Open Thread: Mets vs Rockies
by Eric Simon on Sep 3, 2009 2:04 PM EDT
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With his OBP
Thole should be hitting 2nd in this lineup, but whatever Jerry deems catchers must hit 7th regardless of ability.
I'm calling a Wright homer today
He likes the low ball, Marquis will give him one.
To cheer everyone up
Here’s a thoroughly depressing article on the Mets by Jayson Stark:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page=rumblings090903
makes some interesting points
I mean, bearing in mind that this team stays healthy, and we’re still not the team we need to be. The past 2 seasons would show us that.
The owner, manager, and GM have put the team in a deep hole.
by dulciusEXasperis on Sep 3, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I think Starks is pretty solid
especially when compared to some clowns out there. They underrate the lower levels of our system though.
The article could use more
I would have liked Stark to quote some of the executives / scouts that weren’t so negative on the Mets. (The “OK, so not all the folks we spoke with were quite that bleak.” part.)
Presumably some of the people he talked to also offered their solutions, instead of just listing problems. Would have enjoyed reading actual plans.
No mention of Thole, Ike Davis or
Holt or Meijia either. I think with a few moves they could have a decent lineup, but the starting pitching is the biggest problem, no doubt.
I knew that helmet wouldn't last
after that slide into 2nd. Maybe he should switch to a regular helmet when running?
Yeah
I meant the outfielder Spilborghs.
by aparkermarshall on Sep 3, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
As Keith mentioned
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN4cGuypdbg&feature=channel_page
Nothing original there.
Was it a really bad passed ball?
or was it close to a wild pitch?
He’ll be moved to LF by tomorrow probably, lol.
By Howie's account
definitely a passed ball. he stabbed at the pitch and it got away from him.
by TheBigStapler on Sep 3, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
wait, this is an afternoon game?
what an ass Jerry is to give Thole his debut in a game that a lot of people can’t watch.
THOLE!!!!
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
wooooooooooo
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
SWEET!
Completely forgot, the first game I had interest in watching in months was a day game, and what do I flip on, THOLE FTW!
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Mark Himmelstein on Sep 3, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
Pish Posh
Schneider would have hit 2 homers in one pitch
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
Ha, it's so great
we’ve been playing Scheid for the last 2 months when Thole could have been here.
I wonder what Thole warm-up music will be
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
Animal by Miike Snow
banger.
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
he did have 8sbs for Bingh
It’s a nice wrinkle to his game.
Calling it
Misch Monster Mash
It was a graveyard bash, fyi.
Yeah
especially when the bases are loaded
Gangsta
by Jadden Hopkins on Sep 3, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He took the first and second.
If he was going to swing, he could use his “HR-swing” until 0-2 then take a K.
Maybe the sb by thole wasn't great in retrospect
since they pitched around Valdez. but then again, it’s Valdez.
Hey Oil Spill=Grission
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Thole batting 1.000
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
What's his WAR?
Factoring that stolen base, it has to be about 9.5 right now.
well what's his wOBA?
.92 for the single,+ something for the steal/1
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
WAR is cumulative though, isn't it?
You’d have to extrapolate that performance over a significant number of PAs to yield a significant WAR.
Hows Misch looking today
no TV, hard to gauge from gameday. Glad to see Thole got his first hit out of the way quickly.
Gary said
good strike to ball pitch ratio so far….
by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 3, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Seth Smith
Anyone else think he’s a future all star? It’s not just that he’s hitting about .650 vs. us, he always seems to hit it hard.
and he had a few clutch hits in their last playoff run too.
he’s a pretty solid player from what ive seen of him.
by KeithsMoustache on Sep 3, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Josh Thole has a hit AND an SB?!
Not a bad first time in the line-up.
"He's definitely mixing it into his repertoire. That's French for 'repertoire' " - Keith Hernandez
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Sep 3, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
Thole=Great game caller
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
well whoever is calling them should continue to do so
it seems to work
by KeithsMoustache on Sep 3, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
We need to come up with Thole's amazing superpowers to fit his hype
Mr Grission = lightning
Thole = ?
hurricane
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Misch might qualify as the ace right now
1) Misch
2) Figgy
3) Redding
4) Pelf
5) Parnell
Good lord that’s not easy on the eyes. Look away!
since johan got injured
here are there FIP’s
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
sorry
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Ai3uMVs15MODdGE3blJrRmg1bFZSZTZwY3NxQUQ2Znc&hl=en
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
there are none
they are incalculably bad
by KeithsMoustache on Sep 3, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
and hit
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
who's going to be our starting catcher next year?
ideas, suggestions, feelings?
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
THOLE
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
His OPS is 2.000! How can you go wrong?!
You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.
fuck that
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
am i the only person who thinks of Towlie when i hear his name...
"I used to be legit. I was too legit. I was too legit to quit. but now I'm not legit. I'm unlegit. And for that reason, I must quit."
For Whom the Bell Thole
Time marches on… du du du dunnn-du du du dunnn Metallica song should be his at bat song, perfect…
is that the password?...... nah, its the intro to funkytown
by KeithsMoustache on Sep 3, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
How about a fucking hit an run?
Oh yeah, the triple play, forgot, because that will happen again.
Or a base hit
and the runner still gets forced at second
You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.
I thought the same thing
I think he switched identities and he’s really some other old lefty like Mike Stanton or Dennis Cook with cosmetic surgery.
Misch=5 starter next year?
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Maybe
but that is not really saying much. I mean they still think that there is room for Redding on this team next year.
by aparkermarshall on Sep 3, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Let him compete with Ollie
for that job
Gangsta
by Jadden Hopkins on Sep 3, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Some fan was running the bases and fell right on his face
Keith’s remark was that the Earth just shook
by aparkermarshall on Sep 3, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
ok, has anyone else thought to themselves this injury to frenchys thumb is actually a good thign
it seems like now that it hurts to swing, he’s much more careful with which pitches he actually swings at.
by KeithsMoustache on Sep 3, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
perhaps a good strategy
not sure frenchy would approve
by KeithsMoustache on Sep 3, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
not to mention slugging!
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
good sign that he did not go up hacking after the first hit
He took 3 pitches out of the zone.
yup a controlled at bat it seems
hopefully he can keep his wits about him and we see a lot more of him next year
by KeithsMoustache on Sep 3, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
.500/.500/.500
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Crap
Avg=.500
OBP=.500
SLG=.500
OPS=1.000
wOBA= I have .92/2 does anyone know the value of a steal?
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Thought
they called that a wild pitch.
by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 3, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Did they
It looked like it bounced off of him and was playable
by aparkermarshall on Sep 3, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
KKKK
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Hey, under Thole
Misch has thrown 4 shut out
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Gary says:
‘Wilson can still get down the line at 31’.
Oh God, so 31 is old now?
Ball players are only going to be considered in their prime from like 27-30 at the rate their going….
I really wish I had tv right now
I have no idea what his at bats look like.
by TheBigStapler on Sep 3, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
they look
good.
2nd at bat was gorgeous. laid of 3 close pitches, then drove a 3-1 pitch
by firejerrymanuel on Sep 3, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
so walking a-hern on 4 pitches in front of Wright
didn’t work out.
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Sep 3, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions
Frenchy took two pitches in a row
has to be a record. And in play (runs)!
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Sep 3, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
Wowsers, 4 runs in an inning
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Thole up first next inning
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Wow
I walk away from my desk and we put up a 4 spot
You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.
I love when pitchers cough up a 4-pitch walk right after getting a cushion
Misch has that killer instinct
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Sep 3, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
Wait
Is Eric Young Junior really Eric Young, Jr. as in the Junior of Eric Young the baseball player and odd-voiced TV personality?
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Sep 3, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
good swing at least?
or lazy fly ball
by KeithsMoustache on Sep 3, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
he swung at a hanger
but he was out in front and got under it.
his pitch recognition is tits.
by firejerrymanuel on Sep 3, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Oy Vei Gary
yes Stats dont win games. Ballplayers do. But stats will tell you what ballplayers to get in order to win more games
wow
im telling ya, keep that torn ligament torn, he can obviously still hit the long ball, and it keeps him from swinging as much
by KeithsMoustache on Sep 3, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
My gamecast is broken
You don't cheer for the Mets. You drink for the Mets.
Pelfrey
should take a page out of Misch’s book. Calm, cool, collected even after giving up that bomb…..
Knew I should've played Stewart in
my fantasy playoffs. Did not think he’d start vs. a lefty.
Got to believe
it will be Feliciano in 8th to go after Gonzalez and Helton. Stokes needs another day off maybe. Please no Sean Green…
he could get one more AB with a rally in the 9th inning
Bottom line – barring meltdown, we will be undefeated with him in the lineup. It’s no coincidence.
If the Mets are good at 1 thing,
it’s averting the sweep!
BB-Rod
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Is Kunz up yet? Let him in to see how he can give it up.
by Mr. Bananagrabber on Sep 3, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
not up yet
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Their last 5 road series
they won the last game of the series (SD, AZ, FL, CHI, and now, hopefully, CO) to avoid the sweep. Weird.
.333 WP baby!
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
S.D. was 4 games
so almost .333! We Can Build on This!
Oh Barmes. Your 1 for 4 with a HR games aren't helping my sanity here, or my fantasy team.
by Mr. Bananagrabber on Sep 3, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions
I picked him up because I had Reyes. He is the face of all my misery.
by Mr. Bananagrabber on Sep 3, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I had reyes and beltran
but still have a chance at winning somehow. Adam Lind, Werth and Reynolds have saved me.
Dub?
I heard he was out of the lineup last night. Does anyone know why?
2009 Mets---Mission: Bryce Harper!
It was planned that way.
Back one game, yesterday off, in the lineup today.
by MetsFan4Decades on Sep 3, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
They are going to give him some days off
for the rest of the year.
Kemp's been awesome lately
as has Mauer, he’s basically 1/2 of my team.
my game seems to be frozen
or did Wright foul off a bunch of pitches?
He and Helton are in a heated battle for 3rd in the batting race
maybe not “heated” but it’s close, .328 to .327.
Beimel looks like a stoned pizza delivery guy in his file photo (and possibly in life)
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Sep 3, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions
Gameday is giving me the impression
that he pitches like one too.
by Mr. Bananagrabber on Sep 3, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Good god that is a frightening photo
It looks like he’s been up for 96 hours on crystal meth.
Joe Beimel
is probably on the Faces of Meth billboards in Denver.
by Mr. Bananagrabber on Sep 3, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hammer Count:8
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Tho!e
will bat again unless he’s hit for, which under normal circumstances would be absurd.
But then again…
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Sep 3, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions
I'd say 3/1
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
Yay Murph
Always glad to see him get a hit lol
Future 1B!!! ;)
by dulciusEXasperis on Sep 3, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
Frenchy take notes
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
What do you guys think of Tholes at bats
I’m at work but I saw one at bat, the lazy flyball one. It looks like he has great bat control but little hip rotation in his swing. What are your impressions?
Great AB, and gets the double
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
I wish I could have watched
I’m on radio. Howie and Wayne are doing absolutely no scouting. That’s one thing I love about Keith and Ron. They’re always full of that kind of stuff.
by TheBigStapler on Sep 3, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
.400/.400/.600/1.000
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
DFA Schneider tomorrow
this kid’s gotta play. Let Santos teach him some grission and the power of lightning and he’s on his way, ha-ha
Schneider is a bad influence
.188/.267/.3something is a bad way to teach Tho!e how to play
"We're investigating the investigative procedure of the investigation of Tony Bernazard"---Omar Minaya (he really didn't say it but he would"
2010 opening day lineup?
At worst they could have:
Reyes
Pagan or FA
Beltran
Wright
Murphy or other FA 1b
French (probably stuck with him)
Thole
Castillo
That’s not too awful, that could be a wild card with some pitching. Right? Maybe?
It's not that bad
I can live with that depending on who the FA’s are
Gangsta
by Jadden Hopkins on Sep 3, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I would switch around the order a bit but, essentially, that’s not a bad lineup. I think one big hitter could make a big difference.
by TheBigStapler on Sep 3, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I still like
“For Whom the Bell” Thole or “Holy Thole”
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