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IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2013 11:16 AM

I like starting an IGT when they already have a 5-0 lead. I take full credit. You're welcome.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 04 2013 11:32 AM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

totally forgot about this. Also working. wtf

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2013 11:35 AM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Brown Doodoo home runs. Even Gee has an RBI. Braves must have slept late, too.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2013 11:36 AM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

I have to say, Dillon Gee's turnaround is one of the highlights of the season. Back on May 1 (or thereabouts) I never would have expected that in September I'd be saying, "Oh, good, Gee is pitching today!"

Edgy MD Sep 04 2013 11:41 AM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Hey, I think all homers are good, even brown doodoo ones.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2013 11:46 AM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 04 2013 11:47 AM

And, did anyone notice that we had a Turner crossing home plate sighting today? Got on twice so far, scored once. That 50% rate is about 45 points above his norm this season.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2013 11:47 AM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

He's probably extra motivated playing in a stadium that's named for him.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2013 11:55 AM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Nice hitting today and it's one of those games that seems 'safe' - but still too many LOBsters. And now that the starter Loe, the source of all this goodness, is out ...

Edgy MD Sep 04 2013 12:10 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Brownie, since his homer, has twice left the bases loaded.

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2013 12:15 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Need those tack-on runs that always seem to be scored by other teams.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2013 12:18 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Hey look! Freddy Garcia is a Brave. I promise you, we're looking at the birth of a new tradition --- veteran starters who you thought were retired or dead, re-emerging as September innings eaters to take pressure off younger or playoff-bound rotations.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2013 12:47 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Chillin' Gee coming out in the eighth. Vic Black on. den Dekker coming on for defense, with Lagares swinging over to right for Brownie. Operation Impermeability.

Zvon Sep 04 2013 12:52 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

fkn Frddy Frmn. Hey, move Ike, Satin, Duda, and go get Fkn Frddy Frmn, Sandy.

Zvon Sep 04 2013 12:55 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

I like this Black guy. He brings it.

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2013 12:57 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Zvon wrote: I like this Black guy. He brings it. LaTroy Hawkins?

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2013 12:58 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Freeman's swing doesn't look like it should be able to hit high pitches, particularly high hard ones. It can.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2013 12:58 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Black is Black, but I want my Bobby back.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2013 01:06 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

So where are our odds of pulling out this game? I'm thinking it's around 50/50

Zvon Sep 04 2013 01:09 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Frayed Knot wrote: Freeman's swing doesn't look like it should be able to hit high pitches, particularly high hard ones. It can. He brings the whole plane of his swing up. It's weird but most effective. I've never seen anyone do it exactly the way he does.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2013 01:11 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Frayed Knot wrote: So where are our odds of pulling out this game? I'm thinking it's around 50/50 LaHawk Troykins on for the ninth and yields a one-out dubble. Tying run on deck.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2013 01:11 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Andrelton Simony pops out. Two down.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2013 01:13 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

And please drive safely. That's two crisp games, following the MOST EXCRUCIATING GAME EVER.

Zvon Sep 04 2013 01:18 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I have to say, Dillon Gee's turnaround is one of the highlights of the season. Back on May 1 (or thereabouts) I never would have expected that in September I'd be saying, "Oh, good, Gee is pitching today!" I wrote him off about the same time. His turnaround has been quietly uplifting. GG! Played like winners and won.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2013 01:24 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

A crisp-[u:2ro4izca]ish[/u:2ro4izca] game today. Certainly OK from the Mets viewpoint - although all those LOBs, the offense shutting itself down with more than half a game to go, and that the Braves were resting half their starters wasn't too comforting. But the Braves in general and Loe and the Uptons in particular seemed to pretty much take the day off. Man those Upton boys are frustrating at times. Both seem like they should be better players, better hitters, better fielders. Y'know something I noticed about the Braves today? - on their pitching staff only Maholm (31) & Hudson (37) are over 30 (of those with at least 25 IP) - and on their offense, only Uggla (33) is out of his 20s among the starters. Throw backup C Gerald Laird (33) and Reed Johnson (36) if you're counting the subs.

Ceetar Sep 04 2013 01:25 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Zvon wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: I have to say, Dillon Gee's turnaround is one of the highlights of the season. Back on May 1 (or thereabouts) I never would have expected that in September I'd be saying, "Oh, good, Gee is pitching today!" I wrote him off about the same time. His turnaround has been quietly uplifting. GG! Played like winners and won. Indeed. Once he recovered his arm strength and velocity, he's been good after a good year last year. I guess pitching with tears in your shoulder is the new market inefficiency.

Edgy MD Sep 05 2013 11:47 AM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Will Lefty wait a few innings before starting the next game?

Lefty Specialist Sep 05 2013 01:02 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

That was the first IGT I ever started. I should probably quit with my 1.000 winning percentage intact.

Frayed Knot Sep 05 2013 01:14 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Lefty Specialist wrote: That was the first IGT I ever started. I should probably quit with my 1.000 winning percentage intact. Uh-uh, they won the game so you can't break the streak. Start it now if you wish but you HAVE to start it.

Edgy MD Sep 05 2013 01:17 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Don't pull a Reyes.

Frayed Knot Sep 05 2013 01:20 PM Re: IGT 9/4/13 NYM vs ATL Good Head Start

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I have to say, Dillon Gee's turnaround is one of the highlights of the season. Back on May 1 (or thereabouts) I never would have expected that in September I'd be saying, "Oh, good, Gee is pitching today!" Quite a turn-around indeed. All starting, as Gary is oh so fond of pointing out, with his game vs the Yanquis on May 31 Here is a synopsis of his starts prior to that 5/31 outing, and then the ones of 5/31 and since. The K-rate is virtually unchanged while every other number is dramatically better and has been for almost twice as long. GS IP H/9 ERA BB/9 K/9 HR/9 BAA OBA SLGA 10 49.2 12.5 6.34 3.08 6.70 1.46 .329 .390 .519 18 123.2 8.0 2.40 1.89 6.33 1.02 .236 .278 .368 Now if we could just keep him away from the Phillies in general and Ryan Howard in particular he's be a CY candidate.