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Open Thread - Game 111: Mets vs. Cubs (08/05/2007) on ESPN

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Tale of the tape:

Glavine Marquis
ERA 4.38 4.22
FIP 5.13 5.21
K/9 4.05 5.06
BB/9 3.20 3.66
K/BB 1.27 1.38
HR/9 1.18 1.20
WHIP 1.38 1.32
GB/FB 1.13 1.36
BABIP .274 .257
eBABIP .333 .285

Que se dillio:

Tom Glavine takes a second crack at career win #300 as the Mets and Cubs square off in the series rubber match on ESPN, featuring the world's greatest baseball analyst.

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Going to the game
Finding Tix for it has been tough but I think I just picked up some lower level tix for $50 each through a friend of a friend.  UPPER DECK were going for $90+ on craigslist, and bleachers in the same range, so if it comes through this is looking good!

by Mikeybags84 on Aug 5, 2007 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

All the other NL East teams
have won today. Be nice to add a win as well to keep pace. Not to mention getting Tommy G to 300 and taking the series

. Also, I have to deal with this (via myspace) from my friend Jaclyn, a Cubs fan: "The Mets will be sorry they ever came to Chicago!!!! WHO won the game yesterday? Yeah that what I thought...and it was not that team from NY. Keep talking because to me all I hear is quack, quack, quack. "

NOW it's personal.

aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

This is gonna be awesome
Sunday Night Baseball, Wrigley Field, Tommy going for #300 against some big hitters. The perfect prelude to our big series against the Braves at Shea.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't wait for our
lefty with a lunch pail to take the mound.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Lo Duca
In the lineup tonight I see
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

not happy
i doubt hes really read for action
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed
I thought I read a number of reports this morning saying he wasn't going to play.
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

cmon DEl
make contact

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll take a walk
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joe Morgan is also surprised
that Milledge is hitting 8th. Because on this team, youth is a capital offense.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

look
I won't even bitch about where he hits, once Willie has him in the lineup.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glav
helpin his own cuase

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

He figures he's not likely
to get any run support from his teammates, so why not do it himself?
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Milledge
Steals a run.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I wouldn't mind that
How nice was that 11 run inning at Wrigley last year
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Glav
should tell willie he's goin 9 innins today....no matter how bad he does....lol

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Man
Bonds was skinny.....they showed Glavine plunkin him back in 84 i think?

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

1987
You beat me to it.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's a great clip
they showed of Glavine's debut on ESPN. Bonds looked a little skinnier back in '87, no?
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

JJ
from good times

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glav
doesnt look that sharp today

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

He's getting behind the hitters
in almost every AB. He's getting away with it now, but he won't for long.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

time for some runs
Marquis sucks.  The Mets need to pound him.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sometimes i feel
that we need to get rid of half the team and start from scratch....or let all the young players grow together

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

10 pitches
to marquis....yuck

50 pitches in 2 2/3

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Marquis hits well
but that still doesn't mean Glavine is particularly sharp.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

There goes
the no hitter....hehe

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like
Soriano is going to the DL. Poor Cubbies
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

too bad
....................it wasnt Aramis Ramirez

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah
AmRam is a bitch.  I kinda like Soriano (even if I cringed at every rumor that had him going to the Mets).
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
That was abrupt. Doesn't look good for Soriano
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

It's impossible to tell
how it happened. He must have just trolled his ankle or twisted his foot in the dirt.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

look like a hammy
....but i am no Doctor

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah
It does. If it is, he won't be back for some time.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Green
need to shorten up his HR cut

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Pualie
doesnt look right either

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

he hasn't looked right all year
I hope Willie isn't dumb enough to go back to playing LoDuca 5-6 games a week.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Milo
clears the pitchers spot

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Willie is a great manager
but his determination to hit Milledge behind Green and others is embarrassing. Experience is great, but Shawn is killing us in the 6-hole.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Milledge
I'm happy to see him the lineup. Willie makes these young players earn promotions. He should be at least ahead of PLD who hasn't played in a week and sub 700 OPS.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

sometimes
old school thinkin can kill a team

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

CMON JOSE
they prolly pitch around jose to pitch to Luis

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

make 'em pay, Jose
for the cardinal sin of walking the pitcher.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

All right, Jose
Time to bust this game open!
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

damn
willie shaken his head in the dugout? maybe becuase he has to do the live interview with the ESPN guys

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

so Willie had Milledge on hold
and he stole the base anyway. I'm sure he's pleased with that.
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

For those not listening or watching on tv
They said it's a strained right quad for Soriano, not sure how bad it is yet though
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I think
Quads are worse.....longer to heal

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Steal
Willie said Milledge ran through the hold to steal that base in 2nd.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

wonder if he missed the sign
or purposely ignored it
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

willie said it
when he was interviewed between innings. Didn't seem too pissed about it. Good think he made it or Lastings might have been hitting the pine
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would imagine
that LMillz is not one of Willie's biggest fans right now. I definitely saw through Willie's scripted BS about "trusting my guys".
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

he did say that Milledge
is one of his guys and he trusts him. Why Willie would be not be fan I have no idea. All he's done is hit since he's been up here.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

my guess is he ran though it
It's tough to miss a sign when Rickey is right there. Maybe Rickey told him to take it because Marquis is so slow to the play.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder if Roban Gotay
woulda made those 2 crazy wind aided plays like luis has done?

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

how about some damn runs
unless we're gonna depend on Tommy to get the clutch hit.
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

we score all these runs the last 4 days
but when glavine pitches its the opposite

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Castillo
looks like he's handling the bat pretty well. He certainly makes contact. Morgan loves him so maybe I'm wrong
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

he's got a couple of doubles
which makes me happy
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

NICE
castillo tag up

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

DELgado
should choke up on his bat like barry

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Carlos!
Wright just missed it, Delgado didn't.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I dont believe im saying this
but green needs to hit here because PLD is on deck

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Shawn
Wow, a 2-out RBI!
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

i thought it was a long out
Derosa is a Second basmen....oh well so was Soroino

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Green
That looked like an infielder playing the OF, that's a ball that should have been caught. Sweet for us.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

not going to complain
especially with hard-hit outs by Reyes and Wright this time through the order.  The Mets have Marquis figured out now, it would seem.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's pour it on
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Hello every one
Think Tom will get his 300 tonight :)

by gersch3 on Aug 5, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

3 Runs
must feel like 10 for Tom

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmmm
...last time we did this I stayed up to 1am and felt like I had a hang over when I went to work. So what does everyone think of BB hitting 755?

by gersch3 on Aug 5, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope
756 comes soon

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

me too
I am steroids out at this point. The faster Bonds does it the faster it will be over.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Finally, a quick inning for Tommy
He's started to settle in a little (but don't worry, I just took care of that).
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

hopefully
this week....lol

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glav
is not goin to want the bullpen to come in on this one

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

let's get some more
Marquis sucks.  Blow this wide open!
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

oh yeah
the Cubs bullpen sucks too.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

questions what does
Free Ramon Castro! mean?? I am all new to this.

by gersch3 on Aug 5, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well I think i let Glavine pitch
till his arm falls off in this game.....so he cant blame it on the bullpen like last time

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

wheres dumpstar?
that guy is always good for a few insurance runs.

by kendynamo on Aug 5, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Luis
looked old batting right handed

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Double steal!
cool.  walk Wright and let Carlos hit a granny.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope so
But I hate to see the bat taken out of Wright's hands with the lefty Delgado on deck.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

reyes
might set a record of "balks induced."
either that or he should steal home.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

well they scored
Sad, but it's something.
and they get to pitch to Green!  Can we just skip the formalities and go to the bottom of th inning?
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

OK GREEN...
let get a base hit

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Hit a line drive
back towards Derosa again...lol

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

silly stat on Green
Yeah, he's got great career numbers with the bases loaded, because once upon a time, he was a great hitter.  He's cooked now, so those stats are meaningless.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

to be fair
He did hit it hard, but right at the SS.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Plus
I'm pretty sure that every hitter has pretty good numbers with the bases loaded.
I was thinking before: have the Mets hit a grand slam this year? I don't think they have. And after they hit so many last year, especially at Wrigley...
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was wondering that too
I don't think there have been any this season, where they seemed to come every other night last year.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

most good hitters
are good base loaded hitters. The pitcher is in trouble.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

DocMets
always a comforting voice of reason....lol

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

well thats ok
Glav cant handle a 6 run lead

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

He can't?
I was hoping he'd be able to hold on to it.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

3 starts ago
Glavine had a 6 run lead earlu and gave it up....he last like 3 innings

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah, that's true
Well, we'll see.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope Glav
has a short inning this inning

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

where did Delgado
fing that gold glove

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

WHY?
are we listening to Smoltz for like a half an inning now?

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

5 - 1
one on second....Aramis hit a deep ball to center for a bouble

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am going to call my hubby he is in Nevada
watching the game.lol I still do not have a picture.

by gersch3 on Aug 5, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

good job tommy
i don't know how much longer he's going to go.  glad he got out of that without any more trouble.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Lee and Ramirez
will do that to just about any pitcher.  I'm just glad Tommy's got some runs to work with.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great point
I say leave Glav in 1 more inning.....for some reason i dont trust the bullpen today

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glav was in Trouble
the whole time Smoltzie was on the phone....as soon as he hung up the phone Glavine struck out Cliff

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, what a nice moment
Cubs fans saluting one of the alltime greats as he walks off the mound.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh yeah
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let me imitate Cubs fans
"Look!  Kerry Wood!  He used to be really good before getting 24524 injuries!  Now we have a 5 minutes window without him being hurt!  Look he threw  a strike!  I love being nostalgic for the days when we were decent!  Let me go apeshit!"
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Wood
Looks downright skinny compared to his healthy years
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wood
looks small as hell

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Kerry Wood
Wow, he looks like a different person.  I don't remember him ever being that skinny, even when he was 20.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Good old
Lastings.  He's our best hitter.  And only playing 4 times a week...
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

When are they gonna give Newhan
some playing time? This Milledge fellow is awful.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

METS bat boy
is like 8 feet tall

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn Reyes
hasnt swung at sumthin like that in awhile

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

that's what it's like to be a Cubs fan
You stand to cheer a strikeout when you're losing 5-1 because it was thrown by a pitcher coming off his eleventy-billionth trip to the disabled list.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

And
sadly somewhat true
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions  

OH PLEASE
let it happen today

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

u see Glav's wife
checking out the bullpen

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

What a touching moment
The Cubs fans are cheering for Tom Glavine as he...no, they're just cheering for Jason Kendall.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Mota?
Willie, it isn't 10-1.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

oh no Mota
so a lefty is coming up good here comes Pedro. Perhaps Sosa should get Mota's job and he can go home and watch his balls shrivel up
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

the fucking bullpen can't take
the pressure. Come on you overpaid babies-buck up and get him his 300th win.
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Glavines whole Family and him
there inside must be twisting so hard.....and there still 2 innings left

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup Heilman
Feliciano, definitely a struggle for him last few outings
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

if the bullpen does blow it
I might get some enjoyment seeing Christine freak out. She's very lovely, but I'm tired of seeing her already
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

gee I have a lovely family, but
so does Tommy and he has lots of dough and can retire at 41 or 42 and never have to work again. A man could get jealous
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't understand
the Holiday Inn ad in which the guy is singing and the two dudes with headphones join in...what are they singing and how is it emblematic of internet access?

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Slight mistake
The guy singing has headphones, and the two fellows who join in don't.

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, I am...
Although my alter ego is a female stuffed animal sitting on the couch who's a New York fan.  I also have a stuffed bear that is a LA and Anaheim fan.  I don't quite understand how that happened.

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I say
the more the merrier
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Luis
Great night for him
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Castillo is having
a monster day. He's already worth the price
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Billy's been fantastic
He's so much better than last year.  His lone blown save was on a HR to (who else?) Pat Burrell.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm watching again
Just a point of information
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
Carlos just flicked the bat and almost got it out
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice!
Nice hit by Delgado...although I'd really rather not see so many shots of Piniella looking dour.

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I've got
a few jealous friends who are Twins fans texting me already. Their loss, they should just concentrate on their boy Alexi Casilla
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

What's with Lou
he goes out to the mound and waves his wrist to put Alou on. He looks pissed
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

do he have to act like
a raving lunatic everytime the team has a bad game. I would hate to play for this guy. His act is tired.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, come on
Weren't you listening to McCarver yesterday? He's not a phony, what you see is what you get. Pinella and McCarver are two of the most genuine men in baseball.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah what does McCarver
All I know I would hate to work for a guy who always makes a show when he's displeased with an employee.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree but lots of
players  love him
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pinella
looks decrepit

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

delgado is strong
one handed, half a swing, hits the wall in the gap.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions  

And furthermore...
I have been informed that it should be pronounced a-LOW, not a-LEW.

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

A-Loo
I think people have been pronouncing it that way since Moises' dad and uncles first came up.  Someone should have said something back in the 60s.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

The error did indeed start in the sixties
"Their name is commonly pronounced "ah-LOO," but the correct pronunciation is actually "ah-LOH." Apparently Felipe's minor league manager called him that, and he didn't feel it was his place to correct him. He and all his family have been called "ah-LOO" ever since."

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Lou
ever happy about anything?
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

ugh
way to look good there, Shawn.

Now it's time for LoDuca's DP.

Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions  

we better get more than
one run out of this with the weak ground ball machine LoDuca coming up. I would pinch hit for him here and let Castro finish up the game now that Glavine is out
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I second that
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

strike out PLD
if you cant hit it out of the infield

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions  

ha
who else do we have in the pen?  Sosa?
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions  

got the 2 runs back
Which is good, but I think it was a mistake to PH for Heilman.  Let him seal the 8th inning.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

he's done a good job in his appearences
I've been impressed. He showed me something in that game in Mil, where the D sucked in his inning.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Suggestion for ESPN:
use a split-screen, with one half showing the game and the other showing Chris Glavine. That way we at least won't be interrupted with her.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions  

really
enough already
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah
It's bad enough that Fox does too much with the faces in the crowds, now ESPN decides to copy them.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

and it looked real bad
it's weird sometimes he was running great and sometimes he was limping
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

whiskey the foxtrot
Did Castillo get injured already?

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

i think Minaya
pulled his arm muscle on the phone

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Aramis Ramirez
Is a dog. He barely ran on that play. This is one guy who I would hate if he was a Met.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

at one time
i wanted the mets to get him too

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's got attitude problems
Someone needs to plunk him every so often, too.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

THERES DUMSPSTER
good, we glavine needs some more. and his fine ass wife appreciates it too

by kendynamo on Aug 5, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

CY Young
749 complete games....wow

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

I think it's safe to say
that that record is safe. ;)
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have it on mute
So with that "complete games" graphic up, is Joe Morgan talking about the good ol' days when pitchers weren't pussies and could throw ALL THREE ENDS OF A TRIPLE-HEADER?

I figure there's no other reason to compare Glavine to Cy Young.

Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Eeeep
Umpiring is dangerous!
Apparently, so is being a base coach. :(

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Weird moment
They caught the conversation with Marty Foster refusing to leave the game. Perhaps Soriano could learn a thing or two from him.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Just what we need
A woozy ump.
The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Aug 5, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

ump said he was fine
after he said his left eye was gone crazy

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Marty said
"aint no way im leaving this game...its glavine's 300 on the line

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

3 outs to 300
Nice for one of these milestones to happen for a Met.
The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Aug 5, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah
but you know he's wearing the swoopy "A" on his hall of fame plaque.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah
esp. now the guys can't choose which hat to wear
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I choose not to hold that against him.
I wouldn't have guessed in 2003 that I'd embrace Glavine as a Met, but he's been an integral part of some solid teams and by all indications an excellent teammate.
The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Aug 5, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not holding it against him
I'm just saying that history will remember Tommy first and foremost as a Brave.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know
Didn't mean to imply otherwise.
The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Aug 5, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jose!
Haven't seen one of those patented triples in a while.  Nice!
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

yep
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

did you see milledge
on that last out, waving alou off like no other?  And alou was like 50 feet away? ain't no way he could cover that much ground.  I thought it was funny.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Castillo
has heat exhaustion according to Howie and Tom.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe he cramped
he came up slow after he stole 3rd a couple innings ago.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

good
Well, heat exhaustion isn't "good", but it's better than a pulled hamstring.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

So Billy commin in
someone lie to him and tell him its a save situation

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

You know the adreneline is flowing
Save situation or not
The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Aug 5, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

heat exhaustion...
I totally understand that.  Phew, they have the day off tomorrow.

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

doesn't it seem
like the Mets should have 15 runs by now. they've turned the order over two times plus. As they say 8 is enough
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Lots of men left on base
A double edged sword.  You'd like to score more of them, but I'm grateful they're getting them on in such high numbers.
The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Aug 5, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

And now...
the world's hardest-throwing alpaca farmer!

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

It's so random
And yet makes me giggle.  I would not want to run afoul of that dude nor his alpacas.

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's pretty good
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

haven't has this much traffic
in ages. Broken the 300 mark ourselves
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 11:22 PM EDT reply actions  

2 more.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 11:23 PM EDT reply actions  

you think Christine will
do a Brandy Chastain thing after the last out. Sorry ladies out there
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

i'd watch it
she's nice looking and doesn't have that airhead look to her like a lot of pro-athletes wives.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed
very attractive especially for a middle aged guy like me. I heard Howie on radio say Glavine was a few SAT points away from going to Harvard. If he had gotten in he would have played hockey there and god knows who would have pitched tonite
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Baseball wives...
Yeah, they do tend to look a little ditzy.

My favorite baseball wife, speaking of Chastain, is Mia Hamm.

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

there's empty seats there!
Dumbasses bandwagoners who don't care to see history.  Fuck 'em.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

They probably thought
that Glavine was no longer in line for the W because he left the game.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well-played, Shawn
Well-played.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions  

how has
Jason Kendall just ripped us?  He's horrible.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

the female soccer player
who took her shirt off after US won World Cup
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alpacas
From Wikipedia: "The Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid developed from the wild alpacas. It resembles a sheep in appearance, but is larger and has a long erect neck as well as coming in many colors, whereas sheep are generally bred to be white and black."

A really funny-lookin' animal raised for their fleece.

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 11:26 PM EDT reply actions  

ump
gave us a call

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

1 more
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

it was a nice hanger.
by billy that got lucky.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

300!
put it in the books!

congrats to tommy on a great career so far, lets top it off with a WS ring this year.

When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Put Em In the Books
Congrats Tommy Glavine.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Ditto
glad it's over with. This may be truly historic since it's unlikely to happen again in our lifetime or ever
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

unless the doctor fix
Randy Johnson back we won't see it for a long time, I agree.
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know about that
More and more, we're seeing guys pitch into their 40s, and even mid-40s in some cases.  I think it's possible that the era of the 300 game winner isn't over because guys will last longer in the future.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Congratulations to Glavine
The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Aug 5, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Love it
Congrats Tommy G
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 11:30 PM EDT reply actions  

same to you
:)
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ditto
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Congrats, Tom
You earned it. This is definitely one of the greatest highlights of my being a Met fan.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

hopefully
the no hitter (it'll come) is even better.
When asked why I was a Mets fan, I responded, "pain is my lifeblood."

by wrightHOF on Aug 5, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can't wait
You're right, it'll eventually arrive.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awww
All the warm fuzzies abound.

by ivy on Aug 5, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice!
A great way to cap a 4-2 road trip against 2 good teams.
Free Ramon Castro!

by Greenpoint Ian on Aug 5, 2007 11:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Great point
They've got a division to win.
The nye Mets are my favorite squadron.

by LAwman on Aug 5, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

yep
Free Lastings Milledge

by DoctorK16 on Aug 5, 2007 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

By the way, here's an alpaca
aka Rob (I should've picked a shorter "handle")

by The Irresistable Force on Aug 5, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

wish it was at shea
it woulda been huge

by chico on Aug 5, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Absolutely
The place would have been rocking.
Where have you gone, Endy Chavez?

by TheFlushingKings on Aug 5, 2007 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good night everyone
gotta put my babies to bed :) I woke them up with all the cheering and my shirt in the ceiling fan!!!

by gersch3 on Aug 5, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

good night to Gersh and
her little Gershes and Fred and Millie and Christine and Peyton and the other Glavine kids whose names I forgot
Save America. Impeach Bush

by elifriedman on Aug 5, 2007 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

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