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IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Fman99 Apr 28 2013 07:10 PM

Matt Harvey vs Jose Fernandez. May the best Mets win.

batmagadanleadoff Apr 28 2013 07:45 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

"Harvey? Haaaaarvey? Oooooh."

sharpie Apr 29 2013 02:00 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

It's a No Wright Night Mike Baxter RF, Justin Turner 3B, Daniel Murphy 2B, John Buck C, Lucas Duda LF, Ike Davis 1B, Ruben Tejada SS, Jordany Valdespin CF, Matt Harvey P

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 02:14 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Any word on what's up with that? (Wright did foul a ball off his foot.) OE: Adam Rubin wrote: David Wright has a stiff neck.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 05:10 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 05:19 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon Apr 29 2013 05:22 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Duda, your bat on the ball, hit anywhere, would have been big.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 05:27 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Pfeh.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 05:29 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Buck Ks too. Second and third, 1 out. Opportunity squandered in the first.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 05:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Harvey makes a fool of Stanton there. Niiiiiice.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 05:40 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Great analysis of Davis's swing problems by Mex. He should do more of those breakdowns like that. Some people do those and youre all, yea, whatever. But Keith makes all great points. When he does it I listen.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 05:48 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Marlns broadcaster on Harvey: "I've been doing some reading and a lot of scouts describe his slider as Carlton-esque." I'm saying boo... but who compares a righthander to a lefthander, especially with regard to breaking pitches? "I've been talking to the Mets management about Harvey and what they speak about isn't what kind of pitcher he is, but what kind of person he is. Hard worker. Great teammate... ." Wow! Nobody used the word "douchey"? Seriously, though, he's struck out three of the last four and almost looks bored out there.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 05:57 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Harvey not on his game so far tonight, but still holds em scoreless. I want to enjoy these types of games as much as when he's on, so get to scoring Mets. He looks distracted or something tonight. Not as intense.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 05:58 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

It's sometimes hard to stay focused in a mausoleum of a stadium. Fun at-bat against Fernandez, though.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 06:01 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

"Jose Fernandez escaped Cuba amid a hail of gunfire. It was his fourth attempt. He saved his mother who fell into the ocean." How much of that are you wont to believe?

Zvon Apr 29 2013 06:02 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD wrote: It's sometimes hard to stay focused in a mausoleum of a stadium. Fun at-bat against Fernandez, though. If eight pitches to get a pitcher out is fun for Matt, then yes.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 06:04 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD wrote: "Jose Fernandez escaped Cuba amid a hail of gunfire. It was his fourth attempt. He saved his mother who fell into the ocean." How much of that are you wont to believe? That the word ocean was involved.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 06:08 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon wrote: Edgy MD wrote: It's sometimes hard to stay focused in a mausoleum of a stadium. Fun at-bat against Fernandez, though. If eight pitches to get a pitcher out is fun for Matt, then yes. Fun for fans. All eight of them.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 06:14 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Big DP. The run scores but thats no biggy. We are gonna score a run, right?

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 06:15 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon wrote: Big DP. The run scores but thats no biggy. We are gonna score a run, right? Eventually.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 06:23 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Buck! Shit, that was a good pitch!

Zvon Apr 29 2013 06:23 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 29 2013 06:28 PM

Big DP. The run scores but thats no biggy. We are gonna score a run, right? Eventually. You are correct sir! Ties a Met record for homers in April. oe:forgot to shrink that one, sorry.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 06:23 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Wow, he hit a dolphin.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 06:24 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Buck deposits one into the big Pachinko machine in left-center. 2-1 Mets.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 06:33 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I love what Bucks been doing but I do expect a big fall off at some point. Wouldn't it be amazin if he kept it up? Even after his start 20+ would make me happy.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 06:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Matt, please don't be one a those give it right back guys.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 06:46 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

90 pitches through four innings, looks like several of Harvey's friends will be joining him on the mound shortly.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 06:46 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Lead off double and then he Ks two in a row (huge), walks one, regroups after a mound visit and gets out of it with a K of Fernandez. GJ Matt!

Ceetar Apr 29 2013 06:49 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon wrote: I love what Bucks been doing but I do expect a big fall off at some point. Wouldn't it be amazin if he kept it up? Even after his start 20+ would make me happy. oh, he's already fallen off. He's been the occasional hit it real hard guy for at least a week. down to 5th best catcher by OPS in the majors.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 06:50 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Fernandez batted for himself and yet is outta the game for the top of the 5th. Hmmm.

batmagadanleadoff Apr 29 2013 06:51 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Tonight's guest host ... live from Miami .... Jackie Gleason.

Ceetar Apr 29 2013 06:53 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon wrote: Fernandez batted for himself and yet is outta the game for the top of the 5th. Hmmm. standard minor league rules. Just wanted to get him a turn at bat.

metirish Apr 29 2013 06:54 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Gary, Keith and Kevin showing support for Jason Collins. Things we have learned from Kevin. Robert Carson's uncle is gay, Ike Davis has a sister that is lesbian.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 07:00 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

metirish wrote: Gary, Keith and Kevin showing support for Jason Collins. No comments from Keith on what he would have thought during his time - even if we acknowledge that it was a long time ago. Things we have learned from Kevin. Robert Carson's uncle is gay, Ike Davis has a sister that is lesbian. You sure hope that it was understood by all ahead of time that such things were OK to become public knowledge.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 07:02 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 29 2013 07:03 PM

metirish wrote: Gary, Keith and Kevin showing support for Jason Collins. Things we have learned from Kevin. Robert Carson's uncle is gay, Ike Davis has a sister that is lesbian. I think this is great. Especially the support other basketball players are tweeting. It's important he gets other players behind him. No pun intended there.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 07:03 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

This game is like one of those Snickers commercials .... Not going anywhere for a while? 5 innings in just under 2 hours. I keep looking for the Yanx & Sawx

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 07:08 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

When even douchey jockos like Nick Swisher are putting support out there, maybe things really are changing. And on another note, I'm doing a bit of research for the Braves KTE and I see that the Mets only have three sacrifice bunts this year. No other NL team has less than six, and four have fifteen or more. Oh, and the Braves have yet to hit a triple. Amazing.

metirish Apr 29 2013 07:13 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: metirish wrote: Gary, Keith and Kevin showing support for Jason Collins. No comments from Keith on what he would have thought during his time - even if we acknowledge that it was a long time ago. Things we have learned from Kevin. Robert Carson's uncle is gay, Ike Davis has a sister that is lesbian. You sure hope that it was understood by all ahead of time that such things were OK to become public knowledge. I was thinking the same thing.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 07:18 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: No comments from Keith on what he would have thought during his time - even if we acknowledge that it was a long time ago. Ive always thought that odds are Rusty Staub is gay. Even when I watched him play as a kid in the 70s. It didn't matter to me then, it don't now. I loved him. Not carnally, mind you, but as a player I loved him.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 07:24 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Shit. Harvey almost got thru 6. You could see he was gassed. Great job considering he was off. Thats BIG to me. I hate to post this, but I make em to use em.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 07:29 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon wrote: Fernandez batted for himself and yet is outta the game for the top of the 5th. Hmmm. Short bench for Miami tonight.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 07:31 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: No comments from Keith on what he would have thought during his time - even if we acknowledge that it was a long time ago. Ive always thought that odds are Rusty Staub is gay. Even when I watched him play as a kid in the 70s. It didn't matter to me then, it don't now. I loved him. Not carnally, mind you, but as a player I loved him. It's not that I think Keith would be a neanderthal on this issue in general, but he does tend to get a bit traditional about the whole sanctity of the clubhouse thing (remember his remarks about SD's female assistant trainer?) and I'm thinking that maybe his silence as Gary & Kevin did much of the talking said as much as he might have himself.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 07:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Carson & Atchison do their jobs but now with the #9 spot coming up we're going to be in a situation where we'll use four pitchers to get four consecutive batters.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 07:35 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Valdy gets the old seven-foot single.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 07:37 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

For your insurance run needs.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 07:38 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Byrd about a half day behind that fastball for strike three.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 07:41 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Meanwhile, we can't touch their just-called-up reliever through three straight innings.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 07:42 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

OMG these strikeouts in big spots. And little spots.

Fman99 Apr 29 2013 07:46 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Heads up D there by Turner and Tejada to get the runner.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 07:47 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Not sure I've seen a 5-6 play like that before, but I'll take it.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 07:48 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Wow. that could have gone real bad. Heads up by Tejeda. Turner did what he should have, threw it towards the bag. Good play.

Fman99 Apr 29 2013 07:49 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Got to like the 1-6-3

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 07:52 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Real effective pen work so far.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 07:53 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Leadoff dubble for Tyrna

Fman99 Apr 29 2013 07:53 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Turner with the well struck double. Let's get an insurance run, OK?

Zvon Apr 29 2013 07:53 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Well, if we aren't gonna hit, we need two more gooseggs from the pen. Wasnt prayin for the double but He works in mysterious ways.

Fman99 Apr 29 2013 07:56 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Sorry, Gary, some schlub reliever for the Marlins can never be the pride of Lubbock, Texas.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 07:58 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Dagnabbit. Murph hits Duda's grounder and Duda hits Murphy's fly ball and it's 3-1. C'mon Buckaroo.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 08:01 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

That rocking motion that Ramos does is weird. Does he ever officially come to a stop?

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:06 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I guess the whole pen is thirsty tonight. GJ Lyons.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:10 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Ha. Solano sucks.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 08:10 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Feels like we had the leadoff guy on every inning. Gotta get this one across.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:14 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Feels like we had the leadoff guy on every inning. Gotta get this one across. ..the plate, not the diamond. Man on 3rd, 2 out, Cowgill.

Fman99 Apr 29 2013 08:15 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Or, just maybe, Bobby P shuts the door. It could go down that way, right?

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:15 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

DAMN! This is a true test for a closer.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 08:18 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Fman99 wrote: Or, just maybe, Bobby P shuts the door. It could go down that way, right? Uh

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:19 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Lead off double. Cripes. And Terry had Familia up in the pen b4 that hit. I dont like that at all.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 08:23 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Lagares would have put that in his pocket.

Fman99 Apr 29 2013 08:24 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Ugh. Cowgill breaks the wrong way.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:24 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 08:24 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Come on, Cowgill. Put Recker in center.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:25 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

There's no way he gets out of this.(just preparing myself)

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 08:26 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

For a team that can't hit, these Marlins sure foul a lot of pitches off.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 08:26 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

tie game

Fman99 Apr 29 2013 08:26 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

FUCKITY FUCK FUCK FUUUUCK

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 08:26 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

extras

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:27 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I had to backspace out my comment. It is not suitable for human consumption.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 08:28 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Bleh. Parnell still won't come up and in with two strikes. But that blown save is on Cowcheese.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 08:28 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

It seems like we've had weak or inaccurate (or both) OF arms for years now.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 08:29 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

The Mets may well win this game, but they really don't deserve to. Oh, and somebody tell Andrew Brown to hop a flight to Miami. He'll can move into whatever locker Collin Cowgill is currently stinking up.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 08:30 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 29 2013 08:31 PM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Lagares would have put that in his pocket. Well, he may not hit so great, or field so great, but he sure does refuse to walk pretty well.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 08:30 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

That's one of the problems with using multiple relievers to get yourself through a game; all of them have to be on that day or you're courting trouble.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 08:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Yeah, let's bunt with the guy who has two hits and a walk tonight, and rocked a double last time up.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 29 2013 08:34 PM

Edgy MD wrote: Bleh. Parnell still won't come up and in with two strikes. But that blown save is on Cowcheese. I put it on Bobby. The lead off double. oe: I'm very pissed at Parnell. As a fan I wanted a Harvey win tonight.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 08:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

A double ain't a run. Runner at third, two outs. All night.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:37 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Yeah, let's bunt with the guy who has two hits and a walk tonight, and rocked a double last time up. I'm a Collins supporter but that can change in a snap. Well, I guess not in a snap because I'm still supporting him. But some of his moves are wearing thin.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 08:39 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Close-and-late definitely seems to bring out the White Jerry in him.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 08:46 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

It brings out the bunter in everybody. Don't fool yourself.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 08:49 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Hammie.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:49 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Close-and-late definitely seems to bring out the White Jerry in him. lol Im all for keeping Parnell in. Let him lose it.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:53 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Close-and-late definitely seems to bring out the White Jerry in him. lol Im all for keeping Parnell in. Let him lose it. Let him go three if he dont come up in this inning. Man, I'm really, really, pissed at Parnell. And its cuz he has everything it takes to be a fantastic closer.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 08:53 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

See, I say I still believe in Whitestone, and there's nobody I can think of in Vegas that I'd dump him for, and hey, he's still pretty solid in the field and all... but then there's a rising liner hit his way, and he steps in, and I involuntarily cringe.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 08:53 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I'd like to think that the Turner bunt was due to Cichek being so tough on RHBs but he may have done the same with any other pitcher out there too.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 08:55 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Baxxy scares me now too. This would be a nice moment for Ike to blast out if it.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 08:56 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: See, I say I still believe in Whitestone, and there's nobody I can think of in Vegas that I'd dump him for, and hey, he's still pretty solid in the field and all... but then there's a rising liner hit his way, and he steps in, and I involuntarily cringe. And it makes me think mebbe he was put on this earth just to make that catch he made.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 08:56 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: I'd like to think that the Turner bunt was due to Cichek being so tough on RHBs but he may have done the same with any other pitcher out there too. Yes, but Collins also pinch-hits Turner against ROOGYs.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:00 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: I'd like to think that the Turner bunt was due to Cichek being so tough on RHBs but he may have done the same with any other pitcher out there too. Yes, but Collins also pinch-hits Turner against ROOGYs. Yeah, except that Cichek is a particularly nasty ROOGY who has trouble with leftys and it's at least arguable to bunt Redhead setting things up for the LHBs behind him. Like I said, though, the flaw in that thinking is that Terry might have done it anyway. In the meantime, one of the problems with Baxter is that he's been slotted in RF where he's got a well below average arm.

dinosaur jesus Apr 29 2013 09:02 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

You know, if this game was in important one, like on the last day of the season for all the marbles, it would go down as a classic. Clutch pitching, a late run to tie it, suspense all the way through. So why does it seem like one of the most depressing games I've ever seen? This is just painful. At least Gary and Keith are having a good time.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:04 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Muffy nice play. Too bad he forgot to hit.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:04 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

OH WOW. What a great play by Murphy! Wow, never thought he'd get him.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:05 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

dinosaur jesus wrote: You know, if this game was in important one, like on the last day of the season for all the marbles, it would go down as a classic. Clutch pitching, a late run to tie it, suspense all the way through. So why does it seem like one of the most depressing games I've ever seen? This is just painful. At least Gary and Keith are having a good time. Mainly because this game has been played at a snail's pace since the top of the 1st. Top that off with the inept clutch hitting and it's not exactly going to go down as a classic.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 09:05 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Murphy goes way to his right again. Dobbs lack of speed helps, but a nice play nonetheless.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:06 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Come on, kiddo. Catcher up. Bear down.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:07 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Muffy nice play. Too bad he forgot to hit. Murph's killed this whole night. Even his outs have been bad.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:08 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

dinosaur jesus wrote: You know, if this game was in important one, like on the last day of the season for all the marbles, it would go down as a classic. Clutch pitching, a late run to tie it, suspense all the way through. So why does it seem like one of the most depressing games I've ever seen? This is just painful. At least Gary and Keith are having a good time. Cuz we don't wanna be losing Harvey wins. I think that's why I'm the most pissed. And Parnell has been looking like he might be ready for the closer job and him not holding it is very, very worrisome. It was a perfect chance for him to up his confidence and take the part.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 09:10 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Q: What is the area code of Corpus Christi, TX? A: 3-6-1

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:10 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Muffy nice play. Too bad he forgot to hit. Murph's killed this whole night. Even his outs have been bad. That's one slow catcher for a lean young guy. They coulda turned that DP twice with the way he was runnin'.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:11 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Nice DP. We'll get a good look at Famy tonight, I figure.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:11 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Muffy nice play. Too bad he forgot to hit. Murph's killed this whole night. Even his outs have been bad. I felt like, for a guy who missed almost all of spring training, his start was going to be unsustainable. But mostly, I blame the current offensive drought on Davis. Once they had to move him in the lineup it sort of acknowledged there was a sick patient among them and the disease just spread.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:12 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Starting the 12th inning ... and the 5th hour of baseball.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:13 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Muffy nice play. Too bad he forgot to hit. Murph's killed this whole night. Even his outs have been bad. I felt like, for a guy who missed almost all of spring training, his start was going to be unsustainable. But mostly, I blame the current offensive drought on Davis. Once they had to move him in the lineup it sort of acknowledged there was a sick patient among them and the disease just spread. Well put.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:14 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Got a phony at first here, and maybe a fun time to spring a base-hit-targeted bunt. Not with two out, however.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:16 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Lagares, Recker, and the ghost of Wright available on the bench. Rice remains in the pen, along with a starter or two.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:17 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

That Ike is killing us is a given. That's been true all season. But tonight's it's been Muffy simply because he's been up with so many runners on. Even when a productive out would be a big help he's failed miserably and repeatedly.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:17 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Here we go again.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:18 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD wrote: Lagares, Recker, and the ghost of Wright available on the bench. Rice remains in the pen, along with a starter or two. Lagares hit already. Or, more accurately, he tried to do so

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 09:18 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

And look, he gets another chance, right now. C'mon sweet redemption.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:18 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

That's my Muffy.

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 09:19 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

We could really use a home run right now, Lucas.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:19 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Wow, two outs and a runner in sco po! Finally get a chance to take advantage of Pierre's non-arm there.

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 09:20 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Dammit

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:21 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Even this rally was making my eyes bleed. This game is making me hate baseball. I hate baseball now.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:21 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD wrote: Lagares, Recker, and the ghost of Wright available on the bench. Rice remains in the pen, along with a starter or two. I don't wanna hear that bullshit that Wrights not available (booth saying that). A stiff neck should enable him to lock in even better. Is it stiff to the right or stiff to the left? Turner left at third. GAH.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:23 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

RUBIN!oh, full extension.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:24 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Our defenders have done their jobs tonight. 'Ceptin' Cowpoke.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:25 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Gotta like 5 outs on 16 pitches from Familia under these circumstances. And now that I say this .... a single.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:30 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

r u fuckin kiddin me?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:30 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 29 2013 09:31 PM

I lied before. THIS is making me hate baseball. On a 1-2 count?

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:30 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Is it cuz he wants this matchup?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:31 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

The old fake-on-deck-guy plan. This was Stanton's slot.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:31 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

That does seem odd, but that Solano dude has been getting the bat on the ball all night. Oliva is more hit or miss and a single kills you here just as much as an XBH

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:32 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Pierre stole 3rd. Solano stole 2nd 3-0

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:32 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: That does seem odd, but that Solano dude has been getting the bat on the ball all night. Oliva is more hit or miss and a single kills you here just as much as an XBH We had two strikes on him. Thats where Im stuck.

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 09:32 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Just give him ball 4

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:33 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

on 4 pitches. oh my. Polanco.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Is there any way this DOESN'T end with a walk-off-walk?

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 09:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Yes, amazingly.

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 09:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

LGM USA

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

18 balls, 12 strikes but out of the inning

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:35 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Is there any way this DOESN'T end with a walk-off-walk? bobblehead swings

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:35 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

And it worked so Terry's a genius (or something like that)

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:36 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: And it worked so Terry's a genius (or something like that) He's something alright.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:37 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Wookie in to pitch for Fish

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:37 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

To recap: we walked a guy after going up 1-2 with a guy on 2nd; then we pitched to a guy with 2nd and 3rd on 2-0 and 3-0 counts; then the other guys swung on the first "pitch to hit" with the bases loaded, after previously receiving 8 straight balls (4 intentional). Strategery!

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 09:39 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Ike has eight RBI in the whole month. Fernando Tatis got that in one inning, fer Chrissakes.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:40 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

What a hack by Davis for strike three.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:40 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

It must be stiff to the right.

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 09:41 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 29 2013 09:42 PM

[crossout:2orkaw1l]Jordanny[/crossout:2orkaw1l] David will save us again. I hope Edit: misread the boxscore

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:41 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Lewin: "Neck tattoos vs. neck soreness"

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 09:41 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Well, Wright said he'd be ready by tomorrow and ... is almost IS tomorrow

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:41 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

HOLY SHIT THIS IS A FUCKING IDIOCY PARADE AND I WANT TO PUT OUT MY EYES NOW LEST THEY GET INFECTED BY THE STUPID

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:43 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Wright doesn't seem comfortable up there. He's not even wiping his nose.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:44 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I think he's trying for a walk.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:44 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I'm now watching playoff basketball. Let me know if something happens that doesn't make you hate yourself for watching it, would you?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:44 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Rauch. Struck out the fucking side.

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 09:45 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

We're not going to win this game, are we?

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:45 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Looked like it dropped in there to me, David.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:46 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Apparently, watching pitches doesn't strain the neck.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:46 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: HOLY SHIT THIS IS A FUCKING IDIOCY PARADE AND I WANT TO PUT OUT MY EYES NOW LEST THEY GET INFECTED BY THE STUPID Leits and I need a xanax, post haste. Wasted Daves and wasted nights.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 09:47 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Rice is in. This better end soon or we'll see Ike's pitching debut in the 16th.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:48 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

The sad thing is, I'm finishing a jumbo Old Fashioned as I type this.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:48 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Rice is the guy Collins did not want to use for any reason tonight. So he'll probly be okay.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 09:51 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon wrote: Rice is the guy Collins did not want to use for any reason tonight. So he'll probly be okay. Lol. Ruggiano worries me a little.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:53 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I'm all for pitching starting pitchers on their off days before bringing in a position player. All of them, if necessary. Figure out tomorrow tomorrow. Get some guys on the plane from Vegas now.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 09:55 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD wrote: I'm all for pitching starting pitchers on their off days before bringing in a position player. All of them, if necessary. Figure out tomorrow tomorrow. Get some guys on the plane from Vegas now. Who do you have in mind? Wayne Newton, Siegfried, Roy?

Zvon Apr 29 2013 09:56 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

ok. At this point I am laughing. Nice DP.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 09:56 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I wonder if there's a really tense dude in the Clevelander with a rally-cap on who just cursed out loud, then sipped a $20 martini.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 09:58 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Come on you fucking redneck, redeem yourself.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 09:59 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

And Marcum loosens up.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 10:00 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Cowgill does run out those 5-3 grounders hard, too. So, there's that.

dinosaur jesus Apr 29 2013 10:00 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

"Pain! Pain! Pain! Waves of searing pain!" I doubt there's anyone anywhere who's enjoying this game. New York, Miami, wherever. Couldn't they just call it on account of awfulness?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 10:03 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

This is one fantastic PitchToAMetball Jon Rauch appears to be throwing in this game. Apparently unhittable.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 10:07 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I've been watching this game for five hours and I still have no idea who most of the Miami guys are.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:08 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Im gonna give Marcum a sip just for being available. If he screws up, a very tini tiny sip, but still. Lead off single. I'll take a sip of that sip.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 10:08 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

He's gonna dazzle them with his 84 mph fastball.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:09 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

He has to get at least one out tho.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 10:10 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Well this is how it ends.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:10 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

ugh. Yea Keith,lol, now it gets dicey.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:11 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I guess ALL their grounders can't go for GiDPs

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 10:12 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Techinically, this would make Marcum something of a "stopper," right?

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 10:12 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Damn, Rauch is huge.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:13 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Sheesh, imagine running into Rauch in a dark alley. You see those eyes?

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 10:13 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Hey, look, Redmond really does want this to go a few more innings.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:14 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Techinically, this would make Marcum something of a "stopper," right? He's something alright.

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 10:15 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Oh yeah. 15

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 10:15 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Olivo whiffed. Onto the 15th.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 10:15 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Man. I hope Alderson is watching.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:15 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Zvon wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Techinically, this would make Marcum something of a "stopper," right? He's something alright. He's more than something, he's the best 14th inning pitcher I've ever seen.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 10:15 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

OH GODDAMMIT

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 10:17 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Rick Camp died last week. I think this game is a tribute.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:18 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Now we just have to see if we can get the ball out of the infield off of Rauch

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:20 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Dudas due. Or doo.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 10:22 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Nice. Another runner to strand.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 10:23 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

WE all know Rauch can't pitch 3 effective innings in a row.

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:23 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Swan Swan H wrote: Nice. Another runner to strand. Come on, we cant strand em all.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 10:24 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: WE all know Rauch can't pitch 3 effective innings in a row. You know it, and I know it, but does HE know it?

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:24 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: WE all know Rauch can't pitch 3 effective innings in a row. And you know whats gonna happen if the spirit of Camp has anything to do w/it.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:25 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

This is a curious move in a situation where a single will drive in a run (at least hopefully)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 10:26 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

"Mike Redmond" is, like, some kind of primitive OldTimeBaseball Bot, then?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 10:28 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Let's go for the balkoff

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 10:28 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Nice. Marcum can swing the bat a little - let's tack another one on here.

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 10:28 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: WE all know Rauch can't pitch 3 effective innings in a row. Exactly

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 10:29 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Wow! With runners in scoring position, this had been like a game of two teams entirely composed of Chin-Lungs Hu. Let Marcum hit?

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:29 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

THAT'S the spot where they should have IW'd the guy with a 1-2 count. The Mets had no one to PH

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 10:29 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

We put Niese in left for defense, right?

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:29 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD wrote: Let Marcum hit? What's the alternative?

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 10:30 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I'd have Marcum bunt here and maybe force Olivo to field it.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 10:30 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Let Marcum hit? What's the alternative? Pinch Recker, and hiss at Redmond, "I, TOO, like to live dangerously."

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 10:31 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Let Marcum hit? What's the alternative? Recker.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 10:31 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

who will fuck this up? Dobbs or Ruggiano?

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:31 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Great time for MLB.TV to no longer deliver its product to my screen. GAH!

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:31 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Let Marcum hit? What's the alternative? Recker. And then who pitches the bottom?

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 10:33 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Guess I missed him.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:34 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

ONE OUT!!! The scores from the Japanese League games will start coming in any moment now.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 10:38 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Buck's legs must feel like lead.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 10:39 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: who will fuck this up? Dobbs or Ruggiano? Both!

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:39 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

How does he take that pitch???

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 10:40 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Seriously, I would consider putting Niese in left field for Duda at this point.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 10:40 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

A 4-6-3 is imminent.

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 10:41 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Let Marcum hit? What's the alternative? Recker. And then who pitches the bottom? Gee, I imagine, if that's the direction they decide on. (Now we're gonna need Gee anyhow.)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 29 2013 10:41 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Fuck you Marcum.

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 10:42 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Gwreck wrote: We're not going to win this game, are we? I think this was from the 12th

Edgy MD Apr 29 2013 10:42 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Oops, yeah, I'm definitely behind the Gee move. Glurg.

Swan Swan H Apr 29 2013 10:43 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Swan Swan H wrote: A 4-6-3 is imminent. I meant a 4-3 is imminent. Good grief.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 29 2013 10:43 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

They really should have intentionally walked Dobbs, Ruggiano, and Brantley there. Maybe Green too.

Frayed Knot Apr 29 2013 10:44 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

That walk to Ruggiano after starting off 0-2 Grrrrrr

Gwreck Apr 29 2013 10:44 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

This is going to be a very long season

Zvon Apr 29 2013 10:45 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

MLB.TV still down :(. Following on CBSsportsline. Reading this game is as painful as watching it.

seawolf17 Apr 30 2013 07:52 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Missed this game last night, and I'm glad I did. However... Frayed Knot wrote: Meanwhile, we can't touch their just-called-up reliever through three straight innings. ...because that just-called-up reliever bleeds Seawolves red. Nice job, TK.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 30 2013 08:01 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

seawolf17 wrote: Missed this game last night, and I'm glad I did. However... Frayed Knot wrote: Meanwhile, we can't touch their just-called-up reliever through three straight innings. ...because that just-called-up reliever bleeds Seawolves red. Nice job, TK. FUCK THAT GUY.

Vic Sage Apr 30 2013 08:13 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

FUCK YOU, KOEHLER ROCKS! sorry, i get carried away. we're not used to any sports accomplishments at SBU.

Ceetar Apr 30 2013 08:16 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Vic Sage wrote: FUCK YOU, KOEHLER ROCKS! sorry, i get carried away. we're not used to any sports accomplishments at SBU. his name is Koehler Rocks? that sounds like it's the name of a sink.

Edgy MD Apr 30 2013 08:20 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Watched the game. Couldn't wind down afterwards. Clock hit 2:40 before I started winking out. Have been thus far useless to my organization since 9:00. That's reason enough to keep Cowgill out of center. That was the sort of depth perception misread off the bat that folks unfamiliar with centerfield make. If you think about it, the idea that a misread and twisted route doesn't count as an error in the outfield is silly. A ball has to go off or through an infielder for him to be credited with an error, but since an outfielder is further away with more ground to cover, the scale of "should have had it" should be significantly larger. So congratulations to Juan Lagares. I elevate thee.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 30 2013 08:22 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I told you guys about this yesterday! I didn't think Cowguts was especially quick to the ball at the critical moments in Sunday's giveaway either.

metirish Apr 30 2013 08:30 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Just saw the highlights of the extra innings, Baxter should have got Dobbs at the plate for the tying run? Perhaps I should say a better arm gets not fleet of foot Dobbs at the plate?

Edgy MD Apr 30 2013 08:32 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Yeah, Baxter can only be the best at what he is, and the throw it would have taken just isn't in his arsenal. The sad part is that it was a pretty impressive defensive game for the team. Even Duda was crackerjack. Even on a miscue, like when Turner threw to second on a bunt when neither Tejada nor Murphy were in position to take the force, Tejada kept his head and made the tag. I guess I also take issue with Juan F. Pierre running at will like he's Ron LeFlore or something.

Ceetar Apr 30 2013 08:40 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD wrote: Yeah, Baxter can only be the best at what he is, and the throw it would have taken just isn't in his arsenal. The sad part is that it was a pretty impressive defensive game for the team. Even Duda was crackerjack. Even on a miscue, like when Turner threw to second on a bunt when neither Tejada nor Murphy were in position to take the force, Tejada kept his head and made the tag. I guess I also take issue with Juan F. Pierre running at will like he's Ron LeFlore or something. Can Baxter not be decent defensively? Does he have no arm? These aren't things I'm sure of. I am sure he fielded that fly ball poorly to make a throw. It wasn't that he didn't have the arm to do it, it's that he wasn't positioned to put his body behind it. There were a couple of other iffy postioning/awareness things later on, and I know Keith was getting exasperated with the defense on both sides. Marlins SS make a pretty pathetic attempt to get Murphy's slow roller through the left side.

metirish Apr 30 2013 08:44 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Interesting take Ceetar, no excuse for poor fundies if that was the case.

Edgy MD Apr 30 2013 08:46 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

He doesn't have no arm, but experience tells me that Baxter at his best reaches about average with his arm. Better than Duda, but I can't give it much more props than that. Not as good as Byrd, from what I've seen, but he may have fewer moving parts. I have no qualms with his glove.

Ceetar Apr 30 2013 09:05 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

metirish wrote: Interesting take Ceetar, no excuse for poor fundies if that was the case. It definitely wasn't. he caught it flat footed and took a step back to get to that spot, but he had take to take a couple more back and get ready to go forward, even just a step as he caught it might have been enough to get the ball to the plate on a hop at worst, hell, the 'edging back to throw' motion before the catch might have had Dobbs decide not to go.

Frayed Knot Apr 30 2013 09:42 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Edgy MD wrote: He doesn't have no arm, but experience tells me that Baxter at his best reaches about average with his arm. 'Average' is kind IMO, and when you put him in the subset of RFers it becomes well below that. As a RFer he'd make a good LFer

Fman99 Apr 30 2013 10:10 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

This thread is funny, and sad. Like a clown's funeral.

Edgy MD Apr 30 2013 10:27 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy MD wrote: He doesn't have no arm, but experience tells me that Baxter at his best reaches about average with his arm. 'Average' is kind IMO, and when you put him in the subset of RFers it becomes well below that. As a RFer he'd make a good LFer Well, like I said, I'm talking about him at his best. My greater notion is that the real sin was not that they played less-than-flawless defense (my pissness about Cowgill aside), but that they didn't hit more. A team with a one-run lead should not be focused on protecting that lead with perfection, but on explanding on it with violent offensive mayhem. Even if you are perfect one night, protecting a one-run lead for six innings, taking the resources of the whole team to play a brand of clean, polished, old-fashioned baseball that was never the standard anywhere ever, they'll come out of it too emotionally and physically drained to offer a similar effort the next day. When every pitch has the outcome of the game on it for as much as ten innings at a time, who can grow and thrive in such a climate?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 30 2013 11:00 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Ceetar wrote: metirish wrote: Interesting take Ceetar, no excuse for poor fundies if that was the case. It definitely wasn't. he caught it flat footed and took a step back to get to that spot, but he had take to take a couple more back and get ready to go forward, even just a step as he caught it might have been enough to get the ball to the plate on a hop at worst, hell, the 'edging back to throw' motion before the catch might have had Dobbs decide not to go. I noticed this, too. The truly nettlesome thing was, he had time to circle and get in position behind it, pre-catch. Just... odd.

Lefty Specialist Apr 30 2013 11:30 AM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

I turned it off after nine. I've seen this movie before, and it always ends unspeakably. Surprised only in that it took another six innings which must have been like watching a Shakespearean death scene.

Ashie62 Apr 30 2013 05:52 PM Re: IGT 4/29/13 Mets at Fish

Lotsa minor league talent playing MLB...Pretty simple actually...