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Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

batmagadanleadoff May 22 2010 10:41 AM

Cranberry! Strawberry! Let's Go, Jerry! (Not to be confused with the Cranberry! Strawberry! Let Jerry Go! thread.) ... and a pre-game treat from JoePet: Yesterday's NY Post back page:

bmfc1 May 22 2010 02:21 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

METS: Reyes-SS Castillo-2B Bay-LF Davis-1B Wright-3B Pagan-CF Barajas-C Francoeur-RF Pelfrey-P MFY: Jeter Gardner Teixeira Rodriguez Cano Swisher Cervelli Winn Hughes

Ashie62 May 22 2010 02:44 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

LETS

G-Fafif May 22 2010 02:51 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

bmfc1 May 22 2010 03:02 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Kong76 May 22 2010 05:03 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

FOX reminds me that the Mets have lost 8 of their last 10. Thanks, FOX. Love the Jerry face in the joepet 'toon.

Zvon May 22 2010 05:19 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Fox screws me and shows the Phils/BoSox game down here in south Jersey. Good thing I have this lil cheap AM radio I got from the bank years ago.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 05:27 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

2-out double on lazy liner past third base for Bay. Thanks for jogging, Randy Winn!

Benjamin Grimm May 22 2010 05:34 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

David comes through and the Mets draw first blood!

Zvon May 22 2010 05:35 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

I'll take 2.

Kong76 May 22 2010 05:35 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

2 - sniffle through one. Wright got a meaningful hit. Can I get a Yay?

Benjamin Grimm May 22 2010 05:36 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Very nice. Maybe Joe will get to draw a happy picture on his index card tonight.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 05:36 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

David Wright gets thrown out at third. Is that him acutely sacrificing himself to guarantee the run or him overaggressively ending a rally?

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 05:36 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 22 2010 05:39 PM

Whoever had '5th batter' in the when will the Yanx have their first pitching coach visit question, please come to the window to collect your winnings. Betting is still open for over/under wagers of the number of mound conferences during the game - currently set at 37.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 05:39 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Edgy DC":2psz3rm2]David Wright gets thrown out at third. Is that him acutely sacrificing himself to guarantee the run or him overaggressively ending a rally?[/quote:2psz3rm2] It's him screwing up actually. He stuttered stepped around 2nd and then decided to go. Should of either kept going or stopped entirely.

metirish May 22 2010 05:41 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Didn't see it live but the replay showed that Wright made a blunder rounding second, may have scored if not for the mistake, certainly wouldn't have been thrown out.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 05:45 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="metirish":1zp3kkvg]Didn't see it live but the replay showed that Wright made a blunder rounding second, may have scored if not for the mistake, certainly wouldn't have been thrown out.[/quote:1zp3kkvg] Well, without the stop/restart he keeps the inning alive but there's no way he scores on that play.

Kong76 May 22 2010 05:47 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Wright becoming my least favorite Met. Hope he wins me back.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 05:48 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Let's keep the good vibes happening, and be Met fans tonight!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 05:48 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 22 2010 05:53 PM

So... point out the "baserunning taboo," but ignore the slo-mo replay showing Dabidrye sliding in safe (mistake though it was) playing as you speak. GOD I missed you, McCarver.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 05:49 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Good so far: - Pelfrey getting lots 'o grounders - scoring two after two out and none on Bad so far: - Third out at 3B killed what could have been a larger rally - walking the #8 hitter w/2 outs and allowing the Yanx to clear the pitcher's spot

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 05:52 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Hey Joe Buck, shut the fuck up.

themetfairy May 22 2010 05:56 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Another nice catch by Ike (even if he didn't go over the rail this time).

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 05:56 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

THAT's edge, Ike.

bmfc1 May 22 2010 06:00 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1mx04qqn]Hey Joe Buck, shut the fuck up.[/quote:1mx04qqn] Well put. He's bad in a way that no other announcer is bad.

Zvon May 22 2010 06:06 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket"]Let's keep the good vibes happening, and be Met fans tonight!

Ill have fun with graphics while I listen on the radio.
Ill go for the funny.
This stadium is puttin my KaBoom stuff outta bidness.

Chad Ochoseis May 22 2010 06:10 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 22 2010 06:11 PM

[quote="Zvon":3mo9g9q0]This stadium is puttin my KaBoom stuff outta bidness.[/quote:3mo9g9q0] Not only that, but it makes the game less exciting and puts the Mets at a disadvantage when they face better teams. Just ask Joe Buck.

bmfc1 May 22 2010 06:11 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Maybe Jeter would have caught Bay's hit if he wasn't thinking about the girls in the front row that he was talking to while he was on deck.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 06:12 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Yes, David

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 06:12 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Frayed Knot":2adscxt7]Good so far: - scoring two after two out and none on[/quote:2adscxt7] x two

metirish May 22 2010 06:16 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":2b1mv03d]Hey Joe Buck, shut the fuck up.[/quote:2b1mv03d] Makes me laugh everytime sit the fuck down cantuer

Zvon May 22 2010 06:18 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Chad Ochoseis":1kszcy00][quote="Zvon":1kszcy00]This stadium is puttin my KaBoom stuff outta bidness.[/quote:1kszcy00] Not only that, but it makes the game less exciting and puts the Mets at a disadvantage when they face better teams. Just ask Joe Buck.[/quote:1kszcy00] Ha. Upside of Fox screwing me out of watching,...don't have to listen to Bucks bobbing head.

Ashie62 May 22 2010 06:23 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Pelfrey is locked in

Ashie62 May 22 2010 06:25 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Zvon":34pfam0i]Fox screws me and shows the Phils/BoSox game down here in south Jersey. Good thing I have this lil cheap AM radio I got from the bank years ago.[/quote:34pfam0i] Move North Chico?

metirish May 22 2010 06:26 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

McCarver calling hitting coach Kevin Long the "brilliant hitting coach", earlier he was gushing over Eiland.....wear s fucking cap

Zvon May 22 2010 06:30 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Ashie62"][quote="Zvon"]Fox screws me and shows the Phils/BoSox game down here in south Jersey. Good thing I have this lil cheap AM radio I got from the bank years ago.

Move North Chico?


Move!? I don't even travel north.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 06:34 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Pelf fouled off two pitches in that last at-bat. I'm amazed Elland didn't visit the mound, there.

Zvon May 22 2010 06:42 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

YEA PELF! Big K

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 06:43 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

P to the E to the L to the F I'm Big Pelf and my shit is def

Kong76 May 22 2010 06:44 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

. [bigpurple:3jr704sb]Big PELF[/bigpurple:3jr704sb] Love the big purple.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 06:50 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Mentions of how well Mike Pelfrey is doing tonight by Fox's announcing team: 1 Shots of kvelling/kvetching John Maine in that last half-inning: 7

Kong76 May 22 2010 06:51 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Bay heatin up!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 06:52 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

BAY WANT SCHAEFER! CASTILLO WANT SCHOLLS!

Chad Ochoseis May 22 2010 06:53 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":2ptts1xx] Shots of kvelling/kvetching John Maine in that last half-inning: 7[/quote:2ptts1xx] "Kvetching" would be the appropriate term there rather than "kvelling".

Kong76 May 22 2010 06:54 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

David up with two on and two out ... I ain't ain't sayin' nothin' .

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 06:55 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Chad Ochoseis"][quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr"] Shots of kvelling/kvetching John Maine in that last half-inning: 7

"Kvetching" would be the appropriate term there rather than "kvelling".

True. He was welling up, though.

Kong76 May 22 2010 06:56 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

'cause he kinda sucks.

Chad Ochoseis May 22 2010 06:56 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

I'm gonna start kvetching now.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 06:58 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Hey, Pelf? Mind putting one in Cervelli's fist-pumping little wrist next time 'round? Thanks.

Gwreck May 22 2010 06:58 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Fuck you, Francisco Cervelli. You didn't do shit other than catch the ball. You're down 3 runs, and you're personally 0-2 tonight. You stupid little fuck.

Benjamin Grimm May 22 2010 06:59 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Pelfrey: 84 pitches through five. I fear he may be prematurely yanked.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 07:00 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Kindly STFD, Trooper Teixeira.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 07:02 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

You too, Horsey.

metirish May 22 2010 07:13 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Gwreck":3a9bq4l3]Fuck you, Francisco Cervelli. You didn't do shit other than catch the ball. You're down 3 runs, and you're personally 0-2 tonight. You stupid little fuck.[/quote:3a9bq4l3] A few of us in last nights IGT mentioned the same thing about this little shit, so easy to dislike this fuck. Even in the commercials Dave Eiland is visiting the mound.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 07:18 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Terrific AB by Pagan who should prolly be leading off.

Zvon May 22 2010 07:20 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 07:23 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="metirish":3ry9brg1][quote="Gwreck":3ry9brg1]Fuck you, Francisco Cervelli. You didn't do shit other than catch the ball. You're down 3 runs, and you're personally 0-2 tonight. You stupid little fuck.[/quote:3ry9brg1] A few of us in last nights IGT mentioned the same thing about this little shit, so easy to dislike this fuck.[/quote:3ry9brg1] This little bitch is gonna make me a pizza.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 07:24 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

In the fucking face next time, Franky

bmfc1 May 22 2010 07:25 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

That's twice the Mets had a runner at 3d with 1 out and the batter struck out.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 07:27 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Cora me impressed.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 07:28 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Cora Cora Cora!

bmfc1 May 22 2010 07:28 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Francoeur says "thank you Alex."

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 07:28 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Two-out base hit? C'mon, Cervelli-- that doesn't deserve a fist pump?

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 07:29 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Take a shower Hughes, and take your squatting boy with you.

metirish May 22 2010 07:30 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Only these scumbags would have a backup catcher who is just as hateful as their starter, well done you Wankers

Edgy DC May 22 2010 07:31 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Live at Foxwoods... ("Gitchi Gitchi Ya Ya Da Da!") The soulful sounds of Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, and Chaka Kahn ("I'm every woman!)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 07:32 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Edgy DC"]Live at Foxwoods... ("Gitchi Gitchi Ya Ya Da Da!") The soulful sounds of Yolanda Adams, Patti LaBelle, and Chaka Kahn ("I'm every woman!)

"For the first and the only time..."

Either some copywriter made a weird phrasing choice, or Foxwoods may just be planning to murder one of the three.

bmfc1 May 22 2010 07:33 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="metirish":1b3x0rnk]Only these scumbags would have a backup catcher who is just as hateful as their starter, well done you Wankers[/quote:1b3x0rnk] That was great.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 07:34 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Hey, Reyes didn't pop up! Should have saved those fireworks for this.

bmfc1 May 22 2010 07:37 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

I'm no Don Draper, but is the WFAN audience the right one for that concert? That ad is on 3 or 4 times a game.

metirish May 22 2010 07:40 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Fuck

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 07:41 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Let's turn 3 Mets.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 07:41 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Where the fuck were those last two pitches?!?

metirish May 22 2010 07:43 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Frayed Knot":n914vd1j]Where the fuck were those last two pitches?!?[/quote:n914vd1j] Great question because the first pitch to Gardner for a strike was the same one

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 07:43 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

We weren't getting two on that one, but I thought Davis had the play at 2nd if he took it.

Zvon May 22 2010 07:44 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

If BIG Purple Pelfs performance is purloined I will piss my pants.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 07:46 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Sit down, Teixera. Severna Park hates you.

Zvon May 22 2010 07:46 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

big K Mejia. NICE. Now get outta this...

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 07:47 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

STFD, Officer.

Zvon May 22 2010 07:50 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

whew

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 07:50 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Have a nice day, A-Cunt.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 07:50 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

'e's enrry the ace he is / 'enrry the ace he is he is ...

Gwreck May 22 2010 07:50 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Yesssssssss

bmfc1 May 22 2010 07:51 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Very impressive job by Mejia (and nice pick by Wright). That was memorable. I look forward to Mejia being in the rotation in 2011.

Gwreck May 22 2010 07:51 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

From the OOTS, Matsuzaka was no-hitting the Phillies through 7 2/3 before giving up a single.

metirish May 22 2010 07:52 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Mejia became a "true Met" on this night, seriously though, how can he walk of the mound with those big balls of his?

Edgy DC May 22 2010 07:53 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Hey, Alex, that Leapy-Throwie thing is bullshit enough from Jeter.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 07:53 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Gwreck":3reveo0o]From the OOTS, Matsuzaka was no-hitting the Phillies through 7 2/3 before giving up a single.[/quote:3reveo0o] Good, cuz they were going to cut away for that game in the 9th if he still had it. Now jsut get the win.

Zvon May 22 2010 07:54 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Bay 4 fer 4

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 07:54 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Nice play, CentaurJeter.

metirish May 22 2010 07:56 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Jesus Christ Chris Rose, that would have a great play from Scutaro if he makes it.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 07:57 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

All right guys (JB & TMc) calm down - he caught a freakin' pop-up!

Zvon May 22 2010 08:00 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Pagan mah man!

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:00 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Joe Buck announces as if we're watching to hear him and not watch the game. I think he thinks it's "Joe Buck Live"

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:00 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

I like Bay busting it home there just in case Angel tried for 2nd and there was a tag play.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 08:01 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Frayed Knot":21ujazln]I like Bay busting it home there just in case Angel tried for 2nd and there was a tag play.[/quote:21ujazln] That's just what I was I thinking. Pagan, though: Hell of a player.

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:03 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

While there's a break, did you see today's highlight of another inside the park HR at Nationals Park? Watch Nyjer Morgan. http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?conte ... k%3D264448

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 08:04 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

INSURE-RUNS! You get pump for that, Pagan!

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:05 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":3hhju3dg][quote="Frayed Knot":3hhju3dg]I like Bay busting it home there just in case Angel tried for 2nd and there was a tag play.[/quote:3hhju3dg] That's just what I was I thinking. Pagan, though: Hell of a player.[/quote:3hhju3dg] And on the Progress/Regress table, really (if finally) establishing himself.

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:07 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

STATS_MLB The #Mets have scored more runs (5) against the #Yankees tonight than they had scored in the previous 5 Subway Series games combined (4)#MLB

seawolf17 May 22 2010 08:08 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Kong76"]Wright becoming my least favorite Met. Hope he wins me back.

"Are you fucking kidding me? What do I have to do, eat your dog?"

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 08:08 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Oh, Cervelli. This guy's awesome with runners on base with two out and the lights at 70% of full power or greater. You have to pitch around this guy by whacking him in the concussion-proof helmet.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 08:08 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Gotta turn 3 here.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:09 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

We gotta start getting these bottom of the order pinheads out!!

Zvon May 22 2010 08:10 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="bmfc1"]While there's a break, did you see today's highlight of another inside the park HR at Nationals Park? Watch Nyjer Morgan.

I saw that on TV earlier.

___[ /]___
Bush Meter

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 08:10 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="bmfc1":36j9q7d3]While there's a break, did you see today's highlight of another inside the park HR at Nationals Park? Watch Nyjer Morgan. http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?conte ... k%3D264448[/quote:36j9q7d3] Holy shit, folks. Watch this.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:12 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

I saw it earlier too. Nyjer's one of those guys who's likable and fun to have on your team until you see him for a while. Problem is he's not very good and has even been getting benched lately.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:13 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Can't. Too busy hoping this guy excercises his right to remain silent.

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:13 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Edgy DC":1pp4p8r7]Can't. Too busy hoping this guy exercises his right to remain silent.[/quote:1pp4p8r7] That was good.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:13 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Miranda has the right to remain struck out.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:14 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

That's Juan, Nieve.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:14 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Frayed Knot":rcp1l66z]Miranda has the right to remain struck out.[/quote:rcp1l66z] Touche.

Gwreck May 22 2010 08:15 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 22 2010 08:19 PM

Juan Miranda, you have struck out. You have the right to be seated on the bench. Edit: I see I was beaten to this joke.

seawolf17 May 22 2010 08:15 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":g83yeazf][quote="bmfc1":g83yeazf]While there's a break, did you see today's highlight of another inside the park HR at Nationals Park? Watch Nyjer Morgan. http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?conte ... k%3D264448[/quote:g83yeazf] Holy shit, folks. Watch this.[/quote:g83yeazf] WOW. Makes Hanley Ramirez look like Charlie Hustle out there. That was awful. I'm assuming the thought it was gone, but either way, that's pretty bad. Hope... um... whoever the veteran leader of the Nationals is these days (Pudge? Dunn?) kicks the crap out of him.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:17 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Another base to another pinhead!! And after he had him 0-2

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 08:18 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

How the fuck does Ken Russo have three RBI in these two games?

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:20 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Geez, make them hit the frigging ball. Mets pitchers get ahead in the count and start nibbling. All of a sudden, 0-2 is 2-2 and then 3-2. That's one of the reasons Mets SPs pitch so few innings--they nibble too much. Did Nieve think that Russo was going to hit a slam?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 08:21 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Let's double-switch the defensively-superior guy with three hits out of the game. For gits and shiggles!

metirish May 22 2010 08:21 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

That was the grittiest at bat ever , McCarver is embarrassing.

Gwreck May 22 2010 08:21 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Wouldn't the better double-switch have been to bring Blanco into the game?

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:22 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Sucks to switch out Pagan on this exchange.

PiggiesTomatoes May 22 2010 08:22 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Well, Nieve looked good for one batter and pitches. That's encouraging. Come on, you've got to be kidding me that you can't put away a rrokie with a couple of games under his belt after having him 0-2. Nice double switch. Matthews hasn't hit crap all year and Pagan is playing well. Damn!

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:23 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Gwreck":3q7cjnuv]Wouldn't the better double-switch have been to bring Blanco into the game?[/quote:3q7cjnuv] Doesn't his slot lead off?

PiggiesTomatoes May 22 2010 08:24 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Jeter's magic powers prevent the Mets from turning two.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:24 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

That Jeter always comes through when you need him ... except for when he doesn't.

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:24 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Gwreck":mmy3clnl]Wouldn't the better double-switch have been to bring Blanco into the game?[/quote:mmy3clnl] Jerry would tell you that you only would have your "emergency catcher" if Blanco gets hurt.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:24 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Wright owes me for that double-clutch. (Oh, right, you made me a video. Never mind.)

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:25 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Gwreck":zwla7o29]Wouldn't the better double-switch have been to bring Blanco into the game?[/quote:zwla7o29] That's my play.

seawolf17 May 22 2010 08:25 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Kong76"]Wright becoming my least favorite Met. Hope he wins me back.

"How about if I misjudge a fly ball in a big spot here? Will that work? I promise I'll strike out next inning too."

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:26 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

In case you don't realize that this is a tense situation, Bill Webb shows you by bringing you pix of people looking tense.

Gwreck May 22 2010 08:26 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Frayed Knot":3m6jqvtg][quote="Gwreck":3m6jqvtg]Wouldn't the better double-switch have been to bring Blanco into the game?[/quote:3m6jqvtg] Doesn't his slot lead off?[/quote:3m6jqvtg] He flew out to end the 7th.

PiggiesTomatoes May 22 2010 08:27 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

One of those people was actually wearing a Matthews t-shirt.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 08:27 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="bmfc1":24avj521]In case you don't realize that this is a tense situation, Bill Webb shows you by bringing you pix of people looking tense.[/quote:24avj521] I was worriedly picking my nose too.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:27 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

It's a Ford Escape. Rilly?! I love the parallel parking! Ohmygawd! It's DOING it!!

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:28 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

From tomorrow's Washington Post (emphasis added): The Nationals were forced to recover for a second time because of a puzzling defensive sequence from center fielder Nyjer Morgan, who also has been lacking at the plate. Morgan is batting .240 (6 for 25) over his last eight games, and he had been held out of the starting lineup twice in the past week. His miscue in the second game of this three-game interleague series simply amplified those recent struggles. ... Morgan leaped near the wall but could not make the catch, the ball bouncing off his glove. Thinking the ball had gone out of the park for a home run, Morgan slammed his glove to the ground in disgust, not realizing the play was still live. That's when Willingham, who had been yelling to Morgan that the ball was on the ground, came to his aid and threw to the infield. But by then it was too late. Scott already had scored, and Jones was in full sprint, crossing the plate without a play for an inside-the-park homer, the second allowed by the Nationals in four days. When Baltimore ended its half of the inning with a 4-2 advantage, Nationals fans booed loudly as Morgan ran off the field and into the dugout. "My emotions got to me there because I knew I should have had the ball," Morgan said. "It's just one of those things where I let my emotions get to me out there, which I normally never do. It's just one of those plays where I thought the ball went over the fence."

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:28 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Nice job Frankie. Not your fault that the Yanx specialize* in hitting balls to shitty to be turned into DPs * (they do, I don't know how, but I swear they do).

Gwreck May 22 2010 08:28 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

She "feels Edgy." How does the Mrs. feel about that?

Swan Swan H May 22 2010 08:29 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1xibv108][quote="bmfc1":1xibv108]In case you don't realize that this is a tense situation, Bill Webb shows you by bringing you pix of people looking tense.[/quote:1xibv108] I was worriedly picking my nose too.[/quote:1xibv108] Bucket-Torre similarity score: 100

metirish May 22 2010 08:29 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Stop this nonsense over double switches, all you need to know is that Jeter is the best player ever, if his team lose it won't be because of him.

Zvon May 22 2010 08:29 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

..more runs pleaaaase.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:30 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Gwreck":2jpdfu4s]She "feels Edgy." How does the Mrs. feel about that?[/quote:2jpdfu4s] I told her not to talk about that shit on the radio.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:30 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Gwreck":12ko32wo][quote="Frayed Knot":12ko32wo][quote="Gwreck":12ko32wo]Wouldn't the better double-switch have been to bring Blanco into the game?[/quote:12ko32wo] Doesn't his slot lead off?[/quote:12ko32wo] He flew out to end the 7th.[/quote:12ko32wo] My bad. But with either slot unlikely to come up (as long as they retain the lead) holding on to your final catcher probably is the safer move.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 08:33 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

dumb

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:33 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Oh Jose. WTF was that?

Zvon May 22 2010 08:34 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Gah. Reyes... WhatRyaThinkin?

PiggiesTomatoes May 22 2010 08:34 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Speaking of people needing an ass kicking...paging Mr. Reyes. Mr. Reyes.

Gwreck May 22 2010 08:35 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Frayed Knot":3fgd83o7]But with either slot unlikely to come up (as long as they retain the lead) holding on to your final catcher probably is the safer move.[/quote:3fgd83o7] I don't think I agree. I would keep the superior defender in the game (esp. with Blanco/Barajas essentially a wash defensively). Plus Matthews is, you know, a terrible hitter and all.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:36 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Meat of the lineup

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:37 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

I agree w/Gwreck. It's over-managing. With the lead, you should leave the superior defender in the game.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 08:37 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 22 2010 08:39 PM

Of course, you can't pull Jose out now. You've already burned your emergency shortstop. Oh, and SIT THE FUCK DOWN, Lieutenant.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 08:37 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Joe Buck finally stopped blowing Teixera long eno8gh to realize he's whiffed 3 times and pretty much sucked this entire season so far.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:38 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Maybe this Teixiera contract is threatening to turn bad ahead of schedule. You don't pull Jose over that.

Swan Swan H May 22 2010 08:39 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Edgy DC":1905pcdn]Maybe this Teixiera contract is threatening to turn bad ahead of schedule. You don't pull Jose over that.[/quote:1905pcdn] Indeed. Lazy dumb gets a yank. Overly aggressive dumb gets a chat after the game.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:41 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Frayed Knot":1epd0vmf]Nice job Frankie. Not your fault that the Yanx specialize* in hitting balls to shitty to be turned into DPs * (they do, I don't know how, but I swear they do).[/quote:1epd0vmf] See, they did it again!!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 08:41 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Edgy DC"]Maybe this Teixiera contract is threatening to turn bad ahead of schedule. You don't pull Jose over that.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:44 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Uh-oh, we're getting to the bottom of their lineup

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:44 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Let's go, Mets! Let's go, Mets! Let's go, Mets! Let's go, Mets! Let's go, Mets!

Swan Swan H May 22 2010 08:45 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Good. This punk bitch third string catcher can make the last out and pump his fist straight up his arse.

Gwreck May 22 2010 08:46 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Howie: "The one thing Cervelli hasn't given the Yankees this year is power." Gwreck: "He hasn't given them class, either."

metirish May 22 2010 08:46 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Books , fuck you MFY's

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 08:46 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Gwreck May 22 2010 08:47 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

PUT IT IN THE BOOKS!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 22 2010 08:47 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

YEAAAAAAAH! I'M FUCKING AWESOME!!!!!

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:47 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

I need a fucking drink!!

bmfc1 May 22 2010 08:47 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

3:33 but a great win and a good time w/you folks on the board. See you tomorrow night.

Zvon May 22 2010 08:48 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Swan Swan H May 22 2010 08:48 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 22 2010 08:49 PM

[quote="Frayed Knot":29qumwwe]I need a fucking drink!![/quote:29qumwwe] You can have a beer once the MFY fans are done crying in it. oe: I'm Carlos Baerga. I get treated extra nice by Cooby for the duration.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 22 2010 08:48 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="Swan Swan H":1cg4i8zd]Good. This punk bitch third string catcher can make the last out and pump his fist straight up his arse.[/quote:1cg4i8zd] My new sig line

themetfairy May 22 2010 08:48 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Whew!!!!

Ashie62 May 22 2010 08:48 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

IN THE BOOKS..FUCK YOU FRANCIS

Edgy DC May 22 2010 08:50 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

PiggiesTomatoes May 22 2010 08:50 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Finally a happy recap! Joe Buck's voice hurts my ears and McCarver just blows anymore. That said, with tomorrow night on ESPN, it's out of the frying pan and into the fire with Miller an Morgan.

Frayed Knot May 22 2010 08:52 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="bmfc1":1mpf3fbu]3:33 but a great win ... [/quote:1mpf3fbu] Or, as the Yanx call it, a quickie.

batmagadanleadoff May 22 2010 08:59 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Jerry had his genius cap on today. Bringing in Frankie with the bases loaded in the 8th and one out was the genius move of the year. I woulda said so even if Frankie got bombed. Now that's how I'd use my best reliever. That's a save!

Fman99 May 22 2010 09:25 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Good win, great IGT. We were out soaking up some AAA ball but were home in time for the 8th and 9th.

Edgy DC May 22 2010 09:34 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="batmagadanleadoff":roeyd9jf]Jerry had his genius cap on today. Bringing in Frankie with the bases loaded in the 8th and one out was the genius move of the year. I woulda said so even if Frankie got bombed. Now that's how I'd use my best reliever. That's a save![/quote:roeyd9jf] Yeah, but Rodriguez executing not only gives the Mets the win, but gives the move some positive re-inforcement. Learn, Jerry, learn!

Nymr83 May 22 2010 10:46 PM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

was out watching this, was shocked the Mets won i kept thinking they'd blow it, when that run got walked in i thought it was all over

Rockin' Doc May 23 2010 08:17 AM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

**Warning: The following is part Ms. Met like "Thoughts on the Game"" (without the catcher love, though I am growing rather fond of Barajas) and part Salamander Q like rant on the state of the team.** I really enjoyed watching the Mets kick the Yankmees collective butts last night. Nice to see Bay and Wright have good nights. Bay's actually hitting well, he just isn't providing any power. Hopefully that will come if he continues to swing the bat well. Sure Wright struck out in a big spot again, but he came through with 2 out RBI's in on two other occasions. Pagan continues to produce and surprise (at least me) with his solid play. If only Reyes would stop hitting the ball in the air virtually every at bat. He needs to be hitting the ball on the ground so his speed can be an asset. HoJo needs to make Reyes understand that his speed is of no value on pop ups, unless he's fielding them. Ike Davis appears to be the real deal and the Mets just may have found their first baseman for years to come. All in all, I beleive the Mets have the ingredients in place for a pretty good offense if Wright, Bay, and Reyes perform to their expected (prior) levels. It's the pitching that concerns me most about the team. It's great to see Pelfrey having his breakout season. He seems to have finally figured it out and now seems capable of getting the big out when he needs one. Santana, though not quite the dominating pitcher of his youth, is still a reliable ace the Mets can depend on to keep them in virtually every game he pitches. Unfortunately, there is not behind the top two. Maine has never been the same since his shoulder surgery following the 2008 season and likely never will be. Perez has never learned to throw strikes consistently so he is seemingly always pitching behind in the count with runners on base. His performance has forced the Mets to bury him deep in the bowels of their bullpen and I don't expect him to ever be a reliable member of the rotation. Niese showed promise and was pitching well enough for the back of the rotation guy, but he is on the DL with a leg injury for the second time since August. The Mets rotation of Santana, Pelfrey, and little else now makes me think like the fans of the old Boston Braves with their lament of, "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain". The bullpen is capable, but greatly overworked due to the rotations lack of quality depth and Jerry Manuels micromanging. Getting Igarashi back should help the greatly overworked combo of Feliciano and Nieve. The Mets need to find some help for the rotation and a new manager that doesn't remove virtually every starter, not named Santana, once they near the 100 pitch count. I am doubtful the Mets will find either until it is too late to contend with the Phillies this season.* *I thank you for your tolerant indulgence of my getting some of the thoughts swirling through my mind out for my own sanity. I feel better, though I'm sure many of you may not.

themetfairy May 23 2010 08:38 AM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Vent away any time RD - it's what we're here for.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 23 2010 08:51 AM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

What she said. If you can't dump this here, where are you going to do so? I think Tak may have more to offer-- think Moyer minus a decade-and-a-half-- than we might expect.

bmfc1 May 23 2010 09:05 AM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

Good comments RD. Thanks for sharing.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 23 2010 10:19 AM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":1s1o7lct]What she said. If you can't dump this here, where are you going to do so? I think Tak may have more to offer-- think Moyer minus a decade-and-a-half-- than we might expect.[/quote:1s1o7lct] That would be terrific. I'm terrified he turns into a pumpkin at some point. But so far so good. As to the offense, we're going to need Barajas and Francoeur make fewer outs between them but I'm not sure if either of 'em can do it

Rockin' Doc May 23 2010 10:47 AM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":2fkp2wp8]I think Tak may have more to offer-- think Moyer minus a decade-and-a-half-- than we might expect.[/quote:2fkp2wp8] I sincerely hope so. I like Takahashi in the role of long reliever/2nd LOOGY, but I fear he may suffer from over exposure as a starter. I truly hope I am wrong. I certainly have more faith in him, than I do in Perez. I appreciate everyone's support. I am essentially on a virtual island when it comes to being a baseball fan. My buddies couldn't care any less about baseball. My best friend hopes the Mets win and will occasionally watch a few innings of a Mets game, simply because it's important to me. Seriously, I doubt that most of my friends would care if MLB ceased to exist. My one friend that accompanied me to Mets games the past two summers has gone from a casual fan of the Braves to a very interested (though not obsessive like most of us) Mets fan. He is the only person with whom I can discuss the Mets other than the people here.

Edgy DC May 23 2010 11:35 AM Re: Cranberry Strawberry Let's Go Jerry! IGT 5/22/10-MFY's@NYM

If we have better starters, we don't need better relievers in the liong-man/second-LOOGy roles.