Open Thread - Game 113: Padres vs Mets (08/10/2006) on SNY

by Billy Everyteen on Aug 10, 2006 12:11 PM EDT

Not that I know what the hell I'm doing here (how do ya shift gears on this here blog machine?). But I notice there's no game thread yet. So maybe this can tide us over until somebody pays Eric's bail or whatever....

Also, I maybe have to fill some more space here, 'cause this diary's too short, so, um . . . Let's see if this works. [moved from diaries - anonymous. Also, go Mets!]

[editor's note, by kingcritical] Sorry guys, I forgot the game was early today and I'm swamped at work. Maybe I'll get the pitching matchup up there in a few. -kingcritical

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So anyway

Mr. Met vs. Franken Friar: who ya got??

Mr. Met's got nothing on Franken Friar's tongue action, I'll say that much.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:13 PM EDT reply actions

Also, Go you Mets

Since it seemed to work last night. First home sweep of the season? I'm ready.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:14 PM EDT reply actions

And one more thing

Any reason why the Padres leadoff hitter would be bunting with two strikes in the 1st AB of the game?

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

it's Dave Roberts

the hardball times or somebody did a study where they figured out that statistically, guys like Juan Pierre and Dave Roberts would actually be better if they bunted every time.

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow

Hell, I could do that. I'd even settle for league minimum.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

i hated bunting

when i played in HS and college (where I played club). It always seemed like whenever I was up against some guy throwing ridiculously fast (which to me was anything 85 or up), I got the bunt sign from the coach. thanks, skip. I always thought I was going to break a finger

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Now that's a glamorous injury

"Broke a finger ... er ... bunting."

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, man, the girls love it

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

It's better than straining an oblique

by sneezing. Or reaching down for the cheese dip.

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I essentially did that this summer

I initially strained it playing badminton (whic, really, is bad enough). But I aggravated it reaching down to pick up my beer.

I shit you not.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions

They say it's much easier...

... if you take the beer outta the keg first...

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

You don't wanna see what it did to my teeth.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I chipped my tooth on a beer at Shea

holding it in my mouth while I reached into my pocket for money. classic

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions

You get all the glamorous injuries

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions

that's how us

utility infielders roll

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions

willie playing with house money today

having already won the series, our outfield is Ledee - Tucker - Endy, with our pal DeFelice behind the dish. Senor Stache is hitting 5th.

In other words, let's go El Duque!

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

This ain't the New York Mets!

It's made in New Jersey!

New Jersey???

Get a rope . . .

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Todd Walker walks

Hopefully the next batter is Joe Groundsintodoubleplayer.

Hm... is this thing on?

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:18 PM EDT reply actions

I'm wit'ch you

(this one's for E-Simon)

and when I say I'm wit'ch you, I don't mean it like I know what you mean. I mean I'm wit'ch you. I'm undercover.

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Well that sucked

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:20 PM EDT reply actions

sure did

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions

You don't change gears on this thing...

... you just have to change the tubes from time to time.

Oh, joy - I'm watching for 30 seconds and get to see a two-run homer.

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 12:20 PM EDT reply actions

So it's your fault

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep, blame me...

... I walked in last night just in time to see Wags get one out, then give up a bomb. Just been lucky lately, I guess.

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions

damn early starts...

I'm going to see if I can figure out how to move this from the diaries to the main column.

Gameday link: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2006/gd.html?2006_08_10_sdnmlb_nynmlb_1&brand=mlb

by anonymous on Aug 10, 2006 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

Heh

Some of us were eager to get going on a non-work related activity this morning.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

this isn't even the B lineup

this is the C. Camp Day v2.

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 12:26 PM EDT reply actions

Today's promotion...

... several lucky campers' names will be drawn at random.

They'll be playing from the sixth inning on...

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Beats working

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Jose Reyes bunt grounds out

What, are there snakes on the basepaths?

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:27 PM EDT reply actions

Good job anonymous

kingcritical really dropped the ball today.

(just joshin' ya, kc)

This lineup explains why we still haven't swept a home 3 game series this year. Fer reals.

If we win today, we're just a freakin' well-oiled machine.

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 12:31 PM EDT reply actions

More stealing going on in this series

than in a Halliburton board meeting.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:33 PM EDT reply actions

I'm almost glad Piazza didn't start

so that Josh Bard can share the humiliation. The Mets are a very good base-stealing team this year, even without Mike's limp, soggy arm.

by anonymous on Aug 10, 2006 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

and now we get to witness

the awesome power of the 6-7-8-9 hitters: Tucker, Ledee, DiFelice, and El Duque. This should be good.

by anonymous on Aug 10, 2006 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

By "good" you mean, of course...

Craptastic?

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions

"Craptastic" isn't good enough.

How about "washed-uperrific"? "Waiver-wire-credible"? "Replacement-levelacious"?

Really, we should just call it "four automatic outs in a row" and leave it at that.

by anonymous on Aug 10, 2006 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions

One thing I like about this lineup

is seeing dub in the 3 hole.

I know that sounded perverted but I promise I didn't mean it like that.

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

If I'd a known it would that kind of party

Etc...mashed potatoes.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions

beastie boys reference?

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions

You got it

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Also, our bench today is SOLID

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Why give Jose a pitch to hit

when he's being "protected" by a guy batting .000?

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats, BR...

... ya made it to the front page.

C'mon Tucker. Join the Mutts' Slam Jam...

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

You may direct further comments

to BrooklynRaider's publicist.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

So

Is Delgado been a disappointment this year or not?

Frankly, he's been a disappointment for me. I think he is playing hurt though.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:38 PM EDT reply actions

yeah lets bring back eyechart

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Earlier this year he was spectacular

Now he's hitting low average but at least he's dangerous enough with his power to protect Wright.

I think you're right he's playing hurt. He's disappointing, but the potential's still there for him to be a big contributor.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Er, Beltran

Not Wright. Brain fart.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

he has disappointed a bit

but is hitting well enough so that no one is pitching around Beltran, which is a good thing. He had a long slump and hopefully will finish the season strong. It will be interesting to see what he can do in the playoffs.

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

HIs BA is a little disappointing

but overall, I can't complain. He was great early in the season when the team was building its confidence. If he had struggled early on as opposed to now, it might be different, but I'm not disappointed.

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

ok guys, I got the gameday links up

Sorry for dropping the ball today--the early start and the insane Thursday and work conspired against me. Let's go Mets!

by kingcritical on Aug 10, 2006 12:46 PM EDT reply actions

Ricky Ledee

Singles Machine.*

*Small sample size may apply.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

Always nice when half your lineup

Shows up in the Gameday photo with different hats.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:50 PM EDT reply actions

i was thinking the exact same thing

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

yea

when was tucker on the nationals? not this season, right?

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

last year I think

I thought he was playing for the yankees earlier this year, but then I figured out I was thinking of terrence long

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

yea

even yankee fans i know were embarrassed when terrance long became a regular...

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Woooooooo!

Jose!

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:53 PM EDT reply actions

Bottom of the order sets the table n/t

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Way to go, anonymous guys!

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, it worked for the Marilns against us n/t

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions

And weirdly

It's working for them for almost a whole season.

I still get the creeps thinking about how their W/L since May is essentially the same as ours.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions

jose

jose - jose - jose!!

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 12:54 PM EDT reply actions

so Trevor Hoffman

are the Mets pitching good enough to make the world 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 Aug 10, 2006 12:54 PM EDT reply actions

Endy-riffic!

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 12:55 PM EDT reply actions

endy

is on fire!!!!

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 12:55 PM EDT reply actions

ok

my comment was based on "ball-in play. run scoring play". figured it was a hit. but sac fly is good enough.

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Mets take the lead

Homers? We don't need no stinkin' homers.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 12:57 PM EDT reply actions

mmmmmmm.....

homers..... arrghurhgh....

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

Then there's The Homer...

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions

why is ledee in a mets cap

but tucker is in a nationals cap (from last season!)??

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

photoshop

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Hm, called strike 3

right over the plate.

D'oh!

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

Nuts!

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Zounds!

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions

i was going for...

the "doh! nuts!" theme.... mmmm... dohnuts.

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, right

There's also:

D'oh!

A deer!

A female deer!

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions

mmmmm.....

open faced club sand wedge...

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions

mmmm....

Unprocessed fish sticks.

(Refers to goldfish)

The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Aug 10, 2006 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

mmmmmm

64 slices of american cheese....63....62

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

That was one of my favorite...

... laugh-out-loud Simpsons lines the first time I saw it.

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Perfect comedy moment

I LOL'ed too.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions

wasn't defelice a met last year?

why is HE in a nationals cap still?

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 1:20 PM EDT reply actions

El Duque's turning into a pretty good hitter.

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 1:21 PM EDT reply actions

Nice quick inning

Duque pitching pretty well so far.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

has been sharp except for the Gonzalez HR

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Only 64 pitches through five...

... he could pitch another 11 or 12 innings at this pace.

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Now that I'd like to see

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

D-Dub

with the plate discipline.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:35 PM EDT reply actions

Carlos needs to stop doing that with the bat.

Don't you think?

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

That too.

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Doing what?

sucking?

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Young seems to have lost his release point.

Or something.

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

Ball one to Valentin

Apparently thrown to the other catcher - the one sitting in the Loge level.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Wild thing

I think I love you.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

Michael Tucker

Bah.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

I miss uncle Cliffy

by thekid on Aug 10, 2006 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I miss the Mets

There are so few of them left, it seems...

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

El Duque

Is quickly becoming a met though. He needs a new cap for his gamecast pic.

by thekid on Aug 10, 2006 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

the guy hadn't thrown a strike

and he swinging away in that spot

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

did anyone see Newsday

hatchet job on Lastings Milledge.

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah

Of course, I remember that a year or two ago, Jose Reyes was being called the worst shortstop in the majors.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

no, what did it say?

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Wallace Matthews

The worries begin with the foolish and impulsive trade of Xavier Nady, a competent professional rightfielder, for a 41-year-old middle reliever and a young pitcher with a bum arm.
That trade flew under the radar in light of the Yankees' acquisition of Bobby Abreu, and seemed justified to some because of the loss of Duaner Sanchez in a taxi accident.
But the impact of that deal won't be felt until October, when the games become real and the Mets, and their fans, realize Lastings Milledge is a fake.
The fans already know it, judging by their reaction to his outfield and plate misadventures Tuesday night against the Padres. It has become clear to the people in the stands that Milledge can't hit anything that is not a straight fastball and that his route to most fly balls is, to put it kindly, circuitous.
The other day, I asked Omar Minaya if he would feel comfortable with Milledge in the outfield at Fenway during the World Series. He looked at me for a moment and then laughed. "Not if he's in leftfield," he said.
He doesn't do much better in right, either.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/ny-spwally104846507aug10,0,3330925.column?coll=ny-sports -headlines

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

ugh, thanks though

the only part I agreed with was the characterization of Nady. a regrettable but necessary move, in my opinion, that could still work out quite well for the mets depending on how Perez does. nady's ceiling did not appear to be very high

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

I get feeling a bit uneasy about missing Nady's power - and even his average - in this postseason. He's a more reliable player right now than Milledge. But he was playing pretty much at his ceiling, whereas Milledge - and possibly Perez - could end up doing so much more.

And we did need the bullpen help, like it or not.

The whole thing makes me slighly anxious in terms of this season, but I don't see it as a bad trade. And the dig on Milledge is simply unfair.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

totally agree

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

the other side of it, though, is that

only the Mets trade AWAY guys like Jason Bay and (dare I mention his name) Kazmir when they're 6 games OUT of the wild card, but made this move, trading away their starting rightfielder "for the future" when they are 14 games UP in the division. It does seem a bit backward.

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

new regime

new philosophy. Omar didn't to that, the whole point of him being here is to change the organiazation for the better.

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, i totally appreciate that

but I was a fan then, and am still a fan now, so it is not so easy to separate the two. how many times has there been a new team philosophy before?

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

No it's a good point

But I guess we just chalk it up to irony.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

The difference is that

Omar's philosophy actually makes sense.

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

totally

which is a good feeling

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

stach-eriffic!!!!!

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

does he even watch the games?

Heilman is the set up man, and in my opinion has been overused.

"What about Aaron Heilman, a once-promising pitcher who now seems shaken by his manager's and GM's apparent lack of faith in him? Early in the season, when John Maine and Brian Bannister went down, we were told Heilman was too valuable in the bullpen to return to the starting rotation. In the ultimate show of disrespect, Jose Lima got a couple of starts before the Mets would even consider Heilman. Now, he rarely gets into a game at all, and when he does, he looks lost."

by thekid on Aug 10, 2006 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Meanwhile

Damn, tie game.

Top o' the order. C'mon Metsies...

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:09 PM EDT reply actions

You got to love Endy Chavez

You just got to.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:13 PM EDT reply actions

Close play, think he was out...

I've gotten on people being too critical of Willie, but I'm a little surprised he didn't give Reyes a chance to steal the base before bunting him over.

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

Deeeeeeeeeee-DUB!!!!

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 2:16 PM EDT reply actions

Duuuuuuuuuub!!

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:16 PM EDT reply actions

D-dub!

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:17 PM EDT reply actions

T'was a rope...

... t'was.

C'mon, Stache. Send the camp kids home happy...

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 2:17 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon Salami Stache

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:19 PM EDT reply actions

That's my Stache!

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

Steaks

at the Ground Round for everyone!

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:20 PM EDT reply actions

if anyone predicted that Stache

would help the team 50% of what he has, should become a professional soothsayer

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

and the mets already have one of those!

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions

this guy

http://www.metstradamus.blogspot.com/

I think he wanted Stache gone 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 Aug 10, 2006 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay, fess up....

... who told the Mets they were playing the Braves today?

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

Oh ho ho

I was about to start calling him Michael "Goose Eggs" Tucker, and the dude busts out an RBI double.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

no one call him

the Ice Williams of 2006!

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

They should institute an Ice Williams Award

Maybe a platinum sombrero.

And now DeFelice with the OBP bump.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

have you seen the Onion's

Todd Zeile award?

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

No, you got a link?

Sounds promising.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

nothing earthshattering

just apropos of our Ice Williams award conversation. Plus it is Todd Zeile

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/41865

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Hah

I think I won some of those back in my day...

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

C'mon DiFelice

join the fun

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

so again ask

Trevor Hoffman, are the Mets any good you punk?

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

what did trevor say?

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

basically after he blew

the all-star game he was talking some junk about the Mets not being that good and the pitching being suspect

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

oh, gotcha

thought there was something new.

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

hearty round of applause

for el duque. pitched a good game.

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

his ERA

has dipped under 5

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

about 4

with the Mets though, and a 1.20 WHIP to boot. He has pitched much better for us than he did in the desert.

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Ducksnorts

Made a great point about Hernandez and the Mets:

Hernandez is a perfect fit for this ballclub. He gets abused by lefties (.302/.365/.566), so the opposing manager stacks the lineup. Then, assuming Hernandez survives the first few innings, the Mets have four southpaws in their bullpen who can cause serious matchup problems late in the game. This is terrific roster management -- Hernandez' one weakness isn't as easy to exploit in his current environment as it might be elswhere; in other words, he has more value to the Mets than just about anyone else.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

the C team is getting it done today!

I haven't been able to follow the game much, but I'm pleasantly surprised, I must say.

by kingcritical on Aug 10, 2006 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

of course

as soon as I say that, Gramps grounds into a DP with the bases loaded. Oh well. I'll have to live with the four-run lead.

by kingcritical on Aug 10, 2006 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice DP, & I'm outta here...

Think they can finish this one without me. Be well, y'all...

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 2:33 PM EDT reply actions

Cheers

I think you're at 2 ER for this game. The last one may have been El Duque's fault.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I settled down after the first...

layta...

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Gramps says

"I wanna get out of here in time for the Early Bird Special."

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

pray for me

I have to Yankee stadium next Thursday for a work day out. I need to buy extra soap this weekend when we go shopping.

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

show up to work that day

in a biohazard suit

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Jump onto the netting

Then you won't have that problem anymore.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

a few innings of skank fans

and you'll want to jump

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Aug 10, 2006 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

i might not have a job 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 Aug 10, 2006 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Another problem solved!

"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 Aug 10, 2006 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions

looks like

everything is wrapped up in a nice little package

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice pitch sequence by Heilman

Outside, outside, outside, outside, outside ...

Inside.

And sit down Dave Roberts.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

Heilman

Really looks lost out there. It's a good thing he is so seldom used.

by thekid on Aug 10, 2006 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Heh

You said it. DFA his ass.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

PS

Heilman is the 12th in Games appeared in in the NL.

by thekid on Aug 10, 2006 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Jose Reyes says

"I wanna go to Dennys with Gramps."

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Delgado flies out

At least it went the other way.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

What happened to the magic number updates

I know it's far away but I liked them.

by thekid on Aug 10, 2006 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

Mets magic number

"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 Aug 10, 2006 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Cool...

... didn't think anyone cared, I'll start updating them again.

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Bard seems like

a nice player, i know they needed a knucleball catcher, but that was a panic move by the red sox

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

agreed

That was a short-sighted move. But the last Wakefield start before they traded him was a hell of a thing -- I think he had four passed balls. They had to do something, and they wanted to keep Wakefield.

by anonymous on Aug 10, 2006 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

how about make Vartek catch him

and let Bard catch one of these other starters.

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

by DoctorK16 on Aug 10, 2006 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

put it in the books

by The Wright Stuff on Aug 10, 2006 3:06 PM EDT reply actions

Mini Pedro gets it done

And sweep! And five in a row.

That's right, we beat you with the C-Team.

Just wait till we beat the Nats using nobody but Brooklyn Cyclones.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 3:08 PM EDT reply actions

Looks like Mark Prior still sucks.

Boo hoo hoo.

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

by Mr. Met on Aug 10, 2006 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

Now I can go back to rooting for the Padres

For the chance they get to play the Mets in the playoffs, which means I get to go the games...

by thekid on Aug 10, 2006 3:09 PM EDT reply actions

What do you think of Petco?

Looks like a neat park on tv. I like the old building incorporated into it.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

It's a nice park

I honestly think they went a bit too big. The fans don't care enough about the Pads for it to constantly sell out which leaves a lot of open seats in the upper sections. It has great site lines and that bar in the old building is great. I'll often pay $5 just to get in walk around and watch the game from the terrace of the bar.

The location is perfect as I live downtown and walk to and from games. It's done wonders for the downtown restaraunt/bar/living scene.

They have created a new kind of fan, the group of twenty something girls/guys that go to the game as "pre-game" for a night out at the bars of downtown San Diego. Not great for knowledge of the game but some great eye candy!

by thekid on Aug 10, 2006 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

That's apparently what happened in SF

Right? Instead of the old Candlestick rowdies you get a lot of yuppie types.

Though of course the weather in San Diego is much more condusive to eye candy.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

And $5 to watch live major league baseball

from the terrace of a bar, has got to be one of the best deals in the world.

Hell, it costs me five bucks for a piece of rubber chicken in the company cafeteria.

"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 Aug 10, 2006 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

It is a great deal

I have been thinking they are going to jack up the price of the park pass but they haven't. It's a great bar too, lots of beer on tap and full bar and the view from that terrace is great. the only problem is they only let you stay on the terrace for half the game.

It is similar to what I heard from SF (never went to a game at old candlestick). Though, Yuppies in SoCal are a different breed, think less clothes for the women, less interesting to talk to, and less knowledge of the game.

by thekid on Aug 10, 2006 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

New numbers...

Gonna be away for a few days; in the D.C. area over the weekend and guess who happens to be in town? Plan on taking my kids to their first Mets' game ever, and it's going to be in Washington. Should be cool. Catch y'all in about a week.

Since it was requested upthread...

Thursday evening, August 10
Mets Magic Numbers (49 GL) (W vs. SD, 7-3)
Philadelphia 36 (49) (off)
Florida 33 (49) (at Wash. - in progress)
Atlanta 33 (49) (off)
Washington 31 (49) (vs. Fla. - in progress)

(If the Mets go 24-25 the rest of the way, the Phils would need to go 38-11 to tie. Life is good...)

Ya gotta believe, baby... BELIEVE!

by FlakyLefty45 on Aug 10, 2006 7:42 PM EDT reply actions