Open Thread: Mets vs Cardinals
by Eric Simon on Jun 25, 2009 12:22 PM EDT
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woohoo!
go mets!
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
Having Santos play three of four games in this series is so asinine
and where is Murphy? How about Evans in LF instead of humandp?
jerry wants to gets tatis his at bats
even if the guy is a walking double play
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 25, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup
That was my immediate reaction. Evans, Murph and Scheid should be in. Sit Tatis and Santos. Plus, we will lose out on shots of Schneid’s wife. I’m guessing Santos does not have a hottie in his stable.
oh yeah
that lucky son of a bitch.just for a day i wish i was him
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 25, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
livan versus david wells?
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
In a pie-eating contest!
Really, Jerry?
by Prince on Jun 25, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Off to the bar in a bit to watch this one
I am on my last two days of work and, well, I guess it doesn’t matter now if I disappear to watch the game for a couple of hours.
Let’s Go Mets!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 25, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions
Off to see Bloc Party
tonight so won’t catch this awesome head-to-head till it’s on archive later…. looking forward to that! Let’s go Mets!
OMIR!
Let’s get Johan back in the win column!
The 2009 Amazin' Avenue: SCREW K-ROD, SIGN FUENTES! Check it out, K-Rod ERA under 1.00, Fuentes over 5.00. CASTILLO MUST GO! Castillo is hitting .300!! DON'T SIGN SHEFFIELD! Sheffield has been a great signing. OMIR WHO? Omir grand slam! OMIR SUCKS! Omir takes Papelbon deep to win. CASTRO OVER OMIR! Omir drives in every Met run, wins game! EPIC FAIL.
So is Murphy benched now?
Probably won’t start tomorrow vs. C.C., right? Is Sabathia making the start tomorrow? Does Manuel know Murphy and Evans are two different people and not a new switch hitter?
Kevin Burkhardt is calling the game?
I suppose it’s just as well. He likes calling the game more than giving updates, anyway.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
I like how he wanders around the field
One of these days you’re going to see him in bathroom interviewing some drunk guy.
by TheBigStapler on Jun 25, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be great
“I talked to Rocky about the game when I was in the bathroom. Rocky lives in the parking lot, and loves the Mets. He’s a little confused about why the Mets are playing in a different place, but he likes the progress Strawberry is making.”
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Random Socks Tangent
Stokes was throwing a 95-96 mph fastball and a 80-82 mph change-up last night. That has to be a good thing if he disguises it well, right? I think his K-rate will come way up soon.
Whoa
Didn’t look pretty, but a nice play by Fartinez.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Catcher's interference?
Was it Grission’s fault or a crazy swing?
Oh, fuck
That was quick.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
A bit of levity
makes me feel better, thank you.
by TheBigStapler on Jun 25, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
God, I hate Yadier
With every fiber of my being. He probably has that evil smirk going doesn’t he? Can we please deck him once?
Stupid catcher's interference
"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 25, 2009 1:19 PM EDT reply actions
Corra!
Did that really hit him?
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
That's one way to end
Cora’s marathon ABs.
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 25, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions
To be fair
It was a fastball middle/away, perfect location to hit it to LF like Luis likes to do. With Carpenter pitching, you don’t have many pitches like that in an AB.
Why is Castillo hacking at the first pitch?
by northernvatiger on Jun 25, 2009 1:24 PM EDT reply actions
Bah
Bad AB by Churchy.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
That strike 2 pitch to Church
Was a foot outside on GameCast.
the umps last night sucked as well,
and the first pitch to Thurston was a strike as well.
Cards' 8th place hitters
Are dangerous. Even with an .071 avg.
what was the bit about graduation?
i was out of the room
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
Strike Zone
For those watching, is Johan getting squeezed at all? Some of the pitches called as balls have been strikes on MLB Gameday…
by dontstopbelieving on Jun 25, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions
don't take gamecast at face value
he doesn’t look like he’s getting squeezed yet to me.
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 Jun 25, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitch 3 to Thurston
Was about dead center in the K zone, yet it was called a ball.
I want the GameCast job
Just sit there and label where the ball went. You could do that job from home.
You mean gameday?
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
OK
Good play.
Let’s get out of this mess.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Yeah, the first one definitely was.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Santana is playing hurt
I have a feeling it’s a matter of time before he hits the DL.
I think the Mets are keeping a lid on it cause they don’t want to hurt ticket sales.
Really?
He only pitches every 5 or 6 days. And they’re investing a crap-ton of money in him.
Ugh.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Funny thing about that
If the Mets got through June and are still in it, they are gonna be in it till the end. This was the worst of our schedule and the rest of the season is smooth sailing.
Pitching around Schumacker
to get to Albert? Interesting.
the 1st pitch was a strike
it should be 2-2 now
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 25, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
That is what's called
A bad Walk. And the second time in 3 games we’ve done that.
my heart skipped a shumaker!
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
any other met pitcher
and i’d agree
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 Jun 25, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, Howie scared me for a second.
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
Did that graphic show Reyes coming up?
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
R-Heinious?
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 Jun 25, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Bright side on Fmart
At least he didn’t hit a chopper to 2nd?
Jeez
This game looks to be more in the mold of Tuesday than last night. Which sucks.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
This team really needs Reyes back in the worst way
That guy is amazing at producing his own runs.
Carpenter is going kill us today
the Flushing Flailers have no answer
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
So Nick Evans hits a HR yesterday and he gets to start again today?
That’s just stupid-ass short-term results-based thinking. The Mets are so fucking stupid.
Jerry has to be thankful for the injuries saving his job
Then again, his comments in last nights post game just scream “FIRE ME”.
Ridiculous that he goes to the press complaining that his team isn’t that good. Way to get your guys to believe,.
Seriously, though.
There’s no good reason that Evans should be starting and not Murphy. No lefty pitcher, nothing. Just the totally irrelevant fact that Evans got lucky yesterday and got a fat hanging breakingball to hit hard.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 25, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
the guy who says "wear the mustache" is not wearing one
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 dunno
Johan doesn’t look that sharp to me
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 Jun 25, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Molina and his F*#! smirk
i hate all smirking players
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, Ball 1 definitely was
This ump is ridiculous.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
He has missed at least four clear strikes most on an 0-0 count, so very important to get ahead
and the ump is bending Johan over.
how many swings and misses?
3?
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
The only position guy in the lineup who cant hit
Is the guy who JS can throw the good change to. Go figure…
everybody's favorite manager
is chatting with Kevin and Ron!!
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
Ok that was not a strike
poor Omir. the ump must be an AA reader
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
This umpire is in love with Carpenter and hates Santana.
It’s so blatant. He has a “big strike zone” for one pitcher and not the other.
Okay that strike 3 pitch to Omir was way inside
Is Gamecast really this off?
it wasn't "way" inside
but the overhead camera showed it was off the plate
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 Jun 25, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If we're going to be hosed off the sidewalk
might as well make it a 2 hour game.
by TheBigStapler on Jun 25, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
We're witnessing Pineiro Redux
which is accelerated by the ump’s man-crush on Carpenter.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Carpenter is working fast
the Mets need to slow it down, step out, try to mess with his rhythm.
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
Ron Kulpa must be a racist
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
He'll get hurt when Sheets come back
One tags in and the other tags out.
Kiner's Korner!!
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
"Musial"
hahahaha
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 Jun 25, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
the ump isn't making Johan
give up hits and walks to the pitcher
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 isn't
But guess where Ron Kulpa was born and raised?
It never fails.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Ron "Mea" Kulpa?
is an “umpire” no?
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Is he really from St. Louis?
Are you kidding?
The ump
He’s lived in St. Louis his whole life.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
oh shit
he does.then why is he here in a cardinals game
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 25, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
You all are kidding right?
These guys are professionals. Please dont start with the conspiracy theories.
You may be loling
But you’d be surprised how fast some of these guys will pick that up and run with it.
well how do you explain Ron's red face paint today?
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not saying he's fixing it
But I’m not surprised that he’s from MO. He likely grew up rooting for the Cardinals. Another time an ump was favoring the other pitcher, someone here discovered that he was from the same town as the pitcher. He may be favoring Carpenter without even knowing it. (And of course, I could just be reaching.)
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
i agree
Carpenter looks very sharp
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably the case.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
same place Joe Buck and McCarver worship corn?
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
What does it seem like
A Pujols AB is lurking every inning. It’s slightly terrifying.
Ralph Kiner scared of Keith
what is keith doing to the poor old guy
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
can johan throw some strikes?
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
he could at least start them off with one
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
it was a bit high
that ab is why i’m not buying the squeeze theory. though i enjoy that you’re taking it and running with it.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jun 25, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I enjoy that you're such a stubborn dick.
Actually, no I don’t.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 25, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
sheesh, someone's crabby today
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
my internet irony meter seems to be broken
seriously?
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup.
OMIR SANTOS OMIR SANTOS OMIR SANTOS OMIR SANTOS HIGH HORSE HIGH HORSE HIGH HORSE blah blah blah
by JohnPeterson on Jun 25, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
ah its Omir I see
i don’t think you should take it personally. I’m sticking up for the little guy! If I said something about Val, sure.
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
slappy!!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Nice job Slappy
Little to the left of last time, and right through the hole.
"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 25, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions
YES
a break!!
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
His BAPIP Cannot be contained
He meant to hit it there…just kidding.
Force play
Maybe he can drive Slappy in? Somehow?
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
I have the game on gameday
I thought you were being serious. It’s nuts ho many DP’s he’s hit into lately though isn’t it?
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
Exactly
My 4-5 seconds of dread made me appreciate those runs that much more! Thanks homes!
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
Yea.
Reminds me of a joke. In Soviet Russia, a pessimist says to an optimist: “Things can’t possibly get worse.” The optimist: “Oh yes they can!”
by JohnPeterson on Jun 25, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
TATIS!!!!
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
it's hard to believe that we're in this game!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
I've said for years that the Mets don't do a good job of forcing pitchers to pitch
Last night and tonight it looks like they are make St Lou’s pitchers earn their pay check.
Jerry always knows best
lol
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
He's definitely due
Barometer .171 and falling.
Now we need F! to break out of his career-long slump
in a big way
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
I'm surprised Jerry didnt tell him to bunt
I would be even more surprised if F! is completely ignoring the bunt sign
Fernando Martinez BABIP: .203
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
Cmon Lil Nick
we need a big hit
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
Can they give F! a sac on that...
and spare his avg.?
YES!!!
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?
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 I mean that the Mets even have a lead
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's miraculous in itself
that we’ve managed to score three. 15 minutes ago I was bracing myself for another 2-hitter.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
exactly
i didn’t feel hopeful
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
THE STICK!
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
I still can't believe it's Evans and not Murphy today.
Two runs score… awesome. But Murphy will never play again.
No reason they can't both play
Evans plays LF and some RF vs. lefties.
Nick should be in left right now
and Murphy at first base
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
NICK!
JERRY KNOWS BEST ;-)
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
That's what he did his first game in Colorado
3 dubs to right. Good sign.
oh omir
oh well
nice inning!
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
I have to say Nick Evans
Has a much better swing than Murphy. (and better defence) Just seems like a much better overall player.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions
absolutely
Murphy has a great approach. But in my opinion a slower bat. Its almost like a power hitter approach with a singles hitter.
Evans has a quicker bat. He is learning the approach. I dunno how you speed up a swing. something you are born with or steroids.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I would agree
Except murph’s P/PA is way down this year. Not showing nearly the patience that endeared him to us last year.
IMO Murphy is guessing more
To start the swing quicker to hit for more power. Because I think even he realises that there is no point in a great approach if you can’t hit for power. You could be a Castillo and bat lead-off but thats no good cause Murphy doesn’t have the speed.
Thats why I think Evans has much more potential. Because his is swing is better. He can always learn the approach.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
oh man
that 0-2 was close
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
wow things that look dangerous off the bat
just. die. at. $iti.
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
argh! stop SMIRKING
i hate molina
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Good inning!
Things are looking better.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
I think it's seven,
but could be easily wrong
Take that smirk back to the bench, Yadier
You ugly s.o.b.
That sounds like something Jerry would say to Cora in between innings
“Now Alex, I need you to go up there and hack away, we need this inning to be quick so we can get ol’ Johan right back out there. Gangsta.”
what's his pitch count?
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
thank you.
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
asleep in Church
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Cora 0-3
I can’t wait for Reyes to come back.
It kills me to see such loust production from the lead off spot.
Now the Mets are going to plate hacking. This is where having a real manager makes a difference.
Im not sure you can be upset with what Cora has brought
He’s no Reyes, but he’s no W-T-F Mart either.
Before, SNY had the upcoming batters as:
Tatis, F!, and Reyes. I had just turned on the game and was elated Reyes was playing… then I realized it didn’t make sense.
Still, Cora has been real solid for us and is a more than capable backup
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Cora would look a lot better
if he wasnt playing everyday. The sooner we get Reyes (Jose) back the better (obviously) but Cora’s a fine piece of the puzzle.
If scores stays the same
Socks should get another big inning in the 8th. Ride the hot hand, Jerr!
if Johan can get Carpenter
he can settle down
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
Damn.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Crap
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 belongs to church.
maybe he can hit a home run.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions
do we all agree that Concusso should have had a play on that ball?
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
from mlb.tv it sounded poor of the bat
and it sailed over him. it was much better hit than it sounded. just a mistake.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i personally don't think gamecast
can be used to make judgments. i understand why people watch it. but still.
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it always does that
To repeat: it can’t be trusted.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
i think we may agree on this too
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
beltran would have pushed church a little further at an angle.
church is having to cover more ground than he is capable off. He started forward, froze because he thought it was badly hit and the ball went over his head.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
spare you the pain
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
its there now.
It was weird, it showed B. Ryan ball 1 after Carpenter’s AB and everyone on here said “Crap” I was hella confused.
Who's kidding who?
Of course he hit ’im on purpose!!!!!!!!
I just don’t like the attitude of this team . . .
Which one?
As long as
they leave him dancing in the in-game ad bumper, I’ll get my daily fix.
solo HR would be swell 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
Whose a BP subscriber?
Awesome article by Eric Seidman there today on BABIP. Link
"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 25, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions
I am, but I didn't see it
Looks great.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
I usually do one month a year to look at PECOTA early and catch up on the good articles
but is it really worth the (reasonable) 40 bucks when you have hardballtimes, beyond the box score, Fan f’ing Graphs, tango tiger’s the book blog, etc.
Oh, you're a real subscriber
I have the free, lame version.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Yeah its not really anymore
But I keep getting gift subscriptions for my birthday, so what the hell, I do like a lot of the writers.
"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 25, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ralph comes out against Sosa's canidacy
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
candidacy
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 Jun 25, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Kiner is 68th in HR.
And, he, just like the old guys who blame “steroids” for the game changing, is just wrong.
Also, many of his HRs were very, very short.
Where does Burkhardt think the phrase “Kiner’s Korner” came from?
by JohnPeterson on Jun 25, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
johan 100+ pitches.
maybe staying for poo-holes.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
i just think that should be an error
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
went under his glove.
not good. still pujols on 1st no damage.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
could be the damn turning point of 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
by itsmetsforme on Jun 25, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Cora needs a day off
How many games in a row for him right now?
welcome to the METS
FART!!!!
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
f-mart
does a beltran full dive catch.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
Who says F! can't play CF!?
Besides TotalZone last year, 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 Jun 25, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
Meh, I never got that impression
It always seemed like an exaggerated case of the telephone game. No one I read ever called him a below average CF from a tools and instincts point of view. No one said he was stellar, but no one said he was bad either. They just all assumed he was going to fill out eventually and lose a step, which is still possible at 20, but he’s much quicker than I thought he 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 Jun 25, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Right
Even in terms of running the bases, Martinez can burn. I always thought that the whole 5 tool thing was a little bit overblown and he rely was just known for his bat,but I was surprised at just how fast he is when he finally got the call up here.
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
BTW
Sorry for the bad grammar and crappy spelling. This keyboard is all sorts of fucked.
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
LOL, forgiven
Gamethreads, especially day gamethreads, its par for the course. I often reread my comments and I’m like “that’s not the word I wanted….”
"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 25, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
And he has a natural outfielder's running style
Big strides and steady acceleration. As opposed to Jose Reyes, who runs like an infielder, in that he gets low and takes smaller choppier steps and who really explodes with his acceleration and tops out and levels off quicker.
"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 25, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
i like this discussion
i suspect that there’s a lot of unexamined assumptions and perhaps a great deal of bias being brought in when using minor league performance to predict, and even write off players or their abilities.
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 Jun 25, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially with defense, which is only quantifiable in the most sketchy of ways
in the minors. I feel like, what minor league defensive metrics tell us is whose elite and whose a butcher, but very little about the guys who are anywhere in between.
"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 25, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially because scouts are often projecting what
a kid’s body is going to be like in 5 or 6 years, which is more than a little ridiculous, which is the point I was trying to make (and failed at) with my joke.
Makes sense
Lol, there were too many people who actually have that perspective for me to detect the sarcasm ;).
"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 25, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
it was my lame attempt at humor. Because all of the scouts have written him off as a CF at 20.
Ha, fair enough
"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 25, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Kiss My Anthia
Yadier
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
i wish c101
commented during games
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
by jaronson5 on Jun 25, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That would be awesome
“The 8th inning is gut check time.”
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Another AB
Where a we go hacking and don’t approach the plate with a plan.
Lack of plan
or the fact that three AAA players were at bat against one of the top five pitchers in the league when healthy
Either way
no excuse to allow Carpenter these 5-6 pitch innings.
Even more of a reason that these guys are AAA players to make them take a patient approach at the plate. Wait on your pitch.
haven't been able to watch the game
how’s Santana looking? From the boxscore it looks like Carpenter has been more effective except for one inning, but Santana has limited the damage. These are two of my 3 favorite pitchers in baseball, so I’m glad both are pitching well today.
Limited damage is right
He has many of us worried.
by TheBigStapler on Jun 25, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
That's basically it
Carpenter has been amazing except for that one inning (in which most of the hits were fluky/lucky). But no complaints here.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
here comes the rhythm guitarist for Motorhead
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
Murph inserted for his defense!!
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
double swicth
not for any other reason.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
well that was kind of a joke
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 Jun 25, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe not
cause of the so called left hand 1st advantage.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
phew
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
perpetual Feliciano....
caaching
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
Perpetual Pedro!
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
that means
Pujols bats 3rd against Frankie next inning..
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
Just pitch him crap
let em take his base if need be.
No need to pitch him anything in the zone.
Wow
Feliciano has had a long strange journey – I was just looking at his transaction history on Baseball-reference. Drafted by the Dodgers, released, signed by the Reds, traded to the Mets for Shawn Estes, claimed off waivers by the Tigers, released, re-signed with the Mets, purchased by Fukuoka of the Japanese League where he played for a year, re-signed with the Mets again, and now he’s 7th in career pitching appearances, 12 behind Armando Benitez. And the list ahead of him is a who’s who of Mets relievers + Seaver & Koosman.
i wanted him gone with the rest of them
but he’s been pretty good. we’ll see if the overuse affects him in the second half
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 Jun 25, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Burkhardt's thinking about it
Jerrymania!
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Did Kevin Burkhart really just ask if you bunt with one out here?
That’s just disgusting.
"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 25, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions
Especially because then you'd just walk Wright and pitch to the lefty Church
by TheBigStapler on Jun 25, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
why would logic get in the way
of anti-castillo Burkhart
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Forget that
Your line of thinking shouldn’t even go that far with one out. If Jerry didn’t even consider bunting with Slappy, its mind boggling than a human being whose being paid to talk about the game for a living could actually legitimately suspect that was a possibility under any circumstances ever.
"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 25, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
STOPWITHTHEFUCKINGBUNTINGALREADY
With Jerry’s fucking constant bunting, it’s like the Mets batters have 24 or 25 outs per game to do what the opposition does in 27.
With all this "bunt" talk
I’m almost glad that I’m following along on a slow-ass GameDay instead of teevee. I’d just end up throwing crap at the teevee.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 25, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
I was in the process of posting something similar.
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
Two of his kids are graduating from high school.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
I had a 3-2 win in the swag
but I’d be willing to see us score a run here.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
3-1 for me
but i believe i had under 9.5 swinging strikes.
Did i win that?
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
I don't know.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
I love how Wright just takes 2 meatballs
in a big spot
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
i shouldn't have ever doubted him
;-)
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
no way wright swings on a curve for ball 4.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
usually on a upper cut fast ball in.
no i think if that had been a strike he would have taken it.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Has Franklin pitched this series?
Not at all, right? Nice to see that LaRussa is another mgr who saves his closer for a moment that never comes.
Tony LaRussa
great manager, but I hate him for the bullpen crap. Especially b/c guys like Willie and Jerry aren’t smart enough to manage it the way he does
Wait, so he hate him for the bullpen crap
cause you like it and you wish your manager did it like him or you believe he trusts splits too much or slows down the game and you don’t like
a little of both?
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
I dislike it mostly b/c it slows down the game
but since it’s become an accepted part of the game now, I also hate it b/c our managers can’t seem to figure out how to do it correctly
I was thinking that
though honestly i was thinking just ph sheff for church right now… though church is actually swinging well.
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
poop.
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
that sucked
no walk, no fly ball, swung at ball 4. we had them right where they wanted us.
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
swung at ball 4 and ball 5
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
nah, sheff is hurt
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
church told the pitcher his vulnerability
earlier in the count he thought the ump should have called a strike to a fast ball that was off the plate away and up.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
What a bummy job by Church
swinging at balls 4 twice
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
oh my god
that was weird
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
I can't believe no fly ball to the outfield to even just get one home
UGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!
what a joke by tatis
and we waste a huge chance. fastball down the pipe to tatis here.
k-rod, this one’s all yours
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
take one for the team fernando
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
I would love to see a stat
on what percentage of the time the Mets come up with the bases loaded and either strike out, pop out, or ground out.
Someone here do a study
The average runs scored with bases loaded, 0,1,2 outs vs what the Mets score with the same.
Ha, not today
Though I certainly can sympathize.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
Does anybody have a reasonable explanation
why tatis is playing baseball every day? Hopefully Nick Evans takes his spot soon.
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
he used to be good
jerry’s not smart
we don’t have many other guys
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
Lol
yup, that was reasonable enough for me.
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
i didn't even like re-signing him
i blame Omar
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 Jun 25, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh well
I would like to get the swag score right.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
he could never play for the Mets
because the Wilpons would see that picture and assume he’s a giant pothead
i don't think minaya had the bargaining chips
for a big bat.
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I disagree
they are hanging around, just stick with what you have. IF you can get somebody without trading like a certain 8 guys then okay…. otherwise i just wait til the winter
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
Mets batting .208 with bases loaded
League average is .272
K!
One (huge) out remaining.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
my, this is dramatic
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
As a baseball fan
this is where it’s at. Frankie vs. Pujols, 1-run game, 2 outs, 9th inning. \
As a Mets fan, I’m about to wet my pants
strike!
wha?
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
overhead did show it was pretty off the plate
though i thought the same thing
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 Jun 25, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF?!
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
As much as this is an appealing showdown...
if I’m Jerry, I would genuinely consider walking Pujols and pitching to Ludwick.
It was a little low, I think.
Next one was a little inside.
by JohnPeterson on Jun 25, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
walk him
walk him
no macho crap
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
fuck walking him
he can’t beat u. Remember the Castillo game? Mano y Mano fuck all that other shit
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
or jus walk him
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
ahh my agida
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
CALL A STRIKE!
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
k-rod doesn't like pitching around ppl
this loss of control is all macho sh1t
by Outside Observer on Jun 25, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Frankie=John Franco
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
Yadier just swung at a pitch called ball one
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 Jun 25, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate myself
I said in the 8th I was gonna watch till the Mets were done, then go for a run and see the score when I came back, but I couldn’t find my sneaker and then the top of the 9th started and now I’m stuck here watching Frankie lose it…kill me
He didn't lost it
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
whats happening
game day is slow !?!?!?!?!
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
was he outtt???
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
hard to tell since SNY has no replay
and ump was out of position
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 Jun 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
ok well now they show it
he was out
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jun 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
REED all about it!!!
yesss!!!
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
PIITB
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
wow
that was too close. Still, great win, great series. Proof that Reyes and Beltran are just losers*
*sarcasm, but you know that’s gonna be the MSM take
wha happened?!?!?!?!
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
Phew
I’m at work listening on the radio….I just did the K-Rod point to the sky….People are staring at me.
Been there
done that. Worst time was when I did it on the Castillo pop up game…and then all hell broke loose.
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
Phew.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
david wright saw it all the way and nearly peed himself arguing
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 Jun 25, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
And the METS
Actually win a series after losing the last 4!
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
and the hated Cardinals to boot
i hate the cardinals, though sometimes i forget how much.
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 Jun 25, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
NL Central
With Pujols himself held HR-less…He pretty much did nothing all 4 games. One measly 2RBI single.
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
I'm gonna go out on a limb
and say that’s why we took 3 of 4. It’s like holding Lebron under 20 points – you do that, you’re probably gonna win the game.
Well, not anymore
LeBron has Shaq!
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
Yes and they are knocking on the Phillies 1st place door!!!
This is beginning to remind me of 2007 just reversed.
They just need to hang in there
I thought we were dead with all these guys out looking at our June Sched. This is the worst month in our sched.
After three game set with the Yankees it’s smooth sailing the rest of the way.
Yeah, I wanna knock those Phils out. Just hang in long enough till Reyes, Maine, Delgaod and Beltran come back.
nice series win here boys
nice recovery mr. johan
"It's like the old phrase goes.....The balls in your court now Mr.Church, so you take that ball, you dribble it up the court and....................................... get a layup"
- Keith Hernandez
This one of the rare occasions
I will use my MLB.TV subscription to watch a team other than the Mets. Living in Texas makes it hard to follow any NY team.
GO RAYS!!!
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
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