Open Thread: Mets vs Phillies
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Off to enjoy the good weather
Let’s Go Mets!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
Lineup
Castillo, 2b
Cora, ss
Beltran, cf
Sheffield, lf
Wright, 3b
Tatis, 1b
Church, rf
Santos, c
Santana, lhp
Jerry Manuel indicated he would like to play Gary Sheffield all three games in left field, and right field would be divided between Ryan Church and Fernando Martinez, with Church getting dibs if he performs.
Daniel Murphy should get one start at first base this series.
At least its something that resembles other things that are of a higher quality
Than the Quad-A lineup we’d been running.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Lineup really isn't that bad.
Tatis needs to start hitting a little better though
If Church has a good series they need to send F! down to get more at bats
As long as F! and Murph each get one start I will be fine.
"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
Concerning the following lineups
Jerry Manuel told reporters that he will essentially go with the hot hand when deciding who to play at first base and the corner outfield positions.
Even though he says that, I want to see if he’ll give up on the lefty-righty matchups in favor of the hot hand.
Cy-Tana
is undefeated against the Phils…here’s to him keeping it going!
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
I'm going OVER!
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
If your first name is James
why would you go by J.A.? What is that?
Yeah, it's great
It’s exciting to be playing a good and hated team after the Nats/Marlins/Pirates lull.
Really, Jerry?
Thats the second time they mentioned Victorino winning the gold glove
who cares. Why dont they mention how many Beltran has won over the years.
Nope
I’m a little disappointed. But I dont want Santana out of the game
by aparkermarshall on Jun 9, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm back from Vegas!
Had a great trip, and now I’m ready for Johan to shut. it. down!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Johan doesn't like bald dudes.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Sitdownnnnnn!
Skeletor!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
could definately see it happen
He’s gotta get by Happ in the top of the third though. Johan loves to walk those famn pitchers
"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
18 pitches
6 outs! GO CY-TANA
"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
Sheffield hates young white people.
I predict a schooling.
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
The 3rd age of the ace
Seaver, then Gooden, and now Santana. We’re destined for a Cy Young and a World Series title. It’s our fate.
Thanks Omar
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
i sure as hell hope so
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
It's game time, Johan pitching against the Phillies
lemme believe in magic a little!
by TheBigStapler on Jun 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I love the radio booth's obsession with White Castle
Howie Rose is really into this product placement.
Same here.
I figure these players are HR/15 PA at best, meaning for two players it’s around HR/7.5 PA, and they are only going to get 4-5, so yea. Plus, it’s Citi Field.
I figured Jerry forbid them to hit HR and the Phillies are facing Johan
So, it was an easy no no HR for me
Ron: "David has changed from a power to speed guy. He's not consistent and..."
BOOM
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Baseball Jesus just hit one deep
and the Baseball God is on the mound
All is well in Mets land.
"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
Perez
took the money and ran
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
Did he
kiss Wright?
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I like that
Glavine is the perfect Judas
by aparkermarshall on Jun 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Calling Larry
Wright is probably on the phone right now teling Chipper how much Citi sucks….and how awesome Happ is
This is setting up for Santos grission
By grission, I mean a DP.
HEY ITS OMIR SANTOS
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
who?
"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
Santos
“has done a very good job in RBI situations.” Okay, Gary.
Better than a DP, I guess he is improving!
On the bright side, I can still make fun of him for the rest of the game
Clutch pop-up
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 9, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
God it's true
so sad
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
At least we have Lance Broadway
Oh wait, he sucks too.
At least we saved some $$$. Oh wait, we didn’t do that.
don't mention
the Curse of Giuseppe Franco
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 9, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Strike this fool out.
Please.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Anyone following the draft?
Some interesting stuff, so far.
I don't get the coverage
why isn’t a Mayo or Sickels there, it’s clear these annoucers dont actually know any of the players, every pick has been good according to them and lots of cliches
wish we had some earlier picks
too bad we couldn’t send another aging FA packing and receive multiple picks back from a division foe, like with Glavine last year – that was delightful
stupid fans
when will they stop reaching for balls?
BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
VOLTRON I FREAKIN' LOVE YOU!!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
VOLTRON!
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 9, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
I'm gonna rec this picture every time I see it
b/c it’s the best picture ever. It belongs in the Louvre
The Onion
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Voltron!
I love that guy.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
pitchas pahhk
Man this team can’t hit any homeruns
Regression to the mean
is going to be kinda fun.
Cora
I didn’t like the signing, and think we overpaid, but I’ll admit he’s been really good for us.
BASEBALL JEEEEEEESUS!!!!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
I thought Baseball Jesus hated this park
ah well.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
More, I think
Jeter’s a legit awesome player whose defense is overrated.
yea
that’s how I feel. Although I don’t think he’s awesome anymore, merely good now. But he truly was awesome up until two or three years ago
Well, yeah
but for his career. Rollins’s fluky ’07 power surge and his bullshit MVP have taken on a life of their own.
The phillies are always positioned perfectly
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
fuck
that well be the last time we see church
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
He'll grit us some runs
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
OH MAN OMIR SANTOS I CAN'T WAITTTTTT!!!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
let's relive the glory days again
What do they smoke in the b’cast booth?
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 9, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
He's on your fantasy team, I take it?
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Colin Cowherd
was going on today about how everyone makes excuses when it’s obvious that Ortiz is a steroid user who stopped and now can’t hit. Because obviously no formerly great hitters have all of a sudden stopped hitting in their mid-30’s unless it was steroid related. Especially none who used to play in Boston and are getting inducted to the Hall of Fame this year. Wait, what’s that?
Colin Cowherd talked about baseball?
I thought he hated any non-football sports. I never could stand his show.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Colin Cowherd
is the biggest waste of DNA I have ever heard
by aparkermarshall on Jun 9, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, nuts
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions
Ryan Howard does not hate Citi Field
The butcher and the baker and the people on the street, where did they go? To meet the Mets!
by Rod Gaspar Fan Club on Jun 9, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
i hate them all
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Nothing to like about them
Cant wait for this team to fall to earth and never be heard from again
by aparkermarshall on Jun 9, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah nuts, again
Fuuuuuck.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
what is this !#@&%$?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Not to be overly critical
but the back to back to back hits is a little scary off Santana. The Pirates hit 3 straight doubles off him last start, all rockets.
Tsk Tsk Johan
Gotta keep these Phillies bats off your pitches.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions
Johan the last few starts
has looked like Johan early last season – good, but not great, too many long balls. Hopefully he can do what he did in the 2nd half last year again, and this is just a minor blip in the road.
Agreed
I’ve had this same thought.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
JA Happ-less
Time to get some tack-ons! You know what I’m sayinnnnnnnnggggg?
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
Wanted to post this again
b/c I don’t know if people saw the posts a ways back on the board. The Mets with bases loaded the past two seasons:
2008: .216/.265/.371
2009: .224/.250/.397
That’s pretty awful, 2 years in a row.
innings
Santana’s gotta pull a Sabathia-even if he gives up 3-4 runs, give us 8 innings. He’s well rested.
Red Sox
just drafted Voltron’s cousin with the 28th pick. If he’s like Carlos but with a heart, they might win like 8 world series in a row
And if he has a short swing
they could win 10 in a row
by aparkermarshall on Jun 9, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait
is he literally “Carlos Beltran’s cousin” (as Dave Cameron wrote) or just “has been compared to Carlos Beltran” as the Oakland A’s Twitter feed suggests?
I'm reading through the first round
sounds like the Nationals reached with their #10 pick, taking a college closer who has command issues. Gotta love that franchise. Imagine if they can’t sign Strasburg and this guy ends up being their top pick?
SHEFF!
Noooo!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
I want the real Raul Ibanez back
Not this bizarro-world version
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
this team/game is depressing
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
I suppose I'd be more depressed if they were actually losing.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
how many times have we made outs
on the basepads
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Sheffiled should sit or DL
Tired of hearing how he can’t run, its starting to hurt the team. First not being able to tag up then this.
he will be a DH
when we play in the bronx
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
It actually looks like he's running halfway okay today
But that was a rocket that hit high off the wall that Ibanez played perfectly.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah me too. It's just not the same without those guys lol.
Hope they’re back sooner than expected
by dulciusEXasperis on Jun 9, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Howard is overrated
but he still scares the crap out of me when he’s in the batters box in a close game
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Oh what the damn hell crap
fuck me runnin’.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions
Its not like its a huge improvement
but where is Schneider?
by aparkermarshall on Jun 9, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessing sitting against a lefty.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
they are just better than the mets right now
that’s how i see it
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
yep
and yet we’re only 3 back. And if we get a healthy Delgado and Reyes back in a few weeks plus a semi-functional Ollie, I think we even thinks up if not become the better team. Just gotta tread water until then
I dont see them until after the All-Star break.
If we’re lucky.
by aparkermarshall on Jun 9, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Frustration
When we hit, we don’t pitch. When we pitch, we don’t hit. Sometimes we don’t do either. Shit, shit, and double shit.
Santana
I’m always crying about how the Mets never give him run support. Gee, it sure seems like when they do he gives it back
Tatis!
Man we have missed a couple by not too many feet but good way to respond.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
MR WILPON
TEAR DOWN THAT WALL!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
I can get with this
make everyone hit home runs to left like it’s my softball league — all running.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, ours always seem to hit the top of the wall.
Whose idea was it to put an Olive Green Monster out there?
Yeah!
No bunt!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
you know it
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
ball got there before him
lazy umpiring
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Wow what a crap call
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Oh no!
No tag.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
yes
it should not just be for home runs
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn't even have control of the ball
wtf
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Sarge just admitted he was safe
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
NO FREAKIN' TAG.
COME ON.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
thank you
get your ass out there and do something
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He was too busy studying Ice Cube lyrics
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Jerry must have been exploring
a new iphone ap or something
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
do you need to send him on contact?
i mean that was a choice, a risky one. Now: no run at all
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Agreed
I thought a contact play was a bit of a mistake there.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
he was only safe bc of a lousy throw
the ball beat him by about 20 minutes
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
So that he can be driven in the the sluggers Santos and Santana?
I mean, they both just got hits, but my point stands.
you obviously aren't familiar with the majesty of santos
you’ll come around
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Its close
But I was thinking a grounder to a corner was a play not to break on
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Then again, if Charlie knows Jerry
He’d just walk Omir, and Jerry would bunt with Johan
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that was my impression
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel like Wright
is up on advanced stats and the way baseball really is. I think he wants to be able to say more than he does. I think I love him.
Actually tagging the runner
just optional these days I guess.
And if the phils don’t like Reyes jumping / dancing around what about Rollins and his bullshit Shhhhh motion?
OK Omir
That is a good thing.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
2nd bad call tonight
both phantom tags and not a peep from any of the Mets about it. Bizzare. Tatis had to know he was safe
JOHAN!!!
Yeah!!! Fuck the bunt!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
I think its great that
Once Manuel left the Chicago White Sox they won the World Series.
Go Ozzie!!!
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 9, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
YOU DONT MESS WITH THE JOHAN
ahem
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Johan the Butcher Boy!
WOOT!
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
victorino
(from every game)
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
CAPS LOCK !!!!!!!!!
JOHANNNNN!!!!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
beautiful hit
if only he could pitch a little bit
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
Al Leiter is GOD
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 9, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe if you had some baseball knowledge
You would know that Al Leiter would do the butcher boy numerous times.
But I wouldnt expect you to know that.
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 9, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
I’m not gonna get into an internet pissing match, but I’ll just say that I have plenty of baseball knowledge. I was actually at a game (I think it was against Boston, but my memory could be wrong on that count) where Leiter butcher boy’ed 2 balls to the warning track in right, and the whole stadium thought they were gonna be out. That was the first time I ever saw Leiter pitch in person and I thought he was a great hitter – I was obviously very wrong.
I just didn’t connect your reference to Santana – I thought you were complaining that the Mets don’t play with the same kind of heart Leiter’s teams did or something.
did Traitor Leiter ever make contact though?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Leiter got a better contract with Florida
Who can blame him. And he hit a triple once while using the butcher boy so DUH!
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 9, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
CoRRRRRa!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CORA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
blowout inning
if that call hadn’t been blown
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
by natteringnabob on Jun 9, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
ADD SOME MORE Rs TO THIS MANS NAME.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
i think we all agree with the NY TImes
injecting needed grit into this team
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Corrrrra!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
hit another single off the wall
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Gary needs to start watching the monitors, no?
That pitch was in the dirt, and he says “just missed.”
Has anyone else noticed
that fans at Citi Field seem to do much less “Let’s Go Mets” and much more “Let’s go (player) clap. clap. clapclapclap”? It really bothers me, b/c Lets Go Mets is such a great chant and the other one sounds like the Yankees or something
Seriously
I was at a game, and I never realized what awful things a stadium that connects all the way around can do for a wave. I literally saw one wave go around like, five times. I just sat in my seat each pass, becoming more and more horrified that this could actually happen, and in a close game no less.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, they always do it in a close game
I think it’s embarrassing, frankly.
Agreed
I mean, maybe on like a Sunday or Wednesday day game or something, when the ballpark is packed with kids and maybe some camp groups or something. That makes some sense. But seeing inebriated fools doing it and screaming obscenities the whole game, that makes me feel embarrassed to be a part of the same demographic.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
At least their loud
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 9, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah crud
Well, got the lead back, in spite of Lance Barksdale’s best efforts.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Watching it on Gamecast
Such a downer Sheff striked out. Thought we are ready to whack the candy out of the pinata
BTW ....
Yes, Manuel should have gone out to argue the call at home plate with Tatis. But … Tatis didn’t argue the call either. What’s up with dat?
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
I thought they were reviewed every so often
not sure if it’s as often as game-by-game.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Santana made Manuel look very very good
I would have though of hitting for him, myself.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
the art of Wins
Winning Pitchers know how to do that.
Does anyone else remember when Bobby Bonilla stole home (in '99, I think) and Angel Hernandez called him out?
The slide and “tag” were just like that one.
I don't
but I’ve heard mention of it many, many times. It must’ve been some kind of awful.
Really, Jerry?
always do
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
No ... but
I remember he stole a lot of his income while playing for us.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
Bonillas steal of home plate was agains the Braves if i do remember
I believe Angel Hernandez had a flight to catch.
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 9, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
Johan!
Forget you, Ron; this guy is the total package.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions
Should be like 7-4 already
Santana’s gotta gut thru 2-3-4 and then hand it off to K-Rod. Not feelin Parnell against Utley and Howard
no way Parnell faces Howard or Ibanez
if it’s not Santana, it’s Feliciano
Jeff Kent was hella cool
For some reason Jeff Kent just popped into my mind. had a nice swing.
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 9, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
I could feel the gritty intensity here at home.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RYAN CHURCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
TIME TO GO TO CHURCH!!!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
Church nails the apple!!!!
That was awesome.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions
Swearing is coming.
I FUCKING LOVE YOU RYAN CHURCH!!!!
BRING. THE. APPLE. UP!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
what if the ball gets caught in the motor?
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Jerry sits Church for a month?
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Because hes an idiot
It seems he allows his personal grudges to affect his decision making. hes a jerkoff, Manuels the rason why Castro is in Chicago.
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 9, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
So far Park Factor says it is
Balls are flyin out today.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoa
that got out in a hurry. Fuck.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
Why does the fence do that in the corners?
I don’t get the design at all.
Johan is not happy.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
he's givin up 4 HR's already
Take him out while we still have the lead
by dulciusEXasperis on Jun 9, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
nothing can ever be easy
when the mets and phills play
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
Presumably, I would hope.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Where art thou Armando Benitiez
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 9, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
Long Island Ducks?
One of those places
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
by natteringnabob on Jun 9, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, PedroDos has it then, lol
Great day for my fantasy teams so far at least.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
We need John Rocker!!!!!
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 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
haha
I thought the first one was intentional
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's get through this inning.
DOUBLE PLAY!!!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Phew!!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
Pedro F!
I love this guy!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
wow
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
Nice work, Pedro F!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
FELICIANO IS THE NEW HEILMAN
Where’s the guy who said that? Idiot.
OMG HE'S GOING TO GET 12 RUNS
with his short short….short swing.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
And his grission from the dugout
Since he’s due up 9th.
eh
I’d almost rather have Frankie crush the Phillies souls with a 1-run lead and then do his most overboard celebration of the season
I'll take it
but I’d rather have an extra run or 6.
OH GOOD.
This piece of garbage.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Pedro Dos
I was def one of those guys who wanted to trash him at the start of the season. He has been huge
IRISH HAMMMMMMER!
Let’s go!!!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Mustof
gone to the Angel Hernandez school of umpiring.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Hilarious
Hernández has been involved in a number of high-profile incidents with players and even fans. On August 7, 2001, he ejected a guest singer of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Wrigley Field. The ejectee was former Chicago Bears player Steve McMichael, who had taken a shot at Hernandez’ umpiring after being introduced as the guest singer.2
you know what's funny
i was just reading that on wikipedia
by JADDENHOPKINS on Jun 9, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
FWIW
the Giants’ announcers (especially Mike Krukow) always rag on him, particularly his strike zones
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
by natteringnabob on Jun 9, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
As Keith Hernandez says
“He’s called a heck of a ballgame.”
"I was so frustrated [Saturday], I [could have said] anything," ~Oliver Perez
by Lance Johnson on Jun 9, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
unfortunately
not tonight’s ballgame
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
by natteringnabob on Jun 9, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
A pitcher gives up a bunch of runs but still gets the W
How is it that the media looks at that and concludes, “That pitcher knows how to win,” as opposed to “Wins are a really stupid statistic.”
Makes up for all the times Johan gives up 1 or 2 runs and gets a No decision
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 9, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Please God
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
C'mon Frankie
Lets shut it down
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
1
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
oh, Pedro
how I remember that swing
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
Mario Rivano?
Heh.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
Ron and Keith
Barksdale Fan Club
Population: 2
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
2
oh man that was nasty.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
whateverrrrr hard nose baseball….
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
WTF Cora?
Don’t you know how to pivot?
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
3!
PIITB!
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Jun 9, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Awesome, awesome win
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jun 9, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
yiippeeeeeeeee
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
that there
WILL show up in the box score
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
important game tomorrow...
but tonight, i sleep well.
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
Straw can't even ruin this
with his platitudes and buzzwords.
Can Ojeda?
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
hey
Seeing Straw is an event for me- DirecTV shuts me down usually right after the 3rd out
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
rats
all dark on the West Coast… thanks for letting me in
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
There's 3 ways to do something: the right way, the wrong way, and the Max Power/ Ginats Way...
by natteringnabob on Jun 9, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got here
Help me out. If we have a ROOGY in Sean Green, who has been effective of late, why do we burn our set-up man in the 8th for one batter?
Just asking?
I will not allow the denigration of the life essence
Because it was the 8th
And that’s reasonable. It was a big out to get before Howard/Ibanez, although he didn’t get it.
Dissagree vociferously
Green gets the righty and Feliciano get the lefties. If the Philth tie the game, we have Parnell. If we burn Parnell, we have…Green?
I will not allow the denigration of the life essence
by GenJackRipper on Jun 9, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Play to keep the lead
If they tie, we’ll all bow at the feet of their grission and lose in extras.
Not to be overlooked
Church’s first big moment as a Met? He deserves out of Jerry’s doghouse and hopefully there is more magic to come from him. Or he’ll get showcased and traded…
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