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Open Thread - Game 106: Mets vs Marlins

New York Mets at Miami Marlins, Jul 28, 2008 7:10 PM EDT



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - John Maine 9-7 21 21 0 0 0 0 120.0 105 61 56 13 56 103 4.20 1.34


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Ricky Nolasco 10-6 22 20 0 0 0 0 128.2 124 62 57 18 34 96 3.99 1.23

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first!

anyway, if you’re in a bad mood and need to brighten your day, i suggest you read the comments section of the adam dunn post on metsblog.

http://www.metsblog.com/2008/07/28/buzz-dunns-defense-ks-and-clutchness/#comments

“defense, k’s and clutchness”

i love matt cerrone.

by gogomets on Jul 28, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions  

apparently he has "one-dimensional fantasy league stats"

That must be the problem—Dunn is playing fantasy baseball when he goes out on the field every day. Someone should explain to him that he’s not in the rotisserie league.

by anonymous on Jul 28, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow

I feel bad for the one guy arguing in Dunn’s favor. He’s right (good power, good OBP, good on the road), but all the “I Love Paul LoDuca” types are overwhelming him.

Anyway, I’m afraid that Billy Beane will scoop up Dunn while everyone else is courting Teixeira.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Um.

I know this isn’t Mets/Baseball related at all but…..did anyone else see the Wolverine trailer?

I nerded out like crazy. haha.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Not yet

Look good, then?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's out?

I heard it premiered at Comic-Con, but didn’t know it’s on the net.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah...

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/%20244645.html

if it’s still up.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dang

It’s like I just aged backwards about 16 years. Hot damn! Gambit!

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha yeah.

Deadpool was in there too, and the Blob.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

So's Gambit

Just about the whole damn Marvel Universe is in it.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

D'oh

Didn’t see Catsmeats’ post.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another day

Another gamethread. At least for a few minutes before ducking out for a run.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Yikes.

Close close.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Wright

I’m actually glad he popped out there, since he really should have been punched out the pitch before. I would have felt dirty if the Mets had been beneficiaries of umpire incompetence.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh good

Schneider’s back out there. Would have been a pity to get any production from the catcher spot on two consecutive days.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

did you hear Gary's comment?

Manuel apparently said that once Church is back, Tatis will get the bulk of the playing time, and Endy will be a “spot starter” and defensive replacement.

I would fucking hope so!

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makes sense.

Ride the hot bat and let the replacement-level hitter ride the pine.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Schneider = proven gamer

Castro, having never been given the chance to prove himself a dependable regular, has nonetheless proven that he can never be a dependable regular.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well

We’d like to give the Marlins an extra out, right? Isn’t that the purpose of having Schneider in there?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure

Why not be sporting and give them a gimme.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bucknor

At least he’s been terrible for both Maine and Nolasco. If we’re going to have a shitty umpire, at least he should be shitty for both teams.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Absolutely

It’s only fair that he suck equally. Can’t show any favoritism

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

show me your Tatis!

All this guy does is hit extra-base hits nowadays.

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 28, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

That one just kept carrying over Ross. Is it me, or do the Marlins’ CFs always get caught playing too shallow? I remember Amezaga always had that problem, too.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Tatis is God

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Weeee.

A triple? Thanks Marlins

and thank you Easley!

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh listen to the chants.

I hope the Marlins announcers are pissed. Because I hate them.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Tatis, seriously.

Thanks for making me look stupid again and again.

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

If only Paul LoDuca had proven me wrong about him being a roided-up, overrated, douchebag.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm missing it, i'm missing it!

all of the excitement!

GO METS!

glad to be back aboard. no pics tonight (i’m at work and it would bring down the entire system)

"DUDE...I LOVE IT WHEN DAVID WRIGHT GETS PUMPED UP!"

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 28, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

you ask, he delivers

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 28, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's a decent man

Castro is an asshole who would have homered there.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

What a selfish prick

Home runs?!! Who does Hippo think he is?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok, it was a strikeout,

but it was a gritty, gamer’s strikeout. And i was ready to type this 2 minutes ago

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gonorrhea?

Schneider contracts leprosy, and the entire pitching staff refuses to receive his throws back to the mound.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

in all seriousness

Castro has had injury problems in the past, so maybe Manuel is afraid of playing him too much.

Of course, he’s nowhere near “playing him too much” right now.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea

He even insulted him by starting Robinson Cancel.

And he acts like in terms of backup catchers, they are of equal value.

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cancel

Why is he even on this team? Why not get…....drumroll......Val Pascucci?

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Pascucci should take anyone's roster spot,

if should be Anderson. If we’re going to carry a 5th outfielder, he might as well actually play the outfield. And it’d be nice if he could hit.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marlins

I don’t watch many Marlins games, so I’m kinda surprised to see them swinging like crazy. Every pitch, they’re swinging from the heels. There’s just no plate discipline on this team.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

yep, they are known for hitting bombs or hitting nothing

ryan howardish i would say

"DUDE...I LOVE IT WHEN DAVID WRIGHT GETS PUMPED UP!"

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 28, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

well sir...

he draws a good number of strike outs as well.
(is it going to be that kind of night eric?)

"DUDE...I LOVE IT WHEN DAVID WRIGHT GETS PUMPED UP!"

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 28, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

No

I’m just saying. The point is that the Marlins hit a lot of homeruns, strike out a lot and never walk. 2/3 of those describe Howard.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

duely noted

"DUDE...I LOVE IT WHEN DAVID WRIGHT GETS PUMPED UP!"

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 28, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not Deer

He drew 575 walks in 3,881 at-bats. Not terrible by any means.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really?

Wow. Knew I should have checked retrosheet first.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pete Incaviglia, maybe

honestly it is difficult to find a power hitter that doesn’t draw a fair amount of walks. It’s Mike Jacobs and nobody else, I guess….

by Simons on Jul 28, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

o.k. d. wright

it’s time to turn on the charm now. lets get on base and steal some or lets hit a bomb

"DUDE...I LOVE IT WHEN DAVID WRIGHT GETS PUMPED UP!"

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 28, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

thank you david...

for nothing

"DUDE...I LOVE IT WHEN DAVID WRIGHT GETS PUMPED UP!"

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 28, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

booing?

How come the Marlins fans boo Delgado? Did they forget he chose to sign with them, and it was their cheapskate owner who shipped him out of town?

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

what the fuck?

Was that a blown hit-and-run?

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

The unclutch one

Beltran sent him telepathic messages ordering a steal, knowing Delgado would be thrown out with ease. Share the unclutch.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, I see you do not comprehend the power of the unclutch.

He wants to lose the game. It would be selfish of him to drive in runs.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

So

I see everything is going according to schedule . . . Tatis hitting extra-base hits . . . Easley hitting triples . . . Delgado trying to steal . . . just another day at the office, I guess.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes. Just.....Yes.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Keith seems pleased.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you Eric

That’s one trend I could get behind

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow

Just noticed: that one in the back on the right is a giantess.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

She's like Robinson Cancel big

I bet she’s sneaky fast.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously

She must be responsible for changing the high light bulbs at the cheerleader loft I like to imagine they all live in.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't often say this, but

L. O. L.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Easley disrespecting the game

Had Reyes jogged after that ball, the papers and WFAN would be howling until November.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm sure Mike and the Mad Dog are on the case.

/sarcasm.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hermida playing the Wrong Way

Eckstein wouldn’t have been thrown out at 3rd.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions  

No sir

Can’t get thrown out at third if you’re still on the bench after having not gotten on base.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eckstein's so short

Wright wouldn’t have been able to see him to make the tag

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eckstein and the very tall cheerleader should hook up

It would make riveting reality teevee.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh dag yes

‘Saved by the Bell’ has apt analogies to just about anything.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dayumn

Just all kinds of thoughts running through my head right now.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Am I gay?

Because I think these women look like stupid bimbo whores.

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eh

I’m willing to cope with that.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Me too.

They may not be PhD candidates, but they can’t be that stupid; they managed to half-put on a shirt, all by themselves.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea, well

It’s not lack of intelligence. I mean, who can tell by a picture, anyway? I just mean the open legs. I don’t find that very… interesting. I like a little more demureness in my sleaze.

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I gotcha

But maybe they’re just in the middle of pre-game stretches? Yoga?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

2003 Marlins

They were pretty good too, guys. That lineup was pretty stacked (even Juan Pierre was good back then).

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

nothing

He’s a lot better than Andruw Jones.

(I love mocking the snakeskin boots GM)

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sweating

Is Keith aware that sweat is water weight, and thus easily replaced? Sweating doesn’t keep you in shape.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, but

between the weather and all the Ks, can he last? Be nice to get 7+ out of him.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed

Hard to trust the bully with a small lead lately.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

six Ks in the inning

looks like everyone is dealing.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

6 Ks in one inning?

Holy shit, that is dealing. Of course, that means Schneider is dropping all the third strikes.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

I don’t care what Tatis does. If Santana, Maine, Perez, and Pelfrey are all dealing, this team will win the division.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

“He is just a disaster isn’t he?”

Ahhh.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Uggla

Dan Uggla wearing a glove in the field is like anyone bringing an accordion to a war. It’s utterly useless.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, and

Thanks for screwing up my swag entry, Dan. You truly suck.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha!

“The New York Mets television will be talking about the guy who made three errors in the All-Star Game, not the guy who is third in the league in fielding percentage.”
-FSN Florida

FIELDING PERCENTAGE!

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I absolutely hate those two.

They are terrible and I wish terrible terrible things to happen to them.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I guess he missed the first inning on SNY

When they talked about the three error/three out/DP game. Was it the first since 1920 in any game?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, that is only

his 7th error of the season. Thus forever proving the general uselessness of the statistic.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nolasco

He’s looking pretty sick right now. John Maine is not going to have much margin for error.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Was Billy the Marlin

trying to feel up that blonde chick? He seemed awfully insistent on pulling her into that hug.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Uhh

Maine needed a few more warm-ups, methinks.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah Maine is fine.

I didn’t see that one coming.

Actually, I did.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

OH man.

Look at Maine’s face.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Nononononono

Not Muniz. NOOOOOOOOOOOO.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

maine

for those of us subjected to extra innings, what is going on? any explanation?

by whynot on Jul 28, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Maine left with an unspecified injury

(although he looked ok to everyone), and Muniz just gave up a double to Hanley

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

And for some reason

Maine is sitting on the bench, so he can’t be very injured.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy shit

Way to steal the souveneir, David

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

wild 5th

baker hr, maine’s arm and attitude, dw’s catch, cantu big fly. marlins tv still bad.

by whynot on Jul 28, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

too close

My heart stopped for a sec there

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Is Filip Bondy

still thinking yesterday’s complete game was so terrible?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Phew

I thought that was gone, too.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't get it.

Why does Muniz have to come into the game every time the pitcher leaves in the fifth inning, regardless of the score?

THE SCORE, DUMMY, NOT THE INNING!

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

So.

I think my answer is going to be “Relief Pitching”.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

cd

delgado just missing with these hug pop-ups

by whynot on Jul 28, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Mark Teixeira

The Braves have finally said they are looking to deal him.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

tex

let’s hope they make a poor trade! maybe kotchman from anahiem is the big piece

by whynot on Jul 28, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tatis

is just a machine right now.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Ehh

The Mets are winning 2-1, but I don’t feel so good about this game.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

What?

Are you saying you don’t have faith in Carlos Muniz to…ah, I can’t even type it.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Game

Maybe this’ll be one of Muniz’s good ones.

Have we gotten any Maine update from SNY? Looked like he wasn’t following the game plan from the conversations going on.

by whynot on Jul 28, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

The game plan being?

Don’t leave the game in the 5th?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

game plan

the game plan being pitch calls, approach to hitters, location, etc. you know, the calls the manager is making from the bench.

florida guys just said it was his non-throwing arm again

by whynot on Jul 28, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, Muniz

Fucktard.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Awesome

Carlos Muniz sucks at pitching AND fielding.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

oh crud

This Bucknor strike zone is killing me. Also, Muniz is killing me.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Mad-Libs!!

CB Bucknor licks my __ __ after I’ve __ a ____.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

CB Bucknor licks my SHITTY POOPS after I've CRAPPED a FART.

At least that’s how all my Mad Libs looked.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pitching Muniz

in this situation is truly Randolphian in its stupidity.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Just because it's working

doesn’t mean it was a good idea in the first place

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

aye

you can’t judge the decision based on the outcome

by Simons on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buckner

I believe he is actually blind.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Awesome

That’s about three appearances worth of outs for Muniz.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Uggla

Based on the small sample of innings I have watched him played, I am tempted to believe that he is the absolutely worst player I have ever seen. The numbers, however, suggest otherwise.

by Shomov on Jul 28, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

The Schneider-Muniz tandem

Just . . . quality. All around quality.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

we're all professionals here, right?

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's the opposite

of magnificent? How about crapulent? Yeah, that works

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Craptacular?

This is a craptacular battery we’ve got in in the 6th inning.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brian Scheinder

Is not a good defensive catcher. What a waste of player.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

nothing against the chosen people

But the Jews on the team didn’t exactly help the Mets last year (Green, Schoeneweis, Newhan).

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, I don't mean in terms of baseball ability

Just general Jewy awesomeness, apropos of nothing.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Checked his swing..."

ON A PITCH THAT WAS A STRIKE ANYWAY!

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I am not too small of a man

To hate a man who still goes by ‘Cody’

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed

Just one of those names that lead you to hate the person, even sight unseen. Like Skip, Tucker, Trip…any others?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Derek

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not to be too obvious

‘Chipper’

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Muniz, you fucking suck

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 28, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, c'mon

“His catcher couldn’t catch a fastball.” – Gary Cohen.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

i thought he did his job

Not his fault Scheinder is useless.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

it all started with a walk

to the unwalkable Mike Jacobs.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pretty much an intentional walk

Muniz was supposed to pitch around him. Skip the lefty to face another righty

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

We still haven't heard?

I think?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, we haven't

It better be one hell of a good reason. I think he’s still on the bench, so it’s not an injury

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone else need a drink?

I’m pouring the classic whiskey and soda over here.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Cans of bud light

Nothin’ but the best for me. Damn, I need to go on a beer run.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, you do.

I had a Bud Light at a ball game last week after a month of drinking through England and Europe. Couldn’t taste a dang thing.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

And now Nolasco's out

Did Jerry and Fredi make some sort of crazy bet to see who could pull their starter for the stupider reason?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Guess Fredi loves that bullpen

I thought Nolasco already went past 100 pitches. Weird.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Evans for Schneider

Just going from strength-to-strength here.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

FTH?

Did everyone take crazy pills before the game? Or is this a double switch?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

radio says Big Hippo will pinch hit for Feliciano

So yeah.

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 28, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

So I join you all

after hearing the game on the radio while jogging and what do I find. John Maine is hurt. Carlos Muniz stinks and Brian Schnider can’t do anything!!!! Have I missed anything in the unhappy recap?

by Endys Game on Jul 28, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Muniz isn't great

But Schnider is crappiest crap that ever crapped.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maine: Stiffness in right shoulder

Removed for precautionary reasons.

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 28, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Evans

Way to get a walk, but why is he even on the team? He’s not a natural OF, and since he’s riding the bench, he’d be better served going back to Binghamton and continuing to learn to play left.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Pascucci's white, isn't he?

I mean, his name is ‘Val Pascucci’. How much whiter do you get, ‘Dick Cheney’?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

The irony is

that for once the Mets give the younger player a shot over the older guy and it’s the wrong move.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmmm, suspicously Mediterranean though

Name ends with a vowel? Come on now. For true White Power you want a manly “Jack Armstrong” sound

by Simons on Jul 28, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

You want gritty?

I give you Staff Sgt. Max Fightmaster, US Army.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, at my old job,

I once tried to convince a guy who was getting married to take his wife’s last name. That way, he’d be Zane Cruise. Swear to god. For some reason, he was not impressed by the awesomeness of the name.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have no problems with Chavez up

He’s a good hitter, knows how to handle lefties.

—Keith Hernandez

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Although I'd like to ask Gary

So pull Chavez in the 7th for, who, Nick Evans in right?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

the whole inning was a mess

but that move would have been the right one, considering how crappy the rest of inning was.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

what a weird sequence of moves

I don’t know what Jerry was thinking here, but thank god Suckder is out of the game.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm full of Subway.

Now, come on Mets!

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Non-sequitur:

Like half the hits on B!T (my blog) are accounted for by the terms “Mike Piazza steroids” and “Jose Reyes kids” or “Jose Reyes wife.”

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Reyes' wife

I never heard of the woman until they mentioned he just tied the knot a couple nights ago.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Non-sequitur:

Once I peed into a Ziploc bag while sitting in the back row of a bus on a long bus trip, cos there was no bathroom on the bus.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hope it was a yellow+blue=green ziploc

Want to make extra sure you’ve got that thing zipped up.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I made sure not to leave any traces

And tipped the driver 10 bucks on the way out anyway.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

waste bag story

taken from reddit, a long read and a crazy one

by Simons on Jul 28, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude, that is horrible

and yet so funny. Comedy = someone else’s tragedy

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Non-sequitur

A few times, a couple of my college buddies peed into empty beer bottles because they were too drunk/stoned/lazy to walk down the hall to the bathroom.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Non-sequitur

This friend of mine was really into peeing into this whiskey bottle of this other guy he didn’t like. He convinced me to join him.

Ah, college. It was shit whiskey anyway. Probably enhanced the taste, if anything.

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Freshman year,

I had a couple of guys on my hall who I’m pretty sure never walked to the bathroom, either. Room smelled like they’d killed a drifter and hidden the body in a manure pile.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh christ

Sanchez.

Well, at least Boston and the Yankees are getting shelled tonight, because once again, the Rays couldn’t hit water if they fell out of a boat. Geez, can they trade for Dunn already?

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

But he's a distraction!

It would hurt the Rays in their effort to win the division with no hitting!

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha

Oh Gary. He would have bounced right off that guy.

Because he is huge.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

That certainly was a large gentleman.

Perhaps a relative of the tall cheerleader?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tonight's umps

Their collective ability to call the game reminds me of the climax of “The Naked Gun”. Although at least Frank Drebin had some style calling balls and strikes

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang!

Nice play D and Dub!

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Hells yeah

What a play by Wright and Delgado

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Hooray!

Nicely done.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

nice throw, David

nice pick, Carlos

nice inning, Filthy

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I love that text poll

Do I think Manuel had a lot to do with the turnaround? Not really. Do I love blaming everything on Randolph? Yes.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Bloooooooop.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Aww yea!

Heads up play there by Dub.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Woot!

Heads up, Dub!

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahahhahahahAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

Oh man.

MARLINS ANNOUNCERS EXPLAIN THIS TO ME.

PLEASE!!!!

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

unclutch

Beltran fails in the clutch again with this IBB.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, this makes loads of sense to me

Walk the guy who’s cold and unlucky, to face the red-hot extra-base hit machine. Makes perfect sense

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

The FSN Florida Announcers

Are going to hype it up as a great move by their Marlins, who were sent down from Heaven as a gift from God. Along with Josh Hamilton.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

You'd think

God would have given them some fucking hands

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fish don't have hands.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yay!

Shitty defense, hooooooo!!!

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

ah, gotta love the Marlin incompetence

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

ahhh, Marlins defense

Always comes through.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Awesome D

The Marlins couldn’t catch the clap in a whore house.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

Second gonorrhea reference tonight.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

To be fair,

the whore house they go to exists in a state where prostitution is legally sanctioned, allowing for proper health and safety regulations.

I think I win the not-funny contest.

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dan Uggla:

The (Third) Greatest Fielder in the League (in Fielding Percentage).

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's just say

He is comparatively better than some other fielders somewhere.

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

My little brother's Little League team

once had a kid who was definitely worse than Uggla. Of course, he was only 12 at the time.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

little league maybe

Dan Uggla might be the worse defensive player in baseball considering the position he plays.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

just like Jeter!

Uggla needs to work on his fist pumps, however.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

And his throw to first while leaping towards third base

Essential.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Frick Frick Frick.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Well

This is just great. Fuckin’ Uggla.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I shall found a religion based on a transcendent hatred of the FSN broadcast team

The only broadcast team to actually drive fans away from the sum total of a ballclub’s products (im convinced) needs its own religion. Nay, deserves its own faith.

Sacraments shall include:
” the hammer”
“how smooth is Ugla”
Mulrooni

They know nothing about baseball, but they do know how to get me as angry as I can be.

will I have any followers?

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I wish horrible things to happen to them.

Horrible. Horrible Things.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow and I just knew Ugla

as the guy who had balls bouncing off his chin in the nationally televised all star baseball program i took in a few weeks back.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

"balls bouncing off his chin"

Wow, that does not conjure up a pretty picture. I have to go slam my head into a wall now.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing.

Also: Mets’ bullpen sucks it today, huh?

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 28, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Switch

Jerry had to make this move because he burned Argenis in the 7th. The better switch would have been him for Easy-E.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why modern bullpen management sucks:

This is the game right here, and Billy Wagner should be pitching.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

**sighs*

Instead we have Schoeneweis instead of our best reliever.

by Eric Simon on Jul 28, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree

But Billy might whine about to the New York Observer about it.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Manuel

Jerry overmanaged this game tonight.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, at least

we’re set up for a triple play

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

i can't watch this

losing to the marlins is like. something.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 28, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Grand Slam?

I’m calling it.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Once again.

I’m glad I was wrong…....for now.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the fuck!?

I took a phone call for the last few minutes and WHAT THE FUCK!?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I mean

can we trade an entire bullpen? Is that possible? Keep Wagner and maybe Feliciano (cos I think he’s just having a rough year) and shed the rest?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHY WHY

is Schoeneweis pitching here?

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Because Wagner's a

little bitch who can’t come in during the 8th. And there’s no one else.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whew

Credit for that.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Followed by a Matt Wise reference

Who?

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Show comes through!

I downloaded the new roster for The Show! Yay.

Oh, and Scott did alright there.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

AND THE MARLINS WIN THE SECOND GAME OF THE SEASON!!!!

OH MY GODDDDDD!!!!

That was my FSN Florida recap call.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Wonderful.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

and even

more wonderful.

I’m so glad I’m listening to Keith and Gary and not those two fucktards in Florida.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

SHIT!!!!

You have got to be kidding me

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah fuck

son of a fuck. Fuckity fuck.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

This might be the most annoying inning

I’ve seen all year and thats saying something. And it just got worse.

by DoctorK16 on Jul 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Epp.

Maybe he could call the Black Smoke Monster on the Marlins.

I almost wish Ben was managing the Mets, because you know all the other teams would be dead because everything he does he does for the island.

This comment made absolutely no sense.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

UMMM

You mean Lt. Daniels from The Wire?

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Wire >>>>>>> Lost

It should be mandatory to list The Wire first.

by JohnPeterson on Jul 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am second to no one in

my love for The Wire (greatest TV show EVER), but Lost is pretty damned great, too.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

as an enthusiast of both

lost is not even in the same league

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate baseball

If the Mets offense could’ve done something in extras 2 nights ago, Heilman doesn’t have to go 3 innings, is available tonight, and this shit (probably) doesn’t happen.

Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!

by Greenpoint Ian on Jul 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

How about balking in the winning run from first

Or giving up the winning hit to a pitcher with 0 career hits? Or Hitting 4 straight batters?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

i was thinking shownblow would catch a comebacker

and then hurl the ball into the furthest reaches of whatever the call the stadium while the Marlins circled the bases. This was more painful.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 28, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF, Hippo

Is this how you argue for more playing time?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Jul 28, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Perhaps

He’s doing his best Schneider imitation.

'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jul 28, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SMILE ABOUT MARLON.

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

by pingel on Jul 28, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Dan Uggla tried his best to give the schmets this game

and now i have to endure the taunts of the FSN dopes. Someone must pay.

I.M. Forme

by itsmetsforme on Jul 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Jesus Christ

Can you guys do anything else but whine? Suck it the fuck up! Stop complaining because a team with a $22 million payroll is one game behind you and can potentially win the division this year. I’ve never seen a bigger group of whiners.

by Fluxuation on Jul 29, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

you're welcome

And welcome to the blog. Fans will be fans.

Please be civil while visiting—that’s all we ask. When the Mets win tonight you probably won’t see as many “whiners” around these parts. That’s the way it goes.

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Jul 29, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

correction.

IF the mets win tonight :)

sorry if I came off as a jerk, but all those post about uggla being horrible and the marlins having the worst announcers kinda got me on edge.

by Fluxuation on Jul 29, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

FLUXATION?

welcome…I visit a lot of other boards. some groups are welcoming (tampa bay rays), some groups are not (philadelphia phillies…but I should have known better).

to be honest, i think we (mets fans) should be whining more about what we get in return for the ridiculous combined salary for our team versus your team. i don’t know how the Marlins continue to produce results w/such a small payroll. “Hey, would you mind your front office teach our front office a thing or two about player potential?”

i didn’t see the game or hear the broadcast so i can’t make a comment on the announcers. if it’s an away game for the Mets, I’m just going to listen to Gary and Keith (shudder) on WFAN on MLB.TV.

your stadium IS atrocious but your team IS in the hunt. have you noticed the current standings and the spring training standings? hmmmm.

"RICH PEOPLE'S WAR...POOR PEOPLE'S BLOOD."

by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jul 29, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

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Unsurprisingly, the physical tape deteriorated over time, and the screen jumps and sound skips made for a less than optimal viewing experience. With sale of the video discontinued, my brother converted it to DVD and gave it to me for Christmas in 2010. See the picture above for the box and DVD. He even created a scene selection function which can be accessed from the main menu. "Get Metsmerized!" plays on loop on the menu screen. It is my favorite Christmas gift ever and is still nice to throw on for a viewing.

"How'd we do it? Mirrors!"
I was flipping through some of my parents' photo albums this afternoon in search of one particular shot of the sign my older sister made for Mets Banner Day back in the late eighties. Though I didn't find that one — I'll post it when I eventually track it down, and I can assure you that it's Keith-themed — but I did stumble upon this wonderful photo of my younger sister's stuffed animal menagerie spread out in front of a glorious rainbow-festooned Mets pennant, also from the late eighties.

She works for the HRC now and was particularly delighted to be reminded of this photo.

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