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IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 07:15 AM

Kevin Slowey, RHP 0-0, 4.15 ERA Slowey makes his second start in place of the injured Jacob Turner. Slowey pitched seven scoreless innings in relief and earned the victory in the Marlins' 2-1 win against the Mets in 19 innings on June 8, 2013. Jenrry Mejia, RHP 3-0, 1.99 ERA In his last outing against the Cards, Mejia extended his career-long scoreless-innings streak to 13 2/3. Much of that run has come despite a blister on Mejia's right middle finger, which forced him to exit a start in Arizona earlier this month. (mets.com)

MFS62 Apr 26 2014 07:17 AM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Let's hope Mejia can show his middle finger to the Marlins all game long. Later

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 08:21 AM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Slowey pitched seven scoreless innings in relief and earned the victory in the Marlins' 2-1 win against the Mets in 19 innings on June 8, 2013. Ahhh, yes. That was this game (20 innings actually) - aka: the game with four "quality starts": * Jose Fernandez (starter) - 6 innings, 1 Run on 3 hits * Matt Harvey (starter) - 7 innings, 1 Run on 6 Hits * Kevin Slowey - 7 innings (13th thru 19th), 0 Runs on 8 Hits (Win) * Shawn Marcum - 8 inning (13th thru 20th) 1 Run on 5 Hits (Loss) Mets = 0-fer-19 with RiSP and 22 LOB. The Marlins left a mere 10 stranded and had just 4 ABs w/RiSP (2-4) Mets had 13 hits and drew Nine walks, yet scored just the one run. Without a doubt the most frustrating game of 2013

Benjamin Grimm Apr 26 2014 08:25 AM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

And easily Shawn Marcum's best game as a Met.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 26 2014 08:48 AM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Just the fact that we didn't go into the season with a Shawn Marcum in the starting ro' this year indicates how much better we are as a team. Muffy (1-9) thrown out at home in the 12th.

TransMonk Apr 26 2014 08:49 AM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Per Rubin: The Mets will aim to move four games over .500 on Saturday night for the first time since July 14, 2012. That's not nothin'.

Ashie62 Apr 26 2014 09:00 AM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Winning these games in April will a long ways to help us in September and hopefully beyond...

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 02:21 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Eric Young Jr., lf Granderson, CF David Wright, 3b Daniel Murphy, 2b Bobby Abreu, rf Lucas Duda, 1b Travis d'Arnaud, c Omar Quintanilla, ss Jenrry Mejia, rhp Chris Young apparently be illin' And 'The Visitors' Christian Yelich, lf Marcell Ozuna, cf Giancarlo Stanton, rf Casey McGehee, 3b Jarrod Saltalamacchia, c Garrett Jones, 1b Derek Dietrich, 2b Adeiny Hechavarria, ss Kevin Slowey, rhp

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 04:54 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

The problem with designated-old-guy-pinch-hitters is that in this day of five-man benches, they're going to have to pack a glove. I wasn't hoping to see Abreu in the outfield twice in his first week. You can only wonder what Sandy is thinking when he spent the offseason enjoying the notion of a Chris Young/Juan Lagares/Curtis Granderson, perhaps with den Dekker available as a defensive sub for Grandy. Instead, they've got EY/Grandy/Abreu right to left. Not how it was drawn up, certainly.

Centerfield Apr 26 2014 04:57 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

At CitiField. Last minute free tix. Free WiFi! Caesar's Club is nice. My first time here.

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 05:07 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

It is nice, especially this time of year. Enjoy!!

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 05:26 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

AbreuBOOM!

metirish Apr 26 2014 05:26 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

d'Kong76 wrote: AbreuBOOM! sweet swing

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 05:27 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

The old baseball axiom: If you can hit, you can hit.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 26 2014 05:29 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Plus or minus a few stone, he's looking pretty Ibanez-y, eh?

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 05:39 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

I prefer "Rustic" as his analogical descriptive.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 26 2014 05:50 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

So, does that leave d'Arnaud-on-the-basepaths-- tagging to third on the fly to left field-- more Mookish or Nailsy?

MFS62 Apr 26 2014 06:02 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: So, does that leave d'Arnaud-on-the-basepaths-- tagging to third on the fly to left field-- more Mookish or Nailsy? Kanehl-ish? (I don't know if Rod ever tried it, but it was something you could convince someone who remembers him that he did). Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 26 2014 06:13 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

when I say DOO you say DOO DOO! DOO! DOO! DOO!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 26 2014 06:19 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

I've never seen Doo Radley looking more relaxed. And I don't just mean at the plate-- he's completely lost the thousand-yard-stare he'd get while leaving the bases after the third out of an inning, or jogging in after the Mets retire the other guys, or accidentally murdering a kindly neighbor girl.

Ashie62 Apr 26 2014 06:21 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

It is nice to turn on a game and see the Mets winning...

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 06:23 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

MFS62 wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: So, does that leave d'Arnaud-on-the-basepaths-- tagging to third on the fly to left field-- more Mookish or Nailsy? Kanehl-ish? (I don't know if Rod ever tried it, but it was something you could convince someone who remembers him that he did). Later Dudian.

Ashie62 Apr 26 2014 06:26 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Willie Montanez

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 26 2014 06:26 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Like, "Dude"-ian? Unrelated: is it weird that I feel so much more comfortable with Big Bank Jank on the mound than I do with Wheeler? YMMV, obviously, but I never quite feel like Wheelz is cruising, even when he is. Mejia, on the other hand, seems more in command of everything, even when he's not getting strikes or missing his spots.

Ashie62 Apr 26 2014 06:32 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Mejia throws more strikes? Wheeler 110-63

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 26 2014 06:36 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 26 2014 06:38 PM

That's almost certainly it. Even when he's missing, he's usually not all over the place. And speaking of all over the place... man, does Omar make a great backup-quarterback-to-the-terrible-starter, doesn't he? Great during the occasional start/relief work... right up until you hand-- or are compelled by circumstance to hand-- him the job.

dinosaur jesus Apr 26 2014 06:38 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

The infield defense has been insanely good this year, or at least lately. I love the shot last inning of Mejia laughing at the play Quintanilla just made.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 06:38 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Like, "Dude"-ian? Unrelated: is it weird that I feel so much more comfortable with Big Bank Jank on the mound than I do with Wheeler? YMMV, obviously, but I never quite feel like Wheelz is cruising, even when he is. Mejia, on the other hand, seems more in command of everything, even when he's not getting strikes or missing his spots. Nah, that's cool. Problem is, while I trust Jenrry's control more, I trust Wheeler's elbow not to blow up more. Anyhow, how about the Mets infielders with the 360 move? I associate that move with Hubie Brooks.

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 06:43 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: And speaking of all over the place... man, does Omar make a great backup-quarterback-to-the-terrible-starter, doesn't he? Great during the occasional start/relief work... right up until you hand-- or are compelled by circumstance to hand-- him the job. There's an energy to Omar's play that's absent at times with Tejada. Not that that's always fair to the Tejada-type of seemless-efficiency player, but it's usually more fun to watch and you tend to be more forgiving when they fail.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 06:53 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

So, Duda vs. a career catcher in a dead sprint, pick the catcher every time.

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 06:53 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Jenrry seems to running out of something

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 06:58 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Running out of a few things, I think. Lead cut to 5-4. Maybe he doesn't like getting wet.

metirish Apr 26 2014 07:01 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

pear shaped, it's all gone pear shaped

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 07:02 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Cornbluth!

Fman99 Apr 26 2014 07:04 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Once again, following tonight's action courtesy of SiriusXM/Howie and Josh. The wife is watching a show about decorating, or lesbians, or some such thing. Thank God for headphones.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 07:06 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

I'm hanging that five-run sixth inning on Fwife.

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 07:11 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

NYM XBHs in 2014 Bobby Abreu = 2 in 8 ABs (1 HR, 1 2B) David Wright = 3 in 98 ABs (1 HR, 2 2Bs)

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 07:12 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

d'Arnaud just a running fool lately.

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 07:14 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Fman99 wrote: The wife is watching a show about decorating, or lesbians, or some such thing. Mine too, but I got the big tv tonight! All TIED up!!

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 07:15 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Yeah, he's showing himself to be a solid baserunner, and he's showing me some of the energy I was looking for. How about a TIE GAME?!

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 07:15 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

You can't stop Travis d'Arnaud from running wild, you can only hope to contain him.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 26 2014 07:16 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

He's like Murph last year; they're giving it to him, so... hell, why not?

metirish Apr 26 2014 07:16 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Frayed Knot wrote: You can't stop Travis d'Arnaud from running wild, you can only hope to contain him. starting to come around eh?

Fman99 Apr 26 2014 07:19 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

AND NOW XM IS EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, NO RADIO FEED FROM EITHER THE METS OR MARLINS CHANNEL. I'M READY TO PUNCH THE WHOLE WORLD IN THE THROAT.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 07:27 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Tough assignment for Jeurys there. A grind but a decent job.

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 07:28 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Familia!!

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 07:44 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Matsuzaka!!

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 07:50 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

I keep seeing Yankee clothes on the fans in the field level seats, freezing in the rain. Yankee fans make loyal Met fans.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 07:53 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

"Al Simmons made the Hall of Fame. He was a bucket hitter!" --- Ralph Kiner

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 07:57 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Edgy MD wrote: I keep seeing Yankee clothes on the fans in the field level seats, freezing in the rain. Yankee fans make loyal Met fans. They got free expensive tix, and they're slummin' it tonight is probably how they look at it.

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 08:02 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

I'd like to get Nieuwenhuis in for Abreu now that that spot won't bat for a while, but we're already running low on PH-ers and the pitcher may bat in bottom 9

Nymr83 Apr 26 2014 08:08 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Abery looked afraid of the where the wall was on the Stanton HR and on that double in the corner, but that's his M.O. to begin with so Its hard to know if I would even be thinking that with a guy who didn't carry t h w reputation.

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 08:10 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Blue!!! Jeez

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 26 2014 08:11 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Gulp. Need a dp

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 08:11 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

A double-challenge inning!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 26 2014 08:13 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Things are getting Dicey. Amirite???

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 08:14 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Matsuzaka!!

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 08:15 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

DICE!!!!

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 08:16 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

"Mr. McGehee, don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry."

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 08:16 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Nymr83 wrote: Abery looked afraid of the where the wall was on the Stanton HR and on that double in the corner, but that's his M.O. to begin with so Its hard to know if I would even be thinking that with a guy who didn't carry t h w reputation. That double back in the 6th was going to be tough to get to for anyone, it was just placed perfectly. But, yeah, Abreu just doesn't go after ones like that very aggressively and never has.

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 08:18 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

At least we've got a couple of RHBs up against Dunn this inning

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 08:21 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

I'm not looking forward to 20 innings tonight. Somebody needs to end this.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 08:22 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

It's not the type of game that will go 20, I think. Pitchers are real uncomfortable out there. Somebody would cough it up. Here we go. Recks-n-Effect.

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 08:23 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

I guess C. Young's flu-like symptoms were helped by some cure-like remedies.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 08:26 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Nope. No Reckage. So, I guess remaining on the bench is Nieuwie and the ghost of Chris Young. And our emergency backup catcher is... EY? Murphy?

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 08:31 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Frickin' Saltylahmakiya goes yard.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 08:41 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Steal a base for me, David.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 08:43 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Well, we're gonna have a fun defensive alignment if we manage to tie this up.

Gwreck Apr 26 2014 08:43 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Chris Young plays second base, I assume. (When we tie this up)

Gwreck Apr 26 2014 08:44 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Howie sez: Tejada 2B, Wright SS, C. Young 3B

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 26 2014 08:44 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Let's go Bobby. Now the all-time leader in home runs by Mets who wear No. 53.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 08:45 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Umpie has theater tickets.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 26 2014 08:45 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Well that sucked a fat one.

Edgy MD Apr 26 2014 08:46 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Figures that Abreu makes the last out swinging at what looked like a ball but one this ump has been callign.

d'Kong76 Apr 26 2014 08:46 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Un-fun loss

Frayed Knot Apr 26 2014 08:53 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Hard to call this the first "give-away" loss of the year when we've been ahead in virtually every game at some point. But this one felt like more of a a give-away than the others even though we did that thing again where we only get one or two hits after building a lead. Disappointing night.

TransMonk Apr 27 2014 12:16 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

My daughter's first laugh and clap in excitement of watching me get excited during a Mets game: Abreu's home run. That stat is going in the baby book.

d'Kong76 Apr 27 2014 12:32 PM Re: IGT 04/26 - Fishsticks at Metropolitans

Sweet!