Open Thread: Mets vs Yankees
by Eric Simon on Jun 28, 2009 7:12 PM EDT
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Livan's line against current Yankees:
.405/.455/.739 including 9 homeruns in 111 ABs. And yet, I fully expect the Mets to win this one.
well, after
31 PAs on Friday and 30 PAs on Saturday, it can only get better, right?
OK, let's try to salvage this series
and keep Wang from actually winning a game. I have no idea why Murph is leading off, and the lineup sucks in general, but oh well!
"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
Alright Phillips
let’s dance.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
he's sick
where the fuck is nick evans
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Evans is Wilson Valdez minus speed against righties.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
better him than
Fernando “mr double play” tatis
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 28, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap! I forgot about Steve Phillips!
I messed up on the swag. I would never have gone with more than 4 innings if I knew Steve Phillips was broadcasting.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
"he pitches whenever you give him the ball"
thanks joe
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Buck Showalter on Mark DeRosa:
“He’s a baseball player.” Oh, BBTN.
"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
damn
i am glad i am listening to the fan
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 28, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Livan+Citi 4ever
<3
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
can you outjerry jerry?
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
It always makes me happy to turn on the TV and already see...
someone at 2nd with no out. Crap…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
WTF MURPH
"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
wow
we are such a laughing stock
and i have to listen to morgan and phillips
fml.
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
Phillips is so happy seeing this.
God, I hate him.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Hi, I'm a Mets infielder
I like giving runs away!
"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
So the best thing for the defense is to get the sure out
And offenses should be sac bunting. Does anyone else see the inconsistency?
by yellomellojello on Jun 28, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
it's consistent
Jerry doesn’t care about giving up the out, and doesn’t care about getting the out.
"He doesn't make mistakes!!!"
THANKS STEVE
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Thankfully, Chien Ming Wang is going to give up 18 runs today.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Ian Snell, making his first start since being demoted...
struck out 17 batters in 7 innings.
Buy low?
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
He asked to be demoted because he couldn't handle the pressure.
Yes, let’s bring him to New York.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
his FIP is 4.57
he has a shitty W-L and such
it wasn’t pressure. it was blah pitching compounded by useless stats that wrongly indicated he pitched even worse
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
No, no, I agree.
W-L is bullshit. But he LITERALLY asked to be demoted. Like, he wasn’t going to be demoted…but he asked to be.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
well, that might have been the nice way the pirates went about doing it
or maybe he wanted to work on his mechanics and such and didn’t feel like possibly costing his team a game by doing so
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
No, literally, he asked to be sent down due to pressure.
MP3 of Ian Snell explaining his demotion.
Honestly? He sounds mentally fried. “I’m not your pal. Not your pal…pal…”
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
thank you Daniel Murphy
for turning this into a big inning
oh and livan
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
Honestly?
Fuck this team.
"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
you act as if you're surprised that Texeira rocked Livan Hernandez
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Yeah, I shouldn't be surprised about anything
It’s best to keep expectations extremely low.
"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
Low?
what else are they for Livan hernandez?
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Well, he is "our savior"
And I was thinking that maybe they’d have an out by now.
"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 game is going to be 10-8
I’m not worried.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
wait, wait wait
Yankees, who have an offense of like a billion dollars and no crushing injuries, score runs?
oh, and wait, our team, which has a billion dollars worth od DL, sucks?
i’m shocked.
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
The good news if they're down 12-0 after this inning
is that we don’t have to listen to Phillips/Morgan anymore. Silver lining people!
How does Murphy justify staying the big leagues
His hitting does not make up for absolutely poor decision making and defence.
I don’t understand where is this potential ppl keep on talking up?
dropped a simple double play as well. just horrible.
by Outside Observer on Jun 28, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
it makes livans pitches pressurised as well
means he will be out 5/6 innings and that will tax the bullpen for the next 2/3 games.
Evans has to start ahead of murphy.
by Outside Observer on Jun 28, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Murph has been fine at first
That wasn’t a piss-poor decision. It was a gamble that didn’t pay off. It was a close play.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
the dp is questionable but
the throw to 3rd is little leagues.
by Outside Observer on Jun 28, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
God Phillips is retarded
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
this is an inane conversation
sparked by Phillips.
All that stat means is that livan is getting really lucky
and will very quickly regress.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
GAH LET'S OVERREACT AND PULL MURPHY FROM PLAYING FIRST BASE
REPEAT THE FIRST BASE EXPERIMENT IS OVER THE FIRST BASE EXPERIMENT IS OVER
-Omar Minaya
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
it wouldn't be an overreaction, really
we all know his bat doesn’t play there anyway.
Well, yeah.
But it would be stupid in the sense that he’s probably our best option there right now. Better him than Fernando “Cleanup hitter” Tatis.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Evans probably should never play righties, ideally.
And I’d personally like F!, Murph, and Evans to be sharing time at the two positions when Sheff is playing and all playing when he isn’t.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
murphy isn't getting better
he is a very good pinch hitter.
i think his bat is too slow for power hitting. his approach requires a quick bat.
by Outside Observer on Jun 28, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't disagree that ultimately, he's a good bench player.
But you can’t judge his progression and say he’s NOT GETTING ANY BETTER OMG without any real proof.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I don't disagree that Murph is ultimately a very good bench player. I've always thought that.
But you can’t say he’s NOT GETTING ANY BETTER as a decided fact without any real evidence.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
OK let me explain
I think the reason why Murphy has a good approach is because he lets the ball get a little deeper.
That means if its a strike he needs a fast bat to drive the ball.
Because I think his bat is slow he is only consistently able to go the other way. Teams have recognised that and are playing him that way. So to adjust he has been guessing. Thats meant he is not as patient as he was before. Taking away one of his main positive attributes.
So I think the coaches are a bit stuck on how to develop him. Thats why I said he has not improved.
Thats why I think he has even ended up batting lead-off. Where do you play a hitter whose approach is that of a power hitter without the power?
by Outside Observer on Jun 28, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
It is clear to me that throughout this organization there is a shortage of attention to
fundamental skills like catching the ball.
Carlos Gomez?
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 28, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
It’s over.
"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
Sheff!
Come on now.
"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
barf
nick evans where aer you
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
Not playing against righties.
"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 this story.
http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2009/6/28/928610/pirates-and-nationals-to-swap
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Wright
missed some hittable pitches in that at bat. Is there a reason to watch once his at bat is over? God, they are going to make Wang like good tonight, that’s how embarrassing this lineup is. It’s the only way to describe it. Shockingly weak is another way to describe it I guess.
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
Sam Page, I know you're watching...
is the hating of F! in center over with?
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
Gotta give F! some credit
He’s really looked quite good in CF. His routes have been efficient, he’s flashed a good enough arm, and he’s got range to spare.
"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 28, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
Even 1 hit would be nice
When was his last hit, anyone remember?
Phillips thinks the Mets need surprises
Insightful
Ah, yes
Wang getting injured running the bases=National League is a travesty.
"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
How about allowing a player to hit without really playing the game?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Steroids>>>>>>DH
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
These are the same people
who decry the DH when they’re watching an AL game or complain that the game takes too long or whatever. At some point we just have to decide that these guys don’t really like baseball or are too bitter from their own experiences to just sit back and enjoy the game.
"Jeter wins baseball games"
complete with fist pump graphic. Is ESPN trying to induce vomiting?
is this jeter conversation really happening? stop the madness
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 28, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
He may be able to make up for the range through his size. And tran's knees are not going to get any better
With the cavernous Citi RF Carlos could offer a real defensive advantage from that position including the strong arm to 3rd base.
Classic Livan Hernandez
3 up, 3 down by way of the line drive
by yellomellojello on Jun 28, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Indeed
I think he’s retired 7 straight now, but at least 5 have been lined to the outfield.
"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
Fuck
Bad luck.
"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 may be days before we score again
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
we will
score for the ace nieve tomorrow
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 28, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
North Korea!
Nice.
"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
Joe Morgan just mentioned twitter.
As did Steve Phillips.
I’m deleting my twitter and throwing my iPhone in my pool.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
EXTRA
three old semi-retarded baseball announcers don’t understand twitter
and they think they can diagnose the “rash” of hip injuries in baseball.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 28, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon, Tatis
Now would be a tremendous time to stop sucking.
"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
OK
He didn’t hit into a double play, which is about the best we could have hoped for.
"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
Hey fellas
just got in from Softball practice
Did I miss anything big?
"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 think this is the most exciting part
of the game to this point!
"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
Slappy!!!!!
Huge hit.
"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 am still confused by the crooked number next to "Mets"?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
I understand playing in
but not in and WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY off the line
"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
Thanks, Citi.
"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
37
Home runs taken away
"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
Did you guys know that Matt Cerrone anagrams as...
Erect Matron?
Yes!
Awesome play, Fatty!
"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
hell yeah it was
where did everyone go?
"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
ball popped up
Livan charged, but it dropped and he started the double play
"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 was taking a shower.
Then we somehow scored two runs.
I think I’m going to get back in the shower now…
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
I don't know.
But I’m sure as hell going to try.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
I can understand
After last time, I will never view Steve Phillips with anything but contempt.
"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
More fun with anagrams...
Jose Reyes: *
-Joy? Yes, so!
*Carlos Beltran:
-Carnal Lobster
-Carbon Stellar
-Rent All Cobras
-All Corn Breast
Daniel Murphy
-Underplay Him
-Impurely Hand
-Dumpy Inhaler
-Daily Hen Rump
I like Voltron and all...
but from here on out I’m referring to him as the Carnal Lobster
Is A-Rod going to jump up and down in celebration now?
Like he has every fucking inning when he makes a play?
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
And his analysis was crap.
Baseball = Soccer in Joe Morgan’s world
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
In the words of Jon Stewart
“SOCCER, MUST YOU RUIN EVERYTHING?!”
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Well. I'm not getting back in the shower.
But I am going into public to watch this game.
I’m not sure why.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Squid you around?
IK have a question for ya
"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*
"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
Whoops
I left after. I was just asking what you think has changed with Wright. I apparently said something wrong on Pinstripe Alley so I wanted to get things clear for when asked next time.
"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
Ohhh.
Wright’s been robbed of 6 HRs in Citi Field alone that would have been out at Shea. That would give him 10 HRs. That’s not exactly world beater pace, and off his mark, but much more in line with a traditional “higher average, less power” fluctuation that would regulate to the mean.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Now, let's see if Jerry has learned
Stokes should be stretching as we speak…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Well then he should be shining Green's shoes while he warms up
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
And now he should be making a slow walk to the mound to put in whoever was warming.
It’s not fucking rocket science.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
And now he should be throwing.
We don’t have enough offense to give up any more runs.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Jeez
3-1 count, ball right over the outside edge…ball four.
"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
Welcome to Citi Field
Mr. Mark T!
"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
Tatis and Santos have him by a mile
THEY create DP like no other Met
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Speaking of...
Here he is with a man on.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
well,
four blown saves for him this season say otherwise :-)
DP!!!
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
I loved the two shots of Jerry before and after the DP
Before: Hat off looking like he ate a bad burrito
After: I am so smart for leaving a pitcher who threw 14 balls on 18 pitches in the game
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Ha!
That was lucky.
"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
Thug Life, baby!
"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
Joe Morgan on that bunt
“Interesting”?
Dumbest fucking thing I’ve ever seen. If you’re so scared of the guy bounding in to a DP, he shouldn’t be in the lineup.
Puss…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
He's probably coming up right here for F!
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Hey, you're 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
What the hell?
I wasn’t watching for an hour, what is that number next to the “NYM” on the top of th screen. I’m confused.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Number of times I tried to kill my computer after listening to ESPN
Number of Murphy errors
Number of shoes cleaned by Socks
Ah, the joys of being 20 and swinging at pitches over your head
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Ah the joy of sucking and not taking one single pitch
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Omir with 2 out and men in scoring position...
.368/.429
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Well, it would be if the dude could relax and see more than one pitch
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Jerry gets owned again
Totally pointless to go with Santos. Whatever.
Wow 3-2
I turned it off after that Murphy bullshit in the 1st inning to watch the “1000 Ways To Die” marathon. Shocked to turn the game back on and see a competitive contest. Not shocked to see Santos swing at the 1st pitch.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
It's been an awesome game
Livan has been great very lucky since the first.
"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
Santos anagram
Moans, riots.
Sounds about right.
What are the chances Stocks gets in next inning?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
I can see Socks getting 6 straight K's for 2 scoreless innings and we still lose the game
I’m worried the offense wont get even a hit
What an awful week it's been
Did you guys hear that Billy Mays died? He was 50, same as MJ.
"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 ESPN really have to show that.
I hate ESPN
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
here comes the bunt!
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
More meaningless Wins or Saves?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Ohhhhhhhhh my god.
This can’t be happening. How do you make the same mistake again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again…
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
I'm surprised Murph ain't showing bunt
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Must have missed the sign.
"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
You know what?
Play the fucking game!!! Let Evans hit. How many times…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
What we need is some Ecksteins
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Finally
Someone is making sense.
"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 that GRIT!
"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
Isn't it obvious?
Idiots in the front office as well
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
All the way down to the equipment manager (Ryan Socks, I believe)
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Apparantly it doesn't take an idiot to recognize one.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
What’s really annoying is that the formula is set. Like, look at what the Red Sox have done. This shit ain’t rocket science. It isn’t that hard to weigh things for 30 seconds, and figure them out.
the Red Sox win because of Ellsbury, Pedroia, Youk, and Papelbon's GRISSION
Didn’t you get the memo?
Im done with Jerry
I can’t stand him anymore. Why wouldn’t you go to Evans with a man on and no outs. Unbelievable
"when smallball meets fireball, smallball is in trouble"
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
It's pretty much like Jerry...
He said we need errors to get our offense going…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Ugh
We have actually had quite a few opportunities in this game.
"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
And at least half of them I blame on Jerry for not achieving
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
The good news is that we'll be at .500 after this game
That’s like starting the season over, right?
THE PAIN!!!!
At least this is the end of interleague.
Still can’t believe no solid timetable for anyone to come back.
The leadoff man reached in the each of the last two innings
then they bunted, then they didn’t score. I’ve noticed a pattern.
Jerry didn't.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 28, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Seems like the NY media is trying to run Girardi out of town
but give him credit for putting together a competent lineup. Swisher batting 2nd, Gardner batting 8th. If Jerry managed the Yanks, he’d probably reverse those 2.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Haha
Swisher’s tRA+ is 137, better than Santana. I’m just sayin’.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how the NY media likes to
show off their intelligence on that one.
Especially the part where they want Torre back…when they instigated Torre gone.
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Girardi is blowing my mind here
Bringing in Matsui to face Feliciano. I thought LHBs were not allowed to pinch hit against LHPs?
Ransom was the PH before
and he’s just an out anyway, so it didn;’t matter
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Morgan saying starting pitching is the only thing that wins championships
Guess he missed last year wit the Phils?
http://buzztap.com/
Morgan likes to talk a lot of shite.
Last time the Mets were on ESPN he tore into David Wright.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
BRILLIANT
Intentionally walk the right-handed go-ahead run to bring in a right hander pitch to ANOTHER RIGHT HANDER!!!
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
Whoops.
I knew that. I forgot, but I did know that. I still don’t really love the idea of walking the go-ahead run.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 28, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
lol its OK
I don’t understand it either….but I like it!
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yanks are ahead
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Consistently small strike zone.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 28, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
lol at going by gameday....
he caught it kinda low and it hasn’t been a strike all night.
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
nice quick screen capture.
While low strikes havn’t been called, that one is well above the bottom of the zone.
when they were recapping the at-bat
Joe even messed up and said it was a strike, because it so clearly was
Oh, come ON
That’s strike three if the ump is competent.
"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
Jerry looking for a bat to hit Green with?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Jerry's looking for answers in the bat rack.
Not finding any, Jer?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Smart idea
Id there were 2 outs, Id walk Swish, Tex and A-Rod to get to Cano.
Cano will ground out to second
I can't wait till the day comes these bandwagoning Yankees fans go back in the closet.
They really are annoying.
This annoys me so much...
Why do our idiot fans wait until Yankee fans say “Let’s Go Yankees” to chant “Yankees Suck.” Just f***ing drown them out and chant “Yankees Suck” continuously.
http://buzztap.com/
The three games a year I like to hear the Yankees Suck chant and they can't even do it right.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
what happens if the ball and the bat hit the pitcher at the same time?
It’s still a base hit, right?
The way Bruney pitches
seems like he has no clue where the ball is going.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
Joe Morgan has no idea that BABIP is not an achievement
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Come on Sheff hit a bomb here
http://buzztap.com/
Jerry wishes he could pinch hit Santos here
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
tatis will hit into a double play here no question
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
I want to like Tatis
but he’s basically Marlon Anderson right now
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Guaranteed double play coming up
http://buzztap.com/
Jerry got scared off by the lefty-lefty matchup and brought in Omir
Girardi countered with Hughes and Omir hit a lazy weakass flyout.
Can't have a lefty face a lefty
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
nice!
working the walk good stuff. and no double play..
http://buzztap.com/
Come on F!
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Oh, man
The nerves are getting the best of me. I don’t envy F!
"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
Come on F!
A star is born on Sunday night in New York!
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Howie just mentioned short swing
vs. the “power pitcher” Bruney.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
At least Omir is up!
ugh
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
If Santos swings at the 1st pitch I'm gonna hang myself
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Ugh
C’mon, Omir.
"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
If I were Girardi
I’m not bringing in Mo here. Omir obviously only performs in big spots, and MO would just make it bigger.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Ok, I can't take much more of this mess
Let October ger here so I can commence my man crush on John Tavares.
I couldn't read that
as I have four straight glimmering cups blinding me.
What was it that you said?
Oh, the Rangers have won only one cup since WWII.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
no
they actually get to the playoffs………
Sorry it was there.
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
very true
the Islander might have a future tho with Tavares…tho it may be in KC.
We’ll see on the Rangers. They manage to steal Heatley they have the D and the King to contend with.
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll see
if he’s the real thing – everyone scores on the OHL. And the Rangers have at least 3-4 yrs of mediocrity ahead of them. Basically until Redden/Drury/Gomez/Roszival are off the cap.
Tavares is the real deal
He’s got that can’t miss tag on him from everyone. Except some of the bitter press up in Toronto who are upset he’s not a leaf.
He’s gonna look good next to Okposo.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
In all fairness
The Rangers have had the better team. Lundqvist is a world class goalie. Mainly its all him.
They are very blessed to have that guy.
The Isles have decided to build through the draft so it’s gonna be a while before they are up there. At least they are closer to being in contention than any point in the last 15 years.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Congratulations
Your GM is Glenn Sather.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm cool with it
He gets hot chicks.
And Sports Illustrated’s exec of the year.
IN NEW YORK!!!!
Sather has nothing buy overpaid underacheivers.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess having the worst record in the league doesn't count as underachieving
when your roster is the pile of crap that the Isles are throwing out there?
Not when you are REBUILDING
Beats blowing a 3-1 lead in the first round when you are supposed to be CONTENDING.
Finishing dead last when rebuilding through the draft is acceptable at least for year.
Rags= Bigger chokers than the Mets these last two years.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not gonna defend the refs
They screwed us good against Buffalo a few years back.
Not gonna mess with you there. Though your gonna have a hard time blaming them for lost three straight. No excuse for that no matter what.
And I think it was Washington.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I was talking this year
Blowing three – lead =Choke.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
the Caps were a better team all year
and the season series between the two teams bore that out. it was a miracle that the Rangers won three games in that series.
doesn't seem too douchey
three 3s makes a 9.
Im not
just the fact that not one but 2 still exist has my jaw on the floor!
I’ll watch a few Islander games now tho with the team they assembled.
I’ll root against, but they should be exciting. I mean if DP would ever get healthy for half a season, they’d be in the playoffs no problem.
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That's just such a sore point
I can’t believe what a fiasco that’s become with him.
I think the goalie they drafted out of Finland is supposed to be top notch.
For now it’s pretty much Tavares and Okposo and hope for some the D we’ve drafted to mature. That’s about the only guarentee we have.
Sather has to do a better of getting Lundqvist some help.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm having a tough time setteling into this mess
After the high from drafting JT.
At least one team in my sports life is giving me hope right now.
I feels like eons of negativity with both of these teams.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm Mets, Jets, Isles fan
My last 2 years have been depressing
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
To say the least
It’s a never ending parade of suck and underachievement for us.
You and me both, dude.
Not good times.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
I'm not much of a football guy
Mainly Mets and Isles.
by Chickendirt on Jun 28, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
just caught up on this convo – F the rangers. I’m so excited for the Tavares era to begin – I actually have hope for the Isles for the first time since the year they got back to the playoffs with Yashin and Peca before that stagnated.
JamesK, I’m sorry, that blows. I at least am able to balance out the suck that is the Mets and Isles with the Giants. I don’t know what I’d do if I were a Jets fan. I’d probably have to root for Tiger Woods or something.
i'm just Mets and Jets
I watch basketball when the Knicks or Nets are good
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
I love basketball
but growing up I was a huge Jordan/Bulls fan. I never liked the Pat Riley Knicks, but after Jordan retired I gradually started turning into a Knicks fan, at first mostly b/c I liked Allan Houston. I bought my first Knicks paraphernalia shortly after Isaiah became GM. Great timing I have, huh?
No, not tonight
He can’t get 500 tonight.
"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 believe that's already been said.
"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
the good news is that this is
surely the beginning of the end of Omir. Right? Right?
Yeah, let's hope
Of all the 8-pitch at-bats against Mariano Rivera…that was just awful.
"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
The one time you're patient at the plate. The ONE time.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Gameday says ball
looked like a strike from the couch though
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
FUUUUUCK
Oh, God. This 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
Idk who to blame that one on
"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
So here's a question...
Why is Daniel Murphy still here? He’s not really hitting…and he KILLS US on defense. I know he gets a lot of love here, but…really…why is he even on the roster?
PS – He’s cost us another game at this point.
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.
it just fits ZaBlanc's dumbass narrative
No one “gives him love.”
OMG AA SAYS STUFF ALL THE TIME AND THEY'RE WROOOOOOOONG
(listens to My Chemical Romance while twittering)
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Oir Santos wins games
just look at his sig….
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Evans
maybe? At least give him a shot. But I still like Evans in left and Murphy at 1st
"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
For 1B?
Nick Evans, every day. Not that he looked good at 1B yesterday.
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.
You have a point
With Evans up he is basically a Murphy with more pop
"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
if not better
"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 think he's a good PH, backup corner man,
and he needs more time in Minors to learn how to play baseball and stop making stupid mistakes.
But no misplays...
Thanks Jon…dick.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
That looked like a low throw by Wright
contagious?
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Misplays are bad
but even worse in front of Phillips
"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
Yeah
And it seems like it’s been happening more lately (although that could be untrue).
"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
6 of his 19 walks are in the last 5 appearances
Apr 2- 2 BB
Apr 11- 2 BB
June 25-2 BB
June 18-2 BB (loss, BS)
June 16- 2 BB
He’s actually done a pretty good job of getting 2 Ks whenever he walks two…I think 4/5 times.
OK, thanks
So I’m not completely delusional.
"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 YOU GUYS HEAR THAT?!!
GOOD NEWS! Phillips takin the day off tomorrow!
"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
maybe they'll blow this open
and Mo can’t get 500…that is petty, I guess.
I don't think that's true
If I’m not mistaken, if it was a save situation when Rivera entered the game, he gets a save if he finishes it regardless of whether the Yanks might blow it open in the meantime
Saves itself suck
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Correct
If Yankees win 1000-2 and Mariano finishes the game, he gets the save
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
that sucks
Maybe he’ll slip on a banana…maybe the Mets entire strategy should revolve around Jerry planting banana peels all around the visitor’s clubhouse
pitch for the wrong NY team
"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
MO
would have never been “MO” if he pitched for the Mets.
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
OH!
BALK THAT WAS SUCH A BALK
"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
THANK GOD for Reed
If that was Sheff, that was a double and the game is broken open
"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
Reed!
Phew.
One more.
"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
Jerry is getting bamboozled
No respect for his intelligence. Girardi wouldn’t have pulled that with anyone else.
Ha, ha.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
how do you pitch to Jeter?
I actually agree with these morons on ESPN.
I hope he hits a HR
Stupid as shit
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Seriously?
EVEN Phillips and Morgan know what to do!
JESUS CHRIST JERRY!
"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
Watch
Grand Slam
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Im sure you thought the same thing
why the hell do you go 2-0 to someone NOT SWINGING!
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Rivera 2B
Calling it.
"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 my god
Dont you dare walk him
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
HOW IN THE HELL
do you walk Mariano Rivera?
"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
It would make a certain kind of sense
for Mo to get his first career RBI on the same night he gets his 500th save
We're underdogs, remember?
Yeah. :-)
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.
HAHAHA
Mariano Rivera: 1st career RBI, 500th career save.
Congrats!
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
note to self
don’t watch TV or read the papers tomorrow.
So when does Steve Phillips say:
“Ok, I’m a stupid fuck head, maybe that’s why you don’t walk Jeter.”
Nope. He will never say point 2, because he will never admit point 1.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
It's not about
walking Jeter to face Rivera. It’s about walking the bases lodaded and having no room for error and Krod has already walked in runs this year.
The other thing is
they acted like it was 100% certain Jeter was getting a hit againse Krod. Did not know he was hitting 1.000. I mean I know he’s perferct and makes no mistakes but…
Phillips is a stupid fuck head – but you’ve got to walk him there. You also have to throw strikes to an American League closer
But he gets wild.
Walks. Balls in the dirt. He’s already walked in a run this year.
I'm in the middle of moving
just turned my TV back on in time to see this inning – WTF. How in the hell do you walk a guy with 2 career at-bats???
Although, it probably should be noted that this inning is over if the Mets could catch pop ups to middle infielders in the 9th inning against the Yankees
Well
it just shows you that you don;t put closers in non-save situations
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
why?
cause the mets can’t catch a pop up?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
that usually DOES help...
LOL,
Still Id think he;d get out of the inning if no one scored and that was a save situation.
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
that makes no sense
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
if it makes you feel any better
this abortion of an offense wasn’t scoring 1 run against mariano in the 9th, nevermind 2.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 28, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
no, now they will score one run.
but just one.
Yeah, that's what I'm thinking
Although they might also give up and go down on three 4-3 groundouts.
"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
Especially with the three coming up
"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
For you guys watching on tv
are the Yankees actually laughing at the dugout? Or is more like looking at a horrible car accident no one wants to look at..
yea
they are whooping it up. especially a-roid
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 28, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Lucky prick
I’d rather he was persecuted by everyone than Bonds. Instead he’s just another semi-disgraced slugger.
"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 kinda wish the all star break was a month long.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 28, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
Get EVERYBODY back
"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
A positive way to look at this season
It’s really the most “Mets-like” season in recent memory. In 20 years we can tell our kids about the time Castillo dropped a pop-up or Frankie walked an American League closer with the bases loaded in much the same way our parents told us about Marvelous Marv.
Don't forget...
We lost a game because Church missed 3B with no play at the plate. And Beltran decided not to slide a couple times and Castillo decided to collapse into 2B…
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.
The Beltran sliding thing
was the biggest non-story I’ve ever seen. He was injured. Let it gooooooo.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
If he played with toughness
he would’ve slid.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
I just don't understand how that was even a decision.
If you walk him, one of two things happen:
1.) You get to a guy with 1 career at bat
2.) Girardi lifts the best closer ever to get a bat in there (which would never happen)
What the fucking problem????
They had Warthen go out there like there was something to say. Even Cora came in from short to tell Frankie what to do.
Ridiculous…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
if Mo had just been perfect last year
we would not have to watch this 500 thing
...........
"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
Let David get up here
he always seems o get a big hit off of Mo
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Did...did...
Did the organ player just play the “Viva Viagra” theme?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
it was a song before then
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
So how many games
is the defense goint to cost the Mets this year? Thank God they stressed it in spring training.
In all fairness
The defense didn’t really cost us the game. We’ve had SO many opportunities since then.
"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
Between the errors and plays not made
this season. It’s a joke. They have to play perfect defense when they don’t have anyone on the team with even 10 hrs. The yanks can just about field a full lineup of 10_ hr hitters.
MURPH!!!
"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
Confession
I really like Mariano Rivera. The guy is flat-out awesome (seriously, look at his numbers last season – it might be the best season by a closer, ever).
Fuck him
I mean that from the bottom of my heart.
"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
Actually, I don't
He seems like a pretty good guy.
But still…why does he always do this to me…
"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's actually pretty easy to like.
What about Gagne in…04 (?)
I think you mean 03
Gagne had a better K/9 (15.0 to 12.83) but Rivera had a better WHIP, better K/BB, & better ERA+. I’m not saying Rivera’s was definitely the best ever, but it’s certainly the most underrapreciated – hell, Frankie and Lidge got all the press last year, but Mo was better than both of them (by a lot, really). It’s just become so ordinary for him to be awesome that you don’t even notice when he’s awesome even by his own standards
And he has the best plate discipline of any closer...ever.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Check out Mo's 96, 97, and 04 seasons.
Even more impressive.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
and he's supposedly on the decline
at least according to the genius NY media,
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
What a tease
He’ll be closing out horrifying losses 10 years from now.
"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's supposed to be a great guy
I hate that he’s a good guy… makes it harder to hate
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Yup
See my above posts.
I want to hate him so much…but I can’t. His personality seems so un-Yankeeesque.
"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
Replacement Level Cora
To complement Sub-RL Murphy, RL Church, RL Tatis, and RL Reed
by James Kannengieser on Jun 28, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, but according to Francessa
the Mets are getting their leadership from Cora.
that was fun
not really
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Glad this series is over.
I don’t feel terrible. It wasn’t a fair Subway fight. Just need to move on and I think we’ll play better against some NL teams. We can score 3 runs maybe.
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.
we have Omir, Sheff, Castillo, and K-Rod
so, per your sig, we should be winning.
How did we let Chien-Ming Wang win his first game?
He sucks.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by being bad at everything
that’s my analysis
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 28, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
He does.
Mets suck worse right now. Not even 10 hits total this weekend.
I want to be mad at the Mets
but strangely, I keep just hating the Phillies – why do they also have to suck, to give me false hope? If the Phillies hadn’t just gone like 1-10, I would have given up on this season. But noooo, the Phillies are gonna keep us close till the very end. Fucking bastards
True
Seriously, how are we still in this? We were at .500 at this point in like, 2004.
"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
The worst possible scenario is the Mets missing the playoffs by one game
and with all the injuries, people will say what a magnificent job Manuel did to get us that close.
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Oh, man
That would be the worst. I can just imagine the crawl on ESPN: “Jerry Manuel named NL Manager of the Year…Jerry Manuel signed to 3-year extension.”
"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 would give me nightmares
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
F! doubled
didn’t see it but must’ve been nice
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
it was, but his big strike outs weren't
he swings at high pitches and it way overmatched in the bigs
Bright Side:
Wilmer and Marte each with 2 hits
Havens had a double and 2 walks in 5 at bats between a double header
Thole 1-3 with 2 walks
Ike 1-4 with a walk
Tejada 2-3 with a walk
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
Someone said it recently, can't remember who but it was great
Something like “it’s more fun to follow the Mets minor leagues than the Mets”. I think I’ll be making a lot of trips to see the Cyclones this year.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 29, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
whoa, that was weird
when I posted, my “I’ve said it before…” post was before yours, but when I reloaded the page, now it’s after. Strange…
Yeah that happens sometimes
One of the quirks of SB Nation’s live commenting.
Live commenting, by the way, is one of the great inventions of the Internet age.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 29, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
agreed
I used to comment on the game threads at Metsblog – having to hit reload every few seconds and scroll through to find my comments was possibly the only thing more irritating than the Mets
Listening to Stu Scott do soccer highlights
is a close 3rd on the “most irritating” list.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 29, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I've said it before, I'll say it again
Mets Farm system >>>>> Mets ML team, at least in terms of the enjoyment I get from following them
good stuff, maybe someday we'll have a nice core of young good players
oh, wait a second….
Where is Dallas Green when needed?
Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!
by The American Mr.Hockey on Jun 29, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
Mets made Brett Gardner look like Rickey Henderson in this series
Lopez wants it away, and it's hit deep to left center, Andruw Jones on the run, this one has a chance... home run!!, Mike Piazza!, and the Mets lead 3 to 2!!
-Howie Rose
Gary Thorne=Simply the Best!
by The American Mr.Hockey on Jun 29, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
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