Open Thread - Game 118: Mets vs Pirates
by Eric Simon on Aug 11, 2008 12:07 PM EDT
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Chicken McNuggets:
To paraphrase an Onion headline – “Pushing the boundaries of what Americans will eat.”
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
we can all wash it down with the $700 bottles of water that a company in Tennessee is making.
And for desert, we can gorge on Lobster Pudding.
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh wow
I remember back in college when we used to rush over to McD’s for the 20 mcnuggets for 2 or 4 buck deal (it was some kind of cheap.) We’d be recovering from some kind of incident the night before and all punishing a few 20-packs with coke and fries. That was living. Was it chicken? I don’t know. Did it hit the spot? You’re damn right it did.
Dag
I recall a totally horrendous Hardee’s run with you and Godzilla after we got all drunk one night in Annapolis after you had graduated. I think I ate both fried chicken and a breakfast sandwich. I ran my hand over my stomach and said “It works . . . It works.”
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you sure it was Hardees?
That does not seem like a place me and Godzilla would have been to in Annapolis. BUt then again, who knows. Did we at least get you over to the Mexican Cafe for some cheeze-covered burritos? Oh man those hit the spot in ten different ways.
It was definitely a Hardee's
I don’t know why we ended up there but, alas, we did. And, no, I never got me a cheese-covered burrito, dammit. I feel like you owe me.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
If that is the case, I think I failed you.
There are no 2000+ calorie chili-filled cheeze-covered burritos in Baltimore that come close to the amazing creations at the Mexican Cafe. Also, you can take beers outta the fridge while you wait. They totally just trust you to tell them how many you had. How great is that?
Pete Hagen
recommends the Jumbo Jack and the Asian Chicken Salad. “It goes down smooth and it comes out fast!”
rain delay
even though downtown where I am it has not been raining for an hour and a half. Whatever. Kunz should stay up by the way. Why the hell is Carlos Muniz still around?
Cos he's our 5th inning specialist.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
so sad, and yet so true.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Aug 11, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB Gameday says "Wet Grounds"
Huhn.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Muniz is special all right
to the other team !!
also
if we really want to get picky, does anybody else think it is strange that guys like John Niese are not even on the 40 man roster but useless people like AHern and Colazo still are. This makes no sense to me. Is that critical to keep the clock from running on a guy like Niese? In a pennant race, you need to call guys like him up once in a while if you think he can help and the fact that he is not on the 40 man roster should not be the reason why you don’t. Or am I missing something here?
Keeping him off the 40 man
also means he doesn’t have to be protected in the Rule 5 this winter. While we shouldn’t give up games b/c of such things, at this point it is felt that he isn’t that much better than Stokes, Nelson Fig, etc., in terms of spot starts. Though, if we need a starter for a month I’m sure Niese will be in play then
I'd imagine the clock is one concern
But I suppose we shouldn’t find it surprising when our spot starters have been re-treads and never-weres like Figgy, Vargas and Stokes. Perhaps the thinking is that, for one start here or there, the team is better off with someone with any major league experience at all as opposed to blooding a kid like Niese in the middle of a three-way pennant race. If it’s just about the clock, I would find that a little weird given that the Mets are, you know, a major market team and theoretically not as concerned about such things. Who knows with our front office these days?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
So starting tomorrow...
...the Mets will play the all powerful and nearly unbeatable Nationals. What the hell can we expect? It’s like the Nats save all their A-game for the Mets, and the Mets are hypnotized by the uniforms. It does not make any sense.
a 9-pitch inning?
Seems contrary to Petey’s first innings of late . . . I’ll take it!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions
He needed a chili burrito covered in cheese
Just like I do, dang it. Now I’ma have to eat Mexican tonight. Just because.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
DUB!
WOOT! THE BASEBALL JESUS STRIKES AGAIN!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
It's about time
for DW to get red-hot so he can get that avg to 300+ for the the season. And maybe get the MVP award he should’ve gotten last year.
No way!
This is Chase’s year! Dub should not get an MVP award until all the players on the Phillies have at least one.
This is true
Those touched with the saintly presence of Jimmy Rollins must be constantly rewarded above and beyond all others. I think that shit is in the bible or something.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I totally remember that...
...something like “He shall annointeth each man who hath shared bench with the James, the son of Rollins.” I dunno. Maybe it was in Rocky III.
Man what are you doing back here?!
Get back in there! Grab a book!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Aug 11, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Umm, I'm confused
Why is there a 1:00 game on a Monday? I was watching the Olympics and came upon this. That’s weird.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
Make-up game
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, right
Did the swag carry over from before that game?
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
didn't appear so
there were questions and what-not posted this morning.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
you all inspired me
I am having burritos for lunch with chorizo. very tasty. The burrito and the nice way this game is going so far are giving me a pleasant warm feeling in my stomach. As long as Muniz does not pich today, I should be able to enjoy my lunch.
just finished one
A broccoli burrito, with black beans and brown rice. Yum.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Aug 11, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He struck out on the 12th pitch
If you have to strike out, that’s the way to do it.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Aug 11, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to make Duke throw more pitches than Pete's entire first inning.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Evans, Error Machine
The Pirates are terrified of Nick Evans. They are all bobbling the ball when he hits it.
They go all uggla for Nick Evans.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Those guys are clearly the biggest dissapointments of their generation
One is always injured and the other is the unclutchiest man on earth. Don’t stand near them.
Griffey doesn't have 250 SB?
After I guessed that I was thinking A-Rod probably qualifies, but I thought Beltran would be the odd man out. Griffey sucks then.
Aw, nice
Out at third.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
He knows what's sitting out there in right field
Petey wants to go 9.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
All these singles are nice, too
SWAG!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
There is no swag.
That form is for tomorrow. It’s supposed to say “Nationals,” not “Pirates.”
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Aug 11, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Nice catch by the catcher.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
I totally forgot that Mint-Cabbage was playing baseball
Doug’s superior glove keeps him well employed.
Wow
There is no such thing as defense for the Pirates, is there?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
4-0
just tuned in out here in los angeles. a satisfying discovery: the mets are winning.
Great
Petey is losing it.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
Nick Evans
really got to love how he has picked up his game
damn
Why did Evans have to double legitimately there? I was hoping to see him make a run at the record for times on base without benefit of a hit or walk.
He's a worthless player.
I mean, what’s with that batting average? Why would any team want him?
/sarcasm
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
not yet sure
Initial reports say pitcher Dallas Buck and two PTBNLs. Buck is nothing super-special.
Dallas Buck
is a third round pick who had Tommy John last year. I would say he is nothing super-special indeed.
some talk over on Sickels's site that Buck is a "sleeper"
But yeesh, you don’t want a “sleeper” pick to be the headliner in a trade for a star slugger. The real value may be in the PTBNLs (draftees from this year?) or else the Snakes have just got themselves a huge bargain even for a rental player.
Dunn tied for MLB league with 32 homers
has the HR leader ever been traded mid-season before? Get on it Elias!
Pedro can't seem to get it all together
looks like will have to go deep into bullpen. The way things are going the guys arms are going to fall off.
Save America. Impeach Bush
yeah
I sure hope the implication of the shitty prospect package is that he already declined to re-up before he becomes a free agent.
AZ still gets the sandwich pick?
(If he doesn’t sign with AZ)
That makes it an even worse trade, right?
3 prospects for the rental and a pick…
Ugh
c’mon, Petey. I’d like to see at least 6 innings here.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Who would have taken this bet after the 3d inning?
That, after 5 innings, Zach Duke would have thrown only two more pitches than Petey?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions
No kidding
But who cares because Pedro is rocking the 4-1 lead, and there is nothing that the Pirates can do to take that away from him!
OK, 99 pitches
Give Petey the bottom of the 7th against 8-9-1? I think Jerry’s gotta do that.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
I guess not, though
aaand here comes Our Anus.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Cancel?!
That’s insane!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
Cancel goes boom.
He says, “Gimme some of that Hippo action!”
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
Everyone except you, me and Rusty Kunz?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh for fuck's sake
Joe Smith and the top of the seventh inning, brought to you by a one-pitch at-bat by Our Anus Reyes. Works every time.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
not so well thanks to Pedro
and my man Endy couldn’t catch a ball that he should catch easily
Oh fucking Mint Cabbage
Every day just gets more and more ridiculouser.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
Pedro Feliciano
has been giving me heartburn all year. I swear we have all been focusing on Heilman’s problems but Feliciano hasn’t been much better
Well, this is fun
The bullpen is being torched by the Erie SeaWolves’ biggest rivals.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
5-4
Well at least there was an out. Fucking fuck fuck.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions
walks
they are what kills you. every time. Baseball 101 I know. But I don’t think this bullpen took that class
The way the pitches showed up on gameday
I thought they were intentionally walking Rivas. Hard to believe that was unintentional.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
FFS
This collective bullpen implosion is getting really ridiculous. We really thought the ‘08 Mets were a playoff team? How could we be so wrong?
they still might be.
in many ways their problems are no more severe than anybody in the NL. tells you what a joke this league has become. Yet their bullpen since the break has been the worst in baseball 6.75 ERA and those walks!!
I don't think our optimism was misplaced
Feliciano, Heilman, Smith and Sanchez have all been much better than this in the past, although Smith seeemingly tiring down the stretch again is a bit of a red flag. Still, who but the most cynical among us could have predicted such insane failure by all of them?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
bullpen is horseshit
Hard to imagine winning the division with this crew. I know many teams have this problem but I can’t imagine it being much worse than this. Why does a young guy like Smith seem to tire out in August.
Save America. Impeach Bush
Wayne Hagin actually made a good point
No really, he said that the dumbass bunt by McLouth may actually have prevented that inning from being even worse.
whoa. seriously?
Amazing what can happen when I’m at work and not listening—perhaps every time my radio is off, Wayne is making analogies to Dostoyevsky and giving analysis based on VORP and Win Shares, all while calling the game impeccably.
maybe it shows
:)
very nice!
maybe it shows how dumb that bunt was, that even Wayne Hagin knew it was crazy!!
Way to go, Dub
Just missed an extra two bases.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
Baseball jesus
Dub comes through with a two-bagger to lift the team. Now he needs to score twice this inning to make sure the pen cannot blow the lead. I think 29-4 is gonna be safe.
Ya gotta love it
Delgado is being intentionally walked again.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
Oh no
I do not like those Ta Tis.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe the Mets should go all "Invincible" here
and hold open auditions for a bullpen spot.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions
couldn't be worse
For this we’re sending Eddie Kunz down?
He's been unimpressive in 2.1 innings!
You can’t justify keeping him up here! 2.1 innings!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Kunz threw 10 pitches yesterday
How tired could he be?
If they’re going to send him down anyway, they could give him a bigger taste.
gar
I do some actual work and come back to find this?
sucks
we couldn’t get that run. Tatis should have gotten the run in, but our clean up hitter has to do better than move the guy over.
Save America. Impeach Bush
God damn it
Stop putting Pirates on base, Met relievers!
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
You'd think it's in their contracts or something.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
S PEARCE!!!
Is Hit by a PITCH!!! Why Duaner why??? How???
Maybe he's not a fan of Nott'm Forest?
Oh, wait, that’s Stuart Pearce. My bad.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad someone got it.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
all right, three more outs to go
I wouldn’t mind getting an insurance run or two back before that with the way these bastards have been pitching.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
Nicely done, Dirty
Who can get three more outs for this team?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
with this bullpen
I am ready to move on from burritos to tequlia shots!!
I understand
I was gonna suggect some Rolaids, but tequila will do the same. Save the pain for tomorrow.
some perspective on Murphy
Other Mets to have similarly torrid starts to their careers include Gregg Jefferies, Alex Ochoa and Ty Wigginton. No Hall of Famers there.
In other words, I hope Murphy turns into an awesome everyday player as much as the rest of us, but let’s not make too much out of eight good games.
true, but this team could use a few more Ty Wiggintons
Of course you’re right, Murphy could easily cool off, and he could easily fail to devlop into any kind of useful major leaguer. But right now there’s just no downside to seeing what he’s got. Even if he turns into nothing more than a Wigginton-like AAAA player, with the strike zone judgment he’s show so far, he’ll be a great bench fixture for future years.
oh, I agree that it's good to give him a chance
at the game yesterday I said to my father (paraphrased), “the good thing about veteran players is that you know what they’re going to give you. the bad thing is that you know what they’re going to give you.” strike zone judgment is a great thing for a young guy to have though, and hopefully he can sustain his performance.
I totally agree
but again it his ability to take pitches that I think makes him fairly unusual for a young player.
you're right
but it’s fun hoping for the best. He does seem to have more patience than I’ve seen in a young player in a long time.
Save America. Impeach Bush
Bueno, Jose
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
Daniel Murphy might be a good 2 hitter going forward?
He sees a ton of pitches and gives Jose time to run. Appears to make good contact (so far). Maybe this works?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Murphy
I have never seen a young hitter so patient as this kid. very very impressive.
and he fouls off tough pitches!!
Was this kid supposed to be any good?
According to the SNY broadcast on Saturday (I think)
He’s only here cos Tony Bernazard saw him playing in college alongside Tony’s kid. I guess he wasn’t really on anyone’s radar.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
first time all year
that I have liked Tony Bernazard!!
No shit, right?
For all the bad press he’s gotten this year I heard that story and felt a little bit more okay about Tony. For now.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
BRAVO!!
a great at-bat by the young Murphy. Murphy’s Law is very very just indeed!!
Fasten your seatbelts
We simply can’t lose this game
this ump stinks
takes too long and terrible strike zone
Rivas again!!!
throw it down the middle and let your fielders catch it!!!!!
He's a monster
Pitchers are scared of him like Dan Uggla is scared of softly hit ground balls.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Weird
It looks like his entire chin sits about .5 inch off to the right. He’s angular.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, ass hockey.
I don’t even know what that means. Screw Mint Cabbage, is all.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
he had him 0-2 and lost him
can’t trust him.
Save America. Impeach Bush
E-fucking-gad
It’s like the same 7-8-9 innings on replay every day.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I still want a cheese-covered chili burrito.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
welcome back to reality Aaron
last two games were all a dream I guess.
heilman is a piece of garbage
this team can’t do anything without a bullpen. And they have none except for Wagner and how much can you trust him.
Save America. Impeach Bush
McLouth was the only good hitter so far
and he got out. then next three get on with walk and two hits. and now a HBP!! Awful.
I mean, really
a HBP? This is all so cliche.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions
"So Heilman couldn't get it done on this day."
It’s a blown save, Gary. It’s not supposed to be said casually, even if it happens every other time he pitches.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
Johan's sitting in the dugout right now
thinking about how he’ll throw 150 pitches tomorrow if it means not having to use the bullpen.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
in fairness
to Heilman he may have gotten squeezed on a couple of pitches. But still. He has no real out pitch when he falls behind in the count. and he falls behind too often.
our starters need to be thinking 7 innings every game
minimize the opportunities for the bullpen to fuck things up
There's one
Can he get one more?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh c'mon Show
Don’t go all Kenny Rogers on us now . . .
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions
I keep saying this
I feel like Howie’s getting worse with each bad partner he gets.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I have been watching baseball for 30 + years
never seen anything like this. This bullpen is totally kaput
Easley!!!
at least somebody can make a play!!!
Wow, I fucking hate this shit
It keeps happening, but it doesn’t get any less frustrating over time.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
I can dig it
Whenever I start dreading the worst, I feel like a bad fan and that I should have faith. But I don’t know how much there is to have faith in, at least with the bullpen (and Beltran with RISP).
well played
that sucks, but at least it’s quitting time. For me, hopefully not the Mets.
Oy
At least that sorta cracked me up.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
FUCK!
This has gone beyond mildly annoying. Time to fire the bullpen. Out of a cannon. Into the Atlantic.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah
I think we can do that again. And Free Heath Bell while we’re at it!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Include Omar Minaya, and you'll have my approval
This is his fault. We’ve needed bullpen help for over a year.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
to be fair to Omar
there was no reason to expect that Heilman and Feliciano would be so putrid this year
Feliciano? No. Heilman? Yes.
Apart from his great season in ‘06, his career has ranged from tolerable to flat-out awful. I’ve never liked him.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
just popping in.
it’s times like these that i wish i DIDN’T get DTV to watch METS games.
you know what, it’s so bad it’s laughable.
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
i can't believe i purchased two tickets to tomorrow's nationals / METS game.
what the fuck for? just to be broken hearted? if i wanted disappointment, i would find a girlfriend.
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
the Pirates
right now are the worst offense in baseball. and this is what they do against this putrid pen.
good point.
for anyone to be happy w/Pedro’s performance today, they need to do a reality check, because the pirates are pathetic. hmmm….wonder what that means about us?
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
I mean, one run in six innings was a decent showing, given all the BBs Petey gave up today. I just wish Jerry woulda sent him out for the 7th to face the bottom of the order.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
please
don’t be fooled by that performance. it’s like us being fooled by that glimmer of hope from HEILMAN filling in for WAGNER. simple premonition.
Pedro against Pirates. Do you think he would have done as well against the PHILLIES, CUBS, MARLINS, BREWERS or CARDINALS.
but i agree w/ya. Pedro should have pitched the 7th.
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
too fucking late jerry
you should have been arguing on schowenweis’s behalf.
too fucking late.
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions
In addition to all this misery
thehome plate umpire is employed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
Home plate, whatever
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
good AB
by Beltran. Now let us see what Delgado can do.
The only possible consolation
is that we are, after all, playing the Pirates.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
But that's also the reason why we suck so much
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
i was beginning to wonder if the "un-clutch" had been used today.
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions
I'm a bad widdle boy!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
But he can't get any work
Cos of the “Crazy Old Man” singers.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
SORRY,
THIS DOESN’T EVEN COMPARE W/THE 6 RUN 9TH INNING THAT THE PHILLIES SLAPPED IN OUR FACE.
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
actually it does
These are the Pirates. They can’t hit at all. The Pirates are mindboggling bad. Yet we melted down against them And we recovered to win the series against the Philles.
i'd post more choke photos
but the METS have had so many of these types of games, i’ve run out.
PITB?
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions
great pic
"MY SERVICES ARE PRO BONO."
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 11, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that was a waste of an afternoon.
Here’s hoping the office softball squad can do better. So long, fellow suckers.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 11, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions
depends
will Aaron Heilman be allowed to pitch to them?
I may need to stop posting
during week day games. I seem to be a major jinx for those games. also my unoffical count tells me Mets bullpen is particularly bad during thse getaway games
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