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IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

bmfc1 Jul 09 2012 08:08 AM

Matt Cain v Justin Verlander.

Gwreck Jul 09 2012 08:09 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Hey, Tony LaRussa: fuck you.

G-Fafif Jul 09 2012 08:11 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Gwreck wrote: Hey, Tony LaRussa: fuck you. Banner Day winner 2013.

TransMonk Jul 09 2012 09:52 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

What in the hell is that black Mets patch doing on these jerseys?

bmfc1 Jul 09 2012 12:19 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

National League: 1. Carlos Gonzalez, DH 2. Melky Cabrera, CF 3. Ryan Braun, LF 4. Joey Votto, 1B 5. Carlos Beltran, RF 6. Buster Posey, C 7. Pablo Sandoval, 3B 8. Dan Uggla, 2B 9. Rafael Furcal, SS SP: Matt Cain American League: 1. Derek Jeter, SS 2. Robinson Cano, 2B 3. Josh Hamilton, LF 4. Jose Bautista, RF 5. Prince Fielder, 1B 6. Adrian Beltre, 3B 7. David Ortiz, DH 8. Mike Napoli, C 9. Curtis Granderson, CF SP: Justin Verlander

metirish Jul 09 2012 12:20 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Not a fan at all of those NL shirts.

soupcan Jul 09 2012 01:05 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

TransMonk wrote: What in the hell is that black Mets patch doing on these jerseys? Yeah really. Didn't MLB get the memo? That's quite the faux pas.

G-Fafif Jul 09 2012 03:18 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

They knew we'd be in mourning over the awful starting lineup choices at 3B and P, thus the black patch.

Ceetar Jul 09 2012 06:55 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Beltran with 7..will he advance? who knows..but they did go his whole time without mentioning the Mets. shocker.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 09 2012 07:34 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Cano bringing shame to the Yankee family!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 09 2012 07:36 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

The Bronx cheers for Cano-- and his consequent blanking-- were like chicken soup for the soul. I'm tearing up here.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 09 2012 07:56 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Beltran is bringing it! Never questioning the trade for Wheeler -- but maybe we should have signed him back! :)

Zvon Jul 09 2012 08:43 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

soupcan wrote: TransMonk wrote: What in the hell is that black Mets patch doing on these jerseys? Yeah really. Didn't MLB get the memo? That's quite the faux pas. Funny, that's the first thing I thought when I saw the jerseys. Firstly, the regular blue logo would look better cosmetically. Secondly the 50th Anniversary patch (which btw, the Mets did a great job of IMO) would be extra special and extra kool.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 05:36 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Must they induce Jeter love for no apparent reason in the pre-game show?

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 05:55 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Altuve looks like Mini-Me out there. Nice applause for Wright and especially Dickey.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:01 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

KC fans remember Carlos fondly!

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:04 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Cano boooooooooed again. I love how the Sporting News columnist was carrying on about how the booooooooing on Monday was some sort of PR crisis for MLB. What, suddenly we can't booooooooo Yankees?

Zvon Jul 10 2012 06:09 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Luke Brian. Never heard of him. Heartfelt rendition. But any slower and I'd be snoozin.

bmfc1 Jul 10 2012 06:09 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

This guy is sure milking his TV time.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:10 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Stealth bombers are pretty impressive!

Zvon Jul 10 2012 06:11 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

G-o-o-d j-o-b. I liked the plane.

bmfc1 Jul 10 2012 06:15 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Is the pre-game show tonight and the game tomorrow?

Zvon Jul 10 2012 06:21 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

bLiNdEd by the shoes

bmfc1 Jul 10 2012 06:21 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

There was a question today for the Commissioner Crypt Keeper about having a home team player participate in the Home Run Derby given the wrath of KC fans over the omission of Billy Butler. He didn't answer but it leads to the question of which Met could be in the Derby. David Wright has done it once and he said it messed up his swing. Ike?

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:22 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Wow, some jabs at Melkey.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:23 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

There we go! NL up 1-0!

Zvon Jul 10 2012 06:23 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

N.L. draws first blood. Yea.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:27 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

I didn't realize Carlos has 20 homes. Damn.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:30 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Chipper should not count on a career as a motivational speaker.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:32 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Grrrr. This should be Wright's at-bat.

Swan Swan H Jul 10 2012 06:32 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Strike this useless load out.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 10 2012 06:33 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Ugh, the fat ass stealing DWright's glory.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:33 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Wright would have gotten the grannie..... :) Nice job, Panda!

Zvon Jul 10 2012 06:34 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Damn, baseball is such a crazy game. Fatman triples in 3.

bmfc1 Jul 10 2012 06:34 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

MGIM: you beat me to that line!

bmfc1 Jul 10 2012 06:35 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Jeter's throw made me happier than Sandoval's triple.

Swan Swan H Jul 10 2012 06:35 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

E6

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:35 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

bmfc1 wrote: MGIM: you beat me to that line! We are of one mind! Jeter gets a hit call because he made his little hop instead of throwing the ball.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 06:36 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Hate to say it but Fielder just cost Jeter a great play. A stretch and that guys out.

Frayed Knot Jul 10 2012 06:36 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

The words 'Fielder' and 'stretch' are rarely used in the same sentence.

Swan Swan H Jul 10 2012 06:40 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Let's see two Ks, seven hits, and another K.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 06:41 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 10 2012 06:42 PM

So I guess the fans stategy was a good one. Lets see if La Russas is. OE: tho Dave makes that play.

Swan Swan H Jul 10 2012 06:41 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Wright eats that up. Sandoval just eats.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:41 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Wright would have fielded that cleanly.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:43 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

These Kansas City fans are holding a grudge! Loving them!

Fman99 Jul 10 2012 06:50 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Fboy with the sharp commentary. "Dad, it's stupid to say one team wants to win. Obviously they both do." Chipper Jones sounds dumber than Sling Blade.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 06:54 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Did LaRussa say that stuff about Cain and Dickey with a straight face?

Zvon Jul 10 2012 06:56 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Nice catch Bautista.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 10 2012 07:14 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Dumb and Dumber are no less annoying than on any given Saturday. Ugh.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 10 2012 07:23 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

The Melkman delivers. Oh, so douchey.

bmfc1 Jul 10 2012 07:23 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Chipper Jones' pep talk seems to be working.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 07:26 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

*yawn. Wake me when a Met is playin.

attgig Jul 10 2012 07:28 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

interesting. "hometown hero" for homerun derby next year... and here's Wright....WAKE UP!

Zvon Jul 10 2012 07:29 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

yay

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 07:33 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

OK, I had to pick up my daughter and her friends from the movies, then fast forward to this point without reading the Pool to see what happened. 1) Melkey? 2) Cano looks like a surly punk. 3) I see Wight's in the game -- finally! 4) If the Nats have such a short leash on Strasburg, why are they allowing him to throw in an exhibition game?

Zvon Jul 10 2012 07:33 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

So Strasburg hasn't been told but the rest of the world has? Pretty much out loud?

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 07:36 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Nice grab by Braun! I've been to the Negro Leagues Hall of Fame and Museum they keep talking about. It was pretty cool. Lots of statues. Short on artifacts. But I met Buck O''Neal in the gift shop, and he was as gracious as you've always heard. The Jazz Museum is connected, and was pretty neat, too.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 07:39 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Nice grab by Braun! I've been to the Negro Leagues Hall of Fame and Museum they keep talking about. It was pretty cool. Lots of statues. Short on artifacts. But I met Buck O''Neal in the gift shop, and he was as gracious as you've always heard. The Jazz Museum is connected, and was pretty neat, too. Did you count Buck as an artifact?

Zvon Jul 10 2012 07:42 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Wright gets on base.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 10 2012 07:42 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Nice instincts by the young one running into the FC.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 10 2012 07:45 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

That Kerry Woods - Andre Dawson commercial was enjoyable.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 07:49 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Zvon wrote: metsguyinmichigan wrote: Nice grab by Braun! I've been to the Negro Leagues Hall of Fame and Museum they keep talking about. It was pretty cool. Lots of statues. Short on artifacts. But I met Buck O''Neal in the gift shop, and he was as gracious as you've always heard. The Jazz Museum is connected, and was pretty neat, too. Did you count Buck as an artifact? I guess he was! It was the day before the Hall of Fame was going to announce the 14 former Negro League players who were going to be introduced, and lots of people thought he was going to be elected and was there for an interview. Buck came into the gift shop first and greeted everyone and posed for photos. The guy in the store said he did that kind of thing all the time. He said one day a tour bus pulled in front and blocked O'Neal's car, and rather than get angry, O'Neal hopped on the bus and greeted everyone on board.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 07:49 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

rook!

bmfc1 Jul 10 2012 07:50 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

PiggiesTomatoes wrote: Nice instincts by the young one running into the FC. Nice fielding, too.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 07:50 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Don't let teenagers play in the All-Star Game. Unless they are named Gooden.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 07:52 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

And that counts as a hit, too. Must have lost it in the blimp.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 07:57 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Hanrahan's getting warmed up? Is he not going to let Dickey get into the game at all?

soupcan Jul 10 2012 07:57 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Um, wasn't R.A. Supposed to pitch the 5th? Because he ain't and the guy warming up in the 'pen ain't him either.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 07:59 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

tripleshaft!

Zvon Jul 10 2012 08:02 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

An old man hit for Chipper.

Swan Swan H Jul 10 2012 08:03 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

I must be getting soft. I'm find it harder and harder to hate Chipper.

soupcan Jul 10 2012 08:04 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Kinsler gave him that.

Swan Swan H Jul 10 2012 08:09 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

DICKEY ALERT!

Zvon Jul 10 2012 08:10 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

yay

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 08:11 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Yeah!!!!!!

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 10 2012 08:12 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Let's see, "What can't Mike Trout do on a baseball field???"

Zvon Jul 10 2012 08:17 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

PiggiesTomatoes wrote: Let's see, "What can't Mike Trout do on a baseball field???" I can name a slew of things he shouldn't and I hope he doesn't...

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 08:17 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Good job, RA!!! Give him the MVP!!!

bmfc1 Jul 10 2012 08:21 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Jeter's thinking: "Erin, interested in a gift basket?"

Lefty Specialist Jul 10 2012 08:22 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Erin Andrews fellating Derek Jeter on national TV. Oh. My. God.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 08:23 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Harper is not having a good night. They need to stop with the Jeter love. How about talking to players who actually did something good in the game so far?

Lefty Specialist Jul 10 2012 08:23 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

David Wright up, so..............let's talk about the Yankees.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 08:24 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Oh David. Luckily, Joe and Tim were so wrapped up in praising the Yankees that they didn't notice that Wright was batting.

bmfc1 Jul 10 2012 08:27 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

I'm going with Kellie Pickler's shirt for All-Star MVPs.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 08:28 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Personally I'd rather Wright doesn't expend any energy during the break and this big lead plays right into my plans. Muhahahahah!

Swan Swan H Jul 10 2012 08:31 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Nice pick by David. I was sure when I saw LaHair that LaRussa would move Freese over to third and remove Wright.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 08:32 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Nice play by Wright! Panda wouldn't have made that one.... That was an extremely nice shirt.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 08:45 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

You can vote for the MVP on MLB.com. I voted for Dickey. The shirt was not on the ballot.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 08:48 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

metsguyinmichigan wrote: You can vote for the MVP on MLB.com. I voted for Dickey. The shirt was not on the ballot. Does it count?

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 08:52 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

We'll know it counts if a Giants player pulls ahead in the last half-inning.

Ceetar Jul 10 2012 08:56 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Harper is not having a good night. They need to stop with the Jeter love. How about talking to players who actually did something good in the game so far? "Jeter, so how about Chipper Jones' pregame speech. Did you have anything to say to the AL players?" "uuhh..what? lead? no, I was busy adding my number to your cellphone covertly. Chipper, good for him right?"

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 09:03 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

metsguyinmichigan wrote: We'll know it counts if a Giants player pulls ahead in the last half-inning. A-HA!!! They said Melkey is leading. Those Bay Area types must know something about computers. If Buster Posey is elected senator in November, we're seriously going to have to look at what's going on out there.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 09:09 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Yeah! Terry makes an appearance on the field!

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 09:14 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Damn, Pirates' closer is trying to hit the Bull.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 09:16 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Yeah! Terry makes an appearance on the field! yay

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 09:18 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

If the AL scores 8 runs in the bottom of the ninth off Papelbon, will Bud declare the game a tie and send everyone home? Or is Lanced Linn still on the bench?

Edgy MD Jul 10 2012 09:19 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

THE METS WIN HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE!! THE METS WIN HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE!!

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 09:19 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

YES!!!!! Good guys win!!! Mets will have home field advantage in the World Series. Sure, they'll win it in four anyway....

MFS62 Jul 10 2012 09:24 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Heard the last inning or so on the radio driving home from work. Don't know who the announcer was, but he said "book it". Howie should be calling his lawyer as we speak. Later

Edgy MD Jul 10 2012 09:26 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Em, Howie would be the first to tell you there's nothing particularly original about his signoff.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 10 2012 09:27 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

It's nice the Melkey brought his Mom on the field with him!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 10 2012 09:29 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Not sure I caught all he said but pretty sure I heard "LOL Yankees"

MFS62 Jul 10 2012 09:38 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 10 2012 09:39 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Em, Howie would be the first to tell you there's nothing particularly original about his signoff. It sounded strange coming from another voice. Never heard any other announcer say it. Who else does? Later

Zvon Jul 10 2012 09:38 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Nice lil showcase of a game. Also nice seeing Cabrera thanking the fangs.

Zvon Jul 10 2012 09:43 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Fman99 wrote: Chipper Jones sounds dumber than Sling Blade. That was a clown speech bro!

G-Fafif Jul 10 2012 11:00 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Holy fuck, they actually need to have a rule change because an MFY -- "The Ambassador of Smiles" -- got booed? The booing of beleaguered Home Run Derby captain Robinson Cano finally had faded by Tuesday afternoon. But the aftermath could cause Major League Baseball to consider a new rule to include at least one hometown slugger in future Home Run Derbies, commissioner Bud Selig said Tuesday. The booing of Cano was inspired by his failure to pick Kansas City All-Star Billy Butler for the Derby after pledging earlier this month to include a Royal. Last year's National League captain, Prince Fielder, received similar treatment in Phoenix for not picking Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton. So Selig conceded those displays of "hometown loyalty" could spark changes to head off similar outbursts in future Derbies. "We'll talk about this [potential rule change]," Selig said during his annual session with the Baseball Writers Association of America. "While I understand [the feelings of fans in] Kansas City ... I felt very badly last night. I felt badly last year for Prince. This was tough." When another questioner observed the heat -- and boos -- could even intensify next year with the game scheduled for Citi Field in New York, Selig again lamented Monday's episode. "It won't be any worse than last night," he said. "You can only boo so loud. ... But let me just say, we'll think about that." Love the assumption that Citi Field will boo its head off if Ike isn't picked. Half of Citi Field will be on line for Shake Shack. And, sadly, if Cano or some other MFY is participating, the other half of Citi Field will kiss his ass while Jeff Wilpon digs up another pitching rubber to send them.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 11 2012 04:52 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Mike Schmidt of all people in the Times lamenting the state of the ASG. I think his complaints are a little too old school but he's right that this thing has become the one issue that Selig just cannot get right. And the more he tinkers with it the worse it gets. [url]http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/07/10/sports/baseball/ap-bbo-schmidt-all-star-quandary.html

metirish Jul 11 2012 06:44 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Yeah! Terry makes an appearance on the field! that was pretty cool by LaRussa .... very funny to see the slo mo of Melky's shot as he rounded the bases shouting at Cano, then sticks his hand out for a high five, Cano stood there like a statue.....not a good weekend for him,.

Ceetar Jul 11 2012 06:54 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Well, if they keep the same format, Beltran is campaigning to be the NL captain. We get to watch Ike (or Duda) blast home runs every game. It'd be cool if they were in it, sure, but why not just take the top 4 HR guys in the league and go with it? (besides that half of them would back out because some media guys like to propagate the 'ruin your swing' myth) Hell, who really cares who wins? The second and third rounds drag on and you've already seen those guys peppering the stands and fountains. Give us five and five and one round each, highest total wins.

bmfc1 Jul 11 2012 07:44 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

metirish wrote: metsguyinmichigan wrote: Yeah! Terry makes an appearance on the field! that was pretty cool by LaRussa .... Damn it, it was cool. Terry can be just as magnanimous next year.

Ceetar Jul 11 2012 07:49 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

bmfc1 wrote: metirish wrote: metsguyinmichigan wrote: Yeah! Terry makes an appearance on the field! that was pretty cool by LaRussa .... Damn it, it was cool. Terry can be just as magnanimous next year. He let one of the other guys go out for the pitching change after that batter too.

Edgy MD Jul 11 2012 08:03 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Ceetar wrote: but why not just take the top 4 HR guys in the league and go with it? Sometimes, with Selig, the last good idea he hears it the best. The last bad idea is the worst. Captain picking players: it has an emotional element of playground ball and Ryder Cup drama. Good idea! Let's go with it. Wait a minute, somebody might be disappointed, and blame a captain for the selection? Bad idea! Let's bag it!! Let's think things through.

Ceetar Jul 11 2012 08:06 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Edgy DC wrote: but why not just take the top 4 HR guys in the league and go with it? Sometimes, with Selig, the last good idea he hears it the best. The last bad idea is the worst. Captain picking players: it has an emotional element of playground ball and Ryder Cup drama. Good idea! Let's go with it. Wait a minute, somebody might be disappointed, and blame a captain for the selection? Bad idea! Let's bag it!! Let's think things through. Well, he's a talking head mostly during this time, I doubt he's even processing what comes out of his mouth sometimes.

Ceetar Jul 11 2012 08:07 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

btw, Buck was talking about Dickey riding to the game with his family and mentioned that Eli (might not be Eli) was waving with a Knuckleball grip:

Edgy MD Jul 11 2012 08:18 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

but why not just take the top 4 HR guys in the league and go with it? Sometimes, with Selig, the last good idea he hears it the best. The last bad idea is the worst. Captain picking players: it has an emotional element of playground ball and Ryder Cup drama. Good idea! Let's go with it. Wait a minute, somebody might be disappointed, and blame a captain for the selection? Bad idea! Let's bag it!! Let's think things through. Well, he's a talking head mostly during this time, I doubt he's even processing what comes out of his mouth sometimes. Well, we're talking about somebody who makes decisions, Mr. Contrarian.

Edgy MD Jul 11 2012 08:20 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

btw, Buck was talking about Dickey riding to the game with his family and mentioned that Eli (might not be Eli) was waving with a Knuckleball grip: Black skylines on the kids' shoulder patches. Not good.

dinosaur jesus Jul 11 2012 08:27 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Kid's doing a Dickey face. Love it.

Edgy MD Jul 11 2012 08:29 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

They all seem to be following through on a pitch, don't they?

seawolf17 Jul 11 2012 10:23 AM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Boarded a plane last night just after 8 pm. Had already turned my phone off when I overheard a woman say "they scored again -- it's 5-0 now." Spent the entire flight mad at LaRussa for not starting RA.

Zvon Jul 11 2012 03:34 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

very funny to see the slo mo of Melky's shot as he rounded the bases shouting at Cano, then sticks his hand out for a high five, Cano stood there like a statue.....not a good weekend for him,. That was almost the highlight of the game for me, entertainment wise. They said that those two are good friends and I saw a picture in the papers today from the opposite view (from the TV broadcast) and Cano was smiling at Melky. Ha, funny shit. btw, Buck was talking about Dickey riding to the game with his family and mentioned that Eli (might not be Eli) was waving with a Knuckleball grip: I heard this last night and today was hoping to catch a picture or clip of this. Looked in the NY papers and Met photo releases for the game and nothing. I should have known to come here first. This is a great pic. TY 4 sharing Ceetar.

Ceetar Jul 11 2012 04:54 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

I saw Metspolice posted the pictures that the @mets account tweeted, I'm merely the spreader of info.

Fman99 Jul 11 2012 06:55 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Mike Schmidt of all people in the Times lamenting the state of the ASG. I think his complaints are a little too old school but he's right that this thing has become the one issue that Selig just cannot get right. And the more he tinkers with it the worse it gets. [url]http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/07/10/sports/baseball/ap-bbo-schmidt-all-star-quandary.html It can't be fixed. Interleague took all of the luster off of the All Star game, these guys face each other all year now, even moreso next year when Houston jumps. Sorry, Bud, it's a dud.

Ceetar Jul 11 2012 07:11 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Fman99 wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Mike Schmidt of all people in the Times lamenting the state of the ASG. I think his complaints are a little too old school but he's right that this thing has become the one issue that Selig just cannot get right. And the more he tinkers with it the worse it gets. [url]http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/07/10/sports/baseball/ap-bbo-schmidt-all-star-quandary.html It can't be fixed. Interleague took all of the luster off of the All Star game, these guys face each other all year now, even moreso next year when Houston jumps. Sorry, Bud, it's a dud. the luster was coming off anyway. Interleague? Why, did the Mets see Mike Trout or Mark Trumbo this year? last year? Did Rangers fans get to see Harper or Dickey?

Ashie62 Jul 11 2012 08:22 PM Re: IGT: NL @ AL, 07/10/12

Dickey got screwed...LaRussa put him in as an afterthought.