Open Thread - Game 135: Mets vs Marlins
by Eric Simon on Aug 29, 2008 6:18 PM EDT
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New York Mets at Florida Marlins, Aug 29, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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Mets up, Phils Down!
Who loves the Cubs this week? I do!
Lets go Mets! Gotta take advantage of the Philly slide.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dogg I am watching at mom and dad's house
While they are up in Canada. Let’s go Mets!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 29, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
remember: the enemy of your enemy is not always your friend
Let’s go Mets!
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Aug 29, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im drinking beer
Watching Game 1 of the 86 World Series.
Few observations:
1. Garagiola and Scully are super awesome at calling a game. Joe Morgan, Tim McCarver and Chip Carey can suck it.
2. Those guys are skinny, even the home run hitters.
3. I hate Boston.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
4. I want a DVD set of the Rangers 94 Cup finals with extras including Game 6 and 7 against the Devils.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just because
Matteau! Matteau! Matteau!
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MATTEAU! MATTEAU! MATTEAU!
Yeah.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 29, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice work
I’m cleaning the house and getting ready to head out for the night. The scheduling of these games really does not jibe with my social life very well sometimes.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Aug 29, 2008 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scully is a god
Garagiola, well… he’s better than Tim and Buck, I’ll admit
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillies blow 3 games in a row in the 7th inning or later
Can this become a meme yet?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 29, 2008 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Meme, habit, whatever
The more they do it, the better. Maybe they can go for the record.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rephrase:
When will ESPN allow it to become a meme?
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 29, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not until
Not until it involves gushing about the Red Sox.
Remember, if ARod played for a perennial playoff team not the Yankees, he would never get as much shit as he does.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
there must be two or three hundred people at Joe Robbie tonight . . . wow.
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 29, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On my television
Shea is sold out.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like a Red Bulls match at Giants Stadium
"the game, like life, is full of men who are bitter, forgotten, and misunderstood. " - Joshua Love, Pitchfork, August 12, 2008
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
People go to those?
I’ve seen bigger crowds at Arena Football games.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's go Mets!
The Cubs have done their part, let’s do ours!
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Marlins signed LoDuca?
When? And for the love of god, why?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here come a few more 1st-inning runs.
Let’s make sure they don’t go to waste.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Moby Dick, huh Keith?
I love how Keith has aspirations towards intellectualism. Not too many ex-jocks like that.
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
perfect "no win"
if B-train salamis the ball, it’s too early in the game
if he gets out, it’s unclutch
by mmxii on Aug 29, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We HAVE to get more than 1 run out of this.
We’ve got to start hitting w/ RISP sometime, right?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a play by Helms!
I’ll take the 1 run. Volstad looks wild. We’ll get him.
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon!
that sounds like it was a sick catch
by mmxii on Aug 29, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was
He tumbled into the bullpen.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goddamn you, Wes Helms!
Come on! When the hell are the bats going to start not sucking with the bases loaded. It seems like the best strategy against the Mets is to walk the first 3 batters each inning.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeter Count: 2
Again, I do not encourage using this as a drinking game.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boooooo!!!
Paulie Steroids.
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, nice grab by Delgado.
Basket catch
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, fellas
How did we score our run/fail to score more?
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
by Prince on Aug 29, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reyes infield single, steals second on terrible throw from PLD,
Castillo reaches on a bunt single, JBR to third, Wright K, Delgado BB, Beltran sac fly… don’t remember the rest
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded, 1 out.
Beltran sac fly to center, Church fouled to Helms (admittedly, it was a great catch)
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ollie with the plate discipline!
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ollie is a monster
Dag. Volstad is almost to 50 pitches already.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bah
That was a shot.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
by Prince on Aug 29, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn you, Willingham!
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa damn
Willingham destroyed that one.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunno
I don’t care much about Florida. For me, the Red Sox, Cardinals and Braves can cram it.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to care enough about a team to hate them
if their own city can’t even work up the energy to root for them. Their owner, though? That’s a dude you can hate on.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta cheer against someone
At least i do.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't say I wouldn't root against them
Just that I don’t really care about them unless they’re playing the Mets. Then I root against them.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surely the Phils are on your list by now/
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet
My dad is a life-long Yankee fan, and he raised me to dislike the Red Sox. The Braves and the Cards broke my heart too many times, so nuts to those guys.
Philly just does not do it for me. I would cheer for them if they were in the WS.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You used to root for the Braves and Cardinals?
That’s a long, strange road to being a Mets fan. You’re not familiar with the term “sports bigamy”, are you?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm indifferent to most ML teams
but I hate the Yankees, Braves, Phillies, Cardinals, and I guess the Nats. I’m with Bobby V in that I don’t really care enough about the Marlins.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
by Prince on Aug 29, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no no
The Braves and Cards have been the Mets big enemies in my lifetime. They played a part in breaking my heart. I’ve always been a Mets fan.
Sorry for the unclear way my earlier comment was written.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's it, Carlos
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
by Prince on Aug 29, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Church
hot the ball nice.
"the game, like life, is full of men who are bitter, forgotten, and misunderstood. " - Joshua Love, Pitchfork, August 12, 2008
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keith is being very contemplative.
"the game, like life, is full of men who are bitter, forgotten, and misunderstood. " - Joshua Love, Pitchfork, August 12, 2008
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awful bunt, great play by Carlos.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see PLD's reaction?
Hustle! Intensity! Grit! Heart!
he’s HIGH!
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hustle. Grit. Heart.
The other “HGH”
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PLD has
plenty of both in his system
by DoctorK16 on Aug 29, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
if he still fancies trashy girls barely out of high school.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure he does.
Something tells me he spends tons of time at the Miami campus, too. You know, “scouting”.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paul probably begs Bud Selig every day
for an expansion team in Vegas. Even offers to be their first free agent signee.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There goes the lead
Now let’s see if Ollie can retire All-World Wes Helms.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
by Prince on Aug 29, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Team pics
Keith so do you want the 1989 photo signed too.
by DoctorK16 on Aug 29, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good call, Gary
www.baseball-reference.com=the Bible.
"I don't need to wipe everyone out, Tom. Just my enemies." - Al Pacino as Michael Corleone
by Prince on Aug 29, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of rooting against teams,
is anyone else hoping the Cubs don’t win the World Series?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
cause I am rooting for the Mets to win the World Series, but I don’t have any other reason to root against them.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you hate them?
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't hate them.
Just for some reason, I don’t want them to win it. It’s inexplicable. I’d just rather not see them win.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand
The Red Sox have been just another team since they won in 2004; they are no longer saddled with the weight of history. Likewise, if the Cubs win, 100 years of history will soon be forgotten.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want them to win either
ESPN has been sucking their cocks since March, and you know their fans are going to be just as insufferable as Red Sox fans should they win it all. No thanks.
In order, my WS champion preferences:
1. Mets
2. Rays
3. Brewers
4. White Sox (over the Cubs, that would be priceless)
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose there's 3 reasons I could put in to words
1. The bandwagon would be fucking ginormous. (Hey, spell-check accepts that as a word) Who wouldn’t be pulling for the Cubs during the WS? And the day after the series ends, every front runner and casual baseball fan in America would be sporting Cubs gear. I hate those people with the burning intensity of 1,000 supernovas.
2. The media. How many idiot sportswriters would write/already have written columns about the “Curse of the Billy Goat” finally being killed, or about how the streak had to end at 100 years. FJM would not be wanting for material all winter long.
3. Cub ‘fans’. They’ve turned losing into a lifestyle. Red Sox fans agonized over each failure; Cubs fans seem to accepted that their team never wins. It’s a joke to them. As someone else said, “The Red Sox are Homer. The Cubs are Homer Simpson.” I’m too young to remember my team’s last World Series championship. And every failed opportunity is haunting. Finally winning the World Series (or any championship) should be all the more sweeter due to the hardships you endured en route.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw the Red Sox
I know a fair number of Cubs fans, and they are not nearly as big a bunch of assholes as every Red Sox fan I know. Boston is a town of jerks. Chicago will certainly rustle up a fair number of bandwagon fans, but I doubt they will become the traveling circus of assholes the red Sox have.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umpire is like
don’t MAKE me come over there and put bacon on you and eat you
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh, I'm not worried
Now, if the Mets were up 10-1, then I’d be concerned.
I’d just like it better if the home plate umpire was actually watching the pitches he was calling.
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PLD
The one who couldn’t control his emotions was an emotional leader. At least they’re acknowledged his role in the Mitchell report.
by DoctorK16 on Aug 29, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Game kind of slow on action, or am I just feeling the effects of sedation?
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was trying to figure out
if the game is boring or if it’s just that I’m really tired,
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, it's slow.
For a pitcher’s duel, it’s remarkably dull.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ewing, Jr.
I see the Knicks just the rights to that French guy to Houston for Ewing’s son — not sure if anyone else cares. The idea of a Ewing in the Knick uniform makes me wistful for better times.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i belive that French guy
is still in the picture.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant
“I can’t believe”
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only picture he was ever in
is the one with Vince Carter dunking over him.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Olympic basketball
Staying up for the gold medal game was a good time
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knew the Knicks still had the rights to Frederick Weis?
Or that anyone would want them?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's that fine Marlins defense.
Nice play by Hanley, though
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Schneider know how many outs there art?
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
does Schnider know anything about baseball
by DoctorK16 on Aug 29, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's Jerry's doing
Hit-and-run. Thank god Easley walked.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not close
Clearly low
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Luis!
No DP!!!!!
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you should have been more specific.
Since when is Wes Helms the reincarnation of Brooks Robinson. And yes, I know he’s not dead.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The handful of people who are there are enthusiastic
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See Above
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems an odd thing to say about a guy w/ 100 RBI,
but it seems like Wright fails to drive in the runners at an astounding rate.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
swing is very long
against righties. Its been an ungoing problem with him all year.
by DoctorK16 on Aug 29, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A-Rod
He’s been very A-Rodian in the clutch of late.
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was messed up
they’re supposed to score there
by mmxii on Aug 29, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delagado
has been making all the plays.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gonzo
his single against Rivera was one of the few times in life I experienced joy.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2001 World Series
A Yankee fan lived in the apartment below me. Whenever the Arizona would score I would bang on the floor; whenever the Yankees scored he banged on the ceiling.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey all
I’m new here, been a regular poster on Metsblog since 2005, and on the SBN Giants page for about a year, just discovered this blog and it seems like a more intelligent crowd than a lot of what’s been populating Metsblog lately.
Anyone wanna fill me in on how the Marlins scored their second run? I was out for a bit, came back just in time to watch Wright strike out with the bases loaded…
by cjmulrain on Aug 29, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Run number 2
Was a sac fly. Reyes had an error early in the inning that allowed the runner to be on base in the first place.
Hey welcome to AA. We’re smarter over here and you should take a look at the Swag Contest. You cannot win August, but you can get in the running for September. It’s ten kinds of fun.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Aug 29, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry man
This game’s so boring I’ve forgotten how they scored that run.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those red pirate jerseys are hideous
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wee hee!!!
Schneider won’t kill us, he’s being pinch-hit for!!!
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
much as it pains me to say it,
I’m not sure Evans is an upgrade over Schneider.
I’d love to be proven wrong RIGHT NOW.
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, goddamnit
Endy Chavez is most certainly a downgrade compared to either one of them.
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't this the guy who throws 100 n'shit?
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lindstrom?
Oh yeah. Serious heat. The hell did we ever trade that guy, anyway? Momentary fit of insanity?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weeklong, maybe?
Or a drinking binge
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets basically traded him and Bannister
for Burgos and Vargas…2 different trades, but they complemented each other. Bad moves, both. Oh well…
by cjmulrain on Aug 29, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad doesn't begin to cover it
Those trades pretty much cost us the division last year.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
you know, I was just fact checking myself, to make sure I was right about Lindstrom being traded for Vargas….I was thinking it was Claudio Vargas, who at least had moderate ML success…turns out it was for Jason Vargas, career 6 game winner, 5.81 ERA. Yikes….that one’s not gonna be going on Omar’s headstone.
by cjmulrain on Aug 29, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yet it still turned out better than trading Ring/Bell did.
At least Vargas may at some point pitch for us again.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note
Perfect time for a drag bunt. Crappy first baseman, big pitcher, fast runner on third.
by DoctorK16 on Aug 29, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fucking team.
Wright striking out I can deal with; Manuel putting Endy Chavez up in that spot I find unforgivable.
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He should have been like
“Nah, I was just saying ‘Evens – Stevens,’ Schneider is still up here”
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lindstrom
He’s a Mormon, no?
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
A Swedish Mormon. Doubt there’s many of those
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else watching MLB.tv?
This is like the 8th game I’ve watched with the Marlins broadcasters, and they keep calling Willingham “Hammer”. Have they ever explained why? I’d think a guy would have to hit more than 26 homers in a season to be called hammer. I could see calling Ryan Howard, Adam Dunn, or Ryan Braun hammer, but Willingham? Really?
by cjmulrain on Aug 29, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention he's only got 10 this year.
Maybe it’s ironic. LIke calling a fat guy “Tiny”
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to be fuckin kidding me
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uggla made a good play?
The hell is going on here?!?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10 LOB!
these boys did not put on a good show tonight
by mmxii on Aug 29, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I put this jinx in on purpose
I guess it worked
by mmxii on Aug 29, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bases loaded for Beltran
It’s a shame the burning-hot Delgado doesn’t get to hit here, but let’s just hope Gregg can complete the burn-out…
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that's some quick typing there.
Both comments showed up simultaneously
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you kdidding me??!??!
this dude is incredible!
by mmxii on Aug 29, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go Clutch-tran
Now’s the time to shut up the naysayers.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do you really think they shut up?
I figure it’s more likely they can’t stop screaming for joy.
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BELTRAN
I guess that’s pretty unclutch.
by DoctorK16 on Aug 29, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh boy, look who's coming up!!!
Unclutch time!!!!!11
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UNCLUTCH
!!!!!!!!!~!
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beltran's a bum
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he was REALLY clutch,
he’d have hit an 8-run homer.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, he needs to do down the stretch
against teams competing against us. Not in, er, late, um, August, against the uhhh, never mind.
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christ...has that landed yet?
"Write a wise saying and your name will live forever." - Anonymous
by The Beef on Aug 29, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
In Tampa. Beltran fucking crushed that one.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how did i know i could log on here and see
UNCLUTCH posted 13 times!!??
lol.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He may not be hitting,
but damn if David Wright isn’t playing some beautiful defense
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hot like fire Beltran
How awesome would be it for Beltran to get locked ala Houston 2004. The Phillies should concede if that happens.
by DoctorK16 on Aug 29, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, that would be 1000 kinds of awesome if he got into that kind of zone.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
careful!! thinking like that is what got the Wilpons to cough up 18-20 mil for a billion years
you might just buy some tuperware from late night cable tonight
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thinking like what?
Thinking like “he’s among the very best players in baseball”?
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha even the slightest hint of less than full support of beltran gets feathers flying
what started as a reasonable support of a great player against some unfair criticism is now starting to be worthy of parody.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only 18-20 million, and he's ours for a billion years?
With the escalating salary scale, that’d be a bargain in about 35 years.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he breaks out Mjolnir again, the Mets are going to the World Series
He’s worth it even if he isn’t swinging Thor’s hammer.
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ayala showing he belongs in the grand tradition of Mets closers
making every 9th interesting for no reason at all
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They should have left Lindstrom in
Oh, I forgot, he’s not called the closer, and even if you have nasty stuff, it won’t work in the 9th if you’re not called the closer.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on...one more
"Write a wise saying and your name will live forever." - Anonymous
by The Beef on Aug 29, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like to see cody ross cry
or anyone named cody, really
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God, this can never be easy, can it?
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is John Franco warm yet?
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
for chrissakes
Three goddamn outs, man. That’s all we ask.
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am just asking for one at this point
"Write a wise saying and your name will live forever." - Anonymous
by The Beef on Aug 29, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Jerry likes his defined roles,
but this seems like the perfect spot for a lefty-killer like Pedro2
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i can't take an appearance by Pedreadful
i’d rather blow it with the new guys at this point
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is just so Catsmeat and his call for a 5-4 Mets win can put me further in his rearview mirror
Curse you, Catsmeat, curse you!
by Simons on Aug 29, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Catsmeat thanks you.
Trust me, he does.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy shit.
That’s two pitches in a row Cantu has practically tied the game. Jerry, get the hook!
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Give me sec...need to get my heart restarted
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, now I have to do it all over again
OK, no more sliders
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Ayala
please get this guy out.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Aug 29, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jesus.
He threw the slider AGAIN. What the fuck did he think was going to happen this time?
by anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cantu hit that?
God, that guy will not let this game end
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cantu channelling Ted williams
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GET AYALA OUT OF THE GAME
Jerry you are a fucking terrible manager of the bullpen.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Aug 29, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ Jerry
PULL HIM NOW.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PUT IT IN THE MOTHERFUCKING BOOKS
AYALA SUCKS, BUT WE STILL WIN.
PRAISE BELTRAN!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Aug 29, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He gets a fuckin save for that
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See..best of both worlds...
We win the game and his 30+ pitch effort means he cannot do this again tomorrow
"Write a wise saying and your name will live forever." - Anonymous
by The Beef on Aug 29, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
plus this outing removes all doubt as to whether he should be closing for a big league team
win-win-win!
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, except that leaves just about nobody to close.
Which means we’ll have to win every game 12-0. Win-win-win-win
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PITB
Let me go grab my asthma inhaler.
by DoctorK16 on Aug 29, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thank Odin!!!
i wish you could all share my enjoyment of the disappointment of the SUN sports Miami crowd.
I.M. Forme
by itsmetsforme on Aug 29, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jeez
that’s too spicy a finish
But watching B-train smash did hit the spot
by mmxii on Aug 29, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We won the game!
Now let us never speak of this game again.
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I won't be surprised to see Ayala 'close' tomorrow
even though he sucked something awful tonight
by BobbyV_Incognito on Aug 29, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my blood pressure can fall back to normal now…whew
by Fucilli5 on Aug 29, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my fucking lord
I just switched back to see Lee Mazzilli talking about the Mets win. I flipped away to ESPN (Rice-Southern Methodist football) because I couldn’t bear it.
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Funny shit
i also turned it off immediately when he started talking.
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
by Shomov on Aug 29, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
after Cantu's just-foul HR
I couldn’t watch anymore.
Vote change: DePodesta/Acta in 2009!!!
by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 29, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I missed quite an exciting finish, it seems. Serves me right for not getting a seat where I could see the game.
by JoshNY on Aug 29, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed pretty much this whole thing
But I did see one thing . . .
Clutch-TRON! Hot Damn!
'Catsmeat!' he cried. 'I see it all. It was that chump, Catsmeat.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Aug 30, 2008 12:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god damn
people are still posting?
sweet!
just saw the box score!
holy bel-shit! 4 in the 9th?
Ha, ha! love it!
"Saturday, Donny, is Shabbos, the Jewish day of rest. That means that I don't work, I don't get in a car, I don't fucking ride in a car, I don't pick up the phone, I don't turn on the oven, and I sure as shit don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!"
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 30, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and a grand god damned salami?
holy mutha fuckin shit!
in the 9th ta boot?
my ass was gettin fucked up on Sangria!
thank christ i didn’t watch!
haha!
"Saturday, Donny, is Shabbos, the Jewish day of rest. That means that I don't work, I don't get in a car, I don't fucking ride in a car, I don't pick up the phone, I don't turn on the oven, and I sure as shit don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!"
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Aug 30, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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