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IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 10:36 AM

I am 1-0 and I'm carrying this streak forward. Everybody on my back. Five expected big leaguers today in the lineup. Maybe six if you count Misch. Two and a half expected regulars. NY Mets [list=1][*]Pagan, CF[/*:m] [*]Cora, 2B[/*:m] [*]Murphy, Dn, 1B[/*:m] [*]Tatis, 3B[/*:m] [*]Martinez, F, LF[/*:m] [*]Barajas, C[/*:m] [*]Catalanotto, DH[/*:m] [*]Adams, R, SS[/*:m] [*]Nieuwenhuis, RF[/*:m][/list:o] =#BF0040]'Lanta [list=1][*]Cabrera, Me, CF[/*:m] [*]Prado, 2B[/*:m] [*]Jones, C, 3B[/*:m] [*]Glaus, 1B[/*:m] [*]Heyward, RF[/*:m] [*]Escobar, Y, SS[/*:m] [*]Diaz, M, LF[/*:m] [*]Ross, D, C[/*:m] [*]Clevlen, DH[/*:m][/list:o] Misch, SP Hudson, T, SP

Vic Sage Mar 03 2010 10:47 AM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

i'd like to see Catalanotto beat out Andy Hernandez for 25th guy on the roster. he's a LHed "professional hitter" with multi-position experience. Hernandez gives you very little besides a good glove at 2b, and an adequate glove at SS.

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 10:54 AM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

It's certainly a possiblity. It puts more pressure on Cora and Tatis as backup infielders, but maybe Catalanotto can still fake it at second. My expectation is that they carry two more-or-less legit middle-infield backups. That's certainly not definite, but Hernandez is out of options, so any hitter who knocks him aside probably has to make a strong case for himself with bat. If somebody does, Catalanotto may be the compromise between offensive aptitiude and defensive versatility that Mike Jacobs can never be.

metirish Mar 03 2010 10:57 AM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

I agree with VBic , and not to knock Cora but he needs to handle those backup duties , with Tatis as suggested.

bmfc1 Mar 03 2010 11:50 AM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

The game is available on mlb.com but it's the Braves broadcast. Fortunately, it's not the usual idiots the Braves employ. Unfortunately, it's new idiots. Did you know that Bobby Cox has a six-pack? It's true--the Bobby Cox six pack of tickets for his farewell season. Also: Southern homes are especially susceptible to termites.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 03 2010 12:05 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

[quote="Vic Sage":1dlffa5a]i'd like to see Catalanotto beat out Andy Hernandez for 25th guy on the roster. he's a LHed "professional hitter" with multi-position experience. Hernandez gives you very little besides a good glove at 2b, and an adequate glove at SS.[/quote:1dlffa5a] I'm curious to see what Hessman has to offer there, actually-- he hits lefties and righties and takes walks... and has put up a .476 slugging percentage/13 HRs in 185 pinch-hit/part-time ABs. If it comes down to Jacobs or him, he's kind of a no-brainer, handedness-- or defense-- be damned.

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 12:06 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

I actually knew that last one. I also know that we're scoreless through three, out-hitting the Braves 3-1, with Adams, Martinez, and Cora getting the knocks. Pencil in Russ Adams as the first spring sensation likely to be forgotten within a week. Misch had his three scoreless with one hit and two walks --- to Prado and Heyward. Niesen takes over for the Mets. Braves announcers tell me that Atlanta has "a lot of guys that look good getting off of the bus."

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 12:07 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Barajas smokes a hit. The Braves announcers have never heard of Frank Catalonotto.

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 12:26 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Mets hold the lead after an RBI single by Angel Pagan. Daniel Murphy leads off the sixth with a hard single through the 5-6 hole.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 03 2010 12:27 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

[quote="Edgy DC"]The Braves announcers have never heard of Frank Catalonotto.

This lends further credence to a theory I've been working on for a while now: Braves announcers are mouth-breathing morons. Corollary: It gets much worse than Wayne Hagin.

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 12:29 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Mike Cervenak drives Murphy home to make it 2-0. These guys say base knock a lot. Oh, and Fartinez just tripled Crvenak home. Heh, heh.

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 12:30 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Thole drives Fart home. Four-zip. And Braves announcers: the media guide will tell you how to pronounce Thole.

metirish Mar 03 2010 12:43 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"][quote="Edgy DC"]The Braves announcers have never heard of Frank Catalonotto.

This lends further credence to a theory I've been working on for a while now: Braves announcers are mouth-breathing morons. Corollary: It gets much worse than Wayne Hagin. Friday, Jul 24 Saturday, Jul 25 Sunday, Jul 26 Three games that Frank Catalonotto appeared in last season against the Braves. Of course it could have been different announcers but still.

Ceetar Mar 03 2010 12:46 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"][quote="Edgy DC"]The Braves announcers have never heard of Frank Catalonotto.

This lends further credence to a theory I've been working on for a while now: Braves announcers are mouth-breathing morons. Corollary: It gets much worse than Wayne Hagin. I think it's well beyond a theory at this point.

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 12:47 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

More importantly, the guy has had a 13-year career. And one just pronounced the new Met leftfielder's name as "jole-BERT."

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 03 2010 12:49 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Waitaminnit... is this Chip Caray calling the game? Because, if that's the case... QED. (Or rather, "Line Drive! Base Hit! Caught it Out There! Runner Tags! Throw to the Plate! On Target! Double Play!")

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 12:50 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Eddie Kunz just walked three straight dudes.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 03 2010 12:52 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Sound like he's a bit rusty. /Thanks, Ladies and Germs! Try the Trout Almondine, and stick around for Edie Gorme!

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 12:54 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

4-4 now, with the big blow coming from Jason Heyward.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 03 2010 12:58 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

That guy's going to be trouble, isn't he? Plus, it was recently revealed that he grew up as a YLDB.

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 01:09 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Cevernak puts the Mets ahead again 5-4. Edgy Ranks Your Mets Edgies: [list=1][*]Edgygardo Alfonzo[/*:m] [*]Edge Kranepool[/*:m] [*]Edge Lynch[/*:m] [*]Edge Murray[/*:m] [*]Edge Charles[/*:m] [*]Edge Hearn[/*:m] [*]Edge Glynn[/*:m] [*]Edgy Bressoud[/*:m] [*]Edge Bauta[/*:m] [*]Edgywin Nuņez[/*:m] [*]Edgy Bouchee[/*:m] [*]Edgywin Almonte[/*:m] [*]Edgy Kunz[/*:m][/list:o]

metsguyinmichigan Mar 03 2010 01:12 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

As a co-worker just reminded me, Frank Edgywin "Tug" McGraw.

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 01:14 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Defensive struggles give the run back and we're tied again. Ike needs to see Mex again. Three errata in three plays for the Metzkoviches.

Frayed Knot Mar 03 2010 01:17 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

[quote="Benjamin Grimm"]That guy's going to be trouble, isn't he? Plus, it was recently revealed that [Heyward] grew up as a YLDB.

Normally I'd say this would start the plans from Yanx fans for him to be signed as a FA in 2016, except that: - the fact that he plays in the NL means most YLDBs won't know his name at least until he makes his 3rd ASG since most pride themselves on paying zero attention to the inferior NL - only a few who will learn his name will also be aware that even their club is required to wait the six years until they can buy someone on the open market so from them the calls for signing him will start later on this season. When informed that they can't buy him yet they'll then suggest a straight-up deal for Brent Gardner.

Edgy DC Mar 03 2010 01:27 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

That's like five errors this inning. Sometimes, it's easy to see who the minor leaguers are. A 4-0 lead has turned to a 9-5 defecit. Bitter citrus.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 03 2010 01:28 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

This time of year, the hitters are ahead of the fielders.

Farmer Ted Mar 03 2010 04:18 PM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

Misch making an early case for #5. That's right, my cards are on the table for Pat.

MFS62 Mar 04 2010 08:20 AM Re: IGT, 3/3, More Tastey Citrus

[quote="Farmer Ted":2hep5zsk]Misch making an early case for #5. That's right, my cards are on the table for Pat.[/quote:2hep5zsk] So, you're, er, standing pat? Later