man. Another HR.

9-6.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

bottom of the order too

And he will likely hit in the bottom of the next inning with that Beltran HR so you can hit for 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 Jul 30, 2006 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

MVP

MVP MVP MVP

"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 Jul 30, 2006 3:02 PM EDT reply actions

Beltran is getting like he was 2004 playoffs

They needed 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 Jul 30, 2006 3:02 PM EDT reply actions

I think Booby Cox just said

"Mother F..."

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

And Delgado

a triple away from the cycle...

"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 Jul 30, 2006 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

Braves OF might need to be

abducted for that happen

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 Jul 30, 2006 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

that would be okay

by me.

"We come in peace, and to wipe the smirk off Andruw Jones' face."

"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 Jul 30, 2006 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

That one made me laugh. Yes, out loud.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Can you imagine though?

I don't think I'd stop laughing for a week if it happened.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Darn

I think Wright didn't go to second because he knew Nady didn't need any extra pressure.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 3:05 PM EDT reply actions

seriously

Wright didn't go to 2nd because the ball was smoked to left field and Diaz got to it in a hurry. Why would he be sabtoging the teams ability score to take pressure off Nady, who by the way has RBI in this game already.

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 Jul 30, 2006 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I think

he was kidding

end the madness.stop the war

by elifriedman on Jul 30, 2006 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope he was

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

by DoctorK16 on Jul 30, 2006 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Eli

got it right, I was totally kidding. I have to poke fun at Nady, who's been terrible in the field today(which is par for the course with him) and while he hasn't been bad at the plate today...he's still terrible with RISP.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

ok

well ignore my comment. Sometimes you never know.

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 Jul 30, 2006 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Nady is a decent

offensive player, but he should be platooned with Endy

end the madness.stop the war

by elifriedman on Jul 30, 2006 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I am not too sentimental

I take Glavine out now. He doesn't deserve the win.

end the madness.stop the war

by elifriedman on Jul 30, 2006 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

Of course you want to show him support, but he's a professional and doesn't need to be coddled. He knows he's not getting it done today.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

well Willie with you guys

I remember last year Willie said he wasn't the mushy type, he wasn't kidding.

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 Jul 30, 2006 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Willie did

the right thing with Glavine. I hope he can get it back together cause I wouldn't feel comfortable with him pitching game 2 of the NLCS

end the madness.stop the war

by elifriedman on Jul 30, 2006 3:12 PM EDT reply actions

Seriously

All this talk about #3, and nobody mentions the growing elephant in the room, which is #2.

Still only a baby elephant, but let's hope Glavine gets it back together soon...

"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 Jul 30, 2006 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's see if the Mets can get out of an inning

without giving up two out runs.

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

that is what has been concerning me about Glavine

the most lately. His inability to get out of innings. Lots of two out rbi's against him it seems like anyway.

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

And 2-strike hits. Similar phenominon.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

true

no swings and misses really.

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

You know

if it's two outs when Oliver comes to bat...why not let him hit since it's only the 6th right now?

This move is stupid by Willie.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 3:25 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

He couldn't double switch Oliver because he wasn't going to burn a guy off his bench when Cliff can't play the field. I get that. But 2 out nobody on let Oliver hit and save Cliff for later.

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 Jul 30, 2006 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

To me

it was less saving Floyd for later, it was more about using Oliver for another two innings.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Willie's probably looking to get the pen

a little work since we have another off day tomorrow.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

wasting the only left power bat off the bench

with no one on base, up three in the top of the 6th inning. Really is an odd move. What if the Braves continue to rally and we need that bat later in the game?

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I wonder if Francesca would be as upset about

the Braves stealing the Tomohawk chop from the Seminoles as he was about Enter Sandman, even though Wagner used it first.

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

that would require integerity and objectivity

2 things that the Fat Man doesn't have when it comes to 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 Jul 30, 2006 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

this just in

Keith thinks getting hit with a foul ball in the jewels is the worst place to be hit.

by Art Vandaley on Jul 30, 2006 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

Did you notice

earlier in the game, when Gary was talking about the massive scoreboard at Turner, commenting on how weird it must be as a player to look up and see a six-story-high picture of yourself.

Keith just says nothing.

You know he's thinking, "Yeah, I'd look good..."

"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 Jul 30, 2006 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

ok, inning over

more runs please

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

by DoctorK16 on Jul 30, 2006 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Heilman time

gut check

"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 Jul 30, 2006 3:56 PM EDT reply actions

Danys ha some serious eyebrows.

Love that double by Delgado!

He should have gone for 3.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

Damn, Delgado

No triple?

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

that was a bad ab by Nady

got put the ball in play

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 Jul 30, 2006 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

Damn

hole in the lineup. Two mediocre righty bats when all they needed was a flyball to right field.

Oh well.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

That was a bad at-bat

By everybody after Wright. Ugh. 1st and Third no outs and you can't get a single run?

That Woodward at bat was terrible, he really needed to just get a fly ball some where, but nope.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 4:12 PM EDT reply actions

Woody knew it, too

He was pissed after that AB.

As were we all.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Shit

Heilman couldn't hold the fort. And now here comes Wagner to work a 4 out save opportunity.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 4:20 PM EDT reply actions

forgive me

if I'm not too upset yet. A borderline 3-2 pitch went for a walk, and a little squibber got through the infield. I think Heilman did fine.

by anonymous on Jul 30, 2006 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah I agree

I was about to say this is as good as he looked in a while. BTW, Billy wants work, so he got an extra out today.

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 Jul 30, 2006 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

abreu deal official 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 Jul 30, 2006 4:27 PM EDT reply actions

HA HA HA

Astros just gagged up Clemens' win for him.

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

Duke!

Bloop-a-riffic!

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:31 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon Delgado!

You know you want to hit a triple here.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

Delgado makes an out

I suppose it had to happen eventually.

Aight. 19 hits, we better win this thing.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

Valentin

Great play. Just missed on the throw.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon Wags

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

GET OUT THE BROOMS

SWEEP!

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on Jul 30, 2006 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

YES!

Oh HELL yes!

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

what is Aybar doing

Sweep baby. Mets, Mets, Mets. Shut up Giles.

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 Jul 30, 2006 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

Giving the Braves one last humiliation

for the weekend. Nice!

"The Mets with the bases loaded: Chavez, great speed, Reyes, great speed, Lo Duca, good guy."

by Mr. Met on Jul 30, 2006 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Braves future:

Imagine a boot stomping on your face - forever.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Now THAT....

... was the statement...

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Jul 30, 2006 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Now that's the way to ram the stake thru their

hearts. Finishing a sweep with a strik'em throw'em DP.

Phils beat the Fish so things are just swimming. 14 game lead with 60 to go.

by peeder on Jul 30, 2006 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

Good game today

Plus the Phillies battle into to second place -- only 14 games back.

by chuchundra on Jul 30, 2006 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Doing us one last favor

beating the Fish before giving away the farm.

"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 Jul 30, 2006 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Phils-Marlins

The Phillies and Marlins still have a game tonight and tomorrow before the Mets go down to Miami. Hopefully, they split and each game goes about 15 innings.

I smell blood in the water. No mercy for the Marlins! None for the Phillies next weekend at Shea! I want them both DESTROYED! I want a 20 GAME LEAD! MWA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

Keep Maine in the rotation!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 30, 2006 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions