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Open Thread - Game 109: Mets vs Astros

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New York @ Houston


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Pedro Martinez 3-2 9 9 0 0 0 0 44.2 55 32 31 8 18 34 6.25 1.63
W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Brandon Backe 6-10 22 22 0 0 0 0 123.2 136 67 65 23 54 96 4.73 1.54

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How do you feel about the Mets' inactivity at the deadline?
  • I'm glad they didn't do something stupid.
  • The horror! So many places to improve and they did nothing!

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I like that one idea...

...about trading Schneider for Hippo as the regular starting catcher. That would be great.

What I’m freaked out about is the possibility that July-Delgado and July-Tatis will be traded for April or May versions.

by IanB in MD on Aug 1, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

after being so upset that the METS didn't do anything to improve the ballclub...

i came to the conclusion (after the fact) that perhaps to leave “bad enough” alone was better. apparently J. Manuel likes what he’s got. So be it. Perhaps the METS just didn’t have enough worthy prospects, cash, “MOJO”, etc., to make a move.

let’s just see how far this ballclub will take us. i just got Direct TV and the SuperFan MLB Extra Innings package, so my a$$ will be glued to the boob tube.

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

by LOUtheMETfan on Aug 1, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

You know what's good about being a Mets fan?

As many times as the GM or the owner screw up a deal, they are not dicks to long-time players who have exceeded their welcome. As poorly handled as Piazza’s last year was, it is nothing compared to how the Sox deal with their players.

Think about it – Nomar, Pedro and Manny all got fucked over in the press before they were dealt away or let go. It was like the Sox had three giant cancers and they needed to cut them out or die. I didn’t get it when it happened to Nomar or Pedro, and I don’t get it as it happens/happened to Manny.

So whatever about the Mets not making a deal at the deadline because at least we know the owners, while stupid or short-sighted, are not dicks. (at least in this respect.)

by IanB in MD on Aug 1, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

do you think Manny will do well in L.A.?

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

by LOUtheMETfan on Aug 1, 2008 7:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I think it's a good fit for him.

LA’s not a city where the fans go apeshit over every little thing. Sorry if I’m generalizing, but the generally laid-back attitude in California should be an easier environment for him; it fits him better. As for his hitting, it’ll suffer a bit. Dodger Stadium isn’t a power hitter’s haven, and he won’t have the same protection that Ortiz and Co. offered him.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 7:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

i love me some SoCal

I was in San Diego and L.A. for 13 years. So I can definitely relate. (There are some uptight armpits here in D.C.)

I hope he does well there.

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

by LOUtheMETfan on Aug 1, 2008 7:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I think...

...he’ll do well anywhere he goes. The guy is a good hitter. As an outfielder, he is nothing special, but who cares at this point. I’m sure Torre is just fine with a slugger who works the pitch-count in his line-up.

by IanB in MD on Aug 1, 2008 9:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

First

...to vote that I was upset about the Mets’ inactivity.

I’m glad that there was no horribly catastrophically calamitous trade. But they could have done something to improve: pick up a reliever, a corner outfielder, etc.

"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 Aug 1, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

concur

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

by LOUtheMETfan on Aug 1, 2008 7:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Ugh

Schneider catching, Endy hitting second. God, I will never get used to this.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Hey, there is someone else here

We’re making Backe look way too good tonight.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Just checked in (sort of)

Saw the Mets score their run in the first, then left to get a bottle. Don’t think I’ll be posting much during the game. When I do, I don’t really pay attention to the game.

Great, homerun to the pitcher. My life really sucks.

by Shomov on Aug 1, 2008 8:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Of course it does

you’re a Mets fan. Such is our lot in life

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 8:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Shit!!!

Homers by Kaz and now Backe??!! Oy vey

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Matsui

He may be hipper than most of the meatheads who play this game, but he really sucks at baseball.

by Shomov on Aug 1, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Berkman

What’s funny about that? I fuck up at my job and I’m mad for a week. You fuck up at your job on TV while making millions and you think it’s a riot.

by Shomov on Aug 1, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Screw you pedro!

You should have hit a grand-slam! Fire Willie!

by IanB in MD on Aug 1, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Oh wait.

I forgot what month it was.

by IanB in MD on Aug 1, 2008 9:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Just because

Go Rockies!
Go Cards!

by IanB in MD on Aug 1, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Well, now that you mention it...

...wouldn’t it be great if the Mets carried four catchers?

by IanB in MD on Aug 1, 2008 9:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Hell, why stop at four?

I say bring back DeFelice and Alomar Jr. Let’s make it 6!

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 9:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

while we're at it

Let’s get Robby Alomar back in here too

by JoshNY on Aug 1, 2008 9:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Hells yes.

Make it a family affair. Robby can’t suck any worse than he did the first time around.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 9:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

DeFelice clobbered my ass in High School football...

...for the Bearden Bulldogs in Knoxville, Tn.

I was a sophomore and he was a senior. Hitting drills. Drove my damn shoulder into my scrotum. Yeah, he could hit, but the dude was a complete prick as well.

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

by LOUtheMETfan on Aug 2, 2008 1:35 AM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Pedro is giving out homers tonight

He’s like a charity or something. Homers For The Homerless.

I need to eat some ice cream and drink a Bitburger.

by IanB in MD on Aug 1, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Drink a Bitburger?

Did I miss something, or are you going to turn a burger into a shake?

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 9:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I’m eating a burger, and I don’t think I’d want it to be turned into a shake

by JoshNY on Aug 1, 2008 9:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Sometimes...

...chewing is too much work.

by IanB in MD on Aug 1, 2008 10:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

You know what would be awesome?

Would be if Bay didn’t re-sign with Boston.

by JoshNY on Aug 1, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Nah

Why would we want the Yankees’ rivals to get screwed?

by Shomov on Aug 1, 2008 9:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

because I don't like them either

and because then we could sign Bay

by JoshNY on Aug 1, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Wow, Backe's got a pretty good move to first

Guy’s tougher to run on than some lefties

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Yeeesh

Bad double play. Great throw by Quintero, but man, that was still ugly on both ends.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Damn!

What a DP. Just perfect throws by Wright and Easley

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Darling

I know he didn’t write the commercial, but I am mortified for him every time I see him talking about how he is the “full package.” Arrogant prick.

by Shomov on Aug 1, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

WHY IS REYES BUNTING HERE?

AGH I HATE JERRY SOMETIMES

by JoshNY on Aug 1, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

never mind

by JoshNY on Aug 1, 2008 9:59 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

C'mon Endy

Don’t fuck up, don’t fuck up

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Well,

so much for Endy being a tough strikeout. Man, I miss Ryan Church. He cannot come back soon enough

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 10:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

still need another bat

... even with church back… endy and marlon are killin me

by metsexile on Aug 1, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Cut Marlon

Promote someone from New Orleans or Binghamton. Like Pascucci.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 10:10 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Them Geico Commercials

are phat. “I didn’t say I wouldn’t go fishin with the man.” I love that shit.

by Shomov on Aug 1, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Damn

Just not enough. 5 more feet.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Nice play by Heilman

You took the words right out of my mouth, Josh

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

This is why I voted the way I did in the poll

Are you going to feel confident when Heilman comes in with the game tied down the stretch? We needed relievers at the deadline last year. We needed relievers last offseason. And we needed relievers at the deadline this year. Omar has completely ignored the Mets’ weakness for over a year now.

"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 Aug 1, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Just imagine

if we hadn’t traded Owens, Bell, Ring, and Lindstrom for less than nothing. We’d have the answers to our pen troubles.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 10:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Yup

We’ve had some great relievers come up through the system only to be traded.

"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 Aug 1, 2008 10:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Blerg

There is not excuse for that awful performance in the top of the 7th. Just horrible hitting.

by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 1, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

summation of this evenings game

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

by LOUtheMETfan on Aug 2, 2008 1:40 AM EDT reply reply   0 recs

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