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IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Ceetar Apr 15 2011 06:45 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 15 2011 06:40 PM

The Mets are merely a 7-2 stretch from getting back to .500, starting tonight with everyone's favorite starter, D.J. Carrasco! My mini goal here would be to get back above .500 by the time they face the Phillies at the end of the month. They'd need to go 9-3 for that.

Ceetar Apr 15 2011 08:39 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

@Bravesorganist wrote: bravesorganist Matthew Kaminski #Braves vs. #Mets - this weekend - bummed out that I won't get to play 'My Dingaling' for Dickey ;-( Adam Rubin suggests you tweet at him suggestions for the series. I submitted Surfin' Bird for Byrdak.

TransMonk Apr 15 2011 08:54 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

I still have a sore spot for the Braves, so I enjoy rooting against them. Time to shine, Stirrup77!

Vic Sage Apr 15 2011 09:03 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Ceetar wrote: The Mets are merely a 7-2 stretch from getting back to .500, starting tonight with everyone's favorite starter, D.J. Carrasco! My mini goal here would be to get back above .500 by the time they face the Phillies at the end of the month. They'd need to go 9-3 for that. i admire your optimism. no, really, i do. you're like Scarlett Ohara, sitting alone at Tara, saying "well, tomorrow is another day". Yes, indeed it is.

Willets Point Apr 15 2011 09:08 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Does everyone wear 42 tonight? I like Jackie Robinson and all but I'm finding that "tradition" a bit tedious.

Ceetar Apr 15 2011 09:08 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Vic Sage wrote: Ceetar wrote: The Mets are merely a 7-2 stretch from getting back to .500, starting tonight with everyone's favorite starter, D.J. Carrasco! My mini goal here would be to get back above .500 by the time they face the Phillies at the end of the month. They'd need to go 9-3 for that. i admire your optimism. no, really, i do. you're like Scarlett Ohara, sitting alone at Tara, saying "well, tomorrow is another day". Yes, indeed it is. What's the alternative? Being bitter and angry and proclaiming that all our pitchers would be 6th starters on the PHillies and boo they all suck and Reyes will leave and Beltran will never walk again and Bay? who wants him anyway? lucky if he hits more home runs than Castillo for the Mets! I forgot about Jackie day.. I dunno.

Edgy DC Apr 15 2011 09:19 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Win one for Ron Hodges!

TransMonk Apr 15 2011 09:26 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Willets Point wrote: Does everyone wear 42 tonight? I like Jackie Robinson and all but I'm finding that "tradition" a bit tedious. Yup...a gaggle of 42s. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd ... b&c_id=mlb

Edgy DC Apr 15 2011 09:27 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

By the way, there's a massive storm heading heast across the south after ripping apart Oklahoma and Arkansas, so this might be a struggle of a series to get through.

Ashie62 Apr 15 2011 09:54 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

I am resigned to 2011 being an epically bad Mets edition.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 15 2011 09:58 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Could this be the Mets' new theme song? Just found this dorky ginger folk-soul artist this week. That's my dog! [youtube:n2pt1yfx]MQxcnjrDZIU[/youtube:n2pt1yfx]

Edgy DC Apr 15 2011 10:04 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Go, Ginger, Go!

TransMonk Apr 15 2011 10:05 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Brett Dennen is a guilty pleasure of mine.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 15 2011 10:07 AM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Never heard of him till this week. I can barely believe he's for real, but there's a couple of songs on that new record that hooked me already, he's got a little Van Morrison thing going on.

G-Fafif Apr 15 2011 12:44 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Reyes SS Pagan CF Wright 3B Beltran RF Davis 1B Harris LF Emaus 2B Thole C Carrasco P

TransMonk Apr 15 2011 03:53 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

ATLANTA Martin Prado, lf Nate McLouth, cf Chipper Jones, 3b Brian McCann, c Dan Uggla, 2b Jason Heyward, rf Alex Gonzalez, ss Freddie Freeman, 1b Derek Lowe, rhp

TransMonk Apr 15 2011 05:35 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

My MLB.TV screen says rain delay. I wouldn't be to upset about a day off after yesterday.

Ceetar Apr 15 2011 06:04 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

TransMonk wrote: My MLB.TV screen says rain delay. I wouldn't be to upset about a day off after yesterday. Gotta get back on the horse, but yeah, play it another month.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 15 2011 06:08 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Carrasco would have been the pitcher with the highest uni number ever to start a game for the Mets except its Chuck Taylor Night. [url]http://mbtn.net/it-came-bullpen

metirish Apr 15 2011 06:10 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Page not found JCL , same thing on your twitter post.

Ashie62 Apr 15 2011 06:26 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

carrasco doesn't start tomorrow in the event of a rainout, does he?

Ceetar Apr 15 2011 06:36 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Ashie62 wrote: carrasco doesn't start tomorrow in the event of a rainout, does he? Nope, Pelfrey, Young this weekend, regardless. Unless they try to shove a DH at us, which they won't given Fox blackout rules probably.

Ceetar Apr 15 2011 06:37 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

Ceetar wrote: Ashie62 wrote: carrasco doesn't start tomorrow in the event of a rainout, does he? Nope, Pelfrey, Young this weekend, regardless. Unless they try to shove a DH at us, which they won't given Fox blackout rules probably. geeze, no sooner do i write that that it's official, double header tomorrow will Carrasco's game be Ron Hodges day, or will he set the record with his number?

Frayed Knot Apr 15 2011 06:49 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

[youtube:173n4sns]Qr5djzzeA3M[/youtube:173n4sns] Oh hell, and one more for good measure. I don't think I ever heard this version ... but it's David Ruffin so how bad could it be. [youtube:173n4sns]EZTbJSmOWWc&feature=fvwrel[/youtube:173n4sns]

metirish Apr 15 2011 06:56 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

@AdamRubinESPNTrainer gathering with pitching coach and manager in office. That doesn't generally bode well. So, has any team ever gotten swept in consecutive double headers?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 15 2011 07:16 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

metirish wrote: Page not found JCL , same thing on your twitter post. works for me, man! Tracky says Young may not start, meeting with trainer.

metirish Apr 15 2011 07:17 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

intrigue KBurkhardtSNY Mets not thrilled with Braves call to play 2 tomorrow. Bravos taking advantage of Mets bullpen issues. AdamRubinESPN Mets called commissioner's office to express displeasure with DH on Saturday with two more trips to ATL. To no avail. AdamRubinESPN Mets "exploring different options" for weekend pitching. Sounds like Chris Young out, but no confirmation yet. seems like nothing is going for this team right now

metirish Apr 15 2011 07:19 PM Re: IGT 4/15/2011 - Mets @ Braves

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: metirish wrote: Page not found JCL , same thing on your twitter post. works for me, man! Tracky says Young may not start, meeting with trainer. working now is right , not before for me...like I said ...intrigue man

Ceetar Apr 15 2011 07:28 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

This is probably ridiculous hope/optimism/deludedness, but maybe the 'exploring' different pitching options was related to the Young thing as in they were debating pitching him tomorrow?

metirish Apr 15 2011 07:38 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Ceetar wrote: This is probably ridiculous hope/optimism/deludedness, but maybe the 'exploring' different pitching options was related to the Young thing as in they were debating pitching him tomorrow? not a chance Ceetar....Young has said that his start Sunday is unclear as he is still sore.....worries are him and taxing the pen....Glee would be on regular rest Sunday.

Ceetar Apr 15 2011 07:41 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

metirish wrote: Ceetar wrote: This is probably ridiculous hope/optimism/deludedness, but maybe the 'exploring' different pitching options was related to the Young thing as in they were debating pitching him tomorrow? not a chance Ceetar....Young has said that his start Sunday is unclear as he is still sore.....worries are him and taxing the pen....Glee would be on regular rest Sunday. off day Monday so I'm not sure how 'taxing' it would be, probably depends on tomorrow. beat reporters seemed pissed that the Mets and Young weren't saying anything. Is it unclear/sore? I thought his bullpen yesterday was positive? Or are they just going to wait and reevaluate after the games? Might make sense, don't reveal anything, don't let Atlanta know when they should give a guy a day off if they get to fake a rookie or a lefty or something on Sunday.

metirish Apr 15 2011 07:44 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Jesus man your more optimistic than Ghandy ....always finding that silver lining....

Ceetar Apr 15 2011 08:56 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

metirish wrote: Jesus man your more optimistic than Ghandy ....always finding that silver lining.... I'm just tired of beat writers throwing out speculation as fact, despite how logical it sounds.

Ashie62 Apr 15 2011 09:32 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

metirish wrote: Ceetar wrote: This is probably ridiculous hope/optimism/deludedness, but maybe the 'exploring' different pitching options was related to the Young thing as in they were debating pitching him tomorrow? not a chance Ceetar....Young has said that his start Sunday is unclear as he is still sore.....worries are him and taxing the pen....Glee would be on regular rest Sunday. 13 Pitchers and the pitching staff is still taxed...Geezuz

Gwreck Apr 15 2011 10:49 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

I'm just tired of beat writers throwing out speculation as fact, despite how logical it sounds. Let's review. Lennon: "Chris Young sounds very doubtful for Sunday." (emphasis added) Martino: "Also, it feels like Chris Young won't start Sunday. Misch an option. None of this is settled or official, tho. (emphasis added) Popper: "Mets say no word on Young status for Sunday and won't be commenting - which, as usual, sounds bad." (emphasis added) Rubin: "Mets "exploring different options" for weekend pitching. Sounds like Chris Young out, but no confirmation yet." (again, emphasis added)

Ceetar Apr 16 2011 06:51 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

I'm just tired of beat writers throwing out speculation as fact, despite how logical it sounds. Let's review. Lennon: "Chris Young sounds very doubtful for Sunday." (emphasis added) Martino: "Also, it feels like Chris Young won't start Sunday. Misch an option. None of this is settled or official, tho. (emphasis added) Popper: "Mets say no word on Young status for Sunday and won't be commenting - which, as usual, sounds bad." (emphasis added) Rubin: "Mets "exploring different options" for weekend pitching. Sounds like Chris Young out, but no confirmation yet." (again, emphasis added) Popper's is the key there. "no word", "no comment". I understand it's their job to try to tell us what's going to happen, but this is how unfounded rumors start and get spread. Someone follows that up with "guess Young's going on the DL" and ESPN orLoudmouths or radio host say Young won't start on Sunday. All these people said roughly the same thing "Beltran to play 5 innings in a minor league game tomorrow. Doesn't sound good for Opening Day"

The Second Spitter Apr 16 2011 06:55 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Mainly because they don't need to conform to the same journalistic standards on twitter, so you really shouldn't be holding them to the same.

The Second Spitter Apr 16 2011 07:24 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Anybody know who's pitching first today, DJ or Pie Chucker?

Ceetar Apr 16 2011 08:08 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

The Second Spitter wrote: Anybody know who's pitching first today, DJ or Pie Chucker? DJ first. 42 in the first game. Fox in the first game. They do need to hold to the same standards, imo. Do they just say "Not a journalist right now...blah blah blah" and get away with it? no. Popper posts a story with a tweet saying "Young may go to the DL" but all the quotes point to uncertainty, that it's getting better but they're not sure how it'll feel when he actually pitches and how long he could last if it's lingering. That's part of the equation. Add in that it's not likely that they would DL him, probably choosing instead to ditch the 13th reliever after the doubleheader for Gee and then Gee for the bench guy or Bay. If Young still can't go next week, then you DL him and bring Gee right back. (Bring him with the team to NY, it's on the way back to Buffalo anyway)

Gwreck Apr 16 2011 08:56 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Ceetar wrote: Popper's is the key there. "no word", "no comment". I understand it's their job to try to tell us what's going to happen, but this is how unfounded rumors start and get spread. Someone follows that up with "guess Young's going on the DL" and ESPN orLoudmouths or radio host say Young won't start on Sunday. There's nothing wrong with what Popper said. Anyone with basic reading comprehension skills can figure out what was said by the Mets and what Popper is interpreting. Your scenarios of the hypothetical person then choosing to make further comment reflects poorly on that hypothetical person and not on what was actually written. Your beef is not with the beat writer here.

Ceetar Apr 16 2011 09:08 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Gwreck wrote: Ceetar wrote: Popper's is the key there. "no word", "no comment". I understand it's their job to try to tell us what's going to happen, but this is how unfounded rumors start and get spread. Someone follows that up with "guess Young's going on the DL" and ESPN orLoudmouths or radio host say Young won't start on Sunday. There's nothing wrong with what Popper said. Anyone with basic reading comprehension skills can figure out what was said by the Mets and what Popper is interpreting. Your scenarios of the hypothetical person then choosing to make further comment reflects poorly on that hypothetical person and not on what was actually written. Your beef is not with the beat writer here. Not solely, no. But this is why I unfollowed Rubin, because the needless and worthless opinion, laced with negativity, was not worth the facts that would trickle out anyway. Do I need the beat writers to tell me what Young meeting with that group means? It too often feels like they're trying to tell me what to think, that this team is sucky, will always have bad luck, will continue to suck, etc. Also don't need that underlying story line, and i could do without jokes about Misch being "close to Atlanta, maybe he's in a secret bunker with Cheney?"

The Second Spitter Apr 16 2011 09:29 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Ceetar wrote: The Second Spitter wrote: Anybody know who's pitching first today, DJ or Pie Chucker? DJ first. 42 in the first game. Fox in the first game. They do need to hold to the same standards, imo. Do they just say "Not a journalist right now...blah blah blah" and get away with it? no. So who do you propose to edit their posts on twitter? Even in the ridiculous situation where an Editor corrects/deletes their tweets, it would defeat the purpose of using Twitter as the medium. It's easier just to treat tweets for what they are...

Ceetar Apr 16 2011 09:38 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

The Second Spitter wrote: It's easier just to treat tweets for what they are... Trash mostly. They met with Young because they have a pitching conundrum exasperated by the doubleheader. While meeting with Young can 'sound bad' it can always sound like they're actually think ahead this year and are trying to plan out the pitching for all three games with what roster moves they need to make. Young's health plays a large role into that decision making, so not having him and the trainer there would be sloppy. Young was quoted in Popper's article saying that it's gotten better each day so that makes them think it's not serious.

Ceetar Apr 16 2011 09:45 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

42 - Reyes - SS 42 -Pagan - CF 42 -Wright - 3B 42 -Beltran - RF 42 -Davis - 1B 42 -Harris - LF 42 -Emaus - 2B 42 -Thole - C 42 -Carrasco - RHP Young also wrote an 80 page thesis on Jackie Robinson. But probably won't get to play in this one. Kenny Rogers record is safe.

Ceetar Apr 16 2011 10:24 AM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Also, I'll be at Hurricanes in Levittown for the end of game 1, so when they win, someone else start an IGT for #2.

Ashie62 Apr 16 2011 12:11 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Dry skies and warmish weather in Atlanta.

themetfairy Apr 16 2011 02:12 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

G-d help D.J. Carrasco today!

themetfairy Apr 16 2011 02:23 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

And we're down 1-0 on a home run by Larry. Wasn't he supposed to have retired after last season?

themetfairy Apr 16 2011 02:28 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

No further damage in the first. 1-0 Braves after one :(

themetfairy Apr 16 2011 02:44 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

2-0 on another solo homer. At this rate we're looking at a 9-0 final....

soupcan Apr 16 2011 02:47 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

themetfairy wrote: 2-0 on another solo homer. At this rate we're looking at a 9-0 final.... Might as well be.

Fman99 Apr 16 2011 03:00 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Boy this #42 guy on the Mets sucks.

Frayed Knot Apr 16 2011 03:05 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Things aren't going bad enough this week so maybe we can try and hit a few more at'em balls this inning. Lowe could have gotten his ass kicked in top 3 (2nd inning too really) but he put his fielders in exactly the right places.

Nymr83 Apr 16 2011 03:07 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

What channel is this game on?? i've got Beer Money on SNY and Rain Man on 11...

Nymr83 Apr 16 2011 03:14 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

forgot to check Fox, nevermind

themetfairy Apr 16 2011 03:19 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Insult to injury - we have to suffer through the Fox crew for this game. 3-0 after yet another solo homer.

Ashie62 Apr 16 2011 03:56 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

That ball was CRUSHED 3-2 Emaus blows however...

Benjamin Grimm Apr 16 2011 04:05 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Whoever is doing the FOX play-by-play wrote: "FREDDIE FREEMAN GO GET YOURSELF SOME!" Huh?

Ashie62 Apr 16 2011 04:33 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

6 more outs for the Mets...I am confident.

Edgy DC Apr 16 2011 04:49 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Now.

Ashie62 Apr 16 2011 04:53 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

2 more outs and Terry can flip the spread between games..Its' on.

Edgy DC Apr 16 2011 04:57 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Hits in thirteen straight for Jose.

Edgy DC Apr 16 2011 04:58 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

G-bop.

Ashie62 Apr 16 2011 04:59 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Ok, lets play two!

themetfairy Apr 16 2011 05:00 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

That sucked.

Frayed Knot Apr 16 2011 05:27 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

Insult to injury - we have to suffer through the Fox crew for this game. I wonder if Buck is out preparing for NFL games? Never too soon you know even though there might not be any until October. 4 solo HRs ... 3 came with 2 outs. I've seen this movie before ... and I didn't like how it ended then either.

metirish Apr 16 2011 05:56 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

metirish wrote: @AdamRubinESPNTrainer gathering with pitching coach and manager in office. That doesn't generally bode well. So, has any team ever gotten swept in consecutive double headers? AdamRubinESPN If the #Mets were swept today, there is precedent for losing consecutive doubleheaders: St. Louis swept the Mets in 4 on 9/17-18/82.

Edgy DC Apr 16 2011 08:08 PM Re: IGT 4/16/2011 - Mets @ Braves game 1

They got swept in five games with two doubleheaders by the 1980 Phils. But this isn't them.