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Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2013 01:57 PM

I suppose with 4 at San Diego and 1 in Minnesota it's not too late yet to make this a real positive road trip, but to do so almost requires a resounding victory tonight over the Padres. Wheels opposes Tyson Ross, 10 oclock. I barely heard of Tyson Ross and I don't know the enemy yet but this Ross kid is a 6-6 righty with a 2.75 ERA over 7 starts. Seems to have good stuff but given up on by Oakland where he spent parts of 3 years.

Ceetar Aug 15 2013 02:05 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Ha, you kinda have to call Tyson the San Diego Chicken right?

Edgy MD Aug 15 2013 05:23 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Buck back in the lineup again.

Ceetar Aug 15 2013 05:33 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Edgy MD wrote: Buck back in the lineup again. *obligatory but by now old joke about whether or not he's even impregnated his wife yet*

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 06:05 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

The good thing about this kid getting delayed so long is that by the time he finally gets here he'll be ready for 2nd grade. Avoids all that having to arrange pre-school sign-up shit.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 06:07 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Maybe BabyBuck's just having a really streaky gestation season.

themetfairy Aug 15 2013 07:55 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

For goodness sake - give that woman Pitocin already! Two weeks post-due in mid-August? That's cruel!

Zvon Aug 15 2013 08:16 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Very loud (could be 3 guys sitting by the mic) Lets Go Mets chanting here in the 1st. Two out single by Byrd. Ike looks at a fastball for strike three.

themetfairy Aug 15 2013 08:24 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

The Tom Seaver bobblehead they keep advertising looks nothing like Seaver. I bet we see the same mold next year for a Matt Harvey bobblehead - it looks more like him than Seaver.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 08:30 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Wheeler looking good. Has some nice drop on his curve. But Ross is also looking good. Three Mets already caught looking at third strikes. 0-0 after 1& 1/2

Zvon Aug 15 2013 08:35 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

The Tom Seaver bobblehead they keep advertising looks nothing like Seaver. I bet we see the same mold next year for a Matt Harvey bobblehead - it looks more like him than Seaver. I'll never understand how they cant get em even close. I guess thats a little close. But this is Tom Seaver. It should be perfect! Should be the best bobblehead we ever had. This looks more like Keith:

Edgy MD Aug 15 2013 08:56 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

That was an impressive and meaningful effort out there by the outfielder.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 08:56 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

I dig the stand up tripleTM as much as the chicks do, but I missed that one.

HahnSolo Aug 15 2013 08:58 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

The Seaver bobblehead looks like Danny Graves.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 09:04 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

HahnSolo wrote: The Seaver bobblehead looks like Danny Graves. Its almost embarrassing. I dig the stand up tripleTM as much as the chicks do, but I missed that one. I was out in the garage and I switch on the AM radio and-it always happens like this-I hear static and then words and static, in and out, and it ALWAYS goes out during the most important words. So:long drive~~~~~~back in~~~~~~a stand up triple! There was a review? It should pop up as a replay soon.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 09:10 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13 Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Aug 15 2013 09:20 PM

HahnSolo wrote: The Seaver bobblehead looks like Danny Graves. THAT's the name for which I was combing my brain. Hell of a job bearing down by Wheels in the third, by the by. (Catching up to real-life on DVR right now.)

Zvon Aug 15 2013 09:10 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Huh. How could an ump see that different than what it was? Was Alonsos footwork so fast he fooled the ump? Muffy gets beer for heads up running.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 09:18 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Got the replay on the triple. Wow, Young almost caught that, and then off the TOP of the wall. What an effort. He played that well. Wheeler in a little pickle here. 2 on, 0 out.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 09:28 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Wheelers back to throwing many pitches. Approaching 80 pitches after four. That coulda been worse. The kid battles. Ks to end the side, big K, his 9th.

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 09:31 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

That Young play was the play of the year where an out wasn't made. On the other hand, he didn't get behind that Sac Fly all that well.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 09:34 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

He's very athletic. He also gets a terrible read on balls, is subpar at putting himself in a position to make throws, and generally plays about as awful as you can on defense while still getting to balls and making most catches.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 09:37 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Frayed Knot wrote: That Young play was the play of the year where an out wasn't made. On the other hand, he didn't get behind that Sac Fly all that well. No he didn't. And he had all the time in the world. He clearly needs more experience if he's gonna stay out there. One thing about the wall play was that it hit the meat of his glove. I always felt if you get it that close to your glove you should be able to get it in the glove. But he was flying there. Shwoosh. I accused him of not being able to play balls over his head. Hes improving. Still, directly over his head is an adventure.

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 09:42 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

It's like EYJr has infielder genes and instincts with an OFer's athleticism. Poor OF throws annoy me probably more than anything else if for no other reason than I'm convinced that back in my day I had at least an average major league OFer's arm. I have very little ego about my athletic abilities but I know I could throw so bad throws in from the OF are the only situation where I'm saying to myself, "I could have done better than that".

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 09:47 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 15 2013 09:49 PM

What's this now, the 23rd mound conference of the night? A few more and I'll start thinking that Jorge Posada has come out of retirement.

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 09:48 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Now THAT'S an outfield throw!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2013 09:48 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Lagares. Where did this guy come from.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 09:49 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Frayed Knot wrote: It's like EYJr has infielder genes and instincts with an OFer's athleticism. Poor OF throws annoy me probably more than anything else if for no other reason than I'm convinced that back in my day I had at least an average major league OFer's arm. I have very little ego about my athletic abilities but I know I could throw so bad throws in from the OF are the only situation where I'm saying to myself, "I could have done better than that". I was going to say in my post that as an outfielder if I got that much leather on trhe ball Id feel I should have had it. WHOA! Great throw Lagares....or thanks for the call ump? Thats the problem. If umps didn't suck so bad they wouldn't need replays.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 09:52 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

The asshole did slide into Bucks foot. Ha.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 09:53 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13 Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Aug 15 2013 09:57 PM

Oh, he was ground chuck, brought down by a prime porterhouse throw AND block. OE: Not so much prime block as Kal-Kan slide.

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 09:54 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Zvon wrote: I was going to say in my post that as an outfielder if I got that much leather on trhe ball Id feel I should have had it. Except that 99% of the world doesn't even get a glove on it, and it's still an amazing catch even if you do. No, trust me on this one, I am NOT sitting at home saying I could have done that one better. The throw I honestly believe I could have done better (although we'd have to turn the clock back about a quarter century or so).

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 09:58 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

The one thing we (Wheeler) didn't need there on offense was a quick inning.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 09:59 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Ronny Cedeno is playing defense like he's angry. Thanks be that, so far at least, he's still hitting like he's Ronny Cedeno. Last frame for Wheels?

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 10:03 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Last frame for Wheels? If he even gets through it.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 10:04 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Frayed Knot wrote: I was going to say in my post that as an outfielder if I got that much leather on trhe ball Id feel I should have had it. Except that 99% of the world doesn't even get a glove on it, and it's still an amazing catch even if you do. No, trust me on this one, I am NOT sitting at home saying I could have done that one better. The throw I honestly believe I could have done better (although we'd have to turn the clock back about a quarter century or so). I'm one of the 1%! But catch it? Last time I tried to make a play like that, I don't remember if I caught the ball. When I came down off the wall I broke my ankle. I remember that part.:( This should be Wheelers last. 11 Ks, still tied 1-1. 111 pitches. I'll tip my cap to him before he even gets out of this.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 10:10 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Wow, I forgot about that K ticket deal. Great start and TY Zach.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 10:10 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Frayed Knot wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Last frame for Wheels? If he even gets through it. Kid's got balls, even if he throws a few too many of 'em. [Goes back to chewing on cigar and reorganizing war-histories library]

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2013 10:10 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Ike looking like he's returning to midseason form.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 10:13 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

To be fair, Ross' slider has been the kind of nasty you go down to Tijuana for.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 10:15 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

And Satin's like stubbly penicillin.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 10:15 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Ike looking like he's returning to midseason form. He seemed to be swinging with confidence vs. the curve, which could be the problem. And he looked at fastballs tonight. Is he trying to switchup his own book?

Zvon Aug 15 2013 10:18 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Warthen on the phone with Bucks wife.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 10:26 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Old Man Atchy works a smart, not hard seventh.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2013 10:34 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

I'm Eight Miles High.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 10:35 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Uh, oh, De-nor-fi-E!

Zvon Aug 15 2013 10:35 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Huge double for Byrd. 3-1 Mets

Zvon Aug 15 2013 10:38 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Everyone says to offer him two years is crazy talk, and I agree, but man that dude is in good shape, good condition. Always bustin it.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 10:42 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Padre vet or no, I can't imagine that the colossal bitchfest Gregerson is putting on in the dugout (re: calls and Denorfia, presumably) is going over well with the teammates.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2013 10:48 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Yup. Meantime, Headley to the pine with a case of the Germen Measles.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 10:50 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

How on earth could a pitcher play w/o wearing a cup? Outfielder can get away with that, but even infielders- they have to be nutz not to wear a cup.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 10:51 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Very nice catch Lagares.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 10:57 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Decker helping out Germen. Oh no, that was a great pitch. Germen helping himself.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 10:58 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Donkey-Show-level movement from Germen. Siddown, Jaffy.

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 11:00 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

For a guy who I assumed was just a temporary call-up and would be quickly sent back as soon as the next guy was ready, Germen has done alright for himself in the short time he's been up.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 11:01 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

We got two runs. Germen til he hits a bump?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2013 11:03 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Buckshot.

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 11:03 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 15 2013 11:04 PM

Buck you Stauffer! We need to put this game away. I'm not sure I have another (really) late night in me so I would hate to hell to see this game tied.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 11:04 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Plop. The baby drops out.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 11:04 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

PITOCIN SHOT!

Zvon Aug 15 2013 11:05 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: PITOCIN SHOT! Nice. Now if I was REALLY good I'd a had that graphic ready.

Frayed Knot Aug 15 2013 11:09 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Zvon wrote: We got two runs. Germen til he hits a bump? Good call. Would like to see him finish this. AND NO WALKS!!!

Zvon Aug 15 2013 11:10 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Germen get a chance here. That homer might have made the difference too.

Zvon Aug 15 2013 11:12 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Big K. He walks the lead off guy and Ida been cursin' him up and down. I figure a bump for him is a man reaching second. Gets out 2.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 15 2013 11:13 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

BIg Boy Save!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 15 2013 11:14 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

put it in the portable e-readers!

Zvon Aug 15 2013 11:15 PM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

Good game all around. I'm a little concerned over Wheelers pitch count but not so much. He's a work in progress. As long as he works his way out of his jams I'm one happy fan.

Edgy MD Aug 16 2013 06:20 AM Re: Tyson Chicken IGT 8/15/13

I made it through 3 1/2 - 4 innings. I needed some sleep. Heckuva read for the morning, though. Thanks, lads.