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IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Swan Swan H Aug 07 2012 12:36 PM

Hello, everyone, this is Bob Murphy welcoming you to beautiful Citi Field for the first game of a three-game series as the New York Mets return home to face their division rivals, the Miami Marlins. It's perfect baseball weather tonight, folks. The temperature is a balmy 82 degrees with a light breeze, and there are just a few cumulus clouds up there in the sky as the sun begins to set. It should be a good one, and here with the lineups is my broadcast partner Gary Cohen.

G-Fafif Aug 07 2012 01:17 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Murph's scorecard: Tejada 6 Murphy 3 Wright 5 Hairston 9 Bay 7 Cedeno 4 Torres 8 Thole 2 Niese 1

Swan Swan H Aug 07 2012 01:28 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Thanks Bob. The hot hitting Ruben Tejada leads off at shortstop. Daniel Murphy gets the start at first base with Ike Davis sitting against the lefthander. David Wright bats third, Scott Hairston plays right and bats fourth, and Jason Bay, who is coming off a very tough road trip, bats fifth in left. Ronny Cedeno moves up to the six-hole and plays second, Andres Torres is in center, Josh Thole gets the start with Rob Johnson out with a bruised hand, and pitching and batting ninth, it's Jonathan Niese. We'll be back with the Marlins lineup after these words from Two Brothers Scrap Metal. [youtube]e6uywNTlinY[/youtube]

metirish Aug 07 2012 01:30 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Mets need to win with this effort being put in by Swanie.......nice job... Guys?

G-Fafif Aug 07 2012 01:33 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

The rest of Murph's scorecard: Solano 4 Ruggiano 8 Reyes 6 Lee 3 Stanton 9 Kearns 7 Green 5 Buck 2 LeBlanc 1

Swan Swan H Aug 07 2012 01:52 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Guys? Guys? Looks like Bob and Gary got on line for one of those new steak sandwiches, so I'll be bringing you the Marlins lineup. Somebody named Solano is playing second base, Justin Ruggiano, who I spoke with last month, very nice guy, he's batting second and playing center. Jose Reyes bats third, boy if Jerry Manuel were alive today.... Carlos Lee, who is still a Marlin despite their best efforts to get rid of him bats cleanup. Gi-an-car-lo Stanton, boy I love saying that name, he'll be in right field. Austin Kearns - can you believe he's only 32? I was watching him back when I was pledging Delta Kappa Phi, he'll be in left. Nick Green bats seventh and plays third, replacing Hanley Ramirez, but really, who could replace Hanley? John Buck bats eighth and catches, and on the mound, making just his second start of the year, the southpaw Wade LeBlanc. Guys? Are you back, guys? Well, we'll return with the first pitch, but first a word from Big Bucks Auto [youtube]tUfVlc1iNaY[/youtube]

G-Fafif Aug 07 2012 01:55 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

What IS Jan going to do with her scrap metal?

Zvon Aug 07 2012 01:58 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Give me one good reason why Bay is starting?

Ceetar Aug 07 2012 02:08 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Zvon wrote: Give me one good reason why Bay is starting? I told myself I'd give him until 150 AB until I started bitching.

Gwreck Aug 07 2012 02:18 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Ceetar wrote: I told myself I'd give him until 150 AB until I started bitching. He's got 130 ABs. If he went 10 for 20 (all homers) in those next 20 ABs, he'd still have a sub-.800 OPS.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 02:26 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

In those 130 ABs he has 20 hits. Twenty hits this season.

Ceetar Aug 07 2012 02:27 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Gwreck wrote: Ceetar wrote: I told myself I'd give him until 150 AB until I started bitching. He's got 130 ABs. If he went 10 for 20 (all homers) in those next 20 ABs, he'd still have a sub-.800 OPS. It's not about his overall numbers, it's about him being out for long enough that you wonder if he needs a "spring training" worth of AB to get his bat going. Timing, reps, etc. He did smack around lefties last year, so it's not that far fetched that he could do that again.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2012 02:34 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Yeah but if he hit 10 HRs in his next 20 ABs maybe we could trade him instead of releasing him. Either way I can't see this going on for much longer.

Ceetar Aug 07 2012 02:40 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Yeah but if he hit 10 HRs in his next 20 ABs maybe we could trade him instead of releasing him. Either way I can't see this going on for much longer. LeBlanc's a lefty. I wonder if now that they're home they'll drop him against righties.

Gwreck Aug 07 2012 02:41 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

It's not far-fetched that Jason Bay could hit 10 homers in his next 20 ABs? Yes, I suppose if by "not far-fetched" you mean it's "not far-fetched" that I could win the Powerball and buy a suite for the CPF at Citi Field next year.

Ceetar Aug 07 2012 02:47 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Gwreck wrote: It's not far-fetched that Jason Bay could hit 10 homers in his next 20 ABs? Yes, I suppose if by "not far-fetched" you mean it's "not far-fetched" that I could win the Powerball and buy a suite for the CPF at Citi Field next year. Not that far fetched that he could have something approaching the .918 OPS he had against lefties last year.

Swan Swan H Aug 07 2012 02:52 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

There will be no peace on this board until we can come to a consensus on this critical issue: Is it far fetched or far-fetched?

HahnSolo Aug 07 2012 02:55 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Swan Swan H wrote: There will be no peace on this board until we can come to a consensus on this critical issue: Is it far fetched or far-fetched? And is it ever just fetched? Why is it always far fetched (or far-fetched)?

Zvon Aug 07 2012 05:12 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Ceetar wrote: Ceetar wrote: I told myself I'd give him until 150 AB until I started bitching. He's got 130 ABs. If he went 10 for 20 (all homers) in those next 20 ABs, he'd still have a sub-.800 OPS. It's not about his overall numbers, it's about him being out for long enough that you wonder if he needs a "spring training" worth of AB to get his bat going. Timing, reps, etc. He did smack around lefties last year, so it's not that far fetched that he could do that again. I just read Martino's column and it has instilled in me extended sympathy for Jason. Ill give him four more at bats. All I ask for is one hit. Is that too fetched?

Zvon Aug 07 2012 05:13 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

OOO, I like that All-Star game logo for '13. Is it All-Star? Or All Star? Or just all star?

Zvon Aug 07 2012 05:15 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Niese looks like all business tonight.

Ceetar Aug 07 2012 05:20 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

It's All-Star, but it's also stupid. I hate dashes. And I think All Star makes more sense than far-fetched since fetched doesn't feel like a word. but what do I know, I've never been taught grammar. Hit for Murphy. can Hairston drive him in with 2o uts?

Ceetar Aug 07 2012 05:28 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

no. But it did take him 11 pitches to not drive him in, so there's that.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 05:29 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Damn. Nice catch.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 05:32 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

I like how they have included the bridge in the All-Star game logo. I was disappointed that it was removed for the 50th logo. They could have kept that in there.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 05:39 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

See, I'm down on Bay but I don't wanna hear him get booed. That's a shame. If I was there I wouldn't boo him until his fourth at-bat, if he should deserve it. I might not even boo. Maybe just groan real loud.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 06:14 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Gah, fat 3-2 curve ball to Lee results in an RBI single. And Stanton delivers the sac fly. Nice catch by Torres. 2-0 them.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 06:16 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Shity. Buck doubles in two more.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 06:29 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

hA! Niese was out. Ill take it. ComOn Tejada. Make it count.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2012 06:30 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Gotta ca$h in now.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2012 06:30 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Nope. Well good thing Jason Bay started off that inning.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 06:43 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

OO, way outta there.

Frayed Knot Aug 07 2012 06:43 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Seems like it's been a while since we've even seen Muffy pull a ball much less pull one that hard. And, no, "pull one that hard" is not a cue for FMan

Zvon Aug 07 2012 06:53 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Yay. Bay got the hit. Now I wouldnt boo him at all tonight.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2012 06:54 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

The 2-Out Magic is Back

Frayed Knot Aug 07 2012 06:55 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

This is turning into one slow-assed game.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2012 06:56 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

This has been a real brilliant pitching change by the Fish so far.

Fman99 Aug 07 2012 06:59 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Frayed Knot wrote: Seems like it's been a while since we've even seen Muffy pull a ball much less pull one that hard. And, no, "pull one that hard" is not a cue for FMan Too late, I'm already reaching for the napkins. And the bubble wrap (probably best you don't ask).

Ashie62 Aug 07 2012 07:19 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Geez, I didn't even know they were playing. Didnt miss much apparently.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 07:22 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

You're here for the come back. Btw, great opening of the IGT by Swan. Very entertaining.

Ashie62 Aug 07 2012 07:28 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Wow, Bay hitting .154

Ashie62 Aug 07 2012 07:29 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Swan Swan H wrote: Hello, everyone, this is Bob Murphy welcoming you to beautiful Citi Field for the first game of a three-game series as the New York Mets return home to face their division rivals, the Miami Marlins. It's perfect baseball weather tonight, folks. The temperature is a balmy 82 degrees with a light breeze, and there are just a few cumulus clouds up there in the sky as the sun begins to set. It should be a good one, and here with the lineups is my broadcast partner Gary Cohen. One of the highlights of the season, truly.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 07:33 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

I can't fault some for booing Bay tonight, tho he has met my hopes. He saw that curve, he recognized it, yet swung in a slap dash way that makes you think he was surprised.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2012 07:42 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Check out Acosta with the single-digit ERA. Pretty fancy-shmancy.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2012 07:44 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

They stick with Dunn and that keeps Valdy and Baxter either on the bench or at a disadvantage. Get ready for some red-hot Justin Turner action.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2012 07:47 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

And they bring in Bell. Gotta counter with Valdy, right?

Edgy MD Aug 07 2012 07:49 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Nope. Sticks with Turner. Don't give in, Terry!

Ceetar Aug 07 2012 07:49 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Edgy DC wrote: Nope. Sticks with Turner. Don't give in, Terry! Turner hits righties better. (but strikes out anyway)

Edgy MD Aug 07 2012 07:50 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Ptui!

Frayed Knot Aug 07 2012 07:51 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

It's RHBs what been wearing Heath out all year ... up until those two ABs anyway.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 07:51 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Blah.I wanted see Turner kaboom one and then pie himself. I don't think Shortys actually playing to win this one Edge. Hes just workin the team.

Edgy MD Aug 07 2012 07:58 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

I wanted to see Turner sit down like a good team player and hand his bat to a lefty.

Zvon Aug 07 2012 08:04 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

k, one more shot. Two meeslee runs to tie, 3 to win.. COMON GUYS!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2012 08:09 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

christ. come on Wright.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 07 2012 08:10 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

BOOOOOO

Zvon Aug 07 2012 08:10 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

gah

Fman99 Aug 07 2012 08:13 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Fucking hell, 1-2-3 in each of the last three innings. Way to fight to the end, there.

Ashie62 Aug 07 2012 08:39 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

The remainder of the season is dedicated to the Salvation Army.

Gwreck Aug 07 2012 09:12 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Made a rare trip out to Citi Field. Didn't get to try the steak sandwich, unfortunately. Terry Collins' stupid decisions make me at least 50% more frustrated when I witness them in person. Running it down tonight: 1. Not pinch-hitting for Niese with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 5th and the Mets down two. A defensible move, if you need to get some length out of your starting pitcher. Niese had 82 pitches at the time. The next inning, he throws only 13 more. Then Terry, in his infinite wisdom, removes Niese from the game. So, Terry, if he was only going to throw one more inning...why not pinch hit? Those three extra outs from Niese were that important that you squandered one of the Mets' best scoring opportunities? 2. It continues to baffle me that Bobby Parnell can only pitch one inning. He's effective...and then he's gone. 3. The aforementioned situation where Turner is allowed to bat despite having two excellent left-handed choices on the bench (Valdespin, Baxter).

Ceetar Aug 07 2012 09:16 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Gwreck wrote: 3. The aforementioned situation where Turner is allowed to bat despite having two excellent left-handed choices on the bench (Valdespin, Baxter). Righties have a .941 OPS against Bell this season. Turner has a .712 OPS in his career against righties and .605 against lefties.

Gwreck Aug 07 2012 09:30 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

A .712 OPS is not anything to get excited over. --- Bell's career splits show he is equally effective against lefties and righties. Do you have anything to suggest he's more effective against lefties other than a small sample size in a year where he's pitched badly overall?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 07 2012 10:29 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

What a stultifying game. Keep in mind, these teams that we're losing to have thrown in the towel on this year and cashed in short-term assets for futures.

Gwreck Aug 07 2012 11:12 PM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Wow. I am now 33.3% more depressed about tonight's loss. Seriously, I'm not being snarky or sarcastic here. In the back of my mind, I know that. But when you use that lens to view the game -- and consider that the Mets didn't make those same sort of trades -- it's maddening.

Fman99 Aug 08 2012 04:45 AM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Gwreck wrote: 1. Not pinch-hitting for Niese with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 5th and the Mets down two. A defensible move, if you need to get some length out of your starting pitcher. Niese had 82 pitches at the time. The next inning, he throws only 13 more. Then Terry, in his infinite wisdom, removes Niese from the game. So, Terry, if he was only going to throw one more inning...why not pinch hit? Those three extra outs from Niese were that important that you squandered one of the Mets' best scoring opportunities? Yep.

Edgy MD Aug 08 2012 04:57 AM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Yeah, I've written the ACCC, asking them to investigate Terry for anti-competitive behavior.

bmfc1 Aug 08 2012 06:28 AM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Gwreck wrote: 2. It continues to baffle me that Bobby Parnell can only pitch one inning. He's effective...and then he's gone. If an inning lasted for 6 outs, Parnell could get all 6. Something apparently happens between innings to his head.

Ceetar Aug 08 2012 06:49 AM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

bmfc1 wrote: Gwreck wrote: 2. It continues to baffle me that Bobby Parnell can only pitch one inning. He's effective...and then he's gone. If an inning lasted for 6 outs, Parnell could get all 6. Something apparently happens between innings to his head. They tried that with having Valdespin booting a couple of balls. ended up not working out.

HahnSolo Aug 08 2012 08:09 AM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

Not sure where Edgy's managerial strategy thread from early season is, but anyhow, with 2 outs and nobody on in the ninth, down two runs, and you have basically committed to PHing your next two batters with the lefties on your bench, don't you go Baxter first, then Jordanny? Me, I put Mr. 5-walks-in-5-PAs up there first, then go with the guy with the flair for the dramatic HR. Probably nitpicking Terry here, but I was sure thinking this while watching.

Ceetar Aug 08 2012 08:26 AM Re: IGT 8/7/2012 MIA @ NYM: Who ARE These Guys?

HahnSolo wrote: Not sure where Edgy's managerial strategy thread from early season is, but anyhow, with 2 outs and nobody on in the ninth, down two runs, and you have basically committed to PHing your next two batters with the lefties on your bench, don't you go Baxter first, then Jordanny? Me, I put Mr. 5-walks-in-5-PAs up there first, then go with the guy with the flair for the dramatic HR. Probably nitpicking Terry here, but I was sure thinking this while watching. I think I would've stuck with Hairston, but I'm not exactly Jordany's biggest fan.