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IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Fman99 Apr 22 2013 04:38 AM

Kershaw vs Niese. My prediction? PAIN.

Ceetar Apr 22 2013 09:52 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

This series offers a free ticket if your birthday falls on a non-game day, which mine does (being in March) so i'm gonna go for free..well, for the roundtrip cost of a 7train ride from Times Square anyway.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 22 2013 09:54 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

You should really stick it to The Man and ride your bike there.

Mets – Willets Point Apr 22 2013 09:55 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Fman99 wrote: Kershaw vs Niese. My prediction? PAIN.

Ceetar Apr 22 2013 09:55 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: You should really stick it to The Man and ride your bike there. I should! except I don't own a bike. I could buy a bike and ride over there. I haven't ridden a bike in years, I'm sure the Midtown->Flushing route is a piece of cake right?

Gwreck Apr 22 2013 11:04 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

I'm sure the Midtown->Flushing route is a piece of cake right? Actually, yes, there are good bike routes from the 59th Street Bridge that take you right to the ballpark.

Centerfield Apr 22 2013 12:24 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Ceetar wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: You should really stick it to The Man and ride your bike there. I should! except I don't own a bike. I could buy a bike and ride over there. I haven't ridden a bike in years, I'm sure the Midtown->Flushing route is a piece of cake right? You could borrow Seo's bike.

Ceetar Apr 22 2013 12:56 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Centerfield wrote: Ceetar wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: You should really stick it to The Man and ride your bike there. I should! except I don't own a bike. I could buy a bike and ride over there. I haven't ridden a bike in years, I'm sure the Midtown->Flushing route is a piece of cake right? You could borrow Seo's bike. no, he should come to the game too.

Ceetar Apr 23 2013 08:20 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

So perhaps Lagares' debut. (950?) Terry does like to throw guys right into the fire after all.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 08:28 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Does he? I haven't really gleaned such a pattern from him.

Ceetar Apr 23 2013 08:40 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Edgy MD wrote: Does he? I haven't really gleaned such a pattern from him. I could be imagining it, but especially with relievers it seems like he tries to get them right out there. Not sure Juan will start, but I bet he's the first righty PH off the bench.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 23 2013 08:42 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Ceetar wrote: I could be imagining it, but especially with relievers it seems like he tries to get them right out there. That's because he seems to use every relief pitcher in every game.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 08:51 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Yeah, relievers often come up because fresh arms are needed.

Ceetar Apr 23 2013 09:01 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Edgy MD wrote: Yeah, relievers often come up because fresh arms are needed. all callups are often because they're needed. I don't have the time now to check on this, but I did look up Lutz, who was the first pinch hitter used on the day he was added to the roster.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 09:03 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Relievers are often called up because they are needed with immediate urgency. Backup outfielders are typically not.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 09:05 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

I don't have the time now to check on this, but I did look up Lutz, who was the first pinch hitter used on the day he was added to the roster. Which is certainly different than getting them right out there.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 23 2013 09:23 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

It hasn't been confirmed that Lagares is being promoted; Adam Rubin can still end up with egg on his face. But if so, I'd question the idea of bringing up a guy who's thriving in AAA to sit on the bench in the big leagues, unless it's for a short stint. If he's considered a prospect (and I think he is) he should play. Duda has been doing well, so he should continue to play frequently, but Lagares should be able to steal enough time from Byrd, Cowgill, Nieuwenhuis, and Valdespin to play at least three out of every four games.

Ceetar Apr 23 2013 09:40 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Benjamin Grimm wrote: It hasn't been confirmed that Lagares is being promoted; Adam Rubin can still end up with egg on his face. But if so, I'd question the idea of bringing up a guy who's thriving in AAA to sit on the bench in the big leagues, unless it's for a short stint. If he's considered a prospect (and I think he is) he should play. Duda has been doing well, so he should continue to play frequently, but Lagares should be able to steal enough time from Byrd, Cowgill, Nieuwenhuis, and Valdespin to play at least three out of every four games. Nieuwenhuis was considered a prospect too and is now languishing. That's what comes from 6 outfielders, 5 of who are competing for jobs.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 23 2013 09:45 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

But there are more in-between steps for Nieuwenhuis. He didn't go from hitting .346 (and slugging .551) in AAA to sitting on the Mets bench. In the last year, he pretty much played his way out of a starting position. If Lagares were to come out of the Vegas outfield to sit on the New York bench, that would be a different thing, and a mistake, unless it's just for a short period.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 03:20 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Ruben back at leadoff tonight.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 03:25 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

[list=1:2o40l8np][*:2o40l8np]Tejada,ss[/*:m:2o40l8np] [*:2o40l8np]Murphy, 2b[/*:m:2o40l8np] [*:2o40l8np]Wright, 3b[/*:m:2o40l8np] [*:2o40l8np]Buckles, c[/*:m:2o40l8np] [*:2o40l8np]Byrd, rf[/*:m:2o40l8np] [*:2o40l8np]Duda, lf[/*:m:2o40l8np] [*:2o40l8np]Turner, 1b[/*:m:2o40l8np] [*:2o40l8np]Cowpie, cf[/*:m:2o40l8np] [*:2o40l8np]Niese, sp[/*:m:2o40l8np][/list:o:2o40l8np]

Ashie62 Apr 23 2013 03:56 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Who is Juan Lagares?

Zvon Apr 23 2013 05:32 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Find that strikezone Jonny. Wow, I could hear Ethier jawin with the ump like hes mic'd.

Ashie62 Apr 23 2013 05:43 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

3 walks in one inning Niese?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 23 2013 05:54 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

This should help our rotation problems. Now I know my Ellises from each other-- there's AJ with the OBP, and then there's Fucking Mark.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 05:55 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Niese is knocked outta the game by a batted ball off his foot. Gah.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 06:04 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Keith on Ellis almost getting caught of second. What's Ellis thinking? That's a fly ball! That's a can of DelMonte out there!

Zvon Apr 23 2013 06:05 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Great catch by Tejeda :)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 23 2013 06:13 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Nice walk, Bobby.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 06:16 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Another great 3-2 at-bat by Tejada.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 06:19 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Good hitting, good baserunning. Let's score Tejada now.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 06:20 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Murphy brings home Carson. Well done. Tie game.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 06:22 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Nice hitting Mr Captain Wright.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 06:22 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Mets = America.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 23 2013 06:27 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Robert Carson, firestarter. And of COURSE Byrd swings first pitch, then ends up grounding out.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 06:28 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Sorry not to capitalize on the bases loaded, but how many two-run rallies begin with two outs, bases empty and a pitcher at the plate who has never batted in the big leagues?

TransMonk Apr 23 2013 06:28 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Edgy MD wrote: Sorry not to capitalize on the bases loaded, but how many two-run rallies begin with two outs, bases empty and a pitcher at the plate who has never batted in the big leagues? Took the words out of my mouth. I've never seen that before.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 23 2013 06:29 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

X-rays negative on the contused Niese, as per Guys.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 06:32 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Jumpey throwey! See! Murph can do it too!

Gwreck Apr 23 2013 06:32 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Go put your head down and sit in the corner, Keith. You need a fifteen minute timeout.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 23 2013 06:33 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

PSA for our TV announcers, who seem dead set on murdering me via words: the jumpthrow existed before Derek Jeter, and will exist long after Jeter, who doesn't even do it so great.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 06:33 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Our infield defense is awesome.

Gwreck Apr 23 2013 06:36 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: PSA for our TV announcers, who seem dead set on murdering me via words: I vote with my remote. Goodbye Keith. Hello, Howie and Josh.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 06:38 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

OMG. U see that curve ball to Duda? Thats sick shit he's got there.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 06:40 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

That one curve ball almost paused before it snapped, like Kerhsaw does.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 06:50 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

The ol' "little guy hits his first home run of the season" trick.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 06:51 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Atchison. Absolutely makes me think: "Everything's going to be OK. That's my dad they put into the game."

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 06:53 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Yay, Dad!!

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 07:01 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Murphy is playing some great baseball. Good condition, too, I think.

Frayed Knot Apr 23 2013 07:02 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Yeah, nice work by Atchison but I'm not quite sure that I saw the point in taking out Carson with just one out to go in the inning and the pitcher's spot due to lead off the next half. Now both are spent and there's still four innings (or more) to get through.

Fman99 Apr 23 2013 07:06 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Fman99 wrote: Kershaw vs Niese. My prediction? PAIN. Sorry to Niese's ankle for this prediction.

Frayed Knot Apr 23 2013 07:10 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Fman99 wrote: Fman99 wrote: Kershaw vs Niese. My prediction? PAIN. Sorry to Niese's ankle for this prediction. Yeah, be more specific next time.

Frayed Knot Apr 23 2013 07:14 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Edgy MD wrote: Murphy is playing some great baseball. One debate that hasn't even come up lately is the whole 'can Murph hack it at 2B?' question. That one has kind of quietly been answered in the affirmative. I don't know that he'll ever be great there, but he's certainly been good enough and if this offensive start is going to be something like his norm than he'll be more than good enough.

Frayed Knot Apr 23 2013 07:17 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: Yeah, nice work by Atchison but I'm not quite sure that I saw the point in taking out Carson with just one out to go in the inning and the pitcher's spot due to lead off the next half. Now both are spent and there's still four innings (or more) to get through. OK, so it turns out Lagares was hitting for someone else and not Atchinson so my above point is less apt, but Carson had still retired 6 of 7 prior to being yanked and had 2-out and none-on.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 23 2013 07:19 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Good job, Coach.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 23 2013 07:21 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Frayed Knot wrote: OK, so it turns out Lagares was hitting for someone else and not Atchinson so my above point is less apt, but Carson had still retired 6 of 7 prior to being yanked and had 2-out and none-on. It was a double-switch.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 07:28 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Good job, Coach. Coach once told a story about getting hit by pitches. Does anyone remember this? It was freakin hilarious. I only remember the last line and how much it cracked me up.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 07:33 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

OOO, Lyon snappin off some curves too.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 07:41 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Always odd to see 14 on a Dodger.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 07:42 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Elllis gets the hanger. Boohiss.

Fman99 Apr 23 2013 07:43 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Fuck you, Mark and/or AJ Ellis.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 23 2013 07:44 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Two walks to batters he had no business walking, and a hanger with two strikes? Now, THERE's the Brandon Lyon I remember from waybackwhen.

TransMonk Apr 23 2013 07:46 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Mark Ellis? C'mon!

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 07:47 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

I thought it was some bearded son of Randy Quaid out there.

Fman99 Apr 23 2013 07:53 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Welcome to the big leagues, kid.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 07:56 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

TransMonk wrote: Mark Ellis? C'mon! The ol' "little guy hits his first two home runs of the season" trick. Lagares with his 1st ML hit. Woohoo.

Edgy MD Apr 23 2013 08:11 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Zvon wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Good job, Coach. Coach once told a story about getting hit by pitches. Does anyone remember this? It was freakin hilarious. I only remember the last line and how much it cracked me up. Sure, he used injuries to curry favor with women. If he saw a girl he liked, he'd lean into a pitch and win her sympathy. One time, he wasn't in the game, and wanted to make an impression so he fell down the dugout steps. And... AJ Ellis puts a cherry on it.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 08:17 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Edgy MD wrote: Zvon wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Good job, Coach. Coach once told a story about getting hit by pitches. Does anyone remember this? It was freakin hilarious. I only remember the last line and how much it cracked me up. Sure, he used injuries to curry favor with women. If he saw a girl he liked, he'd lean into a pitch and win her sympathy. One time, he wasn't in the game, and wanted to make an impression so he fell down the dugout steps. And... AJ Ellis puts a cherry on it. He and Danson (I think) were talking about how Coach was known for being hit by pitches. I don't know if they were talking about a record, like 'in a game' or a season, but there was something about his last at bat. Don't remember exactly what was said but Ted says something to the effect the last pitch wasn't easy to get hit by, and Coach said, "Yea, I had to dive for that one."

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 23 2013 08:29 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Two walks to batters he had no business walking, and a hanger with two strikes? Now, THERE's the Brandon Lyon I remember from waybackwhen. This is the problem with all Met relievers (and about half their starters). Too many walks, too little execution. I don't think Josh Edgy has got the LH hitting guy he was meant to get out all year.

Zvon Apr 23 2013 08:46 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

This was one shitty game. BOOOOOOO!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 23 2013 08:50 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

The 2 big moments in this one were when Kershaw froze Buck, and when Lyon walked Uribe.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 23 2013 09:11 PM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

You have to work to walk Juan Uribe.

Edgy MD Apr 24 2013 05:47 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

It's the Curse of Laffey.

Ceetar Apr 24 2013 08:01 AM Re: IGT 4/23 Dodgas at Mets

Brisket Sandwich (delicious), cornbread. That's Kevin! Careful of the lower rows of section 131, the high-numbered seats.