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Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 05:56 AM

Let's like, radically peel out.

sharpie Jul 25 2013 07:33 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Young lf Murphy 2b Wright 3b Byrd rf Satin 1b Turner ss Buck c Lagares cf Wheeler p

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 07:43 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Have to say I'm relieved to have a day off from Ike. I'm afraid we cannot win with him this year, big hit the other night notwithstanding. Allan Dykstra?

Edgy MD Jul 25 2013 07:48 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

... is still hitting. He's gone .323 / .405 / .645 // 1.051 over his last 10, and is at .304 / .462 / .582 // 1.044. Can the world take a firstbaseman whos greatest weapon is the base on balls? Sixth in the league in batting average. First (by 48 points) in OBP. First (by 15 points) in slugging. First by .74 poitns in OPS. He's clearly the best player in the Eastern League this year. And Puello is clearly second. One off the homer lead for a guy that's not really considered a power hitter.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2013 07:49 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

The .278 IsoP number isn't bad either.

Vic Sage Jul 25 2013 08:25 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 25 2013 09:01 AM

Nothing against Dykstra, whose having a career minor league season, but it seems to me we already have a 1bman on the roster hitting .340. How about we just play him more?

Centerfield Jul 25 2013 08:43 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Edgy MD wrote: ... is still hitting. He's gone .323 / .405 / .645 // 1.051 over his last 10, and is at .304 / .462 / .582 // 1.044. Can the world take a firstbaseman whos greatest weapon is the base on balls? Sixth in the league in batting average. First (by 48 points) in OBP. First (by 15 points) in slugging. First by .74 poitns in OPS. He's clearly the best player in the Eastern League this year. And Puello is clearly second. One off the homer lead for a guy that's not really considered a power hitter. Is this AA?

Vic Sage Jul 25 2013 09:07 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

He was SD's 1st round pick in 2008, played 3 years in their system at A ball, without much success, then moved to the Mets. Now he's 26, playing his 3rd consecutive year at AA/ Binghamton, either having a breakout season or beating up on less experienced younger kids, depending on your viewpoint. But, hell, i'd give him a shot. The dude has got power.

Nymr83 Jul 25 2013 10:31 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Vic Sage wrote: He was SD's 1st round pick in 2008, played 3 years in their system at A ball, without much success, then moved to the Mets. Now he's 26, playing his 3rd consecutive year at AA/ Binghamton, either having a breakout season or beating up on less experienced younger kids, depending on your viewpoint. But, hell, i'd give him a shot. The dude has got power. That sounds a lot like "beating up on kids" to me but you never know. Where do the Mets put him though? how many ABs is he going to get with Ike and Satin here? Unfortunately there are only so many major league plate appearences and the Mets already have 2 not so young but not old options at 1B that they need to decide on (3 if you think that Duda does more harm than good in the outfield). Maybe someone else likes what he's doing and he nets you a relief prospect.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 11:10 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Byrd is the Wyrd.

seawolf17 Jul 25 2013 11:11 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Ralph in the booth, sez Twitter. Downside of having to work during day games.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 11:16 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Tyrna grounder gives the Mets a lead.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 11:17 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Buckshot drives in another 2 with a single.

seawolf17 Jul 25 2013 11:21 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Buck's first RBI since April 23.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 11:22 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

LOL. Young is out of the game with some kind of injury, Downtown Brown in left.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 11:27 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Wheeler giving it right back, 2r HR makes it 4-3.

Vic Sage Jul 25 2013 11:35 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

what happened to Young?

Zvon Jul 25 2013 11:38 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 25 2013 11:46 AM

I had to check on Ralph with the Spahn business. I wanted him to be right, and he almost was. He said Spahn hit 37 dingers. oe: still pretty damn impressive he almost got it right. Spahn was also a good hitter, hitting at least one home run in 17 straight seasons, and finishing with an NL career record for pitchers, with 35 home runs. Wes Ferrell, who spent most of his time in the American League, holds the overall record for pitchers, with 37. Also from Wiki: First signed by the Boston Braves before the 1940 season, Spahn reached the major leagues in 1942 at the age of 20. He clashed with Braves manager Casey Stengel, who sent him to the minors after Spahn refused to throw at Brooklyn Dodger batter Pee Wee Reese in an exhibition game. Spahn had pitched in only 4 games, allowing 15 runs (10 earned) in 15-2/3 innings. Stengel later said that it was the worst managing mistake he had ever made: I said "no guts" to a kid who went on to become a war hero and one of the greatest lefthanded pitchers you ever saw. You can't say I don't miss 'em when I miss 'em. The 1942 Braves finished next to last, and Stengel was fired the following year. Spahn was reunited with his first manager 23 years later, for the even more woeful last-place New York Mets, and---referring to Stengel's success with the 1949-60 New York Yankees---later quipped, "I'm probably the only guy who played for Casey before and after he was a genius." I did not know any of that stuff^

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2013 11:42 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Vic Sage wrote: what happened to Young? Apparently he tweaked his ankle while in the midst of breaking other people's ankles. Guess it started to bother him as the game went on.

Zvon Jul 25 2013 11:43 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Frayed Knot wrote: Vic Sage wrote: what happened to Young? Apparently he tweaked his ankle while in the midst of breaking other people's ankles. Guess it started to bother him as the game went on. Right knee pain is all Gary says.

Zvon Jul 25 2013 11:50 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Byrd attributes his good hitting to real long hugs from Recker. I hope Swanees not the jealous type.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2013 11:53 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Zvon wrote: Byrd attributes his good hitting to real long hugs from Recker. Swannie is going to attribute his future first and second heart attacks to hugs from Recker.

Zvon Jul 25 2013 11:53 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

HA! Guess who sucks? FKN FRDY FREMN!

Zvon Jul 25 2013 11:59 AM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Jeeze, how do you even hit a ball that way Bucky? WILD PITCH but it bounces right back to the catcher and Byrd stays at third. Damn.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2013 12:01 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Wild pitch on the intentional walk - long the argument against the idea of the automatic (just wave him to 1st) IW

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 25 2013 12:03 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

They never really say things like, "He definitely did not help his own cause there," do they?

Zvon Jul 25 2013 12:05 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Frayed Knot wrote: Wild pitch on the intentional walk - long the argument against the idea of the automatic (just wave him to 1st) IW I'm afraid when all is said and done we will find out that not capitalizing on that 2 on 1 out sitch was killer. And as Im typing FknFrdy Fremn launches one. Tied 4-4.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 12:13 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Muffy singles home Brown

Zvon Jul 25 2013 12:13 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

We answer right back. I like.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 12:16 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Wright triples! Muffy scores

Zvon Jul 25 2013 12:18 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Reed made the right call but he is not the ump. Stupid to not complete the play before playing umpire. Freddie tossed. Good.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2013 12:18 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Should have been a G-R Double but that's not a reviewable call. The Braves problem was that their OFers assumed it was going to be called and stopped playing it. Fredi has been ejected.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2013 12:20 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 25 2013 12:21 PM

Frayed Knot wrote: Should have been a G-R Double but that's not a reviewable call. The Braves problem was that their OFers assumed it was going to be called and stopped playing it. Fredi has been ejected. And then the ALMOST problem is that Murphy assumed the call too and slowed down but Wright didn't. If the Braves were more alert they might have had a play on Murph at the plate even though they didn't have one at David at 3rd.

Nymr83 Jul 25 2013 12:21 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

A bad call goes the Mets' way?? Impossible!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 12:25 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Even with this bad call, we should be winning this game hugely and we're not.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 12:26 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Even with this bad call, we should be winning this game hugely and we're not. Spoke too soon, as Bucky smashes a 2-out RBI dubble

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2013 12:26 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Even with this bad call, we should be winning this game hugely and we're not. Now we are as Buck drives one into the LF corner (or semi-hugely anyway).

Zvon Jul 25 2013 12:27 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Wow. Buck doubles off the wall in left. Wright scores. Satin tap dances to third. 7-4 METS

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 12:28 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Ike on deck to pinch hit, Braves hafta be tempted to issue another intentional walk.

Nymr83 Jul 25 2013 12:28 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Buck!!!!!

Zvon Jul 25 2013 12:30 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Bucks 52nd ribby. Byrd has 57, Wright 49.

Vic Sage Jul 25 2013 12:32 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

seawolf17 wrote: Buck's first RBI since April 23. Buck has hit .300 since July 1. He's been in a good groove for 3 weeks now. which doesn't suck.

Ceetar Jul 25 2013 12:38 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Vic Sage wrote: seawolf17 wrote: Buck's first RBI since April 23. Buck has hit .300 since July 1. He's been in a good groove for 3 weeks now. which doesn't suck. .400 OBP too. I wouldn't rule out the more rest he's gotten (via a couple of starts for Recker and the break) Of course, nearly a .400 BAbip too. But it's all gravy now as d'Arnaud is playing. They'll have a replacement ready for him soon.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 12:53 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Three hits for Muffy. Would be great if Wright can bring him home with 2 outs here.

Zvon Jul 25 2013 01:08 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Aardsma and Hawkins both do their jobs and its 7-4 Mets, bottom of the 8th.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 25 2013 01:14 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Even Freeman's OUTS are scary, though. Yowza, he's developed into something.

Frayed Knot Jul 25 2013 01:16 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

At a 14-4 hit ratio and some less than stellar defense by the Braves, we should be winning this game by more than 3 runs. I'd feel much better with another hit here.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2013 01:20 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Even Freeman's OUTS are scary, though. Yowza, he's developed into something. Everything Heyward was supposed to be.

Edgy MD Jul 25 2013 01:23 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Kirk Nieuwenhuis, third leftfielder of the the game.

Zvon Jul 25 2013 01:27 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Okay Bobby. Ya got a lil cushion, we are facing a team in our division and we [u:2yrouxxg]need[/u:2yrouxxg] this win. There's no way, I say NO WAY, you can blow this. Go get em.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 01:37 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

BoOKs!

Edgy MD Jul 25 2013 01:38 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

And he doesn't blow it. There be worse things in the world than splits, but it makes the front office's job a little harder.

Zvon Jul 25 2013 01:38 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Good job Parnell. Good game. Mets win! I'll take the

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 25 2013 01:47 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Shoulda taken 3 of 4, but at least we injured their best pitcher.

seawolf17 Jul 25 2013 01:48 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

Edgy MD wrote: Kirk Nieuwenhuis, third leftfielder of the the game. "You gotta have a lot of left fielders, or else you're gonna have a lot of triples into the corner."

Edgy MD Jul 25 2013 01:52 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

I always remember the MoFo picnic game as having seemingly a different leftfieler every other inning. I think one of them (big Mark Johnson?) pulled back a homer, too. I'll also remember it as being really hot.

Ashie62 Jul 25 2013 02:49 PM Re: Braves @ Mets, 7/25: Wheelie Big Game

A kahnfidence building outing for Zack..