Open Thread: Mets vs Pirates
New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates, Jun 2, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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Lineup
Castillo, 2b
F. Martinez, lf
Wright, 3b
Sheffield, rf
Tatis, 1b
Santos, c
R. Martinez, ss
Reed, cf
Santana, lhp
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/#ixzz0HJVAyl1r&B
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Check out my new fanshot as to why Beltran isn't playing tonight
Very disturbing
by EMSfan9 on Jun 2, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I hope to hell that ain’t true.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 2, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Same.
For some reason, the first thing I thought when I heard both Maine and Beltran had flu-like symptoms was, “Oh, shit. The WBC screws us over even more…”
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least according to Cerrone
Maine and Beltran don’t have the same symptoms, apparently they don’t even have fevers, although I actually rather enjoyed his italicized quip about the Mets training staff being unable to read a thermometer. Probably the most entertaining thing he’s written in a while.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 2, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was entertaining today.
He played pitching coach, manager, GM and doctor all in one day.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awful lineup
I don’t even want to watch this game.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, F! is playing.
That’s always nice to see.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramon Martinez is playing...
Let’s take inventory for a moment:
-Beltran has swine flu
-Pagan has a strained groin
-Daniel Murphy: thou art banished from left field
-Church has a hamstring strain.
Why does this team need four middle infielders at the moment? Why is R-Mart still on this roster?
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and Sheff is gimpy!!!
Btw, he’s playing RF AGAIN!
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mets won a buncha games with Ramon
Therefore Ramon = winning player. I call this the Derek Jeter fallacy.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 2, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry punishes players who get too many RBI`s
After Murphy 5 RBI and Valdez 3 RBI, they are benched.
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side, we've got Johan
Duke is no slouch though. Looking forward to a pitcher’s duel, hopefully a 3-1 Mets win in 2:25 or so.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 2, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Got it backwards though. And a few minutes too long.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 2, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Oil Spill slip and fall or something
Were his 3 RBI’s last night too much for Jerry?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 2, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He would replace Reed too if he could
He ordered Reed to bunt, but he got XBH
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope putz enjoys his day off
by watching his red wings lose to sid the kid
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
question
If the Pirates believe that Nyjer Morgan is the best defensive outfielder in the game (and Neal Huntington apparently does believe this), why is he playing left?
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they say "best OF" or "best (LF) OF" in the context?
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Dub!
Hey everyone.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Long, long day of work.
And I once again have to leave the thread early, as I have a softball game in about two hours.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I joined a fall league
Doesn’t start til late July. I’m going to bat with a Sheffield waggle
by EMSfan9 on Jun 2, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
I was thinking of doing a different batting stance every game.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd do that...
but I’d never get a hit
by EMSfan9 on Jun 2, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's why I'm not doing it.
because I can barely hit as it is…
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hit with a Tony Batista stance.
Among others.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When's the last time David homered?
Off Moyer three weeks ago?
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First two balls were hit to the right side.
Who else is glad that Sheffield is playing in RF?
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what other choice do they have?
The injuries and flu are piling up. Sheff pretty much has to play.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has to play somewhere...
This just sounds likes criticism for the sake of criticizing
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No it isn't.
Sheffield’s misplays in right last night cost the team at least one run and perhaps the game. He misplayed the Adam LaRoche 8th inning hit into a double…Hinske would ground out the very next AB.
He should play in LEFT.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we've got a lefty on the mound
In theory, Pittsburgh should have a righty-heavy lineup, so most hits should go to left.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morgan, Moss, McClouth, Adam LaRoche, Zach Duke are all LH
Plus Slappy Sanchez loves to poke the ball to RF.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With a Johan on the mound
That may not be the wiser move
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, Johan being Johan
In other words, being ridiculously awesome.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, that swag contest answer is decided already.
Two GB outs.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost a fantastic play.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heh
Infield hit for a guy running like he’s wearing lead shoes
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that Wilson made a throwing motion even though he didn't have the ball.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was pretty funny
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'll do.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tatis will be benched too next game
Because Jerry told him to bunt
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell was wilson doing
he did not even have the ball in his hand
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here we go...
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 2, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Omir
3-run bomb.
Continue to defy reality!
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh....
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ack
No grission there.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
look how hard he ran
setting a good example for the youngsters, obviously
by T Pac on Jun 2, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, Beltran would've hit an unclutch 3-run bomb there
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
thanks for killing the big inning santos
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can someone explain to me
How Ramon M. and Valdez are even still in the same ballpark when it comes to who will be sticking around?
by TBlz on Jun 2, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerry is playing Martinez to give him a shot to see whom to keep, him or Valdez
I’m sorry, but how terrible do you have to be at evaluating baseball players to realize that Valdez is more useful to this team than Ramon Martinez.
Oh, I forgot, this is the team that keeps Schneider and Santos over Castro.
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, but I'm going to say this again for the 8 millionth time
Why do they have to keep EITHER of them? They broke camp with 3 middle infielders!
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Castillo, Reyes, Cora
should be the 3 middle IF. But if a stopgap is needed while either Reyes or Cora is still on the DL, it should be Valdez.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 2, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
But Gary’s paraphrase of Manuel included “When Reyes comes back”.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think,
Jerry may like to have Cora and another MI just in case he wants to give up another game and sit all of our good players at once
by EMSfan9 on Jun 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willie Randolph style
He did that soooo often.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they should ask Cerrone who he likes
He appears to be the de facto GM these days.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're not
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mama LaRoche is crying somewhere
by James Kannengieser on Jun 2, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not after last night
the LaCockroach boys hit us pretty bad
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santana
Man, where would we be without him?
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It it too soon to start the Cy-Tana talk again?
by EMSfan9 on Jun 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no
is there anyone on the planet other than Greinke (in the wrong league) who is anywhere near Johan’s level right now?
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Porcello
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also in the wrong league
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My friend's brother went to school with him.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum, Verlander and maybe Billingsley
But yeah, not many.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't been all that great thus far
by EMSfan9 on Jun 2, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter
BBWA will find a way to give the Phillies an award they don’t deserve.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was weird
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
REED!
I’ll take it.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RAZOR SHINES
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?!?!1
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RAZOR NOOOOOOOOOO
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh jesus
HOLD HIM UP!
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
Shines did stop him but that was not enough. He waved him the whole time and then gave a half-heared hold up.
Tell him to put on the brakes for chrissake.
Razor Shines may be a nice guy and all but the guy is dumb as bricks.
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
last year we didn't run enough
this year too much.
CAN WE GET A THIRD BASE COACH WHO KNOWS WHEN TO SEND PEOPLE!
by EMSfan9 on Jun 2, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now the Little Bit of Luck commericials are even creepier.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looked like Reed stutter-stepped by the late hold sign
and that was the difference
by Mount17 on Jun 2, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow\
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luis saves the perfect game!
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SLAPPY!
awesome!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sick play by Castillo.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
His UZR is negative-the world though.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been pretty poor his entire Mets career.
Well, he wasn’t that bad for that half season when he came over from Minnesota.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johan. Cy-tana.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
that was EFFICIENT.
Thanks to slappy, of course.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We were talking about LF/RF for Sheffield above
Five batted balls to the right side so far.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And no hits
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But still.
The principal of the thing.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheffs been in right the majority of his career
Fernando has been in left for the majority of his corner outfield games. I don’t mind that so much. I think there’s plenty of other things to complain about in front of that.
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
But the “for the majority of his career” thing is kinda a lame reason. Jamie Moyer’s been an effective pitcher the majority of his career.
But yeah, other things to worry about.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ball does come off the bat differently
And I think it would be more important for F! than Sheff at this point in their careers.
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the hardest I've ever seen Luis throw a baseball
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Struck out looking ... and he kept looking
He didnt believe he was just K
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Johan can pitch the eighth inning
on his off days
by Mount17 on Jun 2, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh Wright
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, the Pirates snag everything
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lolwut
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I looked up and saw him pull back a bunt.
threw me off for a second
by EMSfan9 on Jun 2, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was doing a fake bunt. Trying to get Duke to throw a ball.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does our 3-4-5 inning
always seem to be shorter than our 6-7-8 inning?
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because Wright's being robbed at gunpoint offensively
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tatis is battling.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice AB Tatis.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Santos
just swung at something that would have been behind Schneider.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
He has thrown it to the same place three times. And he has swung at all of them
by EMSfan9 on Jun 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's part of the problem with Santos
as pitchers in the ML start to figure him out.
“Throw balls outside of the strike zone.”
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Including IBB
Cause real clutch players do that
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Figure ways to get this guy out."
Heres one: Throw pitches outside the strike zone.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fixed
Here’s one: Throw pitches.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
he can hit freak home runs.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santos>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Castro
Times a bajillion
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
regression is a bitch
We’re going to lose this game 1-0, aren’t we?
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Castro vs. Duke
3 for 7 with a HR.
Would have been nice…
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but but but Santos wins games
with his grission
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, that's enough outta you
Santos is clutch!
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does destroy lefties, which is why he was such a great platoon partner with Schneider.
by twon8 on Jun 2, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but Santos destroys Jon Papelbon!
Or did once, and that’s enough for Omar.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The sad thing is Santos
is still an improvement over Schneider.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap Wright.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DUB!
Nice recovery!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Screw all of this, I want Thole.
Hmmph.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see him next year
maybe that is the plan
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've said this before
but I get the odd feeling Omar doesn’t know he exists.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know you're probably right
they will probably trade him for some middles reliever no one heard of
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy crap
Is this going to be the game?
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
never mind
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side...
we know whom to blame.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freddy Sanchez?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice effort.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Give him an error, Pittsburgh scorer.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Martinez doesn't hustle
ask Matt Cerrone
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it.
I felt like this game was going to be the one.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is saving it for a home game
You ll have to live with “only” 7 scoreless innings from him today
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I just saw the play.
That’s gotta be an error, right?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No it landed in front of his glove
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it hit him right on the glove.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It did.
But of course, there’s no way that could be an error. Just a POS hit.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kind of fitting in a way
considering slappy and dub robbed Pittsburgh of hits.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the sorry state of scorers today
(MLB Scorers need to be employed by the league and rotated around as regular employees of MLB, not employees of the teams.)
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a strong believer in federalism.
But I agree with you.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A "no-walker"
Is far more important to me.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bad luis
castillo is being a pop-up hog. bad for team grission.
by T Pac on Jun 2, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's used to playing next to murph
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone postulated that why defensive metrics were so in love with O-Hud
that Hudson runs all over the place to catch pop-ups.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's one of the big flaws in measuring defensive metrics
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny story
I was at the 2nd to last game of 2007, when Maine nearly threw the no-hitter.
In the bottom of the 8th, with Maine pitching, the little kid in front of my asks his dad, “Daddy, do you think we’ll get to see a no-hitter tonight?”
The woman on the other side of the aisle turns around, gives the kid a death stare.
Like two outs later, Maine lets up that slow dribbler for a hit.
The lady turns at the kid and yells, “Well, I guess we know who to blame!”
It was awkward.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
some baseball fans are just dumbasses
Like the grown men who fall all over each other for a foul ball, no matter who else might get hurt.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
They could just buy the ball for 6 bucks.
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even LaRoche
thought that was strike 3.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But watching the replay
Santos for some god forsaken reason brought his glove down to make the pitch look low.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was just wanted to set up the double play
even though there were already two outs.
by twon8 on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There goes the no-walker.
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable
After that beautiful 0-2 pitch that even LaRoche thought was strike 3, Johan eventually walks him.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
butbutbut
Santos calls a good game!
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright Johan
Nice bounce-back.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, no harm done
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boy, what a line-up we half again tonight!
: (
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Those batters facing Johan
Have a facial expression like they are in the death row
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to tell with Adam LaRoche
… he always has that look on his ugly mug.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 2, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I usually get excited for the Mets turn to hit.
But “DUE UP…R. Martinez, J. Reed, J. Santana” is a buzzkill
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you were saying?
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone here should send a question to "ask the booth"
Keith, why are the Mets such dumbasses that they think that Omir Santos can be a competent major leaguer?
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Keith
why did you three have such an obsession with butt cam.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"the booth" has been polishing Omir's knob for the past few days
I doubt we’ll get an honest answer.
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
WTF-Mart with two terrible swings, and then hits that.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHO
Does Reeeeed think he is?
Honestly.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reed with another nice hit, and dear lord Martinez is slow as fuck.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was at the DC game last Sept. (1-0 Pelfrey loss)
when he didnt’ go first to third when he would have made it so easily. He never goes first to third.
by twon8 on Jun 2, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta give Reed some credit, though
He’s made the most
by TBlz on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha WTF-Mart
Chance for a big time sacrifice.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets see if our pitcher can get the bunt down.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
well done by Johan
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, good bunt!
Now…Luis Castillo is up.
:cries:
I think we will see the first ever 7 man infield.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I actually like Luis up here
not much of a K threat.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, and
from the right side he has some power.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If by some you mean
the smallest measurable amount greater than zero
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the amount he has from the left side.
He can get it to the outfield from the right side.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I so want Castillo and Johan to hit HR this year
Better chances at Yankee Stadium though
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be ready to swing on 3-1. Don't take a 3-1 meatball.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course he takes the 3-1 pitch, be aggressive Luis!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a 3-1 curveball
cut the dude some slack
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
phew
i’ll take the lead
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luis with the sac
nice
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Run slower, WTF-Mart.
PLEASE
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice! Luis!
Great hit.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, great swing.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sac fly!
the one run!
Also, Ramon the Lesser is very slow, or so it appeared on teevee.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good lord
that was the worst slide I’ve ever seen.
I’ll take 1-0, though.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He may not have even have touched the plate with that slide.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slap-rifice Fly!
Yay Luis!
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, R-Mart is slowwwwwwwwwwwwww
So he can’t really hit, he can’t field, and he can’t run. What can he do? Make friends with Omar?
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He must be a Zappa fan
and he likes the song “Run Home Slow.”
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is a MIF that slow?
Oh yea, he’s not really a MIF.
by TBlz on Jun 2, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And dear lord
you can time Ramon with an hour glass.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Jerry doesnt believe in stats lol
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he believe in hourglasses?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything involving measures do not count
He trusts his gut-feeling
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, say F-Mart isn't a hustler after that.
He was almost safe there.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, he's written his name on his shoes, apparently
So Cerrone and company have something else with which to beat him over the head and demand he be traded for Aaron Rowand.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to admit, his hustle there was impressive.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I love the kind. Anything “bad” I say about him is strictly in jest.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might have been safe
if the lettering on his shoes wasn’t weighing him down. How selfish of him.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does that piss him off so much
I dont get it
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Cerrone is a tool
He thinks he is a journalist, he’s really not. He got news out quickly, but he never did analysis.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know
but what is his deal with Martinez writing his name on his shoes. If I was martinez, I would punch him in the face,
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every time I turn around
there’s a guy named Martinez batting.
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OBP-maggots
Castillo has a 3 sac flies and 6 sac bunts.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ramon martinez is hurt
boo hoo
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
NYPost_MetsRamon Martinez went immediately to the clubhouse accompanied by a trainer and has been replaced by Wilson Valdez.
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Replay Fail.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jun 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job Jerry
Equal playing time for Ramon and Valdez, just as promised!
by T Pac on Jun 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't want anyone to get hurt
But hopefully we won’t have to watch him anymore.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Valdez is in the game
Ramon Martinez has caught the sucks. Oh wait, he was born with it.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just saw a replay of that slide
what a moron. I’m sorry but he is just terrible
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a true warrior
He knew the battle was lost, and he jumped on a grenade for the team. We salute you, noble wtf-mart!
by TBlz on Jun 2, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Valdez shows why he is better on the first play
I’m sorry, but if you injure yourself sliding like a drunk, you don’t belong in pro ball.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One more thing on WTF-mart
This is what happens when you rely on old ass AAA journeyman players.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramon Martinez is our trainer's name?
Are we sure he’s not using voodoo on our players?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ramon Ramirez
Sorry.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forget the clipboard.
It’s amazing the Mets trainer can walk around and chew gum at the same time.
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ughhhhhhhhh
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad pitch.
Tie game.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fuckin' A
Who is this guy?
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shit
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are you kidding?
jack wilson is awful.
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice hustle in left field
wtf
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn't read the ball well off the bat
I’ve noticed a lot of guys that grow up playing center field have trouble sometimes reading the ball off the bat.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jaramillo jacked that ball
F-Mar didn’t get a good read on that pitch Cerrone, rip him!
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brutal play by Santana.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf is going on
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it is kind of funny
but it just makes me pissed off right now. Maybe I can laugh at it if they win this game.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually Keith cracking up
leavened the moment for me. I had to laugh with him
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 out with the 7-8-9 coming up
odd time for a rare santana meltdown
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SWEET FUCKING PLAY.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
morgan got ejected
sweet
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
North Korea
Morgan kicked out of the game
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's more like it
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, Nyjer hates McClelland
He was safe.
by jasondg on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awful call btw
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sweeeeeet!
That’s how you make up for it, Johan. Also, bonus points in that Morgan has been tossed.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tie goes to the runner
But it was close enough not to throw your helmet.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do or do not
there is no tie
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo Yah!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morgan isn't a captain
Therefore he cannot argue with an official.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable
DW is screwed.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He can't get a single break.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man
our offense is just pathetic at the moment. i know reyes and beltran are out, but it really makes me miss castro.
even church.
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god
the middle of our lineup is a black hole
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing
Why did I think this offense can score 5 runs
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How long has this Lexis commercial been on the air?
by jasondg on Jun 2, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop elevating the ball, Johan.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy crap
what is wrong with johan?
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His heart's not in it.
He had tickets for Phish at Jones Beach tonight and had to get rid of them.
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 run
in the past 12 innings
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
screw this
we’re going to lose this game and the series
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"get fat" off the weaker teams
more like get shut down
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johan doing his best Putz impression
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johan just fell apart.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
High and right down the middle
Johan is completely missing his spots.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 runs is more than this offense can get back.
$147 million doesn’t buy what it used to.
I’m done for the night. I can’t enjoy this so I’m going to shut it off.
Somehow, a chain of events unfolded that put Steve Phillips in a professional broadcast booth Sunday night so he could rip Carlos Beltran. Try to explain that in any other terms.
by Greenpoint Ian on Jun 2, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Btw, how many batted balls is that to the right side now?
I’ve lost count.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on 'Han, pull it together
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 2, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's cute to play Santos and Ramon Martinez and Jeremy Reed
when you’re playing the Nationals.
But then you play teams with actual baseball players (who still aren’t very good) and you pay.
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This series is a comedy of errors
ugh
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tatis just tried to get up too quickly.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell man
I am getting sick of this awful defense
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am getting sick of this awful defense team.
Fixed.
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This isnt even the Mets
Its some weird AAA team with David Wright.
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why isnt Murphy playing first
and Tatis in right field
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way
Where is Johan’s change.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting a serious case of the gah!

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing play by Santana and Valdez.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's hilarious that Santos didn't swing at that first pitch.
What, not 5 feet off the plate like you like it?
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Omir Santos.
It’s not funny anymore.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It never was.
“BUT, BUT, HE’S SLUGGING SO WELL!!!”
Yeah, let’s just ignore the 30something LD%.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fangraphs had a nice article on Jim Edmunds today.
Link I think he’s got a good point. Lots of writers won’t vote for him. But he SHOULD get in. Look at this 6 year stretch from 2000 through 2005 in WAR: 6.6, 6.3, 7.2, 7.5, 8.4, 6.9. Unfreaking believable.
This brings up an interesting question. Do you think Beltran will get this treatment when he retires? At this rate, I think Reyes may get treated this way too, thanks to Hanley.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why mention stats that the BBWA
will never consider
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see him get in.
Because it’d bode well for Beltran.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Cora was activated today?
Then why isn’t he playing?
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Manuel will want him 8th
to set the table for the top of the order.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 2, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes total sense now that you've explained his reasoning
(yea right)
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reed
3 for 3.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good for reed but
if reed is the only one hitting you have a problem
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, what do you know?
Murphy CAN hit left-handers!
by JohnPeterson on Jun 2, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So all balls hit to RF don't roll to the wall
I’m surprised.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Castillo.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dose anyone have a problem with taking johan
out of the game.i dont
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
.....and we suck again
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Can’t get it done.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our offense
has gone into a terrible shell.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the usual Johan (lack of) run suport + defense errors
Hopefully? lol
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have an offense?
We’re like the Baltimore Ravens at this point.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
We’re missing arguably two of the top 20 players in baseball; our power-hitting 1B is out; and we’re using our third/fourth shortstops, and at least our 4th and 5th outfielders, on a nightly basis.
It’s a AAA lineup. What can you do?
by jasondg on Jun 2, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not have a top prospect list filled with dudes like
“Very athletic, very raw, several years away from the majors”
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Plate discipline should develop with experience"
by James Kannengieser on Jun 2, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
We won’t know how well Omar drafted/scouted until at least 2020.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i rather have the o-dog here
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you use sean fucking green here
no stokes
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Green will be our 3rd pitcher to get +9 ERA
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He actually just looked pretty good
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He lowered his ERA from 7 to 6 something now
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just sayin
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jun 2, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good job green
some runs would help
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wright
whatever you did to offend the Gods, please repent.
"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-
by future on Jun 2, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reba
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
i guess our offense will shut down for the rest of the game.i know johan is god but i blame him for this
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5 pitches three outs
i hate when we play like this
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh well
When the actual Mets are playing wake me.
by aparkermarshall on Jun 2, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this game is setting up nicely
for Omir’s heroics
by T Pac on Jun 2, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He can't hit a HR with nobody on base.
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how dare you
winning players make winning plays, period.
by T Pac on Jun 2, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are you doing jerry?
dose it matter who pitches
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
green was doing so good and you take him out.god jerry i REALLY do hate you
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His gut told him to change pitchers.
Or he just has gas.
by twon8 on Jun 2, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a definite case of

The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Down 3-1, Jerry'd like to use the entire bullpen tonight
by jasondg on Jun 2, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is even using Stokes for that matter
I guess that proves your point
by Michkin on Jun 2, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to use the bullpen
it’s 3-1 and your team can’t get an hit
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So who we got comin?
Tatis, Santos and Exxon eh? That’s a rag tag group of underdogs if I’ve ever seen one.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 2, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't you predict 3-1 in 2 hours and change?
by All Shook Down on Jun 2, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah someone else
I think it was James, unfortunately its backwards
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 2, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
god you suck santos
it’s the fucking buc’s
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least this game has been mercifully fast.
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 2, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jake peavy better beat the phillies tonight
1 run in our last 15 innings
thanks jerry, omar, and swine flu
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 2, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how the fuck do you lose
to the fucking pirates.i love johan but it’s the pirates.as of this moment i’am taking doc over johan in a big spot
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 2, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah losing 2 to the Pirates is ridiculous.
Johan had a rocky game his last outing and that was against the Nationals…..
by dulciusEXasperis on Jun 2, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick game
I haven’t even left work yet. Guess I didn’t miss much though.
by Zwill on Jun 2, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GO FLY A KITE
Don’t how else to express my rage appopriately
by cuseindahuse on Jun 2, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs





















