Tuesday Applesauce

by Eric Simon on Aug 26, 2008 10:56 AM EDT in Link Dump Comment 15 comments

John Maine hit the disabled list last night, replaced immediately on the roster by Luis Castillo. The Mets will have to find someone to start when Maine's rotation spot comes up this week, and it might be Jon Niese, who is currently headlining at Triple-A Norfolk. Niese is 5-1 with a 3.65 ERA in six starts with Norfolk, compiling a 31-to-12 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 37 innings.

At MetsGeek, Alex Nelson looks at the pitchers the Mets will face in their mini series with the Phillies.

At the Hardball Times, PITCHf/x wizard Josh Kalk analyzes Pedro Martinez to determine how much he has left in the tank this season.

If you're a giant nerd like me, you might be interested in reading about the IP technology and other widgets that are being built into Citi Field.

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All I have to say is shut down Maine, get him fixed so he can come back next year…If we throw him to the wolves who knows how much damage and long-term hate we have for throwing him out while hurt. He is a mirror of himself right now anyways.

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by esellout on Aug 26, 2008 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A mirror of himself?

Well, then, who isn’t? I think you meant that he is a mere shadow of himself.

And, btw, lose the ad link crap if you ever post here again, unless you’re paying for it.

by madisonmetsfan on Aug 26, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Believe you me

He ain’t paying for it.

by Eric Simon on Aug 26, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

I thought I was a giant nerd like you, but damn that IP technology article was boring.

by JoshNY on Aug 26, 2008 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

really?

It just left me wanting more detail! What kind of switching fabric do you think they used? How much fiber did they pull, and did they pull Cat 5 to all the hot-dog stands just in case? Will they be providing networked content to fans’ handhelds for a really synergized experience? Where’s all the hardware located?

…yeah, can’t keep it up. That was a lot like reading an article on the new stadium’s plumbing.

by anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's an article on the new stadium's plumbing?

Do link!

by Eric Simon on Aug 26, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Trough vs. urinal

Discuss.

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

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 26, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

trough

no question about it

Also from THT: http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/the-ten-worst-no-8-hitters-since-1957/

Rey-rey is #3.

by mmxii on Aug 26, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not for those of us with stage fright

TMI, i know, i know

by gogomets on Aug 26, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no way

Everywhere I go in an average day (the firm, the country club, the Masonic Lodge) has a urinal. It gets boring.

When I get a notion to have Harold drive me to the ballyard, I need a novelty. I want to see how the salt of the earth drain their bladders of the Earl Grey and sherry they no doubt drink.

by mmxii on Aug 26, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Urinal

When I’m in my seat, I can deal with cramped conditions.

When I’ve got my pants unzipped, on the other hand, I like a little personal space.

by JoshNY on Aug 26, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hello, all

Contrary to the rumors, I am not dead. I was in CA for 10 days, and my Internet has been down for a couple of days. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be able to join you tonight, either.

"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone

by Prince on Aug 26, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs