Open Thread: Mets vs Brewers
by Eric Simon on Apr 18, 2009 12:03 PM EDT
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First SWAG
Whoot! For a variety of reasons, including bad timing and caring for a pair of little Met fans, this is my first SWAG. :-)
The 2009 NY Mets: WE GOT K-ROD! OMG, Putz, too! Sign Lowe! Lowe's a Brave. Sign Manny! Tim Redding, WTF? Sign Manny! Sheets or Perez? SHEETS! Perez?? Oh, Sheets is hurt -- good job, Minaya! WTF?! SIGN MANNY!
Ugh Arsenal and Chelsea is on the same time as the mets game
Once again why does the universe not coordinate these things better.
is that game actually on teevee?
or is there a stream available?
'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 18, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet!
although I’m having trouble with the language . . . Russian?
'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 18, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN has lost the rights to the Champions League
which is awesome, because I can’t stand Tommy Smyth.
'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 18, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I should add
I don’t know why they or Fox Soccer Channel don’t show this FA Cup semi — United and Everton are on FSC tomorrow.
'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 18, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
they're not allowed to do Saturday
games. FOX has the rights. Plus they have NBA playoff games today.
But speaking of FOX Saturday Baseball
Not to complain, but why doesn’t it ever start until the beginning of June? Do they get better ratings in April and May when local affiliates show old, crappy movies?
It takes them until Mid June
to write all the crappy platitudes that Buck and McCarver will spew for the ensuing 4 months.
that comment was very
un-jeterian
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 18, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
and they're working on
the glowing baseball with a color-coded speed tail
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Another good question
why did they have it last week and THEN take it away until June?
'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 18, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Well what do ya know?
Yankees-Indians. Maybe they’re going the whole season this year?
'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 18, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
as an out-of-towner
this is good because that means more mets games up here in boston…but if i was in ny, i’d rather see the games on sny
there are 3
3:40starts. i assumed they were Fox
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 18, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
This Santana fella seems to be an ok pitcher.
Day baseball is a good thing. 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 18, 2009 12:35 PM EDT reply actions
what are you talking about?
he’s a 500 pitcher.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 18, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
we all know
wins are the best measure of a pitcher. Wins and miles per hour
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 18, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel like Santana is a pitcher
Who’s going to keep reinventing himself, and somehow manage to stay awesome every time.
i feel like
Rickie Weeks is in for a bunch of K’s today
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
hush yer mouf
Rickie Weeks and Corey Hart can go on base, as long as Johan keeps the rest of them failing.
Also i forgot Yovani was pitching today. ugh
yes
but Yahoo doesn’t give credit for pitchers hitting homers… sucks for Micah Owings
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah like a week into the season
Everyone in nearly every league I was in dropped weeks. So now I have him on like ten teams.
Like I hate to gush and sound cliche
But he just knows how to pitch, which I think is the problem with most of the rest of our starters they don’t know how to use their strengths and weaknesses. Johan knows he can’t just k everyone and blow them away with heat anymore so he’s reinvented himself into a guy who gets weak contact.</end fangirl>
i don't think you're alone in your johan love
i guess we’ll really find out if that smart of a pitcher in the later years of his contract….but his been dominant so far this season
No Keith today?
Late night, perhaps?
'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 18, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions
he has a garage
to clean out, remember?
he said he’s TiVo-ing the game.
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone with MLB.tv
having a problem with the HD plug-in? I’ve downloaded it twice, both times it works for like 2 or 3 games, and then they say I don’t have it and have to download it again. The first time I thought maybe it was b/c I cleaned up my PC and cleaned out my cookies and whatnot, but this time I haven’t done anything and it just disappeared. Strange.
Corey Hart
Not wearing his sunglasses during at day?
'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 18, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions
Jose getting things going . . .
'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 18, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
g*damn Faux, MLB
Baseball, like information, wants to be free.
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
Having to pay for it wouldn't even bother me
If I knew a good portion of games weren’t going to be blacked out because I’m in some awkward area where a bunch of NL markets rights collide.
i DO pay for it, but since a big corporation also paid for it, I get nothing on Saturdays
ah someday I’ll see Bud Selig in a dark alley
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 18, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
The black out the whole afternoon?
Even while Fox isn’t broadcasting a game? That’s some serious bullshit.
'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 18, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
And they could care less about the fans
as if its not possible to renegotiate the terms of that contract so the games can get viewed by the public. They sell the games twice and, short of getting Sen Kerry involved, MLB will do whatever they like.
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 18, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
It's probably possible
But Fox probably plays a crapton for exclusive rights. I do think it’s stupid that they expect people to pay 100+, although it was only like 80 this year, bucks a year when they won’t be able to see any games on Saturday.
160 actually
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 18, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
its been like this for years
MLB “Extra” innings
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 18, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Looked like Reyes was out
definitely take the break, tho
'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 18, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions
Damn!
Where was that Josh Johnson last Sunday when we needed 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 18, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
glad to see murphy sit for sheff rather than church
church shouldn’t be sitting if he’s playing well
especially at home
we need a great fielder in RF
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
we give up a lot less defensively. It just makes more sense.
'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 18, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh
3 Ks.
'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 18, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions
Manny Ramirez wouldn't strike out there
If he felt like playing today
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
Derek Jeter would go hitless in his first four AB's
And then homer to win the game, demonstrating his clutchness and gamesmanship.
True
Scott Brosius was also gritty. They got lucky to win in ’96, but once he joined the team they became a dynasty.
Little known fact:
Did you know that Jeffrey Maier was really Derek Jeter in disguise? Magically clutch.
'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 18, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
How could you tell?
Did you catch sight of his edge?
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 18, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's on his website
Have you seen his website?
'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 18, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Johan even has a handshake for Chad the batboy
he’s officially the most awesome person in the history of baseball
that's what the 4 days between starts are for
on gameday, let’s focus
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
hasn't seemed to be a problem so far
got a nice little career going, this Santana chap
'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 18, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I like him
i don’t care what anybody says
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 18, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
i am a big celts fan
it usually gives me a release from the ineptitude of my other favorite team.
but they look terrible right now.
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 18, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
but at least we released
Stephon Marbury
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Ron narrowly avoided a paparazzi firestorm there
If he had telestrated his office building in Manhattan, his adoring fortysomething fans would have run into it screaming and looking for him. TMZ would have barged into his office.
Probably
where he was able to arrange trysts with David Eckstein when the Pads were in town.
'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 18, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I just gotta share this guys optimism, misdirected perhaps, but inspiring nonetheless
From an article on Pelfrey:
Ever since Nelson made his first start for the Mets last season i enjoyed watching him pitch. Hes not a rotation starter by any means, but he definately can spot start as well as the rest of them. I really like his “quick-pitch” talent, as it definately seems to throw off batters. He goes out there and takes the ball, and when he gets rid of it, he asks for it back as soon as possible and gets rid of it as quick as possible. No need to be concerned with Pelfrey, he did throw a lot last year I do hope they put him on the DL so he can get the real treatment he needs, take a few days off from baseball activities completely, and then getready. better to get it over with now than after the All-Star break, and i would like to see the Mets use a few minor league guys early in the year for some spot starts to keep all the starters fresh once its crunch time. And dont forget, once Redding lands himself on the active roster, he can spot start as well, as overall he isnt a bad pitcher, hes just never played for a good team until now.
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
nah
he just never played on a good team …until NOW!
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 18, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He has looked very good in the field so far this year
This is a good thing.
'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 18, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
what if Stuart Scott did baseball?
shiver
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
Jeremy Reed
is the backup CF… when Sheff plays, I think LF is the place for him to be.
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
who knows?
the teevee said it, not that it necessarily makes any sense.
'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 18, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Jose
still hitting. Keep going.
'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 18, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions
So
what exactly does Alyssa Milano sell at Citi?
'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 18, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
Julia Stiles
the real Mets fan: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123992851955927591.html
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
She's an OK writer
But she kept darting between the past two years and the economy and the ballpark. And complaining about the selection of food available at Citi? Does not compute.
exactly
not really sure what the point of the article was (other than “hey, I’m a Mets fan!”)
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
haha all the comments on her blog are from
guys trying to get her attention.
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 18, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang
stupid Bill Hall and his 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 18, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions
Fielder's taken some pounds off?
Where?
'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 18, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
his hands and toes
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 18, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
You beat me to it
Last night I thought, Yeah, I guess he’s lost a little. But looking at him from the back, I really doubt it. He’s still enormous.
Well . . .
they’ve got Chipp—oh, right. Well, that Brian McCa—oh, he’s not hitting yet.
But, hey, Jeff Francoeur seems to be back!
'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 18, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, man
We canNOT go without scoring a couple of runs for Johan. The way the rest of the rotation has looked, you can’t waste such a great effort from your ace…again.
Yeah that's the problem
We need to pitch Livan #1 or something and let Santana face off against other teams lesser pitchers.
Exactly.
Much better to BEAT the opposing team’s ace. Which we will do today… Our ’pen is far superior to theirs. WE HAVE THE PUTZ-ROD.
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, but they did
They suck. How hot are they right now?
way to support your ace with offense huh?
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 I understand it's frustrating
But when you’re ace is going up against other awesome pitchers it happens
well sure but the Mets have scored 3 runs in the 3 games he's pitched
and the Reds, Brewers Marlins aren’t the Yankees, Sawx or Phillies.
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 18, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Why does it matter what teams the pitchers are on?
Gallardo is good period. and Johnson was pitching out of his mind last week.
I guess it only matters if you ever want to see Santana win
and by extension the Mets. If they can’t beat the second division with their best pitcher…you think that’s a good sign?
Do i really need to explain this?
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 18, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah you do
Cause what you’re saying makes absolutely no sense. When Gallardo pitches the Brewers are WAY better than a second division team, their only weakness this year is their starting pitching, it just happens to be a huge weakness, Gallardo isn’t part of that weakness. If they had league average pitchers behind him they could probably be a 90 win team.
Gallardo has won 10 games in his life
hardly the HoF lock.
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 18, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Before last year Lincecum had won 7
Why does how many pitchers a young pitcher with little mlb time has won matter?
oh i see you're right
He’s an all-star because of his minor league stats, and the Mets don’t need to beat second division teams with their ace on the mound. The anemic offense is not a problem. This is a terrific trend. I get it.
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 18, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
No, you're right
The Brewers are an awful team. They def. didn’t win 90 games and make the playoffs last year. And they no longer have Sheets and Sabathia, so they’re automatically awful. They should lose to everyone except the Nats and Pirates (who aren’t as good as them, of course). Which puts them at 23-139 for the year. Cos, you know, superior teams always beat inferior teams.
just got in
I see I have not missed anything game-wise, anything exciting happen worth updating?
3456
Hitters 3-6 not doing anything for the Mets so far, this kid for the Crew must be pretty good.
Santana has a miniscule ERA
.49 it shows. How is he even 1-1? (never mind, I know how)
old fashioned pitches duel going on
Darn, I predicted Mets would score 8 in the SWAG. What was I thinking?
I had it being 6-3
Mental lapse on my part. I forgot about Gallardo’s nastiness because he hardly pitched last year.
Braves and Fish both losing
Love to see that, especially Josh Johnson getting hit around.
Beltran with a base knock
Let’s get another hit and bring him atound, get Johan a lead here. He’s got maybe 1 more inning left.
Must have been a hell of a play
Out in the left field corner, or a major baserunning gaffe by Beltran.
He was running on the pitch
Church hit a sinking line drive, and Beltran didn’t pick up the ball while he was running. The LF made a nice throw, and he was dead.
Break up the Bucs
All of a sudden they are playing good ball, or are the Braves just not as good as all the “experts” have been saying?
It could just be that sometimes lesser teams win?
Also the braves need offense bad. They’re like the exact opposite of our team.
I think the Braves are overrated
But true, sometimes the lesser teams do win. Just not this day for the Braves.
It depends what you mean by overrated
I think they’re slightly lesser than us, but good enough to win the division with enough breaks.
They might win 85 games
With enough breaks. Not enough for better than third, most likely 4th place this year.
We'll see
A lot has to go right for them to win 90. Less so to get 85.
They're an odd team
Lots of pitching depth, but no true ace. Vasquez and Lowe are nice pitchers, but they’re the fifth or sixth best pitchers in the division at best, and certainly not anything close to Maddux/Smoltz/Glavine. They have an Iffy if not competent bullpen. The offense has some tantalizing pieces, but no true MVP caliber guys (at least ones that can stay on the field). McCann could get there, and their middle infielders are solid, but also unspectacular, but their outfield is a huge mess.
I think the appropriate term for the Braves this year is “dark horse”. They have enough durable SP so that you can’t write them off, but it looks like they’ll need at least a bat to be able to take advantage.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 18, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Gallardo at 103 pitches
Have we seen the last of him?
and now
our big advantage comes into play… best BP in baseball
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Hall let Santana off the hook there
Looked like he hit ball 4 for an out.
11 pitch innings certainly help
Mets need to get him a run or two, give him a shot at a win here.
Crew double switch
So we got rid of Gallardo, time to make the donuts here.
great at bat
Pinch-run? Would be risky. But this should keep Santana in to bunt, assuming they pinch-run. Otherwise it needs to be a hell of a bunt to move him over.
Yeah!
Hoo-ray for shitty 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 18, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions
Johan and a "W"
Lets get him a run now and the win he deserves.
bad joke
about Week’s poor fielding abilities
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hoo-ray!
For more shitty defense! 1-0!
'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 18, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
To be fair
that would have been a tough play.
'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 18, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
but that was an absolute bullet.
'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 18, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Recap:
Cora got on because Fielder tossed it to Rickie Weeks, who couldn’t handle the throw and let it trickle away (Santos to third). Then Reyes hit a bullet off the pitcher’s glove. Villanueva was able to get the force at second, but the run scored and Reyes was safe at first. And now MVP candidate Castillo with the oppo hit!
lol
lucky us. let’s hit a 3 run homer and end this shit.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
gotta love
the walk, bunt error and force out run.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
it's an outrage
that they even make the Mets show up to play the game.
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice description
by gamecast. What the hell happened?
Jose knocked Villaneuva's glove off
run scored.
'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 18, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Villanueva's hand exploded
because Reyes is powerful
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Sarcasm
I’m sensing some sarcasm from you….
actually he did hit it very hard, legit base hit
but it was still funny to watch.
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Delgado
2 hr and 13 ribbies has to take that award. But Santana is the real MVP with his outstanding 3 starts.
but I did start Gallardo
sorry, Metsies!
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
ah hell 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 18, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
Boo!!!
Did I actually hear a smattering of boos? You gotta be kidding me. I remember when players got booed when they deserved it.
yeah i heard it too
stupid
'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 18, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
incredibly stupid
and counter-productive
by putz-rod.com on Apr 18, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
How'd we score
MLB.tv crapped out for a bit and I decided to just watch the last few minutes of the Celtics-Bulls (Derek Rose is a beast)
OT
Celts were down 1, Pierce got fouled on a shot with 2 seconds left, hit the first and missed the second free throw.
Un-be-lievable!!
You have got to be kidding??
OK
lead-off single by Hippo, Cora tries to sac bunt but Weeks drops ball at first and Santos (pinch-runner) gets to third, Jose hits bullet off of pitcher’s glove and Santos scores.
'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 18, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
And here comes JJ
Just like I envisioned all winter. This is how the Mets will will the division.
Putz finally got a strikeout
He looks good so far this year.
Nats threatening to tack on more runs
2 on 1 out for Dukes, bottom 8.
not this 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 18, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I said no one would get hit
But I also said there would be a homer. And I had the Mets winning 6-3 for some reason, so I deserve to do poorly.
Me too
No big SWAG score for me today. Who predicts 1-0?
He's not in the SWAG contest though
At least as far as I can tell. This would make his third consecutive 1 run game though.
2 k's in a row!!
Stop the presses. Now maybe people will get off Putz’s back for not getting strikeouts, just getting outs.
I don't know if anyone was really getting on him
I think it was just weird, considering how well he was pitching.
I saw some crap
Written by some so-called expert knocking him for not getting K’s. Guy is a moron for saying that crap. Forgot who he was.
Celtics still tied with 1 min left
C’mon Chi-town. Let’s go Magic!!
too bad
I’m not rooting for extras just so he gets another turn.
One more from Shef
It would be great theater.
first pitch strikes
i feel like our bullpen never gets them but the other one does.
except for frankie. he gets them. i like this guy.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
not overrated
First pitch strikes are so important.
at least we can't say we were surprised
'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 18, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Marlins trying to rally
6-4, top 9, tying run to the plate, 1 out, 1 run already in. The amazing Amezzaga.
Marlins hit a two out 2 run homer to tie the game
Un-fucking-believable!!
Nats just made an error
They are trying to give this game away.
Frankie
made Fielder look bad on those off-speed pitches
'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 18, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions
Let's Go Rangers!
There’s one 1-0 NY victory today. Let’s go for two!
'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 18, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
If it weren't the Rangers
I’d be all over that, but how can you root for that bunch?
who, the Rangers?
umm because they are my favorite hockey squadron?
'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 18, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, but
Signing Avery? How can you root for them after that?
because that would be a lame reason to stop rooting for a team
that i’ve supported for years. it’s not like he ever killed anybody, he’s just an asshole. hell, Craig MacTavish actually DID kill somebody and i managed to be a Rangers fan when he played for them.
'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 18, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
And I don’t blame you. Team loyalty is a good thing. But I stopped rooting for the KNicks because of the shit that was going on with the team since about 2002, and I’d been a fan for 30 years by that time. So it happens. Good luck to them, the title goes through Boston this year anyway.
Strike em out throw em out!
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 18, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
Boom!!
What a way to win the game. Mets Win!!!
Omir rocks
Must have a great arm back of the plate.
No doubt
Game-winning run, game-winning CS.
Also, great to see Johan get to win which he so deserved.
It was a team win
Great for all-around morale. Now let’s get the sweep.
other than the runs part
that is pretty much how this team was drawn up, no? Santana dazzles, Putz and Frankie slam the door. very nice to see. also, we scored that run sans hits. fun stuff.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
The Mets pitchers K/BB on the day
11/0. Outstanding.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 18, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
With a line like that
You ought to win the ballgame every time. Phenomenal pitching.
Did anyone else happen to just be watching Fox?
Is Nick Swisher really that much of a douche?
'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 18, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
he was doing the line-ups
and was trying real hard to be very, uh, “wacky”, if that’s the word i’m looking for. just a little much for my taste.
'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 18, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
have it on now
But missed Swisher. What did he do?
Jeter jam job
Man, he hit that off the knob….
The bats may have been quiet
But Reyes has turned it up a notch the last couple games. Three hits yesterday, two more today plus that RBI fielder’s choice that he scorched. Still wanna see some XBH from him, but he’s looking okay in there.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 18, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
Reyes
Will come around, we all know it. He has to stay patient, like Wright, let the game come to him, let his natural ability take over, not try and do too much. He has a triples ballpark to play 81 games in, once he gets rolling, watch out.
Absolutely
and I’m much happier with how his defense is looking early this season. He just seemed to be lacking that 1/4 step last year that was the difference in plays I was used to him making. He’s doing a better job this year, keeping his head down and just making plays look easy.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 18, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Cliche fest
I read my own post and it sounded like a cliche fest. Now that’s old school baby.
Nats
just gave up a stolen base to the Marlins catcher, after which the Nats announcer said, in a very deadpan voice, “that’s not supposed to happen.” It was pretty hilarious
Man
The Nats are bad this year, and the Marlins are taking full advantage.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 18, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
A team that should be "panicking"
The Yankees. Their defense is absolutely awful. Beginning with their heralded captain.
What do they expect?
They actually should be a bit better with Gardner this year, but they’re just so bad up the middle. You know you’re in trouble when your best defensive players are corner infielders.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 18, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
Tex and A-rod are awesome, but it’s like putting fancy rhims on a car that’s been totaled. They’re outfield can’t hit or field.
But even with the bad d i was expecting them to have a way above average offense, obviously with Tex’s usual slow start and A-rod out that’s going to be a ways away. And I expect awesomeness from their rotation, not from Wang though who’s overrated to extents that make no sense.
I think
their season hinges on ARod, if he doesn’t come back at 100% I don’t think they have a shot at the playoffs. I don’t really follow Yankees news, but the last thing I’ve heard is that ARod might be out longer than originally expected and that he might not be 100% for a while after that.
I'm gonna go out on a limb
and say that this was Wang’s last start for a while. 8 ER in 1.1 innings, and his ERA is now 34.50. Yikes.
I don't think it's going out on that much of a limb.
I think a lot of people might agree that at best Wang is their 5th best pitcher. Maybe 6th if Hughes ever figures things out.
He was good 2 years ago.
I personally thought they were gonna have like 3 aces this year.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
No way.
While Joba is obviously more useful in the rotation, he’s not going to be an ace. He doesn’t have the stamina. Pettitte is past his prime, and Hughes is not ready/overrated.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Petite is past his prime
But he’s still really good. And I’m not sure why Hughes is automatically not ready.
Not ready to be an ace.
And honestly, I think Pettite’s overall sum performance for the year = Ollie’s overall sum performance for the year.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I disagree a lot
Petite’s numbers get hurt a lot by bad defense, which likely will happen again this year, but I think he adds more to the team than Ollie will. That’s assuming something doesn’t click in Ollie’s brain.
He'll go to AAA
To work it out while Hughes gets another cup of coffee with the big club.
I would love to catch NY sports talk radio
Next week to see just how panicky the Yankees fans are.
Hermida
just hit a 3 run homer in the 11th against the Nats. Up 9-6
How is it fair that the Marlins get 6 games against the Nats before we get 1?
Just as long as the last series of the season isn't the Marlins
Its fine with me.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 18, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
This means though
that in the stretch, we’ll have more Nats? I haven’t looked at the schedule, but I’m fine with letting the Marlins get out to an early lead, get overconfident, when we’ll have our share of Nats games later on.
that didn't work out too well in '07
when we lost 5 of 6 to the Nats the last 2 weeks. They killed us more than the Marlins
It's not 2007 anymore
I think the Marlins have a good shot at being in it at the end, so I’d prefer that they get the easier opponents in early.
take care of business
If the Mets just worry about winning series, as Willie used to say, things will take care of themselves. The Marlins are hot right now, everything they touch turns to gold, every move works. They have confidence because they win, and they win because they have confidence. They are not a 100 win team, not even a 90 win team. But they have good pitching, and that will keep them in a lot of games. So, ultimately, what beats them is a team that executes and does the little things to win, does not make mistakes that beat themselves, and does not sit around and wait for two and three-run homers to bail them out. The Mets can be that team, but all they can do about the Marlins is play them well head to head and beat them. The other teams will have to contribute as well.
It will all even out
Except when the Mets play the Nats the Nats will be red-hot and sweep.
Hermida is a good outfielder
I (unfortunately) catch a lot of Marlin games because they are on locally, so I have seen a lot of these guys the last 4 years. They have some real good pieces (Uggla, Ramirez, Hermida) along with some role guys (Amezzaga, Ross, to name a few) who seem to have a knack for coming up big. But they are not yet built to win. They are rough defensively but they are dangerous if they continue to pitch well. An awful lot went right for them last year to stay on the fringe of the race into August, and a lot is going right so far this year. But they are not the 2008 Rays. They are a hot team doing lots of over-achieving right now. They will cool off. Winning in DC right now is not all that tough.
I'm currenty (pa)trolling the Yanks thread.
“What we need is to trade Wang and some prospects for Halladay”.
This comment came at the end of the top of the 2nd inning, after Wang let up 8 earned runs and brought his ERA up (or maybe it was down) to 34.50 on the year.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
The answer is in house
with Nick Swisher. Leads the team in ERA.
"What position do you play?"
"I bat third."
lol
i love how yankee fans think that they can trade for any player, no matter who it is.
sample metsblog post
The Braves need outfield help. We should trade Sheff/Tatis to them for Hanson. And then we should trade Ollie and Parnell to Brewers for Weeks since they need pitching.
Actually, the Brewers one makes some sense.
Weeks has not impressed the last year or so. He’s kind of regressed. I mean, obviously you can’t trade Ollie and Parnell for him, but he could be available this year.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Meh I think he MIGHT be available
But I think it’s gonna be at a high cost. Even with his struggles he’s been an above average player, he’s gets a bad rap, IMO because people judge him on what they expect him, which is a lot better than what he’s been. I think he, or hardy, will become available because of cost and having replacements in the wing, not because of performance though.
Also
Let’s do Milledge/Heilman for Zito.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 18, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
What idiot suggested that?
Do they not deal in reality?
But this is on Pinstripe Alley, the smarter Yankees blog!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Why shouldn't they?
They’ve been doing that for practically the last 30 years or so.
Santana is God
And no one on the corner have swagger like us
by James Kannengieser on Apr 18, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions
Glad the Mets have him
And not the hated Yankees.
You know that's coming
I bet it’s here by Tuesday. And you know Sportscenter will be talking about the Yanks implosion today for days to come.
Duaner Sanchez
Doing his best to give the Follies a chance. Way to give up the 8th inning tater on a high change-up. No wonder the Mets got rid of him.
How about those Padres!
Brad Lidge blows the save and quite possibly the game. Pads tack on 4 runs in the 9th to wipe out the Follies lead and take a 3 run lead with 2 out.
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