Open Thread: Mets vs Giants
by Eric Simon on May 16, 2009 3:08 PM EDT
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today's lineup
is better than yesterday’s, at least.
by rob neyer for prez on May 16, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
not by much
and I wish we would put pagan in right rather than church against Unit.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh c'mon
First of all, I’m pretty sure Pagan has no arm. If you’re doing that, its Sheff in RF and Pagan in LF. Also, Pagan is an overrated defender and a replacement-level hitter. No thanks.
Though, in fairness, his UZR is highest in RF, which I’m very surprised to see, but its also the position he’s spent the fewest innings in, and unless I’m completely wrong about his arm, I have a feeling that’s something of a sample size fluke.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh
Don’t really mind Murphy sitting in this one. RF here is crazy, I don’t what Sheffield out there, and against Johnson, you’re not going to play Reed/Church and Murphy. You need to get the righty bats in. Don’t get me wrong, I love Murphy, and I get why he’s a popular player and he definitely deserves it. But he is a bit of a “tweener” right now. It was okay when you had Delgado’s bat, but if Tatis and Sheffield can get on base at a decent clip anyway, which they’ve both done, you have to try and get them in the lineup for their power potential. If Murphy can either become a slightly better outfielder or develop a bit more power, he’d become a nice everyday player. If the Mets acquired a power hitting LF, I think you actually might see Murphy start showing up a bit more at 1B and maybe even RF.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
But don't you think if they actually plan on making Daniel Murphy their new 1B
which, by the way, I think is absolutely incredibly dumb, but if they plan on doing that, don’t you think he should be playing everyday? If he can’t even sniff the lineup, why not put him in AAA? Why not use him as trade bait? Just use him!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Its incredibly poor logic
On the part of Jerry, stick with a lineup for Christ’s sake. It makes no sense to play Cora over Reyes if he is available
Well obviously that's true
And Jerry definitely seems to have a Santos like man-crush on Cora, but I have to imagine Reyes’ calf is still bothering him. Reyes’ legs may be the two most important appendages on this team save Johan Santana’s left arm, and they should be treated as such
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I can agree with that
But constant lineup tinkering is not going to help with keeping the best lineup on the field.
Absolutely
But the injury bug has bitten, and aside from the actual order the players are in, I think this is the lineup you put on the field for this game. Its just that Alex Cora shouldn’t be hitting second and David Wright shouldn’t be hitting fifth.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I still disagree with Reyes sitting.
The management just need to be more clear with communicating their injuries to us. From what they’ve said, Reyes looked like he would miss one game tops. So they really just need to be upfront about what’s ACTUALLY going on injury wise.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
No they don't
Why would they do that? That hurts their bargaining position. We’re only important to the Mets FO as far as the money we’re willing to spend. But this is politics man, they don’t have to be honest with us, and I don’t expect them to.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that's definitely a concern
But I think part of that may be talk. I’m not convinced that’s set in stone right now, I think its viewed as an option contingent upon something like Fernando Martinez becoming a Major League stud or signing Matt Holiday/Jason Bay or something like that.
He could also be trade bait, but its not even Memorial Day, and the severity of the issues just aren’t that clear yet. Is Delgado going to have surgery? Is he done for the year, or might he be back after a few weeks? If Delgado is done for the year, Murphy might actually be most effectively used as trade bait, despite how much that pains me to say.
Its kind of frustrating, but I think with this particular set of problems, patience is the best approach at the moment. For the time being, I actually like the way this situation is being handled.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
that is a good fucking question.
Reyes only needed “one day” and was “available” yesterday yet this is his third straight sit…WTF?
Murphy came through with 2 outs in a pinch-hit RBI situation yet he can’t get on the field…WTF?
Why in God's name would you EVER sit Jose Reyes in deference to Alex Cora? Ever? EVER?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Haven't you heard?
Johan Santana’s pitching. The Mets must do everything they can to score as few runs as possible. In this context, why is Alex Cora not batting leadoff? That’s risky, it probably improves the Mets chances of scoring a run in the first inning.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
What more does David Wright have to do to hit 4th?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Well, sure.
I’m just saying he should not be hittling BELOW 4th, especially the way he’s hitting.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Ah, so instead of being "tender"
the calf is now “sore”.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
playing with house money here
We’ve got the ace, and we’ve already at least split the series on the road (which is all I ever ask of the Mets on the road). Let’s go for the kill against the old Unit.
I was browsing McCovey Chronicles earlier, and needless to say, they’re pissed about last night. What I found amusing is that they’re ripping Aaron Rowand a new one. Yes, Rowand sucks, but remember in 2007 how the NY Posts of the world were insisting the Mets needed him? He’s hard-nosed! He’s gritty! He breaks his face crashing into walls! He’ll teach that softie Beltran how to win! Um, no.
Also, is it just me, or do the Mets have good numbers against Lincecum? I know he hasn’t been around for long, but anecdotally, it seems the Mets have hit him pretty hard.
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Yup they have done well against Lincecum
I was at his start at Shea last year, Beltran torched him for a three run homer in the first inning and I’m pretty sure Pelfrey wound up pitching a CG. Either way, he definitely outpitched Lincecum that night, but that could have more to do with the opposing lineups than the respective pitchers.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
no
he didn’t pitch poorly, but that was the Reyes/Benitez balk game. I was there for that, it was Lincecum’s third of fourth start.
Also, nobody’s ever going to read this comment.
I read it!
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is Cora Hitting 2nd...
against a guy who kills left-handed batters? I know Johnson isn’t what he used to be, but he still kills lefties and Cora hasn’t ever touched him (very small sample though). Tatis is hitting .500 against him and runs just as well.
Cora should be hitting 8th if anything. You sit Dan Murphy because he is a lefty, but it’s okay to put Cora in at the top of the lineup?
Cora is a vet who has edge
Is that too snarky for some? I mean, it’s the truth — it’s what Jerry thinks.
+1
Agreed, this is the issue. Jerry Manuel seems borderline neurotically infatuated with borderline replacement level vets.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Or borderline below replacement level career minor leaguers.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
uh oh
We’ve got the primary game going on FOX. Does that mean we get Joe Fuck again? Sigh…..
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
whew, Kenny Albert instead
He’s good enough.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Why does is Sheffield still hitting before wright?
also i swear if fox switches to rays indians I’m going to jail
Again, it's ridiculous.
How many 9th inning “clutch” hits does he need? Wasn’t that the main complaint with him? How is Gary Sheffield better than him in any facet of baseball?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Chan Ho Park aside
Most of the time when Santana is pitching we’re facing another awesome pitcher. I wish they would stop harping on run support.
Johnson is no longer awesome
The Mets really should get some runs off of him.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Then again
our lineup currently lacks our star shortstop and our slugging, most power hitting first baseman.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
i thought reyes
was going to play today
by JADDENHOPKINS on May 16, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That would hinge upon this team being smart/competent about informing people about injuries.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Oh I wasn't really talking about Johnson I just meant the last few years
Though I would say Johnson is still pretty awesome
Does anybody else not in New York
hate when the Mets play during the FOX TV window. I am getting stuck with the Rangers game today. Damn local coverage.
Omar should've signed McEwing
just for today’s game.
Great at football? Did you see his call of David Tyree's helmet catch?
That was soooo uninspired, and it was perhaps the most amazing catch I’ve ever seen.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I remember that
It was awful
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Buck's Call:
“Manning has guys around him ::yawn::, he’s loose, he throws the ball, it’s caught. Big play. ::yawn::
Hey, Troy, do you remember that time Randy Moss mooned the crowd. MY GOD THAT WAS THE BIGGEST TRAVESTY IN THE HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE."
At least, that’s how I remember it.
yup
his call was so bad, I put Marv Albert’s up on the Wikipedia page to balance it out.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't like him calling anything
He sounds like Ben Stein’s character in Ferris Bueller. “Can anyone tell me if the Hawley-Smoot Act worked? Anyone? Anyone? It did not.”
retroactive to May 11th?
I swear he’s been out longer than that.
Also raise your hand if you think if Delgado is lost for a good chunk of the season omar will learn his lesson about relying on old players with no real plan B’s?
He pinch hit once after sitting out for like a week.
So that’s cool. Way to go, Jerry.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
nice
we should atleast have a 1-0 lead for johan
by JADDENHOPKINS on May 16, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
Randy Johnson ain't what he once was
Alex Cora gets a hit behind in the count. QED.
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Wow
Running wild
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions
Jesus Christ.
This must just be embarassing at this point.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I love when the Mets steal and don't get caught
They should do that more. On a side note, this must be so embarrassing for Molina
yeah
But I’d still rather have Bengie than Brian Schneider.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd rather have Josh Thole than Brian Schneider.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
YES!!!!
That’s a play that should be made but great 0-2 hitting
Volran!!!!!
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions
Lol oops
So excited I forgot the “t”
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
no, I think it's working
I’ve almost completely forgotten that they used to have an awesome left fielder
WHOO!
Clutch!!
The 2009 NY Mets: WE GOT K-ROD! OMG, Putz, too! Sign Lowe! Lowe's a Brave. Sign Manny! Tim Redding, WTF? Sign Manny! Sheets or Perez? SHEETS! Perez?? Oh, Sheets is hurt -- good job, Minaya! WTF?! SIGN MANNY!
The Onion should be really proud of itself.
It sparked a legit nickname for Carlos Beltran. Good for them!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
YES!
I’m loving the base hits, let’s keep it going Wright
Wow
I think Sheffield may have set a new career high in opposite field hits in the last two days.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions
Was he running on the throw?
I didn’t see, I thought the 1B might have just taken too much time.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright
Nice running Sheff, buying David that RBI
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
I'll take it
3-0. Haven’t the Mets always owned Randy Johnson, even in his prime with Arizona? I’m thinking the 1999 division series.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Some of that's gotta be his Yankee days though
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
given his absolute dominance
That might as well be “owning” him.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I kind of hate the FOX camera angles.
And Wright, you are just incredibly unclutch. See, this is why you can’t bat in the top half of the lineup.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Karros with the good point
No missed bats yet. Against Randy Johnson.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
damn, Tatis
should’ve kept my mouth shut
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
It's been fair, I'd say.
A ball here, a strike here. It all seems to even out with this ump, I think.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Wow that was another great slider
they’re gonna have to hit the fastball today
sad but true
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh, I think I have 3-1 in the Swag
but for some reason I thought Cain was pitching today.
yeah, it kills my fantasy team
That, and the fact that I kept Brad Lidge.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha on his pitcher profile they have the word "changeup"
That sums it up well
Ha
YES’ “scouting reports” are always awful. They always have points like “lefty from Louisville” or something stupid like that. I don’t think they know what scouting reports are.
damn
cmon johan. be……you
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Think of all the time memorizing those handshakes!!!
They could be improving and perfecting their grit!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Yeah, Johan should be spending more time working on his pitching
I mean, he’s already lost two games!
Yeah,
and he almost gave up an earned run in one of those games
The Mets have no team chemistry
and don’t get along. But they also do handshakes with each other and disrespect the game.
Johan is the most athletic pticher in baseball
in my opinion
Now they're discussing Sandoval's nickname for like the past 10 minutes.
Discussing the plot to Kung Fu Panda.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I was sure today was the day we'd get our first no-hitter.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
c'mon, this is the Mets!
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Santana
He’ll be 40 years old and finishing his career with Baltimore and that’s when he’ll throw the no-no.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
....
close, 1-2-3-4
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
that's the way to begin it
strand the leadoff runner.
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Jerryball!
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
dude
church has started like the last 4 games
but who else do you want? murphy? reed?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
DontbuntDontbuntDontbuntDontbuntDontbuntDontbuntDontbuntDontbuntDontbunt
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Juan Uribe is their SS
Is the Giants goal to have the lowest OBP in history?
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Him and molina will have a difference of
about fifty points from their batting averages to OBP
ah, OK
So their goal is to put in he shittiest lineup possible against Santana. Sounds like Jerryball!
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, I think he's injured/sucking like all hell right now.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
He got hurt the other night
But, your general point is true.
yeah
Sabean is building a team like it’s 1968. Is there anyone in the Giants lineup capable of hitting 20 HRs?
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i mean...
church sucks, but right now we don’t have many options. jerry hits him eighth and he plays a solid RF and has some pop.
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
lol@
santana pretending everything is about to hit him
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
still has the nasty slider
But his fastball is meat these days.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
When you realize he used to throw in the high 90s with a better slider,
it’s a miracle anyone ever got a hit off of him. ever.
btw
Just a question: anyone worried about Reyes? Three games is a lot, but is this just paranoid Jerry or a legit problem?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
I think it's a little sore, and since they're winning no need to rush him back
Although I do miss his glove
No, Eric
They don’t need a more “consistent” offense (thank you, Joe Morgan). They need a BETTER offense.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
just a tad overmatched there, Randy
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Johan just makes hitters look stupid.
It’s awesome
I think I could make SF's lineup look stupid
Me and my 65-mph heater!
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow his changeup is amazing
I also liked that he threw the slider the pitch before
damn
where was cora playing rowand?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Haha that was my question
I thought that was a routine play
all part of johan's plan
he just wants johnson leading off the next inning
gritty!
That’s the kind of bleeder single that only those who break their face against the wall can get. Beltran, take note!
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Every time a main stream entertainment source or personality announces they use Twitter
I die a little bit inside.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
+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 May 16, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
He figures he’s got three runs, he can just play around lol.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
out-Foxed again--no saturday Johan for me and countless other extra innings subscribers
this is getting ridiculous. It seems worse than ever somehow. I’m gonna shake my tiny fist again soon and try to get some media attention to this. I had some success a few years ago with Richard Sandomir from the times. If any body wants to waste time with an email campaign, or has any suggestions as to how to get some visibility for this issue, let me know.
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
Write/call your congressman
Fox negotiated exclusive rights to the Saturday window, so I’m not sure what else you can do.
pressure mlb fox to explain this to people who are charged for the privilage
i know nothing will happen right away, but
first step is to admit there’s a problem
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 May 16, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
A-Rod with the unclutch May walkoff
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Those were my exact words
I’m not even upset really, I just want bad things to happen to them at all times
Sheffield coming around
Well, actually his luck on BABIP is gone from bad to good.
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Unlike Nick Evans
I just learned today his BABIP in AAA was like below .100. So I think I can excuse his awful, awful start, especially considering the power that he showed when he DID get a hit.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Swinging at shit at still getting hits.
Well played, Gary Sheffield…well played.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
that rhymes
I’m going to steal that for my rap video
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
you and L-Millz cutting a record together?
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Dubs pulling a Nyjer Morgan
wearing old-school stirrups?
with the Mets sock colors
it’s no so pronounced.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
"David Wright is the future of this ballclub"
Thanks for the insight, Eric. He’s also the present and part of the past.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
You're really not gonna mention Jose Reyes as part of the future of the Mets?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
no because
he’s “immature” and “doesn’t play the game the right way.”
It seems that Eric at least means well. Unlike McCarver, who I think would prefer if baseball were played without the players.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Wright "plays the game the right way"
Guess it’s official, now. Karros said it.
Cerrone's head just exploded
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I like how when Uribe threw to second, they thought Sheffield was out.
And started to play the end of the half inning music.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
hello everyone
You know what, I don’t care what the lineup is today. Randy Johnson is done. He is hanging around for 300 and thats it. He may be worse than Livan.
He's not worse than Livan
That’s a ridiculous thing to say.
Is it?
Johnson’s ERA coming in was 5.89, Livan 5.58. FIP Johnson 5.96, Livan 4.99. WAR Johnson -0,1, Livan -0.3.
Random
but if anyone needs to kill time, you’re welcome
http://nintendo8.com/game/314/super_mario_brothers_3/
I don't have time to kill
but now I have something to do while I’m not doing things I should be doing.
I've been playing like 3 hours a day
for the past week
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
"but the run counts"
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
ah
at least he is Marv’s son, so I can’t kill him.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, unearned
the run only scored b/c of Slappy’s bonehead throw.
Oh wait, that’s right it’s unearned ha ha
by TheBigStapler on May 16, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone else losing patience with the Mets defense?
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Only the middle infield and the corner outfield.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
What's with that for Castillo
He always looks so lazy making throws, like he refuses to use his lower half at all, even on more routine plays than that.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions
"best free agent signing in the offseason"
Chris Rose, STFU.
It will be funny when after the All-Star break, Ibanez will get a total of 8 hits and make 20 errors for the remainder of his contract.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Can we bring in Reyes to play short and move Cora to second for the rest of the game?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4171440
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Good times
http://www.amazinavenue.com/2008/12/9/687582/mets-pursuing-ibanez
Of course, he’s gonna be awful for the rest of the year.
Of course not
But I caught hell from everyone for suggesting that maybe it wouldn’t be an awful acquisition.
It still would have been
Especially considering Dunn is hitting the crap out of the ball and wouldn’t have cost less in money/years/and picks.
my own Randy Johnson story
I made 40 bucks from Randy Johnson getting a single in the world series.
I was 11, and this was in the 2001 Yankees-D’Backs series. With the Yankees up 3-2, in the series, my dad and I went to watch Game 6 with a bunch of my dad’s friends, who were Yankee fans.
During the process of this game, I proceeded to fleece my dad’s friend Roy with some ridiculous prop bets, trivia contests, and other wagers. Now I’m 11 years old, I’m 40 dollars up, and I’m feeling like I’m on top of the world. But this was short lived.
My dad tells me that I have to give the money back. I didn’t want to, but I figured I had to listen to my dad. But I figured Roy would have more pride than to take his money back from a kid, so I decided on making the most ridiculous bet I could think of.
“40 bucks Randy Johnson gets a hit here.” Sure enough, Randy hit a little seeing eye single up the middle, and I was up 80 bucks. Kept it all, after that.
cool story
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
beltran
call off gimpy
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
fuck!
I hate hits like that when the Mets aren’t the ones getting them.
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Shit
awful defense this inning. this game, this series.
omg
PATHETIC
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
DAMN IT
C’mon you gotta get in front of that David
woo defense!!!
I can’t believe this shit.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
this is sad
johan is going to/should ask to be traded jesus
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
we don't hit, we don't play defense
because he does it all!
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice job Johan,
need two more since you have to do this ALL by yourself
well
play the inning through without the error…you’d have runners on first and second, one out.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
so so far, the runs are unearned
but another hit and one is earned.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I think none
but it’s an officials scorer decision on whether Molina would score from second on a sharply hit single. I doubt it.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
if we can win Livan v. Lincecum
we can lose Santana v. anyone
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
this is all on the D
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
..
bloop, 2 base error, single
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Wright
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
The two base error was a rocket though
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
No way are those earned. Did he just say those were earned runs?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
1 us earned
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
I think it depends how the inning goes
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm
You’d think a gristley player like Rowand would have found his way to second on that high throw.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions
Only one is unearned
the first is earned because he reached on a hit and you can’t assume a DP
no dude
they’re both unearned so far.
Play the inning through with the error as a groundout, and you have first and second or first and third. Both unearned.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure because the guy went 2 bases on the single from second to home
so without the error it would have been guy on second, 1 out. Then the hit would have scored him
damn
I disagree with that official’s scoring.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
odds the offense dies right now?
1:1?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
As great as Johan is
maybe he isn’t as great of a clubhouse guy as was suggested. What would compel the Mets’ position players to be so bad when he pitches?
well one is
because he induces a lot of hard grounders. im pretty sure it has nothing to do with the clubhouse mantra.
legit hits last inning?
1
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
whats the verdict?
those runs earned or unearned?
atta boy TRON!!!
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
VOLTRON!
That’s a great job…give up the lead and take it RIGHT BACK!
this team has so much.....
what is it? grite? gritle? grist?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
If Alex Cora going 2-3 with a double...
…isn’t indicative of what Johnson has lost, nothing is.
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haha YES
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Sheff is 3-3
beastin’ it
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
I would still maintain to put David at #4 over Sheff.
But I would contend to keep Gary in the lineup.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
First things first (or, WHOS KIDDING WHOOOO?)
Let’s get Reyes back IN the iineup.
nice job Sheff
three straight ground ball hits
Shef is mashing the ball...on the ground. But I'll take it.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
all hail BABIP!
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
sheff!
giants haven’t been able to keep him off the bases
Manuel being interviewed by Fox
says Murphy, Reed and Tatis are the First baseman with Delgado out. All I can say is if Reed gets close to the same playing time as Murphy, Manuel should be gone for that reason alone.
A-Rod?
He has 500, right?
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
A-rod and...
someone random. like willie mays or something i bet. we are in SF.
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Sheff
Im glad I let everyone else complain about Sheff and him getting playing time cuz he sure has been a key component for us the last few games
WRIGHT!!!
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
DW!
To quote Mr. Randolph,
This team is “picking up for one another!”
nice little rhythm?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
DUUUUUBBBBB!!!
You have atoned for your error, young man, now go and sin no more!
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
You'd seriously take Livan over Johnson?
Money notwithstanding.
tell me why I shouldn't?
and of course money is a factor.
It's not a factor
You have one game, who starts — Livan or RJ?
One reason is Randy still misses bats, and Livan needs to be lucky to get good results.
heh heh
I am too much of a lawyer to answer that question. One game Livan or RJ. Truth is I’d pray for a rainout
I am a lawyer
and I still answered it — heh. Hey, Livan gave up 5 to a super-shitty Giants lineup last night.
my point was that both of them have long seen better days
I am actually wondering why the Giants signed him. You know he isn’t a mentor type and its not like the Giants are going to contend anyway And even when he pitches well, Johnson can’t go deep in games. At least Livan can give us innings.
Johnson
hasn’t been great this year, but he was fantastic last season.
by James Kannengieser on May 16, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't worry
I would dump Livan in a second for Niese.
is gameday completely off from what's actually happening?
i’ve seen more than a few pitches called balls that were easily in the strike zone
Yeah Dub!
You know, the one thing that never came up early in the season when Wright was “struggling” was the fact that he had like, 5 PAs vs LHP or something in April.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
It did come up a bit here
but yeah, as far as MSM, that’s correct.
why would it?
that sort of insight requires research! MSM journalists aren’t required to do research!
Beautiful job bouncing back in the 5th
I think Wright is passed wetting the bed every time he comes up with a man in scoring position. RED HOT!
Good news everyone!
Eric Karros says that the Mets’ only competition is themselves. New BP projections are out!
Mets 92-70
Themselves 91-71
Phillies 83-79
Braves 81-81
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
+1
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
lololol
haha im picturing the “themselves” team. it’s got the wright that strikes out in clutch situations, the reyes who pops out, gimpy luis, tron who doesn’t slide, bad ollie, lol
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
haha
It also has the 2007 Delgado, the Murphy who can’t catch a flyball and Jerry Manuel’s head morphs into Willie Randolph’s every 9 seconds to totally fuck with your head.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice 2 strike hitting
to get Wright to third
good baserunning!
now bring this kid inning, Blastro.
ESPN: BREAKING NEWS
David Wright deemed “gritty.”
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Hi, I'm Mike Francesa
DON’T GIMME A GAME IN MAY! HE HASN’T DONE IT LATE IN THE SEASON INNA BIG SPOT!
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
we get it, Eric
They’re playing the right way. I guess I should be happy that the Karroses of the world are saying this instead of shitting on the team for its “chokiness”.
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It's as if the talent makes no difference
I’m sure that lots of shitty teams “play the game the right way.”
ramon castro
beast
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
-10000000
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad Castro isn't Santos
or else he’d be good
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
+ whatever number it takes for jerry manuel to notice
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
-420
Need to take that shit away from Jerry.
that's the point
if Jerry Manuel isn’t a pothead, I’d be shocked.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
a googolplex?
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Santos
is actually better defensively and he has a nice arm to throw out potential baserunners. who knows? maybe the pitchers like him better?
the difference in CS% between Santos and Castro?
1.5%ish
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Santos hasn't had the opportunity Castro. What i've seen though, is that, he has a cannon for an arm
But he's had enough PA's to prove that he is just as good a major league hitter?
Didn’t think so.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
we get it
You have a hard-on for Castro. Im not saying Santos is better. Im saying maybe why he has played so much is because of defense/pitcher reasons. Im not discussing his hitting.
Not really...
Ask 80% of the people here, they all agree. If you looked at Santos’ career minor league defensive stats, you’d see he really isn’t that good defensively. And Castro, with most of the pitchers on the staff last year, produced lower averages and hit rates than Schneider.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
better story
castro is seen as lazy and such
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
If I was a pitcher, I'd prefer someone who had an OBP higher than .290 giving me runs.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
you'd worry about a guy who framed and called a good game
the manager should be smart enough to worry about the other things
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
But Castro generally calls a perfectly good game.
Santos is barely a defensive upgrade over Castro, and Castro can actually hit and draw walks.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
exactly.
which is why the most respected catchers are usually the ones with low OBP. its more important for the calling of the game/defense than any other position.
Brad Ausmus has more respect than Joe Mauer then?
Screw respect
by James Kannengieser on May 16, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I didnt say that.
However there are reasons the “Brad Ausmus” type catchers last in the MLB for 10+ years and it has nothing to do with their OBP
You could say that about any position
There’s a reason omar vizquel has stuck around. But that doesn’t make them any more or less respected/valuable.
Visquel was also a more than servicable hitter at times
career .273/.340/.355 hitter with a bunch of .300/.370 type seasons.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He was no Rey Ordonez
and his defense was ungodly.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Last year he threw out 19.4% of base runners in AAA
118 attempts, 23 cs.
the year before was better. 16 cs out of 58 runners.
wait
was willie mays not an answer?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
makes sense
they used to just take athletic kids and put them at short
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
i didn't think they did that
in the major leagues
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeter should be given an honorary spot in the 500 HR club
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess he didn't start either of the games he played
I overlooked that when I assumed you were right.
oh noessss
Carlos Beltran left his cell phone in a cab.
brian bannister
and in this park
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
I miss that guy
but at least we’re getting good production from Ambiorix Burgos.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHA
Jose looks stylish
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
okay
let’s do it corrrrra
you got this party started
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Come on Cora
a hit here and you get like 12 R’s.
nice AB, Luis
Of course, with Cora coming up, maybe he should’ve been hacking.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
How sick would that 7-8-9 be
Wagner, Putz, K-Rod. My god.
blahhhhh
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
can't really complain about his day so far
Even if he lacks edge
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he's so bad
I will not complain about Cora hitting 2nd and Sheff hitting cleanup again for a while.
omg
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/2009/05/source-delgado-to-dl-wagner-hi.html
Wagner is already hitting 90 mph
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
isnt command an issue after tommy john?
by rob neyer for prez on May 16, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Frankie, Putz, Wagner...
Good god if he can come back in August and be close to himself. Throw in Parnell if he can keep it up and that’s all-time.
yeah, it's rare to hear that
After all, Rollins is a gamer and Reyes isn’t.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Wagner:
“I’m going to get back,” … “I’m not going to get any saves. But I’d like to help. That could be some bullpen”
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
okay
this is where johan gets dirtay
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
omg
lackey got tossed in the first innning. hahahahah
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
wow umpires are freaking power mongerers.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, I think he deserved that
It was pretty clear that it was intentional. And the ump wasn’t messing around. You’ve got to be smarter than that.
Santana going to work after the long rest
Me likey
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that means he must suck, right?
The Mets would have him rotting in Binghamton.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
he can pitch
jerry said pregame
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
damn
they were really playing beltran to pull it. he smacked that up the middle.
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Yeah that's the most interesting part of it
I’m not quite sure what to read into it lol.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Do they not realize that the third and fifth spots are the fourth and fifth most valuable spots in a lineup?
Does anyone in this organization do any reading?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
With a guy who is hitting .500 over the past few games in between...
I could care less. Ride Sheff until he realizes he is 40, then move Wright up to 4th.
Oh i dont care about Sheff 4th
they can leave him there. I care about cora and castillo getting more at bats than anyone else. If Jerry absolutely has to put one of them in the lead off spot, but then put Beltran 2 and Wright 3rd or something.
Actually, I'd prefer Wright 4th and Beltran 2nd.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Dunno about anyone else
but as a pitcher I’d fear Wright like 1500x more than Sheff right now.
by James Kannengieser on May 16, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont even ahve an issue with Sheffield 4th
I just dont understand why you want Cora and Castillo getting more at bats than Wright and beltran. At least put one of them in the 2 hole
Anyone think we could acquire Carlos Lee and Roy Oswalt?
Astros may have the worst general managment in baseball. If Omar can rip off anyone in a trade, it’s them.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Well, yeah.
I was mostly just trying to get across how bad that organization is.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Hmmm
Omar’s GM’s owned list:
Bill Smith
Jim Duquette
Ed Wade seems like a natural fit there.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not completely sure Wade is an awful gm
From what I understand the owners and awful and extremely meddlesome.
Not to mean suspiciously preferential toward whites
The Astros have had way fewer black players than any other ML franchise.
GMs who own Omar
Jack Z
Billy Beane
Whoever was running the Indians when he traded Sizemore, Phillips, etc.
Kevin Towers
Larry Beinfest
Jim Bowden
That Sizemore, Phillips, Lee trade
makes me nervous every time I see Omar making/negotiating a deal.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Well in his defense his team was being contracted
so it’s not like they really had any need for prospects. But that being said contraction or not it was an awful win now move.
johan = goodness
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
his life's salary
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
To be fair
He had a terrific offensive season before signing with the Giants. He didn’t deserve the contract, but it’s not as if that one catch got him signed.
right
But that was basically his ONLY good offensive season in the last 5 years.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
He had one good year with the White Sox, too
I’m not saying the contract was justified, just that he had done something besides smash his face into a wall.
but you know that had a lot to do with it
Just like Arizona’s brilliant idea to give Byrnes a billion dollars and trade Quentin was because Byrnes has crazy hair and goes flying through the air when he throws the ball.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
That one I really didn't understand
They got a pretty nice haul for Quentin which they used to acquire Haren so that trade itself wasn’t bad, especially with so many outfielders even if you exclude Byrnes. But the Byrnes contract itself just make zero sense, especially for a team that’s supposed to have a forward thinking front office and seems to properly evaluate defense basically everywhere else.
damn
damn
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Of course, Aaron Rowand.
Johan’s ERA is going to balloon.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
johan hung one
he hit it ugly. whatever.
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
damn
johan not looking too hot ahora
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
he's only at 82
he can definitely go 7 if he gets a quick out
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
OMG
WTF
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Next time there's a fly ball to shallow outfield
Johan should catch it.
by TheBigStapler on May 16, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
this is really pathetic
the mets team hates johan
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
I can't believe this fucking defense.
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Okay I officially hate Alex Cora
I’m sure that play alone isnt reason enough to hate him but damnit i do
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"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Cora is a very professional player
he brings winning baseball to every team he plays on
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
He's trying to make the mets tougher
If rollins made a play like that the phillies would just grit down and win anyway. Cora is trying to put the pressure on.
SHEFFIELD
CALL HIM OFF DAMNIT
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
The giants have scored
1 legit run all game
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
they called that a hit!
GIVE ME A BREAK!
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Thank you, DISH Network
It took pity on me and killed the satellite signal.
(Though I am missing the Preakness.)
tatis!
but dont hurt johan please
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
How is that even remotely a hit? HOW IS THAT ANYONE'S FAULT EXCEPT ALEX CORA?!?!?
On the flip side, nice job Tatis.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
It was a tough play to make for Cora.
Sheffield should’ve caught it though. Murphy would’ve.
Cora shouldn’t have made the throw though.
Baseball's a funny game
Johan throws his worst game in about a year against what may be the weakest offense he’s faced in that span, and yet he might actually win this one lol.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
Johan's DEFENSE has its worst game
Johan looks pretty solid to me.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh
He’s been fine, but his fastball is down a little again and he’s gotten lots of hard contact.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
but the thing is
he’s looked good! it’s the damn defense. it wears out his arm for the game and has made him throw about 30+ extra pitches
luis error
wright error
cora error
bloop single cora/beltran fucked up on
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Its true
But these things happen, its amazing he’d gone so long without giving up more than what, two runs in a game?
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
That is truly horrific scoring on that play
That should be changed by the league. That is a joke.
I missed the awful play
what happened?
And I hope they change the scoring, b/c otherwise Johan is no longer in Sub-Gibsonian range
dear SG FIANTS SCORER
Get rid of your aurilia boner and give that an error
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
SG Fiants!
I like that!
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus
Could the level of play displayed by the Mets with Santana on the mound all be an elaborate practical joke to convince him he was traded to the Nats during the offseason?
i hated seeing obama ith the phillies
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
nobody is watching ryan church probably k lol
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
I like Castro going to RF more recently
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
this girl horse won
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
did anybody see what church did
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
johan still in...
right?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
sheffield
worse defense ever
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
wright almost dropped
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Jesus Sheff
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Sandoval really got into that one
400 ft in the air
johan has been human today...
weird….
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
No the defense has been human.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Not mutually exclusive
Santana’s missed on some pitches and been hit. Castillo’s play was awful. Cora’s should have been made. Wright’s ball was butchered (but hit hard). The Sheff play looked mostly like a 40+ year old man trying to play the outfield. He just couldn’t make that play.
Still, Santana was due for a gut-it-out start.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
the defense has been at a little league level
he should have 1 earned run.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Castro is hilarious on pop ups
though one day one is going to fall about 10 feet behind him while he stays in his crouch
cmon
1 more JOHAN
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
it's funny
cuz this is the type of team johan could throw a PG against
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Hey all
been sitting in the car not hearing the game for the past few hours. Finally scored a few runs for Johan when he needed it?
"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 16, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions
fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just one more fucking out
by JADDENHOPKINS on May 16, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
damn
this really sucks
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
this is sad
if we lose this….idk
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
time for the 'pen
Nothing comes easy in this series.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
I would've liked to see
the iO pitch differential.
by DevonEdwards on May 16, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
They keep saying it's hot as hell there too
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
god
one more plz
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
wow
johan is the man
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
we NEED NEED NEED NEED NEED NEED NEED
more runs
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
that was grissiony!
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
nicely done, picked off!
Decent afternoon for Johan, but he deserves a few wins like this.
got 'em!!!!!
Let’s get some more runs for the bullpen!
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Yuck
Pretty embarrassing for Johan too. It’s going to say that he gave up all these runs to this rotten team, but he deserved much better.
Nice job Johan
way to battle even though he didn’t have his absolute best stuff today
god
will there ever be a game we don’t need johan?
we couldn’t get the last out of the 6th or 7th and it cost us 3 runs.
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
According to Matt Cerrone's LiveJournal...
Putz is gonna close. Parnell in the 8th and Putz in the 9th.
I don't feel safe in this game with Putz closing...
coming off the injury and inactivity. Rest him tomorrow…
ok
who is coming in?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
yeahright!
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Let's see if Parnell's velocity is back up
After he got a day off. I hope so
hoo boy
6 more outs against this shitty lineup. Why do I have such a bad feeling about it?
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
because it's the mets
nothing’s ever easy
by JADDENHOPKINS on May 16, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
really? putz in to close?
ughhhhhhhh
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Uribe comes out of his shoes on 2-0
Wow. How do these guys just have no plate discipline?
… And still get a damn hit.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
how much short has he played?
i honestly don’t know
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Man Cora has no range.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
That was no even close.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
That was nasty.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Ok, where did that miss? Was that a little too perfect?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I just got online, was this strike zone always that tight?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Just throw him the heater Parnell
Just throw the fastball hard and right down the middle and challenge him.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Nice!
"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 16, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions
sweet
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
There we go!
Strike him out throw him out DP!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Awesome
Nice bounceback outing for Bobby.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions
Castro sucks at defense...
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on May 16, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
please score..
and if not, k-rod
please? what if we promise to win by 20 tomorrow?
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
let's see if putz can get his adrenaline going now
i can’t stand the fact he’s using that as an excuse. feel free to think it, but keep your mouth shut.
Again, why does that matter?
If I was in the 99th percentile of baseball players on earth, I’d be annoyed by some stupid radio grunt/scribe asking me questions about something they can’t even get their head around.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
TRON!
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
beltran legs one out
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
would you let sheff bunt
because he sucks vs lefttys
by JADDENHOPKINS on May 16, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions
Giants have run into an inning-ending out 3 times
I guess Jerryball is rubbing off on them by osmosis, or something.
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i'm sure this has been said
but the giants have to have the most chubby hispanic dudes in a lineup in the history of MLB.
Bochy is ridiculous
He takes this guy out AFTER he throws to Sheff?
Say this much for Sheff:
He has been taking walks. Even when he wasn’t hitting at all.
His walk sets up the obligatory Beltran steal of third on a controversial call.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
As long as the controversy is that he's safe, he doesn't get hurt, and he scores
Then I’m down. I’d like him to be clearly safe so there’s no complaining from others.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I would rather start Omir Santos the rest of the year.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
the fathers in these ads
i can’t tell if they are divorced, widowed or what.
"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 16, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Pepsi Throwback would be awesome if...
it came with an Afro wig and those boots.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
and a porn 'stache
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome Jerry quote
Okay, not really.
"I feel confident that they can. I think is more of a key for us if sheff can maintain what here’s doing for us in the four spot. That’s more of a key for us. I wouldn’t like wright and beltran to be the 4 guy. I like them 3rd and 5th.
I was anticipating, actually. I said that before he pitched.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
He didn't, it was a curveball that never broke back over the plate.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Again, I was anticipating. Said it before his first pitch.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Exactly why isn't that a balk?
Can someone explain the balk rules to me?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
can an umpire?
if you do the same thing over and over, there is no deception. i think that’s the theory on things like this
if you're a lefty you can never balk @ first base
because thats just the rules. but you can balk at third base even though you can’t see the runner.
Wow
I thought DW was going to destroy that ball, it seemed like he knew that was the pitch too.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Hah, threw the same pitch that almost hits DW again.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Nice hit DW
Way to stick with that fastball.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
DW!!!
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
they held up Beltran?
I guess he had to stop to be sure the ball wouldn’t be caught.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Beltran almost steam-rolled Shines
I don’t think he expected a hold sign.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
That is not a strike.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
People who have been watching the whole way through
that was a high strike, right?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Fernando Tatis his two grand slams in an inning?
Never heard that.
"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 16, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
it's a nice change of pace
To have the talking heads slobbering over the Mets instead of hating them.
Or maybe the old Dodger Karros just hates SF.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I loved his definition of a "gamer"
“comes to the ballpark everyday and plays hard, no matter if he’s in the lineup or not” – (not word for word)
by James Kannengieser on May 16, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
"It's rare that you see a gamer of such dark skintone". (adlib)
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
huge!
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Yeah, tell 'em the story!
Tell ‘em about the time Tatis hit two grand slams in one inning! Aww, they’ll LOVE it!
huge insurance run!
Beltran scores anyway.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Right on TATS!
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Nice SF Tatis
Sheffield advanced to third as well.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Let's take a poll
Will Putz have more adrenaline today — assuming he pitches the 9th — and pitch better?
Stop balking, you tool.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
mannn
that hung blastro…
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
dude IS kinda asking for it isn't he?
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
thanks Ramon!!!!
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Can they please call the balk?
He’s not even stepping off the rubber!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Hippo!
"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 16, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions
CASTRO IS A BEAST
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Woo, nice work Castro
DW, you crazy bastage.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Johnny Dangerously is the greatest cinematic achievement in history
you icehole.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
hahaha
Snarky, but funny. And you are STILL hung up on that?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Yeah pitcher never had his foot on the bag.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Bad work Church
Drive that ball! Don’t just roll over the top of the ball like that!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
tomorrow’s lineup:
ss cora
2b castillo
3b wright
c santos
rf church
lf reed
cf pagan
1b murphy
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
too good
John Maine should be at 3B instead of Wright.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope to sweet jesus that's a joke.
I mean, I’m sure it is. But still…
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Let's give Jerry some credit
He doesn’t throw out game forfeiting lineups with the frequency that Willie did. He’d give up games routinely.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
That was Little League bad in terms of fundamentals.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Replacement level Church
is really struggling
by James Kannengieser on May 16, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
too bad we have no better options honestly
Alex Cora should never bat second. Ever.
Yeah so do i
But now they have 50 outfielders and no real place for him. So maybe both teams didn’t lose but there doesn’t seem to really be a winner in that trade.
...
Why would you ever swing at that Murphy?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
...
Is this guy’s motion so deceptive?
That curveball looks awfully hittable.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I'm liking the late inning outbursts in this series.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Alright, can we hold this lead?
How about it, guys? How about winning this damn game.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
question
Is bud light lime the worst invention in the history of ever?
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
I dunno
what about Nuts ‘n’ Gum?
"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 16, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Together at last!
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
it's pretty bad
and the concept of it sucks too
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
The commercials make me happy
Summertime
by James Kannengieser on May 16, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
In his defense, a guy with a dip in velocity
can’t really say, “I have a bone spur and possibly an inflamed ligament in my elbow.” I’m no saying “adrenaline” is plausible, but what other lie might you tell in that situation.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
But you're talking to a guy on WFAN who talks about grit, heart, edge and fire.
He can tell him to “kiss his ass and suck his m.f.d.” and I’d think J.J. would be in the right.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
But it's WFAN!?!
the voice of the people, and where such vulgarities make baby Jesus cry.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
'The vox populi'
Is fucking stupid. Haha.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
This oughta get his juices flowing
3 run lead, nobody on. J-J!!!
by James Kannengieser on May 16, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions
So much more pressure
than tie game in the 8th vs. a division rival.
Reed in to play LF.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
what you said
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
1 down.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
How about Randy Winn as a trade target?
He was awesome last season, plus he’s an outstanding defender in his walk year.
I like him a lot
But I seriously doubt the mets front office would value him correctly. I imagine it would be a repeat of the Vazquez offer if they even make one.
plus, the Giants probably won't trade him
They’ve got a shot at this wretched division, especially with Manny out.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
They don't really have a shot.
Plus they need to give Shierholtz a position to hold down.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
They're really a joke and what he's done this season might be the most criminal of them all.
He’s pushing guys like Burriss, Ishikawa and Velez on the field when they really have no business being out there. There are reasonable upgrades around, but they are ‘his young guys’.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Seems like this came up last year
and if memory serves, the Giants wanted both testicles for that guy.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
john kruk need not apply.
too soon?
by rob neyer for prez on May 16, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I know there were rumors of us being interested
But i dont remember ever hearing about offers or what the giants wanted.
I could be totally misremembering this...
but it seems like it came up during our first trip out to SF last season and they wanted F-Mart and a young pitcher… or something like that. It was F-Mart AND something else.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
To be honest, a fringe prospect might do the trick.
Especially since he hasn’t hit very well to start the season.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that was Ibanez
I remember specifically hearing that the Mariners had a crazy high asking price for Ibanez since he was going to be a type A.
95 MPH on the Fox Gun for Putz.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Big difference today
the splitter’s down. He’s been leaving it pretty high.
Yeah, he's putting it in the dirt.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Wow Putz
you got issues covering first, eh? That was way too close.
Two down.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
0-2 count
Finish him Putz!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
a question
Is that nice inning because of the adrenaline, or because the Giants suck?
Either way, PIITB!
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
PUT IT IN THE BOOKS!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
PIITB!
Nice job, Putz.
"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 16, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
Now that Delgado is out this team is playing a lot looser.
His overbearing presence in the clubhouse has been lifted along with the weight of the world on these players shoulders.
24 is still on?
who knew?
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Gary Sheffield is apparently driving the offense
Sure, Beltran has been hot all year and Wright has been hot this month, but it’s all about Sheffield right now. That’s analysis I can believe in, thanks to Eric Karros.
"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 16, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
The clean-up hitter always drives the offense. DUH
Oh and trade Reyes, it’s obvious that we don’t need him!
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball writers in general are dumber than a newborn baby playing peekaboo.
They think that all results are absolute.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Many are very big on correlation = causation
Reyes sits 3 games and Mets win all 3? Reyes is superfluous!
I ate pizza everyday for the last 3 days and the Mets win all 3? Pizza it is!
by James Kannengieser on May 16, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
When it looked like the Mets might win that day game against the Braves, I was tempted to see if anyone would buy me some Citi Field tickets, since it was my second game and the Mets had hit a GS in both.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on May 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I was all prepared mentally to lose this game after Cora's blunder
I was telling myself that we should’ve lost yesterday. But I’ll take both wins!
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
I still think it was Sheffield's blunder
I need to see a replay again but that was a fly ball to short left field. Cora’s mistake was not allowing Beltran to throw home.
by All Shook Down on May 16, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
whoever's it was
It was great to clamp down and hold the Giants right there.
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by Greenpoint Ian on May 16, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
great win
and Putz made me feel really good with the way he thre the ball
now that the game is over
who else is watching kobe doing time tonight.it should be nice to see what he has to say about the knicks
by JADDENHOPKINS on May 16, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
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