Open Thread: Mets vs Reds
by Eric Simon on Jul 11, 2009 6:39 PM EDT
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Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets, Jul 11, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
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The run for the NL East pennant begins tonight!
… or maybe not.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just bought my ticket for the futures game tomorrow.
if only Meija was going to be playing…well, at least I’ll get to see Flores overmatched and strike out a couple times.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
santos and francour in the lineup tonight
Omar’s follies getting their chance to shine
by Endys Game on Jul 11, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This Wasn't Seaver for Doug Flynn
Don’t get me wrong. Church for Frenchy looks like a bad deal for the Mets. Judging from past performance, we’ll be very lucky if Frenchy turns into a right-handed Church, and odds are against even that.
Still, the Mets won’t live or die on the performance of either guy. Looking on the bright side (I know; what bright side?), the very presence of another RH bat (even if it’s not particularly productive) might help the LH’ers when they return from the DL … if they return from the DL.
In a way, I’m whistling past the graveyard. But why not think positive thoughts … at least until our worst fears are confirmed?
by RetireNumber17 on Jul 11, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure
I can follow the game tonight, it’s just too much
by viktor06 on Jul 11, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My mindset is to watch a circus show tonight
There is always Omir to make fun of, now there is Franco-euro too
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many AB's
until the Boo’s start for Francoeur?
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When he swing on ball 4, away by 3 feet
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that could take a while
how often is he gonna see a three ball count?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 11, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
idiotic discussion by G and R to start
Taveras ain’t suited for anything but the bench. Just like Frenchy.
by jasondg on Jul 11, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy crap
There’s a guy there wearing a Francoeur Mets jersey.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 11, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
family member?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 11, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Francoeur himself
fell into the stands?
by Eric Simon on Jul 11, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if only.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 11, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the savior will reveal himself
and he will grit his teeth and swing at the first pitch. He will strike out on ball 4 and life will be good.
by aparkermarshall on Jul 11, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously though
I hope Frenchy does find his groove and excels with the Mets. For him and for us.
You never know. Maybe getting away from his hometown and old crew could remove some distractions. It’s like when people first leave town and go away to college. Sometimes they change completely.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 11, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unless he turns into vlad.
not sure.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is leaving home
going to help him identify pitches, take walks, etc.?
by jasondg on Jul 11, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There isnt mommy anymore to cook and clean
Unless you’re Tim Redding
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
clean living, good night's sleep, no 50+ person posse, etc.
I imagine he is a big dawg in Atlanta
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 11, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santana getting hit a bit hard in the first inning
apropos of nothing? small sample size?
by aparkermarshall on Jul 11, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Relax Gary
Angel Pagan making that catch isnt going to turn our season around
by aparkermarshall on Jul 11, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be great if we could see Frenchie batting in the 1st inning
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean hacking wildly...
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
our offense
fuck it, lets bunt in the first because we’ve been so good at putting runners on lets just give up outs.
fucking idiots.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope francoeur watched that
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Castillo's been pretty good
back to his best OBP years
by viktor06 on Jul 11, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe they want Francoeur?
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the reds pitching coach named Dick Hole?
Did I hear that correctly?
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dick Pole
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMFAO!!!!!
That’s almost as bad!!!!!
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is dick pole not an "AA meme"
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh, they've got nothing on the brilliant cinematographer
Dick Pope.
by keepcoolbutcare on Jul 11, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dick Pole is gettin ready to come out!!!!
LMFAO!!!!!!
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't bring me dooowwn...
Bruce!
that looked bad. I hope he’s ok
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dick Pole
I want him to be our pitching coach just for the laughs
by aparkermarshall on Jul 11, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can just imagine the unintional verbal blunders from the booth.
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets see how we mess up this one.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bases are loaded we have no prayer
remember where you were when frenchy’s first gidp
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Braves fan here, watching Frenchy’s first AB as a Met.
by Gage23 on Jul 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball one?
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's throw a dance party
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Took ball two
but the ump muffed the call.
by Eric Simon on Jul 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just to keep the tally
that’s two pitches taken.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TOOK A PITCH
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two pitches
0 swings
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HE'S A HERO@!!!!!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
O GOD
now we’ll never hear the end of it
by aparkermarshall on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this was my immediate reaction, as well
Now he gets three years of grission credit from WFAN callers.
by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The greatest player in the history of New York sports!
And I say that without the slightest tinge of hyperbole.
by Eric Simon on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 RBIs
We are so screwed in the long term.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Jul 11, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His 7 year contract extension is ready
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with full no-trade!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that made my day, i admit
now back to the hatin’
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that looked very omir-ish
the little flare that gives everyone an orgasm.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah cmon lets all laugh
and enjoy the rest of this disaster of a season/franchise
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the difference between being a good hitter and knowing how to get hits
or something
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
by hotspur on Jul 11, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
where is this strike zone?
please advise.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Howie Rose immediately starts about "bases-loaded production" and the ability to get the RBI
Just shoot me now.
by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear god
Omir Santos and Grenchy are DA GRITZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by aparkermarshall on Jul 11, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd still take him over any non-Johan starters we have.
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was actually a hit though!
whoo hoo
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. We finally get some breaks
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GIVE IT UP FOR THE AMAZIN' AVENUE ALL-STARS
coming soon as an AMAZIN’ AVENUE ALL-STARS on ice spectacular!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Francoeur is already having a rippling effect throughout the line-up
; )
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They call it "leadership, grission, ..."
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Francrission!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent!
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johan, shake off the bunt sign baby
and lace one down the line
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that smile on his face
i’m so used to hating him. i can’t take it.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just checked the gameday
How grissiony vs. actually well struck was Frenchy’s single? I’m legitimately curious. I think someone’s playing a joke on us.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jul 11, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a little bloop over first base
not well struck at all
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can anyone in this lineup hit for more than 150ft?
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i admit it, I am probably only watching today
to experience Francrission! Even watching Santana lately is depressing. So this trade has already energized the fanbase.
Also Faux forgot to block this game from Extra Innings for some reason.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Omar is the worst GM in MLB
But, it would be really funny if Francoeur played great for us, just to watch the sabermatricians’ heads collectively explode.
by Mex_17 on Jul 11, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this will be ground zero
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, no kidding.
Calculators flying everywhere.
by Mex_17 on Jul 11, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
any idea at Santa's velocity
FSReds broadcast not showing it
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
low 90s
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually even less
around 90
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this disturbs me
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Extra Innings.
I’m stuck watching Extra Innings, they have the Reds’ announcers. I have to admit they are pretty good. I’m shocked.
by Mex_17 on Jul 11, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aren't you suprised its even on?
most pre 7pm games are owned by fux network and we never get saturday games.
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
But this started at 7, so I think those games are safe. We got screwed earlier this year on a 6 PM start.
by Mex_17 on Jul 11, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh god...yeah. how could I forget.
F-ing Marlins.
by Mex_17 on Jul 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
his song is catchy and i hate it.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
im in LA and i forgot, its only 5 here
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see jeff got some ribeyes while I was on the plane
let’s go hojo
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
by Sam Page on Jul 11, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pagan=awesome
the more he plays well the more we can add him to our complaining list of injuries
by Rigsay on Jul 11, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Jaramillo can fix Andruw Jones ...
… anything is possible.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pagan triple
I see this game will be the small sample size that will convince the drooling idiots on the FAN that we actually have a chance this year.
by aparkermarshall on Jul 11, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the same people who called to wish Evan Roberts a happy birthday today
by Rigsay on Jul 11, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is sad
Who calls up a radio host to wish him a happy birthday?
by aparkermarshall on Jul 11, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cueto
is worse than moyer and blanton and arroyo and every pitcher we’ve faced in the last 2 weeks. amazing.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was pitching great before his last start.
Had an ERA of under 2.5
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did we switch Unis with Cincy?
What the hell is going on?
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See? The change of scenery has done him good already
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooooops
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh there he is
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did i hear a boo?
that would be exciting.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can already tell
his goofy country boy smile after a million strike outs is gonna piss me off
by Rigsay on Jul 11, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Santana has given up a troubling amount of XBH's to lefties
many with 2 outs. WTF?
by Rigsay on Jul 11, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in all fairness
with some wild combination of luck, hardwork, netal approach and maturation, he could sometimes evolve into a player similar to Church
by viktor06 on Jul 11, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Selling low
Omar sold low on Milledge, and then sold low on Church.
That being said, I’m rooting for Francoeur to turn things around. It would be a good story at least.
by Mex_17 on Jul 11, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jay Bruce = fractured wrist
If anyone here cares.
by Mex_17 on Jul 11, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was nasty for sure
I will shed a tear for Reds fans everywere tonight
by Rigsay on Jul 11, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Omir rox
Frenchy and him are potent!
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did church have his 1st AB
with the braves?
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 11, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not yet
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you think?
2-4 with an RBI double?
by Rigsay on Jul 11, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
part of me hopes
he strikes out
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 11, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All of me is hoping for it
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why?
i like church.
had a runner on third 1 out, grounded out, didn’t get the runner in.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like church too
I don’t want to see him putting the Braves ahead when they’re ahead of the Mets in the standings. I’d rather see the Braves lose then Church succeed. That said, I hope he plays great when they are losing.
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because i hate
seeing brave fans so happy to get church.plus if the braves win that does not help us
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 11, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Frenchie was in Atlanta, where in the lineup he used to bat?
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5th, and some 6th
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I was wondering if they had lowered him to 7th or 8th
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson and Anderson were actually playing worse than him for a good portion of the season.
Kotchman has absolutely no power. They really didn’t have too many options.
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Highest average in Atlanta’s line up was 297. As bad as ours is banged up I don’t think our lineup is Atlanta bad.
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saw a few lineup cards
where they had him that low. I imagine when Beltran and Reyes get back Fanceour will prollyy drop down to 6th or 7th.
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're an offensive juggernaut
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He swung at 2 strikes anyway...
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want to see him hit the ball hard
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'll have to wait on that
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wah?
Frenchy’s got two RBIs already and got us going tonight.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice, I mean "smart", slide by Sheff
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad we couldn't give them Razor in that trade.
He’s got greater negative value than Francoeur.
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This could be the start of something big
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlavpsMorjs&feature=PlayList&p=82EC4EF62FA81B3F&index=0
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Bobby
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Excella" club
reds sideline reporter touring citifield
I.M. Forme
"When you get yourself into trouble is when you feel you have to do something, and then you get yourself in trouble." --Omar Minaya
by itsmetsforme on Jul 11, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Question
How did Jerry Manuel become Manager of the Year? Just askin’.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because the White Sox were mediocre
and then they were really good in 2000. That’s pretty much the only way you win it. You can’t win it if you go from 90 to 110 wins, because you were already good. That’s not the mark of a good manager.
"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 Jul 11, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then..
I guess winning the award has nothing to do with how dumb you are.
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's something about Franceours approach to the plate
That reminds me of Joe McEwing or something. I can’t quite place it.
It’s really strange to watch. I think his last at bat he chased at least to pitched outside the zone.
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A walk to the pitcher?!
Other teams do it!
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
by Prince on Jul 11, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's not just the Mets who give walks to opposing pitchers
by Michkin on Jul 11, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They just do it A LOT more.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
by Prince on Jul 11, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And again!
Nice.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
by Prince on Jul 11, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Not much of a surprise there.
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pull the Johan sooner than later please
Jerry, don’t do your usual and keep him in until 6 runs score.
by TDJ on Jul 11, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright Johan
finish strong.
Last inning here no matter what, right?
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 11, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Nice effort by Hammer.
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a foul pop down the rightfield line
Murph leaned over and stretched his arm out to try to catch it. Just missed it.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
by Prince on Jul 11, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Good work, Johan.
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just got home
turned gameday on, saw we were winning, was shocked, and saw that francouer had 2 rbis and Santos had another. Fell out of chair
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My boy Omir is 3-for-3!
Hell yeah.
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
effing miracle
gameday described francoeur’s single to the first baseman. How did 2 score?
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JOHAN!!
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, my delay is really long
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 11, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Frenchy!
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His Ab's haven't been too bad
He’s not killing the ball, but he’s at least seeing a few pitches.
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
His plate discipline is not ideal, but it hasn’t been that terrible either.
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His third at bat was really bad
Last one a little better. Good to see him take a few to start that one off.
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knows, maybe getting traded was the shock to his system to make him realize he needs to adjust.
Getting away from pendleton can’t hurt either, the Braves as a whole aren’t generally the most patient team, and Terry was always an aggressive hitter. The Mets seem to be pretty patient as a whole, so it may be the right type of environment.
"If I ever decide to do a book, I've already got the title...The bases were loaded and so was I."
-Jim Fregosi
by Schmidtxc on Jul 11, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Efing miracle. Frenchy is 2-4, and Santos is 3-3. Omar happy
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Give Omah an extension
Oh wait…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 11, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops! Little too quick on the steal attempt, Frenchy...
by toinerules on Jul 11, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that supposed to be a hit and run
or are they really trying to get this guy to steal bases?
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DP!
(I’m pretty sure “North Korea” is dead.)
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pirates 7 Phillies 3, top 8th
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sweet and the marlins are down 4-1 too
this could be a good night
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 11, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was an OK call
but Santos did a pretty bad job framing it.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
by Prince on Jul 11, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna miss saying that
:’(
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 ground outs to second base
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
reed with a hit!
he’ll be playing first tomorrow.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yep, murphy's 0 fer
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...
Let’s wrap it up, then!
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
by Prince on Jul 11, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
o.k none of your bullshit tonight k-rod how bout a nice 1,2,3 inning
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 11, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its k-rod thats not in his dictionary
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did we just get ....
(1) good pitching; (2) solid defense; and (3) timely hitting?
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 11, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit! Frenchy is a miracle!!! (he'll go o fer 2morrow
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't remember the last time this happened. May?
by TDJ on Jul 11, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K-Rod walks 2, k's 3
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We didn't see either of the first two outs on MLB.tv
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 11, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was still in break
I got picture as Encarnacion was hitting.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 11, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is this a grission win?
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he walked someone. I'm shocked
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, Frankie
Let’s seal the deal.
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow. crazy shit.
a win.
David Eckstein: so gritty they would eat him in the south for breakfast with some butter and sprinkle cheese.
by wrightHOF on Jul 11, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Put It In The Books
The Frenchy era starts off with a win
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whew
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 11, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PIITB!
Whoo!
"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 Jul 11, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PITB
I guess Jer will find a way to bench Pagan and Frenchy tomorrow. Santana could get 20 this year?
by Rigsay on Jul 11, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Put in in the Books!!
It feels good to say that again!!
by Endys Game on Jul 11, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nicely done
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wierdneess with the broadcast
anyone still watching?
by Chickendirt on Jul 11, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Capps
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Capps making it too interesting in Philly
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
capps fucking blew it
4 runs .1 IP
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
by firejerrynow on Jul 11, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what an asshole
cant even enjoy one night
by Rigsay on Jul 11, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, really
Seriously, that really does kind of ruin it.
"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually inverse in proportion to the price of the seats." - Bill Veeck
by Prince on Jul 11, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'd think maybe after the 5th hit, they woulda take him out
thanks Buccos
by Rigsay on Jul 11, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but he's their closer
They’re assuming that he won’t blow a four-run lead. If he can’t hold it, I doubt anyone in their bullpen can.
"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 Jul 11, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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