Open Thread: Mets vs Pirates
by Eric Simon on May 9, 2009 12:30 PM EDT
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The Brian Stokes Watch continues
Day 11.
Hopefully, Maine’ll go deep enough into the game that it won’t be an issue.
Let’s Go Mets!
"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 9, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions
Alright guys
Lets keep the roll going.
"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 9, 2009 1:04 PM EDT reply actions
6 in a row!
Maholm is a good lefty though…hopefully they can get the ole pitch count up and get him out of the game quick
Jose!
Let’s get a good start here, lads.
"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 9, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions
Jose! Again!
pump those crazy legs!
"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 9, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
Slappy!
This is how every game should start.
"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 9, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
Dunno
If Fartinez keeps ripping up AAA pitching like he has since May 1, it would be tough to ignore him, particularly if either one of the corner outfield positions was not producing on a consistent basis. I imagine, however, the easiest solution would be to just cut Sheffield or Reed.
"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 9, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I prefer Reed.
He can at least play good defense.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Not if he's sitting on the bench because Jerry has lost all faith in him
Don’t you have to show some confidence the guy is still a MLB player if you want to claim he has trade value?
Unless
he can be used in a package to get a #2 starter type.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
we'd have to give up much more than church
but yeah, if church + some other players could fetch a useful piece, then consider trading him. but there’s no need to trade him just because fmart comes up
Wish I could watch but its saturday and
I’m being out-Fauxed.
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
Yep, me too
Would’ve been nice to watch Jose run around the bases
I'm enjoying watching the game
and it’s been pouring rain outside, so it all works out nicely.
"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 9, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Fox "preempts" those of us who pay $$ for extra innings out of market package
it’s been this way for years but seems to be worse this season, perhaps because all the mets saturday games seem to be before 7pm/
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
That's weird,
I thought the blackouts for Extra Innings were the same as for MLBtv, but I can watch this game on MLBtv.
i'm not actually paying for extra innings, so i can't be too upset
i ordered EI from comcast last summer, but didn’t renew it this year. but i still have access to all the channels and haven’t been charged. for once i applaud the ineptness of comcast.
That happened to a buddy of mine
except it was Time Warner and it was the NHL Center Ice package.
"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 9, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
shhh
i’m getting the NHL for free too. Damn, they heard us.
(it may be that that package actually has no value)
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 love this umpire's strike zone...
The outside “corner” stretches out like six inches, but right over the plate at the knees is a ball.
Seriously
He missed at least three or four strikes that inning. Ah well, Maine got em.
"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 9, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Met pitching
What do they need to do to get a called strike? The Pirates aren’t even up there swinging
this gameday thing is hilarious
Indicators of “Out pitch,” along with “loves to face” and “hates to face” (which are sometimes listed as the same pitch) are “premium” features.
MLB wants to nickle and dime us some more but doesn’t know how.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
they'll think of something
maybe require your computer to have a coin slot — 25 cents for each half-inning of Gameday.
"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 9, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
its particularly galling
on saturdays, when i can’t see games i paid to see, i am susceptible to being galled.
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
At least with MLBtv
there are methods to get around blackouts.
Though I haven’t figured out a method yet for this year.
it's a waste of money too
those features were free the first week…it was great to see player A hates to face the four-seam fastball but also loves to face the four-seam fastball. where do i sign up for such great insight?
yeah that's what i thouhgt was hilarious
i mean, i guess there is some demographic that would sink $ into that (enhanced gameday) when for a few bucks more they could get gauged for a skittish, unreliable internet feed of the actual games!
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 have mlb.tv because I don't live in NY
I feel like I should get the gameday premium stuff because I pay all that money for mlb.tv. Stupid.
And those “loves to face” and “hates to face” things are useless. They were free for like the first week or two and they didn’t make sense.
Yup
I’m in the midwest and somehow I’m in the Pirates’ tv territory (even though no cable provider around here has the Pirates tv channel).
Ah... that's terrible, I'm sorry.
I only get blocked for D-Backs and Rockies games— I get the former on TV and the latter sometimes, so I get along okay. Of course Sunday nights and Saturday afternoons are a bitch, but the Mets are on often enough, and I am usually able to spoof MLBtv into thinking I live in Ecuador or Namibia.
It's complicated,
plus I think they added some more protections against the horrible scourge of circumventing their arcane blackout restrictions.
I'm clicking on the "Click here to learn more" button
for the MLBtv Subway “five dollar footlong” commercial that y’all know I hate so much,
but nothing.
Forget trades, can we give Perez back to the Pirates with a fruit basket and a thank you card?
Or can we drop him off at the nearest firehouse?
He has a negative trade value, I would think now.
Like in exchange for taking him, we’d have to also trade the team Daniel Murphy or something like that.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
off-topic, but mets related
strasbourg pitched a no-hitter last night, striking out 17. i’m not looking forward to him being a national (although he should be fun to watch).
The strike zone is getting smaller and smaller.
It’s like an autistic child trying to block out the people.
Way to go topical on that comment
"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 9, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh...
Hmm. Not exactly sure about that comment there.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
would that explain the Val P thing in any way?
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
well you were focused
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
God I hate umpires that refuse to call strikes
We get it, you’re all trying to prove we’re past the ques-tech era. But that doesn’t mean you have to go to the opposite extreme.
"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 9, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions
They should bring it back. I'm sick of umpires.
by aparkermarshall on May 9, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously
Its possible to throw strikes that aren’t middle-middle, though with some of these umps you’d never know 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 9, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
They should go a little further
than Ques-Tec. The NFL routinely dings refs who blow calls. In addition, I think instant replay should be allowed on three plays.
by aparkermarshall on May 9, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice play, Slappy!
"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 9, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
Liking what I'm seeing from Johnny so far
If he, Niese, and Pelfrey can pitch decently (like they’ve all shown recent signs of doing) and Johan continues to be Johan, I’ll stop worrying about the starting pitching.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Definitely
I agree. I think they can even be better then they have been…especially Pelfrey.
Even better if Livan keeps up what he is doing
Ideally
Perez finds it and Niese keeps pitching well, and you can dump Livan and shove Redding into the pen.
"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 9, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He's not gonna keep this up all year.
In general, Livan kinda sucks. But right now, of course, he should be kept.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I just looked at the stats for Redding and Livan
Optimally, neither of those guys should be holding down a rotation job. That’s why I’d support Johan, Pelf, Ollie, Maine, Niese (once Ollie figures whatever’s wrong with him out).
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Lol you serious?
I mean, he’s an adequate #5, but yeah, that’s 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 9, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh
He also gives up about 30% more hits than innings pitched, and his peripherals finally caught up to him last year. I mean, he’ll be better in a big NL ballpark than half a year in Coors and half a year in the AL, but there’s just not much else there.
I mean, maybe Livan isn’t much better than Redding, but Reddings making $2.5 mil and Livan is not.
"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 9, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
But he’s not worse either, at least he can throw hard, and has some tiny little glimmer of upside. And then, again, there’s the guaranteed $2.5 mil.
"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 9, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
While he's nothing special
I wouldn’t “dump” Livan if Niese pitches well a few times. You never know if the young guy will just break down…good to have some insurance back there.
Yeah but where do you stash him?
You have to roster Redding when he’s ready, Ollie will be back eventually, there’s just no where to put him.
"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 9, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
He's on a minor league deal, right?
Does he have to go through waivers if we send him down?
Yup
Minor league deal just means he isn’t added to the roster when the contract is signed. But once the big club purchases the contract, unless he has options, you have to expose him if you want him off the roster.
"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 9, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but that's only if its close to equal
If Niese is at all better, I think its worth keeping him and letting Livan walk. You have enough depth with Figgy and Redding and Ollie.
"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 9, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I think at this point
Figgy is the ‘last’ backup, because they can lose him. At this point I think Philly would pick him up if he went through waivers. He would be better than 3/5 of their rotation
Right
But won’t that be the case with any decent veteran depth? There’s no point in having him if you’re not willing to use him when you need him.
"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 9, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
If you can
Save him for when you REALLY need him…i.e. August when someone may have to skip a start. i would be a horrible GM…haha
Oh absolutely
But you never know when that time is going to come, managing depth is tough, but you’ve gotta put yourself in the best position you can, and Figgy is part of that plan.
"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 9, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Its a tricky one though. You’ve gotta balance putting the most talented team on the field with maintaining that depth. But its definitely better to have that problem than not have 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 9, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Like the last two years
Where you had mediocre to bad depth in the minors. Now we have Livan, Redding, Ollie, Niese, Knight, and possibly Gee.
I’m actually surprised Brandon Knight hasn’t been in the discussion at all. I know he isn’t great but he did help the Mets out at the end of the year last year and could be that guy who takes the one throw away start and then gets sent down
True
I mean, he’s a great #8 starter, but I wouldn’t want him much higher on the depth chart.
"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 9, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he'd clear
Figgy cleared, somehow.
"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 9, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't get that either
He’s better than 80% of the Nationals pitching staff
I meant that
Sorry, double negative. I mean he would clear and if you had stokes available for long relief…
Basically I’m putting myself into a position to consider 10, or 20 what ifs…haha
More than it seems like Omar can sometimes 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 9, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
That is ideal
But atleast there is some sort of a backup plan now if Ollie completely shits the bed (not that he hasn’t already)
that bed has been shat
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's a very good pitcher
He’s a lefty version of what I hope we get from Pelfrey this year.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
he's a very good pitcher
Efficient ground ball machine. He’s a lefty version of what I’d like to see Pelfrey be.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd take Pat Maholms sometimes
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
thanks to mlb, i've been driven to a life of crime
and potential harddrive devastation. downloading a TVants prgrm so i can watch the Pirates!
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
ha now im watching some chinese guys feed of the game
but a big windows error message is blocking the view!
Click “ok” you bastard!!
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'm "pirating" 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
Eh, that was close.
Castillo briefly clutched the ball, it looks like.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
73 pitches through 4 ips
doesn’t it seem like pitch count is always an issue w/ maine even when pitching welll
castillo late covering the bag
Bucs announcers all over it. Routine double play missed. I think they have a point.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
No more booing Castillo
Man, he’s an on-base machine.
Also, I love the shot of Jerry in street clothes yakking it up with Minaya.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
I think
he’d look weirder wearing a suit than a uni
I want him to wear a ratty sweater
Bill Belichick-style
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Street clothes!
We don’t need to see the amorphous goo that is Charlie Manuel.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Jerry has to learn the move
where he turns his cap backwards. Otherwise “Sadly” Alomar Jr will be managing a lot more.
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
Razor Shines should be the emergency manager
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
He actually does look like he's in good shape
Looking more like Jose Reyes than Ramon Castro is always a good thing
Voltron!
C’mon, lads.
"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 9, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions
not a very edgy at bat from delgado
minus 25 grit points
Yikes.
That handle is going to be a pain in the ass to to remember, haha.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
he's a robot!
from the future
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
DW!
Nice hit!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Dub!
He grustled that ball into the outfield.
"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 9, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions
By the way, anyone want to summarize the game so far, I just woke up;
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Jose lead off single, wild pitch, stole third, Castillo single
Dubs RBI single just now to score castillo
Reyes gristled his way to a first inning run,
Mets scored a couple here. Maine looking pretty solid, pitch count high though.
Briefly
Jose got on in the first, got to second on WP, stole third, knocked in by Slappy single. Maine has been decent but thrown a ton of pitches. I assuming you’re watching now, but it’s 3-0.
"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 9, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Guys
Cats, I woke up and turned on the Liverpool-West Ham match about 20 minutes ago. Then I realize, oh crap, the Mets game is a day game today. I turned it on and it was 1st and 2nd, on outs and Delgado had a 2-1 count.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I watched most of the first half of that game
apparently there was no need to watch the second half.
"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 9, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, the second half was interesting
Very competitive.
3-0 Liverpool, FT.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Holy crap
Even Sheffield is being useful.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Haha, I like that.
Is that the new term for a prolonged slump of offensive suckitude with limited to below replacement level defense?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
looks like Jesus had a cousin in florida
or a doctor that didn’t follow mlb rules
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 9, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He can turn Asprin to HGH
sorry, couldn’t resist.
"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 9, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
figures he's DHing, I always thought of Jesbus as an AL kind of guy
all hit no field
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
bloops and ground-ball singles
Given how good Maholm is, this is probably the only way to beat him.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
That's what happens eventually
when you don’t strike guys out.
I like walks and 3 run bombs
but it’s good to see us being able to score this way as well.
and more
another bloop
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Accrding to Stark, the Mets score first too often to be clutch.
"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 9, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, actually it equals it.
But still, when Bosox runs in an inning without recording an out=amount of runs scored for Johan Santana in six starts, that’s a problem.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
that offense has an edge
take out the motor (manny) disable the exhaust (papi) and the thing still runs
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
YES
another bloop RBI single.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Bloops!
nickel and dime these mofos.
"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 9, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions
Hah
double steal+bloop single.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Silence.
I don’t care if it’s some sort of reverse-jinx.
Castro >>>> Santos, no matter what you say.
Let's make this a blowout
so we can give Parnell/Putz/Frankie the day off
Maholm
must have been on his game, sub 70 pitches through almost 4 innings and he’s given up 4 runs? Yikes.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Yup
He’s been sharp. First inning Reyes run and a buncha bloops here.
"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 9, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
c'mon Ronnie
Do you really think Maholm isn’t being “mentally strong”? He hasn’t given up a hard hit ball this inning. He’s just getting horrible luck.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
It's because Maholm didn't go to Yale.
"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 9, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Mississippi State has less grade inflation than Yale
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
SHHH!
Don’t tell Ron
"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 9, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Bases loaded.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Johnny Maine
Grand Slam? Pelf will surely be upset
Maine needs to refuse to take the bat off his shoulders
And let Reyes hit with two outs.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Wow Maine. No making DPs!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
As much as I love Ron Darling
Isn’t it a little weird that he’s some sort of professor of the game when the guy walked the ballpark and could rarely throw strikes consistently?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I'm fine with him teaching the game
I just find him to be sometimes a little overly critical of pitchers for not being mentally tough. The dude can’t talk that much.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
JOSE!
Grission!
"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 9, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
There we go.
Reyes. RBI Machine.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Darn, Luis Castillo did not get it done.
Wait, didn’t he start this inning? We batted around? How awesome.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
5 runs without a single hard hit ball
I’d be ripping my hair out if I were a Pirates fan (and not just for that inning).
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
yup
A change of pace from the usual stuff where they ask you stuff about the Clemente and Stargell Pirates.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
on a scale of kenny rogers to edgardo alfonzo?
Benny Agbayani
I'd say that's closer
to the Fonz than Rogers, yes?
also, I was just messing with you, haha
yes, it would be
Rogers-my most hated Met ever
Fonzie-my favorite.
Benny is in the upper echelon.
I have to put Dubs number one at this point, I believe.
He’s just kinda the man.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
not yet
he still has to catch Robin for #1 thirdbaseman in my book
Ventura was only on our team for a few years, though.
I think if he (and Olerud) had stayed longer, they would be as revered as Piazza and Fonzie.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
well
he only had one good year, but it was a hell of one. Then 2000 was a clutch year.
The grand slam single is my single favorite Mets moment I ever watched live.
It was on my birthday, too.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
my sister's birthday
only reason i wasn’t there. I hate my sister for that. but i was at olerud’s 2 run single the day before.
Grr, Beningo.
And the guys in the booth just gave away the riddle. Way to go, guys.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Gee, I wonder what the answer to that riddle is?
The faceless fan who cheers you and the faceless media that self-righteously condemns you for using steroids to achieve a marginal advantage?
Maholm's got a bat
and to RF!
"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 9, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
Dear God.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Poor Paul Maholm
He has to do EVERYTHING himself.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on May 9, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
That's the first HR to Modells.
That ball really carried, he basically hit that one handed.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I don't mind it too much
It’s still a 5 run lead against the Pirates.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Kyle Snyder starting for bisons today
should i know who that is?
maybe
today, but whats the wind pattern?
It really, really really is.
Where’s Ryan Church when we need him.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Voltron makes it look too easy
"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 9, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
Nice running catch, Beltran.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Nice play, Voltron
This ballpark and Beltran are perfect for a pitcher like Maine.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
I've said it before and I'll say it again.
I would run away if I had the minutes woman as my mother as a child.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
VOLTRON!!!!
DOES EVERYTHING!
"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 9, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
VOLTRON
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
In your face Maholm
That was a “man’s” HR.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
what a bomb
The ball is actually carrying today.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
that was just to keep the streak going
EL CARLOS PEQUENO!!!
Well, that was 2006, honestly.
But this year, at this pace…yes.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Voltron, Dub, and Jose split the vote that year
You can throw Delgado into that too. But Voltron has a chance to top that this year.
If the Cards fall out of contention early enough...
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Pujols
might single handedly keep them in contention.
Ludwick helps.
But they really don’t have much pitching at all, do they?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Cantu hit one there as well.
He hit one into the shift there.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I meant to say he hit one into the second deck.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
DW is so fricken aggressive because he misses hitting lefties so much.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I pronounce it
Bab(a as in Barry)-bip(as in hip
Sheffield yet again
He’s finally stopped trying to swing as hard as he can.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Finally Sheff is getting some lucky breaks on his hits.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
It's less lucky breaks and more staying back on breaking balls and using his hands and wrists
to push the ball into the 3B-SS hole.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
That smoking commercial is really, really, really, really depressing.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I've probably said this before, but
NYS anti-smoking ads make me want to take up smoking.
"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 9, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
There should be a moratorium on the antismoking ads right after Mets wins
by aparkermarshall on May 9, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of that
does anyone know if they still play TCB by BTO
There's a couple
the worst is the one with the black woman who had like 20 amputations
The one right now
beings as an ad for some romantic comedy film and then cuts away to a girl lying in a hospital bed, watching the ad, with a guy (presumably dad) all loaded with tubes. Then it ends with “If you’re not planning to quit smoking, what are you planning?”
Pablum.
"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 9, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
reyes - castillo - beltran
how many other teams 1-2-3 are switch hitters?
Bababooey!
I forgot that guy even existed.
"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 9, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
Haha almost the exact words that ran through my head
"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 9, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Worst first pitch ever
Old ladies throw better than that.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
At least the mayor threw hard.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
http://www.mypartypost.com/watchflashbig/5138/Cincinnati_Mayor_First_Pitch
He really should be impeached for that
oh wow
that’s amazingly bad.
"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 9, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
It'e even better
because the ump threw him out of the game
OH MAN THAT PITCH WAS A STRIKE! COME ON UMP!
(response disproportionate to the score and game’s current urgency)
Good enough, 'Nando!
"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 9, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
That's the kind of play he makes
stumbling bumbling tumbling
Oh lord
Tatis made that an adventure. LOL
1-2-3
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Nice inning
What’s Johnny’s pitch count? Any chance he gets the 7th? Very nice outing either way.
"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 9, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
Ah its 102
Guess not. Still a nice outing.
"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 9, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
102
so he’s probably done. Hopefully Stokes comes in for an innign or two
HAHAHAHA
Brian Stokes is available?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
A short play
(In Omar’s box)
Omar:…And that’s when I told him, “I’ll give you the 3 years, Scotty Boy, but I’m not going a dime over $12 million!”
Jerry: Haha, that story cracks me up every time. Wait. Who’s that warming up in the bullpen?
Omar: I’ve never seen him before.
Jerry: Neither have I. Hmm. I hope Sandy knows what he’s doing.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
He's already at 102
I doubt he comes back for another inning.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Wait, the HP umpire is Tony Randazzo?
Then that is the BEST ceremonial first pitch ever.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I remember Randazzo
used to screw over Tommy Glavine.
I just remember him
making three bad calls at First Base in one game against the Nats at RFK that I believe we ended up losing.
He called two Nats safe who were completely out, and one Met out when he was safe.
Then Willie Randolph came out to argue, and Randazzo threw him out before Willie even got to him.
I LOATHE Randazzo.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Wow
that was impressive catch by Granderson.
"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 9, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions
This Chavez fellow
is impressive.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
No Stokes
Ken Tak.
"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 9, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
Nope
Takahashi in.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Castro also out
tight right quad
"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 9, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
Oh no
Castro has left the game with a tight right quad.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
inevitable
That’s why the guy can’t be a starter. He can’t stay healthy all season.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Boo
bad D, boys.
"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 9, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions
Oh that was bad Beltran
No communication again.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
what the hell is wrong with Beltran?
That’s twice in 2 days where he fucked up what should have been HIS BALL ALL THE WAY.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
The wind is carrying big time
But he should have still been a lot closer to the ball.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
No one touched the ball.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I gotta believe Beltran's having trouble with something at that angle
Two days in a row now and he was moving in the same general direction both times.
"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 9, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Nice catch Sheff!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Nice catch Sheff!
color me shocked.
"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 9, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Gary!
That makes up for Beltran’s boo-boo.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Wow, who thought that would ever happen?
An ugly effort by Beltran and then a great catch by Sheff.
"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 9, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions
My world is tearing apart
everything I know is a lie.
"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 9, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Takahashi
Time for you to get a DP.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Nice K, Takahashi.
That should be the end of the inning!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
magic cards
i used to have a sick green deck
Awesome
"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 9, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Magic the Gathering?
My god, the dork level in here has risen exponentially.
(Also, it’s pretty funny that I remember playing that game before they changed the stupid tap symbol after Revised)
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Yeah, I still think the tap symbol now sucks.
It looks stupid.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Oh c'mon
Nerdy things with ironic relevance are what the internet’s all about. I think its hilarious.
"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 9, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
never played it
I limit my inner geek to Star Wars and sabermetrics.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Your childhood sucked.
(Not really)
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
TaKKahashi!
"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 9, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
Nice work Takahashi.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I think Beltran's mental mistakes (which are piling up out there) in no mans land could be bc he is
collision-averse?
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
That's always a possibility
But this is more of Beltran not communicating with others. He totally did all the motions that he was calling off Church yesterday but he needed to be yelling that he had NO idea where the ball was and then Church could have ran over and caught it.
Today he didn’t say shit and should have hustled over much closer to where Luis was to make sure the ball would be caught.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
No I just think he lost it
That’s what he said about yesterday too, I think there’s something funny about that angle.
"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 9, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The issue wasn't with him losing it yesterday
But him doing all the machinations that he was calling for it and Church saw it all the way.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
That's not what he said
And that’s not what it looked like, Beltran completely overran it yesterday. Church seemed to think Beltran waving his arms was calling for it, but Beltran just had no idea where it was.
"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 9, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Almost makes me forget about Stokes, or lack thereof.
Almost.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Luis Castillo
Was intent on getting a hit and not walking.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Carlos D!
Nice whack.
"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 9, 2009 3:19 PM EDT reply actions
EL CARLOS GRANDE!
Would’ve been nice to get him out and give Murph some real-time reps at 1B
Nice double
now drive him in DW.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Here's something to piss you off.
Free Barnaby (5/9/2009 at 12:13 PM)
Report Violation
“Victorino purposely ran into Reyes and Reyes was called for interference "
Heads up play by the Flyin’ Hawaiian. At least he doesn’t dance about it.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Take a guess.
ESPN, naturally. I mean, I don’t expect differently, but still.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
This is the kind of nonsense
that I expected
by aparkermarshall on May 9, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
When I play the Phillies in 2K9
I can rarely resist the urge to bean him.
"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 9, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Triple!
Dub! Yeah!
"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 9, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions
Bwahahaha
Moss is awful out there.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Yeah seriously.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
13th triple for the Mets
this season.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Delgado
writing in the book.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Hahaha
Sheffield swung so hard and it went about three feet.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
maybe in the 9th
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm really starting to believe
Something is slightly wrong with Stokes. He’s warmed up a few times now, and still Tak in back to back games? I know he only faced one batter but he had to warm up and come in. Stokes must have some little lingering thing, otherwise the whole coaching staff has essentially just decided to completely waste a roster spot.
"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 9, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
holy crap
Henry Owens tested positive for steroids in November? When did THAT happen?
sorry
it was there for the taking
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on May 9, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
aw dammit
Did Gary just call the Santana-Lowe matchup a “battle of aces”?
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
It's official
Brian Stokes died and no one told us.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
First place by Mom's day, bitches!
Make it so, #1.
"It's Father's Day today at Shea, so to all you fathers out there, Happy Birthday." -- Ralph Kiner
Why does Gamechannel die in the 7th...
so often? I’m still seeing 7-1.
"It's Father's Day today at Shea, so to all you fathers out there, Happy Birthday." -- Ralph Kiner
And then Beltran
runs that one down with ease.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
ah yes
Heilman doing for the Cubs what he did for us. It’s nice to have a decent bullpen this year.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Heilman's up to his old tricks
Giving up game winning homers to division rivals.
"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 9, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
In all seriousness
They need to fire the entire Mets medical staff.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
And then he runs that one down as well.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
i think this sudden Stokes obsession around here is hilarious
You’d think Rollie Fingers was being detained in the $itifield Guantanamo Bay bullpen. I mean, what if he finally comes out and gets hammered? What if he is unavailable for a valid reason? I guess its a manifestation of a latent dissatisfaction with Jerry.
My theory? Its like boobies, we want to see them cuz we don’t have them and can’t see them. Thus, Stokes=boobies.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
If he is unavailable
he should be on the DL. He hasn’t pitched in like 11 days
LOL
Though he isnt bad and played pretty well
by aparkermarshall on May 9, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
yall should have meetings
and get a t-shirt printed up!
my suggested motto: "Different Strokes…
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's been unavailable for almost two weeks
We could use the roster spot if he’s hurt for depth, and he keeps on getting used to warm up but then doesn’t come into any games.
Also, boobies don’t have a 0.00 ERA
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
A few points.
*Stokes has a 0.00 ERA and hasn’t pitched since April 28th.
*If there’s a valid reason, he should be put on the DL and let someone who can play be given a roster spot.
*I like boobies.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
It's odd, is all
Stokes pitched well in his first ten appearances (ERA 0.00, WHIP 1.00), and yet has not appeared for a long time. Nothing wrong with wondering what the deal is.
"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 9, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
not at all, i'm just bustin'
but the obsession is what i find funny—where was the love for this guy before? where was the love for the roster spot?
Stokes=boobies.
0.00 ERA in April usually wouldn’t impress too many folks around here.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Yeah I mean
That’s the thing, its beyond weird at this point, its either awful, awful team management, just not using a roster spot like that with a bullpen that was worked so hard in April, or there’s a legit reason. I have to believe at this point, there’s a legit reason, he’s just got some tightness or something and hasn’t been able to get loose.
"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 9, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha +1
Yeah, there’s definitely a legit reason at this point. The irony is in what was maybe his most recent outing, he’d pitched on three straight days, and Gary made a comment about Jerry saying he could go every day and that he has a rubber arm. And even better, it was hard to tell if it was background noise or Gary forgot to flip to mute switch, but you could distinctly here someone facetiously saying “yeah, right” a second later.
"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 9, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think anyone thinks he's amazing
but he certainly seems like a better option than Sean Green. Stokes was solid last year too, don’t forget.
Takahashi is awesome.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
is it wrong
that at first I read “Koo” as in Dae-Seung, and was relieved when it was koosman?
That's too bad
In all seriousness, I’m sure the appearance fees for these old-timers have gone way down.
How are you relieved?
Koosman is a Mets legend. I’d rather it have been Koo than Koosman.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I wasn't alive when Koos was around
but Dae-Seung Koo is an all-time hero.
Wow
Nyjer isn’t as fast as we thought…apparently.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
And the legend of O. Santos continues . . .
"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 9, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
Razor Shines
Just stole an RBI away from Santos.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I love how he says Tatis is always hustling
when he was jogging to second. If he ran hard the whole way he probably gets waved in.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Reed doesn't mind
"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 9, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So this means he's OK
Jerry just hates him?
i told jerry
not to put him in the same doghouse as rex
Reed!
bench gettin’ it done late.
"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 9, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions
Hah
even Jeremy Reed is up for the challenge.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
don't stop believing?
We’re up 8 in the 8th. Who stopped believing?
Mets have set a record
most bloop hits…ever.
Oh wow
Everything is falling in today.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
You should watch the Nationals
At their worst they had Willingham/Milledge/Dunn in the OF. That’s 3 DH’s
I hope we didn't use up our annual quota of bloop hits today
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Wow
The Pirates are getting raped by this spacious outfield.
"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 9, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
How much you want to bet
Stokes allows like 7 runs and doesn’t get an out
Yeah seriously
Lets not bet on that. But I bet he’ll be just a little rusty today.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
So a pitcher with a 0.00 ERA has been relegated to garbage time duties?
Ok then…
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
did Takahashi just do
Live long and prosper?
No, he bowed.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Castillo actually struck out?
Wow. He rarely does that.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
haha
teaching Taka the handshakes before he learns English
uh oh
they’re practicing handshakes in the dugout. ESPN and the Phillies will not be impressed.
"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 9, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
It raised the Phillies heart/grit ratio 5 points
by aparkermarshall on May 9, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
We need a running tally of the teams' heart and grit points.
Like, as a table on the front page.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
the Phillies practice elbowing the opposing infielders
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on May 9, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats fine
As long as the Phillies aren’t teach Matt Stairs to bowl over infielders.
"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 9, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
No time for that
Stairs is too busy getting his ass hammered by all the guys.
"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 9, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
+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
Hahaha oh yeah that's right
"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 9, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Stairs isn't on base very often anyway
usually just HR and Ks
THAT'S UNSPORTSMANLIKE AND DISRESPECTING THE GAME!!!!
Victorino would never do that, he’d just show up the opposition, showboat, and peform borderline illegal/not even close to borderline unsportsmanlike plays.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Thanks to the Blue Jays for having so little patience with him after he injured his leg.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I'm just glad we didn't let him start
He would have been rocked
Wow
we have, what, a dozen soft hits today?
Hahaha
That was awesome.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Delgado with an infield hit
That’s probably more improbable than Maholm’s HR
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Well when the shift is on
I’m surprised it doesn’t happen more often.
The hardest hit ball by the team results in an out.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
I wouldn't be surprised if Paul Maholm killed his entire team in a fit of rage after the game.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
No that out was perfectly clutch
If he got a hit it would have been stat-padding.
"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 9, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm actually quite surprised David hasn't had a grand slam since 06.
This, of course, being because he’s unclutch.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Stop this game!
the Mets are wasting mojo!
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
It must be tough for Stokes
11 days off and you come back in such a high pressure situation
At least we can tell the Mets management trusts him.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
It might be easier to do it in a high pressure situation
Now 11 days off and you’re asked to do boring mop-up duty.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
would you ever consider
pitching in the major leagues “boring?”
Man, Reed is fast.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Wait...
you bring in Reed as a defensive replacement…and put him in Left, not right? WHY?
If Sheffield makes a bad play he won't hurt himself.
Tatis never goes halfsies.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Just throw strikes Stokes.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
booo!
DFA stokes for giving up a double
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
Two down.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
PIITB!
nice one.
"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 9, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
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-
Sandy Alomar Sr.
1-0.
Sandy for Manager!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
Haha the TVants feed I've been watching
just removed the error message window that was blocking my view for 7 innings…just in time for me to glory in Brian Stokes’ appearance!
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
Or, by contrary,
we’ll see him 4 times in next 5 days, b/c, obviously, he has a “rubber arm”.
The Pirates hitters didn't give him enought time
They were ready more than ready for TBGIO
"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 9, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha yes it was
"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 9, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright
On a real roll now, very nice week+ f or this team. Lots of pitching, plenty of offense, the bullpen doing what it was built to do.
"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 9, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
We're beating teams we should beat.
If not for Sean Green, we’re probably on a longer winning streak. ;)
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
True
But wasn’t that one of the writers’ big complaints, and maybe even a legit issue? If there was a personality flaw in this team last year, it was that they could sweep the Phillies and then get swept by a team like the Padres.
"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 9, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely
We have played down to the level of competition many times over the last two years.
We owned the Phillies last year and if not for our Bullpen would have put an absolute shellacking to them in the W-L column. It’s the Nationals and the Pirates and shitty teams that we would be .500 against.
Oh and the god-forsaken Padres. How I hate you, stupid Friars.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
And only 2 of the last 7 wins were from a really bad team
Also beat the Phillies thrice and the Braves twice.
"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 9, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd love to see Thole
But I wouldn’t get my hopes up. He hasn’t played the position for all that long, and he only has a month of experience above A ball. Dude can hit, but I just doubt it will happen. My guess is Cancel comes up and Santos starts most games. Maybe this gets Thole to Buffalo though? They could really use another bat to help F-Mart out.
"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 9, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus getting Thole some experience
Catching more veteran pitching could only help, IMO.
"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 9, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
He would
He’s also a good plate discipline guy, a nice contrast to Santos. But they’re not gonna do it, I’ll almost guarantee it. Not because of his bat, but just because they don’t want to trust catching duties to someone so inexperienced.
"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 9, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
You can call the Mets buttered
because they are on a ROLL
Hahaha.
That is awful.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
They did hit lots of balls hard
Beltran’s bomb was absolutely crushed, and Delgado’s double was raked. They just had lots and lots of extra baserunners from weak hits 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 9, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
just turned on Fox, and the Rays committed obstruction. But Pedrioa didn’t have to rape Bartlett
What happened.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
bartlett went over to cover second
just as pedo was rounding the bag, he ran smack into bartlett and fell down. but then the rays threw the ball away so it ended up not mattering.
Edge Formula
Edge = Number of players under 5’9 + Number of White guys w/ Goatees
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
Stop talking about edge!!!! And now you’re saying having fun is what they should be doing? BUT THAT’S WHAT WE’VE BEEN SAYING THE WHOLE TIME!!! MAKE UP YOUR MIND MSM!!!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Right, Grissitude has to have winning attitude as one of the variables
by aparkermarshall on May 9, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Heart+Passion+Grit+Hustle+Edge+Attitude=
Grissiedgeartusletude.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Ahh
Watching the replays, the HR Maholm hit was a changeup right on the inner half that was just right at the speed of his bat 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 9, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
At least
Manuel has kept his personal streak of screwing Stokes alive.
I will not allow the denigration of the life essence
Devon
such things are best implied through subtle misdirection
I will not allow the denigration of the life essence
by GenJackRipper on May 9, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good question
I was thinking more along the lines of it taking Sandy Alomar to finally use him.
I will not allow the denigration of the life essence
I for one am confident that Castro is not seriously injured
and that he will be able to continue his regular catching duty
cough
But I don’t blame Manuel for only playing him 3-4 times a week. Santos is bad, but he won’t kill you.
I will not allow the denigration of the life essence
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