Open Thread - Game 135: Mets vs Astros (09/03/2006) on SNY

by Eric Simon on Sep 3, 2006 2:01 PM EDT

Mets go for the sweep in Houston as El Duque returns to the hill.

Let's go Mets!

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whee!

The Mets are riding high with the series already won and Beltran not seriously hurt. I'm hoping, somewhat optimistically, that he'll be back in center field for Tuesday's game, which I'll be at. Meantime, the AAA team gets a crack at the Astros this afternoon, and I actually like their chances.

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 2:06 PM EDT reply actions

Whee?

You funny.

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions

in the head, perhaps.

But it's been a good ride this season.

All the news outlets are prematurely prognosticating about Floyd not getting a contract from the Mets this offseason. But why wouldn't we want him back? I'd like to see the whole 4-man outfield from this year's roster get offers next year -- Beltran and Green are already on the hook, and Chavez and Floyd should be easy to retain. I like the depth and versatility of this group a lot, and though a little extra right-handed pop might not hurt, there's something to be said for having 4 competent and affordable starters.

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

just looking over the '07 free agents

there's almost no one out there who would represent an upgrade over Floyd's offense from either side of the plate. Carlos Lee, maybe Trot Nixon or Milton Bradley, past that it looks like a wash to me. Why not ask Cliff back for another year, especially when we'd have enough depth that an injury wouldn't kill the team?

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I totally agree, Cliff's been great, even with

his relatively down year this year. I've been saying all year I hope he comes back but everyone seems to think it's a foregone conclusion that he won't be re-signed.

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm spending the day with the family

but wanted to stop by to say Go Mets! Time to get some hits and runs off Oswalt! Let's go!

OK, see ya.

And yeah, Endy gets the "10th man" award.

by Max in NJ on Sep 3, 2006 3:06 PM EDT reply actions

by the way,

ROY OSWALT IS PITCHING A NO-HITTER SO FAR. Hear that?

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

I'm not sure if that works on the opposition.

But, just in case, YOU MEAN A PERFECT GAME!!!

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I loves havin' me some ND on this team.

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

wow.

This is going to be the mother of all small-ball victories if Oswalt continues to pitch lights out. A suicide squeeze bunt!

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

Yep - smart play.

The good thing for us is that it gives us a better chance to avoid a big inning though, if Robo can just get Oswalt out.

I suppose it would be wrong to plunk Oswalt in the ribs in this situation, right?

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn - Oswalt looked safe there.

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

maybe

he got a little tired running down the line there? Knock on wood. Hell, I'll even take a 1-0 loss as long as we pick up a dignity hit or two here.

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

It's all ready to fall apart for Roy.

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

Cliff's opportunity for sweet revenge.

Bring it, baby.

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

All right well Cliff didn't exactly bust it

down the line there. But I guess he's taking care of his ankle. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah.

I think Cliff just can't be expected to be all that fast anymore, whether he expends all his effort or not.

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe not falling apart yet,

but it'd sure be nice to cash in Reyes from third, tie the game, and go the rest of the way with a decent chance to win.

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

dammit.

Oswalt seems to really stymie the left-handers -- even with the IBB to Delgado, both Floyd and Green looked pretty bad against him.

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

No Worries.

Woodward still has another shot.

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

man.

Have I said recently how much I miss Ramon Castro? Here's DiFelice, a totally punchless suposed catch-and-throw guy, and he can't even get Taveras on a pitchout!

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

1 hit and SIX (6) BB for Duque

Six walks c'mon. I know it's a bandbox, but still.

by peeder on Sep 3, 2006 4:14 PM EDT reply actions

squeezed

The home-plate ump has a very small strike zone today, and Duque has been noticeably upset with a few borderline calls. Oswalt is dealing so one-sidedly he doesn't seem to be affected by it, though it's been called consistently. Duque was trying a lot of borderline pitches and living with the BBs instead of grooving pitches.

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Strange choice, bringing Oliver in here,

don't you think? The other Oliver might at least have a shot at a K.

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

by Mr. Met on Sep 3, 2006 4:16 PM EDT reply actions

Howie Rose

was speculating this might be a bit of a playoff audition for Darren Oliver -- see how he does in a more high-pressure late-inning situation, since the back of the rotation will already provide enough long men for the playoffs.

by anonymous on Sep 3, 2006 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions