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IGT 9/11/05 - Mets vs. Cardinals

Valadius Sep 11 2005 02:05 PM

Mets Reyes SS Matsui 2B Beltran CF Wright 3B Anderson LF Diaz RF Jacobs 1B Castro C Martinez P Cardinals Eckstein SS Nunez 3B Pujols 1B Rodriguez LF Mabry RF Taguchi CF Molina C Luna 2B Morris P Pitching Matchup: Martinez (13-7, 2.95) vs. Morris (14-7, 3.97)

Rockin' Doc Sep 11 2005 02:08 PM

cooby, I'm going to lay in the hammock with an ice cold Tecate. So if the Mets don't pull this game out, it isn't my fault. I'm doing all I can for the cause.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 02:16 PM

Play ball!!!!!!

cooby Sep 11 2005 02:17 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 11 2005 02:22 PM

If it works, I will personally write a letter to your partners and staff and tell them you are going to have to have the rest of the baseball season off so you can lie in your hammock! Also, I am doing my part by having soupcan's lucky snack of oyster crackers

Johnny Dickshot Sep 11 2005 02:17 PM

I could care less if it's over for us.I wanna kick the piss out of these flyover country pumped-up bumpkins and their know-it-all, vegan, pet-obsessed, shades-wearing manager.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 02:18 PM

Reyes leads off the game with a single.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 02:22 PM

Reyes stole second. What's that now, 51 on the year?

Valadius Sep 11 2005 02:24 PM

D-Wright walks. 1st and 2nd, 2 outs, for Marlon Anderson.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 02:26 PM

Nice look, Morris. Trying to sneak out of the country?

Valadius Sep 11 2005 02:32 PM

Except for three minor differences, this inning was EXACTLY what I said the usual Mets inning and the reason why we're not winning is. I said: Batter singles. Batter sacrifices, Runner on 2nd, 1 out. Batter walks. Batter flies out, 2 outs. Batter strikes out, 3 outs. Here's what happened: Reyes singles. Reyes steals second. Matsui pops out, 1 out. Beltran flies out, 2 outs. Wright walks. Anderson strikes out, 3 outs.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 02:33 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 11 2005 02:33 PM

Cards cutting to commercial break with "Stepping Out." Some songs should, by definition, be played only at certain times. That one should be restricted to Friday and Saturday nights.

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 02:33 PM

You know what's genius? Batting Marlon Anderson fifth. With a power lefty like Marlon behind him, they'll pretty much HAVE to throw to Wright. Yet another coup for the rookie manager of the year.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 02:36 PM

Valadius wrote: Except for three minor differences, this inning was EXACTLY what I said the usual Mets inning and the reason why we're not winning is. I said: Batter singles. Batter sacrifices, Runner on 2nd, 1 out. Batter walks. Batter flies out, 2 outs. Batter strikes out, 3 outs. Here's what happened: Reyes singles. Reyes steals second. Matsui pops out, 1 out. Beltran flies out, 2 outs. Wright walks. Anderson strikes out, 3 outs. thanks Val, cuz I missed the 1st. Im not being sarcastic either. well,okay,..a wee bit

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 02:36 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 11 2005 03:07 PM

The Mets have donned New York emercency service department caps again.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 02:38 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Cards cutting to commercial break with "Stepping Out." Joe Jackson or ELO? (like I have to ask)

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 02:46 PM

Petey in and out of trouble again. Even without a fastball, I love watching him pitch.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 02:47 PM

Edgy DC wrote: The Mets have donned New York emercency sercive department caps again. I like that touch. Reyes shows hustle

Zvon Sep 11 2005 02:49 PM

DAMNNNNNNNNNNN. thrown out trying to steal 3rd. why steal 3rd there?

Valadius Sep 11 2005 02:50 PM

Pedro got a hit! That doesn't happen too often.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 02:50 PM

Someone has get through to WWSB: STOP STEALING THIRD.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 02:51 PM

His judgment attempting to steal third was Strawberry-esque.

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 02:52 PM

That's just dumb, Jose. Not that Matsui & Beltran are world beaters, but yuo've gotta give them a chance to bring you home.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 02:56 PM

nice throw by Castro

Valadius Sep 11 2005 02:58 PM

Nice avatar Z.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:06 PM

Musial's in the booth. Is he a drinker, or does he just talk like that? ]Joe Jackson or ELO? JJ.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:08 PM

Valadius wrote: Nice avatar Z. thnx V Stan the Man? nah, he's just 100 yrs old.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:11 PM

Musial is the greatest living ballplayer. Not too many people give him enough credit, though.

Rockin' Doc Sep 11 2005 03:11 PM

Zvon - "Stan the Man? nah, he's just 100 yrs old." And he can still probably outhit our first baseman.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:13 PM

Albert just stole second at 3/4 speed and ends up at third when the ball skips into center. Cards are charmed right now.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:13 PM

Fucking Castro.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:17 PM

JAKE-MONSTER!!!

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:17 PM

Pedro blows his way out of the inning. Rally song time. Time has come today Young hearts can go their way Can't put it off another day And I don't care what the others say 'Cause they say we don't listen anyway Time has come today, Hey! The rules have changed today, Hey! I have no place to stay, Hey! And I'm thinkin' about the subway, Hey! Love has gone away, Hey! And tears have come and gone, Hey! Oh my God! I have to run! Hey! I have no home, Hey! I have no home, Hey! Now the time has come, Time! There's no place to run, Time! Might get burned up by the sun, Time! Well, I've had my fun, Time! Well, I've been loved and put aside, Time! And I've been crushed by tumblin' tide, Time! And my soul's be psychedelicized, Time! Now the time has come, Time! There are things to realize, Time! Time has come today, Time! Time has come today, Time! Time! Now the time has come, Time! There are things to realize, Time! Time has come today, Time! Time has come today, Time! Time! Now the time has come, Time! Time has come today, Time! Time has come today, Yeah!

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:18 PM

It works! We have a run! A gen-u-ine lead!

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:18 PM

Castro atones for his earlier fuck-up.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:20 PM

there ya go. yikes---pedro surprized me there with that swing. perfect, right by 3rd,but Ek is standing right there in the hole. Castro out at 3rd on that grounder tho Pojols....OUCH. Castro runs like my deceased grandmother.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:21 PM

Do we commit to the Jake-Monster at first? I'd do it.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:22 PM

Fun thing about the Cardinal booth-men... they're still terrified of Beltran.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:22 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Pedro blows his way out of the inning. Rally song time. Edgy does it again! (good song too)

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:22 PM

Matsui beaned by Morris, here's Beltran.

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 03:22 PM

Looked to me like Reyes should have had Castro's throw and he just plain missed it.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:24 PM

Valadius wrote: Do we commit to the Jake-Monster at first? I'd do it. Hes a lefty, hes young, he's comes cheap. Weve seen he can hit the ball, and with power. Id do it in a heartbeat.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:25 PM

Of course they are - look what he did during the playoffs against them last year.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:27 PM

Cardinal trivia: Who did the Cardinals trade to the Mets to get Jose Oquendo?

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:28 PM

Bonds is gonna play? Now he's one guy I wouldnt mind seein beaned.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:29 PM

Oquendo stayed with the Cards for a while, didn't he?

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:29 PM

]Of course they are - look what he did during the playoffs against them last year. I understood the why. Luck changing --- a hard hit hit-and-run shot goes to the re-positioned Reyes and the Mets get a double-play.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:30 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Cardinal trivia: Who did the Cardinals trade to the Mets to get Jose Oquendo? Coleman?

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:31 PM

Jackie Joyner-Kersee tears off the number counting down the remaining games at Busch. Of all the peeps who don't need a Fredbird ride out to right in a convertible...

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:32 PM

Valadius wrote: Oquendo stayed with the Cards for a while, didn't he? yes. And he played everywhere on the field. Great utility guy.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:33 PM

Wright with the ground-rule double!!!

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:34 PM

Come on Victor, bring him home.

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 03:34 PM

Wright with a lead-off double and Anderson drops down a sac bunt. Just what you like to see from your #5 hitter with a runner in scoring position. Our lineup's in trouble without Floyd, but doubly so when Willie's the one setting it.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:35 PM

Stupid Diaz. Come on, Jake-Monster!!!!!

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:37 PM

JAKE-MONSTER DOES IT AGAIN!!!!!

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:38 PM

Rotblatt wrote: Our lineup's in trouble without Floyd, but doubly so when Willie's the one setting it. I agree that you just dont fill that slot without adjusting the lineup. Even if the Mets are out of it ya have to go thru the motions of playing to win. And the guy who should be batting 5th (he or Diaz) drives in the run. Nice rip Jacobs :D

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:40 PM

First and third, two outs for... Pedro. That's an odd situation...

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:41 PM

I don't like him there either, but I don't think he's just filling the spot.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 03:43 PM

Oh well, what're you gonna do. You can't expect Pedro to get a hit with two outs and two men on.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:45 PM

Answer to the trivia question: Infielder Angel Salazar and pitcher John Young.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 03:48 PM

Pedro's cap (and I assume the others) has an adjustable strap.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:51 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Pedro's cap (and I assume the others) has an adjustable strap. hey! just like the ones you and i wear. Another great met trade, huh edge?

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:53 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 11 2005 03:57 PM

YEAAAAAAA triple for speedy. thats a league leading 16th. Now thats what im talkin about

Zvon Sep 11 2005 03:56 PM

its about time Beltran

MFS62 Sep 11 2005 04:03 PM

Just a thought. We have seen some pretty great graphics for Kaboom. Should we be posting a Mini-Boom when Jose hits a triple? Later

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:05 PM

Boom-Boom Beltran!!!!!

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:05 PM

MFS62 wrote: Just a thought. We have seen some pretty great graphics for Kaboom. Should we be posting a Mini-Boom when Jose hits a triple? Later I have considered that and, of course, I say yes. TriBoom

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:10 PM

16 triples. If he gets on a streak like he did early... Lance Johnson's record is in jeopardy.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:12 PM

="Valadius"]16 triples. If he gets on a streak like he did early... Lance Johnson's record is in jeopardy. agreed

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:16 PM

Graves getting loose....ha. okay. must ... stay.... optimistic.....

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:16 PM

Pedro's getting another inning.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:21 PM

Valadius wrote: Pedro's getting another inning. Ill go with that. Anyone reaches , yank him.....whoops...single. Okay, ill amend that. Guy gets in scoring position, yank him. SHIT double and run scores. this is happening all 2 fast. okay.........whew,.yank him

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:22 PM

Ok... how did he score from first? And what the hell is Popsicle doing in left?

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:25 PM

La Russa's pulling his whole bench out of his ass.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:27 PM

See, there a difference between seasonal fatigue, which we are talking about in the other thread, and a 9 inning game fatigue. Pedros ball has lost its movement, and is looking fat. Great play by Wright! BIG. But Pedro is outta steam. Get him outta there. I know Graves sucks, but we have to hope he does his job.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:28 PM

Valadius wrote: La Russa's pulling his whole bench out of his ass. glad he sat Pojols, tho. HA.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 04:29 PM

I saw a guy do that at a performance art show in the village once.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:30 PM

ewwwwwwwwww... that ball had some move. 4-2 Mets okay--------if they roll out Looper for the 9th,...im gonna have to step off

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:31 PM

Edgy DC wrote: I saw a guy do that at a performance art show in the village once. did he pull out baseball players or an actual park bench?

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 04:31 PM

I love watching Petey. Maybe you're right, Edge. Tired arm or not, there's no Met I'd rather see pitch. He looks a lot better today than he did his last two times or so, though.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 04:31 PM

]Yeah, well, who should they go to in the ninth? Call it now.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 04:32 PM

Let's run on this backup catcher now.

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 04:33 PM

He goes with Looper. No question. He SHOULD go with Heilman or Robo in my opion, but he won't.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:33 PM

Edgy DC wrote: ]Yeah, well, who should they go to in the ninth? Call it now. I hate to be a dick but anyone but Looper. Why not graves? Id haul out Hernandez

Centerfield Sep 11 2005 04:33 PM

Matsui extends his hit streak. BOO KAZ BOO.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:33 PM

Kaz with the leadoff hit.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:34 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Let's run on this backup catcher now. nice call chief

Centerfield Sep 11 2005 04:34 PM

Now he steals second and goes to third on the throwing error. BOO AGAIN.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 04:35 PM

Making Matsui feel at home, I see.

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 04:35 PM

Are you serious, Zvon? If so, we shouldn't use him because Graves allows around 7 runs and two base runners per nine innings & doesn't strike out anyone.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:35 PM

Rotblatt wrote: He goes with Looper. probly the case. Cuz its still his job. Maybe the Mets can get afew dozen insurance runs.........shit you see that play by Maybry?

Centerfield Sep 11 2005 04:36 PM

Wow, heads up baserunning by Kaz not to get doubled off. BOO. Edgy: Yup(c)

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:36 PM

Rotblatt wrote: Are you serious, Zvon? If so, we shouldn't use him because Graves allows around 7 runs and two base runners per nine innings & doesn't strike out anyone. anyone but Looper Rot,....and I mean anyone. Its gonna be Loop

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:37 PM

Popsicle at the plate...

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:38 PM

unF'nBelieveable. Maybry robs another hit,and RBI. this all is a baddddddddddddddddd omen to me.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 04:39 PM

Mabry thinks he's Brooks Robinson. Williams missed a serious hanger on the previous pitch.

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 04:41 PM

There's your omen, suckA!

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:41 PM

Oh good. Beltran stole SECOND for once.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:42 PM

KA-BOOM-BOOM DIAZ BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:42 PM

YESSSSSSS okay, now i can relax. I was saving this for Floyd, but I may as well use it while i can: okay,,,bring on Looper. I think Im okay now...............

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 04:42 PM

Hurray! Victor Diaz!!!!

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:45 PM

......you see Loopers adjustable strap on his cap? He's got a HUGE cranium! HUGE, I tell ya

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:47 PM

Here we fucking go again...

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:48 PM

Zambrano's up. hey, why not Zambrano. OH,....cuz shows a lack of confidence in Looper. Well, maybe thats cuz I dont have any more confidence left in him. Shit----------here we gooooooooooo

Edgy DC Sep 11 2005 04:49 PM

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 04:51 PM

Looper.

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:52 PM

thats cruel and unusual punishment Edgy :wink:

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:53 PM

GASP. PUT THAT DAMN THING AWAY!!!! The pain...

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:53 PM

whew......I still hate Looper. HATEhimHATEhimHATEhimHATEhimHATEhim not personally. Just as a closer.

Rotblatt Sep 11 2005 04:54 PM

Mets win! About damn time! Now let's win a few more and end the season on a positive note.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:54 PM

Where's the Jay Satan post?!?!?!?!?

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:55 PM

But he did his job. Pedros win in conserved. YipeeeYaHoooooooooey He'll get a piece of a point.

Valadius Sep 11 2005 04:56 PM

You lost the Jay Satan opportunity! Looks like it's up to me now...

Zvon Sep 11 2005 04:57 PM

no satan post for me,huh? I like THAT omen. lol

Zvon Sep 11 2005 05:01 PM

good game guys

MFS62 Sep 11 2005 05:09 PM

They used to be a catcher named Hal A Smith. They called him "Heart Attack" , or HA to differentiate him from another catcher of the same era named Hal Smith. (IIRC Hal W. Smith). It was meaningful because he had suffered a heart attack. Looper doesn't get heart attacks. But he's a carrier. Later

Elster88 Sep 12 2005 09:07 AM

Valadius wrote: Fucking Castro. I coulda sworn one of the reasons why I was told Castro should start next year was his stellar defense.

Edgy DC Sep 12 2005 09:31 AM

Remember VACAtE . Virtually All Closers Add to Exasperation. Advocate improvement, but let's not pretend (a) that this started with Looper, (b) that it'll necessarily end with Looper's banishment, or (c) that alleged Met fans didn't make this worse by demonizing Looper's predecessors.

seawolf17 Sep 12 2005 09:36 AM

Castro's been an offensive catcher his whole career; he's not bad defensively, but he's no Gold Glover either. He hit 27 homers in 390 AB with Calgary in 2001, with an OBP of .393 and an OPS of 1.021.

Elster88 Sep 12 2005 09:37 AM

His stats from the minors from four years ago are largely irrelevant, IMHO.

seawolf17 Sep 12 2005 09:48 AM

No, they're relevant, because it shows that he can hit, given full-time duty. He hasn't really been given that chance. He went .259 .338 .569 .907 with four homers and 16 RBI in 58 AB in August; that's respectable near full-time work.

Elster88 Sep 12 2005 09:49 AM

="seawolf17"]No, they're relevant, because it shows that he can hit, given full-time duty. He hasn't really been given that chance. They show that he can hit in the minors. They tell nothing about his ability to hit in the majors. _____________________________ This post had the designation 158) Mark Carreon

seawolf17 Sep 12 2005 09:53 AM

I'm just saying it shows something. I'm not saying that if you gave him 390 ABs right now he'd do the same thing, but he's "only" 30 years old, so he could.