Open Thread - Game 41: Mets vs Yankees (05/19/2006) on WB11

by Eric Simon on May 19, 2006 3:43 PM EDT

Is it just me, or would anyone else prefer the Mets just be playing the Phillies or Braves this weekend instead of the Yankees?

From the official pre-game notes:

The Mets are 7-0 in the first game of a home series and 11-3 overall in series openers.
After 18 home dates this season the Mets have drawn 705,245 fans; last season after 18 home games the Mets drew 597,975 fans, an increase of 107,270 fans.
The Mets and Yankees have played a total of 156 times, with the Yankees holding a 92-63 edge with one tie in the series ... The Mets have faced the Yankees in 48 regular season games, with the Yankees holding a 29-19 lead.
Willie Randolph is only the second man to play for both the Mets and Yankees and then manage the Mets ... Yogi Berra is the only man to play for both the Mets and Yankees and also manage both squads.

Let's go Mets!

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You got this up early tonight

You know what's scary? That RJ's ERA is almost as bad as Jeremi effing Gonzalez.

Yikes.

by future on May 19, 2006 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

you know what else is scary?

Tom Glavine has more Ks than RJ this year. A lot more.

Tom Glavine.

also, I have to give Mike and the Mad Dog some credit, I just heard three great interviews with Delgado, Wagner, and Nady.

They piss me off sometimes, but I have to tip my hat; so far today they have been pretty good.

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

ARGH

Just found out what Saturday's Fox game is for me.

Cubs-White Sox.

Fucking bullshit.

Anyone who usually uses mlb.tv willing to let me use your account on the East Coast?

by future on May 19, 2006 4:03 PM EDT reply actions

work .You're screwed fox has exclusive rights to all televised baseball games in their window. No MLB.tv games will be shown in that window(1-7 in your time zone)They even black it out if their showing a late game and you want to watch an early game. Its absolutely sucks, reason 4080 to hate fox

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on May 19, 2006 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Well now

that's just prime.

Fuck Fox.

by future on May 19, 2006 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

You can use my account.

The username is "whydidheswingatthat" and the password is "heneedstomakethatthrow".

by Mr. Met on May 19, 2006 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Does that mean you can't even download

Pedro's game from mlb digital download service after the game is over?

by BlueYonder on May 19, 2006 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

i think the do post it

When I was in Philly I would watch the games after the fact when they got blacked out.

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on May 20, 2006 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions

On my way to the game..

.. hope i don't spend all night waiting out rain delays, I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me.. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score..

by Schifftis on May 19, 2006 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Hahahahahah

"Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score..."

Absolutely classic.

by future on May 19, 2006 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks

And you are using it as your quote, could there be a higher honor.

What a game lst night, it had everything you could ask for, except good starting pitching. The Baby is still learning, but did kick when the game was over.

by Schifftis on May 20, 2006 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions

lol

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on May 19, 2006 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

sigh

2-0 already...

At least they got A-rod at second.

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

Finally some terrible umpireeing in our favor

A-Rod was totally safe at second.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Lord help me with you heavy breathers.

If you want to type "sigh", why not go all the way and say "I'm going to go shopping at Penny's!"?

by Mr. Met on May 19, 2006 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't know what Penny's is

.
I guess 'what the fuck' would have been better, but I didn't exactly expect a good outing of Gonzales, so it was more an expression of resigned exasperation.

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I know - just giving you a hard time.

SIGH is just kind of a lame-out, imo.

by Mr. Met on May 19, 2006 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

I kind of agree.
I didn't really give it much thought, I wrote it on the way to the basement.

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

3-0

Jeremi Gonzalez might be worse than Lima Time.

Keep the ball down you crap-head.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

Wow, Gonzales is really stinking it up

Never trust a man who can't spell his own first name.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

Fucking hell

Pull this bitch now.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

I'm screaming at him

"Put it in the dirt you idiot!"

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, Randy Johnson is coming up soon

So hopefully he won't hit an RBI double.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

How can you throw cookie cutter

After cookie cutter right down the heart of the plate.

4-0.

And not just that, high again. Keep the ball low if you're going to throw cheesecake.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

You know you blow

When you are intentionally walking the 8th hitter, Melky fucking Cabrera.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

Milledge for Zito

Oh I just know they're gonna do it now.

Good for us, RJ is pitching...and he blows.

"They win the damn thing by a score of 10-9!"

by ZaBlanc on May 19, 2006 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

Look

as someone who has been familiar with Zito since he went to a high school down the street from my high school, I don't want Barry Zito. He's highly over-rated.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

OK so that's the end of the experiment

Lima and Gonzalez didn't pan out.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 7:25 PM EDT reply actions

Did anyone

think that the experiment wouldn't fail?

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

This would be a great game

to come back and win. The Unit will be found thereafter curled up in the fetal position in a corner of the clubhouse.

by Mr. Met on May 19, 2006 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

Drink.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

Lo Duca!

now there's a guy with a sense of occasion.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

Good thinking not having him bunt there.

by Mr. Met on May 19, 2006 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

He's good with the clutch hit. Down by four, let him swing.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

CARLOS BELTRAN

OPS MACHINE.

4-3.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

Game over?

No fucking way!

by peeder on May 19, 2006 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

Oh Carlos

We needed that. Thank you.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

Beltran!

I was about to post how sick I am, but now I see everyone's favorite whipping boy just put us back in the game. And Randy Johnson IS finished.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

where's the guy

who wanted to trade Beltran?

and where is the guy who thought Dykstra is better than Carlos?

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

He doesn't like to post

unless something bad seems to be happening.

by Mr. Met on May 19, 2006 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

that guy

He's right here.

Yes, you're right. This 3-run Hr has cemented Beltran's place in the firmament of Mets lore forever. lol

"It's Father's Day today at Shea, so to all you fathers out there, Happy Birthday." -- Ralph Kiner

by dissento on May 19, 2006 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not that guy.

I love Beltran and Dykstra was a hustler, but he didn't have 1/2 the talent Beltran does.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

Bad luck for Kaz

he hammered that right at Williams.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 7:42 PM EDT reply actions

OK take 2

by peeder on May 19, 2006 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

Better.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Oliver Time!

Please sir, can I never see Jeremi ever again?

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

Ok

Who the hell was that guy impersonating Jeremi Gonzalez for the Mets in the second inning? Because he was a badass.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

Hm, maybe Jeremi's evil twin

"Jeremy" was actually pitching the first inning?

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

That's how you get Giambi

Just throw it over the plate. The guy never swings. Now let's see if Valentin can be the new McEwing.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Wha?

Nothing wrong with Giambi. He's absolutely mashing this season.

That was nothing to do with Giambi and everything to do with Jeremi's badass pitch, outside corner at the knees. Absolutely perfect pitch.

And Posada's out of the game? What the heck?

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmm, is Randy Johnson blaming Posada?

for his hideous first inning. Try again RJ. You're done.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

Val

That is one good looking mustache

by Swoboda is freedom on May 19, 2006 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Posada

It doesn't look to be serious, as Cashman was smiling as Torre explained the injury to him...but it must have been physical because he was out there, took the throw down to second, and then came out.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

What an AB by Valentin

Great stuff.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

Valentin!

Absolutely amazing at-bat.

11 pitch walk. Way to battle stache.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

Stache stares down the eunuch

That clear shit must've done something for his MANLINESS as well.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

Jeremi

perfect bunt there dude.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon RBI machine

knot this sucker up.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

Paul Lo Duca

Bring in Stache.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

Stache: you can't stop him

you can only hope to contain him.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

You made me choke on my sushi.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow

Valentin stole third.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Even though we didn't get any runs

Valentin really added to that pitch count.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

Shameless flogging

of MasterCard there.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Who cares

He's the greatest Met of all time.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

He is that

I just woulda liked the camera on the game a little more.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I see

Looks like "Jeremy" and "Jeremi" are alternating innings tonight.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

Here we are again.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

My sentiments exactly

here we go again. As the Yankees show how easy it is to not strike out or pop up with a runner on third and less than two out.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Well

looking at the positives.

Great catch by Beltran
An out.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

Posada left the game

With tightness in his lower back.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

Posada: "tightness in lower back"

I'm gonna call into the office on Monday with tightness in my brain muscle, listing myself as day-to-day.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

Well

We'll take those kinds of easy Ks.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

Look how far away

RJ is from the plate. Not Koo-esque, but sorta.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Where's the hook?

by peeder on May 19, 2006 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

You have to be kidding me

How do you give RJ anything close to the plate. Moron.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

Giving up a hit to Randy Johnson

Oy vey...

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, boy

If Reyes is hurt, that's big, big trouble. How he goes has been how the Mets go. I sure hope he's out there next inning...

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 8:17 PM EDT reply actions

X-Man

I suddenly feel so alive...

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

by peeder on May 19, 2006 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

Yes!!!

Nady comes through. They may only be able to score on home runs, but at least they hit a bunch of 'em.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

X-MAN!

Tie Game. RJ=teh suck.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

New ballgame

Time for a new pitcher!

by peeder on May 19, 2006 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

OK, now please hand this game over to the bullpen

The sooner the better.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

Gonzales has such a weird stance at the mound

It's kind of painful to look at.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

Well

I gotta say, the stance is the least offending thing to my eyes.

And it's Oliver Time. Finally.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Erg

At least the ballboy picked up his stool this time.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

Finally!!!

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

So now let's see what Oliver has left

by peeder on May 19, 2006 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

Willie

I understand getting Jeremi out of the game...but not for a pitcher absolutely owned by Giambi and A-Rod.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

Umpires not fond of A-Rod tonight.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

This'll be an interesting one

Because we can't claim anti-Noo Yawk bias.

Maybe it's anti-big-money.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I dont know

how he is still in the game.

How much more do you have to do to get tossed?

He did a little dance at the plate and then walked back to the dugout jawing. If that's not showing up the umps, then what is?

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude

Kelly Stinnett, what the heck man.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

Reyes

already has had two awesome defensive plays that haven't resulted in outs. Sometimes it doesn't go on the scoresheet, but we remember.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

At least Oliver

lasted three pitches...right?

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

stinnet (sp?)

is it just me, or has the immortal kelly stinnet killed the Mets tonight?

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 8:44 PM EDT reply actions

He has

I take solace in the fact that he's uglier than the guy on the Shield.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Reyes just made a fool of Cano.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Best run-down ever

Bwahahahaha.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

And again Reyes smokes 'em

I love it.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

Gimme another Belt!

by peeder on May 19, 2006 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

durn

But their pen isn't that hot this year, is it. We'll be in it shortly enough.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

End of the 4th

1:40 into the game. Anyone know the record for longest 9-inning game?

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Over 4:20

I'm not sure exactly (and no, it's not because of 4:20).

by peeder on May 19, 2006 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Heh

That's how I watched Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS. It was craaaaaazy....

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

What a terrible call

on Nady.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

We're even

for the bad strike 3 call on A-Rod.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

All right, Kaz

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

KAZMAT

An amazing at-bat.

Tie game.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

I thought that was a foul ball

:shrug:

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

I have no idea what the rule is

but when he played it, it was inside the line.

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

A-rod, you suck.

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

Foreshadowing?

The 5th inning is pretty early for Mr. Heilman... could somebody be stretching himself out?

by Ring the Bell on May 19, 2006 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

it's the sixth

but I see your point.

Mr Koufax, don't you think Flanders is a big jerk?

by peteyfan45 @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Good Call.

It is the sixth... I don't know whose vision is worse, mine or MLB umpires.

by Ring the Bell on May 19, 2006 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I think we want 2 from him

then we see what's going on...maybe Sanchez then wags, although we want staff on hand for Pedro as well.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

If I were Willie..

I would get at least 2 from Aaron, ideally 3.

This way, you still have everyone to pitch tomorrow and Aaron is stretched out a bit in case Minaya decides to put him in the rotation when he sits down to discuss the rotation.

by Ring the Bell on May 19, 2006 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope...

Even pitching two might be an indication that he's getting a start.

We can hope....

by JC @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Nasty changeup by Heilman

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

When Heilman is on...

he is so much fun to watch. I love this kid. he's nasty out of the pen, but I still think he would be real solid in the rotation.

by Ring the Bell on May 19, 2006 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Absolutely

I'll take a guy that throws strikes that don't look like they came out of a pitching machine in place of Lima's next start.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I get why Willie wants him in the pen

'Cause it's fun to have the best bullpen in baseball. But it's getting to the point where it's hard not to make the case for him starting.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I think everyone agrees...

That we would prefer to have Aaron in the bullpen, because the pen has been nasty.

However, you need to stabilize the rotation. Plus, Heilman has still has some upside potential. Who knows what he could be capable of in the rotation?

Riddle me this... what GM around the bigs wouldn't kill for a Mets bullpen sans Heilman?

by Ring the Bell on May 19, 2006 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Speak for yourself man

You can't save a game when you are losing by 5. I always wanted Heilman in the rotation.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

You completely missed the point...

I know what you're saying, but my point was: all things being equal, I would rather have Heilman in the pen.

by Ring the Bell on May 19, 2006 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

It was a nice luxury

I guess we had to know it couldn't last.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Free Aaron Heilman!

It's time he gets a shot in the rotation. This lima/gonzalez disaster needs to go away.

by JC @ Amazin' Avenue on May 19, 2006 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Mets

We gotta score some runs here.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

This inning or the next

I wouldn't doubt if they bring in Rivera in the eighth if the Mets aren't leading by then.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Reyes

just went for the long-ball there. Yesh.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

DRINK

Yankme loss incoming.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Reyes tonight

is the Very Good Jose Reyes.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Nice at-bat

Jose. Way to get on base.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Shite.

Stinnet can suck my ass.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

Great tag

by Jeter. Not a good jump either.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

The luck of the Mets

If Cano's covering the ball ends up in center and Reyes ends up at third.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

If Cano

was catching the ball, it would have been in center field and Reyes would have SCORED.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

This is displaying the parity between the teams

Without Matsui and Sheffield, our lineup, pen, and rotation is every bit the match of the Stanks, for a far more digestible price.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

hmm,,,

what about our lineup without wright and delgado?

by The Wright Stuff on May 19, 2006 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Heilman looking lethal

Is he throwing the ball differently this year? His delivery reminds me a lot of Dennis Eckersley. Hadn't noticed that before.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

good point

all those slow-mo replays definitely showed a funky eck-style delivery.

whatever it is, it's working tonight...

by The Wright Stuff on May 19, 2006 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Kevin Reese has a black eye on his gameday shot

Drunken brawl?

by peeder on May 19, 2006 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

Absolutely sick scoop

by Delgado.

Nine in a row by Heilman.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Heilman untouchable

We woulda won that road trip with him in the rotation OMAR

by peeder on May 19, 2006 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

9-up, 9-down

where ever will we find a fifth starter?

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Heilman would be a 3rd starter

Even though trax has had his moments.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

By the way

Bannister's MRI showed that the hamstring hasn't completely healed, we shouldn't expect him any time soon.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

Farnsworth time

Best stuff, worst application.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

Oh Kaz

Nice idea, but you would think you would just take first after 4 balls.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

Here we go

Wagner vs. Rivera, at least for an inning or two.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

Let's get this done Billy

1-2-3. Do it.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

Bases clear, Heilman Unconscious...

Leave him in for the 9th I say. Oh well.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

Well

I don't know if Heilman's arm could have handled another inning, and putting in Floyd to hit of Farnsworth was the right move.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Another question

did we want to leave Stache in left? You mighta switched him out, just 8th due up instead of 9th.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Keep it low to A-Rod Billy

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

K baby

Nice pitch Billy.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

Wags strikes out the side!

Now Let's finish them off, walk-off style.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow!!!

If only that were a save situation, the building may have come down.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

KKK

Billy!

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Well I'd say that's

what we pay Wags for.

I'm a little breathless just watching that.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Five straight perfect innings

We have to win this one now.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

OK the PLACE is SET

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

Endy for Lo Duca

on the bases?

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Tough to take out the catcher

in case of extra innings and a day game tomorrow.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

D-DUB D-DUB D-DUB D-DUB D-DUB D-DUB

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

awesome!!!!!!!!

That's the kind of moment that makes a superstar. I was beginning to worry about Wright's nerves in a big spot, but there's not much bigger than blasting one off Rivera

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

&(Y@IHUDO@DYEWI$GCBDUIQHSO&EWH)

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

WAAHAHAIUHIUHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

What a game.

I love you David Wright.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

Baby

you better have kicked 7 times today.

"I got my pregnant wife (the Yankee fan) with me. Hoping my kid learns to kick her everytime the Mets score." -Schifftis-

by future on May 19, 2006 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow

Helluva win!

by StuckInGA on May 19, 2006 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

Oh hell yeah

I hearby sell my soul to baseball. That was awesome. Awesome game.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

METS METS METS METS METS METS METS

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YES!

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

fuck

yea.

what an amazing game...

by The Wright Stuff on May 19, 2006 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

Phils lost

3 game lead.

Seriously, that game left me breathless.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

And the Red Sox won

That's the beauty of these two series going on at once. Stick it to the Yankees twice in one night.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

No kidding. All the good things in the world happening at once.

by Billy Everyteen on May 19, 2006 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

And the Red Sox won

That's the beauty of having these two series going on at once, we gain a game and stick it to the Yankees twice in one night

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

DW TO THE ALL-STAR GAME

Time has come.

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

will happen this year

for sure

its a ground ball...trickling... its a fair ball, its by Buckner, rounding third Knight, the Mets will win the ballgame, the Mets win

by DoctorK16 on May 20, 2006 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Now for something negative

only kidding. Great game. Beltran was better than Dykstra tonite. Great work in bullpen. Heilman must go into rotation.

For those who think I only come in when bad things are happening. I was out to dinner with my wife. so there.

It's only a game

by elifriedman on May 19, 2006 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

Retiring the last 16 yanks in a row

was certainly adequate from the pen, and the showing of Wags vs. Rivera begs the question...

WHO IS THE SANDMAN?

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Lima Time's up?

Did I just hear Jose Lima has been designated for assignment? Did I just dream that or could this be the best day of the season so far?

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

He'll head back to his home in the mountains

by peeder on May 19, 2006 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Could it be Pelfrey Vs. Hamels next Week???

Whoa, I just got a chill typing that.

by chiefbrody75 on May 19, 2006 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope

Heilman vs Hamels. Two first round picks going head to head.

by StuckInGA on May 19, 2006 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions

BASEBALL JESUS!!!!

if y'all happen to be at Shea tomorrow in the upper deck (section 21 i believe) and hear two nuts screaming out "BASEBALL JESUS" every time D-Dub hits the plate, it's IanBinNJ and me. cause you know what? D-Dub is the Baseball Jesus, baby! let's take two!

by londoncatfish on May 20, 2006 12:00 AM EDT reply actions