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Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets, Jul 22, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


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Philadelphia Phillies @ New York Mets

07/22/08 7:10 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets
Jimmy Rollins - SS Jose Reyes - SS
Chase Utley - 2B Endy Chavez - RF
Pat Burrell - LF David Wright - 3B
Ryan Howard - 1B Carlos Beltran - CF
Jayson Werth - RF Carlos Delgado - 1B
Pedro Feliz - 3B Damion Easley - 2B
Shane Victorino - CF Marlon Anderson - LF
Carlos Ruiz - C Ramon Castro - C
Joe Blanton - P Johan Santana - P
W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Johan Santana 8-7 20 20 0 0 0 0 130.2 122 53 45 16 38 116 3.10 1.22

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Oh Christ

Marlon’s starting again today. Why, Jerry, why!

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm begining to think Santana

is suffering from the curse of Rick Peterson

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

where is everybody?

it’s the Phillies for the love of Mookie!

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

my web page was stuck on...

the fan post. i didn’t even see in game chatter until now! it is the phillies and this page should be exploding right now!

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or 'D'

None of the above, since they’ll all cost way too much in prospects we can’t afford to part with.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know, Ron,

most guys are on the bench because they DON’T deserve to start. Like Anderson.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did he phillies give up anyone good for blanton?

i hope so, because he won’t be a good pitcher in citizens bank park…especially after playing at the coliseum in oakland

by englishgrey on Jul 22, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit!

I hate laptops. Keep accidentally hitting ‘back’, and losing the whole post. For the 3rd friggin’ time, from Baseball Cube:

Adrian Cardenas-Only 20, good avg., pretty good discipline, esp. for a 20-yr old. Currently OPS’ing at .822
BB/K ratios
2006: 17/28
2007: 47/80
2008: 28/41

Chris Outman: 23-yr old southpaw. Appears to have switched to the pen this year. Excellent at avoiding the longball (0.46 HR/9 in 414.1 innings-don’t know about the park effects, though). Lots of strikeouts (8.89 K/9 for his career), but has control issues (4.41 BB/9). 1.34 WHIP.

Matt Spencer: 22-yr old OF. 6’4”, 225. Strikes out a lot (201 Ks in 835 ABs, vs. only 76 BBs). Although he may be improving on that (30/66 BB/K in 337 ABs this year. Slugged 1.064 last year at AZ State.

Plus, it seems Phillies fans are not very happy about losing these 3.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit

Infield single for Ramon. What is that, the 3rd sign of the apocalypse?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone remember where they were

Castro got an infield hit.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"don't worry you're in good hands"

oh you’re so coy, Jocelyn, so coy

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

c'mon wright

get santana a lead

by englishgrey on Jul 22, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

close enough

i’ll take the run for now

by englishgrey on Jul 22, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK

I’ll take the run, but man, why with nobody out was Chavez sent? At least Fatty McFatsalot is getting hit.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

in the old days when men were men and i carried ice to school up hill both ways

that would have been a clear run through the catcher opportunity

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Endy vs. Catcher

I agree with you, man. Guys gotta run through the catcher, but Endy? He’s a string bean. He’d actually bounce off the chest protector.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i had the sound off

why was there a shot of ryan howard’s crotch?

by englishgrey on Jul 22, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

remember when Delgado sucked?

Seems like ages ago, doesn’t it? Hell yeah!

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a no doubter

it’s amazing how much better this offense is with delgado hitting again.

by englishgrey on Jul 22, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

but I’m still worried about black holes in LF and RF. How much would you love to have Xavier Nady back if he’s available cheap?

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it meant getting Marlon back on the bench,

maybe even more than “The Dark Knight”. And that’s a whole hell of a lot. Seriously, that movie was soooo awesome.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I would love to have Nady back. I was pissed when he was traded in the first place, and I’ve always rooted for him since. He’s one of the most underrated players in MLB.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think Mets fans hilariously overrate Nady

that said, i’d take anyone now

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps

But for some reason I’ve always liked him.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You would be too,

if it meant you had to play for the Pirates. Pittsburgh’s a nice place, but no way in hell would I want to play there.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was pissed!

i had followed him since his days in a padres uniform

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, maybe for the

Steelers, if I could withstand anymore football. Or the Pens, if I could skate. So, really, it’s just the whole “you’re now on the worst-run franchise in baseball” thing,

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not to get away from baseball talk but...

i’ve about had my fill w/espn slobbering all over football news when there is plenty of baseball to be talked about.

Favre this, Favre that! gimme a damn break already

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Astros

Thanks to the booth for reminding me that Houston decided today that Randy Wolf was just the thing to get them out of a 12-game hole and into playoff contention. OK Pitt, I guess you’re not quite so stupid as them.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So good to have him back!

Delgado back in this offense is why we’re at where we’re at. I say it over and over because it just feels so good. :-)

The 2008 NY Mets: Reyes singles. Castillo infield single. Wright walks. Beltran lines out. ZaBlanc bitches. Delgado strikes out. Reyes picked off third. Fans boo. Padres win 2-1.

by ZaBlanc on Jul 22, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can anyone honestly provide me with some info on...

how in the hell Delgado is doing this after such an anaemic april and may?

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"lossing"?

Dammit, why do the illiterate fans always bring signs with them? It makes the rest of us look bad.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sure would love to be at the game instead of...

here at work listening to it…in washington d.c.

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK

A groundout is as good as a K, even though everyone on the planet except the home plate umpire knew that was strike 3.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton

looks great in a baseball uniform. Plus, that hair under his chin is hot; I’m gonna rock that.

by Shomov on Jul 22, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i like the return of the book

he looks so studious when he’s consulting it

by englishgrey on Jul 22, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i don't buy Burkhart's explanation

Carlos didn’t bring the book out onto the bench when he sucked because it would have looked ridonkulous and he is a proud guy.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

exactly

he’d look like a failing student

by englishgrey on Jul 22, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Anderson just walk away as soon as the ball was hit?

You gotta be kidding me. A .200 hitter neglecting to get in the shortstop’s way.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gee zus

pitchers hitting of santana…NO EXCUSE!

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

defense and pitching

really help to win….CHAMPIONSHIPS!

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Gary just ask

Who is going to close games for the Nationals? Who the fuck cares? They are 15 games out and have the worst record in the league. What are they going to say? We don’t want your prospect because we may need this guy to close a game out once every two weeks.

by Shomov on Jul 22, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Amen, brother. Closers are for winners.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha!

didn’t Rauch (Nationals) just get picked up by the Diamondbacks? ...then again…who cares?

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

I’m rooting for Colorado to win 20 of 21 in September again to take the division.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, he won't

Their ‘fans’ are way too laid-back. Nobody cares enough to raise hell when the Dodgers underperform. Unless you’re Paul DePodesta. In that case, they’ll make your life hell for 18 months.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

The ‘winner’ of the NL West should actually be pulled from the playoffs for a 2nd wild card.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When in Rome...

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please...continue

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Boo? Fuck You."

That’s what he said.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure how

I missed that. I watched the contest. Did he direct it at the fans? As in, F them?

by Shomov on Jul 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good for him

I hate him less now.

by Shomov on Jul 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah,

I missed that too. During the game, or the derby?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

speakin of the yanks (which I hate to do)

they’re puttin togetha some decent ball lately

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey All.

Just got off work.

Looks like a decent game so far.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haha.

nothing nothing. how’s it going?

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CAAAAT!

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bah. no.

it went into the Phillies dugout too.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least the Phils are gonna get some pussy tonight.

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go, Hippo.

Make Cupcakes pay.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I ASKED!!!

HOOOOOORAY!!!

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HIPPO POWER!!!

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hell yeah

Castro roolz!

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blastro!

needs to play EVERY DAY

by DoctorK16 on Jul 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

dip me in buttermilk!

look at castro blowin up!

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ramoooooooooooooooon!

h3llz yeah

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They almost have enough insurance runs for the bullpen.

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha

Great stuff.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best. Graphic. Ever.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fat boy imploding

C’mon Jose, punish him!

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Castro

5 multi-hit games in his last 6 starts. Why the hell is Schneider the #1 catcher?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'll drink the CASTRO kool-aid

tastin good right about now

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, has to be purple.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grape?

The hell is grape? Got any purple juice?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah...remember red?

it wasn’t cherry or strawberry, it was red…Oh man, those were the days. Now what the hell are kids drinkin? Sunny-Damn-Delight!

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't like to use the word "HOOD"

that has a negative connotation attached to it… :-)

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thinking the same thing

Maybe he won’t be. Manuel seems more open-minded about playing time than Willie, so maybe Schneider’s days as the starter are over?

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trivia question

I’m thinking it might have been Bonds, Kent, and Aurilia in 2000. Or three random Rockies from the mid-90s.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello all

couldn’t log on for a long time for some reason. Enjoyable game so far. The Phillies must be pleased they gave up three prospects to get “Met Killer” Joe Blanton.

by Endys Game on Jul 22, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice trade there, Philly.

Per my post above, it looks like Ruben Amaro forgot the first rule of trading with Billy Beane: Don’t trade with Billy Beane. No matter how well the guy you get does for you, you will lose the trade. Guaranteed.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

here's one thing i don't get about the billy beane hype

what the hell has oakland accomplished? sure, they’ve traded away some great talent to get some good talent… but what in the hell has it resulted in?

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, a team that is consistently contending for the playoffs, despite a very low payroll. That’s something that counts.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't know man...

how many years of contending is worth…not getting it done? yeah, i’d rather have a contender than have the royals or pirates, but it seems like it’s one step forward, one step back. just seems to be treading water.

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not to mention

they were in it until he traded Harden and now they are 9.5 out. I agree. Beane’s results have been better on paper than in terms of wins and losses. His best chance was that team that lost on that freaky albeit very overrated Jeter play.

by Endys Game on Jul 22, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but

you can’t get it done without contending. Plus, they know the Angels will always be able to outspend them. The A’s are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to acquiring veterans, especially in free agency. To even be in the running despite pretty much having one hand tied behind your back, year in and year out, is pretty impressive.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice haircut, Joe

you look like you’ve got a porcupine on your head.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

o.k. gang...i know it's getting close

what are the odds of wagner coming in this game if the score stays the same?

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3-1

Jerry’s talked a lot about ‘roles’. Plus, we really don’t have a known backup option in there.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sit.down.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nicely done!

stretch em if ya got em

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ENDY!!??

Love the hit. Hate the baserunning.

by Endys Game on Jul 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's probably just being cautious after being thrown out

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, real cautious baserunning there.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How was that not a triple?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HOOOOOOOOOW?!

HOW HOW HOW?!

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus

You’ve got to be kidding me. The hell, Endy? Twice in one game?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What the Hell!!

Endy Endy You are embarrassing me!!!

by Endys Game on Jul 22, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Endy had a bad inning there. He should have been on third, except that he’s looking back instead of picking up his coaches. Then he runs into the out at plate.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 22, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Luis Aguayo

is Spanish for “Dale Sveum”

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HaHA!

That is the line of the night!!

by Endys Game on Jul 22, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chavez

Twice thrown out at the plate with NO ONE OUT? Is this a coach issue? Or Endy?

The 2008 NY Mets: Reyes singles. Castillo infield single. Wright walks. Beltran lines out. ZaBlanc bitches. Delgado strikes out. Reyes picked off third. Fans boo. Padres win 2-1.

by ZaBlanc on Jul 22, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i blame them both

it’s easier that way.
hope that run doesn’t come back to bite us

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he fucked the last one up

buy not being on third on that ball he hit

by DoctorK16 on Jul 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i had to google it

but it is good to know that Dale Sveum is John Olerud’s cousin.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cousin on the

non-talented side of the family, I presume.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, that was what he wore at 1st base, I recall

Because he had an aneurism(?) in college.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Olerud is one of my favorite Mets of all time

I still maintain that we wouldn’t be in this mess had the Mets found a way $$ to keep him.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't he from Washington?

I remember the guy saying something about wanting to play at home. Plus, Washington had much lower income taxes then. And probably still does.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he is on record saying

he would have stayed if the Mets showed more interest. He is from Seattle though

by DoctorK16 on Jul 22, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did they just intentionally walk Beltran in the 7th?

No one consulted me on this travesty. ;-)

The 2008 NY Mets: Reyes singles. Castillo infield single. Wright walks. Beltran lines out. ZaBlanc bitches. Delgado strikes out. Reyes picked off third. Fans boo. Padres win 2-1.

by ZaBlanc on Jul 22, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Look at it this way:

Now, you can’t bitch about him lining out to Utley.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

late inning runs

i want to see them

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Kevin James.

You are great.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch.

Easley’s going to feel that tomorrow.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You can hit the Easlinator but you can't hurt him

hell you can’t even make him change his expression

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tatis is up!

Beltran feeling nervous…Doesn’t want to be outdone again.

The 2008 NY Mets: Reyes singles. Castillo infield single. Wright walks. Beltran lines out. ZaBlanc bitches. Delgado strikes out. Reyes picked off third. Fans boo. Padres win 2-1.

by ZaBlanc on Jul 22, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

of course

his fault the Phillies walked him.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 22, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I base my whole opinion on an intentional walk.

The 2008 NY Mets: Reyes singles. Castillo infield single. Wright walks. Beltran lines out. ZaBlanc bitches. Delgado strikes out. Reyes picked off third. Fans boo. Padres win 2-1.

by ZaBlanc on Jul 22, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Gotta hand it to Utley, that was a nice play. You bastard.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn!!

F you too Utley!!

by Endys Game on Jul 22, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was just watching the Utley video on YouTube

and I remembered why I despise the Phillies so much. Somehow a bunch of angry Phillies fans got in in their heads that Met fans were booing him, and went with the ol’ “Fuck the Mets! You cocksucking faggots!” argument. Their total absense of reason is rivaled only by Yankees fans.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

.....fair?

I think not.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

another blown call!!!

at least this one is more understandable

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It looked like it kicked up a little dust. Blown call, but easy to miss.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, wrong again, umps

They just can’t get a call right, can they?

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, a lot closer than some of the others

But we did get the call on Delgado’s check-swing. So I can’t complain.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

couldn't be reversed

not indisputable. It looked fair to me.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 22, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez warming up

means Wagner not available, I presume

by Endys Game on Jul 22, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know he's been great lately

but I’m still a little nervous.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

please baseball gods

may the 9th be uninteresting

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

dullsville would be nice

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NL east update

MARLINS 4
BRAVES 0… TOP OF THE NINTH

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So my second guess was right

A mid-90’s Rockies team.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

by the end of the month i would like to see...

at least one mets batter with a BA higher than .300 other than Castro

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Phillies never die

I don’t care if the lead is three runs, I’m scared of this team.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They do to die.

Just not usually until September.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aw crap

This doesn’t look good.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Corners playing the lines

Are they really expecting a bunt?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to kill myself.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ARGHHHH

Pull him NOW!!

by Endys Game on Jul 22, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this is the kind of stuff...

that will get inside players (and fans) heads and fester. not being able to put away teams. it’ll come down to the same kind of crap come september and there will be a psychological edge for either US or them.

man, we need some bullpen help

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i really think they do need bullpen help pronto

but they also need corner outfielders and its unclear what is going to happen at the back of the rotation

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohmygodohmygodohmygod.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

relief pitching

can someone PLEASE tell me why the mets wont let a pitcher finish a game???

by metsexile on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phillies are burning through their bench here.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuckit

Damn, Damn, damn. What does Johan have to do to get a win?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is officially a terrible goddamn day.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

lets here it

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Endy

Quite a night he’s having, eh?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So mf'n Taguchi

ugh

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

normally i wouldn't laugh

but all of the posts came at one time and it was as if…all of this angst was released simultaneously….CLASSIC! LOL!

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if i were santana

i’d demand a trade. whatta joke.

by metsexile on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus fucking Christ

You have got to be kidding me.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what did I say earlier

about not enough insurance runs?

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

remember the bases loaded earlier

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"boo" might be appropriate at this time

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'll go ahead and say it..

told you so….i’ve been bitching about the pen since i’ve come to this blog.

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Reyes shat away this game

Feliciano is useless.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The thing that really sucks about this

is that we could all see it coming.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was once asked

by Fred Williard, of all people, why I rooted for the Mets. I told him, “Because being a Mets fan involves many years of frustration, pain, and suffering, all while other people make fun of you. It prepares you for life”

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

why on god's green earth

ill ask again… why can’t the mets let their (best) pitcher finish a game??? when your closer is not available???

by metsexile on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'll tell you why

because of this bullcrap 100 pitch count non sense. i don’t know where this crap began but now pitchers are too fragile after pitching 100

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fukcing Christ

I just cannot believe that play

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh. My. God.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot.

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh good, it's Heilman to the rescue.

I feel much better now.

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Once again,

the Mets make the right move, 10 minutes too late.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this isn't just a loss

iit’s an abomination for the mets, and a confidence building triump for Philadelphia. Now they think they’re a gritty clutch team when it’s really that the Mets suck.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

exactly

this kind of performance will come back to haunt us again, again and again….man this is ridiculous

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently,

this kind of performance has come back to haunt us 4 times this season, including tonight.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jerry Manuel

The lovefest/honeymoon is over for this guy. He will be hammered tomorrow and rightly so for his awful moves tonight. Taking out Santana when you don’t have your closer is just mindlessly dumb. and then every move he made in the 9th backfired.

by Endys Game on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hopefully some spite will be reserved for that

idiot Endy, bonehead Reyes, and almost totally useless bullpen

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

was that dude

blowing chunks, or just about to?

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!

by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure looked like it

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We just saw about a dozen dead men

Those Phillies fans in the stands.

Oh man.

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Is A Mets Fan.

by pingel on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait, I thought mets fans had class….or was that crass?

by jemagee on Jul 22, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's over

The slaughter is over.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think

you understand what that word means.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm saying...

that ESPN will just use this for more of their bloated high lights. it’ll be tough for mets fans to stomach

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh...

sorry…i’m too pissed to have a sense of humor…i’m sitting next to a cubs fan and he’s loving it.

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I may...

bad timing.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So,

should we be expecting a new name for you tomorrow?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my i suggest...

Endy’s Lame?

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone want to lay odds

on Endy getting thrown out at home again? It can’t happen 3 times, can it? I mean, we’ll kill him if it does.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Lidge is a moron

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

by Prince on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah to me its fitting that endy had that ball soar over his head

since he lamely ran into homeplate outs twice, complicating the goat of the game competition.
Spare us your cheezy fake bunt Chavez. I’m tired of this guy.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 22, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'd like to recant my earlier statement of...

endy being a permanent fixture to the lineup

"DUDE..."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Right about now,

I’d actually prefer the concussion- and migraine-addled Ryan Church to Endy.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 22, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply <