Figgy Applesauce - Mets face mismatch, Bernazard vs. chaplain, Wilpon in the pros, Billy Joel in Philly
by Joe Budd on Aug 3, 2009 9:24 AM EDT
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Mike Pelfrey has been hanging around with Oliver Perez too much. He's starting to produce innings that have to be seen to believe. Striking out the side in the first, then issuing a two-out walk and two hit batsmen in the second. Very strange. Dan Warthen sure gets his work out with both these guys. It's like they need their hands held to get through five innings.
Meet the Mets
In this biggest mismatch I can remember this season, Nelson Figueroa gets the start tonight against Dan Haren.
Reese Havens doubled and homered for 2 of his 4 hits yesterday, earning the Baseball America's Prospect Hitter of the Day award.
Whatever happened to Eddie Kunz?
Tony Bernazard cussed out a priest. No, seriously.
Mike Silva advocates for Wally Backman to replace Bernazard.
I miss Bob Murphy. Wayne Hagin just isn't cutting it.
Mets Police investigates Jeff Wilpon's professional baseball career. Not much to find, however.
St. Lucie is the place to be if you want to see the real Mets. Billy Wagner and Jose Reyes are rehabbing there.
Remember Omar's last deadline deal? Not terrible, actually. It's the subsequent re-signing of Ollie that causes me to punch my computer.
Around the NL East
Cliff Lee made his Philly debut and was awesome, of course. This guy compares him to my favorite singer, Levon Helm. Part of me just died inside. In slightly better news, however, the Phillies lost to Barry Zito.
Pedro did not fare too well in his latest triple-A appearance.
In slightly related Phillly news, Billy Joel has to wear a Phillies jacket in his concert at Citizens' Bank Park because there's a Met logo in his stage background. OMG. Kranepool Society is pissed at Billy.
OhMurph presents an X-rated encyclopedia of Philly sex terms. This is a family site, so I will not paste any samples here.
The Marlins knocked around their former closer Kevin Gregg for two solo shots in the 9th to shock the Cubs, 3-2.
The Dodgers beat up on Jair Jurrjens and the Braves 9-1. Earlier in the weekend, Jason Schmidt returned to his old form and dominated Atlanta.
The Nationals were busy around the trading deadline, but not in signing the players who should be their building blocks. They beat the Pirates 5-3.
Around MLB
Jim Duquette says Scott Kazmir is proving him right about his player evaluation. Too bad Victor Zambrano isn't helping.
Mike Silva asks what is the best baseball video game. I'm putting in a vote for High Heat Baseball.
Melvin Mora's time in Baltimore may be done as he's feuding with manager Dave Trembley.
The Mariners may be interested in dealing Felix Hernandez.
Nomar says that clean players identified themselves as users in 2003 to get testing.
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Whenever Pedro makes his first Phillies start
Everyone should wear their Martinez Mets shirts / jerseys.
that article on TB
should be taken with a grain of salt.
I hear Christian Red has his eye on one of those hot dog vendor jobs at citi field.
Kunz
Sounds like he is having a ruff year.
by Reg Dunlop on Aug 3, 2009 9:48 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Definitey
He seems to go through a stretch were you want to think he’s figured out his control issues. Then the next day he walks 3 and 2 hits without recording an out.
I agree they shouldn’t give up on him yet, but its sure not looking good.
Best baseball video game
MVP 05 by a mile, but Baseball Stars and RBI Baseball hold a special place for nostalgia.
I'm gonna say
original Ken Griffey Baseball for Super Nintendo, from like 1993 or 1994. Still play it once in awhile to this day.
by James Kannengieser on Aug 3, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Currently, MLB the Show is by far the best
Back in the day, while I did love me some Ken Griffey, I give it to Base Wars
Couldn't agree with you more about the Show
Probably the main reason why I got a PS3 instead of an XBOX
There is no better document of the glory that was 1986.
by TheBigStapler on Aug 3, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure if I'm alone on this one
but I want absolutely no part of Wally Backman.
by James Kannengieser on Aug 3, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions
More from the Silva thing on Backman:
Backman, unlike some old school baseball coaches, doesn’t discount the modern statistical game, but understands how to apply it appropriately. We discussed knowing what the stats mean in terms of the player, situation, and team concept.
Care to elaborate on this discussion? Considering Silva has basically no grasp of the “modern statistical game” I’m curious how that discussion went down.
Mets just fired a guy and a big reason was for his temper and cursing. Do we really want to bring in a guy who has a history of doing the same thing?
by James Kannengieser on Aug 3, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
As I said in the comments to the Silva article...
He recommended Omir Santos to the organization. I love him as a player, but as an executive in player development I want no part of him.
I'll elaborate
I’m skeptical of any personnel recommendations involving former Met players and staff. Wally Backman is easily a top 10 a-hole. Maybe Lenny Dykstra can be CFO, while we’re at it.
by TheBigStapler on Aug 3, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
More from Backman
"Lifting weights is fine, but it won’t help you with situational hitting and knowing how to lay down a bunt."
Ugh!
I think the biggest mismatch
Was Livan vs Lincecum and we won that one! So there’s some hope for today.
Perhaps the Mets will hit
an additional 73 ground foul balls.
by pologroundling on Aug 3, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe that
but we know they won’t be base hits.
by TheBigStapler on Aug 3, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, Duquette?
Just shut the fuck up. You made a mistake, we all know. Just stop trying to prove you’re right.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
Whom to Root Against
“In slightly better news, however, the Phillies lost to Barry Zito.”
Unless, of course, you think the Mets are competing for the Wild Card…
by EastFallowfield on Aug 3, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions
RBI III
Best Baseball video game.
"I was so frustrated [Saturday], I [could have said] anything," ~Oliver Perez
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