Master Index of Archived Threads


IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Edgy MD Aug 10 2013 09:30 PM

Jon Niese returns to action after a DL stint that started as cold-weather-related stiffness turned to tendonitis turned to a rotator cuff tear. Opposing him will be his mortal enemy Sprull! No defense against that pitch! Look at him bringing it from below his hip. Righthanded, too!

Zvon Aug 10 2013 09:50 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Oh yea, we have another Hawkman. He returns tomorrow? Kool beans.

Centerfield Aug 11 2013 05:45 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

It takes a brave man to pitch with a torn labia.

Ashie62 Aug 11 2013 10:15 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Well played...I hope Niese's labia doesnt fall off..

Ashie62 Aug 11 2013 11:07 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

And in other news this dude at CBS speculates..via..Terry..that Wright is done for the year.. [url]http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/23096865/terry-collins-says-david-wright-may-miss-rest-of-season

MFS62 Aug 11 2013 01:25 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Heard on WFAN that to make roster room for Hawkman, they "deactivated" Heffner, to send him back to NY for some medical tests. No DL yet. Later

Frayed Knot Aug 11 2013 02:00 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I have no idea what "deactivated" means. I've certainly never heard of it as an official roster move.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 02:20 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Ike Davis, walking maniac, helps load the bases for Baxter.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 02:22 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Wow! A three-run E3 is a rare site.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 02:23 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Wow. 3 run error for Goldy. :) Ha! He sucks,sucks,sucks!

Zvon Aug 11 2013 02:24 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Ha! I won't say Prado sucks but I will laugh at him. Oh, he should have stopped that but no error on the play. 4-0 Mets

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 02:25 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

You know, when you hire Steve Sax to coach your infielders, don't come looking to me for sympathy.

Kong76 Aug 11 2013 02:32 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Nice first-inning cushion for Niese's labia.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 02:34 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Kong76 wrote: Nice first-inning cushion for Niese's labia. *searching for appropriate image...... ___________________ Dont let a cheap infield single make you shake your head in dismay Niese. Stay focused. Baxter hauls in the foul pop.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 02:36 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

With a four run lead I guess I don't want to see Young go through the outfield wall, but I think that was catchable. 4-1

Zvon Aug 11 2013 02:37 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Cody Ross down and hopefully out. Tripped over first base. Ha.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 02:39 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Hopefully to me, he's OK. But it looks like no. I wonder if hammies tend to go pop more frequently at this time of year.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 02:41 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Edgy MD wrote: Hopefully to me, he's OK. But it looks like no. I wonder if hammies tend to go pop more frequently at this time of year. Yea, I apologize. I was being a dick. I don't wish ill or nil to Cody. Just get him the hell off the field please.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 02:44 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Squeaky clean rookie making his debut at first now.

themetfairy Aug 11 2013 02:47 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I closed my eyes for a few minutes and woke up to a 4-0 Mets lead. That was some nice nap!

Zvon Aug 11 2013 02:52 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I stepped off and I'm greeted with Niese at second base, 2 out. Summary says: Jon Niese singles on a ground ball to left fielder Martin Prado. Oh, I see, he was moved in the Cody incident. Neise stranded at 2nd

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 03:10 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Another Ike hit highlights a third-inning one-run rally. Inning ends with Baxter thrown out at the plate, but it was a good send, considering the pitcher was on deck with two outs.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 03:11 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Baxter a dead duck at the plate. Nice try. Worth going for it with Niese up next. But we all knew he wasn't going to make it unless someone screwed up. No one did. Ike scored on the Q single, which was a nice line drive to center. 5-1 Mets

Frayed Knot Aug 11 2013 03:11 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

And now we have the 4th guy thrown out on the basepaths in this series - but, unlike the others where in each case I was screaming NOOOO! as soon as the runner made the turn, I liked this chance. Already had the lead, pitcher due up, running on the pitch, etc.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 03:12 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

The only downside was a seriously spazzy slide sending his reconstructed shoulder into harm's way.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 03:14 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

TOSS PRADO!

Zvon Aug 11 2013 03:16 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Ump lets him yak over a strike 3 call. For a little longer than I would have.

MFS62 Aug 11 2013 03:19 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

This guy Hill is a pain in the ass. Later

Zvon Aug 11 2013 03:21 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Hill homers to make it 5-4.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 03:31 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Funny to see Laggy put the breaks on there. Looks like Terry got through.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 03:33 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Wilmer Flores, Mr. Bases Loaded. Ike Davis, Mr. OBP.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 03:33 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Edgy MD wrote: Funny to see Laggy put the breaks on there. Looks like Terry got through. Still. Keiths right. He should not be looking over his shoulder to right field. He should have been looking at Tueff. Ike walks on down to first again.

Ashie62 Aug 11 2013 03:39 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I missed alot of action. Nice grab by Lagaro..

Zvon Aug 11 2013 03:54 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Very nice catch by Bax. I get the feeling the final score of this game is not going to be 5-4.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 03:54 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I guess Baxter's shoulder is alright. Looks like he rolled his wrist, though, but he makes the third out, so I guess he's tootin'.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 04:02 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

5-4, two out, none on and Lags bunting? Jeeze. He thinks better of it and grounds out to short.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 04:04 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Gratz Davidson (1st MLB hit). Now do something stupid on the bases.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 04:06 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Parra bunts into the force. Ha. Ugh! Niese screws up a DP. That grounder back to the mound was a gift!

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 04:09 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I'm glad Pennington hasn't been as effective with the bat as with the dee.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 04:12 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

If that wasn't Niese's last pitch, then my name ain't Nathan Arizona. Good, tough job, Hawk, now go ice your wing.

Ashie62 Aug 11 2013 04:16 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

For a guy that was about to face Dr. Andrews not too long ago the Hawk did good.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 04:17 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

How does Ike dig out of the 0-2 hole there?

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 04:21 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Arizona had a twitter poll about who had the best cameo on Seinfeld --- Keith Hernandez, Buck Showalter, Paul O'Niell, or Danny Tartabull. Keith won 88% of the vote, and the other guys split the remaining 12. #SorryYankeeFans

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 04:25 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I wanna eat a Brownie.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 04:25 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

HUGE!

Ashie62 Aug 11 2013 04:26 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I hope JCL saw that..

Zvon Aug 11 2013 04:29 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Edgy MD wrote: Arizona had a twitter poll about who had the best cameo on Seinfeld --- Keith Hernandez, Buck Showalter, Paul O'Niell, or Danny Tartabull. Keith won 88% of the vote, and the other guys split the remaining 12. #SorryYankeeFans No contest. Tho I think what Keith did there in that classic episode was much more than a cameo.

Ashie62 Aug 11 2013 04:33 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Dislocated right hip for Cody Ross....

Zvon Aug 11 2013 04:34 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Dislocated right hip for Cody Ross. Thats pretty damn bad. Now I feel like a shitheel. Over it.

themetfairy Aug 11 2013 04:47 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I'd never wish an injury on anyone. But even with a dislocated hip, I still have an urge to slap Cody Ross' smug little face.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 04:52 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

themetfairy wrote: I'd never wish an injury on anyone. But even with a dislocated hip, I still have an urge to slap Cody Ross' smug little face. lol. I didn't wish it. But I did laugh at his misfortune. Took a bit but I have forgiven myself.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 04:56 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Okay. I really feel bad now. Stop with the Cody replays.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 05:02 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Come on guys. Don't give this game to em. 8-5 Mets in the 8th.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 05:10 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

WILMA!!!!!!!

MFS62 Aug 11 2013 05:11 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Zvon wrote: WILMA!!!!!!! Keeping his consecutive game RBI string intact. Later

Zvon Aug 11 2013 05:16 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Opposite field. Met fan kid catches it, very kool. I was not expecting that from Flores. I made Lagares a new KB last night but none for Wilma. I better get to work. KBs for all the newbs.

Zvon Aug 11 2013 05:21 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Good game. It looks like we ruined any chance the Snakes had of catching L.A. Lets make it up to them by sweeping the Dodgers.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 05:26 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Pretty cool to cap the game with Flores' first career homer. Ike hit a buncha homers in this building last year and I kinda hoped he'd have a similar powerfest, but reachng base all weekend is amazin'. He reached four times today and scored thrice. He's like... Alan Dykstra, actually. He may end up being Player of the Week.

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 05:29 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Murphy, by the way, did a psychout fake fist bump on Flores.

Frayed Knot Aug 11 2013 05:34 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Zvon wrote: WILMA!!!!!!! Kid Kaboom, Kid Kaboom, don't ya just love it? and if you get that reference you officially qualify as old

Zvon Aug 11 2013 06:00 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Kid Kaboom, Kid Kaboom, don't you just love it? Kid Kaboom, Kid Kaboom, don't ya just love it? Kid Kaboom, Kid Kaboom-boom-boom. I'm old :)

Edgy MD Aug 11 2013 07:21 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Until something else works, I'm OK, with Kid Kaboom as a Flores nickname.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2013 05:39 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Ashie62 wrote: I hope JCL saw that.. I heard it on the radio all statically out in the boonies.

Frayed Knot Aug 12 2013 06:58 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

MFS62 wrote: Heard on WFAN that to make roster room for Hawkman, they "deactivated" Heffner, to send him back to NY for some medical tests. No DL yet. "Deactivation" is this case meant demotion to the minors. If the tests reveal an actual injury he'll be DL'd and the demotion will be rescinded but the Mets needed to do it in this order so as to get Niese back on the roster for yesterday.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 12 2013 07:13 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

That was a pretty swift descent from "No. 1 starter out of the ASB" to the minors for The Hef but you gotta admit he earned it.

Edgy MD Aug 12 2013 07:18 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Look at these Mets, transacting like things matter and stuff.

metsguyinmichigan Aug 12 2013 07:18 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Zvon wrote: Good game. It looks like we ruined any chance the Snakes had of catching L.A. Lets make it up to them by sweeping the Dodgers. LOVE this one!

Edgy MD Aug 12 2013 07:29 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Are those, in fact, Mets and not Giants climbing those steps?

metirish Aug 12 2013 07:32 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Wanted to comment too on how much I like that picture. Hell of a long walk I imagine.

Edgy MD Aug 12 2013 07:35 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I'm curious what he's hiding behind that big popup screen. He could have added the graphics on the face of the outfield wall, to the left and right of the windbreaker-clad coachie, but he added this architectural oddity. Unless that wall is really there.

Ceetar Aug 12 2013 07:46 AM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Edgy MD wrote: I'm curious what he's hiding behind that big popup screen. He could have added the graphics on the face of the outfield wall, to the left and right of the windbreaker-clad coachie, but he added this architectural oddity. Didn't the original logo have the little ny too?

Zvon Aug 12 2013 02:50 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Good game. It looks like we ruined any chance the Snakes had of catching L.A. Lets make it up to them by sweeping the Dodgers. LOVE this one! Me too. Are those, in fact, Mets and not Giants climbing those steps? Those are Giants and I'm glad you brought this up. I didn't realize that credit was mandatory. So let me credit the photographer before he finds me. Thank you Hy Peskin! Baseball: New York Giants vs Pittsburgh Pirates. Double header. New York, NY 8/22/1954 MANDATORY CREDIT: Hy Peskin/Sports Illustrated SetNumber: X1617 F32 I'm curious what he's hiding behind that big popup screen. He could have added the graphics on the face of the outfield wall, to the left and right of the windbreaker-clad coachie, but he added this architectural oddity. That was there. I pity the folks with seats behind that. But they couldn't have sat fans behind that, right? A more familiar view of the same type of wall is also on the other side of the center field section. Imagine being one of those two guys off to the right with that fantastic view of Willies catch. Ceetar wrote: Didn't the original logo have the little ny too? I believe it did. I used this as the source because it looked old like and painted on. I added the word WIN. metirish wrote: Wanted to comment too on how much I like that picture. Hell of a long walk I imagine. And this leads to a question I've been meaning to ask about this photo. There is an identical set of stairs on the other side of the monuments. Are those the correct stairs for the home team to exit through? Did those stairs lead to an area that branched off to the clubhouses, or were they direct to each clubhouse? & thnx guys. I'm glad you dig that one.

Zvon Aug 12 2013 03:00 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Found this in my Willie folder. Mays is almost all dressed as he exits the clubhouse (That might answer my question right there). You can see the back of the silly wall. Was that there just for the batters eye deal? If not what the hell was that there for? OE: The pic must be slanted one way or the other. Did that cutout section of center run downhill?

batmagadanleadoff Aug 12 2013 03:07 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Casey headed to Mets clubhouse, last home game, 1963 June 1, 1962, Giants at Mets Pre-California Giants. The home clubhouse was still on the right field side of center.

Edgy MD Aug 12 2013 03:10 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

The whole outfield ran downhill. Leo Durocher said that from the dugout, all he saw was Mays' shoulders and head. And that was certainly an asset Mays used in playing shallow and going back on the ball. Seems to be running particularly starkly downhill once you hit the well, though, yeah.

batmagadanleadoff Aug 12 2013 03:15 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

I wonder if these two pictures were taken on the same day, seconds apart?

batmagadanleadoff Aug 12 2013 03:18 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

batmagadanleadoff wrote: I wonder if these two pictures were taken on the same day, seconds apart? They were. I was able to match several of the fans at the edge of the wall.

Edgy MD Aug 12 2013 03:20 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Great to see a chair, a hose, and other groundskeeping equipment under the stairs but technically in play.

Ceetar Aug 12 2013 03:24 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

Edgy MD wrote: Great to see a chair, a hose, and other groundskeeping equipment under the stairs but technically in play. If you have to dig around back there, 475 feet from home plate, I think it's a safe bet the guy's scoring anyway. But if I was the home team I'd make sure there was a baseball right under the edge of the stairs for quick-grabbing purposes.

Edgy MD Aug 12 2013 03:38 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

batmagadanleadoff wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: I wonder if these two pictures were taken on the same day, seconds apart? They were. I was able to match several of the fans at the edge of the wall. Lady holding the hanky is the giveaway.

Zvon Aug 12 2013 03:46 PM Re: IGT, 8/11, The Return of Hawkman

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Casey headed to Mets clubhouse, last home game, 1963 June 1, 1962, Giants at Mets Pre-California Giants. The home clubhouse was still on the right field side of center. Oh, Giants were the visitors there in the Mays photo. Wow. Didn't realize that. So all indications are that I got the wrong stairs. Well, lets keep that to ourselves. Great pics batmags. Edgy MD wrote: The whole outfield ran downhill. Leo Durocher said that from the dugout, all he saw was Mays' shoulders and head. And that was certainly an asset Mays used in playing shallow and going back on the ball. Seems to be running particularly starkly downhill once you hit the well, though, yeah. I always thought what Leo said was exaggerated. I guess not. That's pretty crazy. Edgy MD wrote: Great to see a chair, a hose, and other groundskeeping equipment under the stairs but technically in play. If you have to dig around back there, 475 feet from home plate, I think it's a safe bet the guy's scoring anyway. But if I was the home team I'd make sure there was a baseball right under the edge of the stairs for quick-grabbing purposes. Brilliant! Reading up on the '69 World Series doing the fake baseball cards I ran into a story that says Hodges grabbed a scuffed ball from a knocked over ball bag in the dugout which he presented to the ump as the shoe polish ball. There are other alternate accounts. I wish Gil were still with us. Oh, the stories he could tell.