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IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Centerfield Apr 27 2011 07:48 AM

What I'm saying is that it's been six straight games, 10 of 23 overall. The CPF is abusing Centerfield. Yes, abusing him.

Edgy DC Apr 27 2011 07:54 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I think we better trade Centerfield while his value is high.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 27 2011 07:54 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I want part of the credit! I'm the one who started the Terry Collins Deathwatch thread!

Ceetar Apr 27 2011 07:55 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I'm sure he'd want to be traded to a contender

Centerfield Apr 27 2011 09:25 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Ian O'Connor wrote: Ben Grimm's dislike for Centerfield, fueld by CF's propensity to take sole credit for wins while downplaying Grimm's "Deathwatch" efforts, was so legendary that one CPF official admitted he was too scared to talk to Grimm about making amends with his fellow poster. "It would've been the last conversation I ever had with Ben," the official said. "I would've been dead to him. It would've been like approaching Seawolf to talk to him about Rachel Getting Married" Soupcan, captain of the CPF, tried to intervene, citing his own unfriendly history with fellow-poster Cooby. "I faked it with Cooby," he told Grimm. "And you have to fake it with CF."

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 27 2011 09:54 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Hey! Who left this "KNOW YOUR ROLE, SHNOOK" note in your locker?

seawolf17 Apr 27 2011 09:59 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I'm honestly still bitter. I saw the "Rachel" DVD at the Blockbuster going-out-of-business sale and I almost bought it just to stomp on it.

Ceetar Apr 27 2011 10:02 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

seawolf17 wrote: I'm honestly still bitter. I saw the "Rachel" DVD at the Blockbuster going-out-of-business sale and I almost bought it just to stomp on it. I'm afraid to ask.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 10:12 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

We're through the looking glass here, people.

soupcan Apr 27 2011 10:36 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

It got easier for me though. Once it came out publicly that Cooby was living with 19 cats, pretty much everybody realized what a loon she was and I wasn't alone in my disdain.

Edgy DC Apr 27 2011 10:38 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

People come to this forum in 25 cars and leave in 25 cars. That may not be ideal to some people but it's what happens in between that counts.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 27 2011 10:43 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Really, I'm just here for the asspats. Otherwise, nobody touches my butt all day. (I'm far too curious about the "Rachel Got Married" bid'ness.)

bmfc1 Apr 27 2011 11:57 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

It's Hariston v. Hairston as the Mets go for six in a row: METS: Reyes-SS Turner-2B Wright-3B Beltran-RF Bay-LF Davis-1B Hairston-CF Nickeas-C Dickey-RHP Nationals: Espinosa-2B Ankiel-CF Werth-RF LaRoche-1B Ramos-C Morse-LF Hairston-3B Cora-SS Gorzelanny-LHP

G-Fafif Apr 27 2011 01:10 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

seawolf17 wrote: I'm honestly still bitter. I saw the "Rachel" DVD at the Blockbuster going-out-of-business sale and I almost bought it just to stomp on it. The Seawolf curse. Why do you think Blockbuster was going out of business? For stocking such evocative dreck.

G-Fafif Apr 27 2011 01:12 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Murph sits for Turner. Terry allowing no one (except Hu) to grow stale. Terry's a genius this week until he's not.

Edgy DC Apr 27 2011 01:14 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Let's go, righthanded Mets! This is The Neck's first appearance in center for the Mets, notably chosen to fill that role ahead of Carlos Beltran.

G-Fafif Apr 27 2011 01:22 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I wonder if his kids have special HAIRSTON 12s just for his center field appearances.

Edgy DC Apr 27 2011 01:30 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I really would like to see Hu start at second against every other lefty (or maybe even a start at short once a month) to give him a chance to get a swing going.

Ceetar Apr 27 2011 01:33 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Edgy DC wrote: I really would like to see Hu start at second against every other lefty (or maybe even a start at short once a month) to give him a chance to get a swing going. like Cliff Lee on Sunday?

Edgy DC Apr 27 2011 01:37 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Maybe the other other lefty.

seawolf17 Apr 27 2011 02:22 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Ceetar wrote: Edgy DC wrote: I really would like to see Hu start at second against every other lefty (or maybe even a start at short once a month) to give him a chance to get a swing going. like Cliff Lee on Sunday? In that case, I'd like Ryne Sandberg, circa 1984, at second base for us on Sunday.

TheOldMole Apr 27 2011 05:35 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Anything new on the weather?

Ceetar Apr 27 2011 05:37 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

TheOldMole wrote: Anything new on the weather? ETA 7:50

Ceetar Apr 27 2011 07:34 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Hey there, winning streak in jeopardy. 6 outs left, down 2-1..get in here!

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 07:37 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 27 2011 07:38 PM

We need some good bullpen action, then a bloop and a blast. OE: Dickey out for the 7th. Didn't see that comin'.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 07:37 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I'm watching, drinking, kids are asleep and my hat's on inside out.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 07:39 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Ill advised throw by R.A. there.

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 07:42 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Iggy on to get the third out of the seventh with a runner on third.

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 07:45 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Werth on a come-backer to the mound. No problem.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 07:50 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Bullshit

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 07:51 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

He never came off the base! Fucking umpires.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 07:51 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Fucking bullshit

themetfairy Apr 27 2011 07:52 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Total bullshit call.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 07:52 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

That's the fucking worst I've ever seen

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 07:52 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Bad call? Yup.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 07:54 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Fuck You Marvin Hudson

Gwreck Apr 27 2011 07:54 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

UNBELIEVEABLE. What the fuck is wrong with you Marvin Hudson?

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 07:54 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

KA-FUCKING-BOOM!

Gwreck Apr 27 2011 07:55 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

KABOOOOOOOOOM We should have the lead. Also fuck you Tyler Clippard.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 07:55 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

MUFFY!

themetfairy Apr 27 2011 07:55 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Nice Ka-Boom from Muffy to tie the game. We should be ahead, though.

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 07:55 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

CLUTCH!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 07:56 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

We're gonna win and shove it up Hudson's ass

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 07:57 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Gwreck wrote: Also fuck you Tyler Clippard. He's on my All-Time "Guys From Other Teams That I Don't Like" Team.

Gwreck Apr 27 2011 07:58 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

TransMonk wrote: Gwreck wrote: Also fuck you Tyler Clippard. He's on my All-Time "Guys From Other Teams That I Don't Like" Team. Werth is on that list too.

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 07:59 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Yup. I'd agree with that.

bmfc1 Apr 27 2011 07:59 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Even the suck-ups on Nationals TV said it was a bad call. Hudson looked to be staring at Jose's legs while his fingers stayed on the base.

Gwreck Apr 27 2011 08:01 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Seems to me that the last time Clippard gave up a homer it was to the Mets too, on a Thole walk off on the last weekend of last season.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 08:02 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Hudson allowed himself to be sold by Evil Hairston. Total bullshit.

Ashie62 Apr 27 2011 08:10 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 27 2011 08:11 PM

Bad bad D costs the run. At least Bay didn't hurt himself chasing, the big guy was moving scary fast when he slid.

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 08:10 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Other than Dickey...the team is playing like shit tonight.

bmfc1 Apr 27 2011 08:10 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Frigging Nickeas, catch the ball.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:10 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Bleh

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:11 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

bmfc1 wrote: Frigging Nickeas, catch the ball. I believe it was Thole who was double switched in earlier in the game.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:14 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Love these Cialis commercials. "Here, honey, let me escort you and your man-haircut to the fucktubs on the porch for an intimate moment."

bmfc1 Apr 27 2011 08:14 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Fman99 wrote: bmfc1 wrote: Frigging Nickeas, catch the ball. I believe it was Thole who was double switched in earlier in the game. Frigging Thole, catch the ball.

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 08:15 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Well, at least a run is necessary. C'mon, O!

Ashie62 Apr 27 2011 08:17 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

IKE PLEEZZ!

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:18 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Well we have a baserunner. C'mon, Ike, hit it in his cramhole.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 08:18 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

2 men on

Ashie62 Apr 27 2011 08:19 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Ashie62 wrote: IKE PLEEZZ! THANK YOU

bmfc1 Apr 27 2011 08:19 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Good thing Willie Harris isn't in LF for the Nationals.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:19 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

WOW. Close play in left but now it's 1st/2nd with no out.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 08:20 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Everybody's safe!

Ashie62 Apr 27 2011 08:20 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Hey! Bunting worked! Keith..shut up about bad defense lol..

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 08:20 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

OK, now's the time for Hu's 1st xbh

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:20 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Holy cow! Bunt single by Harris! I lurve him. Alex Cora out to the mound to tell the Nats hurler to stop fucking up.

Ashie62 Apr 27 2011 08:21 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

HU ARE YOU!

bmfc1 Apr 27 2011 08:21 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I think I'd rather see Chris Young at bat right now.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:22 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

HU!

bmfc1 Apr 27 2011 08:22 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

And Hu shuts me up!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 08:22 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Now that was a productive out.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:23 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

BOO YA! RBI groundout by Thole... Mets lead!

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 08:23 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Nice rally!

Ashie62 Apr 27 2011 08:23 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Hu-La Boo ya!

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:24 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I'm not going to lie. I have a Mets-inspired boner right now.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 08:24 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Let's get Harris home too

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 08:25 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

[bigpurple:2u8b851v]MUFFY!!!!!!![/bigpurple:2u8b851v]

Gwreck Apr 27 2011 08:25 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

YES

Ashie62 Apr 27 2011 08:25 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I am filled with joy.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:25 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

FUCK YEAH! YOUR 2011 METS BITCHES! SUCK IT, NATION'S CAPITAL!

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 08:26 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

CLUTCH, THE MURPH IS CLUTCH!

Gwreck Apr 27 2011 08:26 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Marvin Hudson owes Daniel Murphy big.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 08:27 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Just the kind of humiliating cockpunch these Gnats had coming to them since the home opener.

soupcan Apr 27 2011 08:29 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

TransMonk wrote: CLUTCH, THE MURPH IS CLUTCH! I concur, Murph Is in fact clutch.

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:30 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

This team is so LIKABLE. Plus I'm drunk, it's a combination of factors.

Gwreck Apr 27 2011 08:38 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

PUT IT IN THE BOOKS!

Fman99 Apr 27 2011 08:38 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

METS WIN!

themetfairy Apr 27 2011 08:39 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Whew! Yay - we're no longer in last place!

TransMonk Apr 27 2011 08:39 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

That was a game with some horrible defense and a horrible call...but the outcome was just right.

Ashie62 Apr 27 2011 08:39 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

That be 6>>>>>>

bmfc1 Apr 27 2011 08:39 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

YESSSS! I'll do my best to cheer on another win tomorrow night.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 27 2011 08:39 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Books.

Ceetar Apr 27 2011 08:46 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

6 in a row. *drool* the slow climb continues.

Edgy DC Apr 27 2011 09:55 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Great to ride a train with a bunch of victory-satisfied Met fans again. The team was pressing a lot as the game wore on, and seemed to get sloppy because of that --- Dickey didn't have a play when he threw the ball away, Reyes oversliding the bag, Bay going for the sliding catch when there was no wall to worry about, Murphy failing to cover in time on the same play (though he wouldn't have gotten the runner). But they collected themselves. They probably wouldn't have against a better team, but two weeks ago, they couldn't have made those mistakes without sinking themselves. So hopefully next week they won't be making them at all. I mean, you're down one against the Nats, Mets. Don't force it. I was hoping for an extra-base hit or two by Bay --- going up against journeymen lefties all night, you'd think he'd get around, but he certainly made his dinks pay off. I'll take it. It's been a while, I think, since I caught a Mets win live. And I have you to thank, Daniel Murphy.

Edgy DC Apr 27 2011 09:59 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

What was the room's take on going for Hu over Pridie to pinch-hit there? On one hand, he's a guy with put-the-bat-to-the-ball skills, and his propensity to chase is lessened with the bags juiced. On the other hand, he's a guy hitting a buck and change and rusting away on the bench. I marvel at the testes displayed by Terry there.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 28 2011 04:58 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

I think it's clear from the profanity above that Reyes did not overslide the bag. (replays show as much too). It's just that Hudson was sold on Hairston's play-act. Hu was hitting for the pitcher, not Pridie at that point. He was switched out when Beat-O came in (and Muffy!) It worked out pretty good overall, I'd say.

Edgy DC Apr 28 2011 05:14 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

No, I didn't mean to suggest that it was a good call, so much as he overslid enough for it to be recklessly close. Regarding Hu, I was just interested if he was believed to be the better pinch-hitting choice while Pridie was still available. (He was still available, wasn't he?) There was just a handful of sloppy plays that seemed to come from pressing that got away with last night, but I imagine they wouldn't against the Phils. (Although the Phils are down to their third closer.) I was down the left field line. Look for me talking on the cellular and waving* during that ninth-inning double by the Nats. *Ha, I kid.

Frayed Knot Apr 28 2011 06:41 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Hu v Pridie was clearly a L/R choice. Southpaw Burnett was in instead of Storen because, once past Bay leading off, he had a whole bushel full of NYM LHBs to face that inning. I normally shun L/R decisions that are made solely for that reason but it's not like either is a great hitter there so I would have gone with Hu also. You want the bat on the ball in that situation and I think of CLH as less K-prone - not sure if I can back that up but that's my story and I'm sticking to it - and if it caused Riggleman to switch to his RH closer-type for a game that was a decent bet to go to extras at that point then that's fine too; I would have stuck with Hu in that case. It was kind of a fortunate inning if you think about it: Bay had the infield single to lead off; Davis blooped that one in front of Bernadino who got it via the shortest of short hops; then the Harris bunt (which I was OK with) that Hairston Jr pretty much screwed up. So the bags were loaded w/none out on three hits that probably wouldn't have broken glass (although after the Reyes call we were owed a break). Then the lifting got easier and we got nice ABs from Hu and especially Murph. He not only hit a pretty nice pitch up-and-in but he roped it. That and his earlier HR more than made up for the play where he wasn't covering 2nd on the LaRoche bloop that Bay couldn't come up with.

Edgy DC Apr 28 2011 06:54 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Yeah, I don't know why JH Jr. stayed home on that bunt. If you want to be aggressive and get the lead runner, put the carousel on and let the shortstop cover. I'm going to guess it was one of those football situations where the player knew the playbook of his former team. Really well-placed bunt by Harris and credit to him for --- when [crossout]J[/crossout]Terry sent him up there to sacrifice --- going for the extra juice of the bunt single. I watched that game from leftfield and wanted to sign Reyes to a contract of about 20 years. He hit it to the gap in left-center, with a great arm on the centerfielder, and it barely squirted in between the outfielders, but none of that was going on in his head. As soon as it came off the bat, he was thinking three. Likewise in ninth, he was thinking home as soon as that double came off of Murphy's bat. How beautiful to watch him fly like that. I was also impressed with how Terry took the argument right up to the threshhold of getting himself tossed, then walked away. It's like he told his team, "We got screwed, I'll back my player up, but I'm not sacrificing myself for a moral victory here. We still have a game to win." Felt like that anyhow. And if there's anything to any of that, Murphy was just the guy I would have liked to see respond. Funny to see how frequently he burns his entire bench in nine inning games, especially against lefthanders, now that Pagan is out --- as he's pulling his secondbaseman, catcher, and centerfielder when the opposition goes to a righty out of the pen.

Gwreck Apr 28 2011 06:56 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

It was speculated on the TV broadcast (and I agree) that neither Reyes nor Collins were ejected because it's quite possible that the umpire knew the call was bad. Particularly in Reyes' case: throwing the helmet down and jumping up and down is usually going to result in an ejection. I was surprised Terry didn't get tossed as well. I guess he just didn't want to use the magic word.

Ceetar Apr 28 2011 06:59 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

SNY mused that neither Reyes or Collins got tossed because the ump sorta realized that maybe he made a bad call solely on the suggestion of the third baseman. I credit him with not curling up into the fetal position though, because Reyes was livid. We're gonna get some nice screencaps from that one.

soupcan Apr 28 2011 07:16 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

If the ump knew right away that the call was bad, why not reverse it? He could make a whole show of asking other umps etc. I mean sure it would be embarassing and he'd have to deal with the Nats getting all bent out of shape but if he knew he made a mistake why not correct it?

Ceetar Apr 28 2011 07:18 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

soupcan wrote: If the ump knew right away that the call was bad, why not reverse it? He could make a whole show of asking other umps etc. I mean sure it would be embarassing and he'd have to deal with the Nats getting all bent out of shape but if he knew he made a mistake why not correct it? I don't think he knew so much as suspected. He probably didnt' get a good view. And the way Reyes flipped out (he was already asking for time) he must've suspected he made a bad call, but not enough that he was going to risk reversing it and getting screwed that way either.

metirish Apr 28 2011 07:22 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Great pix here of Reyes and of Dickey

Frayed Knot Apr 28 2011 07:24 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Yeah, it looked like his positioning screened him from seeing Reyes's hand and then got fooled by seeing the foot come off coupled with Junior Hariston's sales job. I suspect he suspected a goof immediately upon seeing both Jose's and Hale's insta-reaction but certainly can't change the call just based on that. If he were more convinced he was right I think he tosses Reyes the second that helmet hit the ground. Ahhh yes, the obligatory Dickey-face photo.

Edgy DC Apr 28 2011 07:34 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

What a save by Chip Hale, though. It's a crappy rule that allows the scorer to only credit a guy with a double when he (supposedly) over-slides third. If he touched the bag safely, he hit a triple.

The Second Spitter Apr 28 2011 07:59 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Good lord, I go away and they win 6 straight. Didn't see that one coming. Of course, now that I'm back....

smg58 Apr 28 2011 08:52 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Hale and Collins deserve a lot of credit for keeping Reyes from being ejected. Reyes certainly had every right to be as livid as he was. Jerry Hairston acted like he tagged Reyes with his arm off the bag, and the ump somehow bought it. A veteran umpire has no excuse on a play like that. I went into the ninth thinking that would have been a tough way for Beato to lose, and instead it turns into his first big league win. Easily the best win of the year so far. Hopefully it turns the momentum into a juggernaut.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 28 2011 08:55 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Edgy DC wrote: Yeah, I don't know why JH Jr. stayed home on that bunt. If you want to be aggressive and get the lead runner, put the carousel on and let the shortstop cover. I'm going to guess it was one of those football situations where the player knew the playbook of his former team. Howie and Wayne flipped it, purporting that Hairston/the Nats knew that Harris isn't a great bunter (see: last weekend), and that they might have a play on the lead runner if Burnett could handle it. BIG "if" to rely on in a one-run game, though.

attgig Apr 28 2011 08:59 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

i was 4 rows away from that reyes triple, and man, all the mets fans in the crowd started going crazy. then a douchebag nats fan right behind me (he was just douchey hearing him talk to his friend and talking like he knew the game like he was a coach, when he's just a douche) was like...just watch the replay on sportscenter... just watch the replay..... douche... the rest of the game, there was one guy who was calling the umpire out by name - heckling him the rest of the way. if we lost though...man... would've been real bad...

themetfairy Apr 28 2011 09:02 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

The Second Spitter wrote: Good lord, I go away and they win 6 straight. Didn't see that one coming. Of course, now that I'm back.... 3D - you know I love you, Man. But please take this in the spirit in which it's intended. Go Away Again! NOW!!!!!

Willets Point Apr 28 2011 09:16 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

The SBS Princess has spoken.

themetfairy Apr 28 2011 09:21 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

;)

Edgy DC Apr 28 2011 10:50 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Frayed Knot wrote: Hu v Pridie was clearly a L/R choice. Southpaw Burnett was in instead of Storen because, once past Bay leading off, he had a whole bushel full of NYM LHBs to face that inning. I normally shun L/R decisions that are made solely for that reason but it's not like either is a great hitter there so I would have gone with Hu also. You want the bat on the ball in that situation and I think of CLH as less K-prone - not sure if I can back that up but that's my story and I'm sticking to it - and if it caused Riggleman to switch to his RH closer-type for a game that was a decent bet to go to extras at that point then that's fine too; I would have stuck with Hu in that case. Well, I loved it from the time I saw our backbencher up there, and he damn near hit a grand slam. At YSIII, that's bouncing off the facade of the upper deck.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 28 2011 11:14 AM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Anyone else wonder whether GoodHairston called out EvilHairston postgame about the Reyes "tag"? He had to bring it up, didn't he?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 28 2011 12:45 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Reyes saved himself from ejection by thouhtfully bringing his helmet all the way to the ground with both hands, rather than the waist-high helmet free-bunce that's a sure ticket outtathere. I don't wanna be overly excited, but that's the kind of play that would kill the Mets for a week or more. To come back as suddenly and completely as we did, on the road, has to be the best Mets win since what? The Cliff Floyd/Marlon Andersin game?

TransMonk Apr 28 2011 12:49 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: To come back as suddenly and completely as we did, on the road... Once Muffy pokes the ball out for the tie...I was pretty sure we were gonna pull it out. If there was ever a perfect time for a HR, that was it.

Edgy DC Apr 28 2011 12:56 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Reyes saved himself from ejection by thouhtfully bringing his helmet all the way to the ground with both hands, rather than the waist-high helmet free-bunce that's a sure ticket outtathere. I don't wanna be overly excited, but that's the kind of play that would kill the Mets for a week or more. To come back as suddenly and completely as we did, on the road, has to be the best Mets win since what? The Cliff Floyd/Marlon Andersin game? Hard to analyze the winnieset win, but yeah, that triple was so long coming, and then to have it whistled back was deflating as all git. For the team to say, "Fuck it, let's win anyway," well mit sure shut up the 27 Nats fans in attendance. It was a heckuva game to be at, and my seats were ridiculously sweet. Got half a mind to go back tonight. I was with my friend, Joe. Joe Capuano. That has to be worth something, right?

Ceetar Apr 28 2011 01:05 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

Edgy DC wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Reyes saved himself from ejection by thouhtfully bringing his helmet all the way to the ground with both hands, rather than the waist-high helmet free-bunce that's a sure ticket outtathere. I don't wanna be overly excited, but that's the kind of play that would kill the Mets for a week or more. To come back as suddenly and completely as we did, on the road, has to be the best Mets win since what? The Cliff Floyd/Marlon Andersin game? Hard to analyze the winnieset win, but yeah, that triple was so long coming, and then to have it whistled back was deflating as all git. For the team to say, "Fuck it, let's win anyway," well mit sure shut up the 27 Nats fans in attendance. It was a heckuva game to be at, and my seats were ridiculously sweet. Got half a mind to go back tonight. I was with my friend, Joe. Joe Capuano. That has to be worth something, right? You got a Pelfrey friend to go with tonight? Or a Mike? hey wait, can I come?

Gwreck Apr 28 2011 03:24 PM Re: IGT - 4/27/11 Mets at Nationals

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Reyes saved himself from ejection by thouhtfully bringing his helmet all the way to the ground with both hands, rather than the waist-high helmet free-bunce that's a sure ticket outtathere. I don't wanna be overly excited, but that's the kind of play that would kill the Mets for a week or more. To come back as suddenly and completely as we did, on the road, has to be the best Mets win since what? The Cliff Floyd/Marlon Andersin game? Best road win before this one was the Omir Santos game.