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IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

metirish Apr 12 2010 01:12 PM

No point in waiting until tomorrow when clearly the crisis needs fixing now. Boys , we need your best stuff in this thread, no acting the bollox lads. Let's get it done.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 12 2010 01:24 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I'm not sure I feel properly prepared.

Swan Swan H Apr 12 2010 01:25 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I'm not acting.

Ashie62 Apr 12 2010 01:31 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I need a colonic first

G-Fafif Apr 12 2010 02:40 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

The elevation will mile high for this game.

soupcan Apr 12 2010 06:47 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

'Crisis'? Really irish? I'm disappointed, I thought you were better than that.

metirish Apr 12 2010 07:02 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I am better than that. I was taking the piss I'll have you know.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 12 2010 08:15 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

It inflated my bagpipes.

metirish Apr 13 2010 09:55 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Some numbers to chew on while you wait for the game. With RISP through 6 games the Mets are batting .................if you were to guess what would you say? it's something for 53 What is that number?

Ceetar Apr 13 2010 10:06 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="metirish"]Some numbers to chew on while you wait for the game. With RISP through 6 games the Mets are batting .................if you were to guess what would you say? it's something for 53 What is that number?

14? It's not good. (although having an attitude of making 'productive outs' is not going to help that) Maybe we need to bat Castillo 5th. He's had the best numbers in this regard over the last couple of years.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 13 2010 10:10 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

53 turns at bat is a ridiculously small number, especially when spread across 10 or more guys. While the O is cause for concern in general, this isn't the thing to be concerned about, necessarily.

Ceetar Apr 13 2010 10:12 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":pkbi69l2]53 turns at bat is a ridiculously small number, especially when spread across 10 or more guys. While the O is cause for concern in general, this isn't the thing to be concerned about, necessarily.[/quote:pkbi69l2] I would agree that it easily could be more of a fluke in general, and with the exception of GMJ and Jacobs I'm not concerned about the offense, it is a trend that the Mets have struggled with in the past. Doesn't it seem like they can be too aggressive early in the game when they should be taking pitches, and not aggressive enough when the bullpen is struggling and they've got a late inning rally going?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 13 2010 10:16 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I wouldn't even say that. I think the issues generally are that Jacobs and GMJ aren't very good middle of the order hitters, Cora isn't a particularly good leadoff guy, Barajas and Francoeur when its said and done will make too many outs and Reyes, Bay and Castillo are all off to slow starts.

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 10:24 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Oh, the drama over Bay's RBI draught, and I'm thinking, "What idiot would pitch to him with men on base right now?"

metirish Apr 13 2010 10:26 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Yes it's a small number, just trying to stimulate the brain . .189 (10 for 53) Courtesy of the secretive Newday Colorado’s bullpen has been stellar thus far, striking out 17 in 20 2/3 innings and posting a 2.18 ERA.

metirish Apr 13 2010 10:35 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Lennon writes down his thoughts on the line up 41 m ago By David Lennon The Mets want to put Jose Reyes in the No. 3 spot. That's obvious. It's why Jerry Manuel had him there for the team's first intrasquad game way back on March 1. And if it's really such a big deal, then why did Reyes -- with Gary Matthews Jr. and Luis Castillo on base -- rip the first pitch he saw for a two-run triple? Not only was it the first pitch of that at-bat, it was the first truly competitive pitch that Reyes had seen in 286 days. Now Reyes has played two games since returning from the DL, both in the leadoff spot, and the Mets have struggled to score. Overall, they are hitting just .189 (10-for-53) with runners in scoring position after six games. Reyes likes to hit in the leadoff spot, but he's got to be a team player, too, as the Mets wait for the return of Carlos Beltran. It's probably too early for Manuel to take that leap with Reyes, but he may have to get a little more creative if this lineup continues to falter. With Luis Castillo returning tonight from a two-game break, and Angel Pagan likely to be centerfield, why not roll the dice and go with this lineup vs. Rockies' lefthander Greg Smith? Pagan - cf Castillo - 2b Reyes - ss Bay - lf Wright - 3b Francoeur - rf Tatis - 1b Barajas - c Maine - sp ALERT - That is not tonights line up and likely will not be a line up you will be seeing soon

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 10:39 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Met penners, meanwhile, are walking around with a 1.47 ERA in 18 1/3 innings pitched.

metirish Apr 13 2010 10:40 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="Edgy DC":10qvveul]Met penners, meanwhile, are walking around with a 1.47 ERA in 18 1/3 innings pitched.[/quote:10qvveul] Yes yes , they have been excellent .

Frayed Knot Apr 13 2010 10:54 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Flip Castillo & Pagan and I like that lineup even better.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 13 2010 11:06 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

It really looks like Matthews and Jacobs are the first two things that are going to give, barring an imminent hot streak on either of their parts. We'll need another couple of turns through the rotation in order to get a sense of whether or not it will be as big a problem as I fear.

metsguyinmichigan Apr 13 2010 11:43 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Saw a tweet that Green's been placed on the DL. Don't know if they're carrying extra pitchers with all the April days off, is there a chance they'd bring a bat up?

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 11:44 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Valdes already took Green's spot.

metsguyinmichigan Apr 13 2010 12:18 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Oops! Nevermind!

soupcan Apr 13 2010 12:48 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="Benjamin Grimm":1wpbqm8b]It really looks like Matthews and Jacobs are the first two things that are going to give, barring an imminent hot streak on either of their parts.[/quote:1wpbqm8b] And if what you said earlier about Ike Davis serving a 20 day sentence in order to delay his free-agency eligibility is valid, then that problem is already solved once he and Beltran are ready to go.

metirish Apr 13 2010 12:52 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

New Mets beat writer gets his feet wet with this blog Capt. Obvious weighs in: Big week for Mets » BY ANDY MARTINO DENVER—As my first act of today, I’ll appoint myself Capt. Obvious. As my second act, I’ll call this six-game road trip very important for the Mets. It is somewhat counterintuitive to place so much drama on an early-season series, but the issue here is the Mets schedule. After three games in Denver, the team heads to St. Louis for three. Then it’s back to New York for four against the Cubs, three against the Braves, and three against the Dodgers. What do you notice about all those teams? Anyone? You in the back? Right answer. They are all pretty good. This week, and for the rest of the month, the Mets will define themselves either as plucky competitors against the N.L. elite—or they will lose a bunch of games, and face growing shouts from the public about replacing the manager and perhaps general manager. The Mets opening week was not quite as dismal as the record would suggest. Jon Niese and Mike Pelfrey, two essential players, showed their talent. The team set a Citi Field record by blasting four homers on Friday night. The best-case scenario regarding Jose Reyes’ return came true. The bullpen was generally terrific, a potentially major development if it holds. But because of last season, these Mets need to win more ballgames in order to stave off a public outcry, and perhaps impatience from upper-level decision makers. That’s not ideal for a baseball team navigating the natural ups and downs of a long season, but it is reality for the Mets. It is a tough assignment, trying to win consecutive road series against top teams. I’d say the Mets should be at peace to take two of three in one and drop two of three in another. Two series wins would be a stretch (though of course it will be the goal going in), and losing in a sweep would be, uh, not so well-timed.. So there you go. This is an important time for the Mets, who send John Maine out there to set the tone tonight. It is fair to call Maine’s first start troubling, because of his diminished velocity and general underwhelmingness (yes, it appears I just made up a word, but it works in that spot, no?) Last Tuesday, trying to connect with the good vibes lingering from Opening Day, Maine instead allowed four runs in five innings. The Mets might prefer a different pitcher in that spot—hitters park, quality opponent, struggling pitcher is not the ideal equation—but that’s the reality. It will be interesting to see what the Mets do with it. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/mets/#ixzz0l0XsZLEm

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 13 2010 01:02 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Panic now, because if you don't there will be panic later. The Jerry Manuel Job Watch isn't on yet, but the Jerry Manuel Job Watch Job Watch is. I'm psyched about this series because the games start after Jr is in bed.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 02:23 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Similarly, I'm psyched about this series because the games start after LWBH is in bed, and between LWYP feedings. Yawp!

metirish Apr 13 2010 02:24 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":35m0lqkp] I'm psyched about this series because the games start after Jr is in bed.[/quote:35m0lqkp] Yes , of course only if they cooperate.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 13 2010 02:26 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I'll probably go to bed around the third inning, so I'm less excited than you guys are!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 02:30 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="Benjamin Grimm":2dmco7m4]I'll probably go to bed around the third inning, so I'm less excited than you guys are![/quote:2dmco7m4] Yes, but you'll also take the eventual Rockie-tapping with even more sangfroid.

metirish Apr 13 2010 03:44 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Reyes - ss Castillo - 2b Wright - 3b Bay - lf Francoeuhr - rf Tatis - 1b Barajas - c Pagan - cf Maine - sp

bmfc1 Apr 13 2010 03:53 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

METS: 1. Reyes, ss 2. Castillo, 2b 3. David Wright, 3b 4. Jason Bay, lf 5. Jeff Francoeur, rf 6. Fernando Tatis, 1b 7. Rod Barajas, c 8. Angel Pagan, cf 9. John Maine, p Rockies: 1. S.Smith lf 2. Fowler cf 3. Helton 1b 4. Tulowitski ss 5. Hawpe rf 6. Olivo c (JACKASS!) 7. Stewart 3b 8. Barmes 2b 9. G.Smith P

A Boy Named Seo Apr 13 2010 04:03 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I wanna see Tatis do something tonight. Pagan in there and 8th? OK. Lets go you sumbitches. I'm hungry for one.

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 04:41 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":122dg9rc]Similarly, I'm psyched about this series because the games start after LWBH is in bed, and between LWYP feedings. Yawp![/quote:122dg9rc] Normally I would be on the same page -- except I am on work travel in Utah. Hoping that there's a local TV feed of the game in my hotel, before I consider other ways of following the game (i.e., buying either MLB Gameday Audio or the MLB iPhone App).

A Boy Named Seo Apr 13 2010 04:59 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Tuesday night in Utah and needing to find a bar with a Met game and preferably a stiff drink. You're F'd, man.

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 05:06 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="A Boy Named Seo":15864tmw]Tuesday night in Utah and needing to find a bar with a Met game and preferably a stiff drink. You're F'd, man.[/quote:15864tmw] Actually it looks like I get the local Fox Sports affiliate at my hotel and they're showing a Rockies gush-fest as I type this. (I still my go out drinking anyway.) So the only thing that's F'd is one of these fine Hampton Inn towels...

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 05:30 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Usually, "going out drinking" in Utah is a frustrating experience, as one doesn't find bars, but private drinking clubs. With luck, you can talk a club member into sponsoring you, but you didn't hear that from me.

A Boy Named Seo Apr 13 2010 05:51 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

That sounds like a lotta work for a 3.2 beer.

metirish Apr 13 2010 06:05 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I'm nervous.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 13 2010 06:09 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Trying to get Lunchy Jr down.

metirish Apr 13 2010 06:11 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

trying to entice my fella with a bubble bath first....

Kong76 Apr 13 2010 06:16 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

What's the record for the longest IGT before a pitch is thrown that isn't an opening day or biggest game of the season IGT?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 06:30 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I need a tiny trank dart over here.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 13 2010 07:00 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

For Christ sakes, another 2-out, 2-run, 1st inning hit.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 13 2010 07:01 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

This is awful, f me. He had Helton 0-2 when he got a hit, then Maine threw 4 straight balls to Tulo and a first-pitch meatball for a double.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 13 2010 07:03 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Good grief.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 13 2010 07:12 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Just wait and you'll see the Mets design a special drill designed to improve concentration through the end of the first inning.

TheOldMole Apr 13 2010 07:21 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Out of the inning.

metsguyinmichigan Apr 13 2010 07:25 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I'm starting to think that Maine will never be the same after those injuries.

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 07:31 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

No local TV coverage... they get Fox Sports "Rocky Mountain" which is showing, of all things, Fran Healy interviewing some Yankee fuck. Mocking me. I'm watching the Biggest Loser and following the game on CBS' Gamecast for now.

Nymr83 Apr 13 2010 07:38 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Maine just looks bad out there.

metirish Apr 13 2010 07:41 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="Fman99":3oh46zwk] I'm watching the Biggest Loser and following the game on CBS' Gamecast for now.[/quote:3oh46zwk] Is John Maine on that show too?

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 07:44 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="metirish":3hymeve9][quote="Fman99":3hymeve9] I'm watching the Biggest Loser and following the game on CBS' Gamecast for now.[/quote:3hymeve9] Is John Maine on that show too?[/quote:3hymeve9] Har, they should put those fat fastballs of his on the show.

Ashie62 Apr 13 2010 07:45 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

The Mets suck. game 7..they suck

Ashie62 Apr 13 2010 07:46 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

8-0 Rockies Remember the maine

metirish Apr 13 2010 07:47 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="Fman99":36jwgcsw][quote="metirish":36jwgcsw][quote="Fman99":36jwgcsw] I'm watching the Biggest Loser and following the game on CBS' Gamecast for now.[/quote:36jwgcsw] Is John Maine on that show too?[/quote:36jwgcsw] Har, they should put those fat fastballs of his on the show.[/quote:36jwgcsw] well played WOW , but this is fucking embarrassing , glad I didn't start this IGT.....

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 07:53 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Losing is gay.

Ashie62 Apr 13 2010 07:54 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Personally, I don't know if I can take another year of this shite

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 07:54 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

It's a rally! First and second, no one out. This is Colorado, kids. No lead is safe.

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 07:56 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="Ashie62"]Personally, I don't know if I can take another year of this shite

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 08:04 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Frowny face.

metirish Apr 13 2010 08:11 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I'm liking Valdez quite a bit.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 08:18 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Meh. He got no bat.

Nymr83 Apr 13 2010 08:27 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

its 8-0 and Castillo is thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double. Do other teams have shitty fundamentals like this? it seems chronic in Met-land.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 08:30 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Hey Dave Lennon-- he's making something happen! Oh, and mazel tov, Mr. Rye.

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 08:35 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Hey, a home run! I missed it on the gamecast. No kaboom? Boy.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 08:40 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Oh, Jenrry. As far as hangy curves go, those were noice. Maybe he can work out the breaking stuff with the big-leaguers, after all.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 08:42 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Light Frenching to open the 7th, then Ferny Tat-toos a fastball. 2nd and 3rd, none out. POP QUIZ: Who hits into the double-play this inning, and how does it work?

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 08:45 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"]Light Frenching to open the 7th, then Ferny Tat-toos a fastball. 2nd and 3rd, none out. POP QUIZ: Who hits into the double-play this inning, and how does it work?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 08:52 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

When I do time and a half to get the baby fed and abed, and the starting pitcher can't be bothered to do the same, I'm just a little black rain cloud.

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 08:58 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Ruh roh. Bases loaded, no out.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 09:00 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I'm pretty much rooting for Nieve to go black-hat and just start plunking dudes.

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 09:01 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 13 2010 09:09 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Geez it's not even bad luck, it's just shitty baseball, same as we saw too much of last year.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 09:11 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

And it's, like, shapeless and formless, too. Amorphous, personality-free bad. (Hence my rooting for the plunking. At least if this team were assholes, they'd be something.)

Gwreck Apr 13 2010 09:12 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Castillo was actually safe on that play but the point holds that he shouldn't have been stretching it. I was surprised to see Jerry not allow Valdes to go out for a third inning. Seems like an unnecessary over-use of relief pitchers when we were already down 8 runs. Bad, bad game (and apparently it's only get worse here as Nieve and Takahashi fail to impress).

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 09:12 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Early holes have a way of exposing a team ever-deeper.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 09:15 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

And Tulowitzki strikes out to end the inning. Although if you told me he had late dinner reservations, and had simply gotten bored with the scoring carousel, I could be convinced of that.

Fman99 Apr 13 2010 09:18 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":30wi9k5w]And it's, like, shapeless and formless, too. Amorphous, personality-free bad. (Hence my rooting for the plunking. At least if this team were assholes, they'd be something.)[/quote:30wi9k5w] I agree. I think they should all grow 1880s style handlebar moustaches. It should be a team rule. Go old school.

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 09:20 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

At least we're into the bullpen. One of the really sucky-suck things about a blowout is that --- particularly in the first game of the series --- our pen is burnt while theirs naps.

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 09:21 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Shouldn't a team take a strike as a rule in this sort of situation?

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 09:24 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

RBayI single.

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 09:25 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="Edgy DC":1nuqbf5j]Shouldn't a team take a strike as a rule in this sort of situation?[/quote:1nuqbf5j] Like Francoeur there, for instance. Three pitches, three swings.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 09:32 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="Edgy DC":zp1p7bz0][quote="Edgy DC":zp1p7bz0]Shouldn't a team take a strike as a rule in this sort of situation?[/quote:zp1p7bz0] Like Francoeur there, for instance. Three pitches, three swings.[/quote:zp1p7bz0] Results aside, he was taking good at bats while the game was close, too.

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 09:40 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

It's something that bothered me last year. Seems like a fundamental issue. Take a strike if the tying run is behind you in the ninth. Take a strike if the tying run is well behind you in the eighth. If nothing else, make the pitcher pitch.

Edgy DC Apr 13 2010 09:45 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Reyes swings at the first pitch a foot inside.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 13 2010 09:50 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I CAN'T BELIEVE I TRANKED MY KID FOR THIS!

Ashie62 Apr 13 2010 10:23 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"] I CAN'T BELIEVE I TRANKED MY KID FOR THIS!

you'll get used to it

G-Fafif Apr 14 2010 04:57 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

When Maine threw that ball down the right field line, it was like an usher had just shown 2009 to its seat.

metirish Apr 14 2010 07:39 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

A lot of pressure on Niese and tonights IGT starter after me and Maine sucked elephant balls.

Ceetar Apr 14 2010 08:00 AM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

[quote="metirish":xad22453]A lot of pressure on Niese and tonights IGT starter after me and Maine sucked elephant balls.[/quote:xad22453] Well, there is the question. We've lost three in a row. Who's the stopper you want coming in to start the thread?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 14 2010 01:37 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

I knew it. I had thought I heard something goofy there, but had my hands full with YoungerPoop each time Tulo came up to bat: [quote="Kevin Burkhardt's Tweetin' Fingers"]Troy Tulowitzki's at-bat song is "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus. See - I'm not the only one lol about 17 hours ago via UberTwitter

metirish Apr 14 2010 01:42 PM Re: IGT - NY Mets @ Colorado Rockies 4/13/2010

Makes walking him a real crime , while researching and going over the charts with my IGT coach for yesterdays game I happened upon this blog about at-bat music for Ryan Spilborgh. http://blogs.denverpost.com/rockies/201 ... nted-love/