Open Thread: Mets vs Dodgers
by Eric Simon on Jul 9, 2009 6:03 PM EDT
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PrintLos 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
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."
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. :)
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
The Phils signed Pedro ...
… and that can’t be a bad thing … I think … meaning Halliday is out of their reach (I hope)?
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
Oh goody, Livan
The Dodgers decided to reschedule their batting practice for 7:10 p.m. tonight.
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 Mark Himmelstein on Jul 9, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh wait!
They’re home! Shows how much attention I’ve been paying, lol.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Jul 9, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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.
Ok, so here we go...
jeez.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
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.
I'd call it more like getting hit like he always does
they are just bunching them.
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
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.
Setting up Manny for this triple play
right here
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
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
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
+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
Yup
Frankie through the same outside fastball 3 times in a row last night. Poor pitch selection. Lyons is still a tool, though.
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
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
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
Maybe Niese should take Livan's spot?
Crazy, I know.
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
Argenis Reyes is here for the same reason.
by All Shook Down on Jul 9, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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."
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…
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
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
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
Why evans in LF, Tatis at 1b
and not the other way around? are we sure it’s best place for both?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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."
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."
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
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
mine
Johan
Mike P
Ollie
Niese
Figueroa
Nieve to the pen
Anyone expecting much out of this lineup tonight?
So much for Manuel’s promise to ride the hot bat a month ago.
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
Anyone else's MLB.tv out?
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
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
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
It's not in the Gangsta Handbook.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Wolf's got a nice WHIP
1.16. But we’ve got Ollie’s baseline leaps, you gotta factor that in.
Wright is back
Wright did a great job working that count
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."
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
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
oh man
why don’t you bet grass is green too
Oh God.
Freakin’ Tatis.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
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
I was almost happy
UUUGH.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
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
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
Hopin Wright would have taken third
too bad.
That would have brough a run home.
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.
I was talkin about stealing
and Manny caught that ball.
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.
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
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.
Little chin music would be nice here
been awhile.
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
ha ha, remember when you had a guy on 2nd?
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
Yes they do
It was called “the entire 1st inning”
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
The Dodgers need someone like Livan on the mound
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
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
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.
Shuttin this off
I really have no more patience for this pathetic mess.
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
You can't shine shit
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
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
Opposing Batters...
Hitting over .300 against Livan. Is that good?
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
If you are the National League it is
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
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
oooo where's the bathroom?
eh, 27th door on the left.
Nope (slam) nope (slam) nope (slam)
…
Find the bathroom all right?
Um…yeah.
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
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
Take a look at the big book of
BRITISH SMILES!!
[crying] That’s enough! That’s enough!
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
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
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
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
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
Lucky you
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
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.
You need a triple to score Fat Ass
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
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
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."
I'd love more minor league games on SNY
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
MLB network had game 6 of 86 LCS on sunday morning two weeks ago
and I caught the tail end of it. Good times.
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
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.
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
Oh well
At least the food is good in Citi Field
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
um hello?
Him getting a hit means he won’t play for the next two days. That’s what’z gangsta!
Gangsta!!!!!
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
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.
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.
Good Nik
Too bad it’s a mouthfull otherwise it would stick.
This popout doesn't count because Omir is a rightie.
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
Ew
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
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."
Not even his "short swing"?
"Never throw a slider to The Glider."
- Ed Charles, No. 5
I miss Castro
everytime I see that guy bat.
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
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.
+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."
Jerry.
Throw a freakin’ fit and get tossed.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
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
And for Balls and Strikes
they can use Pitch Fx
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
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
They were down 3 at the same time we were.
God we blow.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
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
Or DFA Redding and put Livan in the pen
Much better
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Ah, screw it.
Throw is fat ass out on the street.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
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
Can't blame you
They are both hideous though.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Hideous pitchers
and hideous to look at.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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."
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
Where's the obligatory
SNL clip with Christopher Walken
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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."
Unless "top talent" comes in a 6-pack
No point.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
He has the baseball mind
that Steve Phillips loves
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
That's too many tools for us.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
grit, heart, passion, clutch, leadership....
white?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
I would go for "average talent baseball player", but
according to the official grission site it’s “hustly”.
do you know a left handed pitcher is on the mound?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
oh right
it’s not in the gangsta handbook
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 9, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Tatis should never be playing first if Murph is available..
WTF Jerry you piece of shit
by dulciusEXasperis on Jul 9, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
"When Angel Pagan comes back"
He’s our last hope apparently.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Frank Robinson in 1975 no?
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
When F! gets back, he better have a starting job
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
when he comes back i think he will be sent down
because Pagan will be here
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 9, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
General feelings on Misch?
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
he looks like he might be decent
and he can’t be worse than Livan/Redding/Nieve
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 9, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
He doesn't give up 8 runs
But he doesn’t weigh 320 lbs. for me to entertain myself making fun of him during a schellacking
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Gary, SHUT UP
I don’t want the Nyjer Morgan-types.
Oh Gary
Nyjer Morgan is not going to save this team.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
12 steps baby
one day at a time
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
Oh Ronnie
Holliday is an outstanding fielder
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
if Philly is really looking at Pedro instead of Halliday
the Mets dodged a sizable bullet; it doesn’t matter this year but next year etc.
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
no one cares
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
How much did Wolf get, $3 mill a year?
We could have signed him for the rest of his natural life and still paid him less than Ollie.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
The Mets pay the players based on their "entretaining value", not so much for their baseball skills
Like Livan fat jokes, Ollie trademark walks, Castillo drop pop up, etc.
$5 mil I think
Already been worth it, still half a season to go.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 9, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
its hard to get my blood pressure under control
when people are saying things like 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
....does anyone else hear that noise?
like a buzzing.
(I’m being serious too)
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
Yes.
Glad you mentioned it. I’ve been looking around my room to see what it could be. LOL.
by MetsFan4Decades on Jul 9, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay good.
I thought I was going crazy.
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
its the sound of suck
unless you’re listening to steve lyons, then its the tone of douche
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
That's high
they are being nice to the ones that are still watching.
ha ha, now jerry makes a move
You’re a fucking genius, jerry! don’t wan the game to get out of hand.
by guy endore-kaiser on Jul 9, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
Is it "Free Kazoo Night" at CitiField?
"If there was ever a man dying inside, it must be Jerry Manuel" - Vin Scully
I remember one giveaway at Shea was a sports bottle with a straw
When you blew in the straw it made a high -pitched, loud whistle. Needless to say 15,000 people were blowing into the straw all game. I had a headache after the game
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
meaningless, really...we are no threat to them in any way
by Ballonthewall on Jul 9, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I know
I dont know why anyone cares about the Phillies anymore
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
can't hit, csn't pitch, can't field, have a bozo for a manager
nice resume we have there, eh? did i miss anything?
Livan was crap
we had our chances to chase Wolf but never got anything
by Jadden Hopkins on Jul 9, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
who thinks we should throw in the towel and bring up the kids
I mean Niese, actually
"Put it in the books. The Mets are the 2006 National League Eastern Divison champions"--Howie Rose
Not with Manuel as a manager
he would ruin them
by aparkermarshall on Jul 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i vote for that....we are not a contender....sad truth is, we stink
let’s sell of the marketable pieces and get something
by Ballonthewall on Jul 9, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
note how torre lets wolf bat here to bunt
jerry would send up argenis
it must be very difficult playing for a fool like manuel
you have to give the illusion of respecting him so you can stay our of trouble, but you have to deal with his stupidity day in and day out
by Ballonthewall on Jul 9, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Sheff tossed
pitch was too close to take, but I’m sure Sheff felt like he should get benefit of the doubt on that pitch.
Sigh.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Here's my question
Will these Nigh Mets be no-hit this year?
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Redding further endears himself to the Met faithful...
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Omar is one for five
in his off season pitching make over.
He STILL gets props for getting rid of the guys he did 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
by itsmetsforme on Jul 9, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
the first inning when the game was over
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 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
A Pulp Fiction-style
ass rape
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Screw this
Get rid of Redding and Livan and bring up Kunz and Niese.
If we’re going to get anihilated every night, we might as well figure out what we’ve got.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Meh.
What’s the point? This team isn’t underperforming. It IS this bad.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
question for the booth on whether the team still believes in itself
and he just blabbered something unintelligible
by Ballonthewall on Jul 9, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Q: could the Mets tie this game up if
Joe Torre took the mound for the remainder of the 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
A: They could put the ball on a tee and we wouldn't score 9 runs.
I wish I was kidding…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
little known fact
Phyllis Diller and Joe Torre share 98.5% of their DNA sequences.
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 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
damn
that was the worst “chemistry” argument I have ever heard. I usually have little patience for people overselling chemistry but part of me does believe that it may have some effect at the margins.
But that was terrible. This Met team is better equipped to take losing than some prior Mets teams that had more talent? Really? You’re going with that?
Geez Louise!
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
i guess his net point was they suck but they all get along really well...and do any of us really give a shit? i'd rather have a winning team full of assholes who despise one another
by Ballonthewall on Jul 9, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
It was like the guy hadn't even considered the possibility...
that a team full of of assholes that wins would be preferable. (Ahem… Philadelphia anyone?)
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
I think that was Omar's idea in building the team
Put together a group of guys who were “equipped” for complete and utter failure.
Job well done
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
ASB BS
I’m really sick of hearing how much this team is “looking forward” to the All Star Break. Every team in MLB is in the same boat regarding scheduling. The Mets are ~5 GB, they should be “looking forward” to playing baseball games and trying to make up ground.
They make it sound like they are just mailing it in until the ASB, and THEN, wow, you’re going really see some AWESOME baseball from the Mets! Yeah, right.
Why can’t the Mets rattle off 4 straight W’s, then bitch about how the ASB is breaking their momentum? The past 2 weeks have felt like an endless death march to the ASB, and you know that they will probably get their asses kicked in the series right AFTER the ASB, and what will the excuse be then?
In summation, I wish this team would STFU about the ASB already.
this post was saved
by the “in summation” line at the end
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 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
why can't the Mets get relief pitchers
like Vargas and Mota?
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
If Claudio Vargas or Guillermo Mota throw one more perfect inning, I'm going to lose it.
It has absolutely nothing to do with the outcome of the game and I have no more faith left in this team, but I will still absolutely freaking lose it.
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
Step away from the ledge Anthony...
you have so much to live for.
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Question about MLB rules...
Does it count in the standings when you beat the Mets?
is there a met fan alive who thought they'd win this one?
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 had us at 7-4
but I just can’t pick us to lose in the swag no matter how much i really think we will
"We must win and we must know how to win rather than win because we have statistical people."
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