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Ceetar Jun 30 2012 08:49 PM

Things look a little dusty in LA. anyone have a broom? Dillon Gee against Clayton Edward Kershaw (hmm.. Nathan Edward Eovaldi was yesterday.. lots of Eds) Kershaw claims to be the great-nephew of the discoverer of Pluto, presumably astronomer Clyde Tombaugh.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 30 2012 08:51 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Like, it's unconfirmed? Between Kershaw's leftyness and his ability to make opposing hitters look like they've just smelled something terrible, this smells like a tight loss in the making.

Ceetar Jun 30 2012 09:35 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

from a chat: Rick Hernandez (Pasadena, CA) Pluto. Planet or Kuiper belt object? Clayton Kershaw (1:13 PM) I don't know if you know this or not, but my great-uncle discovered Pluto, so I'll stick with his definition of it as a planet.

G-Fafif Jul 01 2012 06:06 AM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

I was guessing Superbas, but Bridegrooms works, too.

bmfc1 Jul 01 2012 07:06 AM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Between Kershaw's leftyness and his ability to make opposing hitters look like they've just smelled something terrible, this smells like a tight loss in the making. Let's hope that The Mets are not already satisfied with winning the series or distracted/annoyed by having to play another Sunday night game and then travelling across the country, thereby losing some of their day off. Kick 'em while they're down!

Edgy MD Jul 01 2012 03:05 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

[list=1:uslo1jt6][*:uslo1jt6]Andres Torres, cf [/*:m:uslo1jt6] [*:uslo1jt6]Ruben Tejada, ss [/*:m:uslo1jt6] [*:uslo1jt6]David Wright, 3b [/*:m:uslo1jt6] [*:uslo1jt6]Scott Hairston, lf [/*:m:uslo1jt6] [*:uslo1jt6]Lucas Duda, rf [/*:m:uslo1jt6] [*:uslo1jt6]Justin Turner, 1b [/*:m:uslo1jt6] [*:uslo1jt6]Ronny Cedeño, 2b [/*:m:uslo1jt6] [*:uslo1jt6]Mike Nickeas, c [/*:m:uslo1jt6] [*:uslo1jt6]Dillon Gee, rhp[/*:m:uslo1jt6][/list:o:uslo1jt6] Really dislike this Turner-at-first thing.

bmfc1 Jul 01 2012 03:31 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Edgy DC wrote: Really dislike this Turner-at-first thing. Agreed. It didn't work so great last Sunday night. Turner needs some ABs but I'd rather have hot-Ike, even against a hot-lefty, to have his defense.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 01 2012 03:56 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Will Kershaw continue to dominate Mets? The Los Angeles Dodgers are the fourth team in the live ball era to be shut out at least five times in a six-game span, joining the 1958 Senators, 1963 Colt 45s and the 1992 Cubs, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The only team since 1900 to be shut out six times in a seven-game span is the Colt 45s. The Dodgers are hoping to avoid that fate when they face the New York Mets tonight at 8 ET on ESPN. Of course, they need their bats to avoid being shut out, but they also need some help from their ace Clayton Kershaw, who goes head-to-head with Mets starter Dillon Gee. CLAYTON KERSHAW Kershaw has dominated the Mets since 2009. In his last four starts, he’s 4-0 with a 0.31 ERA. He’s allowed one earned run in 28 ? innings, while Mets opponents have hit .208 against him. In Kershaw's five career starts against the Mets, he has a 1.39 ERA. Among starting pitchers with at least five starts against the Mets, only Doc Medich has a lower ERA (0.85) than Kershaw. Best Career ERA as Starter vs Mets Minimum 5 Starts Doc Medich 0.85 3-1 Clayton Kershaw 1.39 4-0 Sandy Koufax 1.44 17-2 Bob Friend 1.61 14-2 Among pitchers with a minimum of 500 innings pitched since 2009, Kershaw has the lowest ERA (2.65), just ahead of Roy Halladay (2.66). In the last 30 years, Dwight Gooden (2.62) is the only National League pitcher with a lower ERA in his first five career seasons than Kershaw (2.86). Kershaw’s slider hasn’t quite been where it was last year. In 2011, opponents hit .121 with three home runs and a .184 slugging percentage against his slider. This season, opponents are hitting .194 with six home runs and a .408 slugging percentage against Kershaw’s slider. Five of those six homers came in the last month. Kershaw is 28-15 with a 2.51 in his career at home. No active starting pitcher with at least 400 innings pitched has a lower career home ERA. DILLON GEE Gee is 20-14 in his 1st 50 career games. Only two Mets – Dwight Gooden and Tom Seaver – have begun their careers with more wins in their first 50 games. Based on peripheral numbers, Gee is having a better season than he did last year. After striking out 6.4 batters and walking 4.0 batters per nine innings last year, he’s striking out 8.4 batters and walking 2.4 batters per nine innings this season. A stat that helps encapsulate this is xFIP (expected fielding independent pitching). Even though his ERA is unchanged this year, Dillon’s xFIP is significantly down in 2012 (3.42) compared to 2011 (4.46). The Mets gave him 4.8 runs per start last year. That’s down to 4.4. Gee has the highest chase percentage among National League starters. His 34 chase percentage is slightly ahead of Jeff Samardzija, Cliff Lee, R.A. Dickey and Ian Kennedy. Gee will be making his third career start against the Dodgers. In his previous two starts, he’s 0-1 with a 5.73 ERA. With Josh Thole behind the plate, Gee was a 3.42 career ERA. http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/ ... ce-vs-mets

MFS62 Jul 01 2012 05:31 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

What's a chase percentage? What's a good number? Is it better to be higher or lower than that? Later

Ceetar Jul 01 2012 05:39 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

MFS62 wrote: What's a chase percentage? What's a good number? Is it better to be higher or lower than that? Later chase percentage would be pitches swung at outside the zone. I don't know what's considered 'good' and I suspect there's a lot of variable to that that hasn't been figured out.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 01 2012 05:43 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 01 2012 05:49 PM

MFS62 wrote: What's a chase percentage? What's a good number? Is it better to be higher or lower than that? Later Percentage of pitches outside of the zone that get swings from batters (known on Fangraphs-- and searchable/sortable among their league-leaders stat pages-- as "O-Swing"). It's usually an indicator of filthy stuff (particularly the offspeed stuff; Dickey and a bunch of guys with nasty curves populate the rest of the top 15-20). League average among starters is usually around 29-30%; Gee's above 35% this year (Kershaw's just above-average, at 30.7%).

MFS62 Jul 01 2012 05:46 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Thanks to you both. Later

batmagadanleadoff Jul 01 2012 05:49 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Gee's revamped changeup this year has significantly more drop (all of it last instant) than in the past. This accounts for Gee's top notch chase percentage and higher K rate. It's a high-wire act though, because if Gee's changeup is flat, it's a meatball.

Swan Swan H Jul 01 2012 06:13 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Geez. Goodwin should hold Torres by the belt loops when he gets on. No reason to give this guy any outs.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 06:17 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Nice ribby single by Hairball. But we are running ourselves out of a big first inning.

Nymr83 Jul 01 2012 06:17 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

shit, thats TWO outs the Mets have run into this inning. trying to stretch a single makes sense with 2 outs, its a TERRIBLE idea with one out and a runner headed to 3rd beacuse now you cant score that guy ahead of you on an out.

Frayed Knot Jul 01 2012 06:18 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Kershaw retired ONE batter that inning and got away with just one run. Can't be doing that with quality pitchers on the mound.

Swan Swan H Jul 01 2012 06:20 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Frayed Knot wrote: Kershaw retired ONE batter that inning and got away with just one run. Can't be doing that with quality pitchers on the mound. And the one out would have scored a run from third had it been the first out it was supposed to be. This should be 3-0, runner on first, one out. Instead we're watching commercials.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 01 2012 06:27 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Torres should not be allowed to run. Agree with the idea of Goodwin holding him by the belt loop.

Ashie62 Jul 01 2012 06:32 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

PiggiesTomatoes wrote: Torres should not be allowed to run. Agree with the idea of Goodwin holding him by the belt loop. Like twice yesterday, Torres is not paying attention.

Frayed Knot Jul 01 2012 06:41 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Man, a couple of years ago I would have bet on Loney being a star by now. And now he's 0 for his last 26 ABs!

Swan Swan H Jul 01 2012 06:44 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

When a grounder is hit to Ruben Tejada, a sense of calm and serenity comes over me.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 01 2012 06:51 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

More Dodgers' shaky fielding.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 06:54 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Ha! Gordon sux.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 01 2012 06:54 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Wow, those two errors and runs sort of makes up for the two outs we gave them in the 1st...maybe more so.

Edgy MD Jul 01 2012 06:56 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

That had to be one of Wright's cheaper trips around the bases.

Ashie62 Jul 01 2012 06:56 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Frayed Knot wrote: Man, a couple of years ago I would have bet on Loney being a star by now. And now he's 0 for his last 26 ABs! He fooled most..He just cant hit with that toolsy body.

Swan Swan H Jul 01 2012 07:11 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Mets looking like the Globetrotters around second base in this series. Dodgers looking like the Washington Generals.

Lefty Specialist Jul 01 2012 07:16 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Torres makes me nostalgic for Angel Pagan.

Lefty Specialist Jul 01 2012 07:19 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Did RA Dickey just bite Ike's arm in the dugout while they were interviewing Terry?

Swan Swan H Jul 01 2012 07:22 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Slow IGT, so I'll slip into Ralph Kiner mode. All this Dodger futility beings to mind the classic story involving Pedro Guerrero and Steve Sax of the Dodgers, both of whom were having all sorts of trouble in the infield. The veracity and accuracy of this story are not verified, but I sure remember hearing it a lot at the time. Stop me if you've heard it.... Anyway, Tommy Lasorda is questioning Guerrero, who was really an outfielder, on his thought process at third base: "Okay, Pedro," Lasorda said, "two on, one out in the ninth. What are you thinking?" "I'm thinking, don't hit the ball to me," Guerrero said. "OK," Lasorda said, "but what else are you thinking?" "I'm thinking," Guerrero said, "don't hit the ball to Sax either."

Zvon Jul 01 2012 07:24 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Can we still do "the claw" without Reyes?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 01 2012 07:34 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Can we pass on the claw without Jose Reyes? I mean, criminy-- it's the Rangers' thing, and something like 8 or 9 other teams do it now, apropos of nothing.

Swan Swan H Jul 01 2012 07:38 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

1) Catch the ball 2) Throw the ball

Frayed Knot Jul 01 2012 07:39 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Swan Swan H wrote: 1) Catch the ball 2) Throw the ball Preferably in that order. Dodgers can't score on their own. Please stop helping them.

bmfc1 Jul 01 2012 07:43 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

bmfc1 wrote: Edgy DC wrote: Really dislike this Turner-at-first thing. Agreed. It didn't work so great last Sunday night. Turner needs some ABs but I'd rather have hot-Ike, even against a hot-lefty, to have his defense. There you go. Nice move, Shorty.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 07:44 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Fuckin in between hops. But that's no excuse Turner.

Fman99 Jul 01 2012 07:45 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Mets would have been better off with a first basemen who was adept at playing first. Righty, lefty, whatever.

Frayed Knot Jul 01 2012 07:45 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Zvon wrote: Ha! Gordon sux. They're thinking of changing his name to Eee Gordon.

Swan Swan H Jul 01 2012 07:47 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

This inning looks like the softball game at the company picnic.

bmfc1 Jul 01 2012 07:48 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

That's a helluva throw from the catcher who is only there for his defense. Gordon is really fast but if you're going to hit .150, it would be a good idea to throw it to the correct side of the bag.

Lefty Specialist Jul 01 2012 07:48 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

The 'Monday/Tuesday against the Cubs' Mets have returned.

Edgy MD Jul 01 2012 07:50 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Zvon wrote: Fuckin in between hops. But that's no excuse Turner. I told you people. I TOLD you. Gah! Nobody ever listens.

Fman99 Jul 01 2012 07:51 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

These ESPN announcers are as brainlessly repetitive as the Fox crew from yesterday. Yes, we get it. The Dodgers haven't led a game in many days. They don't score often. Also, this just in. Clayton Kershaw won the "triple crown" last year. Just. Stop. It. The pitching triple crown is bullshit anyway. I think every time they mention the triple crown and they're talking about a pitcher that Carl Yasztremski dies a little bit inside.

bmfc1 Jul 01 2012 07:53 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Edgy DC wrote: Zvon wrote: Fuckin in between hops. But that's no excuse Turner. I told you people. I TOLD you. Gah! Nobody ever listens. GAH! See my comment on page 1. I heard you.

Edgy MD Jul 01 2012 08:00 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

I think Gee needs a rescue here.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:01 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Whew. Saved by the stadium. We r in trouble tho, w/a capitol T.

Swan Swan H Jul 01 2012 08:01 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Oh, those bases on balls. And those line-drive doubles.

Fman99 Jul 01 2012 08:07 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Nice glove work by Nickeas there to get the runner coming home.

Edgy MD Jul 01 2012 08:08 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

bmfc1 wrote: Edgy DC wrote: Zvon wrote: Fuckin in between hops. But that's no excuse Turner. I told you people. I TOLD you. Gah! Nobody ever listens. GAH! See my comment on page 1. I heard you. It's all psychological, you know. A highly disproportionate number of big league managers come from the ranks of second-string infielders, and so they have a personal interest in using their position to demonstrate the utility of second-strong infielders, and so feel better about their own careers.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:08 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Swan Swan H wrote: Oh, those bases on balls. And those line-drive doubles. ..and fundamentally sound ground outs. Well,, cut down Kennedy at the plate. Thats something. Nice play by Nicky.

Frayed Knot Jul 01 2012 08:10 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Fman99 wrote: These ESPN announcers are as brainlessly repetitive as the Fox crew from yesterday. Yes, we get it. The Dodgers haven't led a game in many days. They don't score often. Also, this just in. Clayton Kershaw won the "triple crown" last year. Just. Stop. It. The pitching triple crown is bullshit anyway. I think every time they mention the triple crown and they're talking about a pitcher that Carl Yasztremski dies a little bit inside. Meanwhile, you get the idea that if ESPN didn't have the broadcast rights to the Home-Run Derby that they wouldn't even mention the ASG at all.

Edgy MD Jul 01 2012 08:14 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Ronald Bellisario up in the Dodger pen. An relation to the guy who produced Magnum, PI?

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:16 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Kershaw looking stronger as the game goes on. Threw a shitload of pitches early in the game. Hope they pull him soon. He did Quantum Leap too, didnt he? (The other Bellisario)

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:29 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Zvon wrote: Kershaw looking stronger as the game goes on. Threw a shitload of pitches early in the game. Hope they pull him soon. He did Quantum Leap too, didnt he? (The other Bellisario) A few clicks that I call research and I have my own answer, tyvm me.

Kong76 Jul 01 2012 08:31 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

I just watch with no sound.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:32 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Next time up I'd plunk Gordon right on the knee.

Fman99 Jul 01 2012 08:33 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Terrisble pitching by Hampsen.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:37 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

oh my god

Fman99 Jul 01 2012 08:37 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Unfuckingreal.

themetfairy Jul 01 2012 08:37 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Holy fuck - that was horrendous!

Edgy MD Jul 01 2012 08:37 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Oh, mercy.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 01 2012 08:38 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Nickeas has to make that play. That's just awful.

Gwreck Jul 01 2012 08:39 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Worst error at Dodger Stadium since Jeremy Reed.

Nymr83 Jul 01 2012 08:39 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Batista put the ball right on Nickeas' glove to start the easiest 1-2-3 DP ever, instead its 2 runs. this team that nobody thought could HIT is going to miss the playoffs thanks to a shoddy bullpen and horrible defensive execution

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:40 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Nickeas has to make that play. That's just awful. I've seen the play 3 times now and I still don't understand how he didn't catch that. Wasn't the best throw but was good nuff. How does that get by Nick? Daym.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 01 2012 08:40 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Nickeas should have caught it but I don't think he was expecting a slider there. Figures. This game has been a fucking mess.

Edgy MD Jul 01 2012 08:41 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Nothing good happens Sunday nights on ESPN. Nothing.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 01 2012 08:42 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

For a guy that does as little hitting as he does, Nickeas sure is less than astounding with the glove. But, hey-- good hair.

Frayed Knot Jul 01 2012 08:44 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Somebody needs to tell Tony Gwynn Jr that he doesn't have to wear his father's pants.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:46 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Looks like Gwynn Jr. is wearing his dads pants.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 01 2012 08:46 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 01 2012 08:47 PM

Hey, they walked Uribe twice this game! Did you ever think you'd see THAT in your lifetime?

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:46 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Note to self. Read up b4 u post. lol

Frayed Knot Jul 01 2012 08:49 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Hey, they walked Uribe! That's one walk this game for him, right? Sounds like a record. Actually I think that was his second. That's another way this game is like that 2nd one in Chicago, not just the errors but in that one NYM hurlers were walking (or HBP-ing) Soriano & Castro several times each.

Frayed Knot Jul 01 2012 08:49 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Zvon wrote: Note to self. Read up b4 u post. lol You're not getting older ... just slower.

Swan Swan H Jul 01 2012 08:50 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Edgy DC wrote: Nothing good happens Sunday nights on ESPN. Nothing. Rubin tweets that the Mets are 23-24 on ESPN coming into tonight's game. I'd have bet Fman's left testicle that it was way worse than that.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:51 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Wow. Who else can do that and not get tossed? Dave was pissed.

Zvon Jul 01 2012 08:53 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Frayed Knot wrote: Zvon wrote: Note to self. Read up b4 u post. lol You're not getting older ... just slower. Ha! Both.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 01 2012 08:57 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

That perfunctory, color-by-numbers 8th was brought to you by Ronald Bellisario Productions. [youtube:2yln0fvn]OQxnahStw_o[/youtube:2yln0fvn]

Zvon Jul 01 2012 09:01 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Zvon wrote: Next time up I'd plunk Gordon right on the knee. I'd settle for a random leg injury.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 01 2012 09:01 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Were I Shorty, I would give Hefner a lot more of those Batista innings. He's got nice, tight stuff, doesn't walk many, and produces at least as many ground balls than Bad-to-Verse. Inflated 5.10 ERA notwithstanding, he's been better than Batista (peep the baserunner numbers).

Zvon Jul 01 2012 09:07 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Bad game. BOOOOOOOO. We gave it away.

Edgy MD Jul 01 2012 09:08 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

I'm telling you --- bullshit lineup choices undermine the team and lead to bullshit play. I can prove it. (All I need is that McArthur Genius Grant to come through.)

bmfc1 Jul 01 2012 09:14 PM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Zvon wrote: Wow. Who else can do that and not get tossed? Dave was pissed. Why didn't Shorty come out to defend his All-Star?

Frayed Knot Jul 02 2012 06:54 AM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

Wright was walking away while yelling stuff back over his shoulder, he didn't need rescuing there. Besides, supposing he did get run? BFD at that point. Plus, for all we know, he could have been saying; "... first I get screwed out of the AS starter job and now this, what a fuckin' day it's been", while Randazzo was chuckling right along.

bmfc1 Jul 02 2012 07:08 AM Re: IGT 80 7/1/12 New York Mets @ Former Brooklyn Bridegroom

I would just like to see a little more fire from Shorty. Even if it wasn't warranted here, it can't hurt to go out when your best player is upset and stick up for him. I think he's so concerned with not living up (down?) to his pre-Mets reputation that it makes him refrain from getting in an umpire's face.