Open Thread: Mets vs Cardinals
by Eric Simon on Apr 21, 2009 7:15 PM EDT
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Brian Bannister Back Ballin' in the Bigs
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...
Watching MLB Network while waiting for the game
Man it is addictive watching all the live look-ins on their studio show. But that’ll have to end in about 15 minutes.
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 21, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
It is great
I just wish I could get SNY on my DirecTV. Can’t get the feed in FL yet, for some unknown reason.
Follies put up 4
On the Crew in the bottom of the first, not a good start for the Crew.
It's early
But I’m optomistic, especially since it’s not the Nats.
Alright
I’ve decided sleep is not an option today.
LET’S GO METS!
"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
I wish I agreed with you.
It was either Mets or Sharks for tonight.
"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
been living on 4 hours
of sleep a night for over 20 years, I am most blessed by the invention of the DVR.
Sharks are a 10:30 start
Why do you have to choose?
Pens up on the Flyers
Bit of a disputed goal, somewhat surprised it was allowed.
GameDay says they have audio during the free trial
But I can’t seem to find it. Anyone else having that issue?
Lets go Ollie!
Cards should be an interesting challenge for him
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
If bases are empty when Pujols bats
Would you walk him just to keep him from going yard? His stats against Perez, 10-26 with 3 dingers for a nice .385 average.
i don't like walking anybody
because that batter that walk always come back to score.
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Me either
but I thought I would ask the question, see what folks think.
Well
standard baseball logic is to not walk him. And it’s quite plausible Ollie will walk him accidentally anyways.
If he wants to walk Pujols he should just nail him in the thigh and save the other 3+ pitches.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Good idea
I like that. Just blast him with a heater.
you really think he has enough control to do that?
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i would always walk pujols if i was a manager.
even with the bases loaded, in the bottom of the 9th.
first hanley
now this
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Why are the Mets wearing their home alternates?
"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
They're feeling the black shirt tonight?
They got the gray pants tho so it’s all good.
'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 21, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the intimidation factor
Or maybe they forgot to bring the regular road uni’s.
Well, I don't hate it.
But shouldn’t they be wearing their road alts?
"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
I thought there was some league mandate
But I could be wrong. I didn’t think an away team could wear a home uni.
you are right. totally weird.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Good AB
Murph.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Lead Off Fail.
"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
Murphy is a moron
What an awful baserunning mistake.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Guess he's gonna have to shorten up that lead.
'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 21, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Or just dive right to the bag instead of diving to the outside of the bag and right to where the tag was.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Yeah that drew a few laughs
I think he was still gonna be out sliding straight in but it looked 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 21, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh crap, Hammer
That sucked.
'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 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
He was taking a huge secondary lead
apparently other teams are starting to notice.
'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 21, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Well that should change now
Stupid to get picked off there though, he’s not a stolen base threat.
Get back on that horse, Dub
Now knock him in, Carlos D.
'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 21, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Hello all
How come Wily Mo isn’t in the lineup?
:)
I half expected him
To be starting in right or left.
With Sheff on the other corner, Reed in center, Tatis at second, Cora at SS, and Johan at 3B
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Way to beat the shift, D
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 21, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Awesome Carlos!
Now, other Carlos….be awesome as well!
"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
Love it when Delgado pulls one to the right side!
and yeah that pickoff of Murphy sucks even worse now
It looms pretty large as a missed opportunity
Can’t be giving runs away.
Let's get one more hit here
Get off to a quick start.
VOLTRON!!!
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 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
VOLTRON!
shweet.
"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
He got a really slow start and probably would have been throw out at the plate.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Not there
Church has been hitting well. Why take away the chance?
'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 21, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I know they all have only 35-50 ABs
but it’s really nice to see that our first 6 and 7 of our 8 hitters have averages over .300.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Indeed
Better than under the Mendoza line, to be sure.
WTF, Razor?
I know third-base coaches get nothing but crap all the time either way, but seriously, did he need to hold Delgado there?
Every ball hit so far
has been very well struck. Let’s not give Wellemeyer a second chance here.
'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 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
Pikachu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See, it’s funny because he’s Voltron.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
VOLTRON!
somebody tell the WFAN Fat Man the Mets just got a big 2 out hit
It doesn't count
because it wasn’t with the bases loaded, down three, bottom of the ninth, game seven, etc.
'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 21, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't count
Funny. Some hits are more important than others, apparently.
i could be at the game right now
if only it wasn’t “i’m going to screw you over, you’re welcome, wash u in st louis” week.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
MLB attendance
Down 7% so far, as reported today.
it's a beautiful night in st louis though
this whole week is like 75ish degrees and sunny. yes
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
i have a new swag strategy
pick the mets to lose every day. i either get to see them win or get at least 10 points in the contest. totally worth it.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
you didn't invent that strategy
but I agree, its not a bad one
Now Ollie
Needs to set them down without any runs.
speaking of WFAN
and I know some of you may disagree with me but honestly I thought this whole Dwight Gooden “grafitti” issue was one of the sillest topics ever raised on that station. And MIke F raised it of course.
I thankfully didn't hear it
what was Francesa’s take?
'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 21, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Any chance to criticise the Mets, I guess.
'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 21, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah he ripped them
saying they had disrespected Doc and did not sufficently appreciate their history. Which of course then led him to discuss the Yankees love of history by contrast.
It is silly
but I doubt it’s one the silliest ever…I mean it’s the FAN…
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Just a question
Does anyone know where one can get that cool graph posted in the recap thread of the winning percentages, during the game?
fangraphs.com
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
fangraphs.com
they have live graphs for every 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 21, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=290421124
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Is it bad Ollie time?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Francesca is a hack
And a loser too. Assuming that’s who I’m thinking of.
They all could have been called strikes
They were right on the black it looked like.
I was referring only to the first batter
Can’t type fast enough.
I can only go by gameday
Wish I could be watching the game. Not until tomorrow on ESPN.
Gameday sucks
Please don’t rely on it. It seems to make a lot of controversial missed calls by the HP umpire off the plate.
Don’t rely on it.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
yeah most were close
and at least one was plainly in the zone. squeeze central
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Danger here
With Ollie wild so far, this could end badly.
That'll help
whew.
'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 21, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
wow big out!!
Puljos on a 3-1 pitch. You may not see that again all year
WOW
Two bailouts so far by Cards hitters. Take that all night long.
These guys ain't missing very badly
Let’s hope Ollie figures it out before the Cards hitters 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 21, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
True that
Or it will be a very long night for the bullpen.
15 pitches, no runs
I’ll take it. Only 6 of the 15 for strikes.
14 and 5, actually
3 fly outs, 1 foul, 1 called strike, 9 balls. awesome.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
ollie's trying to go the whole
have the only strikes be balls put in play approach. stay tuned for results. hint: they probably won’t be very good.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
SNY wrong on the count again!!
and where is the pitch speed graphic??
i forgot to swag
Eh, i wasnt going to win the month anyway. already missed 3 games
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
I'm still playing hpoing for the 100
It’s my only chance this month. I missed the first 4 games.
On the bright side
Wellemeyer doesn’t look very good.
Rick Ankiel
does not wear the stache very well.
'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 21, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
Good news is, Wellemeyer isn't much less wild than Ollie at this point.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Nice play by Pujols.
'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 21, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Where is Omir?
Guy goes 2-4 with double and triple and doesn’t get a second game?
i know right
omir did his job and had a good game
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's one game, though.
Give Castro a start here, and then maybe Santos starts tomorrow.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Slappy!
Holy crap! ITBSOHL!
'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 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
Luis!
Getting it done. Nice hustle
"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
all is good
mlb.tv gives me the audio feed. WFAN feels familiar.
also, slappy woooo
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
don't stop running luis
very nice wheels
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
That hit felt so good
coulda been an inside the parker…
Yay for Luis
He’s looking very good so far. Now let’s get him in.
Tempted.
'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 21, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
walk ollie
please.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
ask, and you shall receive.
"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
I would
but then again Wellmeyer is quite wild
Wellemeyer
just looks awful. Have to jump on him early.
Good count for it
You would think he’ll get a fat fastball here.
This is a tight zone
Not gonna help these two starters.
'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 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
yeah.
not as bad as sunday, though, so I’m not making any judgments.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
At least it seems consistent so far tonight
Sunday? No one had a damn hell crap idea what was going on.
'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 21, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Again, as I said that day, it seemed to be ever changing, like an amoeba.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
So far
It is very tight. Squeezing the zone for sure.
Put the bat on the ball
Don’t need a three run homer, a base hit is fine.
Jose!
Jose Jose 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 21, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Nice swing Jose
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
good.
let’s give ollie as much room to work with as possible.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
That's all we need
Keep the carousel moving.
Come on Hammer.
You’re better than this!
"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
got here late
watched the Mets turn in the first, skipped the Cards in the bottom (any time I can avoid watching Ollie pitch I will, plus I already knew they didn’t score), now I’m watching live. Luis looking good, and they’re getting the elusive clutch hits tonight, so far.
Anyone else think Delgado might have been able to score on Beltrans hit in the 1st?
Wish I could say
But sadly, (sigh) I am not watching the game.
I didn't see how close it was
but considering two outs and the ball getting all the way to the wall, I would have taken the chance
Delgado didn't hustle at all. Good decision by Shines.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Dang
Nicely struck again but right at Duncan. Still, some more of these need to fall.
'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 21, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
MORE!
haha I just don’t want to see Wellemeyer get a chance to settle 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 21, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Got 49 pitches through 2
Mets need to stay patient and he’ll be gone after 4.
mets have been ringing up some high pitch counts early it seems.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
46 so far
Need to keep it up, get to the pen.
Another chance for a two out killer hit
Let’s go DW!
That was a late strike.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Whoa, thank you whoever the color commentator on WFan is.
“It’s not about average. It’s about runs.”
I could do this job, man, I really could.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
No doubt
It’s not rocket-fricking science after all.
Bad DW
Gotta protect!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
He must have been guessing
Or else it was just a great pitch. It looks like it caught a lot of the plate.
It was a meatball
even if he thought it wasn’t a strike, it was too close to take. Oh well.
I’m really starting to worry because DW has struck out so much already.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
He worries me a bit so far
But he’s a pro, he’ll get it going. Just hope it’s sooner rather than later.
Worries
DW ranks about 99th on my list
He’s always been a relatively high K guy
Lucky for us he also walks, hits, and hits for power
No, he hasn't been that big of a K guy.
He’s on pace for like 200 strikeouts thus far, which would almost double his most in a season.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
He's had K slumps before
Usually associated with trying to pull pitches. He needs to go the other way to get himself right (pun intended).
Relax
12 games. He’s had bad 12 game stretches in his career, and in this one, he’s still been productive. The numbers have consistently been there in every one of his full seasons.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Wish I could tell him to go the other way. It always fixes him.
Agreed
And the defense is still there lol. Nice play
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i bet beltran gets a run in if he was in that spot
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Follies up 7-3
Bases loaded in the 5th. Fla trailing 3-1 in the 7th.
Yadier is a Met killer
He can’t seem to hit anyone else.
Rollins, Utley and Howard
Are still high on my list. I am happy to see Burrell gone though.
Francoeur
Kinda mediocre against the rest of the majors
Stone cold assassin against the Mets
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...
WHAT A CATCH!!
Nice play, 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 21, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
D WRIIGHT!!!
"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
SICK CATCH DW!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
without a doubt
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
It's already a "Premier Play" on MLB Network
'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 21, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
I missed it, got it on now though. Was watching Hockey.
Very much so
But WebGems kinda stink these days.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Whoa!
Despite his strikeout troubles, David is making a great case to retain his Gold Glove, and maybe this year without part of it deserving to go to Delgado, haha.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
This is the best defensive start I've ever seen him get off to
He’s always tended to take a few weeks to shake off the cobwebs on defense, but he’s been terrific so far this year. He’s ranging well and his arm looks sharp.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you kidding
He’s got terrific range, its been his throwing that’s been his bugaboo. But he’s plus in both directions and coming in on bunts.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Wright
Is underrated defensively. Most of his issues are on throws, but he’s a top flight defender.
Tough to be underrated when you've got two Gold Gloves
But Gold Gloves have become so meaningless, in this case you’re probably right.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean
He still gets a lot of less than positive comments about his defense, which is a bit strange considering he has 2 GG. His barehanded over the shoulder catch in SD is still the best play I’ve ever seen, and I remember Brooks Robinson.
Nice inning
Ollie.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
29 pitches
20 less than Wellmeyer. Good start, very good.
K's mean high pitch counts
If he can continue top pitch to contact and keep ‘em in the park, I’m OK with it.
Delgado a bit behind that pitch
That looked like one he could drive.
Not a good inning for the bats
Was hoping to see them drive up Wellemeyer’s PC a little bit at least…sigh.
Ball is really hanging in the air today. Thought so from the first pitch Jose hit that Ankiel caught with no problem.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
They did the same thing
Sunday against the Crew. I think it cost them the game. They pad the pitcher on the ropes through 3 and let him off the hook.
Throw strikes!
It’s the pitcher!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
don't repay any favors
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Bailed out by a generous strike.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Yep
a little odd considering the tight zone 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 21, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
What's with Ankiel's pornstar crustache?
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions
Terrible idea by him
about as bad as asking people to start calling him “Dick”
'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 21, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll generally support a good stache
I just think his looks terrible.
'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 21, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
that's a pretty inning
i like it.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
14 pitches/inning
That’s a rate we can live with. Good inning Ollie.
maybin went yard
But Pitt is doing OK so far. Best news is they’re not the Nats.
2 pitch AB
C’mon, let’s work this guy some more.
Ollie Perez: OBP machine.
'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 21, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
he has the same number of hits made
as hits given up.
lets keep it that way.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
He looks like Roger
from Doug.
Anyone?
"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
....yes.
Well I mean, he can’t look exactly like him.
"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
Nice work Ollie.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Jose!
Keep it going, lads . . .
'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 21, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
Lovin' it.
Come on, Hammer, let’s go!
"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
Stop:
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 21, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
I was thinking the same thing, but didn't type it
How nerdy are we?
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I suppose I'm nerdier
you at least restrained yourself.
'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 21, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
HAMMER!
There ya go!
"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
Great piece of hitting by Murphy
Great piece of hitting.
3-0.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
OK CPP, at least we're not this nerdy.
I kid.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Ronnie, are you kidding?
Eckstein would make that play — oy.
i'm so stupid
i live in st louis. i was angry i couldn’t watch the game on mlb.tv. i just realized that the game is on fox here…
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Mets have come out firing tonight
Its almost as if they were listening to WFAN and got pissed
"I think David Eckstein would make that play"
Of course you do, Ronnie. Of course you 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 21, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
RJ Darling
caught broadcaster-disease this year.
hanging out too much with tbs asshats
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 21, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
or
Eckstein-lust has got him blind.
'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 21, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah!
What a sequence! Murph was dead meat 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 21, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
was Razor sending him out of mercy?
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 21, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
mercy for the cardinals
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 21, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Shines is an idiot
Absolutely terrible call.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
lol
murphy was out by so much…
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
He's been awful
Combined with how conservative he’s been earlier this season…and this was just moronic. Murphy was dead to rights…you had second and third two outs for Delgado…
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
With Delgado
you have a chance. A nice one.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
at least there were 2 outs
Aguayo was sending Endy home with 1 out last year, multiple times, same game.
Exactly my thought process.
A windmill would do a better, more objective job.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
DW hits a nubber past the pitcher, Cards 3B comes out of nowhere, barehands it, throws it into foul territory
Reyes scores, Murph is waved around and is thrown out by a country mile.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Wright hit a dribbler
to the left of the mound, someone (not sure if it was Greene or the 3B) barehanded it and threw it away. Reyes scored easily, obviously, but Murphy tried to score from first. Pujols threw him out by a mile, but Molina overreacted and dove while Murph was still halfway up the line, but recovered and tagged him from the ground
Yep
his throwing arm was up in the air and tripped Murphy. In fact, Murphy was never tagged. But Murphy never touched home plate either.
Come on Ollie get it together.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I had to go to cbssport.com
Gamecenter was locked up like a virgin on prom night.
Murphy tried to score from first
and ball beat him to the plate by plenty. Murphy tried to gor around Molina and it looked to me as if Molina put his leg up.
No reason whatsoever to send Murphy
Hope his ankle is o.k.
by OVERALLSPORTSFAN on Apr 21, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
Chopper right past the mound
3B charges, throws, goes past Pujols, Murph is thrown out but reyes scored easily
Mets have 8 hits to Cards 1
This is all good news, but a 3-0 lead is not enough with Ollie and against the Cards.
Is it legal
to literally lie on top of the plate? Isn’t that interference? I don’t believe that is legal.
If you don't have the ball
You cannot block any base.
that was a nasty slider
i really don’t care if you pitch around pujols. no one else in this lineup scares me that much.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
yeah i was wondering about thta
while i hated on molina
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
this was for peterson
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 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard somewhere
that technically “blocking the plate” is illegal. But obviously not enforced. Clearly lying completely on top of the plate should not be legal.
Obviously Murphy was going to be out no matter what, but still. No fair.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 21, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
not that any of these high paid pansies do it anymore but technically you couldnt dislodge the ball by runnin the catcher down
you could run up and kick him in the crotch i guess.
yadier is responsible for killing our national pastime.
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 21, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Singlehandedly.
Also, why did his mother give him the middle name “fucking”? Possibly that has had something to do with his unsavoriness.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 21, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
it is an odd name
but i suspect he’s a tranny too, so kicking him in the crotch would be some kind of hate crime.
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 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
he's a douche
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Yep
Yadier Molina loves to play this ballclub.
'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 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
And now Hagan just told Ollie to "challenge" Pujols.
Literally: “Throw it down the plate if you have to.”
No. No, Wayne Hagan. Why would you do that?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I'm gonna come out and say it
I love Albert Pujols. I don’t care that I’ve seen him hit 4 homers against the Mets in the 3 games I’ve seen in person, I don’t care that he helped them beat us in the NLCS, I don’t care that he’s probably lying about his age and may have taken PED’s, I just love watching him play baseball.
he's also an asshole
but yeah, he’s pretty freakin good at this game of baseball.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Nah
he reminds me of the bad guy in Major League 3: Back to the Minors. I can’t be the only one here who’s seen it.
holy shit, that's actually a movie?
I never even bothered with Major League 2.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
starring Scott Bakula
and sadly, I’m serious.
Awww, I love Scott Bakula.
He was awesome in Chuck last night.
“Aces, Charles.”
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Good Lord.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I've tried to watch it on HBO a couple times
Couldn’t do it.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
'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 21, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
I don’t think he took them, but I assume there’s a decent chance for pretty much every player to have taken them, so I put it in there just in case. And I don’t think he’s an asshole either, did anyone read the Posnanski piece about him a few weeks back?
Just saw the play
Molina was legal, he had the ball.
Pitching
to get to the guy who is 4 for 5 lifetime against you?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Never said
It was a good idea, was just wondering.
Wow, GameCast sucks
According to their strike zone, all four of those pitches were right down the middle.
Not all four
but I’d argue at least two of them were.
'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 21, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
2 pitches were strikes
Right down the middle?
lets go ollie
clap clap calp clap calp
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
Don't go to 3-2
Or I smell bases clearing double.
kenny rogers
oh god and i just stopped having those nightmares too
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
hahaha, McClellan took his time on that one
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
Yeah, he gave me a heart attack.
I’m on my way to the hospital.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 21, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
that’s some generous, and slow, strike 3.
'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 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
good god
the McClellan(d) late strikeout call. Forgot all about that.
so was it a strike? i know it was called one. thought?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
he hasn't called the low strike all game
but he can call it there i don’t mind
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
It was close
he’s had a tight zone all night though. Could have gone either way.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
LOLLLLLLLLL
sit down.
"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
Holy late call Batman
i love 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
HEART ATTACK McClelland.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
mccellan is a douche
seriously, that’s just mean
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
i'm assuming someone bet him
he couldnt guide Ollie to victory, and he is rising to the challenge
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 21, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
he's doing a great job
because he’s squeezed him all the time except for that. good actor.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Tricky tricky Tim
Mr. McClelland sure takes his time doesn’t he.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
Have not seen it yet
So thank you all for easing my fears.
MLB live look in alert
Marlins top of the 9th down 3-2.
1 on first one out
2 losses in a row coming, and here comes Cody Ross. And MLB leaves for the fricking Texas/Toronto game.
cardinals trivia
pujols is on pace to hit his 500th in september of 2012. jeebus
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
what happen to making the pitcher work
one pitch one pop up one out
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
HITtron
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
Nice hit Beltran
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Florida loses 3-2.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Please tell me
Ross hit into game ending DP?
That thud you heard
Is the Marlins (and their homer announcers) crashing back to Earth.
speaking of which
these st louis guy won’t stop talking about 2006. die
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Don't you just
Hate that? It’s 3 years ago for Christ’s sake. Give it up already.
I can't blame them
unless we also call a moratorium on talking about ‘86. It’s been 23 years, after all.
Jesus that Molina likes to throw to first.
'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 21, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
argh Molina disgusts me
put the mask back on
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
Pirates are the surprise of baseball so far
Only 8-6 but their pitching has been superb
I think they are less of a surprise
Because of their pitching staff.
Royals too
neither team has enough offense to stay in the race all year, but both could legitimately be .500 teams, which for the Pirates would be yuuuge
meche and greinke are a legitimate 1-2
if davies proves to be as good as he’s looked, they might be able to make a run at the central division
doesn't seem to have hurt Slappy so 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 21, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That was just once.
He’s consistently put Shef in the equation.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Blarg
'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 21, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
Church is unlucky lately.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
He did play with Schneider in Washington
Maybe some of the DP reverse mojo is rubbing off on him.
Sigh.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Cody Ross
Game ending DP. Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving asshole.
Ollie at 70 pitches
He might be able to go six with no damage here.
murphy has no arm.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Oh hell
that was ugly.
'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 21, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
Murphy is so bad out there.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I didn't see anything that bad
What are you referring to?
Wellmeyer is at 86
He obviously stayed in for his hitting prowess.
What do you think, Wayne Hagan? Should we have pitched it "down the middle" to him?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
He's expecting you to pitch him carefully.
He’ll totally be taken unaware.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Dammit.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
i would walk albert here
that’s just me
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
God I hate the Cardinals.
I really do.
"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
MLB looking at the Mets game
cut the lead in half, and broke his bat in 2. Pujols is a monster.
barrel went into the stands and killed three people
but polite cards fans don’t complain. they just bleed it 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
oh crap!!!
and now Ludwick. This game could get away from us real quick
Ugh, Ollie is AWFUL.
Glad we paid $36 million for this.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
to be fair
Wellemeyer and Ankiel should have been on 1st and 2nd if Murphy didn’t fall down, and nobody gets Pujols out, so you can’t really blame him for that
Smart play by Delgado to immediately fire it to third
Nice baseball sense.
Too bad Molina is up.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
This is how it happens
MLB left before the Ludwig AB. What did I miss? (I’m afraid to ask)
argh molina. Just hit him in the puss and put him on
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 would you want to improve his looks?
By hitting him in the puss?
Just calmly put the ball down, walk over to him, and punch him squarely in the testicles.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I nearly choked on my drink
Reading this post.
or fall behind him
and throw a couple right down the pipe
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
If he's now "throwing" and not "pitching"
I’d hope Warthen would recognize that and maybe go out to have a word.
'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 21, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
Warthen should be out there already
Calming him down. What is he waiting for?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Does Ollie need a minute to collect himself?
Where is Warthen?
Where did that miss?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Dammit
Why is Delgado SO far off the bag.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Ah!
No run, but crap!
'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 21, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
Ollie at 86 pitches now
He might not get to the sixth, but I’d be happy if we leave here with the lead intact.
That was the most confusing fielding play I've ever seen.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Fine, that was an exaggeration.
But it was a conumdrum
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I'm not going to ask
I’ll just make it up as I go along.
Delgado picked a strange time to take a walk
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
he was wandering around
like John McCain
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 21, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
castillo could have made that throw i think.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
actually a heads-up play by Luis
didn’t try to do too much. kept the run from scoring and gave Ollie another shot
Everyone on the Mets is just distantly thinking about Perez's struggles.
We’re all in his world.
It’s like a Twilight Zone episode.
they never do
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
have a happy ending, i mean.
except for the times they do.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Last batter for Ollie
No matter what the outcome.
Man
I’m not gonna have any fingernails left soon
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
You still have some?
My toenails are almost gone.
you have to check Mcclellends blog
to find out what the damn call is
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
where's the LOLcat?
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 21, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea
I don’t get the angle on this either.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 21, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
chipper just made a 3 base error
i’d like to see that replay
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
It was Matt Diaz
Misplayed a sinking liner.
Oh for fuck's sake man
'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 21, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
GD.
ugh.
"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
boo
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
His 4 balls missed badly
Credit to Greene. Bye Bye Ollie. Bye Bye lead.
ugh
Well I guess it could have been worse, Ollie didn’t have his good stuff at all today and he battled through the first four, but it seemed inevitable that the wheels would come off eventually.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
yeah I'll settle for a "6" on the oliver perez frustration scale
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 21, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Giving up lots of big innings in his starts
A very disturbing trend.
worse than leaving in the 5th with 3 runs in and the bases loaded?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait
McClendon just called it a strike. The inning is over
by apy5000 on Apr 21, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
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 21, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah that was just the call
from a strike in a game he called last year
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a huge problem with pitch selection as well
On 2-2 with the bases loaded and a guy who hasn’t shown an ability to throw strikes all game…and you throw an inside fastball…so basically you’re praying for him to swing otherwise you’re praying for a 3-2 strike? Come on. That’s awful pitch-calling.
2-2 should have at least been a pitch like that outside fastball he got called for strike 2.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
They brought in Fossum, right?
Because this looks just like Ollie.
Welcome, Casey Fossum!
If you pitch well tonight, you’re gonna get DFA’d 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 21, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
Jerry's playing Fossum!
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
Just saw Wright's play on the foul
Phenomenal.
Jeezy Creezy
"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
Oliver! Oliver!
Wake up! Wake up! Abre su ojos!
by JohnPeterson on Apr 21, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably not anymore.
"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
They DFA'd Figgy
after his start and called up Fossum. I’m holding out hope that he’s just keeping Ken Takahashi’s seat warm. An unknown is a better sounding prospect that Fossum.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
i wouldn't say he "pitches"
he just walks in runs, so far
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
That was juuuuust 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 21, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
i need to stop worrying about the mets
and start worrying about my blood pressure
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 21, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
MY FUCKING GOD
STOP FUCKING WALKING PEOPLE
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
You have got to be fucking kidding me?
More bases loaded walks?
Fossum
Pitcher or accountant. I can’t tell the difference.
by OVERALLSPORTSFAN on Apr 21, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It's never over.
"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
In 2006
I had horrible nightmares all through the NLCS of the Mets reaching the WS and getting shutout by Kenny.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
It has to be said
Fuck the fucking fuckers.
Ok, everyone. Over/under on days Fossum is in the majors:
5 days.
Goo!!!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I'll take the under
He won’t last 5 days.
he will be GONE TODAY
WE SOULD HAVE KEPT FIGGY
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
the cardinals suck ballsack
stop walking them.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
Why would Jerry
put in a brand new pitcher for the game’s most pivotal moment?
Did Willie just come back to managing the Mets.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Willie
would now use Fossum in every high-leverage situation for the next 35 games (see Mota, Guillermo).
yea
let’s ring up some 1-pitch outs this inning.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
Someone needs to shave Rick.
He looks like a fucking idiot.
"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
Do you think the Marlins announcers went batshit crazy when they lost?
"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
They are the worst
So you know they rationalized it by saying they never quit, they had the tying run on base, yada yada yada. They suck.
I'm glad someone
agrees with me that they are the worst announcers in baseball.
and life.
"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
re: they are the worst
Have you heard mark grace?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
He's nothing
compared the the Marlins’ guys. Not even close.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 21, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
he's calls a goddamn home run
every time a dback comes up to the plate
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I know.
I get FSN Arizona on local cable.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 21, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t doubt the marlins guys are worse
but, “let’s see if the sheriff can knock one out of here to tie this game up” gets a little annoying after a couple years
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
The Sheriff.
But Mark Grace is just more goofy and boring than he is grating. His homerism is just not as unpleasant as the Marlins announcers’.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 21, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Marlins announcers are my diet
I listen to them and vomit. Helps keep me thin.
He gets lifetime credit
For talking about slump buster on Jim Rome.
they probably just did their usual post-game rituals
trying to lure hookers to their motel rooms, failing that, settling for each other for the night, and then ingesting massive amounts of penis enhancement pills they buy on the internet
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 21, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly, what does the offense have to do to get some credit?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Slappy!
still slappin’.
'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 21, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
At least someone is justifying a contract.
Cough, cough. Oliver…
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Castillo: The shining light.
……never thought I’d say that.
"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
slappy slappy
makes me happy
so far this year
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
time to start over again
It’s a new ballgame folks.
MLB is slamming
Ollie and the Mets for letting him go to WBC and getting out of whack. Harold Reynolds is such an idiot.
The WBC messed me up too.
"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
Don't they broadcast the WBC?
How does that criticism make any sense?
So Ollie...
Just got in. Looks like a a classic “bad” Ollie game, eh?
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
I see some RBI's in the boxscore
Clutch clutch clutchy
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, we had RsBI
But they were during the first half of the game. They don’t count.
Basically
yes.
'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 21, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i wonder when the last time castillo stole a base was?
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
Cora is pretty good at fouling off balls.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
Cora, you stole a SB from Luis!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
.this is what you call working the count
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
I liked his follow up line:
“And that’s not 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 21, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
If he gives up 10 runs in 6 innings
His ERA goes down.
Too bad it's a reliever
and working the count is no longer as important.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
seriously
and I know I am behind but bringing in Fossum there was one of the dumbest moves I have ever seen.
Yeah
I know he’s pitched basically everyday but you bring in Pedro F. if you want the L-L match-up instead of introducing Fossum to the bullpen by throwing him in the bases loaded situation.
'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 21, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Trial by fire for Fossum.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
My best guess
is that he was hoping Fossum could go a couple of innings. But then he just pinch hit for him. But I think he would have let Fossum hit if it was still 4-2
Fossum came in at 4-3
But if he leaves with the lead I think you’re right.
Ronnie loves
when Molina “gets down on those knees.”
and when Molina gives him a handjob with his mouth
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
of course
Ron is thinking about David Eckstein the whole 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 21, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, that's an especially horrible image
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
They think Luis is running with 2 outs
And Reyes at bat? I guess he might be, but really, 4 PO throws over.
It's nice
to feel some confidence going into a bullpen battle
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
Green should get 2 innings here
Mets need to re-take the lead.
well kids.
Mets have a ton of games left.
Sharks might only have two.
So I gotta go.
PEACE!
"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
Go Sharks.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
i didn't know that Jerry could make a call to the 2008 bullpen
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
Stokes is in
And Ryan is on. Bad way to start.
who is this "pulos" you speak of?
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Dr. Pulos?
'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 21, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
That was a strike.
'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 21, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
missed two good pitches to hit
Lucky so far.
He was out
fuck.
'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 21, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
ah, horrible call at first.
Delgado was on the bag.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
we're honestly the only team
that gets killed by garbage like balks and feet coming off the bag.
Pujols' clutchiness
pulled Delgado off the base. If that was Beltran, they would have turned two and then nailed the runner at third when he took a big turn.
Awful call
Nice work 1B ump.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
What the fuck is Delgado doing?
Looked like he had the bag from one angle, but not the other.
I thought he had it initially
But his hesitation coming off the bag gave the ump cause to re-evaluate. However, he looked out to me.
they didn't have Saves either
hasn’t stopped ’em.
seriously, could you imagine how long the games would be?
No, thank you, I say,
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
well, yes
I just don’t get why they have one and not the other.
I think it's because homeruns without a doubt have the potential to affect the score.
Close plays at first, maybe/maybe not.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Seems dumb
it’s like only reviewing end zone plays.
Uhh . . . what?
Oh fuck the hell this crap.
'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 21, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
wtf is this???
Wow, we’re getting screwed by the umps a bit here
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
Catchers interference
I couldn’t see any but that’s the call
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw the replay
Someone’s going to have to explain that one to me.
Stokes has to pay
a tax for not wearing puffy director pants
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
if the batters glove hits the catchers mitt
he takes first, counts as a hit in the scorebook. Unless it’s ruled intentional.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
not an error?
hagin said it was E2
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
actually
in MLB it is an error. In high school, it’s a hit. I don’t ump MLB games, dammit.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
don't take this as an insult
ham sandwich>hagin
'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 21, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Gary Cohen says, no hit, charge an error to the catcher.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
really
piling on
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
COME THE FUCK ON
FUCKING CATCHER’S INTERFERENCE
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
I think Delgado was off the bag on the Molina DP
anyone else?
No
he got the bag.
'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 21, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
the umpires
will discuss it with David Eckstein and then make a decision
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
He tapped the bag before Pujols got there.
After being pulled off on the throw.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Well that'll take care of that
and against Molina, too!
'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 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
HOW COME NO ONE ELSE GETS CALLS LIKE THIS
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
Reyes: carrying a keg
Delgado: brush that dirt of ya shoulder
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
nice.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Brian Stokes says
I CARE NOT OF YOUR AWFUL CALLS!
I think the Mets just pulled off the impossible
Two double plays in one inning.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
Impossible? Only sort of
consider this situation.
There are runners on first and third, and a fly ball is hit to left. The runner from third tags and scores while the runner from first is caught stranded too far from the bag and the throw to first makes him out, but not until the runner has already crossed home plate. But at the same time, you notice that the runner from third left early, and so, even with three outs, the defense stays on the field to make the proper appeal play, resulting in a four-out inning.
Okay, not quite the same, but close.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Ummm... isn't that a triple play?
And also…
Why don’t you just start with zero outs? Then it would be a three-out inning, and a triple play.
by JohnPeterson on Apr 21, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
because damnit
it’s a WEIRD SITUATION
The actual factual four out inning.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
How would you score that? I’m guessing the putout on the appeal would replace the putout at first?
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Send it to the Wendelstedt school
Of umpiring. Their website link has a place where you can ask ML umpires about scoring situations. I’d like to see how they would call it.
it is a four out inning
almost happened a couple years back, but the d-backs failed to appeal so the run counted.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think you can have four putouts in an inning
Can you? But I took zmanmetfan’s advice, so hopefully we’ll find out.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
lolololol
right before the pitch, cardinals announcers say “well he is a double play threat…(silence)”
i ALMOST felt bad for them.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Brian Stokes
Avenging Aaron. Sorta.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
We got what we needed
A DP to get out of the inning tied. Strangest fucking inning I’ve seen in quite some time. Never again will you see catchers interference and two DP’s in one inning
Kyle McClellan
must have seen Reyes do some high-fives, because he’s owning us.
Mets going down quickly and quietly
MLB TV just said the CI didn’t matter because Molina grounded into the DP. Then someone said “yeah, but it was bang-bang at first base.” Molina was out by 15 feet. Everyone laughed.
Stock tip
Buy rolaids stock. Mets fans will be going through it by the ton this year.
Hmm
Why don’t they try extending Stokes a bit? Don’t trust him vs. Duncan?
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
ah pedro again
… and again … and again … and almost never good
the Mets are fucked in terms of the bullpen when this game goes 16 innings.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
mayhap.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Santos L. Halper
I’m willing to believe that guy can do anything.
'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 21, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
what?
you’re allowed to get the lead-off man out now?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
um, yeah ...
a guy who walked 22 times all of last year
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
better yet:
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
2 time Oscar winner right there
With a bagel stuck in his crotch.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
You can see
What Madonna saw in him. What a stud!
Hard to imagine that
He doesn’t seem the type.
Give me
A cool breeze, tasty waves, and I’m set for life!
Khalil Greene is the Walk Machine
'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 21, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
jeez
greene walks less than 40 times a year. he’s gotten 3 today.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
The catchers interference replay
On MLB TV shows a correct call, but the ump missed it. The batter had to notify him.
as an ump
I’ve asked the batter but never the other way around. You don’t do that.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not late
you’re just in such a hurry.
'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 21, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he missed it
It was barely a tick of the bat against the glove, never even really saw the glove flutter with contact.
strike this fucker out
Let’s get out of the inning already.
This is insulting TLR, sending up your pitcher to defeat us?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
good
wainwright sucks cock
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I prefer, "Wainwright gives handjobs with his mouth."
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
not that
there’s anything wrong with that
no, not at all.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's go Mets
Haven’t done shit since the 4th inning.
only slightly.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
d reyes
is what my dad would call a lean, hungry lookin fella
Gettin a walk, Voltron
Let’s go, lads. Bring ’em around
'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 21, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
that 3-2 pitch
was ankiel worthy
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Rick Ankiel
The guy who can only throw strikes from the warning track.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hate the Pistons
Sweep them out of the playoffs Cleveland.
playing smallball with Church?
Me no like.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
there he is!
Let’s call it a tossup.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
aww
i like Reyes. he reminds me of Show for some reason.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I was hoping for Reyes vs. Castro
A ~500 lbs. battle
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
i just lost
mlb radio. balls
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
VOLTRON NO!!!!
WHY DON’T YOU SLIDE?!?!?!
'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 21, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
What happned?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Most unslide clutch ever.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
FUCK NO. Fuck no. FUCK NO. Fuck no. FUCK NO. Fuck no.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
fly to right, beltran tags, almost thrown out, 3b deflects ball to pitchers mound, runs picks it up, beltran doesnt slide, out
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I HATE YADIER MOLINA MORE THAN ANYONE EVER
He is right above child molesters, drunk drivers and peyton manning on my shit list.
Carlos Beltran just pulled a Jeremy Giambi
Awful.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Beltran tagged up
on a fly ball to right field. Slid in safely. Ball bounces away toward the mound. Beltran breaks for home, and is thrown out on a bang bang play. Would have been safe if he had JUST SLID
Is he trying to save
On Laundry by not sliding?
Just getting better.
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 21, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
IT's METS baseball!!!
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
and murphy
god damn
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Fuck this shit.
Bye guys. I have work to do. May as well do it now, I’ll probz be back later.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
FUCK MURPHY
Send this fucker to the sand gnats
Murphy's gotta get some longer spikes for this field.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
Must have skipped the 80 slide drill
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
+1
my entire team sucks
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 21, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Does this have to happen every game? I mean, how many fucked up shit plays can one team fuckins shit out
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
that would have been sick though
if he had gotten it.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
picked a bad time to work on his breakdancing
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 21, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
my boyfriend imed me after the murphy (non)-play
“missing endy chavez much?”
i’m pretty sure we’re breaking up.
Hahaha, I have similar stories.
But way too pissed to deal with that now.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Can we cut Murphy?
He’s a waste of space.
He has singlehandedly lost 2 games for this team
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
what's the opposite of a win share?
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 21, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
overreact much?
'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 21, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
just. wow.
'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 21, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
Good thing
he got so many reps at 2B in the fall league.
whata a fukcin disaaster. get your goddamn shit together you shitfuckers
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
Murphy
needs to be pulled right in front of everyone.
Bring in Reed.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Saw the Beltran reply
Why did he not slide? He’s safe if he does.
Just awful baserunning. If anything he saw where Molina's foot was
even if there was no play at the plate, did he think stepping on Molina’s foot counted as the plate? He should have just slid to make sure he touched the bag, or stepped OVER Molina’s foot.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Like I said before
I fucking hate this team. Fucking losers. That’s what they are. Fucking losers. I have a shitty day and the one thing I have that’s always there for me is the Mets, and now, I just don’t fucking care, because all they do is cause more heartache and pain.
No
It’s the team that should STFU, and not put me through this anymore.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
who?
I just realized how ridiculous swearing on a message board was. And I’m guilty of it.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
oh
your response was to devon. i got it
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Apr 21, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
then turn off the TV and stop posting here.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't
and that’s the very nature of the very hideous beast
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
um, you can at least refrain from all the doom-and-gloom, fuck-this-team posts here.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
This has been going on for a while now
if you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen and jump on some other team’s bandwagon
Self-centered much? Every person here is rooting for the same team, you know.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I understand
But you need to stop being a fan then, or at least learn how to have perspective., It’s a game. Life is way more important than this.
judging by this post and others you've made
I don’t think you’re cut out for the baseball season. The winningest team in ML history lost 54 games. Maybe you should stick to football…
they didn't do it like this
It’s not a normal 7-3 loss where we’re out of it. It’s not a 11-1 blowout. It’s painful, awful, heartbreaking losses day in and day out.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
We all, at some point, live and die with our favorite teams. I learned a long time ago that it’s not my wife’s fault or my kid’s fault if my favorite team got beat on a particular day, and I learned to stop having bad days because my team was not playing well, or losing badly or painfully. It’s called maturity and perspective, and you need to get a lot of both. I’m speaking to Devon here.
good points
of course, it should be noted that these go completely out the window during the postseason, or in Game 162 of recent seasons.
we call it "Metastrophe 2009"
the latest installment of a continuing series
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 21, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it me
or did Ronnie undergo some kind of “conventional wisdom training” in the offseason?
yeah i like him a lot
but i think tbs brainwashed 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 21, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
church has a gun though
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
i'am done
once again fuck ollie,fuck molina,fuck not sliding to home plate,fuck the marlins,fuck the yanks, fuck murph,fuck all of this
by JADDENHOPKINS on Apr 21, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
I just hate Murphy
Like you hated Heilman. I can’t stand him.
I'm sorry
he could end up being the great hitter you all think he will be, but I will always hold a grudge. That said, I always liked Heilman.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
If you held a grudge against every player who made a mistake
You wouldn’t like anyone who plays baseball.
Are you seriously saying that no matter what he does in his career, you’ll hate him because of one game in the beginning of his first full season?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
give it a rest
there are a huge number of events over the course of a given loss that could be said to have “cost the team the game” and it’s silly to blame it on just one of them
tell that to my boy Aaron
who got crucified by everyone man.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
But see, Aaron sucked. And it was for a sustained amount of time. And he had years to improve, but he got worse. And everyone here doesn't really hate him, we just knew he wouldn't thrive in NY.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Well, then you also have to eternally hate Perez
Because of the awful inning.
And Beltran because of the missed slide.
etc.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Murphy
UZR likes him, but I dunno, he’s not a good fielder.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
I think he has good range
But when it comes to actually getting the ball in his glove/getting it in he struggles. And obviously that’s kind of important.
I'm not sure why UZR likes him
his range doesn’t seem good enough to compensate for the rest.
+1
like, this is not a fun game to watch, but when it comes down to it, i’m still getting laid tonight…so there’s that.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Which is why you should chill.
Girls don’t like overreactive, crazy Mets fans.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
you ever see Fever Pitch?
half the year, i’m calm, rational, and very chill. But the other half, I don’t even like the fact that I have to live with myself.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
then change teams to a winner
band wagon jumping is entirely approved if mental health hangs in the balance.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
never
I’d rather be clinically depressed than a fucking frontrunner.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
You might already qualify as the first, and it’s no fun always rooting for a winner.
lol
I wish I could say the same. Let’s just say the Mets picked a bad time of the month to play like crap
this coment deserved more recognition.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I got it
But the flood of comments that came to mind were probably not appropriate.
And I
Got laid earlier, so no matter what happened late it was already a great day!!
oh god shut up Ron
Murphy didn’t fall down because Beltran didn’t slide. get someone to explain the concept of proximate cause to you.
Shh!
don’t blow our gigs, man.
'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 21, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
how in the world could those two things be related?
by englishgrey on Apr 21, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he was saying
If the Mets had the lead, Jerry would have put Reed in for defense.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly
So you blame the offense for that one.
Murphy will get better
it’s not like he totally misjudged the ball. He slipped as he was getting in position to make the catch. It could have happened to anybody. He’s still young. He’s not a natural outfielder. He’s a valuable guy to have. His arm sucks, but his fielding will improve
ah, a nice rational reaction to that play
what a breath of fresh air. well put.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I've seen 10 year olds make that catch
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a little league ump
there are some really good kids.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I am too
And that was a tracer. No 10 year old catches that.
to be fair
no 10 year old hits that ball that hard either.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
I actually have to agree here
and go with the cliche “he’s a pro athlete he should make that play” response. “Not a natural outfielder” isn’t gonna cut it.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a liner hit at him.
I played a couple years of JV baseball, and I’d get pulled if I let that happen to me.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
still
a play that any major league baseball player should make.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I played a couple of years
Of JUCO baseball, and I saw plenty of miscues, some of them my own. It’s a game, take pride in what you do but realize it’s a game. Of course at the ML level it’s a job but in this case Murphy is pretty new at it and I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt until he just flat out proves inept, which I don’t think he is.
Thanks for the clarification
I for one was wondering. :-)
i'm not sure if this is ironic
but the Hamma is providing Manny level defense.
Hope he’s tough enough to get through this. Putz might be waiting for him in the lockerroom.
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
see, itsmetsforme is joking, and you're not
and that’s the problem.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Putz is what, 6'6, 240
I got my money on JJ
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
To be fair,
It would be funny if we see Murphy tomorrow with a black eye.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
MLB TV
Is laughing at the Murphy disaster in left. I have to admit, it was funny. What else can you do but laugh?
Well, there is that
But laughing makes you feel better.
You always have a choice
Unless you choose not to. But that is still your choice.
if you choose not to decide you still have made a choice
Thank you geddy lee.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
flip out, curse Murphy's eternal soul, scream and kick things around the blog?
seems to be happening a bit here.
'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 21, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
upon further reflection...what's weird is all this stuff happened AFTER ollie left the game
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 get hives everytime i see i clydesdale
i think it has something to do with what happens when the mets go to st louis
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 21, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
We might be ready for the 1st Annual Amazin' Avenue Therapy Session.
I think baseball is only a problem on the surface for some of us.
Whatever it takes
to prevent us from turning into the MetsBlog comments 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 21, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, it's the 9th inning
at least it’s over soon.
rushing to the end
Let’s call this one a loss and come back at ’em tomorrow.
Come on. He hits well.
You can’t take that away from him.
Plus he’s…(it hurts to say it)…clutch.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
according to the Cards announcers "perfectly positioned"
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 21, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, La Russa is such a genius
and a drunk.
that 2nd baseman
is playing behind the bag. taking away 2 hits. good job by him.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."
Wow.
Tony LaRussa understands how to win at managing. Why can’t we get a manager who does?
Alright
That’s just outrageous. C’mon man.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Gangstas on the bus?
How many world series were won with gangstas?
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
you are the guy who said he was glad Bob Murphy died right?
why are you still on this blog?
You really are an idiot.
Sorry, but you have yet to give a convincing reason why he “sucks” enough to have been taken out before screwing up the fielding.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Dude
You have got to consider making some positive contributions to this blog. We are all frustrated with the play of the Mets so far but keep it in perspective man. I hope you can, because it would be a shame to lose someone because they can’t keep it together. But you seem to be dangerously close.
i hate the cardinals
of course the first base ump figures out when pooholes foot is on the bag 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
Brutal loss.
Fucking awful.
Murphy needs to be held accountable for his poor defensive play. He needs to be sat.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
you are approaching troll level with comments like this one.
Consider that a warning.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Apr 21, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
It's just for tonight
tomorrow, i’ll be riding his jock.
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
What are you all talking about???
He felll down, people!!! It happens. He did not misplay it
Well, shit.
PIITB. Nobody go killing themselves tonight. It’s game, uh, 13.
'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 21, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
But some folks
Need to take a step back and evaluate the level of their anxiety. No one needs to have a stroke over this team. Hopefully we all wake up tomorrow.
The Mets lost!
I might as well go kill myself!
See you guys tomorrow.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
i can live with it
as long as the mets win many more games than they lose…but that hasn’t been happening
by englishgrey on Apr 21, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Relax
They will. They are still a good team going through a bad stretch. They’ll have a good one too. Remember that 10 game streak around the AS break last year? It was part of a stretch of 25-35 games where they played themselves right back into the race. There is plenty of time.
We can only hope
He gets a DUI and distracts his team so they lose the next 2.
it's ok, he rests at the lights
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 21, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to finish off a fifth of vodka
and hope I forget this game in the morning
by DevonEdwards on Apr 21, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
You won't
Reality always greets you in the morning. Have a nice night though. Really.
Bad loss
but before we lay all the blame on one person, consider that the offense had Wellewhatever on the ropes early, but stopped scoring runs and blew numerous chances to add on with some god-awful base running. Also, Ollie Perez deserves his share of the blame.
Razor Shines
sending Murphy really bothered me. Aggressiveness on the basepaths for the sake of aggressiveness = foolish.
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
what bothers me more
is that he didn’t send Delgado in the 1st, on what looked to me like a better chance to score. It’s like he tried to make up for his early caution with overagressiveness.
Razor
Has not impressed so far. Wonder if he was Jerry’s pick or came from Minaya?
Excellent point
You may be able to identify one or two players that help you win, but a true team loses as a team.
Beltran is lazy
is the new BJ Upton is lazy
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy
That sounds so familiar
by James Kannengieser on Apr 21, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Sky's old sig
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
yea, that was embarrassing
it was like he wasn’t paying attention to the play at all
by englishgrey on Apr 21, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
Far less forgivable than Murphy’s misplay. Murphy appears to have fallen down, which happens occasionally even to great outfielders. Beltran’s mistake was a mental one and there is really no excuse for it.
Voltron's best memories are not in St Louis
even though wasn’t it the cards he destroyed as an astro?
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 21, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Beltran has to be called out by the team in the locker room for that. He should know better. Guys slip, you can’t plan for it and you can’t blame them for it.
While I agree
Murphy’s looking more and more like a deer in headlights out there. I’m still all for letting him work it out, but its frustrating to watch. He made a bad throw earlier in the game that allowed Ankiel to get to 2nd base after hitting a single.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
And that line drive
Totally ate him up, he didn’t just fall over. He panicked. And it happens, especially to inexperienced outfielders, but like I said, just kinda frustrating.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
It was hit harder than he realized, and he tried to stop from coming in and took a dive. It happens, even to experienced fielders. His inexperience no doubt contributed but I don’t fault him for his lack of playing time. You can’t rush experience.
Absolutely
I’m not calling for his head or for him to be benched or anything, but he didn’t just like, slip on a banana peel or anything. He froze up on a ball that was catchable. Like you said, it happens, and the error was as much physical as it was mental, but it wasn’t all just a physical miscue. And its happened frequently in the early season. I’m more wary of Muprhy’s defense than I was a few weeks ago, and I think Jerry needs to keep a closer eye on it than he’d hoped he’d have to.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
He reminds me of Dave Magadan. He was a fantastic hitter but a defensive liability. It took a couple of seasons for him to improve. Mets may not have the luxury of time with Murph.
Ugly game
Just a weird one overall. The Mets made their bullpen look good though, and in when Ollie doesn’t get out of the fifth and you’re tied, you’ve gotta take advantage of bad pens. Oh well. Maine tomorrow, hopefully he can get it going.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
On the bright side...
I’m sure Yadier Molina will feel this is a gratifying win.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I’m SICK of this shit!!!Murphy getting all the blame
from Devonedwrads and others but I blame Beltran, Ollie and Castro more. Also JM for bringing in Fossum and not pulling Ollie
that's so funny, so much bad shit happened i can't process it all
totally forgot about Jerry “playin’ Fossum”
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 21, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
There is plenty
Of blame to go around. Murphy is actually the only one of the so-called “culprits” who did not make a mental error. Physical errors like slipping happen.
I blame Jose Reyes for celebrating
spurring the Cardinals onto victory.
And David Wright, of course, for being unclutch.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I blame Delgado
Oh wait, that was last year’s reason to panic way to early.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Mets had 11 hits
In 6 innings and none since. 10 hits through 5 and only 4 runs. Missed opportunities, failure to capitalize on a pitcher being wild, call it what you will. The offense takes some blame here too.
Definitely
I can’t put my finger on exactly why, but they’re really having trouble in the middle innings. Today, they just lost all their momentum once Ollie blew up. But it seems like they’re doing okay building leads early, and even scoring some runs late from time to time, but holding things down in the middle has been a sketchy proposition thus far.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 21, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven't really
Played a good, solid 9 innings yet. JM might need to take ’em all out to a strip club, get them all drunk and get over it.
I like this plan
funny story – Saturday night I was out with some friends in DC, and one of my friends got rejected by a real cute girl at the bar that he had been talking to for over an hour. We decide to cheer him up by heading to Camelot (basically DC’s best strip club), but when we get there the bouncers won’t let anyone in – apparently they had shut the place down to the public b/c “Ovie” was in their with his boys. Ovie, of course, being Alex Ovechkin – him and a few other Caps went to the club after losing Game 2 to the Rangers. Game 3, they come out and kill the Rangers 4-0
See!!
It will work. I say do it Jerry. Excellent story.
to add to that story
once I found out why they wouldn’t let us in, we were determined to try to get in even more, offering to pay the bouncers and what not. We could have cared less about seeing naked ladies at that point, we just wanted to hang out with Ovechkin haha
And why not?
He seems like a fun guy. Don’t know how good his English is, but if he’s buying, who cares?
Oh well
It’s April, and there are still plenty of tomorrows to go.
One bright note from today
3 for 10 w/RISP. Now if only they could have had a few more baserunners late in the game.
by Mark Himmelstein on Apr 22, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions
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