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IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

metsguyinmichigan Jul 24 2012 08:56 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 25 2012 04:30 AM

OK, I'm bringing some Midwestern Magic to Wednesday afternoon's game. Now, some might think that our somewhat unimpressive rookie would not stand a chance against Mr. No. 1 Pick. Not so, I say! We don't want to put all that pressure on Young Matt Harvey's Thursday debut, so I say today the team goes out there and takes care of business. Oh, sure. Lucas is getting sized for his Herd batting practice jersey, and Johan's on the shelf and Gee's on the shelf and Frank-squared is, well, we didn't like him any way. I say today is the day Jason Bay gets his act together and gets a single (!) and does not crash into the wall. Anyway, like the Bambino at Wrigley, I'm calling the shot. Mets win 6-4. (With all four Nats runs coming in the ninth inning. I'm not promising anything pretty.)

Fman99 Jul 25 2012 12:32 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hafner vs Strasburg

Jordany goes deep twice today. Book it.

Ashie62 Jul 25 2012 03:48 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hafner vs Strasburg

Travis Hafner is pitching? Who did we trade.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2012 07:26 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hafner vs Strasburg

Ashie62 wrote: Travis Hafner is pitching? Who did we trade. We traded Mike Pelfrey, Dillon Gee, and Johan Santana to the DL for several players to be named earlier.

bmfc1 Jul 25 2012 07:39 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

[u:38nuhkjm]Mets:[/u:38nuhkjm] Tejada-SS Valdespin-LF Wright-3B Davis-1B Murphy-2B Nieuwenhuis-RF Thole-C Torres-CF Hefner-RHP

bmfc1 Jul 25 2012 07:44 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

I apologize if there is an existing thread for trade deadline news about our team because I don't see it. According to Harper: Major League sources say his name has been already out there in trade discussions. One source says the Mets have already rejected an offer from the Padres of reliever Luke Gregerson for Murphy. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseb ... z21dqMllke

MFS62 Jul 25 2012 07:56 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hafner vs Strasburg

Fman99 wrote: Jordany goes deep twice today. Book it. The more I see of him the more I like him. Tats and 'tude. He just may be as much of a badass stud as he thinks he is. Later

bmfc1 Jul 25 2012 08:08 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

MFS62: it's nice to see someone with some attitude on this team. Ike is so friendly to the players when they reach 1B that I expect him to offer them a drink.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 08:14 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Two different definitions of nice there. I don't think the Mets problem is that they're too nice, or that Valdespin's success is linked to a lack of kindness or a surfeit of hostility or attitude.

Ashie62 Jul 25 2012 08:27 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

bmfc1 wrote: MFS62: it's nice to see someone with some attitude on this team. Ike is so friendly to the players when they reach 1B that I expect him to offer them a drink. or a blowjob

Ceetar Jul 25 2012 09:45 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 10:02 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

It's Strasburg vs. Hefner, man. Bro? Bro! I'm totally stoked!

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 10:17 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

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Vic Sage Jul 25 2012 10:23 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

i say let their beards duke it out. winning facial follicles gets the W.

MFS62 Jul 25 2012 10:27 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Another opinion of Valdespin: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jordany-va ... --mlb.html Later

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 10:28 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Morse homers and one more day in which our team doesn't get the early lead.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 10:32 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

And Espinosa ends a 10-pitch at-bat with a homer of his own. Hefner's beard is losing.

bmfc1 Jul 25 2012 10:33 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Hefner is the Mike Nickeas of starting pitchers.

The Second Spitter Jul 25 2012 10:34 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Clown Question Edgy DC wrote: Bro? Bro! I'm totally stoked!

MFS62 Jul 25 2012 10:38 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Whoever mentioned Morse's neanderthal looks a few days ago was correct. He looks not too far from "man walks upright" on the evolutionary scale. A monster, and not a bad hitter. Later

Swan Swan H Jul 25 2012 10:42 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Ikeaboom! Murphy follows up with a solid single, but Nooey goes 4-6-3. 2-1 Gnats.

Swan Swan H Jul 25 2012 10:55 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Murph boots an easy DP, but Hefner gets out of it with good pitching (pop-up Zimmerman and K LaRoche) and a bit of good fortune and head's up play. Lombardozzi had third on a PB, but he overslid the bag and Wright hung with the tag and got him.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 11:14 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

An Ike Davis homer followed by a David Murphy single really underscores that Murphy is hitting in the wrong part of the lineup.

Vic Sage Jul 25 2012 11:18 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Murph and Valdy should be flipped in the order

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2012 11:19 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Valdy misplays a popfly to a single, runner later scores when Thole can't handle throw home. Wright whiffs on a passed ball but doesn't even attempt to take first base. No fundies.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 11:26 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Vic Sage wrote: Murph and Valdy should be flipped in the order Seems too obvious, don't it.

Swan Swan H Jul 25 2012 11:41 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Tejada's with an Ordonez-like slide to his right to take a hit away from Morse, with an backhand pick from Ike at the other end. Meanwhile, Hefner just buzzed Bernadina - a fastball behind his head. He did the old 'look at the mound where my foot slipped' bit, but I'd love to think there was a message there.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2012 11:57 AM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

I wouldn't mind sending a message - although buzzing one behind a guys head isn't the way you want to see it.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 12:03 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

The problem is not that our pitchers aren't mean and threatening enough. It's 3-1 in the seventh. That's where we were two nights ago.

bmfc1 Jul 25 2012 12:04 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Doesn't Byrdak want to get traded? That's not going to help.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2012 12:05 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

BYRDAK TRADE VALUE ------------

Ashie62 Jul 25 2012 12:05 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Another Kodak moment...

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2012 12:05 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

I think the Nats have reached the upper deck in CitiField more often in this series alone than the Mets have since the place opened.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 25 2012 12:10 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Calling our bullpen is like spotting the other team two runs.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2012 12:18 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

It's simply a matter of whose turn it is to suck that day. On the other hand, when you're getting four-hit, whatever goes on pitching-wise is unlikely to matter much today.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2012 12:34 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Now Nats bull-penners, specifically Henry Rodriguez, are going to make sure that Byrdak's barf does matter in the outcome. Two lead-off walks would be a lot scarier if this were still a two-run game.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 12:36 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Anywutz, tying run on deck, babies.

Ashie62 Jul 25 2012 12:39 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Transmonk looks abit like Strasburg.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2012 12:40 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Valdy, he's the man now.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 12:42 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

He's the man who made the yo-yo.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2012 12:42 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

My faith in our hitting into GiDPs just when they're the most killer is surpassed only by my lack of faith in our ability to turn one when it most matters.

Ashie62 Jul 25 2012 12:44 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Valdespin had no business swinging at the first pitch.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 25 2012 12:44 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Well, that's A run, I guess. And you'd think that with the bases loaded with walks, Valdy might try to get one, too.

Ceetar Jul 25 2012 12:45 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Ashie62 wrote: Valdespin had no business swinging at the first pitch. it's Valdespin. he swings at EVERY pitch.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2012 12:48 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Side retired.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 12:49 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

That was anti-climactic.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2012 12:50 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Once again there are runners on and the middle of the lineup up with two shots at it. And do we get the ball out of the infield? -- No we do not.

TransMonk Jul 25 2012 12:50 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

It's pretty brutal to see three months of better-than-expected play be wiped out in under two weeks. The wheels have definitely come off.

metsguyinmichigan Jul 25 2012 12:50 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Bases loaded with no outs, top of the order and the best we can do is a run on a fielder's choice to the pitcher. That's horrible.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2012 12:52 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Bases loaded with no outs, top of the order and the best we can do is a run on a fielder's choice to the pitcher. That's horrible. Hey, that RBI shot went at least 65 feet! Or at least it did once the roll was included.

DocTee Jul 25 2012 12:56 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

The wheels have definitely come off.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 12:59 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Murphy batting second wouldn't've hacked at that first pitch.

Ashie62 Jul 25 2012 01:19 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Looks like Terry is going to explode..

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 01:28 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

That's interesting.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2012 01:44 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Well, we committed 24 errors. Their pitcher threw a no-hitter. But there is some good news. Two of our runners almost managed to get to first base... and we did hit 17 foul balls.

Swan Swan H Jul 25 2012 01:50 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

The LaRoche homer is turning into a brouhaha. SNY replayed Thole getting the pitch (fastball outside) from the dugout, then Byrdak shaking it off twice before conceding, and throwing a fastball right down the middle. As LaRoche was circling the bases Byrdak was giving Thole the old hairy eyeball. The Hulkster seemed to apologize to Thole in the dugout, but was getting into it with Warthen at length. Apparently all this is what's got Collins ire up. Rubin has it pretty well covered on Twitter.

metirish Jul 25 2012 01:54 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

This is all very reminiscent of the Howe era....

Vic Sage Jul 25 2012 02:20 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

the season in microcosm: estimable starting pitching undermined by dire defense and combustible bullpen, unsupported by punchless bats.

Centerfield Jul 25 2012 04:29 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

We're never going to win again.

Zvon Jul 25 2012 05:54 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

Centerfield wrote: We're never going to win again. A pennant or a game?

Fman99 Jul 25 2012 06:51 PM Re: IGT: July 25, "Slumpbuster" Hefner vs Strasburg

I blanked on this game, swamped at work, missed it in its entirety. Maybe this isn't a bad thing.