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Open Thread: Mets vs Nationals

New York Mets at Washington Nationals, Sep 28, 2009 7:05 PM EDT



Nelson Figueroa

#27 / Pitcher / New York Mets

6-1

205

R

R

May 18, 1974



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Nelson Figueroa 2-7 14 8 0 0 0 0 55.1 70 31 30 7 21 47 4.88 1.64


Ross Detwiler

#48 / Pitcher / Washington Nationals

6-5

185

R

L

Mar 06, 1986



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2009 - Ross Detwiler 0-6 13 12 1 0 0 0 64.2 79 42 41 3 28 39 5.71 1.65

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Mets Lineup
Pagan – lf
Castillo – 2b
Wright – 3b
Beltran – cf
Francoeur – rf
Tatis – 1b
Santos – c
Hernandez – ss
Figueroa – sp

via On the Mets beat – Newsday.com

by nelsonc on Sep 28, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Evans? never heard of him.

-Ceetar, the Optimistic Mets Fan

by Ceetar on Sep 28, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions  

… Sorry Nick Evans fans. Manuel says maybe Wed. I say don’t hold your breath …

via @lenno212 – David Lennon (Mets writer for Newsday)

by nelsonc on Sep 28, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh

I hate the overhead shots when they play at this field. I can never see the ball…..

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Well,

it wasn’t until the replay – and regular shot – that I could even see what happened on that play.

I have no idea why they think that overhead shot coming wherever is better….

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crap.

Almost. Francoeur has a hell of an arm. Now if he could just hit his target…

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, that says it all.

This time last two years we were all eating Rolaids like candy. As bad as that was, I’d like to be going through that again this year…..

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Classic

This guy will epitomize the agony that can swamp Met fans for years to come.

Just clicked the link metsguy gave below and read this guys bio. Very interesting so thanks….
Remind me to never do anything that would ever remotely result in my face being plastered all over the news as the poster person for being a NY Met fan. I’ll pass on my 15 minutes of fame, thanks anyway….

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

finally

in time for the playoff Bryce Harper Sweepstakes push

"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 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm starting to doubt whether or not he was actually the PTBNL.

Thats an awfully big risk for the Sox to take, he can’t be recalled from waivers this time.

"We're just as bad as the old Mets, but this time nobody's laughing"
-Dallas Green

by Stephen Schmidt on Sep 28, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

huh

they screwed us

"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 28, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

How so?

"We're just as bad as the old Mets, but this time nobody's laughing"
-Dallas Green

by Stephen Schmidt on Sep 28, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

well if we don't get carter

it should be it looks like they screwed us

"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 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

It depends who the 2nd ptbnl is.

Carter wasn’t a good haul anyway, so a younger guy with some upside would be nice.

"We're just as bad as the old Mets, but this time nobody's laughing"
-Dallas Green

by Stephen Schmidt on Sep 28, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

the original reports were two GCL kids before the Carter rumors surfaced.

It’s still possible they were correct.

"We're just as bad as the old Mets, but this time nobody's laughing"
-Dallas Green

by Stephen Schmidt on Sep 28, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

great

"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 28, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

What if its this kid?

http://www.soxprospects.com/players/mendez-roman.htm

Or this one?

http://www.soxprospects.com/players/rivera-manuel.htm

Either would make this trade look pretty good to me.

"We're just as bad as the old Mets, but this time nobody's laughing"
-Dallas Green

by Stephen Schmidt on Sep 28, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gogo Jerryball

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

by Kevin H on Sep 28, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta love these bunts...

NOT.
Thankfully, Pagan moved them along but with Pagan, I would have swung away.

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

You know...

when Tatis sees he isn’t getting that ball by stretching to stay on first, why doesn’t he come off the base a little and at least stop it from getting by him and the runner winding up on 2nd?
I know that throw wasn’t on him, but just saying…

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Tatis is not a real first baseman.

I think Wright should just sit out the rest of the year, go hang with his girl, and come back with a fresh outlook in February.

by fxcarden on Sep 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

imagine we're in the playoff race

I might have a reason to tell my girlfriend why I still care

"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 28, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Is there some rule

that says everytime we tie a game, or take a lead, we have to give it right back ?.

can’t we just hold on to a tie or a lead for more than 1 inning ?.

by fxcarden on Sep 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Anyone care to make a guess how many games we lost because of:

1. injuries
2. lack of talent
3. poor managing/coaching
4. bad luck
5. lack of pitching depth

by lstorie1971 on Sep 28, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

1. some
2. lots
3. several
4. one (Thanks Castillo!)
5. bundles

by Rigsay on Sep 28, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Green

in a one run ballgame. Why?

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL.

So as usual, I’m entertaining myself reading the Phil fans whine and panic on their blogs tonight as they’re currently losing 6-2. Looks like their lead will be down to 4 tonight with 6 games to play.
Given that fact that the Braves – if they hold onto their lead tonight – will be 15 for their last 17, I’d be worried too.

How I’d love to see that collapse happen.

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Down 8-2 now.

No way are Phils repeating. Their pitching is current awful and their offense is on siesta.

by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 28, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just got back from this game

I had a great seat right above the Mets bullpen. I also went to BP for the first time ever and that was extremely cool. Sheffield hits the ball unbelievably hard.

by deadspy3 on Sep 28, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

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