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IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ceetar Jun 28 2012 07:59 AM

The Mets two buy low gamble signings of 2011 face off. Chris Young versus Chris Capuano (9-2, 2.60ERA)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2012 08:10 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

I hope we kick Capuano's ass tonight. I mean, I hope the Mets kick everyone's ass but geez, has any pitcher ever gotten more credit for as much solid mediocrity as Capuano gave us last year? He gave up a million home runs, always made the bullpen work hard, had an ERA closer to 5 than 4. One great game and an admirable make-good year returning from injury but that's about it. eff you, Capuano, and all your friends in the media overestimating your alleged good year with the Mets.

TransMonk Jun 28 2012 08:16 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

His mediocre 2011 got him 2 years/$10M (2012-13), plus a 2014 option from the Dodgers. So far, it's working out for L.A.. The Mets only paid him $1.5M for one year in 2011. I think that it worked out OK for the Mets, too.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2012 08:19 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

TransMonk wrote: His mediocre 2011 got him 2 years/$10M (2012-13), plus a 2014 option from the Dodgers. So far, it's working out for L.A.. The Mets only paid him $1.5M for one year in 2011. I think that it worked out OK for the Mets, too. Yeah, he pitched like a 1.5 M pitcher and so far, he's pitched like a 5M guy for the Dodgers. But I can't see that lasting.

Ceetar Jun 28 2012 08:22 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

One one hand, good move by Alderson by not giving him a real contract off last year, but maybe he should've traded him or tried to extend him through this year in say July of last year? It's certainly interesting that he signed both these guys and just let them walk and then resigned the one that didn't work out last year. Capuano is the kind of depth signing I was hoping Alderson would make this offseason to limit the Schwinden/Batista/Hefner starts.

Swan Swan H Jun 28 2012 09:08 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

A pox on west coast weeknight games. I get annoyed enough when they lose, but if I have to stay up until 1 AM to see it I get really crabby.

TransMonk Jun 28 2012 09:19 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Yeah, the late nights kill me especially if they are losses. But I think I might take in some Vin Scully tonight.

Fman99 Jun 28 2012 10:23 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Swan Swan H wrote: A pox on west coast weeknight games. I get annoyed enough when they lose, but if I have to stay up until 1 AM to see it I get really crabby. Yep. There's no chance I get more than four innings in before I bag. The only perk to the unbalanced schedule is that it minimizes the number of 10 PM starts for the Mets.

Edgy MD Jun 28 2012 10:39 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

So, is Cedeño still cutting in on Murphy's PT or what? Does Hairston's slam (which, I repeat, was a routine fly at Citi) further complicate the left field platoon? Because I mostly think that platoon should be pretty strict.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2012 10:52 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

I'd start Hairy and Muffy tonight.

Vic Sage Jun 28 2012 11:49 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Hairston's platoon differential is substantial and based on an extensive career-long sample size. And, at his age, it ain't going to change. So, I wouldn't start him against RHers, especially when we've got a talented young LHed OFer whose upside is still to be determined sitting on the bench. And Cedeno is a defensive sub, not someone you sit your starting 2bman to play, especially when said 2bman is coming off a 2hr/4rbi game.

Ceetar Jun 28 2012 11:50 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

mlb.tv free game of the day(night) if you're up.

Edgy MD Jun 28 2012 11:59 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Vic Sage wrote: Hairston's platoon differential is substantial and based on an extensive career-long sample size. And, at his age, it ain't going to change. So, I wouldn't start him against RHers, especially when we've got a talented young LHed OFer whose upside is still to be determined sitting on the bench. And Cedeno is a defensive sub, not someone you sit your starting 2bman to play, especially when said 2bman is coming off a 2hr/4rbi game. I agree with you on both counts, but Hairston's platoon diff was better last year, and he has been excellent this year. And Murphy had been largely batless for a month, and his glove remains mostly a liability. So I understand if Jerry might be tempted to play around a little bit. with the lineup. Hope he doesn't. He's hopefully past where he has to provide too much coverage for Torres. I really think he's done a good job adding to the PT of improving guys and diminishing the PT of slumping guys, while not burying any body.

Mets – Willets Point Jun 28 2012 12:27 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I'd start Hairy and Muffy tonight. This sounds like a fetish.

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 03:04 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

This is a very winnable series. The Dodgers are playing like crap...Capuano has come to earth. I like the late nights a couple times a year. Beats going to bed.

Fman99 Jun 28 2012 07:20 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Seriously, the first pitch is still 45 minutes out? The hell, you say.

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 07:57 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Sleep is for pussies.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 07:59 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ashie62 wrote: This is a very winnable series. The Dodgers are playing like crap...Capuano has come to earth. I don't see it. Last three starts: 20 IP, 1.80 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 18 K/5 BB, 1 HR allowed, 1-0.

soupcan Jun 28 2012 08:17 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ashie62 wrote: I like the late nights a couple times a year. Beats going to bed. Simpatico.

Fman99 Jun 28 2012 08:18 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Yay RBI's!

Zvon Jun 28 2012 08:21 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Wright wrules. If Ruiz gets the batting title Ill be pissed (great yr tho and great catcher..but a Phil). I, of course want Dave to get it, but if he don't, anyone but Ruiz please.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 08:25 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Wow, never thought he'd get him. What a play. Wright wrules.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 08:32 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

That pork loin you overcooked by just a smidge earlier this evening? David Wright would have pan-roasted the shit out of it.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 08:35 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Fun fact: on Dollar Dog night at Dodger Stadium, Rob Reiner is-- for about 90-100 minutes-- actually more hot-dog meat than head.

Ceetar Jun 28 2012 08:37 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Zvon wrote: Wright wrules. If Ruiz gets the batting title Ill be pissed (great yr tho and great catcher..but a Phil). I, of course want Dave to get it, but if he don't, anyone but Ruiz please. I'm sure that catcher wear and tear will play in later right?

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 08:39 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

All-Wright!

Fman99 Jun 28 2012 08:39 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Dee Gordon is apparently the son of former MLB pitcher Tom "Flash" Gordon. I had no idear.

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 08:40 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ceetar wrote: Zvon wrote: Wright wrules. If Ruiz gets the batting title Ill be pissed (great yr tho and great catcher..but a Phil). I, of course want Dave to get it, but if he don't, anyone but Ruiz please. I'm sure that catcher wear and tear will play in later right? You would think...

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 08:41 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Fman99 wrote: Dee Gordon is apparently the son of former MLB pitcher Tom "Flash" Gordon. I had no idear. Nope..step son of Dee Snider...

Zvon Jun 28 2012 08:43 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ceetar wrote: Zvon wrote: Wright wrules. If Ruiz gets the batting title Ill be pissed (great yr tho and great catcher..but a Phil). I, of course want Dave to get it, but if he don't, anyone but Ruiz please. I'm sure that catcher wear and tear will play in later right? I wouldn't think he could keep it up, but I see him play alot. Hes like a bull dog. He might.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2012 08:44 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Speaking of sons with different skills, I hadn't realized that Scott Van Slyke was back up but I saw him briefly when he was with LA earlier this year. The kicker is that he's virtually the opposite of everything his father was: Right-handed, huge, slow, no glove to speak of but with big-time power. Three legacies in the LAD line-up tonight when you add in Tony Gwynn Jr., and then for added attraction they've got Jerry Hairston Jr. on the bench.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 08:49 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Torres out by a toe. (if your not watching this is not due to injury)

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 08:51 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Chris Young is like really really good when healthy. It aint often, but...

Zvon Jun 28 2012 08:58 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

1-0 us after three. GJ Young. Now do that for 18 more batters and Ill be impressed.

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 08:58 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

My Garlic Fries are in the oven..yabba~

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 08:59 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

KABOOM

Zvon Jun 28 2012 09:00 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 09:01 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 28 2012 09:04 PM

Having problems with getting out those tough grass and grease stains? David Wright can take care of it, no biggie. Do you have difficulties expressing yourself to loved ones and friends? SugarPants will supply the words you've been looking for. Are you having issues in the bedroom? David Wright would be happy to satisfy your spouse or girlfriend in ways you cannot.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 09:03 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Are you having issues in the bedroom? David Wright would be happy to satisfy your spouse or girlfriend in ways you cannot. He's havin that kinda year.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 09:07 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

I think Darlings right. Duda plays right like he don't want the ball hit to him. Not good.

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 09:08 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Torres got eaten alive

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 09:09 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Forget playing LIKE it; I think Duda actually does NOT want the ball hit to him.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 09:11 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Zvon wrote: I think Darlings right. Duda plays right like he don't want the ball hit to him. Not good. The only good thing about this is that we all agree with Duda. But he has to want that ball. Damn.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 09:23 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Aaaaaaand Torres-ed.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 09:24 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Aaaaaaand Torres-ed. Nice piece of hittin.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 09:37 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Gary and Ron say that scratchy sound during the Guys! in-game/in-stands interview with Jerry Hairston Senior was "the wind," but I like to think that his audio pickup was overcome by the ballpark's event-horizon-like Hairston concentration effect.

PiggiesTomatoes Jun 28 2012 09:39 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Another blast, please.

Edgy MD Jun 28 2012 09:41 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Not able to get the TV feed. I was really jazzed up for a night with me and Vin. Had champagne and dried apricots ready and everything.

Edgy MD Jun 28 2012 09:43 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Frayed Knot wrote: Speaking of sons with different skills, I hadn't realized that Scott Van Slyke was back up but I saw him briefly when he was with LA earlier this year. The kicker is that he's virtually the opposite of everything his father was: Right-handed, huge, slow, no glove to speak of but with big-time power. Three legacies in the LAD line-up tonight when you add in Tony Gwynn Jr., and then for added attraction they've got Jerry Hairston Jr. on the bench. And Hairston is a paternal, grandpaternal, and fraternal legacy.

Ceetar Jun 28 2012 09:43 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Edgy DC wrote: Not able to get the TV feed. I was really jazzed up for a night with me and Vin. Had champagne and dried apricots ready and everything. not even on the computer with mlb.tv?

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 09:51 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Gary advocating the return of Frenchie for some right handed pop.

PiggiesTomatoes Jun 28 2012 09:52 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

It is the mlb.tv free game of the night.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 09:53 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Gary says a lot of things in California. I'm prepared to chalk it up to beautiful-weather-and-Hot-Dog-On-A-Stick-related dementia.

Edgy MD Jun 28 2012 09:54 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

My internet speed is such that my computer won't stream it. I'm in a cold zone or something.

Edgy MD Jun 28 2012 10:02 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

By the way, I know we're not there yet and maybe won't get there at all, but Bobby Parnell is our closer tonight.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2012 10:02 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Forget playing LIKE it; I think Duda actually does NOT want the ball hit to him. That's a coincidence, I don't want the ball hit to Duda either.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2012 10:04 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ashie62 wrote: Gary advocating the return of Frenchie for some right handed pop. Wasn't really advocating it, more just suggesting that Francoeur is the type likely to be available and that this team does need some RH punch

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2012 10:07 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Pitching change interlude music for those watching/listening in the eastern time zone [youtube:1vxtccng]s6lJ7NWxDws[/youtube:1vxtccng]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 10:07 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Frayed Knot wrote: Ashie62 wrote: Gary advocating the return of Frenchie for some right handed pop. Wasn't really advocating it, more just suggesting that Francoeur is the type likely to be available and that this team does need some RH punch Well, there are a LOT of potentially-available righty OFers NOT named Francoeur. He wasn't, like, shouting about it, but merely bringing up French, apropos of nothing, counts as a suggestion in my book.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 10:13 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jun 28 2012 10:15 PM

Are we sure Dee Gordon is Flash's kid, and not the son of, like, a really athletic chihuahua? Either way... SIT, fella! Good Dee!

Edgy MD Jun 28 2012 10:14 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Heeyewj strikeout of Gordon.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 10:16 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ha. That was not a strike. Gordon shows up the ump without looking at him or sayin a word. Nice job by Birdchick

Gwreck Jun 28 2012 10:20 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Frayed Knot wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Forget playing LIKE it; I think Duda actually does NOT want the ball hit to him. That's a coincidence, I don't want the ball hit to Duda either. Late night games like this make me come up with brilliant ideas, such as switching Duda and Davis' positions. Would we have a better overall defense if they switched places? I'm thinking, maybe.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2012 10:22 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

If Teixeira dropped a throw like that would the umps even notice it?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 10:23 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Gwreck wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Forget playing LIKE it; I think Duda actually does NOT want the ball hit to him. That's a coincidence, I don't want the ball hit to Duda either. Late night games like this make me come up with brilliant ideas, such as switching Duda and Davis' positions. Would we have a better overall defense if they switched places? I'm thinking, maybe. I've thought that from time to time. Davis' 90-plus-fastball-chucking arm may get some run... but I'm not so sure it would make much of a dent in our right-field situation-- Davis is marginally slower than Duda, isn't he?-- while worsening that at first.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2012 10:29 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Davis plays like he's 37 already.

Swan Swan H Jun 28 2012 10:29 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Forget playing LIKE it; I think Duda actually does NOT want the ball hit to him. That's a coincidence, I don't want the ball hit to Duda either. Late night games like this make me come up with brilliant ideas, such as switching Duda and Davis' positions. Would we have a better overall defense if they switched places? I'm thinking, maybe. I've thought that from time to time. Davis' 90-plus-fastball-chucking arm may get some run... but I'm not so sure it would make much of a dent in our right-field situation-- Davis is marginally slower than Duda, isn't he?-- while worsening that at first. Davis is slower than several of my deceased uncles. Duda seemed to handle grounders well during his time at first last year, but didn't look like he had mastered the scoop of bad throws. This is based on a very small sample size, plus the fact that I had pretty much stopped paying attention by that point last year.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2012 10:33 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Oh give me a break. He couldn't do that again if given 20 tries

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2012 10:34 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

sweet dp

Ashie62 Jun 28 2012 10:36 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Muffy not being clumsy.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2012 10:37 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

So here's our (seemingly nightly) Terry bullpen question for the day: He double-switched so the pitcher's spot would NOT hit here in top 9, plus Rauch just had a successful 8-pitch inning. So does he automatically go to Parnell in the 9th or leave the large man in?

Zvon Jun 28 2012 10:39 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Forget playing LIKE it; I think Duda actually does NOT want the ball hit to him. That's a coincidence, I don't want the ball hit to Duda either. Late night games like this make me come up with brilliant ideas, such as switching Duda and Davis' positions. Would we have a better overall defense if they switched places? I'm thinking, maybe. I've thought that from time to time. Davis' 90-plus-fastball-chucking arm may get some run... but I'm not so sure it would make much of a dent in our right-field situation-- Davis is marginally slower than Duda, isn't he?-- while worsening that at first. He can't be that slow. Speed has nothing to do with Dudas problem in right. Sure, he might reach more than Davis but he don't reach the ones he should get if he wanted the ball more. Its like when its hit to him for a second he just watches it, then decides, shit, that's my ball, I gotta catch that. If Davis can shag flies and has an arm that matches Dudas I don't think we lose aside from having Dudas glove at first instead of Ikes. on ed:MLBTV was down for a bit there for me :( So I missed the DP

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 10:42 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

SHOULD he go to Parnell, or WILL he go to Parnell? Unless the Mets pour in some two-out runs here, he definitely will.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 10:45 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Frayed Knot wrote: So here's our (seemingly nightly) Terry bullpen question for the day: He double-switched so the pitcher's spot would NOT hit here in top 9, plus Rauch just had a successful 8-pitch inning. So does he automatically go to Parnell in the 9th or leave the large man in? All managers seem to go for a set-up and then closer "role" deal these days. Personally I trust Rauch much less these days than Parnell.

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2012 10:49 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

I'd stick with Rauch - even if just so you'd have a backup ready if he starts putting runners on. If you go immediately to Parnell and he falters, then what? But we all knew he was going this way all along.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 10:51 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ugh, when you see a beautiful curve ball like that from Parnell get called a ball you gotta think uh-oh. One out.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2012 10:52 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Go Bobby Pee.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 10:54 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Kennedy's a maniac with a bat.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2012 10:54 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

I wish they'd swing and miss more against him.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 10:56 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Two Out. *tightens crossed fingers

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 28 2012 10:57 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Put it in the movie version of the books.

Zvon Jun 28 2012 10:57 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

See, its easy Bobby!. Good job.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 28 2012 10:57 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Now all he needs is a crappy heavy-metal song to enter to. Holy Diver?

Frayed Knot Jun 28 2012 10:58 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Great relief pitching all around. What a concept!

Zvon Jun 28 2012 11:00 PM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Frayed Knot wrote: Great relief pitching all around. What a concept! *grabs chest

Edgy MD Jun 29 2012 04:37 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Now all he needs is a crappy heavy-metal song to enter to. Holy Diver? "Balls to the Wall"

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 29 2012 06:14 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 29 2012 08:53 AM

Edgy DC wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Now all he needs is a crappy heavy-metal song to enter to. Holy Diver? "Balls to the Wall" He's country, right? I vote for some vaguely-creepy-religious, you're-about-to-die Statler Brothers shit, like "In The Beginning" or "Lord I'm Coming Home."

Frayed Knot Jun 29 2012 06:59 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Pen numbers from last night: 2-2/3 IP -- Byrdak 0.2, Rauch 1.0, Parnell 1.0, 1 walk -- intentional by Byrdak, after the passed ball moved up the runner he inherited 1 hit -- off Rauch, that swinging/slapping bunt thing that the guy fucked up but got away with anyway right before he was erased on the sweet DP A few more nights like that every now and then from the much-maligned pen crew and this might actually become a decent team. That DP, btw, upped the NYM win pct figure from 61% to 82%, the biggest jump from a single play either way in the entire game. So that play earned both difficulty and style points, even from the Romanian judge (doing a little warming up for the Olympics here)

Ceetar Jun 29 2012 07:03 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Anyone know a site that does team double splits? like "Mets bullpen in June"? Although they're only 13-13 in June despite having the second best team ERA in the majors.

Frayed Knot Jun 29 2012 07:10 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ceetar wrote: Anyone know a site that does team double splits? like "Mets bullpen in June"? Although they're only 13-13 in June despite having the second best team ERA in the majors. BB-Ref Go to the Mets 2012 stat page - click not just on Pitching but Pitching splits - scroll down to reach 'Months' section and see not just where they have Apr, May, June stats, but also each month's GS & GR (games started, games relieved) broken out Pen ERA: Apr = 5.02; May = 5.82; June = 3.90 The penners are, however, 0-5 in June so maybe those fewer runs allowed aren't always coming at the best of times (although W/L stats for relievers are notoriously inaccurate)

Ceetar Jun 29 2012 07:22 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Frayed Knot wrote: Anyone know a site that does team double splits? like "Mets bullpen in June"? Although they're only 13-13 in June despite having the second best team ERA in the majors. BB-Ref Go to the Mets 2012 stat page - click not just on Pitching but Pitching splits - scroll down to reach 'Months' section and see not just where they have Apr, May, June stats, but also each month's GS & GR (games started, games relieved) broken out Pen ERA: Apr = 5.02; May = 5.82; June = 3.90 The penners are, however, 0-5 in June so maybe those fewer runs allowed aren't always coming at the best of times (although W/L stats for relievers are notoriously inaccurate) thanks. right, I was looking to compare that to the league average for June, which I couldn't seem to find. sorta funny, they won in the first two months but with the best ERA in June it might be there worst month to date.

Fman99 Jun 29 2012 08:33 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

I lasted exactly three innings.

Frayed Knot Jun 29 2012 08:36 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Ceetar wrote: thanks. right, I was looking to compare that to the league average for June, which I couldn't seem to find. So now, from the main page of BB-Ref, click on the pitching splits link right under the National League Heading (just above the standings) and you'll get identical breakdowns only for league-wide stats. You can also switch that to MLB-wide in addition to NL only or AL only.

Swan Swan H Jun 29 2012 08:41 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Fman99 wrote: I lasted exactly three innings. So you slept the peaceful sleep of a man whose team was pitching a perfect game. Nice.

Ceetar Jun 29 2012 08:41 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Frayed Knot wrote: Ceetar wrote: thanks. right, I was looking to compare that to the league average for June, which I couldn't seem to find. So now, from the main page of BB-Ref, click on the pitching splits link right under the National League Heading (just above the standings) and you'll get identical breakdowns only for league-wide stats. You can also switch that to MLB-wide in addition to NL only or AL only. Thanks, I love the site but sometimes I find it a little clunky to navigate. I kept clicking the pitching drop-down but kept going to reliever pitching instead of splits. anyhow, 4.26 is the reliever league average for June, whereas the Mets are at 3.9. given how every storyline seems to trash the bullpen it's actually been mostly okay.

Fman99 Jun 29 2012 08:43 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Swan Swan H wrote: Fman99 wrote: I lasted exactly three innings. So you slept the peaceful sleep of a man whose team was pitching a perfect game. Nice. I did, in fact, go to bed operating under the assumption that the final score would be 1-0 and a no hitter. Except it would be by Chris Young and an army of firemen as he can't throw 135 pitches without falling apart.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 29 2012 08:54 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Fman99 wrote: I lasted exactly three innings. So you're a Dodger fan, now?

TransMonk Jun 29 2012 10:07 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Young has now exceeded my expectations for 2012 innings pitched. Keep on keeping on, Stretch!

Fman99 Jun 29 2012 10:12 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Fman99 wrote: I lasted exactly three innings. So you're a Dodger fan, now? No, these are my real breasts.

soupcan Jun 29 2012 11:14 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Fman99 wrote: I lasted exactly three innings. I went 7 and was sure the Mets would lose.

Edgy MD Jun 29 2012 11:23 AM Re: IGT 77 6/28/12 Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

I went seven and I thought I could last nine. I just... needed... to... rest... my eyes.