Lucky Applesauce

by Joe Budd on May 13, 2009 9:45 AM EDT in Applesauce

Carlos Beltran suddenly is the gritty, aggressive hero, despite the fact that he was out stealing third last night. Oh well, I'll count it as payback for all those seasons in the late 90s when Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine got pitches called that were a foot outside.

Meet the Mets

It's not looking good for Carlos Delgado. That ailing hip will be re-evaluated on Friday to see if he's going to go on the DL. Should Delgado be out for extended time, Daniel Murphy will get more time at first base.

Some rough baserunning last night, which has been a problem all year for the Mets. What was Reyes thinking though? I look up and Chipper is waiting for him at third base.

Filip Bondy says the Mets showed heart last night. Amazing what happens when an ump totally blows a call.

Why am I only finding out about a streaker at last night's game now?

Nick Evans AAA disaster is over, at least for now. He has been demoted to AA.

The Mike Pelfrey and John Maine are not good hitters.

Add Art Howe to the cast of the Moneyball movie. Why would he do that? He came out a buffoon in that book.

Around the NL East

Some outstanding individual performances in the division yesterday, highlighted by Jayson Werth's steal of home in the 7th inning. Werth had already stolen second and third in the inning. It was the ninth time since 1942 that a player has stolen all three bases in one inning. The Phillies beat the Dodgers 5-3.

Philadelphia may give JA Happ a shot in the rotation this Saturday.

Ryan Zimmerman has now hit in 30 straight games, getting 2 hits in yesterday's 9-7 loss to the Giants. Joe Beimel, however, did not help his team out, giving up a home run to Pablo Sandoval.

Since when was Adam Dunn a triple crown threat?

Brian McCann's new specs aren't working for him behind the plate.

The Marlins lost their series opener to Milwaukee 6-3 behind a pair of home runs from Prince Fielder. Prior to the game, it was announced that Scott Proctor would be out for the remainder of the season. Fireballer Andrew Miller is ready to make a start this weekend.

With the Marlin pitching staff in near shambles, Pedro is waiting for a call.

Around MLB

The Yankees are selling scrap from their old stadium, much like the Mets. I'm still waiting to purchase a urinal from Shea. I mean, they've got to make some money, how can they get by with these ticket prices?

The Brewers have signed utility player Frank Catalanotto.

Kevin Youkilis was placed on the 15 day DL due to a strained oblique muscle.

Roy Halladay is good, particularly against the Yankees.

Thank goodness for afternoon baseball. The Mets usually lose, however, when I'm watching at work, causing me much embarrassment from the cursing and banging my head against the desk.

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If it makes you feel any better

I’m sure none of us are too heartbroken about Voltron being called safe at third last night. Also, it was much discussed in the game thread that Jose was probably safe in the 8th because the throw beat him but Chipper was slow with the tag.

"The definition of edge is going out there and getting a few wins, and then all of a sudden you don’t have to worry about anyone talking about edge anymore," Wright said. "That's a thing in the past. Go ask Omar about that."

by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on May 13, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions

correct

plus I still think Beltran may have been safe and it certainly was not a horrible call. it looked to me like the throw clearly beat him but he may have jnust gotten his hand onton the back of the base before his body made contact with Chipper’s glove. Bang Bang play to be sure.

by Endys Game on May 13, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed on both counts

Jose was probably safe, but the ump called him out because he assumed the tag had been applied. And even stopping the replay and looking at the FreezeCam thing, it was impossible to tell whether Beltran was out. Chipper’s glove is in the vicinity of Beltran’s hand, but you can’t tell if it’s touching it.

by Prince on May 13, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions