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IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

G-Fafif Jul 31 2013 03:33 AM

Jenrry "My" Mejia attempts to prove worthy of the sextuplet rotation...which sounds pretty racy, actually. [youtube:2s5i62kh]HtXzESPbkEQ[/youtube:2s5i62kh] He will be opposed by Henderson Alvarez. Henderson Alvarez is very contrary that way.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 31 2013 09:51 AM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

New & Improved Mejia ... Now with more ingredient Nasty ... Nod to Warthen ... Read all about it .... Is Jenrry Mejia ready to reclaim his phenom status for NY Mets? BY Andy Martino MIAMI -- These two games aren’t stacked on top of one another on the same day, as when Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler swept the Braves in their “Super Tuesday” doubleheader in Atlanta last month. Plus, the Mets are competing for attention this week with the trade deadline, and the imminent war between Alex Rodriguez and Major League Baseball. Maybe no one is watching Mets-Marlins, save for Jerry Seinfeld, Snooki, Paul Auster and a smattering of bloggers, but Tuesday and Wednesday in Little Havana present another peek at the light for the organization. This one is almost more compelling than that June doubleheader, because it involves not only Wheeler on Tuesday but Jenrry Mejia -- Jenrry Mejia! Remember him? -- on Wednesday. Seriously, it’s crazy that he’s back, and apparently nastier than during his hype days. Wheeler’s sometimes awkward, occasionally spectacular learning process is a compelling storyline this season, and it continued against the Marlins on Tuesday. This game showcased a bit of both, with Wheeler arriving in the seventh inning with a no-hitter, then allowing the Marlins to stomp on him for two fast runs. For a good chunk of what became a 4-2 Mets win, it was must-see. He and Harvey were supposed to be two of the only reasons to watch the Mets this year -- and if we were asked last week to list the next 25, we wouldn’t have thought to include Mejia. Then, last Friday in Washington, one night of darting fastballs and diving sliders changed everything, and Terry Collins had another potential phenom. You have to understand, the Mejia story was over. Once the organization’s top pitching prospect, he had become a nearly washed-up 22-year-old with nothing in his toolbox -- a low-90s fastball with no movement, and secondary pitches that weren’t fooling anyone. Then, in a side-session last September, the pitching coach made a career-reviving suggestion. “When I came here in September last year, Dan Warthen showed me how to throw a slider,” said a beaming Mejia, back in a major league clubhouse. “Then I threw it in winter ball. And now I throw it perfect.” That might read like a boast, but he said it with glee, not swagger. After posting a 5.62 ERA last September, then missing most of the first half this year with discomfort in his forearm and elbow (he needs offseason surgery, but does not consider it major), Mejia seemed cooked for good. And, according to organizational sources, he had Frank Francisco advising him to stay in Port St. Lucie and collect his big league D.L. money, rather than work to return and be optioned to the minors. It impressed the Mets when Mejia opted to tune out Francisco. At one point, staff down in Port St. Lucie began mentioning Wheeler and Harvey as motivation; “three years ago, you were the guy, not Harvey and Wheeler” coaches told him. “Show us you’re still in that league.” Pep talks are nice and all, but no one expected the filth that Mejia brought to Washington in his season debut last Friday. “Outstanding,” Collins said on Tuesday. “Not just the slider. I had no idea he had that curveball. And the change-up was dropping from here to here (the first “here” being a spot near Collins’ belly, the second being just above his knees).” “I had seen him throw all those pitches,” Warthen said, “but I had never seen him throw them all together.” Added Mejia: “Now I’ve got my fastball that I had before. A lot of movement. Sometimes the two-seamer -- my normal fastball -- moves like a cutter.” Now listen to a rival talent evaluator. “The breaking stuff had so much movement, wow. He was back. He is still so young. He was in the big leagues when he was 20. He’s still a kid, there is still potential.” Could this be for real? Could Mejia join Harvey and Wheeler as high-end pieces for the future rotation? Warthen stressed caution on that question after just one start, but did say that he was re-thinking his long-held views that Mejia should be a reliever. Another person in the organization, speaking candidly because of a truth serum called anonymity, said, “he is farther along than Wheeler, at least with the secondary pitches. He doesn’t have the velocity that Wheeler has, but has way better command.” Pitching is weird that way. One guy gets all the buzz, and he’s not quite ready to thrive. You forget all about the other guy, because his moment has passed, and then he stages a second act no one expected. For two days in Miami, Wheeler and Mejia are the show.... http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/baseba ... or-ny-mets

Centerfield Jul 31 2013 10:03 AM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Very cool of Mejia to tell Franky Frank to shove it. I didn't see the start last week. Was his stuff that filthy? And if so, how did he pitch all year long without anyone noticing?

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 10:31 AM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Could he say one more time that Mejia was done? Clearly, that was an open questoin. Another person in the organization, speaking candidly because of a truth serum called anonymity, said, “he is farther along than Wheeler, at least with the secondary pitches. He doesn’t have the velocity that Wheeler has, but has way better command.” Until the seventh inning yesterday, Wheels had all the command you could hope for.

Ceetar Jul 31 2013 10:40 AM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Edgy MD wrote: Could he say one more time that Mejia was done? Clearly, that was an open questoin. Another person in the organization, speaking candidly because of a truth serum called anonymity, said, “he is farther along than Wheeler, at least with the secondary pitches. He doesn’t have the velocity that Wheeler has, but has way better command.” Until the seventh inning yesterday, Wheels had all the command you could hope for. He's a black and white guy (newsprint, haha..) so there is a phenom/bust line which usually simply means worth covering/not worth covering. Warthen's biggest strength seems to be teaching and refining new pitches. I hate his management of pitchers and preparation and mindset, but you can do worse than a guy who's at least helping his guys have as many tools in the bag as they can handle. (Although I've read that he hates curveballs and advises against using them)

Frayed Knot Jul 31 2013 11:45 AM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Centerfield wrote: I didn't see the start last week. Was his stuff that filthy? The slider in particular was. And if so, how did he pitch all year long without anyone noticing? Well, he hasn't pitched all that much this year so there was only a limited amount to notice - just six minor league starts prior to the call-up.

Centerfield Jul 31 2013 12:04 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Good to hear about the slider. I'm excited to watch this start tonight. I will be honest, I saw Mejia pitch earlier and wondered what all the hype was about. His fastball, though good velocity, didn't seem to fool anyone (kind of like Heath Bell when he was here). The off-speed stuff seemed subpar. I'm pumped to watch this kid tonight. By 2015, I want the Mets to have six starters in contention for the Cy Young (Harvey, Wheeler, Niese, Mejia, Montero, Syndegaard).

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 12:13 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Rainy Lara demands respect!

Benjamin Grimm Jul 31 2013 12:25 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Maybe he should change his name to "Stormy".

Centerfield Jul 31 2013 12:35 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Edgy MD wrote: Rainy Lara demands respect! I need help with this one.

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 01:01 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Rainy's the best. All the kids are into him, his beautiful emo name, and his career 4.51 SO/BB ratio. Know what I like in a pitcher? Facial distortions as the arm comes forward that make the pitcher look 20-25 years older. Gooden had that. Pedro had that. Rainy got that.

Centerfield Jul 31 2013 01:07 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Wow, that's his real name? I was sure this was another Lemur Silly. Ray NiLara? Ray nee Lara? Maybe Lara was his maiden name?

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 01:14 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

I'm guessing his name is some variation or nickname off of Ranier.

G-Fafif Jul 31 2013 01:21 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

MIAMI -- These two games aren’t stacked on top of one another on the same day, as when Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler swept the Braves in their “Super Tuesday” doubleheader in Atlanta last month. Plus, the Mets are competing for attention this week with the trade deadline, and the imminent war between Alex Rodriguez and Major League Baseball. As a Mets fan, do you honestly encounter your day with the thought process, "Where shall I devote my attention? This A-Rod story is pretty big. Can't watch my team play."? Maybe no one is watching Mets-Marlins, save for Jerry Seinfeld, Snooki, Paul Auster and a smattering of bloggers, but Tuesday and Wednesday in Little Havana present another peek at the light for the organization. Like a clowder of cats? This one is almost more compelling than that June doubleheader, because it involves not only Wheeler on Tuesday but Jenrry Mejia -- Jenrry Mejia! Remember him? -- on Wednesday. Seriously, it’s crazy that he’s back, and apparently nastier than during his hype days. Is it almost more compelling or almost as compelling? Is it equally compelling? Is one ahead by percentage points but the other leads in the loss column? It is a contest, though. I can no longer enjoy what happened in Atlanta in mid-June because I have to get behind these two games. And a pitcher who pitched for the Mets last September and went on the DL in spring and is 23...it was a little jarring to see him reappear without much notice last week, but given his contractual status, not that crazy. Perhaps an enterprising reporter would've kept tabs on his progress. Wheeler’s sometimes awkward, occasionally spectacular learning process is a compelling storyline this season, and it continued against the Marlins on Tuesday. This game showcased a bit of both, with Wheeler arriving in the seventh inning with a no-hitter, then allowing the Marlins to stomp on him for two fast runs. For a good chunk of what became a 4-2 Mets win, it was must-see. Once the game was tied at two and only the outcome remained in the balance, it was only optional-see. And did we mention compelling? He and Harvey were supposed to be two of the only reasons to watch the Mets this year -- and if we were asked last week to list the next 25, we wouldn’t have thought to include Mejia. Then, last Friday in Washington, one night of darting fastballs and diving sliders changed everything, and Terry Collins had another potential phenom. They're the Mets. That's the primary reason Mets fans watch. You have to understand, the Mejia story was over. Once the organization’s top pitching prospect, he had become a nearly washed-up 22-year-old with nothing in his toolbox -- a low-90s fastball with no movement, and secondary pitches that weren’t fooling anyone. Then, in a side-session last September, the pitching coach made a career-reviving suggestion. Of course it was over. He was 23 and under contract to a major league team and on its 40-man roster. Any kind of side session last September when he was 22 must have taken place after it was over for this to make any sense. And so on. Do pros like Martino remember why fans -- not the chattering classes -- watch their team? It's because they watch their team, for crissake. As a pro, does he recognize that the players are players, not storylines? Back to my smattering...

Ceetar Jul 31 2013 01:26 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

He must right? He exhibits much of the same about-face fervor as a fan that watches in his "I'd forgotten all about that Meija guy, but then he had this one really good start and now I'm in love with him again and will project him to be as good as Harvey." bit. Maybe he needs to do some smattering. Smattering sounds like like something you put butter on bread with. I'd like a smattering of whiskey butter on that Irish soda bread please.

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 01:29 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Thanks, Greg, for taking the time to do what I wanted to. That was a really weak job, unworthy of his tracksuit to be sure, and it's hard to believe that it comes from a seasoned sportswriter and veteran of the Mets beat. If that was a blogger's column, it would be an embarrassment to the rest of the smattering.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2013 01:35 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Tracky is getting even more off-track with this new style notes column/hosting gig he's trying to do.

G-Fafif Jul 31 2013 01:40 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

That he didn't see Mejia coming is reasonable as far as it goes. Martino is now a columnist, not the beat writer; one assumes his own attention is divided. And it was surprising to see Jenrry rematerialize so effectively on the mound last Friday...but it wasn't earth-shattering shocking, exactly. Teams that haven't seen callups (especially those who hadn't gotten a lot of minor league reps) are often baffled when they suddenly appear. The Mets certainly have been. The framing that "nobody cares about the Mets except for this/that" and "here are the two or three pre-approved reasons anybody would watch" is just tone-deaf, especially when you consider Martino (by the looks of him) hasn't been at his job for so long that he can't remember what it was like to be a fan and watch because you are a fan and care because you are a fan. Smattering aside, who does he think reads columns by baseball writers? Not people who have confined themselves to a thimbleful of narratives.

Frayed Knot Jul 31 2013 01:41 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Remember also when Steven Strasburg was "over and washed up"? Or when they were saying the same things about Jordan Zimmermann? Or Kerry Wood? Or Adam Wainwright? Or when [insert the name of every other young pitcher who has ever had an injury and corrective surgery] was too?

Ceetar Jul 31 2013 01:42 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

G-Fafif wrote: That he didn't see Mejia coming is reasonable as far as it goes. Martino is now a columnist, not the beat writer; one assumes his own attention is divided. Oh, is he? Hard to keep these guys straight sometimes. I swear one day the New York teams should just create a third "media" locker room there are so many of them.

G-Fafif Jul 31 2013 01:44 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Tonight's lineup: Mejia plus eight storylines only a smattering cares about. Notice Byrd is still in it. Young 7, Murphy 4, Wright 5, Byrd 9, Davis 3, Buck 2, Lagares 8, Quintanilla 6, Mejia 1

G-Fafif Jul 31 2013 01:57 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Your unfriendly Fish: Christian Yelich, lf Placido Polanco, 3b Giancarlo Stanton, rf Logan Morrison, 1b Ed Lucas, ss Donovan Solano, 2b Jake Marisnick, cf Rob Brantly, c Henderson Alvarez, rhp

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 02:05 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Remember also when Steven Strasburg was "over and washed up"? Or when they were saying the same things about Jordan Zimmermann? Or Kerry Wood? Or Adam Wainwright? Or when [insert the name of every other young pitcher who has ever had an injury and corrective surgery] was too? Tommy F. John, himself, f'rinstance.

dinosaur jesus Jul 31 2013 02:21 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Kelvin Chapman. Tim Leary. Jason Isringhausen. Here today, gone tomorrow, back the next day.

Vic Sage Jul 31 2013 02:33 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

G-Fafif wrote: Tonight's lineup: Mejia plus eight storylines only a smattering cares about. Notice Byrd is still in it. Young 7, Murphy 4, Wright 5, Byrd 9, Davis 3, Buck 2, Lagares 8, Quintanilla 6, Mejia 1 Will they please move Davis out of the middle of the order (or, preferably, out of the order entirely)? In any case, Buck and Lagares are both hot and productive right now... so drop Davis to 7th where he will be less likely to stop the offense. Oh, but i forget... Ike Davis is our "big power-hitting LHed 1Bman"! He must hit 5th, to break up those righties! But why not 4th, in that case? Howze about it Terry? He's got a sub-.300 SLG; surely you can move him up to the cleanup slot!

Ceetar Jul 31 2013 03:19 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Ike Davis' line since the break: .242/.390/.424/.814

Zvon Jul 31 2013 05:24 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Very nice DP. The bad hop gets gobbled up as opposed to Muffy being eaten.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2013 05:37 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Urgh. Buck ruins a rare scoring opportunity keyed by an Ike Davis infield single.

Zvon Jul 31 2013 05:45 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Ah, another one of those first HR ever guys. Nice. 0-1

Zvon Jul 31 2013 05:54 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Wow, that did hit the top of the fence. Oddly it comes back onto the field. At worst a 2 out triBOOM for Young.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2013 05:54 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Looks like a triple. Lucky he wasn't thrown out at 3rd!

Lefty Specialist Jul 31 2013 05:55 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Ceetar wrote: Ike Davis' line since the break: .242/.390/.424/.814 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EigIujKxDcE

Zvon Jul 31 2013 05:57 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Looks like a triple. Lucky he wasn't thrown out at 3rd! Yeaaaa, he slowed down at second. It did look like a homer to me but thats no excuse.

Nymr83 Jul 31 2013 06:33 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Mejia wins this season's "NO HUSTLE" award for that play. Bunting into a doubleplay is bad enough, but when you bunt you really need to FUCKING RUN IT OUT

Frayed Knot Jul 31 2013 06:40 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Ike's bat keeps finding the SS. Now we just have to get his throws to find the SS.

Zvon Jul 31 2013 06:51 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Ive been away. 0-3? Come on Mets. We all would have gotten that quiz. Right?

Zvon Jul 31 2013 06:56 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Byrd scores from first on a Davis double. He was goin on the 3-2 pitch. MORE RUNS PLEASE! 1-3

Zvon Jul 31 2013 07:20 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Not a bad outing for Mejia. I'll continue to get a lil' bit excited about this guy.

Zvon Jul 31 2013 07:35 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Young does some stuff and then scores. 2-3 in the 8th.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2013 07:36 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Stumblin' In Here we go.

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 07:38 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

A Suzi Quattro reference can't be bad. I'm having reception problems and relying on my cellie.

Zvon Jul 31 2013 07:40 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Wright on second, 1 out. Nice stolen base. Uh-oh. Dave grabbed his hammy. Looks to be okay. Byrd hits one a country mile only to fly out. Wright advances.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2013 07:40 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Thinking it should be Chad Qualls new intro music. Young scored on a passed ball, Wright sing;led, stole second, went to third on a deep fly by Byrd. New guy now coming in for Ike with 2 out/Wright on 3rd.

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 07:41 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Lefty brought in to face Ike. Satin, right?

Zvon Jul 31 2013 07:42 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Edgy MD wrote: Lefty brought in to face Ike. Satin, right? Yes sir.

Zvon Jul 31 2013 07:43 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Ugh, that first one was a pitch to hit. Ronnie likes the 1st pitch aggressiveness.

Zvon Jul 31 2013 07:44 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Gah. He lifted one. Cheap fly to left.

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 07:50 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Looking ahead to the ninth, it'd be sure nice to have a hitter available to batt fro Quintanilla. And a fielder available to replace him.

Zvon Jul 31 2013 07:51 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Okay,

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 07:54 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

"Now the Mets still have Justin Turner and Anthony Recker available on the bench." Well, at least they're going up against a lefthanded closer.

Fman99 Jul 31 2013 07:54 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Base hit for Bucky to start the 9th. It's go time.

Frayed Knot Jul 31 2013 07:55 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Problems with the short bench: - if Buck gets on you can't run for him - you'll want to hit for both Q & the pitchers spot but to do so you'd have to spend the entire bench

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 31 2013 07:55 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Bucko smashes a leadoff pinball single. Tyrna in the on-deck circle for Q.

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 07:56 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Great to get a hit by Buck. Other downside of the short bench --- hard to pinch run. Use Wheeler?

Frayed Knot Jul 31 2013 07:57 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Edgy MD wrote: Other downside of the short bench --- hard to pinch run. Use Wheeler? If Buck gets to 2nd I'd do just that because at that point you're going to have to {H Recker anyhow.

Nymr83 Jul 31 2013 07:58 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Can't PR for Buck when you carry 20 pitchers. Really dumb roster right now. Is there a fast pitcher? We have too many of them to pitch anyway

Zvon Jul 31 2013 07:58 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Edgy MD wrote: Great to get a hit by Buck. Other downside of the short bench --- hard to pinch run. Use Wheeler? Parnell maybe.

Frayed Knot Jul 31 2013 08:00 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

NOW I'd pr for Buck because either Recker will be in the game or the game will be over

Frayed Knot Jul 31 2013 08:01 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Turner's shot is nine rows deep in YSIII

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 08:01 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Ought to be running a pitcher now. Ravishing Recker is in anyhow. Just don't use Atchison.

Nymr83 Jul 31 2013 08:02 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Other downside of the short bench --- hard to pinch run. Use Wheeler? If Buck gets to 2nd I'd do just that because at that point you're going to have to {H Recker anyhow. This isn't a pennant race, Harvey/Wheeler are not available to run the bases unless they happen to get a hit/walk. Its not worth the risk. Is Gee slow?

Edgy MD Jul 31 2013 08:03 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

I'm against that sort of caution. Running is part of life.

Fman99 Jul 31 2013 08:04 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Dang

Frayed Knot Jul 31 2013 08:05 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Edgy MD wrote: I'm against that sort of caution. Running is part of life. Yup Let's not get all Hank Steinbrenner on this subject.

Zvon Jul 31 2013 08:05 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Only Reck could look that good striking out to end a game.

Ceetar Jul 31 2013 08:11 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I'm against that sort of caution. Running is part of life. Yup Let's not get all Hank Steinbrenner on this subject. agreed, but I'd still be more apt to use Hefner or Parnell.

86-Dreamer Jul 31 2013 08:52 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

Anyone else having trouble with SNY tonight? They are about 30 minutes behind - showing top of the 9th now

86-Dreamer Jul 31 2013 09:08 PM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

86-Dreamer wrote: Anyone else having trouble with SNY tonight? They are about 30 minutes behind - showing top of the 9th now Damn, they just lost again on my TV

Ceetar Aug 01 2013 04:58 AM Re: IGT 7/31/2013: NYM @ MIA -- Mejia Full Of Grace

86-Dreamer wrote: Anyone else having trouble with SNY tonight? They are about 30 minutes behind - showing top of the 9th now I did notice I was about 10 seconds behind my neighbor across the way earlier. and the beat writer spoilers on Twitter were faster than usual.