Open Thread: Mets vs Brewers
New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers, Jun 30, 2009 8:05 PM EDT
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nice to se nick
back in the line up
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 30, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
an automatic double play batting 2nd. Cora better have his double-hitting shoes on tonight, he might had the pleasure of being moved to third on a weak grounder.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 30, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nope
Tatis only hits his grounders to SS and 3B
"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 30, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless there's a man on 1st.
In which case he strategically hits them to 2nd.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We must be gluttons for punishment
at least Santana is pitching tonight. And there is always hope when Santana pitches.
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Wright gets some pitches to hit tonight
Looks like they put SOMETHING, if not much, behind him.
This looks like a night where we leave 12 men stranded though.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it looks like there is a chance they will score some runs tonight.
How did they score 6 last night?
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
An extra out
A double from that dude who sells Toyota’s, and some shoddy mop up 9th inning relief pitching from the Brewers.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jun 30, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Split start for Ollie.
I just read that and thought they were serious with that
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johan
If we can get 9 shut out innings out of Johan, and a lot of luck, we could steal this one from the Brewers.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it sad that there are no sure things on this roster?
I was hoping to wake up the morning and read that Manuel was fired and Minaya out the door with him.
I never thought in my wildest dreams that even Johann would struggle here this badly.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johan
I think Johan is pretty much the only player the Mets have who has earned his paycheck. You could count Sheff too I guess.
Everyone else either underperforms, is wildly inconsistent, and/or chokes when it counts.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, I think "choke" is a little overused
Last season with Wagner down and Ayyala closing I knew we were in trouble.
Our lineup really does have holes. Once you got past Reyes, Wright, Beltran and got to about the fifth spot all you had to do whas walk the guy and pitch to the rest.
Down the stretch last year that lost about six or seven games due to the line up holes alone.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh...no.
Shut up.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Wagner out
The team performed as it should have down the stretch.
The Pen blew games and lots of them.
That’s not choking. That’s performing to expectations. There’s a difference.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. Thank you.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are talking nonsense.
Please stop.
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there any way the Mets can get Prince Fielder?
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Omar is looking into Prince Jackson. Close enough?
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leave a trail of veggie burgers leading from Milwaukee to Flushing.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought we would kidnap him
brainwash him with some tofurkey sandwiches and put a Mets uniform on him
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait I thought Prince was back on the meat?
by meigs1414 on Jun 30, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about it.
But I felt it hit too close to being somewhat more awkward.

"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is my favorite Mets game of the year already!
Why, you ask? It’s Wayne Hagin’s day off. Rose and Coleman on the play-by-play. Halle-fucking-lujah.
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes Wayne Hagin is pretty awful
Just fire him and have Howie do the game by himself
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
M'waukee announcers: Burns' strength is he doesn't walk batters
and he walks Cora
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they don't need to worry
Fernando GIDP is coming up
by JoshNY on Jun 30, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's all on Jerry
Way to kill a potential rally, buddy!
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuubs!!!
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa. What was that?
It was like a ground rule double, except it didn’t bounce over the fence. How do they score that?
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jerry's a genius
this lineup is the tops.
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
M'waukee announcers: Wright hasn't been hitting HRs
followed by the high and deep etc. They’re on a roll.
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha...I'm stuck with Extra Innings too.
I hope they say that Santana has no complete game shutouts this year.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a visiting Brewers fan
interloper
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Announcers
The Brewers announcers aren’t that bad actually. Their “casey at the bat” intro was extremely lame though.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Uecker still around or does he just do radio?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind them
after years, I’m getting kind of burned out on some of the things that get repeated.
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Florida & AZ
The Marlins and DBacks have the worst announcers in the NL by far. Honorable mention to Colorado.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
David's first HR in 3 weeks, chance to get some momentum...
But our genius manager is going to bench him no matter what tomorrow… why? Because he said so and he’s a stubborn SOB.
by guy endore-kaiser on Jun 30, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't sit Wright tommorow
after that. Can you?
by njk237 on Jun 30, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You can't bunt and run
You can’t hit Argenis Reyes 1st
You can’t hit Fernando Tatis 2nd
Oh yeah, he’s sitting
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Play the hot bat, Jerry!
Followed by Jerry sitting the guy 90% of the time.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For Example: Mr. Brian Schnieder.
"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 30, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy with the long swing
He’s the reason we had to go out and find lightning in a bottle named Santos. Man I love that short swing!
"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 30, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry
He’s just going on platoon splits.
Oh, right…..
by Mount17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Runs?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we aren't supposed to score those are we?
"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 30, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i feel like E.T.
what are these things?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McGee
seems to like playing the Mets
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How did we ever get Johan?
Johan on the Mets is like Sesame Street, “One of these things is not like the others”.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who or what is this?
that is saying really dumb things?
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I know is that he doesn't like Wright
that fact alone is like Sesame Street: “One of these things is not like the others.”
"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 30, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that made so much more sense in my head.
"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 30, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it's actually Keith Hernandez
that would be funny
by JoshNY on Jun 30, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic fool of a fan
who chooses to hate on our elite, Hall of Fame caliber players.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure.
But I summon the banhammer.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you include
Dubs Wright
King Reyes
Carlos Voltron
Frankie the Closer
with Johan? You should.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"five of these things are not like the others"
Just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frankie...
Yeah, forgot him, he’s been as advertised.
Beltran too, actually. Reyes and Wright haven’t played to their “potential”…Sorry.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're an idiot.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Wright's potential to hit.410?
Otherwise, I thinks he’s firmly there.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wright isn't a "perfect player"
by James Kannengieser on Jun 30, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all know there is only one perfect player.

"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No, no, you misunderstand.
Inherently, Eckstein is not perfect. However, he is able to overcome each and every one of his many flaws to play perfectly. He is fully human, fully God. Basically, David Eckstein is Jesus, while Santos is God.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, thanks for the explanation
I was sure God would be white, gritty and all.
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By potential, do you mean be one of the top 10 position players in baseball?
Oh wait, he’s already there.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
Wright is the greatest baseball player ever in the history of the game. Happy?
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That statement
is more accurate than “he hasn’t played to his potential”
by James Kannengieser on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, man. I see what you did there!
You totally took what I said and raised it to a completely different level, just to mess with me! Dude, that’s some creative thinking there.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make your reservations for Cooperstown already.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a step ahead of you.
I actually snuck in and changed Harmon Killebrew’s plaque with one I made for Wright in my basement.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, I'm confused
I think this is Scotty-sarcasm meant to suggest that you think David Wright isn’t going to be a Hall of Famer?
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's already in...
according to you. So be happy.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are not making any sense at all.
What is your point here? Or are you just fucking around, trying to be an edgy contrarian by attributing insane opinions to everyone else and then insanely disagreeing with them?
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My point
Was tha Johan is the only player on this team that has a ball sack, and who has been as good as, or better than adverstised.
Wright was supposed to be the second coming of god, and so far, not so good.
If you love Wright and think he’s a shoo-in HOF’er, then cool. That’s your opinion.
Saying that it’s disappointing that Wright has 5 HRs is not “insane”.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're barking up the wrong tree for a guy who is hitting .340
and is our only semblance of an offensive threat.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You said Wright hasn't "played to his potential."
Unless you mean that his potential is to become the best ballplayer of the last twenty-five years, he’s already there. Being “disappointed” in Wright is, yes, completely nuts.
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But you're soooooooooo wrong.
Wright should have 11. He’s been robbed 6 already by Citi Field alone.
All people on this team have ball sacks. Even Jeremy Reed (debatable).
And no one expected Wright to be the second coming of God. He’s consistently been one of the best players in baseball over the last 3 years, and is on pace to do it again.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, nope.
He has “2” HR away from Citi Field. So I’m not ready to bring the fences in to accomodate him yet.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, like literally
Wright hit 6 fly balls that would have been out at Shea. His power’s down, but his average is up, and the power isn’t down that much. He’s fine. Relax.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one said that, haha.
Jeez, it’s like you want him to be bad.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, actually...
anon was indignant that I implied that Wright (on pace for 10 HR) is NOT a shoo-in HOFer. The gall of me, I know.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if you don't hit HRs, you're a worthless baseball player?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but,
Wright is supposed to be a power hitter. Especially now that the Mets have no one else capable of hitting a HR besides him.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's exactly why we don't need him to hit for power
If all he did was hit HRs and not get on base then we would be losing games 6-1
"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 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in case you haven't checked recently:
Wright is currently leading the NL in AVG, 3rd in OBP and raw hits, tied for 5th in doubles. How disappointing!
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone call the Hall
and have them kick out Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, and half of the rest of the best players who ever lived.
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look
You’re Wright’s biggest fan, that’s cool. More power to you. Hopefully he’ll lead the Mets to many WS.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why are you even commenting at this site?
Have you read any of the front page content or discussions? If you have, then you’re clearly here to spout nonsense and annoy people.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you talking about?
Relax already. Jesus.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, not smart.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, seriously, I'm interested in your answer.
Have you ever read anything besides the game threads here?
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I want to know is...
your oppinion of Beltran
"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 30, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beltran?
I think he’s been really good. I like him. Why?
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he sucks, he's always hurt
see he’s hurt right now
/proven
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you're such an idiot.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, you're frustrating me.
Because you just don’t know what you’re saying, apparently. Saying he’s a great player doesn’t mean you’re his biggest fan or whatever. Thousands of rational baseball fans in every part of the world would agree.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
I said I hope Wright leads the Mets to many WS. I’m serious.
Do you just want to argue?
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
But if you want to avoid people thinking badly of you, don’t spout ridiculous self serving stuff and then say, “Hey, whatever. You’re his biggest fan, blah blah blah” It just sounds really fake and sarcastic. Don’t do that.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure,
Then don’t call people idiots just because they have a different viewpoint than you do.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That has nothing to do with what YOU do.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not what I wanted to see...
Nice effort by Nick though
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I highly doubt Delgado gets a glove on it.
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jun 30, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes Keith, Santos is 0-12 because he misses Beltran
by James Kannengieser on Jun 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be 0-12 if I had Beltran in my life and lost him, too.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many pitches that half inning?
Four?
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jun 30, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6...here we go again.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6
and Santana took 1/3 of them
"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 30, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This might be giving Jerry too much credit
but maybe Santos is playing tonight to get Schneider’s bat in tomorrow in a day after night game, with the lineup missing Wright.
by Mount17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why would there be no Wright? Day after night thing?
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Manager thing...
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't kid around here...
I think most of us would take him
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He gets really salty with the media
it would be entertaining in NY.
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we have the right guys at the wrong positions
Jerry would make a good media guy (PR) and Omar, a good scout. We just need manager and GM.
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is Jerry's fascination with sitting guys
against tough pitchers. So Wright and Sheff ride the pine 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
by EMSfan9 on Jun 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the phrase "to get Schneider's bat in" makes me sad
Are we really reduced to this?
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's definately giving Jerry too much credit.
but I like the thinking
"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 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm kind of disappointed we didnt try to get Milledge back
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the price is right
Maybe we could have traded Santos…
/I still kind of hate that trade
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow that made no sense
Sarcasm just doesnt translate well on the Internet
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it would be nice if SBN let every site have a second color type
so that would be the sarcasm color
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need a third color for trolling, too
Preferably white.
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or a color for not-sarcasm
Since it happens less often
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to imply that maybe we can trade a lousy catcher for Milledge
kind of like the original trade.
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BIG LEAGUE DEFENSE
by Nick Evans
"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 30, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A true gamer
would have let it hit Kendall
by Mount17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like Evans and Murphy practice this fielding
Catch, throw to 2nd and catch it back at 1B.
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine, I'm sold
Nick Evans until Del gets back…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Derosa would've
had that first inning grounder that Evans missed, easy.
I kid.
by David G on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the reliever the Cards sent over for him
got a lowlight reel of an inning last night. I hope the PTBNL is good.
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another solid outing by Niese
isn’t it cool that these defense-independent pitching statistics can actually withstand scrutiny and like, somewhat reliably predict future performance? I know the jury’s out on science and all, but it kind of holds up in the long run. (see Omir Santos, the Sun rising in the east)
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I love this comment.
Please send it to Jerry Manuel.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Instead of giving Dubs and Sheff a day off...
can we give Tatis 4 or 5…dude needs its and our line-up cannot take him being in it.
Did they ever say why Castillo is not in?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many times has Mex mentioned losing Tatis
As a big blow to the Mets. 40? 60?
Awesome play by Hardy. Could we trade for him and have him play 2nd?
by David G on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There is a SS in AAA who is blocked by him
He’s almost certainly going within the not too distant future.
I always find it intriguing the way some groups really like one player or another and there is a core of fairly intense dislike for Hardy that baffles me.
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't look at me!
I said nothing of the sort.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap
C’mon Johan
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, oh
Come on man
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am now terrified on every pop up these days.
"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 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's tight
plus Santana isn’t getting the veteran calls.
"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 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I thought he had a ballsack
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe the ump is missing his ballsack?
How do we tell who has a ballsack and who doesn’t, anyway?
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hand checks.
John Rocker would recommend it.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tatis knows how to check that
Someone please post that youtube link
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, please. I would like to see this.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Ollie gets back
I think it’s only fair that one the day of his first start, every fan in attendence can line up to do that.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they should audition fans for Roster spots
couldn’t hurt.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate blaimin the umps
but all arounf the calls at the plate have been terrible
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gameday saying the ump is doing ok
I wondered after that sequence to Cameron
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How realiable is gameday strike zone really?
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear that if its calibrated right, its extremely good
I have no idea how anyone knows whether it is or not
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needed that bad...
Braves are up on the Phuckers and Nats are up on the Fish.
We could really use a game.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers have a shrine to the Milwaukee Braves' Championship
Is that like building a stadium to mirror the Brooklyn Dodgers?
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
better that
than a Seattle Pilots shrine
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keith
with the Little Big Man reference. My heart soars like a hawk. Now let’s smoke on it.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Notice that the '57 Braves
didn’t lose Aaron or Eddie Mathews to injury.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This just in
Ryan Church sitting tomorrow because Jerry wants the hot hand in the lineup.
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Church must be those cold guys who never say "good morning"
Even if he hit 5-5, he would be benched the next day.
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I JUST FIGURED IT OUT
Lastings Millegde is gangsta. So Jerry hates Church and Schneider because they came over in his least favorite trade of all time.
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course
but then does that mean that Tatis is more gansgta then Castillo?
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good name
pretty much sums it up.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a lineup tomorrow?
Isn’t wright, chruch, sheff all sitting and they’re playing Stokes in the outfield, Mr Met at first and Argenis Ryes at short? (And DP machine at second!! Yay. Tomorrow sounds like a win!)
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's more ridiculous?
Argenis Reyes at short or Mr Met at first?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 30, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mr Met is perfect for first, he has big soft hands
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like Mickey Mouse
or my friend’s uncle.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe the big head is good for catching
the umps don’t see the strike zone anyway when the mets pitch
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Johan should bean the ump with a fast ball to the head
Just tell the catcher to duck.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evans at least can take the ball to the outfield
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I liked the battle before that as well.
"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 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this stadium is dangerous
floods, night glare, dangerous shadows during the day
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just started watching. How'd we score?
by lstorie1971 on Jun 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
take a guess
You shouldn’t need more than one try.
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the question is
how someone else got on.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah just out of reach of Cameron's
glove in RCF
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
COME ON F!
oh. dammit
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fmart may need to go back down for a spell
I was actually hoping to pick up Milledge if for anyhting to buy this kid a little more time.
He looks to be showing the effects of being rushed.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry has announced we will forfeit tomorrow's game
Day game after a night game….no one available to play.
by Ballonthewall on Jun 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The guy who wins the sausage race tonight
plays thrid tomorrow
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell, I'd take an all-sausage infield over what we're running out there tomorrow.
(waiting for “ballsack” joke…)
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How low can F-Mart go?
There has to be a point where the Mets realize that, maybe, just maybe, he isn’t ready for the big leagues yet
by Syler on Jun 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think they have realized it
its just that there is no one else to bring up
"The Mets have shown me more ways to lose than I even knew existed."
-Casey Stengel
by He'sGotPotential on Jun 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait the mets realize things
this is definately news to me. It only took Omar 2 years to fix the bullpen
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are giving the mets front offfice
WAY too much credit
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as hes playing good defense, you're not getting anything better offensively from the minors
"The Mets have shown me more ways to lose than I even knew existed."
-Casey Stengel
by He'sGotPotential on Jun 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only problem is
who do you play instead?
"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 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The teen age hitting machine still needs tuning up
Someday he will hit, but not anytime soon. Plays a nice CF, though.
by Ballonthewall on Jun 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 hits yesterday
Still 2 more PAs to go today. Not striking out at an ungodly pace. He’ll be fine.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rollins is 0-4
Guess the rest didn’t help. It breaks my heart.
by Mount17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so sad so sad
"The Mets have shown me more ways to lose than I even knew existed."
-Casey Stengel
by He'sGotPotential on Jun 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dy eyes?
Like David Ortiz?
Or maybe someone took his roids away.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's your MVP
I don’t hear him talkin smack these days.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i say
we leave Fernando up, and call up Tejada, Thole, Davis and havens. Tell them guys, we don’t care if you bat .100. Have fun.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how about holt and meijia
and just have a rebuild year
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only works
with new manager. Jerry cant handle that
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
What the hell is it with the Mets and walking opposing pitchers?
by Syler on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johan walked the pitcher. On 4 pitches.
Wait does he look like Rivera?
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Santana is at it again
what’s this, his fifth or sixth pitcher he walked.
"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 30, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another day of the Johann
and no run support.
Even with a depleted line up we shold be able to score more runs against these guys than 2 through four. Brewers pitching is terible.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
we are right to be frightened of pop ups.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW
This team finds new ways to screw up daily
by Syler on Jun 30, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so will this ever end?
i mean, really? will this team ever learn how to not walk pitchers and not drop fly balls?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 30, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johan
dos not hide his disgust with rooie outfielders. :)
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when does johan realize
that one walking the pitcher is dumb, and 2 he has to be the offense
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Growing pains
In the face
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jun 30, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not good
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why walk hardy for braun?
Oh and I was wrong about Mr Met at first. Tomorrow he plays center
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the strangest thing I've seen in a long time
Did he just trip on the grass.
It was actually kinda funny to watch.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Overran it and tried to stop
then kicked up a divot.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Warthen ... my man!
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bout time someone showed some fire
He was really squeezin Johann
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This umpire sucks ass
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Randy Wolf's brother
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
North Korea baby
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In 1986, the Mets were involved in 5 on-field fights. I miss those days too.
by lstorie1971 on Jun 30, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
like the one in cinci
where orosco and mcdoweel alternated between the mound and right field
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at the players we had then
Mex
Knight
Darryl
Backman
Dykstra
Kevin Mitchell
Carter …..
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
have a good on everybody
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Jun 30, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck this shit
THIS TEAM IS A FUCKING JOKE
by Syler on Jun 30, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh no
Why did I turn this game back on?
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was embaraasing
santana freaked on Martinez’s play, then the whole team did.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
We are in deep shit…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good night people
F! had a misplay, but I put this on Santana. 4 pitch walks, awful 0-2 pitches.
by James Kannengieser on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its on Johan
Its on F! (somewhat excusable all in all), and its on Santos. Hardy was toast at the plate, it was a good throw, and Santos completely missed it.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if F! catches the ball
johan is out of this shit
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go, Santos.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we the Bad News Bears?
Wait I think the hit better then us. Buttermaker is definately a better manager
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All except Braun
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
o.k
if we lose because of this.all hell should break out
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How happy is Willie Randolph right now?
by lstorie1971 on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's eating this up .... big time.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johann should bean someone
Situations like this Pedor used to make someone pay by knockin em down.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you feel bad for Santana
but then remember he walked the pitcher and air mailed that throw for no reason
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Santana probably wishes he was back in Minny
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is really sad
We need to find some way to pull out of this. Our heads have been up our asses all year…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One of these things is just like the others
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, exactly.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Minaya will continue to sit on his hands
as the season slowly sinks down the drain.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thing is, not exactly sure what he should do that wouldn't fuck us over in the long run.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First I'd fire Manuel;
And hire a take no shit manager to clean the boogers out the of locker room. Mainly Castillo as I hate his attitude.
Then I might make a deal for an outfielder so I can send Fmart down. This is not a good experience for him right now. He’s been rished and it’s not working.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And what do you propose he do?
"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 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't do much without many useful athletes
I can see killing Omar for his offseason, but he’s playing about the only way to play it right now. First do no harm.
Just about all Omar’d be doing right now is adding payroll or giving away low cost talent. A Nyjer Morgan for Lastings Milledge move could help at the margins but doesn’t fundamentally change things.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes all you can say is that these guys aren't that good...
if they could make better plays they’d be better players. Obviously, Santana is all-world but when you have such little margin for error you start making mistakes that compound an overall lack of talent.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do you think
Santana now has a slight mental block with pitchers? Hard to explain otherwise. Maybe because of Felix Hernandez grand slam. :)
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Johan hurt?
Something just doesn’t seem right lately…
by northernvatiger on Jun 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
even his last 2 "good" starts
he didn’t strike anyone out. Not dominating like he did early this year.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably injured
medical staff haven’t noticed
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or they did notice
and hid it from him and hoped it would go away.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it's better if we rebuild
whats the damn point. We’d still collapse in October
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He shouldn't make a move
to trade young guys is shortsighted and only to get us to buy tickets
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Just let this season play out, and figure it out over the off-season. This team is not “one player away” from anything.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's learning!
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why we should be nice to newcomers
It’s not their fault that everything the NY sports media says is idiotic. Consider how much reducation we’d all need if we listened to John Harper.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willie on FSN Milwaukee now
he’s smiling
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Willie and fuck his smile
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was so used to seeing him looking grim
it was odd to see him smile when he came here
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great at bat omir
when does he leave?
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me...
Or has Santana really sucked since that start against the Phillies in early May?
by Syler on Jun 30, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i can't blame him
this ump is bullshit and F! should have caught the ball
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 30, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has-I hate how everyone always acts like he is stuck with a bunch of bums
he has been part of the problem, not the solution, since mid-May
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from what?
all those complete game shutout’s he’s thrown since he’s been here?
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
but I think he threw a lot of high pressure innings in tight games early, he knows he has little margin of error, his fastball was obviously down, he did throw a lot of high leverage innings late last year, he was injued in spring training, had knee surgery…yada yada. It adds up.
I agree he hasn’t been great. Today it is partly his fault, partly the fielding (well, he made a bad fielding play himself). But I do think he isn’t himself. Just look at him in April and early May to now. And he obviously lost velocity.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope we like
being 2 games under .500
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 30, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's face it guys, this is not a playoff team. A shitty as the NL East is, they might make the playoffs, but they are not a playoff caliber team.
by lstorie1971 on Jun 30, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the current guys on the roster, no
we just have to stay within shouting distance. but there’s little question, this team right now might not be all that competitive in the international league, much less the national league.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's over
I think Wilpon is gonna fire Minaya if this keeps up.
Minaya assembled this mess. He doesn’t seem to have any answers for it.
The conditioning on this team was bad to start the season lookin at some of the injuries.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel the frustration too
and I’m no Omar apologist by any stretch of the imagination, but you couldn’t take this much offense off any MLB team and expect them to remain competitive. We could probably anticipate a less than healthy season from Delgado, but Reyes and Beltran—two of the 15 best players in the game—have been absolute iron men, aches and pains aside.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This team has not one player in the minors ready to jump in.
That is Minaya’s fault.
This manager has trouble keeping the team focused. He hired Manuel. He has sat on his hands as this mess unfloded.
All Minaya’s fault.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all the injuries, no.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jun 30, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok...let's see
Let’s take a team that survived bullpen woes all of last season to barely miss the playoffs.
Said team adds plenty of bullpen help in the off season poised to make a run = playoff caliber.
This said now playoff caliber team loses 3 of its top 4 hitters and two middle of the rotation starters.
Those players lost are replaced by agin has beens, too raw rookies and no better than No. 5 starters and what do you have? A NON PLAYOFF CALIBER TEAM!
Put any and every team in the Mets shoes, even the Red Sox and Yankees and they end up in the EXACT same spot.
"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 30, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the Red Sox
They’re a deeeeep team. They’d play .500 ball.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers Announcers
Talking about Willie as if he’s the greatest manager ever. I hope he takes over the reins in Milwaukee soon and leads them to the cellar.
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yost seemed good till the almost collapse last Sept.
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Collapse < Almost Collapse
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yost had some serious flaws
That collapse wasn’t a unique event either
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry is Willie part 2
neither of em like to do much.
They both discourage their team from showing any fire or emotion.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know we suck, but I would love us to show some backbone just one damn time
Instead of looking at 10 pitches and doing nothing after the other team shoves it up our ass.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
God, this team sucks
Any way I can get a refund on the tickets I bought for July 28?
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they should refund
all the fans money for having to watch this shit
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 30, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's an idea
Well, I do want to see Citi Field for the first time. Maybe I’ll look around and then leave before game time.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know it's bad....
when your team’s announcers talk about how the “baseball gods” are conspiring against you
by Syler on Jun 30, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The whole organization is spooked
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the beard of Steve Phillips!
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jun 30, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did the Mets do to deserve this?
by northernvatiger on Jun 30, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sign Opie to that ridiculous contract
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're on to something there!
by northernvatiger on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It angered Ol' Abner, the baseball god
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two words
Sports Illustrated
"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 30, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The curse of Jeff Keppinger!
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last game I went to was when Maine left with the stomach virus against FLA
I don’t plan to go back this yr. Sad cuz I usually go to 15 a yr. To pay good money to go to Ebbets 2 to watch the Cyclones is not of interest
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Braves just tied the Phillies
Just keep hoping the Phillies continue to lose until we get our horses back …. hopefully.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's our only hope.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously...with half a freaking team I refuse to concede the division to those shmucks.
They are awful. If we’re within 10 at the break, we’re in it.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we need Jose and Carlos back
Aw crap, double play. Ugh.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah if the Phils play .250 ball we should be in a pennant race
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty pathetic, isn't it?
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jun 30, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this season shapes up in similar fashion to 1973.
Mets were in last place as late as sometime in August that year. Ya Gotta Believe!
by northernvatiger on Jun 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not even sure I want it now
Towin a division like this is embarassing also.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the number is .000 ball
since the Yankee series.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we name
everything that went wrong in that inning?
Johan walking pitcher.
Martinez misplays flyball.
Johan walks next batter, i think, on 4, for meat of order.
Throw to santos, is that off-line or did he misplay?
Santana throwing error.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was low
"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 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a tough hop, but he should kept it
in front
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if he managed to play it
It was an out.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jun 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regarding the Santos play
it was both. It was a bad play, but Santos probably should have gotten it (or at least kept it from getting away). So two separate things, basically.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which only adds
to the number of errors and fuck-ups in that inning.
It hasn’t just been the injuries and lack of talent, as bad as that is. This team has been doing shit like this even at full health. well, not quite this bad.
I know it sounds stupid, but they need a good damn tongue lashing. Jerry for all jis gangster talk is mister feelgood. Willie was a worrier. They may need a yeller.
Like in Bull Durham. “Yer a buncha damn lollygaggers.”
Aah, that won’t work. I don’t know. This is about as low as I have ever seen them. They have had worse teams, but I don’t know of i have seen this level of screw ups ever.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martinez kind of got screwed by the field conditions
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he still should have
caught the ball
by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Way to diffuse the situation, Sheff.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he was distracted by David Wright
constantly failing to reach his potential by getting on base.
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't cry too much about home plate umps
If they’re consistent you just have to adjust as a batter… but this guy is giving Burns pitches that Santana isn’t getting.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
since Warthen gave it to him
or before that too?
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
both
Santana has been inconsistent—for him—but he’s clearly been squeezed.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ
How many times has Wright turned a bunt/bleeder into two bases?
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't that bad a throw from my vantage.
I’m not really watching though
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Funniest thing today (humor to get away from such a dismal experience)
I had some Giants fan tell me that Sandoval is a better third basemen than Wright.
I pointed out stats that shows Wright is one of the best all around players in the game.
He had nothing else left to argue and claimed that Wright is roiding cause is HRs are down this year. Claims that the only reason he ahead of Sandoval is becuase of some east coast bias.
This wasn’t just one Giants fan but four of them. Really funny stuff.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good stuff
both guys are having good seasons and both are on my fantasy team
Sandoval <<<<<<<Wright though
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that guy is a crazy hitter
he’s got a lot of Vlad Guerrero in him.
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sandoval is more likely to be the best contestant in a pie eating contest
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I guess if Sandoval played for a team on the East Coast, he’d be hitting .345.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disregard---didn't know he was having such a great season.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Sandoval is a bad player
but by virtues of other stats (like steals, Batting AVg) Wright is clearly much better.
Sandoval has 14 HRs to Wrights 5 but Wright has more RBIs. That alone says a lot.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
I guess he hasn’t cooled off since we played SF. But I’d like to see him duplicate those numbers for another five years.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should just play circus music when we are in the field
Unbelievable
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A professional quality baseball play!!!
WJDHFJDIDDHFHJKK!!!!
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sometimes I wonder how David swings at certain pitches
watching Braun makes me feel better
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun seems to get amped up
He really, really, really, REALLY wants to get a hit. Pitcher throws breaking stuff low and away → K
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why couldn't he throw that pitch in the 4th inning?
by Syler on Jun 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets go Braves!!!
(never ever thought I’d say that)
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we've basically taken all pressure off of Philly
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All right, Evans!
Time to redeem yourself, Fart.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Atta boy Nick
Can we show some life please?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Question
In one hypothetical very agaisnt the odds situation that the Mets win this game, what would be your first reaction?
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to feel like a battered wife whose abusive husband beats the shit out of me and then swears he'll never do it again
by lstorie1971 on Jun 30, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats why my gf always says you love them, but do they love you back
and obviously she is right…..ugh
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha
That’s exactly what my wife says.
by blains2000 on Jun 30, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the Mets case, it's more like the wife is beaten and the wife makes excuses for the abusive husband
“Oh he is just tired, he never did this, he didn’t mean to beat me, he didn’t beat me that hard” =
“Oh it’s poor luck, oh the WBC obviously had no impact, oh the other teams pitchers are soo good …”
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would play Jeremy don't call me Jody Reed everyday
and let Fart play in Buffalo
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beltran
So is Beltran supposedly going to be 100% fine when he comes back? It sounded like he was playing with pain for most of the season, so this is supposed to be cured by two weeks rest?
Is he good to play most every day, run, etc?
by Mex_17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How long is Omir's hitless streak?
by aparkermarshall on Jun 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
14 AB.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate it when these guys go to the plate
hackin away.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since he went 4-4 8 days ago
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 30, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ain't it brilliant that Omar got rid of Castro
I wonder if he has anyother brilliant moves up his sleeves.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We make every scrub look like Cy Young
by lstorie1971 on Jun 30, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's called approaching the plate with a plan
Something we never do.
Most guys get to pitchers in their second or third at bat. Us, we get worse at the game goes on.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Out of the 8 position players
the only quality major league caliber offensive players are Wright and Sheff; you might call Church a bit above replacement quality in his career. Everyone else is a scrub (e.g., Santos) or a kid trying to find his way (e.g., Murphy, Evans, Martinez), or both.
Guys like that can plan but they can’t do… unfortunately.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know the limitations
But Manuel should get these guys to take everything one pitch at atime. Just develop an eye at the plate and go from there.
Stop singing at the second or third pitch. Make em throw strikes.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh...
lot of outs in this lineup.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewers
Tigers brought up Figaro from AA, he handled them – something like 2 runs in 6 innings. He pitched against the Astros got incinerated and was sent back down, probably never to be seen again. Giants brought up a AAA guy, Sadowski who shut them out. Neither is a top prospect. Hey, you guys brought up the old Brewers guy, whats his name, who won and is I don’t know where.
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah when you see Burns v.s. Santana
its an obvious Brewers win right?
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is when you see
that Burns has a chance for his first career win.
by blains2000 on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"a chance for the team to give him a W"
is Keith drunk or just bored?
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching this team night after night is enough to drive the founder of AA to drink
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean Eric?
I’m pretty sure he’s drinking already.
by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I should have said something
because now it looks like I’m just second-guessing, but why throw Johan out for another inning of torture?
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, I can see Johan is getting in line for his 10th W
can they just admit he’s hurt and get done with it already. He’s topping out at 90
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate thinking this but it feels like our offseason begins now
gonna be a long cold winter.
In 06 I had so much hope for this team. They really do like to rip your heart out and stomp it to little bits and pieces.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd feel that way except that look at the other teams in the NL
after the Dodgers there are teams that are completely healthy playing barely better ball in the last 20 games than the Mets. As crappy as we are, if we can just avoid the 6-10 game losing streak, nobody other than LA scares me in the NL.
And nobody other than Chicago has been even remotely as injured. We’ll get some of our guys back and other teams will get some of their guys hurt. But this is the season through the All-Star break. We can’t completely toss it in.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now, I'm concerned we won't get our guys back
by Michkin on Jun 30, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And not without cause
It sounds like Beltran will be back.; a bone bruise is just a matter of time.
Reyes I’m really concerned about… when you start saying hamstring tear I just don’t know.
I anticipate that Maine will be back, but obviously you just don’t know.
If they don’t come back this is at best a .500 club. But then it’s sort of a “oh well” season. There’s not a backup plan in the world that could protect a team from all those losses.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This season is weirdly similar to the Seattle Seahawks 2008
That’s my NFL team, and over the course of 3 weeks we were hiring people off the street to start at WR, and by the end of the season the entire OL was in injured reserve.
Bizarre… even for the NFL.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the rest of the season is like this
I’m not sure I want to win a division like this.
Unfortunatly I’d rahter allow someone else the embarassment.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs haven't anywhere near the injuries as the Mets
I don’t really get how LA is winning so much.
by ol Pete on Jun 30, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way we are so banged up is freakish
In all my years watching baseball don’tthink I’ve seen anything like this.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For all the poor D
he just wasn’t himself tonight either. He created enough of his own trouble to lose.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Mets
could just get the pitcher out.
by blains2000 on Jun 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They just had a txt poll on Yes asking what was ur favorite subway series moment
a-Castillo’s pop
b-Gardner’s 5 hits
c-9 runs off Santna
d-Mariano’s 500th
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
E. When Michael Kay lost his vocal chords and was forced to retire.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
How's this for a promotion at Citi
Zoloft anti-depressant day.
by lstorie1971 on Jun 30, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's no I in temocil
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know some kids who started with the Mets with the 2006 season
This year, they become Mets fans.
There is no way Mickey Mantle hit a ball 540 feet.
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i would not
have had santana start the 7th
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reminescing with Willie
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jun 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Hart suck, or is he just awkward-looking in the field
Like the Nordic George Hendrick
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Willie seems to be at peace"
I guess being a Brewers coach will do that
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Braves win!
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got home
Was listening in the car.
Mark DiFelice vs right handers in his career: .156/.202/.205
Mark DiFelice vs. left handers in his career: .310/.344/.672
So why don’t you pinch hit Schneider? Just curious.
by All Shook Down on Jun 30, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
COFFEY COMES OUT TO THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR'S THEME MUSIC
by All Shook Down on Jun 30, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looked like he was sprinting down the highway while his 18 wheeler was on fire
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Change "18 wheeler" to "double wide"
and you got yourself somethin’
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How funny would it be
if Coffey caught a cleat and took a header while sprinting in from the bullpen.
by blains2000 on Jun 30, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be amazingly funny.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean
he’s not the most graceful looking guy.
by blains2000 on Jun 30, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But who wants to see a guy catch a header who's not named Jimmy Rollins or Dic Torino?
by All Shook Down on Jun 30, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh
It might salvage my night. I mean, I don’t hate Coffey or anything, but at least people wouldn’t be laughing at the Mets.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've beeen following this team
for 35+ years. I think I’m entitled.
by blains2000 on Jun 30, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many fly ball outs is that tonight?
My lord!!!!
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Predictions on the nightly gem of the night from Jerry during the post-game
Animal balloons?
Magic tricks?
Full stand-up routine?
by lstorie1971 on Jun 30, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DId Sheffield rape someone in Milwaukee?
by lstorie1971 on Jun 30, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only tanked plays at third base just to get traded
by All Shook Down on Jun 30, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But it was 17 years ago!
They should follow the actual team that feverishly. I’m sure there are people there booing who have no idea why they are booing.
by blains2000 on Jun 30, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh stop
Mets fans still boo Mike Hampton for leaving for Colorado, even though that signing netted the team David Wright.
by All Shook Down on Jun 30, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't care for a guy
that purposely made errors either.
"I was so frustrated [Saturday], I [could have said] anything," ~Oliver Perez
by Lance Johnson on Jun 30, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Seventeen years, guys. Things change.
"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
by Prince on Jun 30, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be pretty salty still
He’s a Hall of Fame player and THEIR TEAM drafted and developed him. The Brewers were pretty terrible throughout most of Sheffield’s career. They deserve to be bitter.
by All Shook Down on Jun 30, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hit the town right in its inferiority complex
Some of it is displaced hatred of Bud Selig too. Sheff got out, but they still had to put up with Bud for a long time.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He made it clear in no uncertain terms that he thinks Milwaukee is a cowtown
it’s a fun cowtown though.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jun 30, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if singla gals
like Laverne and Shirley are up for some action.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, Grease is on VH1 right now
As much as I hate that movie is tempting compared to this mess.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that I'm watching this stupid movie
It is kinda funny that the one guy in this movie wound up on some reality show on VH1 crapping his pants.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice that the booth
is recounting the “greatest hits.” Ahhh good times.
by blains2000 on Jun 30, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully the Mets can get a run
so they can play Hells Bells, the whole stupid stadium can go crazy and cheer wildly for Hoffman
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
isnt Mil where that dude blackmailed Chris Coughlan
with his first HR ball?
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow this has become a trend of hitting 9th inning meaningless hrs
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they spent time with A-Rod this weekend
and he rubbed off.
by mets81 on Jun 30, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they followed with three more homers, would that homer have been meaningless?
Enough with this sports radio talk.
by All Shook Down on Jun 30, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst game of the season
HANDS DOWN!!!!
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really? Worse than Castillo droping the ball and Church missing 3rd?
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 way tie
for last. And throw in the 15-0 game.
by wobatus on Jun 30, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which will be greater in number by season's end?
david wright homers or “worst game evers”
Jerry Manuel...stop being....stupid...
by MetsGeek on Jun 30, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those games were well played up until those blunders
This one from start to finish was a mess.
by Chickendirt on Jun 30, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way they win tomorrow
and Redding in Pitt doesn’t look good either.
This team is going down the tubes. Fast
by Rigsay on Jun 30, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We stink, we are embarrassing to watch and our manager is an idiot.
Nice resume, eh?
by Ballonthewall on Jun 30, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Under .500
Yupp.
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 30, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs





















