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IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 06:34 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2012 06:45 AM

Preview: The Gossip Girls, a gossipy group of girls that gossip the gossip, head on out to Citi Field to watch today's Mets/Astros game after the girls discover that their cable provider no longer carries the network that broadcasts the Mets. Hijinx ensues.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 06:37 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Who are the only major leaguers who appeared in at least 250 games for both the Mets and the Astros? Who are the only major leaguer pitchers to have started at least 50 games for both the Mets and the Astros?

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 06:40 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Swan Swan H Aug 26 2012 06:51 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Staub is the easy one for batters. I don't think either Ryan or Scott started 50 for the Mets before they were Astros.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 06:54 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Swan Swan H wrote: Staub is the easy one for batters. Staub is the charter member of this club. Swan Swan H wrote: I don't think either Ryan or Scott started 50 for the Mets before they were Astros. They both did.

metsmarathon Aug 26 2012 06:57 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

[crossout:381z5ofp]roger cedeno...?[/crossout:381z5ofp]

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 07:00 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

metsmarathon wrote: [crossout]roger cedeno...?[/crossout] [crossout]Just one season with the 'Stros, so no.[/crossout]

Swan Swan H Aug 26 2012 07:06 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Kevin Bass?

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 07:14 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Swan Swan H wrote: Kevin Bass? Just one year with the Mets.

SteveJRogers Aug 26 2012 07:47 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Danny Heep?

DocTee Aug 26 2012 08:21 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Derek Bell? Richard Hidalgo?

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 08:31 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

SteveJRogers wrote: Danny Heep? No ..... DocTee wrote: Derek Bell? Richard Hidalgo? ... no and no.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 08:39 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 26 2012 08:41 AM

Today's Gossip Girl cast, in order of appearance: Talky Torres-8 Motor Mouth Murphy-4 Washer Woman Wright-5 Blabby Davis-3 Yada Yada Yada Duda-7 (a/k/a/ Dude Talks Like a Lady Duda) Gabby Tejada-6 Blah Blah Baxter-9 Shut Up Shoppach-2 Hot Air Hefner-1

Swan Swan H Aug 26 2012 08:40 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Just read a tweet by Rubin mentioning Kaz Matsui, and I am pretty sure he qualifies.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 08:43 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Swan Swan H wrote: Just read a tweet by Rubin mentioning Kaz Matsui, and I am pretty sure he qualifies. 255 Astros games; 239 Mets games; (that's 239 too many)

Swan Swan H Aug 26 2012 08:45 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Swan Swan H wrote: Just read a tweet by Rubin mentioning Kaz Matsui, and I am pretty sure he qualifies. 255 Astros games; 239 Mets games; (that's 239 too many) Wow. I'd have bet if he didn't qualify it was because he played too few in Houston. Those 239 seemed like a lot more, and I wasn't among the Kaz haters.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 08:47 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Swan Swan H wrote: Swan Swan H wrote: Just read a tweet by Rubin mentioning Kaz Matsui, and I am pretty sure he qualifies. 255 Astros games; 239 Mets games; (that's 239 too many) Wow. I'd have bet if he didn't qualify it was because he played too few in Houston. Those 239 seemed like a lot more, and I wasn't among the Kaz haters. Another former Mets 2b-man missed this list by one game (249 Mets games played, 250+ Astros games)

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 08:49 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

batmagadanleadoff wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: Just read a tweet by Rubin mentioning Kaz Matsui, and I am pretty sure he qualifies. 255 Astros games; 239 Mets games; (that's 239 too many) Wow. I'd have bet if he didn't qualify it was because he played too few in Houston. Those 239 seemed like a lot more, and I wasn't among the Kaz haters. Another former Mets 2b-man missed this list by one game (249 Mets games played, 250+ Astros games) OE -- 250+ Mets games; 249 Astros games.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 08:55 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

batmagadanleadoff wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: Just read a tweet by Rubin mentioning Kaz Matsui, and I am pretty sure he qualifies. 255 Astros games; 239 Mets games; (that's 239 too many) Wow. I'd have bet if he didn't qualify it was because he played too few in Houston. Those 239 seemed like a lot more, and I wasn't among the Kaz haters. Another former Mets 2b-man missed this list by one game (249 Mets games played, 250+ Astros games) OE -- 250+ Mets games; 249 Astros games.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 26 2012 10:09 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Jerry Grote?

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 10:45 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Jerry Grote? Only 103 games played with the Colts/Astros. The Colt .45s all rookie lineup from their 9/27/63 game against the Mets: the only time a Major League Baseball team started nine rookies. The Colt .45s' All-Rookie Team Back row: Brock Davis (LF), Aaron Pointer (RF), Jimmy Wynn (CF) Middle row: Glenn Vaughan (3B), Sonny Jackson (SS), Joe Morgan (2B), Rusty Staub (1B) Front row: Jay Dahl (P), Jerry Grote (C) http://www.astrosdaily.com/history/19630927/

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 10:49 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Best Mets/Astros trade ever (Mets POV) New York Mets traded Tom Parsons to the Houston Astros for Jerry Grote on October 19, 1965. Worst Mets/Astros trade ever (Mets POV) New York Mets traded Mike Scott to the Houston Astros for Danny Heep on December 10, 1982.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 11:03 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Lotsa future talent on those young Colts.

Ceetar Aug 26 2012 11:52 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Astros swinging early against Hefner, no score, 31 pitches through 3.

Ceetar Aug 26 2012 12:15 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Ike boom.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2012 12:37 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Another scintillating day of offense I see -- 13 half-innings, 4 hits.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2012 12:46 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

I fear the bullpen.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2012 12:55 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Hopefully Hefner makes the bullpen irrelevant.

PiggiesTomatoes Aug 26 2012 01:11 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Once again, ball finds the weak glove. Oh, fuck.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2012 01:14 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Sweet Jeebus on a popsicle stick. If Lucas Duda isn't in the American League next year, I'll be pissed.

Ceetar Aug 26 2012 01:21 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

without Duda the Mets are losing this game.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2012 01:27 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Without Duda, there isn't a runner on second to try to score on that play. Shoulda brought Bay in as a defensive replacement.

Ceetar Aug 26 2012 01:27 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Lefty Specialist wrote: Without Duda, there isn't a runner on second to try to score on that play. Shoulda brought Bay in as a defensive replacement. maybe. Bay's not exactly rangy either. Thole probably nabs the runner at second and it wouldn't have mattered.

PiggiesTomatoes Aug 26 2012 01:31 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

That was a nice ending to what could have been another tragic game.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2012 01:35 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Jeez, when you have to fight tooth and nail against the fracking Astros, you know you're in trouble.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 26 2012 01:35 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

IKE_A_BOOM!!!

MFS62 Aug 26 2012 01:45 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Books! Later

Ceetar Aug 26 2012 02:09 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2012 02:16 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

THOUGHTS ON THE GAME!!!! 1 - I believe that's the Mets first walk-off win since sometime in the Carter administration, although I'll have to check on that 2 - Ike has been the entire offense in two of the last three NYM wins. That 2R HR v Washington that they won 2-0 and now this one 3 - I had no problem letting Hefner bunt in the 8th and then try to close it out. Didn't work out is all 4 - Obviously even a mediocre throw from Shop-Vac gets Altuve stealing. 5 - But he makes up for it with the block of the plate!!!! Haven't seen one of those for a looooooong time, Met games or otherwise. 6 - Putting someone in for defense for Duda is a thought but his spot was also sked to hit 3rd that inning. You really want Bay there instead? 7 - The accurate throw by Duda makes all the difference there so he gets points for that and points for what's gotta be the first NYM OF assist in like 3 months 8 - Still would like to see it lower just to give the infield the option to cut it off (not that they would have done that here). Time is what matters on those throws, not distance. 9 - Parnell threw 18 pitches there in the 9th inning but I don't think had even one swing-and-miss. Not a great sign 10 - If we didn't score in the 9th with the 3-4-5 hitters up I was going to be in a very sour mood because I thought that was our best chance and maybe our last best chance. Bonus Thought!!!! - That was so much fun I'm giving the entire team the day off tomorrow!!!!

batmagadanleadoff Aug 26 2012 03:43 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Who are the only major leaguers who appeared in at least 250 games for both the Mets and the Astros? Who are the only major leaguer pitchers to have started at least 50 games for both the Mets and the Astros? The answers are: Rusty Staub Nolan Ryan Mike Scott Carl Everett Pete Harnisch Jeff Kent Ray Knight Jose Vizcaino and Tim Bogar, who I thought was the toughest of the answers, and who appeared on what has to be the oddest cover in the history of Mets scorecards.

Edgy MD Aug 26 2012 04:00 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Defensive replacement does his job and it don't matter where he hits. That gif ceetar posted looks like Davis brought his fists down on top of Murphy's head and the plate was too crowded for Murph to get out of the way.

Zvon Aug 26 2012 04:01 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Great performance by Hef. Bummer he didn't get the win. I would have had him in for the 9th, but if anyone reached then Ida pulled him. Shorty sticks with him a tad too long IMO. I know the pen sucks, and even figured theyd find a way to screw Hef out of a win (if we did it my way), tho he did get to dig that hole himself. Duda....he should have made that catch on the double. It wasn't an easy play but he was soooooo slow getting to it. You get leather on that you gotta pull it in. Props for the gun down at the plate. Great to get a walk off, and two homers from Davis. Good game with a tiny dose of suckage.

G-Fafif Aug 26 2012 06:40 PM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Statistics cannot measure Ike Davis's true value. But here's one: He has become the second Met to collect 20 home runs at Citi Field, trailing Mr. Wright's 30 in the young history of the ballpark. Top 10 Citi Field Mets HR Leaders 1. WRIGHT 30 2. DAVIS 20 3. Pagan 15 4. Beltran 14 5. DUDA 13 5. Reyes 13 7. MURPHY 10 8. HAIRSTON 9 8. BAY 9 8. Francoeur 9

Mr. Met Puppet Guy Aug 27 2012 07:33 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Well, Mr. Met, it sure is nice to come into Monday morning feeling like like a winner again. It's been a long time. What's that? Yeah, I know it was the Astros. Would you give a guy a break?

Ceetar Aug 27 2012 07:36 AM Re: IGT 8/26 Hou @ NYM: Unwatchable Still

Mets will go 93 hours+ without losing a game for the first time in a while. edit: late June in LA.