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IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Edgy MD Apr 08 2014 09:04 PM

YOUR New York Mets battle the power-packing Atlanta Braves for THIRD PLACE as young flame-thrower Zack Wheeler takes on grumpy ignored free agent Ervin Santana.

Ashie62 Apr 09 2014 03:37 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

LET IT RIDE! Eric Young Jr., lf Daniel Murphy, 2b Wright, 3b Curtis Granderson, rf Lucas Duda, 1b Juan Lagares, cf Travis d'Arnaud, c Ruben Tejada, ss Wheeler, rhp Jason Heyward, rf Andrelton Simmons, ss Freddie Freeman, 1b Chris Johnson, 3b Justin Upton, lf Dan Uggla, 2b Evan Gattis, c Jordan Schafer, cf Santana, rhp

Lefty Specialist Apr 09 2014 05:19 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Well, fumft.

Zvon Apr 09 2014 05:21 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Gah. Heyward worked that at bat, and that last pitch was fatter than Colon. 0-1 Them

Zvon Apr 09 2014 05:22 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

I LUV LAGARES!

themetfairy Apr 09 2014 05:34 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Obi Juan Lagares is our only hope.

Zvon Apr 09 2014 05:35 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

That was an unbelievable play by the Brave SS.

Frayed Knot Apr 09 2014 06:53 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

I wouldn't mind Chris Young getting back as soon as possible and see Eric get hisself some bench time.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2014 06:58 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Yup. Hard to believe Ron & Gary are talking as though EYJ is doing so well it'd be difficult to unseat him.

Frayed Knot Apr 09 2014 07:05 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Is there anyone else walking past the stadium in Atlanta that they'd like to sign so he can come in and toss a shutout? The peanut vendor maybe? I know it's only the 2nd week but, after losing Hudson to FA, they lose two more starters in ST plus have a couple more still on the mend from last year, and yet their starting staff is currently leading the majors in lowest ERA, OBA, and WHiP

Fman99 Apr 09 2014 07:06 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

C'mon you damn Mets.

Frayed Knot Apr 09 2014 07:11 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Well they finally got Heyward out. But I think that's only because he was secretly replaced between innings by Justin Heyward and, seeing as how the former front of the Moody Blues has got to be nearly 70 y/o by now, getting him out isn't all that impressive. Plus he's English and probably never even played baseball.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2014 07:22 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

It may be time for the Dana Eveland Era to begin.

Ashie62 Apr 09 2014 07:26 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Very Quiet...

Zvon Apr 09 2014 07:26 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Frayed Knot wrote: Is there anyone else walking past the stadium in Atlanta that they'd like to sign so he can come in and toss a shutout? The peanut vendor maybe? That stuff will drive ya crazy. Saw the first few innings. Didn't think Ervin could keep it up. Has Santana been pitching that good or are we doing some extra sucking at the plate?

Nymr83 Apr 09 2014 07:27 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Wanted: Offense.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 09 2014 07:28 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 09 2014 07:31 PM

Of COURSE Lannan gave up the leadoff hit. I was wary of his soft-tossing, MFY-loving ass before ST, I was wary of it at the end of ST, and I'm about sick of it two weeks in. He's had one half-decent year in his career, pitches to loud contact, and is a low-strikeout/highish-walk dude. What's not to love? What I'm trying to say is, JOHN LANNAN MAKES ME INTO ASHIE. And in other shouty news, GONZALEZ GERMEN ONLY MAKES LOUD OUTS AND STRIKEOUTS!

Frayed Knot Apr 09 2014 07:30 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Lannan's been really good at finding the bats of LHBs so far this year

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 09 2014 07:34 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 09 2014 07:37 PM

Accentuating the positive, though... how about my boy I'm-Still-Calling-Him-HYOO-Rees, with two runnerless, bang-on-the-table-for-some losing-effort Schaeffer frames? And I do like those glimpses of the Braves HoF, with the simulated-locker thing for your Horners and Murphys. Something like that might be a decent way to repurpose the CitiField Steiner Brothers Memorial Used Batting Helmet Room.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2014 07:34 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

We're in biz now. Nice leadoff base on balls.

Frayed Knot Apr 09 2014 07:35 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Zvon wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Is there anyone else walking past the stadium in Atlanta that they'd like to sign so he can come in and toss a shutout? The peanut vendor maybe? That stuff will drive ya crazy. Saw the first few innings. Didn't think Ervin could keep it up. Has Santana been pitching that good or are we doing some extra sucking at the plate? Well it's not like Santana is a bad pitcher or anything, but the Braves were forced into having 3 of their first 8 games started by guys who weren't even employed by a major league team three weeks ago and all they've done so far is give up 1 run over 21 innings

Zvon Apr 09 2014 07:38 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

I'm surprised that Santana wasn't given the chance to complete the game. Wussies. Wright singles. 2 on, 1 out. Ugh crap, Kimbrel.

Nymr83 Apr 09 2014 07:40 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Zvon wrote: I'm surprised that Santana wasn't given the chance to complete the game. Wussies. Wright singles. 2 on, 1 out. Ugh crap, Kimbrel. He signed late in the spring, they probably figure he is still stretching out

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2014 07:40 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Eff Kimbrel. We owe this guy a few.

Ceetar Apr 09 2014 07:41 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Santana probably limited somewhat, though I would've left him in. Glad they didn't..let's see if they've got some magic..

Zvon Apr 09 2014 07:42 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

EFF KIMBREL! ugh,that first pitch was a 'lil meaty but who expected the slider? And that one snapped. We'll take a walk. 3-1 count.

metirish Apr 09 2014 07:43 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Nice BB by Grandy...... Come on Duda

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2014 07:43 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Here we go.

Nymr83 Apr 09 2014 07:44 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Wow Duda also gets the meatball 1st pitch and watches

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 09 2014 07:45 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Had a hanger on the second one, too. Ah, well.

Fman99 Apr 09 2014 07:46 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Well hey! 4-2 now.

Nymr83 Apr 09 2014 07:46 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Lagares!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2014 07:46 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Juanderful

Zvon Apr 09 2014 07:46 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Mah man Lagares. Very nice.

metirish Apr 09 2014 07:47 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

DarNow

Zvon Apr 09 2014 07:47 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

woooooow.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2014 07:47 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Oh my.

Nymr83 Apr 09 2014 07:47 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

D'Arnaud! !

Fman99 Apr 09 2014 07:48 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Dar-Yes!

Nymr83 Apr 09 2014 07:48 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Ughh Tejada??? Use Brown!!

Zvon Apr 09 2014 07:48 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

WRECK HIM.FKN WRECK KIMBREL! WRECK THAT PEN!

Fman99 Apr 09 2014 07:50 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Dang.

Nymr83 Apr 09 2014 07:51 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Fuckfuckfuck

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2014 07:51 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Oh well. At least we made them shit their pants.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 09 2014 07:51 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

We're still winning on aggregate runs.

Zvon Apr 09 2014 07:52 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGH. Well, they made it exciting. And slapped Kimbrel around 'lil bit. That'll have to do.

Frayed Knot Apr 09 2014 07:55 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Why not Flores for Tejada?

Ceetar Apr 09 2014 08:13 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Frayed Knot wrote: Why not Flores for Tejada? mainly because he's in Vegas.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2014 08:18 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Yeah, just Brown, Quinty & Recker left. I don't think Brown has even put his uniform on since that 2nd game, tho he was on deck for the pitcher. With all due respect to Tejada's redeeming first few games, this team could use a shortstop who can also lead off; and a lefthanded relief pitcher who's tough on lefties. Hafta believe an Ike-Gregoriuos-etc deal will still happen, probably after the weekend.

Ceetar Apr 09 2014 08:38 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Yeah, just Brown, Quinty & Recker left. I don't think Brown has even put his uniform on since that 2nd game, tho he was on deck for the pitcher. With all due respect to Tejada's redeeming first few games, this team could use a shortstop who can also lead off; and a lefthanded relief pitcher who's tough on lefties. Hafta believe an Ike-Gregoriuos-etc deal will still happen, probably after the weekend. Tejada's had a fine start to the season though, and is probably as good a leadoff option as we have. He's probably the best hitter of the remaining guys on the bench there too. Most likely to make contact and get the ball in play. If it was tying run on first, or at the plate, then maybe consider the feast or famine Brown and Recker. And if they're all spent and you've already used Jon Niese, then you can try 0.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 09 2014 09:19 PM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Yeah, as sad as it is to say, Ruben's probably the best play there.

bmfc1 Apr 10 2014 05:50 AM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Why did TC use Ike in the 8th, down 4-0, 2 out, no one on? He was the best (only?) lefty PH available and he has power so he should have been saved for a more critical situation (which obviously arose). If it was 1-0 in the 8th, fine but not 4-0, no one on.

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2014 06:30 AM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL Edited 3 time(s), most recently on Apr 10 2014 06:54 AM

Ceetar wrote: Why not Flores for Tejada? mainly because he's in Vegas. OK, somehow I missed this. I guess he was swapped out to get Niese back in. This is the second time I've called for Wilmer to PH - the first was when Ike hit the GS So, given the REAL options at that point, Terry's choices are essentially Ruben then Brown for the pitcher (what he actually did), or PH Brown for Ruben then Q for the pitcher Pretty much a coin flip though I think he made the right choice there: stick with the less K-like Ruben for the tie then hope Brown could run into one and maybe put up a crooked number with one swing. I'll just go back to being stupid now.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2014 06:43 AM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

bmfc1 wrote: Why did TC use Ike in the 8th, down 4-0, 2 out, no one on? He was the best (only?) lefty PH available and he has power so he should have been saved for a more critical situation (which obviously arose). If it was 1-0 in the 8th, fine but not 4-0, no one on. we needed someone to ground out on the first pitch, didn't you watch? Seriously, I don't think you go with Quintanilla on the off-chance the Mets load the bases in the 9th. If Ike goes yard in his turn in the 8th we tie it without him anyway, all else being equal, which it wouldn't be. Down by 4, on the road, 2 outs, bases empty, 8th inning isn't an ideal situation for any pinch hitter.

Ceetar Apr 10 2014 07:05 AM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

I think that was a "Let's get Ike an AB" pinch hit.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2014 07:12 AM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

yeah, I think that was probably part of it too. Of course, Ike is supposed to start tonight and Roobie thinks that means he's the new regular. Who the hell knows. Trade coming Tuesday.

Ceetar Apr 10 2014 07:31 AM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: yeah, I think that was probably part of it too. Of course, Ike is supposed to start tonight and Roobie thinks that means he's the new regular. Who the hell knows. Trade coming Tuesday. He should the the 'new regular' in the sense that he should start the next 4 (maybe 1 for Satin) games there because he's the better defender and let Duda DH.

Edgy MD Apr 10 2014 07:39 AM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Down by 4, on the road, 2 outs, bases empty, 8th inning isn't an ideal situation for any pinch hitter. Sounds like a great "Let's get Q an AB" situation.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2014 08:25 AM Re: IGT, Game 8, 4/9 NYM@ATL

Ceetar wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: yeah, I think that was probably part of it too. Of course, Ike is supposed to start tonight and Roobie thinks that means he's the new regular. Who the hell knows. Trade coming Tuesday. He should the the 'new regular' in the sense that he should start the next 4 (maybe 1 for Satin) games there because he's the better defender and let Duda DH. Looks like 2 lefties in Anaheim this weekend actually. Mets should wear Brown Satin for those.