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IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 06:52 AM

1:10 first pitch -- so we're gettin' the pain over early today. Most notable thing about today is the ML debut of Collin McHugh (must be Italian) I hope he can hit. Tyler Chatwood is the opposing pitcher who I think is the same guy who hit the game-winning bucket for Hickory HS in the Indiana state hoops championship. In the baseball part of his life he's made just 4 starts this season and has an ERA of 5-1/2 and a WHiP of 1.63 ... IOW, we're dead. Over/Under on bunt plays screwed up = 2.5

Swan Swan H Aug 23 2012 08:13 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

More shuffling of deck chairs: Valdespin CF Murphy 2B Wright 3B Davis 1B Hairston LF Baxter RF Tejada SS Thole C McHugh RHP

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 23 2012 08:48 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I got excited when I set the DVR to record the game, because I saw what I thought was a live Mets Fast-Forward in that slot, and thought, "They can cut out the middleman? Why don't they do this for EVERY game?"

MFS62 Aug 23 2012 09:08 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: Over/Under on bunt plays screwed up = 2.5 Is that Mets on defense, Mets on offense, or combined? Later

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 09:58 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Gabby Douglas in the house today.

Ceetar Aug 23 2012 10:01 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Edgy DC wrote: Gabby Douglas in the house today. 8th inning 'guy' or bat off bench?

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 10:02 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Mets are 3-0 on Thursdays this month, with 23 of their sixty runs on the day that gives children far to go. It's been the hump day that the team finally says "Enough bullshit this week," before tanking the weekend away as well. A confluence of Gabby and Thursday and Morrissey McHugh. Get your money down on the Mets today, folks.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 10:07 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

She's from Tide Territory, right?

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 10:31 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Other beat writers supress laughs as Gabby fields question about Wright intimidation campaign from Megdal.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 11:14 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

PLAY BALL!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2012 11:16 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

McHugh getting first big league squeeze, but gets a Big Whiff

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 11:18 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Not the attendance hoped for at ceremonial first pitch.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 11:19 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

McHugh pitches out of a scoring situation in the first. Nice.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 11:20 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

A few big Ks. Welcome to the bigs Collin.

Mets – Willets Point Aug 23 2012 11:23 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Rally music for today's game. [youtube:3dub2sqf]xfoFSTf6jw0[/youtube:3dub2sqf]

Zvon Aug 23 2012 11:25 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

If Valde don't steal at some point here I see no reason for him being at the top of the order.

Ceetar Aug 23 2012 11:26 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Zvon wrote: If Valde don't steal at some point here I see no reason for him being at the top of the order. even if he does steal I don't see a reason. of course, that was the first game-starting walk for the Mets in 50 games.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 11:27 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

How long has he been our leadoff batter? Like six minutes? OE: It's his second game there.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 11:27 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

That would not have been the point for me, but nice, he makes it as Muffy wuffs.

Swan Swan H Aug 23 2012 11:28 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Edgy DC wrote: How long has he been our leadoff batter? Like six minutes? That should be more than enough time to formulate a permanent opinion.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 11:30 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Ceetar wrote: Zvon wrote: If Valde don't steal at some point here I see no reason for him being at the top of the order. even if he does steal I don't see a reason. of course, that was the first game-starting walk for the Mets in 50 games. The reason for me would be to see if he can do what a lead off hitter should be able to do. I don't like him in that spot in any case. But this is the time for Shorty to take a look at things for the future.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 11:34 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Valdespin has reached base 45 times and stolen seven bases. Ruben Tejada has reached base 124 times and stolen one. Let's keep the horses in the barn.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 23 2012 11:35 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Leadoff runner, stranded, to a pitcher who let up 10 runners in 4 innings' work last time out? This is your team.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 11:37 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Leadoff runner, stranded, to a pitcher who let up 10 runners in 4 innings' work last time out? And once again because no one could get the ball out of the infield (OK, the last out was technically to LF but it was shallow enough to be caught by the SS)

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 11:39 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

MFS62 wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Over/Under on bunt plays screwed up = 2.5 Is that Mets on defense, Mets on offense, or combined? 2.5 if strictly defense. The line for defense + offense is 3.5 The Rox bunted with the 2nd batter of the game and Ike tried to mess it up but bucked the recent rend by recovering in time.

Swan Swan H Aug 23 2012 11:43 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

McQ is the poo thru two. Woo hoo!

Zvon Aug 23 2012 11:53 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

ComOn Baxter! You should know better than that.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 23 2012 11:53 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Forced at second on a bloop base hit to right, directly in front of the runner? This is your team.

Swan Swan H Aug 23 2012 11:53 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Do they make Mets players spin around on a bat before they let them loose on the bases?

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 12:00 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

And inning 2 features 2 hits, a walk, a stolen base ... and, of course, no runs.

HahnSolo Aug 23 2012 12:01 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: And inning 2 features 2 hits, a walk, a stolen base ... and, of course, no runs. Technically only one hit, but yup, this is our team.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 12:01 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Great throw Josh. He was safe, but still.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 12:01 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Collin's missing high.

Swan Swan H Aug 23 2012 12:05 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

DJ LeMahieu, who spins the Reggaeton every Saturday at Club Colorado, is gunned down by Thole, who is clearly responding to the competition of Kelly Shoppach.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 12:06 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

So far I like what I see from Collin McHugh.

Swan Swan H Aug 23 2012 12:08 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

That's the kind of on-base machine we need in the leadoff slot.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2012 12:09 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Valdy caught stealing. Are we happy now?

Zvon Aug 23 2012 12:09 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Nice stroke Valde, nice hit. I don't care what he does today I don't like him at lead off. Watch him go 5-5 w/a walk and 5 stolen bases. GAH! Okay, maybe only 4 stolen bases.

Ceetar Aug 23 2012 12:15 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Valdy caught stealing. Are we happy now? certainly not surprised. I don't think there's one thing I like about Valdespin's game.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 12:16 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

And inning three clocks in with two more hits and a walk ... but, of course, no runs. From now on I'll just say "Ditto"

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 12:17 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Edgy DC wrote: Collin's missing high. At least he's not high and missing.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 12:19 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Edgy DC wrote: She's from Tide Territory, right? Richmond, I think. The real important topic, of course, is whether the black women watching and attending approve of her hair.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 23 2012 12:21 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Holy hell, if CitiField's soda machine carbonation mechanisms go awry, they can just plug in Gabby Douglas and not lose a step; that is one bubbly little lady-- like Retton concentrate.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 12:27 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy DC wrote: She's from Tide Territory, right? Richmond, I think. The real important topic, of course, is whether the black women watching and attending approve of her hair. Not much to worry about. I mean, sheesh, t's hard enough to get the core demographic of fat white dudes out to Citi.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 12:28 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Edgy DC wrote: Edgy DC wrote: She's from Tide Territory, right? Richmond, I think. The real important topic, of course, is whether the black women watching and attending approve of her hair. Not much to worry about. I mean, sheesh, t's hard enough to get the core demographic of fat white dudes out to Citi. So you're saying that the black, female demo at CF consists of 'Nique and maybe a few others at most?

Mets – Willets Point Aug 23 2012 12:30 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Holy hell, if CitiField's soda machine carbonation mechanisms go awry, they can just plug in Gabby Douglas and not lose a step; that is one bubbly little lady-- like Retton concentrate. Finally someone with whom Wright can share his wildly enthusiastic view of life.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 12:35 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Ceetar wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Valdy caught stealing. Are we happy now? certainly not surprised. I don't think there's one thing I like about Valdespin's game. I'm crazy about ninth-inning pinch-hit homers.

Ceetar Aug 23 2012 12:37 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Edgy DC wrote: Ceetar wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Valdy caught stealing. Are we happy now? certainly not surprised. I don't think there's one thing I like about Valdespin's game. I'm crazy about ninth-inning pinch-hit homers. Is that one of the 5-tools? Mets squander a Baxter walk in this one, but clear pitcher.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 12:37 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Mets – Willets Point wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Holy hell, if CitiField's soda machine carbonation mechanisms go awry, they can just plug in Gabby Douglas and not lose a step; that is one bubbly little lady-- like Retton concentrate. Finally someone with whom Wright can share his wildly enthusiastic view of life. And Tidewater roots. She's a Virginia Beacher.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 23 2012 12:40 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Three leadoff baserunners-- and 8 total runners-- in four innings, two dumb basepath outs... and not one run? This is your team.

Swan Swan H Aug 23 2012 12:42 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Three leadoff baserunners-- and 8 total runners-- in four innings, two dumb basepath outs... and not one run? This is your team. If only Valdespin could get some help from the rest of these wankers....

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 23 2012 12:44 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

McHugh, though? Looks fantastic. Great-looking blog AND a nice tumbler... who'da thunk it?

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 12:46 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: McHugh, though? Looks fantastic. Great-looking blog AND a nice tumbler, to boot. Sure, but there's only so long we can depend on shut-outs from 1st timers. Eventually we're going to have to score an actual run. Or maybe even two. And then the pen will come in so we'll need four or five more.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 12:50 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

FAIL! Jeeze, at least keep it away from the pitcher Valdespunt. Now that non bunt hit from Muffy was a perfectly placed....non bunt.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 12:52 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: McHugh, though? Looks fantastic. Great-looking blog AND a nice tumbler... who'da thunk it? I discovered him.

seawolf17 Aug 23 2012 12:53 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

By "nice tumbler," I'm assuming you meant Gabby Douglas again.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 12:56 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I like that Ike is not swinging at shit today. Walk like a man.

sharpie Aug 23 2012 12:56 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I knew the father of the Rockies pitcher, Ottavino. He was involved in the youth baseball league I coached in.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 01:12 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Note that Baxt wasn't pinch-hit for against the lefty.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 01:13 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Last inning for Coalhouse. Make it count.

Ceetar Aug 23 2012 01:13 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Edgy DC wrote: Note that Baxt wasn't pinch-hit for against the lefty. next time maybe.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 01:15 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

That extends Rex Brothers scoreless streak against us in this series to like 15 innings I think. Of course this crew would have trouble hitting Joyce Brothers.

MFS62 Aug 23 2012 01:21 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: Of course this crew would have trouble hitting Joyce Brothers. Would they? That's the $64,000 Question. Later

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 01:23 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 23 2012 01:23 PM

Memo to Offense: Get the kid some friggin runs NOW!!!! or you're going to make his mother cry.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 01:23 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I love you McHugh

Lefty Specialist Aug 23 2012 01:24 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

A great performance and you know these bastids are gonna waste it.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 01:26 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Lefty Specialist wrote: A great performance and you know these bastids are gonna waste it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2012 01:26 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

We gotta get this kid a W

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 01:26 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

No way! Mets rock on Thursdays!

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 01:27 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Don't bunt, JV. I DON'T CARE WHAT THE SIGN SAYS!

Zvon Aug 23 2012 01:34 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

LETS GO IKE!

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 01:34 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Cripes, two outs down and they walk Sugar. Only Met rook to fan more in his debut --- Harvey.

Fman99 Aug 23 2012 01:38 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Great day for baseball at Citi Field. Would love to see some Met take one deep the way Fboy did on the kids' tee in right center. Good to see G-fafif, themetfairy and SJR here today. Thanks for the beer Steve!

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 01:39 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

GAME OVER

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2012 01:40 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Jesus H., same script every day. Reminds me of the 4-game series with SD where we lost every game 2-1.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 01:42 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

The 7th inning, just in case you missed it, didn't merely feature a lead-off runner stranded but, once again, he was stranded because nothing came remotely close to getting out of the infield. Weak K - Weak grounder - Weak Pop-up

Zvon Aug 23 2012 01:44 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Fman99 wrote: Great day for baseball at Citi Field. Would love to see some Met take one deep the way Fboy did on the kids' tee in right center. He counts as a Met.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2012 01:48 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Zvon's not slumping.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 01:49 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I guess I knew that the pen would give up a run asap.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 01:52 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I was afk for the Colvin triple. Just saw it on replay. DAMN! That was very catchable.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 01:53 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Know what else is very catchable? The Rockies are very catchable.

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 02:00 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Time for a little glory, Thole.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 02:01 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Good news: Tying run on 2nd Bad news: Josh Thole

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 02:02 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Or three and done. That's good, too. Ptui.

Lefty Specialist Aug 23 2012 02:02 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: Good news: Tying run on 2nd Bad news: Josh Thole Bad news wins.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 02:02 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

The only reason Thole K'd on 3 pitches is that he's yet to figure out a way to K on just 2 Another game, another day without a ball leaving the IF off Thole's bat

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 02:06 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

So it looks like Matt Belisle in for the 9th - against probably Turner, Valdespin & Murphy ... of course if Rauch gives up a 6-spot right now then all bets are off

Zvon Aug 23 2012 02:14 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2012 02:16 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Tyrna leadoff 1B

Zvon Aug 23 2012 02:17 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Bunt here Edge?

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 02:17 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

DON'T BUNT!!!!

Edgy MD Aug 23 2012 02:18 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Don't bunt no more, JV. For pity's sake!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2012 02:18 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

He bunted.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 02:19 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: He bunted. He did. I saw that too.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2012 02:20 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Muffy flies out, down to last out and they'll walk Wright probably

Benjamin Grimm Aug 23 2012 02:21 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I don't think it's advisable to play for a tie when you only score one run per month.

Zvon Aug 23 2012 02:21 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Crap. As he popped up I heard Muff yell "DAMMIT!" from here.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2012 02:21 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I don't think it's advisable to play for a tie when you only score one run per month. right. stoopit Mets

Zvon Aug 23 2012 02:22 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

k, Im both speechless and imageless.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 02:23 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Even with two balls out of the infield (for I think the first time today) they once again strand a leadoff runner

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 23 2012 02:26 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Lost count. Was that five or six leadoff runners stranded?

Zvon Aug 23 2012 02:29 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Lost count. Was that five or six leadoff runners stranded? Five.

Frayed Knot Aug 23 2012 03:14 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Lost count. Was that five or six leadoff runners stranded? How many lead-off runners were stranded? -- All of them.

Mets – Willets Point Aug 23 2012 03:20 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Kind of getting tired of seeing the Mets' fill-in-the-blank updates on Facebook: {Nice accomplishment by individual Met player} as Mets fall to {name of opposing team}.

themetfairy Aug 23 2012 08:37 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

An impressive Major League debut marred by lack of run support -

Fman99 Aug 23 2012 08:48 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Zvon wrote: Fman99 wrote: Great day for baseball at Citi Field. Would love to see some Met take one deep the way Fboy did on the kids' tee in right center. He counts as a Met. This is a thing of beauty. I will be sure Fboy sees it tomorrow.

Ashie62 Aug 23 2012 08:49 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Lost count. Was that five or six leadoff runners stranded? But they will score next season..

Ashie62 Aug 23 2012 08:53 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Lowest attendance since Citi opened 22 plus

Fman99 Aug 23 2012 09:04 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Noticed plenty of good seats out there for the taking. Two plays stood out -- the Baxter gaffe on the bases, and Valdespin badly misplaying that ball in center. From our vantage point, in the Promenade and behind the plate, we could tell right away that he was blowing it in real time.

Fman99 Aug 23 2012 09:14 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Two things I saw in section 514 today that you don't normally see. 1. A woman (at left, in grey) carrying a 1987 era cell phone AND a man's wallet in her ample sized brassiere. 2. An obese man talking to a Mr. Met hand puppet during tense moments of the game, which then responded to him with hand puppet appropriate arm gesturing.

Ashie62 Aug 23 2012 09:15 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Fman99 wrote: Fman99 wrote: Great day for baseball at Citi Field. Would love to see some Met take one deep the way Fboy did on the kids' tee in right center. He counts as a Met. This is a thing of beauty. I will be sure Fboy sees it tomorrow. Awesome!!!

themetfairy Aug 23 2012 09:29 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Fman99 wrote: Two things I saw in section 514 today that you don't normally see. 1. A woman (at left, in grey) carrying a 1987 era cell phone AND a man's wallet in her ample sized brassiere. 2. An obese man talking to a Mr. Met hand puppet during tense moments of the game, which then responded to him with hand puppet appropriate arm gesturing. OMG - How amazinly horrible!

Edgy MD Aug 24 2012 07:05 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Wow, that's the sort of hard-core unemployable maniac attending on third-hand tickets that you ran into at Art Howe games.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 24 2012 07:09 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

He looks like the prototypical comic book store employee.

Frayed Knot Aug 24 2012 07:22 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I think the hand-puppet thing is actually kind of funny. Sure it carries with it the possibility of getting pretty creepy pretty quickly, but whatthehell. The less said about the woman, however, the better.

HahnSolo Aug 24 2012 08:14 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I'm getting a creepy "Anthony Hopkins in the movie Magic" vibe from Met hand puppet guy.

Edgy MD Aug 24 2012 08:40 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

I like how worried Mr. Met looks.

bmfc1 Aug 24 2012 08:43 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Zvon's work on the picture of Fboy was fantastic. It deserves a prominent place on the Fman refrigerator.

seawolf17 Aug 24 2012 08:47 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

That would be the frefrigerator.

bmfc1 Aug 24 2012 08:48 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Well done, seawolf17!

Edgy MD Aug 24 2012 08:55 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Any objection if I repost the fanpic?

Mets – Willets Point Aug 24 2012 11:12 AM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

The man talking to the Mr. Met hand puppet may either be creepy or endearing, but I'm going to go with awesome.

Fman99 Aug 24 2012 08:25 PM Re: IGT 8/23/12 -- Rockies @ Mets

Edgy DC wrote: Any objection if I repost the fanpic? None from me. Everything in this thread smacks of awesomeness. Except, of course, the Mets taking a big shit in the batters' boxes.