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IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

bmfc1 Aug 12 2010 06:54 AM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Aug 12 2010 08:09 AM

METS: Reyes-SS Martinez-RF Pagan-LF Davis-1B Beltran-CF Hessman-3B Thole-C Tejada-2B Santana-LHP Rockies: Fowler CF Spillborghs RF Gonzalez LF Tulowitski SS Mora 1B Olivo C Stewart 3B Barmes 2B Hammel P (Note that I am on the road tomorrow so I cannot start the next IGT which means that after they win this game, I have to break the tradition of starting the next game's IGT.)

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 06:56 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Wright gets a blow. (What will he do if the phone rings?)

bmfc1 Aug 12 2010 06:58 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Benjamin Grimm"]Wright gets a blow. (What will he do if the phone rings?)

He'll smash it with his bat.

At least he'll be able to make contact with something. SNAP!

Ceetar Aug 12 2010 07:03 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Benjamin Grimm":qm8v6etm]Wright gets a blow. (What will he do if the phone rings?)[/quote:qm8v6etm] He's the 8th inning guy tonight. I mean, Jerry's tried everything else right?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2010 07:06 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="bmfc1":2hvpfok8] (Note that I am on the road tomorrow so I cannot start the next IGT which means that after they win this game, I have to break the tradition of starting the next game's IGT.)[/quote:2hvpfok8] I believe in the case of vacation, business trip, death, etc., you should name the successor of your game-thread mojo.

bmfc1 Aug 12 2010 07:13 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Does CPF policy stipulate a time frame for making this decision?

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 07:14 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

The Mets haven't won two games in a row since June. I think the mojo thing has lost its mojo.

Frayed Knot Aug 12 2010 08:11 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Today's game is the spiritual descendant - even if not on the exact anniversary of - the picnic area at Shea gathering of nine years ago now. A Thursday 'Nooner' game with a sub-.500 NYM club pretending that they're on the periphery of a division race and a couple regulars sitting out. The main difference then is that the weather that day wasn't nearly as cool and pleasant as it's been here lately. Now all we need is a Joe McEwing HR and a 5-out save from Rick White and we're good to go.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2010 08:18 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Benjamin Grimm":o89hvbam]The Mets haven't won two games in a row since June. I think the mojo thing has lost its mojo.[/quote:o89hvbam] That's because the Game Thread Mojo Scorecard hasn't been updated since we were 10 games over .500.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 08:29 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Well, I've been busy beating up my father-in-law and whatnot.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 08:36 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

At least you have a good excuse! What do you do if the phone rings while you're beating up your father-in-law? Do you stop to answer it, or continue the beating? (15 per cent of Americans would answer the phone.)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 12 2010 08:55 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Depends. Is it another in-law calling? Law enforcement? My celebration choreographer?

seawolf17 Aug 12 2010 09:46 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

In section 103 today, safe and dry underneath the Pepsi Porch hoodlums.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 10:39 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

The rain hit us hard as hell this morning --- as hard as any rain in years. Flash floods, violent thunder, power outages, the whole bit. It may be heading your way. It didn't really last much more than an hour, but that may be enough. A rainout would be enough time for the team to think through some things, some things.

Ashie62 Aug 12 2010 10:58 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Rain is threatening, nothing more than that for now. Mets 2-0. Ike Davis hit a Citifield double.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 12 2010 11:11 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

4 IP, 3 baserunners allowed, 7 of the last 8 retired, 6 K. Johan kicking seeeeeryus rear, it seems.

TransMonk Aug 12 2010 11:13 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr":3rs7kql2]4 IP, 3 baserunners allowed, 7 of the last 8 retired, 6 K. Johan kicking seeeeeryus rear, it seems.[/quote:3rs7kql2] ERA back under 3 for the time being.

Frayed Knot Aug 12 2010 11:18 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

2 runs in the 1st ... so now I guess our offense is in fully into shut-down mode. Only 5 more innings to sit on this lead.

bmfc1 Aug 12 2010 11:21 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Interesting note from Mark Simon at espn.com: Josh Thole gets a base hit on 0-2. He's 5-for-13 after count reaches 0-2 this season. http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/p ... ckies-mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 12 2010 11:22 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

11 pitches (67 through 5), 1-2-3 inning with his 7th K.

Vic Sage Aug 12 2010 11:29 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Vic Jr. is at the game today with his camp group. He's the one wearing a Mets fanclub hat. Everybody wave. Hi Matty!

bmfc1 Aug 12 2010 11:32 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Francesa is sitting on top of the Mets dugout. Not literally.

metirish Aug 12 2010 11:32 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Was that fat Francesa peeking out from under the umbrella at the Mets game?

Ashie62 Aug 12 2010 11:34 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Vic Sage":1239foop]Vic Jr. is at the game today with his camp group. He's the one wearing a Mets fanclub hat. Everybody wave. Hi Matty![/quote:1239foop] Awesome!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 12 2010 11:36 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Tulo sits his two cheeks down for Johan's 9th K to end the 6th. Gonzalez single broke a ten-in-a-row retired streak for our fella.

seawolf17 Aug 12 2010 11:46 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Happy to report that Beltran single was inspired by "Vanis Takee" as his walkup music.

metirish Aug 12 2010 11:47 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Ron wanted nothing to do with the K-Rod business , Gary gave him ample time to jump in but nothing. Burkhardt in talking about it said this....in the fmaily lounge K-Rod had an argument with this WIFE and that's when pops got involved and the fight occured. K-rod in a holding cell at Citi Field.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 11:47 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Two in the first, with Pagan figuring in the rally, and nothing after that, but our pitcher is shutting 'em down. This can't go wrong, can it?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 12 2010 11:48 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Wait... as in, he's still in the holding cell? That's pretty friggin' surreal.

Gwreck Aug 12 2010 11:49 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

I'm fairly certain he's not. He was being arraigned at Queens Criminal Court (in Kew Gardens) this morning, no?

Willets Point Aug 12 2010 11:51 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="metirish":36t3euj3] K-rod in a holding cell at Citi Field.[/quote:36t3euj3] Gives new meaning to "going to the pen."

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2010 11:52 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

arraignment at 2:15

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 11:52 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Willets Point":2qnb4hp1][quote="metirish":2qnb4hp1] K-rod in a holding cell at Citi Field.[/quote:2qnb4hp1] Gives new meaning to "going to the pen."[/quote:2qnb4hp1] I'm running on the field just so I can meet K-Rod in the pokey.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 11:55 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Nice 400-foot Ian Stewart flyout at CitiField. I think I once saw Stewart at Shea playing with the Stones.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 12 2010 11:55 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Johan's under 70 pitches through seven innings. They'd need a crow bar to pry him out of the game today.

bmfc1 Aug 12 2010 11:56 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":1p1drug9]arraignment at 2:15[/quote:1p1drug9] Burkhardt should be there to cover it live. "Guys, here comes K-rod with a trench coat over his wrists."

metirish Aug 12 2010 11:56 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Yeah , as far as Burkhardt knows and he has not been told differently Rodriguez in still in the holding cell.

Gwreck Aug 12 2010 11:57 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Got it. In that case, sounds like the police did him a favor by keeping him in the (private) holding cell rather than anywhere else.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 11:58 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Johan batting in the bottom of the seventh. (Good!) And he singles a runner to third! (GOOD!)

metsguyinmichigan Aug 12 2010 11:59 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

If they play "Enter Sandman" as KRod enters the courtroom, Francesa's gonna have a fit. That's Mariano's entrance music, dammit!

Ceetar Aug 12 2010 11:59 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Benjamin Grimm"]Johan batting in the bottom of the seventh. (Good!) And he singles a runner to third! (GOOD!)

None of these for Johan.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 11:59 AM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

I hope Rodriguez is still there when I take the Shea tour. Crazy about Johan batting in the seventh. Learn, Jerry, learn!

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:01 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

And the non-bunting leads to a tack-on rally. Learn, Jerry, learn.... Learn, Jerry, learn....

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 12:01 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

It's now 4-0 and the lead is beyond "save situation."

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 12:02 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Darling just called Santana "the best athlete on the field," which goes counter to "pitchers aren't athletes!"

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 12:04 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

For other teams these are insurance runs. For the Mets these are bail bond runs.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:07 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Darling was among the best athletes on the 86ers. A commitment to the starting pitcher, letting him swing away, a two-run tack-on rally, Reyes driving them nuts on the basepaths, and even a walk. Wouldn't it be great if these were the real Mets that showed up this inning?

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 12:11 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Nobody throwing in the pen.

Centerfield Aug 12 2010 12:11 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

We can dream. Santana over 100 pitches now. How long until Jerry pulls him? Hey how about this, why don't we try Santana as the 8th inning guy today?

metsguyinmichigan Aug 12 2010 12:12 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

I was wrong about the pitch count before. He's at 109 right now.

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 12:12 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

This would be a good time to get Ollie some work.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:15 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

110 pitches. Absoultely have to stick with Johnny St. Anne.

Diamond Dad Aug 12 2010 12:16 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Complete game shutout Complete game shutout Complete game shutout . . . Jerry . . . are you listening???

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:16 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

If K-Chap comes out of hiding, Jerry has to listen.

Ceetar Aug 12 2010 12:17 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Another difference between the Mets and the Yankees...Yanks would already have Chico's Bail Bonds sponsoring the 9th inning or something.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:17 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Let's hear it for giving Beltran a day off.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 12:18 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Immediately following the strains of Vanis Takee, Beltran doubles into the left field corner! Vanis Takee! That's mojo, 2006-style!

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:19 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Do you let Hessman face the righty here? What's more important --- trying to get a platoon edge to chase run number five or giving Hess one more chance to show his quality? I let him swing.

Frayed Knot Aug 12 2010 12:21 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Closer? Closer? We don' need no stinkin' closer!

metsguyinmichigan Aug 12 2010 12:22 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Yankee players are already outfitted in black and white stripes. Beltran's kicking some major butt. And Greg's a bad ass for even suggesting Ollie see this game from anywhere other that the pen -- or the holding cell with KRod. Stealing $37 million is a crime, no?

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:23 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Hess gets a foul rip but goes down chasing the slider away. Thole walked and it's Corpas vs. Tejada in a Panamanian showdown.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 12:24 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Jeez, but Tejada looks like a little boy.

Diamond Dad Aug 12 2010 12:24 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Someone please get a message out to the bullpen and tell Valdez to sit the hell down!

Frayed Knot Aug 12 2010 12:25 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Benjamin Grimm":3s5erc6v]Jeez, but Tejada looks like a little boy.[/quote:3s5erc6v] Unfortunately, since his call-up he's hit like one too.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:26 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Go, Johan.

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 12:27 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

One duo we don't want to see in the ninth inning.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 12:27 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Soft bloop to Reyes is the first out of the ninth.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 12 2010 12:29 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 12 2010 12:29 PM

I've always been curious to see more of Go Go Lorenzo on the basepaths, though. Aaaaaaand ballgame.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 12:29 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Double play ends it!

metsguyinmichigan Aug 12 2010 12:29 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Double play! In the books! Series win!!!

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 12:29 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

We weren't BREAKIN' in the ninth though -- put it in the books!

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:30 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

That's who closes after they shed Rodriguez.

Edgy DC Aug 12 2010 12:30 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

2:18.

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 12:30 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

There's no stopping us (no stopping us) No one does it better! For one day, anyway.

TransMonk Aug 12 2010 12:32 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Now if we could just win two in a row...

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 12:32 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

What a way to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the birth of New York's first great National League ace.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 12 2010 12:33 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Is he still alive?

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 12:34 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Benjamin Grimm":7j1tooyo]Is he still alive?[/quote:7j1tooyo] In the hearts of his countrymen.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2010 12:39 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Figures these assholes win one now that I'm not rooting for them anymore.

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 12:44 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="John Cougar Lunchbucket":2vwun2kf]Figures these assholes win one now that I'm not rooting for them anymore.[/quote:2vwun2kf] An elaborate plot finds its target. Who knew the Mets could plan this brilliantly?

metsguyinmichigan Aug 12 2010 12:47 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

KRod punching his attorney because Jerry didn't bring him in to close this game today.

Willets Point Aug 12 2010 01:02 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="TransMonk"]Now if we could just win two in a row...

2 out 3 ain't bad.

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 01:09 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Willets Point"][quote="TransMonk"]Now if we could just win two in a row...

2 out 3 ain't bad.

32-16 wouldn't be bad, but that would bring us to 89 wins, probably not enough for anything but missing out on the final day.

Which would be a helluvan accomplishment considering the last six weeks.

Ceetar Aug 12 2010 01:13 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="G-Fafif"][quote="Willets Point"][quote="TransMonk"]Now if we could just win two in a row...

2 out 3 ain't bad.

32-16 wouldn't be bad, but that would bring us to 89 wins, probably not enough for anything but missing out on the final day.

Which would be a helluvan accomplishment considering the last six weeks.

That depends how many of the 32 are against the Phillies and Braves. if 16 of them, 89 probably does win the division.

Either way, sweep the Phillies now and start a winning streak, then we can talk.

G-Fafif Aug 12 2010 01:20 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

[quote="Ceetar"][quote="G-Fafif"][quote="Willets Point"][quote="TransMonk"]Now if we could just win two in a row...

2 out 3 ain't bad.

32-16 wouldn't be bad, but that would bring us to 89 wins, probably not enough for anything but missing out on the final day.

Which would be a helluvan accomplishment considering the last six weeks.

That depends how many of the 32 are against the Phillies and Braves. if 16 of them, 89 probably does win the division.

Either way, sweep the Phillies now and start a winning streak, then we can talk.

It would be a most improbable conversation, but it would be a welcome one.

PatchyFogg Aug 12 2010 01:40 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

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Zvon Aug 12 2010 04:01 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

very enjoyable IGT. I usually won't do this if I know a games outcome, but I think I'm gonna go watch this game right now.

seawolf17 Aug 12 2010 06:53 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Great game to attend. Hung out with my old friend and his far too many kids, got to play a little at Kiddie Field because we got there early, had a Shake Shack Burger AND a Shake-cago Dog (both just as advertised), got a nice win. Johan Santana in my two Citi Field games this year: 2-0, 0.00, 16 IP, 9 H, 15 K. Hey, Mets? You know where to find me if you want to send me tickets for the rest of his starts. When Santana came up in the seventh, I yelled "bunting is for losers!" at the top of my lungs and sure enough, Santana had that base hit. You're all welcome.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 12 2010 07:20 PM Re: IGT--Rockies @ Mets, 08/12/10

Wolfie is obviously the new G-Reg.