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I.G.T Mets at Boston 5/23/2009

Ashie62 May 23 2009 03:26 PM

Murphy ......... 1B Pagan ........... RF Beltran .......... maybe CF, if not, then DH Sheffield ........ LF Wright ........... DH if Beltran in CF; otherwise 3B Tatis/Reed ..... 3B/CF (Tatis gets nod if Beltran in CF) Santos .......... C Martinez ........ SS Castillo .......... 2B Pelfrey ........... RHP Jerry notes on Lennons blog Reyes may play tomorrow

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 04:54 PM

1986 World Series Winners D. Murphy 1B A. Pagan RF C. Beltran DH G. Sheffield LF D. Wright 3B J. Reed CF O. Santos C R. Martinez SS L. Castillo 2B M. Pelfrey P 1986 World Series Losers J. Ellsbury CF D. Pedroia 2B D. Ortiz DH K. Youkilis 1B J. Bay LF J.D. Drew RF M. Lowell 3B J. Varitek C N. Green SS J. Beckett P

Kong76 May 23 2009 05:09 PM

So what was Ashie's lineup? Or should I go into ignore mode?

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 05:18 PM

Provisional, based on whether Beltran could play CF or had to DH. Completely accurate with the caveats he stated.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 05:22 PM

Two Sawx mistakes set up Beltran on second for Sheffield, and he can core a apple. 1-0 Mets

metirish May 23 2009 05:24 PM

Don't know why but I'm shocked that there are so many Mets fans there , including our own bmfc1......

Willets Point May 23 2009 05:24 PM

My two adoptees are at the top of the lineup. Such a proud poppa I am.

Rockin' Doc May 23 2009 05:28 PM

Why does Martinez continue to bat ahead of Castillo? Martinez is lucky to even be at the major league level, he definitely shouldn't be batting ahead of anyone.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 05:32 PM

Rockin' Doc wrote: Why does Martinez continue to bat ahead of Castillo? Martinez is lucky to even be at the major league level, he definitely shouldn't be batting ahead of anyone. It's the '9 hole hitter is a second leadoff hitter' scenario.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 05:43 PM

Youkilis drives in two, but a K of Bay and a sweet stab by Castillo on J. Dickhead Drew end the first, 2-1 Hose.

Rockin' Doc May 23 2009 05:55 PM

Swan Swan H wrote: ="Rockin' Doc"]Why does Martinez continue to bat ahead of Castillo? Martinez is lucky to even be at the major league level, he definitely shouldn't be batting ahead of anyone. It's the '9 hole hitter is a second leadoff hitter' scenario. That was my best guess regarding Manuel's thinking. However, since I often find myself wondering what Manuel is thinking with some of his moves, I couldn't be sure that I was correct on this one.

Willets Point May 23 2009 05:56 PM

Swan Swan H wrote: ="Rockin' Doc"]Why does Martinez continue to bat ahead of Castillo? Martinez is lucky to even be at the major league level, he definitely shouldn't be batting ahead of anyone. It's the '9 hole hitter is a second leadoff hitter' scenario. And golly gee Castillo leads off the inning in his first at bat.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 06:10 PM

It's an exceedingly small sample size, but I sure like the way Jeremy Reed looks going after a ball in the gap from CF.

Edgy DC May 23 2009 06:14 PM

You see that soft drive by Beltran to Drew there? Homerun in YSIII.

Edgy DC May 23 2009 06:16 PM

You see that topped grounder by Sheffield to Lowell there? Homerun in YSIII.

Edgy DC May 23 2009 06:18 PM

You see that strikeout of Wright by Beckett there? That's just a strikeout.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 06:21 PM

Rodriguez has seven hits at YSIII this season - six homers and a double. On the road he is hitting around .140 and slugging around .280. YSIII - slugging around 1.000.

Kong76 May 23 2009 06:24 PM

Martinez flashing leather tonight so far.

Edgy DC May 23 2009 06:28 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 23 2009 06:28 PM

Eight thirdbasemen to win a World Series MVP. Mike Lowell Brooks Robinson Ken Boyer Ray Knight Mike Schmidt George Brett um...

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 06:28 PM

Kong76 wrote: Martinez flashing leather tonight so far. And a hit. And a stolen base. What moron was calling for him to be replaced? Oh right. Me. Never mind.

Edgy DC May 23 2009 06:29 PM

A new man.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 06:29 PM

Didn't Sal Bando win it one year?

Edgy DC May 23 2009 06:30 PM

Swan Swan H wrote: Didn't Sal Bando win it one year? I don't know, but good guess. How about Carney Lansford for a later edition of the A's?

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 23 2009 06:31 PM

Need a hit badly here, Muffy

Edgy DC May 23 2009 06:34 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 23 2009 06:37 PM

Beckett, Shmeckett. They'll get that run back.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 06:35 PM

Nice play there. Yo la freakin' tengo. Mazeroski comes to mind, but for some reason I'm thinking they gave it to a Yankee - Richardson, or was that 1962?

Kong76 May 23 2009 06:36 PM

We probably collectively block out Brosius.

Willets Point May 23 2009 06:39 PM

Props to Pelfrey for settling down after the first inning and not getting all balky.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 06:42 PM

Good call, Kase. Martinez showing no fear, hanging in to get the lead runner, then makes a nice stop that at least keeps Ellsbury on second. C'mon Pelf - high cheese to Papi and they'll get you a couple in the sixth.

Nymr83 May 23 2009 06:44 PM

Nick Green almost made sure Mets fans couldnt complain about Martinez anymore with that slide...

Kong76 May 23 2009 06:48 PM

SSH: Good call, Kase <<< I thought of him on my own, but I did check Wikipedia before posting his name.

metsguyinmichigan May 23 2009 06:49 PM

Edgy DC wrote: You see that topped grounder by Sheffield to Lowell there? Homerun in YSIII. Bad ass!

Kong76 May 23 2009 06:58 PM

The boys need to get Big Pelf some runs NOW!!!

PiggiesTomatoes May 23 2009 07:05 PM

O-mir, O-mir!

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 07:07 PM

Damn! Castillo can't hit it any harder.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 23 2009 07:08 PM

Jerry only PHs for good hitters with the game on the line.

Kong76 May 23 2009 07:15 PM

The boys need to get Big Pelf some runs NOW!!!

Kong76 May 23 2009 07:24 PM

Pagan with an offense-shaving AB. Beltran overwhelmed. Oh, oh, oh, so good, so good, so good. BOO.

Kong76 May 23 2009 07:31 PM

Everyone's given up?

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 07:33 PM

I'm waiting to put up Sheff's KABOOM.

Willets Point May 23 2009 07:36 PM

Save that kaboom for David Wright.

Kong76 May 23 2009 07:39 PM

Wright whiffs. What's Reed got?

Willets Point May 23 2009 07:42 PM

Save that kaboom for Santos!

Kong76 May 23 2009 07:42 PM

Reed whiffs. What's Santos got?

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 07:42 PM

A KABOOM - maybe.

OlerudOwned May 23 2009 07:43 PM

Holy shit.

Willets Point May 23 2009 07:43 PM

Umps got to give Santos that kaboom.

PiggiesTomatoes May 23 2009 07:45 PM

Home run???

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 07:45 PM

The replay says it's out. If nothing else it freezes Papelbon out there, but it appears it's going to go the Mets' way.

metirish May 23 2009 07:46 PM

Stunning

Willets Point May 23 2009 07:47 PM

Fuck yeah!

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 07:47 PM

Omir bag of shells!

Willets Point May 23 2009 07:48 PM

Pardon my French.

PiggiesTomatoes May 23 2009 07:48 PM

DING!

Willets Point May 23 2009 07:49 PM

No Rodriguez?

PiggiesTomatoes May 23 2009 07:50 PM

Why is Putz up and why the f'k doesn't Tito's kid sit down?

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 07:51 PM

Ramon Martinez either spent last night in a church or a whorehouse, but he seems to have gotten himself straightened out. Gary sez Putz was warming, not Frankie. WTF?

metirish May 23 2009 07:51 PM

Putz? bmfc1 must be having a blast

Kong76 May 23 2009 07:52 PM

SSH: Omir bag of shells! <<< Nice. LET'S

Rockin' Doc May 23 2009 07:53 PM

I thought Putz was supposed to be day to day with a sore neck. Can't he stay day to day at least until tomorrow?

Willets Point May 23 2009 07:53 PM

GO

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 07:53 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 23 2009 07:53 PM

METS!

OlerudOwned May 23 2009 07:53 PM

Swan Swan H wrote: Ramon Martinez either spent last night in a church or a whorehouse, but he seems to have gotten himself straightened out. Gary sez Putz was warming, not Frankie. WTF? Jerry feels it in his guts. Like a squishy, rumbling sensation. Some call it indigestion. Jerry calls it management.

Willets Point May 23 2009 07:54 PM

Swan Swan H wrote: I'm waiting to put up Sheff's KABOOM. Are you still reviewing putting up a KABOOM for Santos.

Kong76 May 23 2009 07:55 PM

Oh those leadoff walks.

Willets Point May 23 2009 07:55 PM

The Greek God of Walks leads off with a walk.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 07:56 PM

="Willets Point"] ="Swan Swan H"]I'm waiting to put up Sheff's KABOOM. Are you still reviewing putting up a KABOOM for Santos. Sorry...distracted

Kong76 May 23 2009 07:57 PM

Wright to Castillo ... sick shit.

metsguyinmichigan May 23 2009 07:58 PM

My wife just banished me to the basement, saying good things happen when I can't watch. Where's K-Rod???? Parnell?

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 07:58 PM

Jayzus...what a play by Wright, and Castillo has to reach across the bag off the wrong foot to pick up a short hop. Motherrrrrrrr J. Dickhead Drew lines one right at Pagan, and only Lowell is left.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 23 2009 07:59 PM

STFD Pap smear. (You don't know fun until you've watched a game like this in a Sox bar...where I am, downtown. :))

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 08:00 PM

Ho...lee...shit. Ramon Fucking Martinez with a BRILLIANT play to rob Lowell.

PiggiesTomatoes May 23 2009 08:00 PM

Pappelbon's a bit of a douche. Get back in the dugout, dick.

Willets Point May 23 2009 08:01 PM

Woo-hoo! Look forward to the Mets finishing the sweep in person tomorrow.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 08:01 PM

P.S. - Murphy picks the long hop as calmly as Bogart lighting a smoke.

PiggiesTomatoes May 23 2009 08:03 PM

Gangsta defense!

Rockin' Doc May 23 2009 08:03 PM

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 23 2009 08:03 PM

LO VE that dirty water. Great game.

metirish May 23 2009 08:05 PM

One of the best games I've seen in a long time...it had everything....great IGT too...hope you have a fun game to watch tomorrow Willets

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 08:07 PM

Let's not forget Pelf's good night - if he gives up four runs none of this matters.

Fman99 May 23 2009 08:09 PM

What a fantastic game. Baseball at its best. (Also I won a bottle of booze in a bet with a coworker who is a Sox fan. The goodness continues...)

Frayed Knot May 23 2009 08:17 PM

Putz = - leadoff walk; - great play at both 3B & 2B to get force; - line out to RF; - great play by Martinez at SS to end game on 6-3 putout Not exactly the kind of stuff from which great saves are made ... but it worked. Now I guess we add Frankie Rod to the list of 'are they available tomorrow?' guys

Nymr83 May 23 2009 08:23 PM

Great win. GREAT GREAT win. this team is in a world of trouble when they go back to playing by normal rules Monday though. something needs to happen to have a full bench available.

Kong76 May 23 2009 08:24 PM

Twenty-five CPF bucks to whoever posts a pic of West giving the dinger sign after reviewing the Santos homer.

Swan Swan H May 23 2009 08:31 PM

Enough post-game jawing on SNY - Josh Ritter is on Channel 721.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 23 2009 08:39 PM

That was awesome.

Lundy May 23 2009 08:55 PM

Edgy DC May 23 2009 09:17 PM

Well, now we know why Jerry likes to pull Castro for Santos in the ninth.

OlerudOwned May 23 2009 10:58 PM

G-Fafif May 23 2009 11:23 PM

Fucking... Fucking... Fucking... Awesome. Except for the part where Frankie [url=http://blogs.nypost.com/sports/mets/archives/2009/05/k-rod_collapses.html]goes to hospital[/url]. But the game itself = Fucking Awesome. The other 22 wins this year together didn't make me as happy.

Gwreck May 23 2009 11:35 PM

This was a fantastic game to be in attendance. It's been quite a while since I've seen such a good game in person, and certainly not at a road game. I'd conservatively estimate about 15% Mets fans in the park, but they were appropriately loud when called for and got some good "Let's Go Mets" chants going. I thought we had a good chance of giving Papelbon a much-deserved comeuppance but after Wright struck out I'll admit to having thought that chance had passed. It was clearly a home run and the video review was perfunctory at best. Jerry was out of the dugout immediately and Joe West just put his hand up right away, clearly indicating that the review would be done. Whole Mets dugout was out on the field as Santos and Sheffield came back. Don't know what Francona was complaining about so much after the umps ruled it a homer. Reyes was hitting and taking balls at shortstop in pregame warmups today and looked fine there -- I guess it's just the running that he can't do. Glad to see that Ramon Martinez looked a bit more like a major league-caliber player tonight. The Red Sox have a nice little ballpark there in Boston -- I hadn't been in more than 10 years and they've certainly spruced the place up a bit. Food is nothing special but the atmosphere around the park is great. Somehow I managed to avoid heading to the Cask and Flagon for a post-game celebratory beverage though -- just didn't seem like the wise thing to do at that point. Funny how we can have the worst loss of the year and the best win of the year in the same week.

Benjamin Grimm May 24 2009 06:13 AM

Just finished watching on Sunday Morning Baseball. (Thanks, TiVo!) What a fabulous game. If that ninth inning happened in the postseason we'd still be talking about it 30 years from now.

Edgy DC May 24 2009 06:28 AM

With Boston out of that horrible getup they wore in game one, las night was an orgy of fine uniform tops. In fact, Boston's home whites and the Mets' road grays is about as good as it gets.

Frayed Knot May 24 2009 07:18 AM

="Gwreck"] It was clearly a home run and the video review was perfunctory at best. Jerry was out of the dugout immediately and Joe West just put his hand up right away, clearly indicating that the review would be done. Or at least that they wanted to talk about it first - although I don't quite understand why the long discussion and then the video review. ]Don't know what Francona was complaining about so much after the umps ruled it a homer. Speculation about what Francona was talking about after the decision (especially since the rules say you can't argue about a replay review) was about Shines making contact w/Sheffield as he rounded 3rd. That's not allowed if it's done to help hold up a runner although I'm not sure exactly how the rule reads and this one was more like Sheff running into Shines than it was a coach going over the line to keep his runner n the base. P.S. anyone who hasn't seen the replay of Santos's face as he sprinted down to and around 1st needs to do so ASAP.

metirish May 24 2009 07:26 AM

I loved when they showed a shot of Papelbon cooling his heals in the dugout Gary remarked that he has that " Calvin Schiraldi look about him"... So glad they they had this game and not FOX.

Edgy DC May 24 2009 07:29 AM

Linky?

bmfc1 May 24 2009 10:24 PM

As mentioned, I was lucky enough to be at Saturday's game. You saw it, and may never forget it, so I'll limit my comments to our trip to Fenway: It was a fantastic evening. As the 9th started, I said to my son that this was great and he agreed. Of course, it got even better. We loved Fenway, the excitement of the crowd, the beauty of the ballpark, and, of course, a magnificent game. Good trivia question on the scoreboard (I apologize if they used it on TV): name the only two pitchers to give up more than one homerun to both Carl Yastrzemski and Gary Sheffield. (The answer at the end of the post). My son and I got to Fenway at 5--two hours before game time--and the streets, including Yawkey Way, were packed. People couldn't wait to get inside. This is nice: if it's your first time at Fenway, you can go to an office and give them your name. In the fifth inning, they put our names on the scoreboard to "Welcome Fenway First Timers." They also gave us a coupon for a free Fanfoto (the same company you see at Mets games). Between 5 and 6 PM , there were some food items at half-price. That's a nice touch. It made a slice of pizza, usually $4.50, more reasonable. We were seated near Pesky's Pole. My son and I went over for a picture and there was a line. People were trading cameras to get a picture with the right field foul pole. I've never seen so many cameras at a game--it was like being in a museum (a museum that lets you take pictures). What Gary Cohen said on Friday is correct: the Fenway crowd loves "Sweet Caroline." The woman next to me and her daughter were so into the song--making hand motions--that they were on the video board. I wasn't in the shot so people didn't see me staring at her in amazement. Shame on the Mets for copying this tradition. We should make our own traditions. The seats are Shea seats (hard plastic). The rows are tight and cramped. The crowd is into the game (not that every fan is a genius: every time Gary Sheffield got up, a guy near me yelled "499 Gary!"). They honor the team's history. Imagine that. There was a video tribute to Luis Tiant (to the sounds of "Louie, Louie"). He was also at the game. When Paplebon came in, they played "Shipping Up To Boston." The crowd went nuts and it was a great moment. (It was even better a few minutes later.) You heard the overlapping chants of "Lets Go Mets" and "Lets Go Red Sox." At one time, some guy yelled out "Yankees Suck" and everybody joined in. There are some things that we both agreed on. Trivia answer: Dennis Martinez and Mike Morgan.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 25 2009 06:21 AM

metirish May 25 2009 06:46 AM

Thanks for the repost bmfc.....what a moment it was for you and your son.