Open Thread - Game 71: Mets vs Angels

New game. Let’s see how the Human Slot Machine works without the Jacket’s zen-like influence.

Adult Diaper is hitting second?

It would be huge if we could steal 2 out of 3 from a quality team like the Angels.

Obie is so happy to be with the big club. Again, I’m glad he finally got a crack with the Mets; he’s toiled as a manager in the minors for a long time.

Single, stolen base, advance to third on the throwing error. Let’s see if dumpy can get him in.

Now knock ‘em in, “Adult Diaper”.

A walk to a guy who’s 0 for his last 18. Glad I took the “over” on the swag form.

Castro finally gets into the lineup and he’s hitting NINTH?

Did Reyes dog that one around first?

I suppose the extra rest might have done him some good?

That would be pretty sweet

So here’s a short story. When I was in Dublin last year I met Ron Darling’s ex-brother-in-law, Jerry something or other, in my hostel room. The guy seemed nice enough and told me about visiting spring training in the 1980s and meeting Doc, Straw, Keith, etc. We went our separate ways around 11 p.m.

I next saw the guy at 6 a.m. after he woke me up screeching about how bad he had to pee. I explained that someone else from the room was using the bathroom and he would have to wait. Jerry said he couldn’t wait. I told him there was nothing I could do. Jerry asked what I could do to help. I told him to pee in a wastebasket but otherwise to fuck off and let me sleep. Eventually the bathroom door opened and for some reason Jerry thanked me for it.

If I ever meet Ron Darling, I’m telling him this story and asking about this Jerry guy.

Decent game so far.

Let’s hear it for the DH! 21st Century Base-ball!

I’d say it like By Mennen.

I’m just surprised more than anything else.

He looks like an older, nerdier Morgan Freeman, which makes him ridiculously old and nerdy.

Who is the only player to accumulate 200 games with both the Mets and the Angels.

But I won’t tell you all. It’s a tough one.

His >200 games with the Mets were over two stints

and Perez throws his hat! He sulks and he screams and hesweats!!

As soon as I turn the game back on, that happens

this is not pretty. Then again, I had 6-3 Mets in the swag contest. Not dead yet!

Not that I’m surprised.

Seems like Perez has done this sorta 5 or 6 in a row hit thing. He has a tendency towards these disaster-by-nips. Gimme a homer at least. Don’t single me to death.

The Angels’ baserunning is reminiscent of the Mets c. 1962-present.

has Gary mistaken a foul tip for a strikeout? It gets annoying.

Warming up in the bullpen. No Hello Kitty backpack to be found.

Unlike past Met performances, am I the only one shocked the Mets are still in this?

My official statement: Anyone on here advocating getting rid of Reyes is a moron. Period.

Carlos. Just, ouch. That pitch was no fun.

Okay, lads. This is my sign off until July 20 or so whilst I’m off in Europe for a spell. Gonna be nice to follow the Mets from a distance for a while and still be able to go LET’S GO METS!

I’m glad this is the end of our West Coast tour. It’s fun staying up late (since I have nothing to do the next day), but it gets old.

They’re only down one run with six outs to go. I guess it could be worse.

He may be hitting .239, but against righties he’s much better at .243.

shut down by small-town Angels

This offense sucks. Unwatchable. Now they get to rock it against K-Rod in the 9th. Too bad Marlon Anderson is out of the game; maybe he could’ve hit another game-tying inside-the-park homerun against Rodriguez.

After tonight, we’ll be 6.5 out of contention. Keep playing like this, it’ll end up 20, but 6.5 is not far off if we start playing well.

I still contend we can right the ship. As of right now, here’s what’s needed:

• Fire Carlos Delgado. He just has to go. He rarely gets on base. When he does, he clogs the bases. He offers nothing defensively. Let’s cut our losses and move on. We have to pay him anyway. Release him.

• Get Ryan Church back. A lot is said about Alou, but it seems like more of a long-shot to get him back healthy with leg injuries. Church just needs to get his head on straight. Concussions can be serious, but better than limb injuries. (For us anyway, not him.)

• Promote Fernando Martinez. He may not be ready, but the Mets need positive fan support. Let’s get Martinez up to the pros and learn here.

From there, rely on some real talent to get back in things. Hope for the best.

Sorry for being on-topic.

and so were the Mets

You can’t count on Tatis to accomplish anything, he needs to be on second right now

Glad to put that on hold for the time being.

We’re going to the bottom of the 9th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beltran hit that pretty good, just a little on top of it

you guys are WAY ahead of me

see you at the end

Give us a preview of the losing copy.

Not to look ahead, because we havent earned the right to do so, but…seriously, the 10th is a throwaway for us. We have no bottom of the order.

nice play.

Make my Friday game something positive! I was thinking of bringing a sign that simply said “REVENGE” on it, as the Rox slaughtered us last year. But, I’m not keen on publicly admitting my Met fanhood recently.

Ronny just said that Chris Speier played for 19 teams. I assume he meant seasons.

Seriously, Carlos. At some point you have to realize that you might have to alter your approach.

Stupid Nixon.

EASLEY!

Coming correct.

Easley!

Smiles ‘n junk.

Or somewhat close. WHOOT!

In just this season, Damion Easley has proven he is a more clutch late inning guy than Carlos Beltran. Anyone care to deny it?

I wish it would bite all Angels fans and cause an outbreak.

Dub.

D-Wright. Yes, yes y’all.

Big win.

Excellent.

This one feels good.

With a day off, love it, love it!

Wright’s play to leadoff the inning was outstanding.

With him already directing his weight toward fist base for the throw, the ball started to curl away from him severely toward third, and DW was still able to snag and throw the ball in one movement. Outstanding.