Open Thread - Game 86: Mets vs Phillies
New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies, Jul 4, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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Is this a big game or something?
The pendulum can swing between .5 game back and 8.5 games back depending on how this series goes.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice start
Reyes has been drawing a lot more walks over the past couple of months.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey John
Enjoying your independence day?
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea
Haven’t done anything yet. You?
by JohnPeterson on Jul 4, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, same
Day off = sitting on my ass doing nothing
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear
Come on, Davey. You’re better than that.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
My impression of Delgado’s fielding:

by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Phillies bat a good hitter second.
Why can’t the Mets do the same?
by JohnPeterson on Jul 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They could
But who would bat fifth?
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
That inning is a disaster if Santana isn’t so slick with the glove.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
did anyone else just think that Keith said, “No sh*t.”
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What did he actually say?
Nothing Keith says would surprise me.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redwood City!
Not that far from here. Sweet.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there something wrong with Ryan Church?
by JohnPeterson on Jul 4, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too good a hitter
Doesn’t really fit into the Mets’ plans of utter ineptitude. I suspect Jerry just wants to give him a day off against a lefty; make sure Church gets plenty of rest after his post-concussion issues.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who has the mets longest hitting streak
by gogomets on Jul 4, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what i thought
kind of an easy question…
by gogomets on Jul 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes up for the fact
that he’ll go 0-for-4 tonight.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
werth and jamey carroll
separated at birth? jesus they’re hideous
by gogomets on Jul 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kinda similar, but not as much as i thought
btw, eric: that’s geoff jenkins.
by gogomets on Jul 4, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I realize that now
Google images seems to think otherwise.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah
The chick is only marginally hot, but the dude is a major bag of scrote.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom McCarthy doing the Phillies broadcast.
Remember him?
by JohnPeterson on Jul 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow this chat is full
either this is a big game or you guys hate america. or both.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's just say i'm not big on crowds and explosions
but i likes hotdogs.
this is a big damn series. if you watch no other series, i’d say this’d be the one.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow Arod...madonna
this is the biggest news since Cher broke up George Foster’s marriage by luring him with bangles.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes no sense
Unless A-Rod still has an axe to grind with Jose Canseco, Madonna is a dog. Madonna < Cynthia Rodriguez.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gay men do like madonna
i dunno eric, I’ve seen cynthia’s handiwork and i’d have to say madonna’s more talented.
if you can live with the body hair, i say madonnas the way to go.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes but she is pelvically mighty
i dunno, ya got me. arod does like em buff. or was that rodger. i can keep em straight.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gary's call: "Rollins...not tall enough!!"
i knew there was a flaw in JRolls game.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that ball did not hear me
l clearly said “get out!”
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my dad was right there with you.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, everybody
Pause your DVRs for 45 seconds so John can catch up.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean my vcr?
it’s the dreaded men in scoring position with less than 2 outs situation….
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As much as I love Marlon Anderson (not at all), Chris Aguila is a much better option in LF vs. a LHP.
by JohnPeterson on Jul 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris(tina) Aguil(er)a is a better option than Marlon Anderson, I think
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well played
also: he just drew a walk!!!!!!111 wtf?! someone saw more than 3 pitches!
by gogomets on Jul 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean you guys don't love the way
marlons legs seem to already be scampering as he makes contact with the ball?
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
johan wants to swing.
i can see it in his eyes.
HIS EYES.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im serious if they cant score with these drunk sacks
the kitten gets it!!
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this guy is
Happ-less. And we just barely get a run.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank god, a run
It’s a good thing we have a good hitter up now.
by JohnPeterson on Jul 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boy oh boy.
come on d-wright.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heavens to murgatroid
that was close
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hooray.
I’ll take runs anyway I can.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea!!
Bases-loaded walk; nice plate appearance by Wright there.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Happ's gone
The Phillies have to get at least 4.1 innings out of their bullpen in the first game of a four-game series. Nice work, even if it’s only 2-0.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
about that Beltran fella
I know this subject is touchy around here, but here are my observations:
fielding: can’t get much better
baserunning: like butter
basestealing: latent ability
fouling off pitches with 2 strikes: not so much
I blame the tennis ball machine he works with, it encourages him to watch.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has a lot of trouble with breaking balls
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but man shouldn't a major league player be able to protect the dish?
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know i just can't get that thought out of my head
ya gotta be able to foul them things off
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i believe in the magic off day
i believe
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ump is certainly giving mets some breaks
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm feelin ya, Eric
Sarcasm, maybe. But, the name is 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 4, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
think he's having a flashback to 06 right now?
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh
Would rather not have it. I’m not too upset, tho, I’m really liking Easley/Castro. Hopefully Easley just stays starter for a long while.
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 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo is on the DL
so Easley will start every day for the most part.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, shoot...
Didn’t even realize that. Well, Manuel has said he’s a coach will play the hot guy. Go, maybe it will work that way anyway.
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 4, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i ve invested by futile irrational hopes in that rick aguillara guy
young second base man.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
er left fielder
whos that little 2nd baseman who played last night
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that pitch never looked good.
he doesn’t swing at the 2 seamer that almost came back but he swings at that?
and what the FUCK was santana swinging at?
by gogomets on Jul 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh feliz.
different uniform, same old garbage.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least they locked him up for two years
Don’t want him to come in and put up great numbers and just walk away!
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is Christina Aguilera playing Left?
Chruch OK?
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 4, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so
I conjectured above that Manuel wants to give him the occasional day off to rest his weary head. Happ is a decent lefty so tonight was a good fit.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matchups, presumably.
But for some reason the same principle doesn’t extend to Delgado.
Pascucci, anyone?
Jerry Manuel: I’m sorry, who?
by JohnPeterson on Jul 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow santana could go 12 tonight
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
key words there
kind of coming around.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phillies announcers are still talking about that pitch to Wright.
It’s unprofessional in my opinion. It was close, but it was inside.
by JohnPeterson on Jul 4, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
better pitches have been called balls, i'll say that
not THAT horrible of a call
by gogomets on Jul 4, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good.
Hopefully we will sweep the Giants.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like a Star Wars character.
“I have a bad feeling about this.”
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blech
They’re really jumping on him, first pitch every time.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Easy come, easy go
Wheels… coming off?
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
santana's only thrown like 60 pitches dammit--waking up from a dream
i hate that “The tick” looking mofo Pat Burrell.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for having no plate discipline, Pedro Feliz
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least santa bounced back
that’s heartening
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
doesnt Durbin have anything better to do
then squash the mets season?
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did Gary really
just call Endy one of the big hitters?
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0 fer 3
thanks Golden Boy.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm in no mood for gratitudeous statements
and i have a short memory
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets see if he can make it up to us.
beltran.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8th inning
Way too important a situation. He’ll take a pass here and maybe take a crack at it in the 14th if we make it there.
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 4, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you think the Mets will pay me an ungodly amount of money
to stand at home plate and hold a bat?
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how about an improbable rbi for delgatzo?
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
argh.
i’m holding out for a hero.
but this train is not headed to happyville.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew
Wright’s throw sailed a little bit there; Delgado does a good job of keeping his foot on the bag, in general, and knows when it’s a good idea to leave the bag and apply the tag instead. Otherwise the dude is absolute shit at first.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lay off Santana
How many pitchers with a sub-3 ERA are 7-7? Thanks to Beltran and the boys, Mr. Santana. NO OFFENSIVE SUPPORT for this guy. He has to be perfect to win.
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 4, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez .79 era for Lidge
eeeverything has gone right for the Phils—they even got rid of the wife beater.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
What a fucking pathetic inning that was.
by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my spider-sense is tingling
i feel a demoralization coming on.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would have left him in for howard.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone answer me this.
I’m pretty sure Sanchez just got that freakin’ hat yesterday.
HOW IS IT SO DIRTY?!
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
without jinxing anything.
i’m really glad he’s back.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my life expectancy 37
if this team continues to rip my heart out
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
victorino is meaningless.
i agree.
EAMUS METROPOLI!
by pingel on Jul 4, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Eric Simon on Jul 4, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i could sense it coming when dirty shook him off
Gary isn’t making me feel any better either—
does sny usually interview the other team’s hero?
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Jul 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go.
Clutch hits. Still this team’s Achille’s Heal. Note that all 3 Phillie runs came with 2 out. Freakin team. Kudos to Santana for pitching 8 tough innings.
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 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no kudos
Sure he pitched great, but when you’re the best pitcher in the game you have to put the team on your shoulders and pitched the goddamn shutout. He had the 2 run lead and couldn’t get the big out. He seems to have just one bad inning and he’s just good enough for his lifeless team to lose and the Carloses just suck big time.
Save America. Impeach Bush
by elifriedman on Jul 4, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give him a break
You give up 2 runs to the Phillies lineup in 8 innings, you are being a damn good pitcher. The Mets couldn’t manage a single RBI via a hit. Give me a break.
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 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's the best pitcher in the whole world
and they’ve lost 6 in a row that he’s started. So give me a break.
Save America. Impeach Bush
by elifriedman on Jul 4, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
our best just isn't good enough
like that ironic motivational poster
I.M. Forme
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