Grission Infinity: Mets 9, Pirates 8
by Eric Simon on Jul 2, 2009 6:06 PM EDT
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This game was just grission to the max. Tim Redding was terrible as usual, but the Mets' offense was explosive, unlike usual. Francisco Rodriguez was awful, unlike usual. Fernando Tatis and Ryan Church were heroes, also unlike usual.
1.5 games back pending tonight's Phillies/Braves game. The Mets could head to Philadelphia Friday night just a game back of the Phillies (and the Marlins), though at worst they'll be two games behind.
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Win Probability Added
Big winners: Ryan Church, +37.1, Fernando Tatis, +30.8% WPA
Big losers: Tim Redding, -28.8% WPA, Francisco Rodriguez, -19.4% WPA
Teh aw3s0mest play: Church RBI single in tenth, +34.7% WPA
Teh sux0rest play: LaRoche homerun in ninth, -45.2% WPA
Total pitcher WPA: -22.2% WPA
Total batter WPA: +72.2% WPA
GWRBI!: Ryan Church
Game Thread Roll Call
Nice job by guy endore-kaiser; his effort in the game thread embiggens us all.
| Num | Name | # of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | guy endore-kaiser | 82 |
| 2 | Ballonthewall | 79 |
| 3 | Jadden Hopkins | 79 |
| 4 | Rigsay | 61 |
| 5 | Evan_S | 56 |
| 6 | AnthonyR | 56 |
| 7 | Michkin | 44 |
| 8 | JoshNY | 38 |
| 9 | TheBigStapler | 30 |
| 10 | wobatus | 29 |
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Gritgritgrittygritgritgrit
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jul 2, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no…that’s just…eric…being eric.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jul 2, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He types like William Shatner speaks.
I think it’s cool.
by TheBigStapler on Jul 3, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not saying that it's going to happen, but...
the fact that we could be in 1st place by the end of the weekend is pretty sweet.
Utterly ridiculous, but sweet.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 2, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Redding
I had made a call to the Pittsburgh police to let them know there was a man impersonating a major league on the mound, but Jerry had removed him before the call had gone through.
by jacksonvillesuns on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES! YES! IN THE FACE!
Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.
by kendynamo on Jul 2, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
awesome win
but i’m now officially rooting for perez to come back soon to replace redding. i’m starting to despise him and his youk goatee.
by englishgrey on Jul 2, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm rooting for niese
to come back up and take redding’s spot.i have no faith in Ollie
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you need a little faith in ollie
he’s gonna be here for awhile, like it or not. but yes, niese would be good too. he can replace nieve when he comes (further) back to earth
by englishgrey on Jul 3, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so "vultured" wins are the new grission?
I like this in theory, but I just can’t see Armando Benitez being the Mets’ pitching grission champ.
by anonymous on Jul 2, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wins are a component of grission
so are RsBI, outfield assists, clutch hitting (of course)… you get the point.
by jasondg on Jul 2, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't forget
scruffy beards and arguing with the umpire
by JoshNY on Jul 2, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rodriguez doesn't get any grission points
but Tatis (hit by pitch) and Church (RBI after demoralizing blown save) get tons of grission points.
by Eric Simon on Jul 3, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need a "Grission Points" tally for each player
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 3, 2009 2:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PUT IT IN THE BOOKS!!!
the phills lost to the braves 5-2
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 2, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And a .500 team is only 1 game back of the division leaders...wow.
"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 Jul 2, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was anyone else surprised that the Pirates didn't walk Church after the Tatis steal?
I couldn’t believe he got a pitch to hit with a base open and Evans on deck.
by Reg Dunlop on Jul 2, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This question would suggest that the Pirates managerial cadre were 'possibly' capable of thinking.
That franchise has 15 straight below .500 seasons, correct? I’m not surprised by their inept managerial skills.
by Grits on Jul 2, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you like your grits?
Regular, creamy, or al dente?
Awesome name.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 2, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He/She will fit into the fold nicely.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jul 2, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"My Cousin Vinny"
Phenomenal movie! Personally, I’ll take grits prepared any way possible. Just throw lots of syrup on it and I’ll gobble ’em down!
For the record: “Southern boy” here.
by Grits on Jul 4, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OFF TOPIC
but does anyone know how to change your profile name without creating a whole new account?
"The Mets have shown me more ways to lose than I even knew existed."
-Casey Stengel
by He'sGotPotential on Jul 3, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Send me a note
I’ll have the network admins take care of it.
by Eric Simon on Jul 3, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks a lot
but i’ve decided to keep my original one.
"The Mets have shown me more ways to lose than I even knew existed."
-Casey Stengel
by He'sGotPotential on Jul 3, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The win/loss pictures
are probably my favorite thing about this site.
by TheBigStapler on Jul 3, 2009 9:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How soon before they announce
That Redding is out of the rotation? Did he say it right after the game or in the handshake line?
by David G on Jul 3, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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