Open Thread: Mets vs Padres
by Eric Simon on Apr 15, 2009 5:56 PM EDT
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It's Jackie Robinson Day at Citi Field (and everywhere in baseball) tonight as the Mets take on the Padres again. The swag contest is up, more info is here.
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First and last
Meeting friends from L.A. for dinner. Have fun guys. Go Mets! (Plunk somebody!)
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 15, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
Everyone wearing #42
such a phony, pointless marketing move designed so Bud Selig could pat himself on the back about how racially aware he is. I loved it when Griffey and a few other players wanted to wear #42 for a day to honor Jackie, but this is turning what was once a nice gesture into complete overkill. I agree with what Rob Neyer wrote yesterday – they are taking Jackie Robinson out of the realm of man and putting him into the realm of myth, and that’s a bad thing.
/end rant. Anyway, Lets Go Mets. Hopefully good Ollie shows up tonight, for more than 2 innings.
Everyone's wearing #42?
Did not know that. Well, whatever. Let’s Go Mets!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
I say that you designate a day each year when anyone who wants can wear #42. This has become a device for Selig to enhance his legacy. Besides, after all Roberto Clemente did and all he has is an award named after him?!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Not to mention that it's padding Bud's pockets as well.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
the number should
have never been retired in the first place. it should be available for a minority player to wear to honor Robinson
Aargh!
ESPN2 has been blacked out, even though I don’t get SNY at my school! Guess I’m GameCasting it.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
that blooows
ridiculous MLB blackout rules strike again.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel you're pain
Not tonight cause I get the game, but everytime we play the nats/braves/reds/orioles, do we play the orioles this year, and probably some random team not within 600 miles of me I’ll get blacked out.
Wow
All the 42s is absolute bullshit. I have nothing against diversity, but to do it like this is an absolute fucking joke.
What's that Joe Morgan?
Who is this “Jackie Robinson” fella?
well
I already hate civil rights (I kid, I kid), so this might just have me turning into a full fledged KKK member. Oh, wait, I’m Jewish. Damn.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi all
I’m watching the Rangers because playoffs > early-season, but I know I can count on you to keep me posted about what’s going on.
lucky
no Rangers up here because I have “upstate” MSG and no Center Ice. bah.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I did not know
I could get game audio on NHL.com, tho. That’ll have to do.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
yep.
sweet. Voltron’s gonna have to cover almost the entire outfield tonight. lucky guy.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh it's not Phillips i just always get this guys voice confused with his
Better question, rick sutcliff and joe morgan…why
because ESPN refuses to hire enough competent announcers?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Giuseppe might be gone
but the fine people at Topdot will still be with us.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Guiseppe gone?!?
NOOOOOOOO!!!! WHYYYYYYY?!?!?!?!? DAMNNNNNN YOUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
ugh
more Joe Morgan telling us he’s black and that Jackie Robinson was a great role model for him. We get it.
Here comes Ron's new boyfriend . . .
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
first batter
He can only walk him once per game.
Perez getting squeezed
Possibly 2 strike calls missed on the inside corner. He needs that pitch.
Announcers
Joe Morgan and that idiot former Cubs pitcher must be geting paid by the word. Shut up already!
How is nobody talking to Murph?
He lazied the ball back in, was nobody telling him the runner was tagging?
Egad
That one was worse.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
I foresee in my crystal ball...
that his future is on first!
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
As Keith was just saying on SNY
always hit the cut-off man. Bad decision on that throw.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
what is going on here?
If Murphy is that bad on defense he needs to be replaced. If the Pads score a run here it will be a very bad omen.
He's learning
Makes it tough at times but I still feel better about him tonight than Sheff.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Ollie!
That didn’t look too bad in the end.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
Hit the cut-off man
C’mon Murphy, baseball 101 dude.
Whew
That did not seem like a very comfortable inning.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
and yet
it was one squeezed strike away from 1-2-3
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Hockey fans
I posted this on the sidebar, but Devils fans can chat about the game at In Lou We Trust and Rangers fans can chat at Blueshirt Banter.
Where are they the rest of the time?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Could be?
I mean, if there was anyone to burn.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
How so?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Superfluous third nipple?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hail to the king, baby.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Having a howling good time
watching our team rape yours of their dignity.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
Well, what's left of it.
I guess dignity is practically nonexistent in fantasy Ranger land.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
Come on, that's just being shallow to assume that.
Model citizens are rare these days. Besides, Brodeur doesn’t call his ex “sloppy seconds.”
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
That comment was stupid, classless
and waaay overblown by the NHL.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
You have to admit.
He put himself in that position just for sayin that.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
Oh no doubt
because of who he is the league is always gonna look for an excuse, but the consensus of hockey fans around my office was that the penalty was ridiculous.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
same could be said for his first start
3 excellent innings, shaky 4th, gone by 4 1/3.
defense is causing fits
That inning should have ended with a man on first, not caused all the angst it did.
They look tight
Lets just hope this is just early season butterflies and rookie mistakes. I like what I’m seeing from Ollie though, his velo’s up a tick and he’s hitting both sides with his fastball, haven’t seen much of a breaking ball yet, but that could be a good thing later on.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 15, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
home run to tie the game at 6-6 (5-5) and send it into extra innings (it was the 5th)
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
doubtful
FJM used to skewer him all the time for responding to tons of questions by saying “well, I haven’t seen him/them play much” even though it’s his job to watch baseball
That's why FOX never asked him to do the playoffs
“Well, I haven’t seen these guys play much, but they did win 97 games. And they’re in the playoffs, right? So they must be pretty good.”
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Reyes is way too eager
He is not demonstrating good patience so far as a leadoff hitter.
Keith is great
the man loves the size of Jackie Robinson’s feet. Awesome.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions
this play is 60 years old
Get over it already, Robinson was SAFE!!
I can varify
that it’s not a yankee game, because I’m listening to the radio and actually know what’s going on
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
ends in disappointment
Good battle, made him throw a lot of pitches, but got nothing for it.
Mrs Robinson
is hot.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
She's got a nice face
Looks very kind and serene.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Is she trying to seduce us?
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
I've always been amazed by her appearance
For years I assumed she was his daughter.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
When does this conversation get creepy?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
see below
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Very soon, I fear.
If it hasn’t already reached that point.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
oh i was being serious
today’s my birthday and i’m already acquiring an eye for the grandmas
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
GILHFA
grandma i’d like to hug and fall asleep
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
GILF Hunter
Now That’s funny. I nearly swallowed my tongue laughing at that.
She is a beautiful woman
both on the outside and on the inside. I’m really glad they got her on, just a great person.
Wright was all over that breaking ball
Just a bit out front, if he gets another one, look for a long fly ball….
That was a home run pitch to hit
Wright just missed it.
Out on the slider
Wright has him measured though, expect a good night from him at the plate against this guy.
These PI commercials weird me out a little bit
I can’t explain it, but those sick kids are a little creepy.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
Keep swinging...
…at first pitches, that helps Ollie tremendously.
that was a true throw
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
GILF Alert
Rachel Robinson in the ESPN booth, top 3rd.
i think he's doing fine
and i always complain
by JohnPeterson on Apr 15, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
this is a real solid crew
Bill Miller, Gary Darling, Jerry Meals, and the aforementioned Emmel
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Gary Darling
Is his middle name “Keith”?
by JohnPeterson on Apr 15, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
91 mph
better.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
who did that comment refer to?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
please keep it up Perez
I can’t even get excited about this moments cause I’m always have a feeling of impending doom
Quick summary of this thread that I just skimmed:
1) screw civil rights
2) Evil Dead trilogy is sweet
3) shaky 1st inning for Murphy
4) hockey?
5) Rachael Robinson = gmilf
by James Kannengieser on Apr 15, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
Welcome to our Wednesday
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta let em know you're out there!
THIS IS THE PLAYOFFS!
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
once he looked up
and saw Murphy and Sheffield and a giant outfield.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
the Times article said JR stole home 19 times on 31 attempts
I’m too lazy to do the math, but I’m betting that’s run-positive, but not by much.
Plus, it’s kinda giving the finger to your teammate batting…
Dear Liz Lemon: While other women have bigger boobs than you, no other woman has as big a heart. When I saw you getting ready to go out and get nailed by a bunch of guys last night, I knew for sure it was over between us, and for the first time since the '86 World Series, I cried... I cried...
fuck soccer
we don’t need no eurotrash in OUR ballpark
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you hear about that football team?
Sounds interesting.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
that minor league football or whatever?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
The “United Football League”. (I think that’s a shot at the NFL, which has been fighting a civil war for some time now.)
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
it did turn Ronde against Tiki
Dear Liz Lemon: While other women have bigger boobs than you, no other woman has as big a heart. When I saw you getting ready to go out and get nailed by a bunch of guys last night, I knew for sure it was over between us, and for the first time since the '86 World Series, I cried... I cried...
oh my jeez switching between SNY and ESPN
can give you the aural bends
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Yeah, stick to SNY
I think you’ll be much happier (and more intelligent) for it.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Delgado looks good early
Let’s hope the power stays with him, the Mets will need that.
A word of advice
do not purchase new Vanilla Milkshake Poptarts
Gary Sheffield could power the economy
with that preswing stuff
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
hopefully
he is not resigned to such a fate.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
good point
congratulations on your good year last year — now sit down.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Kinda feel bad
He was tremendous last year
by James Kannengieser on Apr 15, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Keith Hernandez thought he lost it at one point?
i can’t beleive it, but it happened in Cleveland
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
SNY has OBSTRUCTED VIEW seats
har!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
weak toss by Giles
Tried to get that ball into the stands and it came right back to him. Nice.
a lot of talk about all the pressure on Sheff
but otherwise ok
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
bringing up Church
and talking about Shefs psychology
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
If he can't hit that
What is he gonna hit?
by James Kannengieser on Apr 15, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
shocker
sheff was late on sliders, why not throw a fastball
and that's why I don't buy lotto tix
My prognosticating sux.
catch what?
a cold? the train?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
you're willing to give away the schneids all pro defense?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
oh right
yeah, probably not.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ladies and gentlemen
your 2009 mets offense!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Rally killer
Shef does not advance the runner, Schneider tailor made DP ball.
Sheff is not David Eckstein
his job is not to advance the runner, his job is to get a hit
also, David Eckstein’s job is to get a hit
Phew
For a minute there, we were in danger of scoring a run.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
good thing we sat our hottest hitter tonight
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, good call by Jerry!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
(Eli Manning CAN read)
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Citi employees showing their faces at the park
Lay off the caffeiene mark
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
exactly SNY is notorious for this bs
notorious around my couch
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't think underprivaleged kids really benefit from visiting some over priced corporate ballpark
as much as buying them some books or body armor. call me a cynic.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
My God
We caught a ball and the runner did not advance!
I wonder
If Schneider had dropped that foul bunt attempt on 0-2, does Ollie get the strikeout instead?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
were you joking?
Keith and Ron were just talking about that, but I’m not sure if you’re on SNY or ESPN
SNY
Not if he had let it drop, but if it popped out of his glove or something, causing an error. Still a K?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
we could probably just cut and paste Monday's thread
it’s got enough Eckstein comments to keep us warm for months.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
gutsy
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
what did keith call it?
a broom?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Epic fail of the highest order! Other than of course hitting yourself in the nuts or taking a flaming shot.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
really?
that’s bad. the SNY crew did not even go there.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course they wouldn't.
They have too much dignity to do that. Not even Keith would go that low.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
Keith was too fascinated by Jackie's feet to say much else.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
you know what they say about a guy with big feet
makes me wonder whether Ron has anything to say about Eckstein’s feet
I think this thread has taken a turn for the worse.
Now we’re on foot fetishes. Yikes.
Can we please go back to normal? Let’s talk about how the Evil Dead Trilogy is the greatest movie trilogy EVER! (bourne trilogy is a close second)
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
I'll reserve judgment on Mad Max until I see it.
Until then:
EVIL DEAD=EPIC WIN OF THE HIGHEST ORDER
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
he just has no idea what the fuck he's saying
it almost offends me that he still has a job
those guys are nincompoops
did Phillips grab her ass yet?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I shed no tears for the Cardinals, SNY fellows
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Womb broom
Sounds like Keith. Surprised he didn’t call it a porn stache.
Ollie was going to ...what
dive to catch Dubya from falling?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Why work the count in your favor
Only to take the pitch you worked so hard to get, a fat fastball right down the middle?
Because you're Luis Castillo?
was that rhetorical
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Because he has a better chance of the ump blowing the call
Than hitting the pitch out of the infield
he hit that one out of the infield!
10 feet beyond the dirt!
O. Perez having an eventful at bat
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Ollie swings the bat like a karate man!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Reyes is over-anxious
He has got to slow down at the plate.
Sorry, meant Castillo
I hate the fact that my TV is behind my keyboard.
I'm confused
All these 42’s in the lineup, I can’t tell who is who?
Not really
But thanks for the help. Guess I will have to be a bit more firm with my SARCASM.
I know you were sarcastic. I was just playing along.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
In a repeat performance...
Jose needs to slow down. He is over-anxious at the plate. Me too. I was a bit early with that comment, but right on, as it turns out.
not at all
It could apply to everyone. I play no favorites here. It’s hard to take me at face value when you can’t hear my voice inflection in my written comments.
is it wheels come off time?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Big inning for Ollie
Is he going to get past the 4th this time?
Break out the Rosary Beads and say our Hail Marys, Glory Bes, and Our Fathers.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
and there it is
Everyone is holding their collective breath now, you can just feel it.
Now here's some entertainment!
Bill O’Reilly and Neil Cavuto “reporting” on the Republican Tea Party.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Does "reporting" in their case mean screaming at people?
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
Oh no!
You can ask Neil! He’s in Atlanta, and he says that their anger is just a myth that the liberal media has spun! No one’s angry at the socialist left-wing nutjob freaks
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
One more strike
C’mon Ollie, you can do it!!
And there it is!!
Ollie thru 4, no damage. If the Mets could actually score some runs off this scrub team Ollie might be able to get a win.
Trying to put a pic up, but oh well. I'll say this.
IT’S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!!
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
I hate it when that happens
Fortunately it never happens because I have no sports HD channels.
let's see something besides a DP grounder here
Nice job by Murphy going back up the middle.
90 mph on the black
How does this loser get that call from the Ump?
How is Wright not on 2nd?
After the reply, I see how. Good hitting.
send him!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
hey that's a couple of good knocks there
let’s get some runs off this chump.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
Bases juiced . . .
c’mon, Voltron.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Bags full, no out
Gotta get some runs out of this.
Oh hell now I want tacos
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
first pitch fastball?
Or adjust for the curve?
Yeah!
Let’s go, Voltron!!!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Hola!
Looks like I came just in time!
"But it's not over yet, everybody thinks it over, but if we can just get the Earth to reverse rotation...this thing can be played again. So there you go, New York Mets......motherf*ckers." - Jon Stewart
VOLTRON!!!
oh, wait, only a single? David Eckstein woulda hit two grand slams there.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
station to station
Let’s get Shef into the act here.
Well
it’s a run I guess. Church must be loving this.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
I'm happy to call off the Gary Sheffield experiment
if no one minds
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
No complaints here
I’ll kick in ten bucks.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
ha i was just thinking what i could do with a "mere" 400,000 bucks
it would change my life
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be out of debt
and not working for several years. I could stretch the hell out of that cash.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Hate to say it, but ol’s what’s his name would have gotten at least a sac fly on that.
Marlin Anderson?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Marlon
he woulda K’ed.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone
Reed, ol’ what’s his name (what is his mae?), anyone….
need a two out base knock here
To add to the pain of the Pads.
Sweet!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
and just like that it's 3-2
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Mets let them off the hook
Bases juiced no out, need to get more than a deuce. That has to give the Pads some confidence. I would not be surprised to see them take the lead here. It’s up to Ollie to hold them down.
only at 60 pitches
could it be the good ollie?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
cosign
I decided since Ollie has been doing so good while I’m not writing this paper. I shouldn’t start until he’s out of the game.
base hit
Need a DP grounder now, quick inning for Ollie. Does he have that in his bag?
cannot give up this run!
Thatr is so critical to this game’s outcome.
ah crap
bad throw, Jose
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
what a terrible throw!!
What is up with the Met defense this year??
He hit the cutoff man!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Murphy
Trying out for 2nd base apparently
by James Kannengieser on Apr 15, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
In all seriousness
Don’t they practice stuff like that? What the flying fuck was that play?
by James Kannengieser on Apr 15, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Apparently
Reyes wasn’t expecting the throw because it was supposed to come through Wright, the third baseman.
Reyes's throw was awful
They had him by 6 feet with a good throw.
Really?
Damn. These descriptions are very disheartening.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
It bounced
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
so bizzare
strange that he threw it anywhere other than home, and strange that reyes has a chicken arm on that
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
If the SNY guys were trying to teach Murphy about the cut-off man
he would have no idea what to do. First inning – he tried to throw it to Dub but should have thrown it to Jose. Fifth inning – he threw it to Jose but should have thrown it to Dub.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
and here come the Ollie wheels?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
oh premature gifing
happens to all of us, right fellas?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
don't know what you're talking about man
(mumble mumble)
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Classic!!
I can’t stop laughing at that imagery!!
Yeah!
He may be gritty, he may be a gamer, but he isn’t clutch!!!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
He doesn't have to be clutch --
he’s a winner.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
he's double clutch
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Are they really saying that Sheffield makes sense
Because he’ll play better defense in the outfield than Murphy?
Yes they are
And I’m not sure I totally disagree, Murphy is costing more games with his defense right now than he is winning with his offense, and he is going to lose confidence with each and every mistake he makes. If he starts getting tentative out there, that will compound his defensive inadequacies.
But Garry sheffield is awful
those bad throws murphy’s making wouldnt happen with Sheff. because sheff wouldn’t get within 10 feet of the ball before it dropped.
by the by
Church’s defense cost us a game on Monday night.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Sheffield can't get to the balls...
..but he knows how to catch them. Even though he can’t get there anymore.
Thanks, Joe!
Gotta be worth something.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
What is up with Castillo?
His swing looks terrible. Not level, undercutting, hitting can of corn popups.
they think it was a “designed” play because murphy has no arm in left field…and morgan’s all like “i never seen that before, except in amateur baseball. that’s not gonna cut it in the big leagues.”
never mind that the throw to reyes was good….it was reyes’ throw that sucked
Hmm
I wouldn’t call Murphy’s throw to Reyes “good”. It bounced and he was like 20 feet away.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 15, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
True
Not to excuse Reyes’s throw, but I think he expected Murphy to throw to the plate. Jose is usually better than that with his throws.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 15, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
omg
on espn, they’ve been talking about murphy’s throw to reyes for at least 10 minutes. please shut the fuck up.
Murphy's played 44 games as an OF
both MLB/MiLB. Just sayin’.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
unless
those facts agree with what he believes. Then they are “good” facts.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is that acceptable as an excuse?
I’ve playes two games in the OF, and even I know who to throw to. As an infielder he’s taken enough IF practice to know better.
either way
Everyone is freaking out after a few games. We know that he’s our best option, and we know that he’ll get better with time (because he’s only played 44 games as a OF.. after all)
uh, what he said
I was typing something much longer but BlackOps summed up my point much prettier.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
still not acceptable
Can’t rationalize it away, Murphy is a defensive liability. If he remains at that position we have to accept he is going to cost the Mets some games. I can’t accept that, as a 40 year plus fan.
So replace him with . . . ?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
WOw Ollie is a passionate hitter
wearing himself out
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
The ESPN guys finally said something intelligent
And something Jerry/Omar should pay attention too. WE DO NOT NEED A 2 HITTER TO MOVE REYES OVER.
Nice rip, el Professor
Hammer time.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
uh, for a short time.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Beltran is a good #2
He’s a run producer. Reyes gets on, steals, Beltran drives him in.
This should not be so close a game
2-1 in the 6th worries me. Primed to lose late to this AAA team.
*whew*
looks like my cable is working normally just in time for the third period of the hockey game and for Lost to record on my DVR
citi field, where the fair poles are too short and the outfield walls too tall
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
6 innings
trot him out for one more?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
hell yes
He earned the right, unless it’s a pitch count decision, to start the 7th.
I don't see why not
His pitch count isn’t that high, is it?
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
90
yeah give one of the bullpen arms the night off.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't expect him to go the whole inning
But at least an out or two would be nice.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Dick Littlefield!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
no relation
to big Dick Pole
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
oh man Dub
that was rough.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
look what I got
What a stab at that hot smash….
Nice inning
ugh
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
The good news
For the Mets is the middle of the lineup will get one more shot in this game unless the Pads don’t tie or take the lead.
Probably would be hitting better than Schneider in MLB as we speak.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Somewhere, Eric Simon is getting way excited about this.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
when you heading there?
i’m looking to get to a game down there sometime soon.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Ollie bet
If he gets one man on base, he’s gone. Jerry won’t let him be on the hook for a loss. I’m hoping he gets through the 7th but if I was a betting man I’d bet the leadoff man gets a hit or a walk.
I guess he didn't get another inning
Well, nice job, Ollie.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
I thought it was Butch Huskey pitching.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I would of let ollie pitch another inning
he looked good tonight. Its rare for him to have this good of a night.
At least he can only get a win or an ND
But he should have come out for the 7th.
Gary Thorne
High fly ball to right, Murphy SAYS he has it…….and he DOES. How appropo.
Anyone notice Carlos Beltran....
Was really hustling over on that last fly ball to Murphy, I though for a second he was going to call him off in near right field.
damn....
Near left field of course. I’m dyslexic tonight.
Sheff leading off
GameCast shows him in a Tigers uniform. I wish.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Agreed
Shut up about it already. I heard someone say last year was not a blown lead as the Mets were 7.5 out in June. They just could not sustain the comeback. If anything, the Follies nearly blew it, but since they won the Series no one’s mentioning that.
It's true, though!
It’s a common misconception that the Mets won the World Series in ’07 and the pennant last year. But in fact, they blew a division lead in September two years in a row. Thanks to the Elias Sports Bureau for that info.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
So what you're saying is
The guy who sold me these back to back world champs t-shirts ripped me off?
If Shef can get ahead in the count....
He can get #500 right here.
I'll take the walk
given Sheff’s inability to hit the fastball or anything else tonight.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
I just got home
Any misplays in the outfield?
"Since we became accelerated readers, we never leave the house." - Los Campesinos
not for Sheff
he had like two balls hit to him. Murphy had a couple of hiccups on throws to the infield.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Shef
They did not give him anything close to swing at. Respect, or lousy control?
Haha
Schneider is trying to make an out and the Padres do not want to let him do that.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
he even lingered at the plate
hoping to get called for a strike
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Luis!!!
I gave you three exclamation points. Make it worth my while!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Defensive replacement
Will we see a double switch with Church in for Murphy and the pitcher takingWill Church come in for Murphy in the 8th, and hit for him as well?
I'd say
bring in Church and Reed — get both Sheff and Murphy out of the field in a close game.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
forget the DS
I meant to take that out. The comment should read: takingWill Church come in for Murphy in the 8th, and hit for him as well?
mm...food
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
who could blame him?
all the announcers talk about is
1) Harry Calas
2) New Food Joints at Citi
3) Huge Power Alleys
4) Food
5) Rotunda
6) Food
Ballsly wtf?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
I wondered
I thought GameCast was broken.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
relief
the mets are heading to the same place they were last year … overused bullpen. manuel believes like willie … no pitcher past 6
It's early to make that assessment
But it is worrisome as a trend so far.
I notice you have "sexile" in your name.
It makes me roflcoptor.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
+1
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Great play by Castillo
Great bunt, perfect placement.
yow!
that’s great!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
castillo rots
god forbid he try to drive the ball
Spectating while at-bat.
As per his just over 1 swing per 5 at bats last year.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Nice error.
Of course, if Eckstein had been up, Ron would have been like, “That’s a gritty infield hit by Eckstein there. Man, does he make me hot and bothered.”
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
"Such a joy to mast---watch."
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Whoa!
Sweet.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
maybe they're just growing 'em for the NHL playoffs?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
What the hell kind of play was that by the catcher?
He got crossed up and looked like he was on springs.
I'm sure that run by Sheff is enough for Manuel to start him for every subsequent game.
Gag.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
alright hammer. let’s do this thing
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Is this really the right move?
I mean, I get putting someone on base to get the force. But Murphy’s been hitting well, and its Jose. He could conceivably score on a single.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
By walking Reyes
they’re disrespecting Murphy’s work habits, implying he does not in fact mean business
but not as annoying as Jose
You know, if Reyes had gotten a hit, he’d be dancing and disrespecting everyone.
Matt Cerrone is not pleased with your statement
probably.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
not to mention
the always “under construction” comment section
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
And Church can't get anyone in
In light of the IBB it’s not such a big deal, but come on, what happened to all that talk about the fundamentals, doing the little things to win games?
a big at-bat
Mets need more than 1 run here.
it's business time
the foul balls are just part of the foreplay
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
conchords
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Foreplay
Never heard the word foreplay mentioned during a baseball game, in reference to the game.
That's good business
Getting the run in.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
Sac fly is ok, but not good enough
Mets still showing they can’t get the big hit when needed.
woot
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
boo yeah!
ridiculous defense!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
What a pitch to hit
When Wright is on, that pitch is a double off the wall in right-center.
jimmy rollins is not please
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
he's ruining baseball.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
So does Rollins
And he looks like a punk too.
Excommunicate him from baseball.
Joe Jackson, Pete Rose, and Jose Reyes.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Damn Latinos
Oh, I’m sorry. I’m supposed to be subtle about it. David Eckstein wouldn’t have smiled!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
How is smiling after a run bad...
but sprinting to first on a walk and hopping up and down calling for a balk is bad?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
jumping up and down for a balk
in my old neighborhood gets you called ‘bitch.’ runnig / playing like reyes gets you called awesome.
Scores from first, does he get the steal?
Who cares about Reyes showing up anyone, Mets need their swagger. If the Follies can do it, so can we.
Four runs on one hit
that’s doing business.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
something like this:
Pitch 2: Ball (wild pitch, awesome)
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
How the hell
did he score from first on it? Did the catcher throw it into the outfield? And then the outfielder let the ball go through his legs? And then tripped?
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
he was on the move
and didn’t stop running
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
wild pitch
luis scored. throw to the plate goes to the first base dugout, jose running the whole time, score.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
that explanation was better
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The Pads look like a last place team tonight
The were obviously juiced for the opener, tonight they look like the team they will be this season.
Today, I, Edward Mujica, allowed 1 hit in my MLB relief appearance. My defense allowed 4 runs.
FML.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
That's karma
for the one-pitch win.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
which i’ve heard about 8 gd times
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
from who?
ESPN?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, ESPN
But I can’t complain since I get very few TV games in AZ
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves bullpen may be similar to our bullpen last year.
Damn, 7 games in and they’ve blown lke 2-3 games already on walking batters home.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
one pitch win
Yes, they mentioned it about 1500 times since he took the mound.
I feel like a downhome southern breakfast today.
Grits?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
what if tim salmon chops some wood, then saves a kitten from a burning building after the game?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The way he popped up really displayed his mettle.
Who else would do it with such heart and determination?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Grits and Guts
Typical breakfast at the local choke and puke.
Yeah, WTF?
He got hammered but still had 8 K’s?
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
Oh fuck
I left him on the bench in a linear weights league my friend put together.
I’m sure I just missed out on like hella points.
Actually they're starting too now
But I’m from an airforce town and we had hella kids from California move there. And my best friend is from San Jose.
Stealing a bag down 6-1
Bob Gibson would put Hairston on his ass for doing that. Where are all the badass pitchers?
Dr. Zoidberg, probably.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
empty seats
anyone notice how many empty 1000$ seats there are behind home plate?? corporate d-bags have to come late leave early?
I'm not sure many of those were filled to begin with
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i've noticed that in both games...thought even on opening night
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
sadly, no
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Back
Didn’t miss much though. Caught the four runs away from the comp on ESPN2. Don’t worry, though, I put the mute button to good use.
I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!
Now pitching for the Padres....
….#42, Jackie Robinson.
CARLOS D!
that ball went far.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
I think we’ll see a few of those, and be impressed every time, from delgado.
And to think I wanted him traded for a bag of balls not to long ago.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
Good news, guys. Apparently, Ryan Howard is not a pull hitter.
He hits like only 40-50% of his HRs to the pull side, as opposed to Delgado, who hits more than 80% there.
Yay!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I give up on psych
intro really is boring and just more information than what I need, and we’re covering the entire thing in 1semester. The AP test is in like 2 weeks and we’ve got 2 units left I think.
I missed some days so this unit in precalc is way over my head right now, but by 830 tomorrow morning it won’t!
For what it's worth the AP Psych test is pretty easy
It’s probably the second easiest of all the AP tests, after AP Gov. i slept through most of psychology and did well on it.
second.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll be 31 when i’m done with school. I mean, i’ll have a sweet degree, but 30 freakin 1
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
I thought about med school, but I just don’t have that kind of dedication to anything. That’s just too much learning.
Yea, I didn’t either, until I was 25. You’ve still got time to change your mind a dozen times. God bless america
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
31 is rad
or, at least it has been so far. The student loan debt is depressing, but life is otherwise pretty sweet.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
oooh oooh.
I’ll have about 140K
HA. I might have to fake my own death
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
140K?
shit i’ll be there in about 2.5 years.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
If you have to.....
….study fuck, your girl has got big problems.
EVERYTHING! TALK IN CAPS, IT WILL GET YOUR INFORMATION QUIKER!!!!!!!!!!!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Lots of awesome stuff.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
God, their bullpen is Jekyll and Hyde, isn't it?
Shut us down yesterday, but sucky as hell today.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
'pen
I think their bullpen has only given up two hits, but 5 runs. They over achived Monday, this is a look at their future for this year.
The DP machine.
BTW, that was a gritty DP turn by Eckstein.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
True grit
Eck is such a gritty player. At 4’11" he plays much bigger than he looks.
Fire Joe Morgan was a big Eckstein knocker-downer.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
It takes a lot of grit
to turn a double play like that when you’re down six runs. So much heart to stay in there and make the play. Winner.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Gritty
Like the shit I took as a seven-year-old after eating a fistful of sand. That’s David Eckstein.
by Eric Simon on Apr 15, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
dude you ate sand?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
True
Most athletes today would have quit by now. They’d already be thinking about their sports car or some sleazy broad they were planning on meeting after the game.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
David Eckstein doesn't have that worry, as girls tower over him.
However, he’s able to find companions through his sheer magnetic personality.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Also
Ron Darling will be waiting at the hotel for him.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
He should try bunting every time up
it worked wonders the last time up.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Reed is such a gritty player
Going into the wall chasing that foul ball, that’s gritty.
haha
same thing just went through my head
by englishgrey on Apr 15, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't sink enough there.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Reyes is planning
…when he will pull his shirt out at game’s end. He is such a gritty player.
Absolutely
All the fuss about who’s on top and who’s in last is stupid this time of year. Anyone think the Marlins, Orioles or Braves will be there at the end?
Of course not!
Not when the Orioles and Blue Jays are 1st and 2nd in the AL East!
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
The Marlins know
Braves quite possibly. And I think the Orioles, probably not this year but in the very near future, will win 90 games and not only finish out of the play-offs but 4th in their division.
a grittier player
than gonzalez would have been running all out from the start. grandstander.
Uh, guys...
If this score holds up, I think I have a 100 in the swag contest.
That would be awesome!
I’ll be sure to check tomorrow. Not sure I’ll be able to sleep tonight with all the anticipation.
FUCK!
just rechecked game score. Off by 2 on Perez. Perfect on everything else.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Rachel Robinson
glamor shot silk-screened on your very own t shirt.
tough luck.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
88; there's a 10 point bonus for nailing the gamescore
You’d have won a Mets DVD box set in all likelihood.
i had the score at 7-3 mets
come on padres!
by englishgrey on Apr 15, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Never root for the enemy!
I’d rather have a blowout win than win Swag every time.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
God, he doesn't look good.
Start warming up Parns.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Minorities in baseball
There’s actually a disproportionate number of top black prospects considering, the percentage in all of baseball. Like 5-6 of the top 20 of most top 100 lists are black players.
way to take your time wright
he usually rushes that throw…maybe he’s trying something new with a 5 run lead
He's trying to throw the SWAG score
He’s got 7-3 Mets.
PIITB!
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
Nope
he’s just gonna keep rambling on about it to himself all night.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Apr 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
HEY WERE TALKING ABOUT A MANS LIFE HERE SHOW SOME RESPECT
AND SHAME ON ANYONE WHO DOESNT THINK EVERYONE SHOULD WEAR 42 ON JACKIE ROBINSON DAY. HOW CAN YOU LIVE WITH YOURSELF WITH ALL HE HAD TO PUT UP WITH?
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
HELLO HELLO MR WILPON
a memoir
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
SWAG it
I don’t have a handle on the scoring yet, so I am not doing well.
who pitched the ESPN "Baseball tonight" program?
4 knucklehead commenting innanely on baseball highlights
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
in theory, it's a great idea
but then again, so is communism
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
paid by the word
These guys can’t shut up. They have become unwatchable.
If words were currency...
These assclowns would be fricking millionaires.
oh wait
Krukie is going to tell us AGAIN about his approach at hitting. Awesome.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
i know, right
my diary is full enough without knowing his approach to hitting knuckleballs!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Cody Ross
Got hit in the hip tonight. Glad to see it.
yeah looked like it hurt
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. It was 4-4 about 30 minutes ago.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
ESPN
Just said the Braves looked like the Bad News Bears tonight. That is hilarious (although I think it’s accurate)
By signing Lowe and Vazquez (sp?) and apparently no bullpen
The braves FO is shitting in their fans’ mouth and calling it a Sundae.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 15, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
only difference?
the wilpons shat in our mouths, called it sundae, and raised ticket prices
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Killing me
I choked on my own saliva when I read your comment. Best post of the night, hands down.
Maybe the Mets need a knuckleballer in the rotation
Wakefield brought one into the 8th or 9th tonight.
Should you really get awarded a “no hitter” if you’re a knuckleballer?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
dude
I’ve been calling for that for years
by DevonEdwards on Apr 15, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it would be hilarious
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Apr 15, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey I don't need baseball tonight
to tell me how AWESOME Jeter and the YANKEES are!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
They have to
They work for the Yanks and Red Sox.
Game Wrap
Ollie looked good, pitched six strong giving up one earned run. Met’s were efficient with their hits, getting 7 runs on just 7 hits, aided by 6 walks and one error. Bullpen worked effectively, giving up a meaningless run in the 9th on a home run. Mets now need to take the final game tomorrow night. No TV for me. First chance to use MLB gamecast.
Appreciate the concise wrapup brother.
Unable to watch the game. Nice little paragraph like this is well appreciated.
" WHEN'S THE LAST TIME YOU'VE WITNESSED A GRAND HANDSHAKE PARADE? "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Apr 15, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
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