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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers, Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM EDT




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Fernando Nieve

#38 / Pitcher / New York Mets

6-0

220

R

R

Jul 15, 1982



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Fernando Nieve 3-0 4 3 0 0 0 0 20.2 11 3 3 1 9 13 1.31 .97


Braden Looper

#41 / Pitcher / Milwaukee Brewers

6-3

235

R

R

Oct 28, 1974



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Braden Looper 5-4 15 15 0 0 0 0 83.2 92 52 48 17 25 52 5.16 1.40

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So....

why are two of the Mets’ three worst hitters batting #1 and #2? This lineup would score more runs in reverse.

by Eric Simon on Jun 29, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I have no idea why Castillo doesn't always lead off

And seriously, at this point, Brian Schneider should bat 5th or 6th. It’s that bad that he’s a rock in the lineup.

Trying to believe is my full-time occupation.

by Preach19 on Jun 29, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From Adam Rubin

“Reyes is batting leadoff, which Manuel joked was partly because he liked that name atop the order.”

Trying to believe is my full-time occupation.

by Preach19 on Jun 29, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great that he thinks it's funny

Just because we have some injuries don’t mean we should quit.

Perhaps if you want management to go out and get you some players, you should prove to them that you know how to manage them.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Denial is the 1st step of coping with a loss

Though most fans are in the 4th step by now

by Michkin on Jun 29, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Slow down there Eric

Jerry’s only allowed to make one or two corrections a month. David Wright is batting in the top half of the order. That happened in June right? Lets wait until July before we expect him to realize Argenis Reyes sucks. ::facepalm::

"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet

What a fool I was to defy him"

-HST

by Meddler on Jun 29, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A. Reyes leading off?

We’ve reached a new low.

by Reg Dunlop on Jun 29, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jerry is stupidly sticking with his Cora leadoff against righties, Luis against lefties.

even though cora is not even playing tonight, Jerry just remembers positions.

by twon8 on Jun 29, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i thought nieve was a ground ball pitcher

if he is why not put evans in LF.and why is a-ray leading off

by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 29, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this is bad

but I am not really sure its any worse than the others. At this point its like trying to find the best deck chair on the Titanic. Wait till the make up game against the Pirates when Wright will be given a day off.

by Endys Game on Jun 29, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys

Braden Looper

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

His middle name is 'LaVerne'

That still gets to me…I would have called him ‘Shirley’ unmercifully.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His tRA+ is 70

Chinny Wang’s is now 69 after last night. Let’s do it Mets!!!

by James Kannengieser on Jun 29, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Getting shut down by Looper tonight

will just compound the misery.

by Zwill on Jun 29, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell me if this joke is too obscure

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Not in the least

If anything, it’s too mainstream.

by Zwill on Jun 29, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This lineup is

Slaptastic!
We’ve bookended the slappers.

Someone please explain to me Evans can’t sneak into this lineup over someone? I’d rather have him in left, Church in CF and Sheff in RF. No need for Fmart again.

by David G on Jun 29, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Playing a right-handed 4th outfielder against a right-handed pitcher is strictly forbidden

according to Jerry’s “Baseball Management for Dummies” book.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That explains so much...

Joe Morgan has been managing the team for the past year. Somehow it all makes sense now.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looper really looks like

Sloth from Goonies. Dead ringers.

by David G on Jun 29, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wish I could, but I ran out of Blue Point yesterday.

I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!

by R_Adragna on Jun 29, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm at work...

If he does it…I will do it right in the middle of the building.

I feel confident in maintaining my employment.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it July yet?

I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!

by R_Adragna on Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Which has more to offer?

FMart or the QuickieMart?

I’m going with QuickieMart, it doesn’t have 5 tools, but at least you can get a Squishy, and there’s always a chance Apu catches a bullet.

by David G on Jun 29, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What about S-Mart?

I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!

by R_Adragna on Jun 29, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too quick

I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!

by R_Adragna on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy freaking crap

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey

visiting Brewers fan

by ol Pete on Jun 29, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We are broken

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets are going to give up a no-hitter one of these days

I’m ready for doomsday. I bought a lot of water and canned food.

by Michkin on Jun 29, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel strangely confident with Nieve out there.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was looking it up today for some reason

Wright sucks at going to his right but is great going to his left.

by James Kannengieser on Jun 29, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More for his career

He’s improved going to his right the last couple years but is still below average this season.

by James Kannengieser on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Argenis

You’re too old for a boy band, lose the blond hair, pretty boy.

by David G on Jun 29, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck

looks like nieve getting hit hard

by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 29, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play Murphy

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Needed that bad

Nice Murph!

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else sense a 7 to 10 game losing streak coming?

I really do, this will be a long couple weeks to the break. At least it looks like Santana has a mismatch in game 3 here, but that’s it.

by David G on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm convinced

if the Mets give him time, Murphy could be an at least decent defender at a few positions (first, left, second).
But, it doesn’t matter unless he starts hitting the ball harder.

by BlackOps on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Beltran in Colorado to get his knee looked at

Avoid Eagle, CO, buddy

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn i got band from the phillies blog.

by samdaman on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling

that that will be a more and more important phrase around here

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That didn't take long

Those last few games, we would only accomplish that in the 5th

by Michkin on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cough Looper cough

by ol Pete on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Mets made a >10 ERA pitcher look like an ace the other day

It’s still an accomplishment for this lineup to get a hit before the 5th

by Michkin on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atta boy F!

That’ll do

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

jerry's hand is twitching...

he wants to call for a bunt so bad… it’s been almost two innings.

by guy endore-kaiser on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Announcer guy mentions total number of saves, fails to mention Looper was terrible for us *

*was a pain in the ass

by BlackOps on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, we had more than one man on before the 6th inning

So, there’s that.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jerry would bunt for a pat on the butt

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is everybody?

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it’s kind of sad around these parts. Only an F-Bomb can heal us.

by TheBigStapler on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs are losers

They punted Casey McGhee, Mark DeRosa, Jose Ceda and Felix Pie for garbage in return.

by All Shook Down on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

Pie sucks

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...and we're rigth back where we were in the first

Mr. Nieve, I’d like you to meet regression.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh, oh

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk this guy

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was impressively bad.

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you fucking kidding me

he’s not even a shortstop

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh my god

does it matter who plays in the infield they all suck

by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 29, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

Wilson Valdez gets a 6-4-3 there

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

had to go an one up me didn't 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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFU ESPN

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where the hell is "Oil Spill"?

And why did we get rid of him for Pat Misch?

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Buffalo

Because we’re just dumb

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blame our manager for not using the bullpen correctly

Abusing them to the point of having to waste a position player.

by All Shook Down on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Argenis Reyes

really is not a major league player in any way. I remember from last year that his defense was poor. That should have been an error.

by Endys Game on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I mean

if these guys aren’t going to hit at all, why not just get guys in there who can at least field?

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not only do I want Jerry fired ...

I want the Wilpons to sell the fucking team. This is all their fault.

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why?

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Wilpons have done nothing

but open the checkbook for Minaya

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In and of itself, not really that great an idea...

but it could be worse. At least they spend…

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what I'm saying

We could be stuck with Owners who don’t go after free agents

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not in New York we won't

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are not the sharpest tools in the shed

But they make a pretty good financial commitment to the team.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not like they should

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh really?????

That’s why they didn’t admit the mistake made with Castillo and eat his contract? How about signing Perez instead of Lowe? How about not signing a professional LF … Abreu, Dunn, Manny??

And then they build this new stadium which is a Dodger shrine instead of a stadium for Mets fans.

Please

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's more Omar

than the Wilpons. At least the free agent signings

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All they do is sign the checks.

They don’t pick the players. Their only mistake their is giving Omar and extension.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I 100% agree

a rare feat, but yeah. Everything you are saying is spot 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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes they do pick the players

when they won’t sign the check so Omar could have signed Lowe, Hudson, Ibanez/Abreu … etc.

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are you talking about

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you understand English?

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, your not making any sense.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you?

They aren’t the GM. They know nothing about player evaluation.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

comprehensible english, yes

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Omar's on a fucking budge dingbat

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The second highest budget in baseball

He has everything he needs to construct a winner. If he doesn’t, it’s his fault, not the Wilpon’s.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If they chose the players then they wouldn't need a General Manager at all

Not all owners can be Jerry Jones-like

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think you understand how baseball teams work.

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh really ... ?

Please illuminate me

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Omar signs free agents

The Wilpons pay Omar.

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Wilpons pay the fucking free agents moron

Again, Omar’s on a budget.

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They pay them yes

But they don’t scout, evaluate or choose who to sign

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's some budget

Highest payroll in the league

by James Kannengieser on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea they'll just withold the checks!!

Thus undermining the whole structure of the team! Stop being belligerent or you’ll be banned.

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but, the owners don't know who is good at baseball and who isn't

they pay omar for that

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet there are at least 25 or 26 major league GMs

Who wish they had a payroll cap around $150-160 mil.

"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet

What a fool I was to defy him"

-HST

by Meddler on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

omar hasn’t done that poorly trade-wise. i mean, things like heath bell and lindstrom stick out, but no glowing errors.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I'm with you

I don’t think he’s been totally inexcusably horrible, but he’s just outclassed by some of the other mid and major market GMs at this point.

"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet

What a fool I was to defy him"

-HST

by Meddler on Jun 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never mind

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

also knock off the whole Dodger shrine bit

I happen to love the Rotunda and know a lot of Mets fans who do. This whole “Jackie Robinson never played for the Mets” angle is getting old.

by Endys Game on Jun 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was that sarcasm?

If not, um, then “why” to which part (or both?)?

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here is David Eckstein the second

Grission, Jr.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

: (

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This gonna be a long night

by TheBigStapler on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Argenis Reyes???????

How the fuck do bat him first???? Especially after the last 3 games.

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

someone told Jerry it couldn't get worse

and he took it as a challenge

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's playing shorstop

And his name is Reyes, what more do you need?

"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet

What a fool I was to defy him"

-HST

by Meddler on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my god

that was the easiest 6-4-3. just knock it down at least.

why do we just assume that if you are a hispanic infielder you can automatically play shortstop too?

Ramon Martinez, Alex Cora, and now Our-Heinous Reyes

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He may be heinous

but he’s our-heinous.

by TheBigStapler on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There’s no way I was the first to come up with that!

by TheBigStapler on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we know

it’s old

see my post right anove yours here

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

what a gritty grounder to shorstop

yawn.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what a job from our 1-2 hitters!

out in 4 pitches!

way to go boys!

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great job Murph

"Never throw a slider to The Glider."

- Ed Charles, No. 5

by The Glider on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

can we get on base

by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That many huh?

"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet

What a fool I was to defy him"

-HST

by Meddler on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...

Manuel on leading off Argenis: "Just writing Reyes’s name at the top might mean something."

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I find that a fireable offense

He’s not even taking his fucking job seriously. Castillo is such an obvious candidate to lead off and HE NEVER DOES.

by All Shook Down on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck this

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

o.k

the magic is gone

by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

when did we have magic?

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh

it wasn’t magic. it was called extreme luck (BABIP under .200)

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugghhhh

this is not going to be pretty

by aparkermarshall on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just another mets game

bullshit defense and a bullshit line up

by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

eh, maybe

Jeter has been good defensively this year (UZR of .8), so it may not be worth the trouble.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this year, perhaps

but Jeter should’ve moved to 3B as soon as they traded for A-Rod

by JoshNY on Jun 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, i definitely agree

Now, I wouldn’t make the switch. But back in ’04, oh yah.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OLERUUUUUUUUUUUUUD

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murphy could go 0-4 with 4 popups tonight on 10 pitches

And the only mention of him in the Cerroneous postgame notes will be for that last defensive play.

by James Kannengieser on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nooooo

he also made that double play before

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GET TYPING NICHOLS

yes sir

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm always sad when I see Berg having to do one of those postgame reports

Though they are usually at least a bit more entertaining.

"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet

What a fool I was to defy him"

-HST

by Meddler on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Reyes is terrible

murphy is better.

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Cam, do us a favor here and give us a North Korea.

We’re hurtin’ man.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we just play Castillo up the middle

and get rid of Reyes. Our defense would be just as bad

"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

by EMSfan9 on Jun 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We need Valdez back up here...stat

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can't be a worse hitter than areyes

and fielding is no contest

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by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it sad

how we’re forced to pine for a fucking replacement player?

by Zwill on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another dreadful night I suppose

Whatever, I’ll just watch the Golden Girls Summer Marathon. Much more entertainment there.

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 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's crazy

It’s almost as if terrible injuries + medicore pitching staff + incompotent manager = losing?

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow who’d have thunk it

by cjboyd on Jun 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck

sometimes i really HATE david

by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

grrr

yeah, fuck david wright and his career best 125 wOBA+

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

babip

and when that goes down, he better cut down the on the K’s…which he has shown no real signs of doing.

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BECAUSE!

they’re totally like not honorable and stuff. it’s totally embarassing!

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they're not

but Dubs is striking out at a much higher rate than he normally does. He’s not the type of hitter that strikes out THAT much. Means something is wrong, especially if you buy into the whole “change of approach to put more balls in play” theory.

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

they’re booing sheff for something that happened 17 years ago

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

if Roger Clemens came back to Citi Field in 2017, we’d be on his case.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And we should be on Clemens' case

Clemens is a #%$ and hit our man Piazza in the head.

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 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, look...offense!

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When is Jets training camp?

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mark Sanchez better be freaking amazing

I can’t take much more. Starts end of July, I believe.

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy Mays?

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 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wonka? McCovey?

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like him as a person

but he’s a shitty manager.

by twon8 on Jun 29, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jerry?

me too

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

both

Jerry and Willie

by twon8 on Jun 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They both suck

So it’s a futile exercise. I think Willie’s disdain of Heath Bell is worse than anything Jerry’s ever done.

by All Shook Down on Jun 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't agree w/that

As Josh mentioned, there’s the Stokes situation but also the reliance on scrubs such as Argenis Reyes, Ramon Martinez, Fernando Tatis and Omir Santos, as well as the David Wright batting 5th debacle, and my personal favorite, BUNTATHON 2009.

by Zwill on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

welllll

that was incredibly deflating

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Son of a.....

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.

by AnthonyR on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Goddammit Keith

It’s not “just a little bit high” it’s “just a bit outside”

by JoshNY on Jun 29, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

F!

should be in AAA. I think it’s apparent at this point he’s not ready for the majors.

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm afraid we're going to lastings him

and get angry and trade him because he’s failed, when it’s obvious that he’s just a 20 year old who’s been rushed his life.

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way

He’s Omar legacy. There’s a 0% chance he’s traded anytime soon.

King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president

by Sam Page on Jun 29, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably true

but i also hope we don’t ruin him by letting Jerry fuck around. Again, he’s their 20 year old top prospect, who is just that – a prospect. He has to be playing every day, in a place where he can be both challenged but succeed. This whole playing 4 days a week barely even necessary if he’s going to hit like that – better for everyone if he goes down.

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's been apparent

but there’s just nobody better than him at AAA.

by Zwill on Jun 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He might be a better option at this point

although I don’t mind letting F get PT right now as it may be a beneficial move long term. I can’t argue w/Reed in CF tho.

by Zwill on Jun 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

get picked off first with the bases loaded?

i swear that happened.

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

get replaced by Mike Bordick?

can i do it to myself?

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we suck!

yay!

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

grissiony ground out

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i know we suck and all

but you would think they would just accidentally score some runs.

i love the guy, but wright having 4 homers is getting pretty absurd at this point.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol at all of that

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yawn

wowzers

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well this is the end of my swag contest chances

needed to pretty much get a 100 to catch up (about 40 points back).

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

comical. absolutely comical.

jerry, i hear there’s a bridge in brooklyn…

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck

in the last 2 days, pitchers have 2 rbi’s against us
in the last 4 games, mets have 2 rbis

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oops

we scored a run on friday. still, point basically stands

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

why would you bunt here?

are we assuming the Brewers are stupid like us?

by JoshNY on Jun 29, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

seriously

gkr have fallen into it too. we bunt so much that we expect everyone else to bunt every time

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to start the Fire Manuel watch

Something has infected the entire starting pitching staff. Neive seems to have caught after being here only a few weeks. I can understand the lineup having trouble because of injury.

The starting pitching should still be good enough to at least keep us in the game.

by Chickendirt on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nieve hasn't been "infected"

Nieve just isn’t all that good

by JoshNY on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was probably better before he got a whiff jerry Manuel

Where most of his starting staff never looks prepared to play.

by Chickendirt on Jun 29, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

umm wtf

why didn’t ARGH just throw to second?

that made no sense. that wasn’t a good play at all.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at least he got the lead runner

his momentum was going to third anyway

David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.

by wrightHOF on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah, i diagree

all he had to do was stop and throw to second. it’s pretty easy.

then, kendall is fucked.

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So that guy who sucked, Hardy?

He’s 3-3

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

anda triple away from the cycle

Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...

by MetsGeek on Jun 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs