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IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Ashie62 Jun 25 2011 05:21 AM

Jon Niese vs. another of those pitchers these Mets have not seen. He could even go by one name.. UGALDO.. 7-2 2.66 ERA 20-66 B/K

bmfc1 Jun 25 2011 08:36 AM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Hopefully The Met Fairy sees a better game today.

themetfairy Jun 25 2011 09:00 AM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

bmfc1 wrote: Hopefully The Met Fairy sees a better game today. Agreed! Look for us on the second level, in left field, just before the foul pole (still in foul territory) in the first row (unless we melt in the heat and retreat into one of the lounges).

Benjamin Grimm Jun 25 2011 10:20 AM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Wow, you really are a devoted fan, to travel to central Texas (of all places) to see a ballgame.

G-Fafif Jun 25 2011 11:23 AM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

The Mets at night Were dull not bright Deep in the Heart of Texas! Now to shine in daytime... Jose Reyes - SS Willie Harris - DH Carlos Beltran - RF Daniel Murphy - 3B Angel Pagan - CF Lucas Duda - 1B Josh Thole - C Jason Pridie - LF Ruben Tejada - 2B Jonathon Niese - LHP

Benjamin Grimm Jun 25 2011 11:42 AM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

They're sitting their blue-eyed left fielder, I see.

batmagadanleadoff Jun 25 2011 12:40 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

When Niese (here goes) Leads by his nose Deep in the Heart of Texas. And Reyes races 'Round the bases Deep in the Heart of Texas. I'll bear the brunt of Collins' bunt Deep in the Heart of Texas. I won't turn over in my grave If K-Rod blows another save Deep in the Heart of Texas. But Jason Bay, Oy Vey! Oy Bay! I wish he were under Flushing Bay. Deep in the Heart of Texas. .

Ceetar Jun 25 2011 12:43 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Benjamin Grimm wrote: They're sitting their blue-eyed left fielder, I see. Neck stiffness. Turner jammed this thumb again. even the healthy guys aren't so healthy.

metsguyinmichigan Jun 25 2011 12:53 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Benjamin Grimm wrote: They're sitting their blue-eyed left fielder, I see. Canadians don't play well in 98-degree heat.

Ceetar Jun 25 2011 01:00 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: They're sitting their blue-eyed left fielder, I see. Canadians don't play well in 98-degree heat. Don't hit it either.

Ashie62 Jun 25 2011 01:09 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Truly a suckass challenged lineup..Godspeed Niese.

Ashie62 Jun 25 2011 01:54 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

The FOX over/under on discussing Reyes is 60 seconds..

G-Fafif Jun 25 2011 01:56 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

LET'S

Ceetar Jun 25 2011 01:58 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Ashie62 wrote: The FOX over/under on discussing Reyes is 60 seconds.. and Endy's catch is 5 minutes.

Ceetar Jun 25 2011 02:17 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

first two on, you kinda get the feeling that this game could hinge right here..will the Mets be the failure to hit with RISP and only stringing singles together, or can Beltran drive one and they cruise to an easy win?

Ashie62 Jun 25 2011 02:20 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Nicejob Metsies! GO!

Ashie62 Jun 25 2011 02:21 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Didn't Mark Grace have a DUI within the last two weeks. He has to be more bearable with a few in him.

Ceetar Jun 25 2011 02:22 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Beltran drives one in the gap for a RF-assisted triple (he tried to slide to block it and booted it) Murphy Sac Fly for 3-0.

Ceetar Jun 25 2011 02:25 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Duda with a double. Doublda?

Ceetar Jun 25 2011 02:32 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

leadoff hit for the Rangers. Jerry, errr.. Ron, has the 2 hitter bunt in the first. Hamilton strikes out with blue eyes.

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2011 03:11 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

I think Alexi is going to be O-gone-do soon.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 25 2011 03:14 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

I hope he hangs around to serve up another Deux-da. He and Lucas, they work well together.

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2011 03:14 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Ceetar wrote: leadoff hit for the Rangers. Jerry, errr.. Ron, has the 2 hitter bunt in the first. Washington played a ton of small-ball in the post-season last year too, so it's not like this is anything new. I'd just like to personally thank him for continuing it today. Aside from a GiDP, nothing is better when you give up a leadoff hit right after taking a 3-run lead than knowing that their next batter is going to intentionally make an out.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 25 2011 03:31 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Pat on the head for Beltre, who seems to be taking Edge's oblique insults to heart. But playing "The Natural" theme for a home run that makes it 1-6? A bit grandiose, don'cha think?

attgig Jun 25 2011 03:32 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

wow. 2 in a row now.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 25 2011 03:35 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

What, no "Jurassic Park" theme for that flyout from Dave Murphy, stadium staff? Or some Elgar, maybe?

Lefty Specialist Jun 25 2011 03:47 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

They can't pass up on these chances to add on. A 6-2 lead early isn't secure in the slightest.

attgig Jun 25 2011 03:53 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

I'm liking day games against the rangers.... good ol joshy blue eyes.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 25 2011 04:00 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Something about Mark Grace's manner of speech makes me not want to show him any pictures of my daughter, or anyone else's.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 25 2011 04:04 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Beltran's third hit of the day scores Reyes, making it 9. C'mon, Ranger stadium crew-- where's the Sousa march?

attgig Jun 25 2011 04:11 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Duda... break the streak!

HahnSolo Jun 25 2011 04:13 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Big Lucas!!!!!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 25 2011 04:14 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

attgig wrote: Duda... break the streak! So... so... close.

HahnSolo Jun 25 2011 04:15 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

I am very encouraged by the big lug's game today. 4 hits, with 3 doubles, including one off a lefty.

attgig Jun 25 2011 04:17 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

wow. i don't remember the last time we had an offensive production like this.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 25 2011 04:17 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Stat sheet Thanksgiving, it is.

Chad Ochoseis Jun 25 2011 04:18 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

I'm starting to feel pretty good about this game.

metsguyinmichigan Jun 25 2011 04:25 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

This is almost Acosta-proof! Nice to see Duda break out, and in a big way. Maybe this is what he needed to get going.

Ashie62 Jun 25 2011 04:29 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Holy Shit..I talk to my fiancee for an hour and its 14-2 DU DA! Note to Ceetar..in fun..On a day like today how does it feel to have Bay on the bench?

Edgy DC Jun 25 2011 04:39 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Talk to your fiance tomorrow. Howie is remarking with astonishment that he saw a guy in the ballpark wearing a Kelvin Chapman jersey. Think that's one of our Chapmans?

Edgy DC Jun 25 2011 04:43 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Yup! It's Diamond Dad! Getting a shout out in the booth.

Ceetar Jun 25 2011 04:45 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Edgy DC wrote: Talk to your fiance tomorrow. Howie is remarking with astonishment that he saw a guy in the ballpark wearing a Kelvin Chapman jersey. Think that's one of our Chapmans? tomorrow, just not 1-4. Bay on the bench? Honestly, I'm kinda disappointed. Glad to see Duda get going, but after a 3 hit performance these pitchers may have been good for Bay to get going.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 25 2011 04:54 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Mark Grace does not like "defensive indifference." He does like having a few Mai Tais before a long commute, just to take the edge off the driving.

Ashie62 Jun 25 2011 05:06 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

DUDA DUDA DUDA

Edgy DC Jun 25 2011 05:11 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Twenty wives of 1969 Mets are in attendance this weekend? Wow! Wonder if the first Mrs. McGraw showed up?

G-Fafif Jun 25 2011 05:11 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

METS!

G-Fafif Jun 25 2011 05:12 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Mets need two runs without a home run to set a team record for that.

G-Fafif Jun 25 2011 05:12 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Dr Pepper -- second-best thing to come from Waco, Tex.

Ashie62 Jun 25 2011 05:18 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

G-Fafif wrote: Dr Pepper -- second-best thing to come from Waco, Tex. Uh...Branch Davidians wouldn't be the first, would it?

Ashie62 Jun 25 2011 05:19 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

BOOKS!

G-Fafif Jun 25 2011 05:20 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

[youtube:l4r7xlct]NCIUf8eYPqA[/youtube:l4r7xlct]

Edgy DC Jun 25 2011 05:20 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Rapid heart beat for Hawkman.

G-Fafif Jun 25 2011 05:20 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Ashie62 wrote: G-Fafif wrote: Dr Pepper -- second-best thing to come from Waco, Tex. Uh...Branch Davidians wouldn't be the first, would it? Little Al Jackson! (Howie was talking about running into the Waco native earlier today.)

G-Fafif Jun 25 2011 05:21 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Hot day. Get Jon some AC. Maybe some Dr Pepper.

G-Fafif Jun 25 2011 05:22 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

At least that's what Waco's most trusted Dr would prescribe.

Edgy DC Jun 25 2011 05:43 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Top Ten Waco Products 1. Al Jackson 2. Dr. Pepper 3. Steve Martin 4. Lance Berkman 5. Anne Richards 6. Schoolboy Rowe 7. Heloise 8. Sprinter Michael Johnson 9. Shannon Elizabeth 10. Peri Gilpin

Rockin' Doc Jun 25 2011 07:06 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: They're sitting their blue-eyed left fielder, I see. Canadians don't play well in 98-degree heat. Our Canadian doesn't seem to play well in 75-degree heat or even 50-degrees and chilly. The rest of the Mets broke out their wjhoopin' sticks today. Glad for the win, but wish they could have spread the offensive onslaught over 2-3 games.

Edgy DC Jun 25 2011 07:23 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

I don't know if there's anything to that blue-eyes-and-daylight thing, but as there's anudder day game tomorrow, I'm glad it's in Hamlton's head.

Frayed Knot Jun 25 2011 08:02 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Nobody knows what it's like to be the tat man to be the bad bat behind blue eyes

themetfairy Jun 25 2011 08:33 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

This was a really fun game to attend. We started out on the Lexus level, which is kind of analogous to the Excelsior, except we were in the sunshine. After broiling for an inning, we went up to the equivalent of the Promenade. As the shade increased and temperatures cooled down, we went back to the Lexus level, except instead of our original seats D-Dad decided to see if we could sit behind home plate. The ushers didn't care, so we settled into the first row behind home plate. That's where Howie noticed D-Dad's Chapman 10 jersey. During the 7th inning stretch he inquired about it, so I went up to the area in front of the booth and discussed it with him. The rest of the game we got a bunch of messages from friends who heard the shout-out on the air. Between all of that and the 14-5 win, we had a great time :)

Nymr83 Jun 25 2011 08:39 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

I've never even heard of Kelvin Chapman, whats the significance?

themetfairy Jun 25 2011 09:13 PM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

His name is quite similar to D-Dad's.

G-Fafif Jun 26 2011 12:09 AM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

Nymr83 wrote: I've never even heard of Kelvin Chapman, whats the significance? Kelvin Chapman, Mets Opening Day Second Baseman as a 22-year-old, 1979; washed out, fought his way back from the minors to become Wally Backman's platoon partner in 1984 (successfully) and 1985 (less so). Wore No. 10 his first time with the Mets, which is the number on the jersey themetfairy describes, thus Howie Rose taking notice. So there's your significance.

Ashie62 Jun 26 2011 12:28 AM Re: IGT 6/25/2011 Hook those Horns! Mets @ Rangers

themetfairy wrote: His name is quite similar to D-Dad's. That is one fantastic story..Woo hoo!!!