Open Thread: Mets vs Dodgers
by Eric Simon on Jul 9, 2009 6:03 PM EDT
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Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets, Jul 9, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
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Lineups
Not sure if anyone else posted these, but here are the lineups:
Dodgers
Furcal, SS
Ethier, RF
Manny, LF
Blake, 3B
Loney, 1B
Martin, C
Hudson, 2B
Kemp, CF
Wolf, P
Mets
Castillo, 2b
Evans, lf
Wright, 3b
Sheffield, rf
Tatis, 1b
Church, cf
Santos, c
Cora, ss
Hernandez, rhp
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm used to seeing bad lineup construction on our side
but why is the Dodgers second best hitter batting eighth?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its a common source of frustration among many Dodger fans. Well, online Dodger fans. My friend has two seats in the reserved level at Dodger Stadium, and the two old guys behind him can’t stand Kemp. They can’t get past the strikeouts. :)
by Eric Stephen on Jul 9, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd kill to have Kemp in our lineup right now.
"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 9, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Phils signed Pedro ...
… and that can’t be a bad thing … I think … meaning Halliday is out of their reach (I hope)?
by RetireNumber17 on Jul 9, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang it ...
… how is Murphy not in the lineup, LH’er notwithstanding?
by RetireNumber17 on Jul 9, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Playing the hot hand.
"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 9, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under on Mets DPs
Tatis is good for at least two all by himslef.
by RetireNumber17 on Jul 9, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Himslef ...
… is not a word. “Himself,” on the other hand, is.
by RetireNumber17 on Jul 9, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh goody, Livan
The Dodgers decided to reschedule their batting practice for 7:10 p.m. tonight.
by David G on Jul 9, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They may have to shut down the Dodger Dog stands
From like, 6:30-7:10 just to make sure we start on time
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jul 9, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty positive
I could bat .333 off Livan.
by David G on Jul 9, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a way to start
"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 9, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was fast...
He must not have had his 9,000 calorie pre-game snack.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, so here we go...
jeez.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 9, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think Livan remembers
he is Livan
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 9, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And it begins...
Can we get through a 1st inning without giving the game away?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
three straight hits
Livan is regressing
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd call it more like getting hit like he always does
they are just bunching them.
by David G on Jul 9, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And heeeeeeeeere we go
"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 9, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Warthen needs to go out there and give him a candy bar or something.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Setting up Manny for this triple play
right here
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 9, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
these dodger announcers are so bad...
He just said, “Casey Blake, thought about a bunt”
After Casey Blake bunted.
I would say he did more than thought about it.
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
psycho steve lyons who i dont like
keeps making what seems a valid point—why do the mets continue to pitch manny on the outer half of the plate where he, according to lyons loves the ball.
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 9, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
actually likely +2 or 3 more rbis for manny this series
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 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Frankie through the same outside fastball 3 times in a row last night. Poor pitch selection. Lyons is still a tool, though.
by David G on Jul 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's why it hurts to hear truth flapping from his lips
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 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To make him have to hit it out to right field
It’s not bad strategy, just better batting. Last night’s homerun wasn’t THAT bad a pitch.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
isnt right field closer and or shorter
anyway it aint working
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 9, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Niese should take Livan's spot?
Crazy, I know.
by David G on Jul 9, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no bc the mets are contractually bound to employ a hernandez brother at all times
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 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Niese is in AAA to improve their standings
by Michkin on Jul 9, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Argenis Reyes is here for the same reason.
by All Shook Down on Jul 9, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are showcasing the entire AAA roster for Toronto
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 9, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Niese hasn't been good in triple a
he has a 4-6 record!!! that’s under .500… in triple a!! how is he gonna win i the majahs when he can’t win in the minahs
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Livan seems to start slow...
which is odd, ’cuz fatties work up sweats while eating, taking showers, bending over to tie their shoes, and, one would think, warming up…
by keepcoolbutcare on Jul 9, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Nick!
cedeno level outfield defense!
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 9, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cant entirely blame that on him
"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 9, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure i can
i mean the part where he turned around like a dog chasin his tail, after going in on a ball hit over his head, then doing a few donuts in leftfield
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 9, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to take us out of the game
before we even get a chance to bat
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 9, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes Jerry is talking about winning championships
that is very funny
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welp.
Hi everyone.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many more starts will Livan be allowed?
by All Shook Down on Jul 9, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why evans in LF, Tatis at 1b
and not the other way around? are we sure it’s best place for both?
by David G on Jul 9, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it is
"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 9, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does it matter where suspects stand in a lineup?
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 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd tend to go that way as well.
Just because Evans’ minor league numbers at first are damn good.
by All Shook Down on Jul 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is santos always ALWAYS out of position to tag someone out at home?
He literally always stands 3 feet in front of the plate, so even if it is a perfect throw there is no chance of contact.
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's gotta at least get the throw
"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 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does it matter when the throws are ALWAYS up the line or off target or into the backstop?
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 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do the Mets realize
How badly Hernandez sucked for Minny towards the end last year? And are they aware it’s happening again right now? Are people just asleep in those offices?
by David G on Jul 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NIESE!!!!!
"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 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
I picked us to win like 7-4 i think
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I yeah I know we can't hit wolf
I just knew we were gonna give up at least four runs and can’t bring myself to pick the mets to lose
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 runs?
5 was difficult!
"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 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're almost a winner!
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 9, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2nd Half Rotation
Johan
Mike P.
Ollie
Nieve
Niese
at least until/if Maine comes back.
plz?
by keepcoolbutcare on Jul 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mine
Johan
Mike P
Ollie
Niese
Figueroa
Nieve to the pen
by Pat Andriola on Jul 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone expecting much out of this lineup tonight?
So much for Manuel’s promise to ride the hot bat a month ago.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we realized that after Schnieder hit a 3 run homer and was out of the lineup after the next day.
"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 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manuel has to solidify his status as worst manager in majors.
Sometimes this guys choices makes you wonder if he’s purposefully teying to get canned.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else's MLB.tv out?
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my team isn't working
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 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awooooo....Wolfman!!
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 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Jerry know
that lefties CAN hit lefties
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not in the Gangsta Handbook.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wolf's got a nice WHIP
1.16. But we’ve got Ollie’s baseline leaps, you gotta factor that in.
by David G on Jul 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DUB!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wright is back
Wright did a great job working that count
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not playing that kinda power game at the plate
ain’t gonna happen to often in this ballpark
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay
wright’s out of his funk. This has got to be the first time this year he was behind 0-2, got the count to 3-2 and got a hit
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
He hit 0-2 and I immediately thought K!
"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 9, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon Shef
wag that bat!
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 9, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SHEFF!!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man
why don’t you bet grass is green too
by Pat Andriola on Jul 9, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh God.
Freakin’ Tatis.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ughhhh he just freakin' missed it
ughhhh
by Pat Andriola on Jul 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
38 HRs robbed by Citi
"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 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was almost happy
UUUGH.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was only a single play!
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 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH... MY... GOD...
THAT WAS ONLY ONE OUT!!!!!!!!
TATIS JUST EARNED A MONTH OF CONSECUTIVE STARTS.
YOU ARE THE MAN TATIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopin Wright would have taken third
too bad.
That would have brough a run home.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not going to happen
Kemp has good range and a good arm and there was a man on third with 1 out. Wright can’t afford to get doubled up there.
by Pat Andriola on Jul 9, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was talkin about stealing
and Manny caught that ball.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i went to the Phillies game last night and i have to say aside from the phils winning i had a great time
by cjboyd on Jul 9, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There was our chance
until Wright and Sheffield come up again
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the plus side, at least we didn't look totally inept offensively.
It’s getting pretty sad when you are happy to be down 3 runs and you didn’t have a 1-2-3 inning after the top half we had.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Will the Mets win a series this year after losing the 1st game?
?
by Syler on Jul 9, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just got here and checked the score.
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 Jul 9, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reds are up 3-0
Can we ever win a damn game when they lose?
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Little chin music would be nice here
been awhile.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't let Santos pick up the ball either.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ha ha, remember when you had a guy on 2nd?
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes they do
It was called “the entire 1st inning”
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, walk Either to get to Manny.
I see where this is going.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone watching LA feed?
Steve Lyons is the “6th tool”
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 9, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's so fucking obnoxious... a young fran healy, but more cocky because of his mediocre career.
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fran was at least
i dunno, not a douche AND a tool
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 9, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
An ERA of 4.00 is acceptable for Livan
A WHIP of 4.00 on the other hand, is FREAKING RIDICULOUS!
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah the Mets didn't need someone like Manny in their lineup
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 9, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so what?
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 9, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Manny ROID-mirez?
ha
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Dodgers need someone like Livan on the mound
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oy
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 Jul 9, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is why Minaya sucks
You gotta figure that ANYONE is better than Perez and Livan in the rotation. These guys just can’t get anyone out.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6-1
damn.DFA livan and bring up Niese
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 9, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
why dont the Mets just put a tee up.
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Livan to Redding
HA HA. Yeah that inspires confidence
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shuttin this off
I really have no more patience for this pathetic mess.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Werthen should be on the phone to Niese
Livan has earned his contract, in his mind. 80mph fastballs are only fun in batting cages
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 9, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Warthen should be applying for unemployment
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't shine shit
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 9, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The bullpen is dead
We aren’t beating them anyway. If you’re waving the white flag you may as well wave it. Leave Livan in to take one for the team. He can throw 200 pitches.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 9, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Opposing Batters...
Hitting over .300 against Livan. Is that good?
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you are the National League it is
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This truly is
the blurst of times…
by keepcoolbutcare on Jul 9, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And this is my basement
Gee its not as nice as the rest of the rooms.
Yeah I should really stop ending the tour here
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooo where's the bathroom?
eh, 27th door on the left.
Nope (slam) nope (slam) nope (slam)
…
Find the bathroom all right?
Um…yeah.
by meigs1414 on Jul 9, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Simpson, be a dear and rub my legs until the feeling comes back
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How often do you brush Ralph
I brush every day sir.
Why must you turn my office into a house of lies?
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take a look at the big book of
BRITISH SMILES!!
[crying] That’s enough! That’s enough!
by meigs1414 on Jul 9, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the game was lost in the 1st
so i guess putting it further out of reach isn’t so aggravating.
Unless you think about how Omar told us we were going to win with a rotation filled with two guys coming off surgery, a guy with an 80 mph fastball whose brother just stopped getting paychecks for doing nothing for the entirety of a Met contract, two guys with no out pitches and more promise than actual record, and a guy with a big beard. Then I guess you might get steamed.
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 9, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay! Nice work fat
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Livan is lucky
he’s gotten 2 outs on the bases.
by Mount17 on Jul 9, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Ron...
it could be he got lucky, and actually really sucks
by Syler on Jul 9, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Livan gave up six runs in the first two innings? Shocking.
At least I don’t need to watch this.
by JoshNY on Jul 9, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rocky throw the towel. THROW THE TOWEL
(Towel Thrown)
Prediction:
LA 14 – NY 2
Manuael will hew and haw about the need to survive while alluding Mets lost the notion of shame.
Wright will slowly go crazy inside and eventually turn into the Hulk
Livan eats a Ho – Ho in the corner
by cuseindahuse on Jul 9, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
where do you get "2" from?
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 9, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we question your account
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 9, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had Livan pegged as more of a Chock-o-dile man
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
by dcrockett17 on Jul 9, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky you
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 9, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedro negotiating with Philly
Expect that to come back to haunt.
Of course Minaya will try to pawn off this off as if Livan, Redding and Nieve were the smart way to go.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pedro was horrible last year
You want him back?
by Syler on Jul 9, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over Livan, Perez, Redding or Neive?
Yup…
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need a triple to score Fat Ass
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they really had Wolf on the ropes there
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 9, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this sucks
I’m gonna go do something more fun, like punch myself in the head repeatedly
by JoshNY on Jul 9, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think HoJo admitted that he doesnt really work with the other batters
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HoJo
our future will be better when Manuel gets fired
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would anybody else prefer SNY to broadcast
some minor league games over the mets? You get to watch the same quality of play only with guys who have upside!
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love more minor league games on SNY
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
um aren't we watching them now?
They’re just called the New York Mets.
by meigs1414 on Jul 9, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoops ignore that comment
I’m an idiot
by meigs1414 on Jul 9, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fell asleep.
I’m pretty sure that says it all.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we should organize a watching party
where we all pop in an 86 dvd and watch it as though live. At least we know we’ll win the Astros game for example.
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 9, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB network had game 6 of 86 LCS on sunday morning two weeks ago
and I caught the tail end of it. Good times.
by meigs1414 on Jul 9, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should be able to buy dvds of any game or season in history by now
i don’t see why not
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 9, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well it was a pleasant surprise
considering SNY never run those games or even the 73 playoff serieses. Those are games I need to see.
by meigs1414 on Jul 9, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've watched the 1986 season in review produced by Sportschannel a bunch of times this season
Great music, very entertaining
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be happy if Sheffield hits a homerun
and nothing happens afterwards
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh well
At least the food is good in Citi Field
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the seats are "empty"
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 9, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tatis.
is starting at first for the next seven years.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
um hello?
Him getting a hit means he won’t play for the next two days. That’s what’z gangsta!
by meigs1414 on Jul 9, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gangsta!!!!!
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 9, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 for 30
Jerry “gut” is feeling validated.
Bad news for all Mets fans.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ron
Livan will not stop giving up runs
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Stay Puff Marshmellow Pitcher stopped sucking
We’d be in this game right now.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Nik
Too bad it’s a mouthfull otherwise it would stick.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This popout doesn't count because Omir is a rightie.
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ew
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 9, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i really don't like santos.
i’m sure he’s a great guy, but he has no business on a major league baseball team
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not even his "short swing"?
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
by The Glider on Jul 9, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Castro
everytime I see that guy bat.
by Chickendirt on Jul 9, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is Broadway doing?
"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 9, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish he got a lucky streak and hit some HR's. Then the Mets could trade him for some prospects.
Though, knowing the Mets, they would sign him a 7-year extension instead.
by Michkin on Jul 9, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many runs are the Dodgers going to score this inning
+/- 3 runs?
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+3 is the easy answer
but i’m gonna go under, just to be different
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry.
Throw a freakin’ fit and get tossed.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he was out by 20000000 miles
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 9, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gary
just say you want instant replay for all plays other than balls and strikes
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And for Balls and Strikes
they can use Pitch Fx
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is hirshbeck looking at?
la replay shows him in perfect position
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 9, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They were down 3 at the same time we were.
God we blow.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably been said a dozen times in this game thread
But Livan should be DFA’d after this game. Enough is enough with this batting practice. Bring up Niese, leave Nieve in the rotation and pray that Maine can come back in August.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or DFA Redding and put Livan in the pen
Much better
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, screw it.
Throw is fat ass out on the street.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or get rid of both, call Niese and Figgy
by Michkin on Jul 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winner
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I'd like to give Figgy a shot
but believe it or not, I have more faith in Redding than Livan.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't blame you
They are both hideous though.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hideous pitchers
and hideous to look at.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah the problem is who to DFA
there are so many candidates
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 9, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how bout we
DFA Redding,Livan,and Santos.bring up Niese,Figgy,and Thole
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DFA Jerry and call whatever manager we have at AAA or AA
by Michkin on Jul 9, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear god
I just saw the headline and decided it wasnt worth my time
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Jerry really Willie Part 2?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't worry, we never walk in runs
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bowa is going to blow a gasket??
the mets legitimately got 4 outs!
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 9, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's the obligatory
SNL clip with Christopher Walken
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GODDAMNIT FUCK YOU MATT CERRONE
That’s what I’m thinking.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was one thing when he was jus a hack blogger who had the grammar of a third grader
but how he actually makes a living off of that website is a travesty
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everywhere you look
mediocrity is rewarded. Why should he be any different?
by Zwill on Jul 9, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
he said that we would trade top prospects for top talent. What top talent?
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless "top talent" comes in a 6-pack
No point.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 9, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has the baseball mind
that Steve Phillips loves
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's too many tools for us.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
by pingel on Jul 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
grit, heart, passion, clutch, leadership....
white?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
by Evan_S on Jul 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would go for "average talent baseball player", but
according to the official grission site it’s “hustly”.