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Open Thread: Mets vs Nationals

Washington Nationals at New York Mets, Sep 18, 2009 7:10 PM EDT



Mike Pelfrey

#34 / Pitcher / New York Mets

6-7

230

R

R

Jan 14, 1984



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Mike Pelfrey 10-10 28 28 0 0 0 0 164.1 188 100 93 15 62 96 5.09 1.52


J.D. Martin

#60 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals

6-4

200

R

R

Jan 02, 1983



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - J.D. Martin 4-4 11 11 0 0 0 0 56.2 59 29 27 12 18 28 4.29 1.36

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i always enjoy coffee before watching radar

you know that

Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.

by kendynamo on Sep 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mets Lineup vs. Nats
Pagan LF
Castillo 2B
Wright 3B
Beltran CF
Murphy 1B
Francoeur RF
Schneider C
Valdez SS
Pelfrey P

via On the Mets beat – Newsday.com

by nelsonc on Sep 18, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions  

You can't expect a 23 year old to catch 3 games straight

what are you, nuts ?.

Besides, Pelfrey needs Schneider’s shirt to wipe his hand off after he licks it.

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

While away, Schneider was busy doing more car commercials

Ugh! Click here to watch.

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it's quite original.

Then again, I am glad I drive a Honda.

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now I now why Francoeur has been better with the Mets

according to him (during his interview on SNY), his injury has made his swing better and smoother. the injury has made him better.

by EtSuKe on Sep 18, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, that's a new one!

Probably straightened out that kink

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

we need to find a use for "keep fucking that chicken" here

"Solo homers usually come with no one on base." -Ralph Kiner

by metsguy234 on Sep 18, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

My father calls him "the cat"

I thought it was pretty funny, once I noticed.

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

josh bard HR

good job there mikey

"Solo homers usually come with no one on base." -Ralph Kiner

by metsguy234 on Sep 18, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Looking like a National disaster

The Mets need a lift!!!

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I think I might have to do another game recap

With a dramatic image, WPA charts, and roll call.

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

F'king Willingham!

So, um… what else is new?!

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Personally, I feel bad for Anthony "Razor" Shines (actually, his middle name IS Razor)

Nice guy and a real stand-up guy, but his future might be in jeopardy. The Manuel Administration might be dissolving. As goes the cabinet, so goes Jerry…

By the way, that error just kills me.

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Learning what ?

How to lose ?.

How to ignore Razor Shine’s windmill ?.

How to spin things with the media ?.

Seems like the young guys are not learning anything useful or productive.

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mets need a bailout...

… to fund player education in Baseballology classes.

Say “Baseballology” five times fast. Betcha can’t do it!

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lesson one

The 5 oz white ball with red stitches is called a “base ball”

Start from fundamentals and work your way up to learning how and when to do what

In time, they’ll move up to “Advanced Baseball Physics”

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Available courses still open for the fall semester

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

here

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

http://www.baseballfactory.com/bbu/courses.asp

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate it when those things happen!

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Luis Castillo just signed up for

“How to catch a pop up to end the game”

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

As long as I live

(which probably won’t be much longer if I keep watching this team)

I won’t forget or forgive him for that.

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well..

If that game would have made a difference, I might agree with you. But unfortunately, it was just one of many comedies.

Hey….it took 20 years, but even Boston brought Buckner back to show him all was forgiven. Of course, they had finally won a couple of WS by then….

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

If I have to wait 20 years...

… I’ll be bald by then!

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

God, I hope not either….

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

back then, that game mattered.

that’s what makes it worse. if it happened today, I would laugh it off.

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thole made that throwing error. The very next play, he didn't rush it and got the out.

Still, I’d rather see the young guys (Thole, Evans) play than the veterans (Schneider, Tatis).

by Michkin on Sep 18, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Better to do it right once than a thousand times wrong!

I might be exaggerating, but still…

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

IF the young guys come up

and all the team does it lose, and they see nobody gives a shit, then they are not really learning how to play at this level.

I mean, Thole is using Schneider as a mentor ?. Come on !

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, they only learn when the team wins?

They are still facing ML players, in NY, in front of 30k fans.

by Michkin on Sep 18, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

wait...30k people went to the game ?

and I was talking about learning HOW to win.

Winning is a habit.

So is losing.

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I see how that would affect their "morale", but still disagree.

We wouldn’t see youngsters develop in ML losing (losers) teams.
Our minor leagues have the worst standings and we saw the development of prospects.

by Michkin on Sep 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

You win.

I still think these kids would have been off playing elsewhere, if anything to keep them from Jerry.

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some older guys young pitchers shouldn't learn from (our biggest concern)

Adam Eaton
Hideki Irabu
Sidney Ponson
Carlos Silva
Kip Wells
Victor Zambrano (Yeah… I went there…)

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

There shall be much learning indeed!

But this article tells us all who’s largely to blame

Ryan Church put these people down and says the teams’ players go elsewhere for those services.

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sean Green = SOS

Of course, by SOS, I mean Same Old Shit

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Classes Available (Fall)

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Dammit!

Why can’t I post links?

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

How funny is it

that Frenchy said that with that injured finger, he’s actually getting better at bats because of it? Only the Mets…..

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 18, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe if they break all his fingers

he’ll hit .400

You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.

by Kevin H on Sep 18, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Frenchy (fry) with crinkle-cut fingers

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice friend - lol

What the hell are they doing anyway? Some people have entirely too much time on their hands…

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 18, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

F'king hilarious!

When I was a little kid, I pulled off a lot of tricks on people, but that one makes me look amateur-ish

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

why not just smack him in the nuts when hes blindfolded yourself? seems like an awful lot of extra work.

Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.

by kendynamo on Sep 18, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

also after seeing the first post of this thread

i have to post this, my favorite scene of the movie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOCDCcNSWhw

Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.

by kendynamo on Sep 18, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

My favorite scene is when

The guys in the movie are watching the guys in the movie are watching the guys in the movie are… (infinite loop sequence)

If you saw it, you’ll get it. It’s the type of thing that happens when there’s mirrors to your left and right… you can see yourself 1000s of times!

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvd3kaupZ60

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by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bryce Harper here we come

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Sep 18, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

The Mets only have...

13 12 more wins than the worst team in baseball, by record! We can do it FTL!

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

WE CAN DO IT!

PCT
0.639 New York Yankees
0.599 Los Angeles Angels
0.596 Los Angeles Dodgers
0.593 Boston
0.586 Philadelphia
0.578 St. Louis
0.565 Colorado
0.552 Texas
0.541 San Francisco
0.534 Detroit
0.534 Atlanta
0.531 Florida
0.517 Seattle
0.517 Chicago Cubs
0.507 Minnesota
0.503 Tampa Bay
0.490 Chicago White Sox
0.486 Milwaukee
0.479 Houston
0.466 Oakland
0.463 Cincinnati
0.452 Toronto
0.449 San Diego
0.435 Arizona
0.429 New York Mets
0.418 Cleveland
0.411 Baltimore
0.404 Kansas City
0.382 Pittsburgh
0.342 Washington

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

GO TEAM!

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Sep 18, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

You should add the payrolls on the next column

and send it to

a) Jeff Wilpon
b) Omar Minaya
c) Adam Rubin.

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

f'n comeback time baby

although thats counterproductive at this point

Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.

by kendynamo on Sep 18, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Why do i even bother?!

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

WPA

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't post pictures either!!!

http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=290918121

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Preview button ftw

You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.

by Kevin H on Sep 18, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

We got this

You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.

by Kevin H on Sep 18, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Game tying grand slam?

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Sep 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

What would the WPA be for GS?

You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.

by Kevin H on Sep 18, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

WPA

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

When posting a link, you have to write a text for the link

 href=“http://aaa” target=“new” (write something here) /a

by Michkin on Sep 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

COME ON MURPH

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Sep 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha!

Now we know why the Nats are BEHIND us in the division….

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

why do you build me up

buttercup, baby ,just to let me down

"Solo homers usually come with no one on base." -Ralph Kiner

by metsguy234 on Sep 18, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

i was going to say something snide

about the mets being unable to play with the leagues worst team

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 Sep 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

WINCOEUR IS UP

ok now i want to win

Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.

by kendynamo on Sep 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Frenchy took a 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 Sep 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Get as far away from a bullet-shooting gun as you can...

… because even the strongest of us are compelled to use it.

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

lame

"Solo homers usually come with no one on base." -Ralph Kiner

by metsguy234 on Sep 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahahhaha

Really, we can’t beat you Washington in terms of suckiness

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Sep 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

there are new ways to lose in the universe

but the mets find new ones every day

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 Sep 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK YOU FRANCOEUR

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Sep 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

That would have been cool

You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.

by Kevin H on Sep 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

well, f me

thats just perfect

Lets hope that when gut check time comes again the Mets will pass it with flying colors.

by kendynamo on Sep 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I was gonna say...

when Beltran was up, what new and inventive way can we think up tonight to lose this game.
Well, there you have it.

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

FAILCOEUR

"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"

by firejerrynow on Sep 18, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

not really his fault

You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.

by Kevin H on Sep 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

6 game losing streak

i didnt even notice

"Solo homers usually come with no one on base." -Ralph Kiner

by metsguy234 on Sep 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Frenchy

beating up a cooler in the dugout…

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

the only thing the mets can beat

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 Sep 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm

maybe luck does have something to do with this suck pie.

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 Sep 18, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

nah.

it’s just straight up suck

by fxcarden on Sep 18, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

dont get me wrong this is limitless suck but with a fair helping of the worst luck

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 Sep 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Testimony from a fellow friend

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

All I can say is...

Thank the gods we are not in this race. If I had to watch these bizarre loses to end some of these games that actually counted, I’d be looking for the nearest ledge.

Dropped pop ups, triple plays, balls knocking gloves off the pitcher and still making the play, etc. etc.

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 18, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

we are the worst team in the world

i dont care what the statistical numbers say

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 Sep 18, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

It's getting harder not to put 'Mets' and 'gimmick' in the same sentence (which I just did right now!)

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was actually naive enough to think 'baseball evens out'

and that we’d steal one away to make up for the Murphy Atlanta debacle.

Becoming a met fan in 1991=epic lifetime fail

by Rigsay on Sep 18, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Karma is a b***h.

Legend has it, that when the full moon strikes the pitchers' mound at a Mets game, Mr. Met turns into Evil Mr. Met...

by sj10689 on Sep 18, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

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