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IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

d'Kong76 May 28 2014 09:45 AM

Didn't realize this was a gay dame! Pittsburgh at NY Mets When: 1:10 PM ET, Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. Changing hitting coaches did not produce a noticeable jolt for the New York Mets' offense, but a bullpen shuffle has the team in position for its first series win since April 25-27. Vic Black, promoted from Triple-A when Jose Valverde was released after Monday's loss to Pittsburgh, stifled a pair of rallies with inning-ending strikeouts as the Mets evened the series with a 4-2 win Tuesday. New York sends out Bartolo Colon to face the Pirates in Wednesday's rubber match. Pittsburgh is tied with Miami for the fewest road wins (seven) in the majors but has a chance to win its first series away from home since taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs on April 8-10. Reigning National League MVP Andrew McCutchen is 3-for-6 with four walks in the first two games and is batting 29-for-86 in May. Sinkerballer Charlie Morton, coming off his first win of the season, will oppose Colon as the Pirates seek their sixth win in eight games. TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Charlie Morton (1-6, 3.29 ERA) vs. Mets LH Bartolo Colon (3-5, 5.34) Morton finally earned his elusive first victory and halted a 14-start winless drought in the process by holding the Washington Nationals to one run and five hits over 5 2/3 innings. Morton still struggled with his control, allowing four walks and throwing 108 pitches, but the bullpen managed to preserve his first win since Sept. 2. Morton is seeking his first win away from home, going 0-3 with a 4.62 ERA in four road starts. Rain wiped out Colon's last start after four innings but he went a season-high eight innings in his previous outing, giving up two runs on five hits in a win over the Nationals. That ended a three-start winless stretch in which Colon was knocked around for 16 earned runs and 28 hits in a span of 17 1/3 innings. The 41-year-old Colon will be making only his fourth start of the season at Citi Field and first since April 24. WALK-OFFS: 1. Mets C Travis d'Arnaud, sidelined since May 13 with a concussion, is expected to be activated for Wednesday's game. 2. Morton has never beaten the Mets in six appearances (five starts), logging an 0-2 mark and allowing New York to bat .322 against him. 3. Mets RHP Dillon Gee had a setback in his recovery from a strained right lat muscle and is headed to the team's complex in Florida to get healthy.

Edgy MD May 28 2014 09:54 AM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Chris Young escapes the bench, but not den Dekker. [list=1:3fzfejng][*:3fzfejng]Lagares, cf[/*:m:3fzfejng] [*:3fzfejng]Murphy, 2b[/*:m:3fzfejng] [*:3fzfejng]Wright, 3b[/*:m:3fzfejng] [*:3fzfejng]Granderson, rf'[/*:m:3fzfejng] [*:3fzfejng]C. Young, lf[/*:m:3fzfejng] [*:3fzfejng]Duda, 1b[/*:m:3fzfejng] [*:3fzfejng]Tejada, ss[/*:m:3fzfejng] [*:3fzfejng]Centeno, c[/*:m:3fzfejng] [*:3fzfejng]Colon, sp[/*:m:3fzfejng][/list:o:3fzfejng]

Benjamin Grimm May 28 2014 09:58 AM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Looks like Travis isn't back yet.

Ceetar May 28 2014 09:58 AM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Looks like Travis isn't back yet. driving from Binghamton. Maybe there's traffic on i91.

Edgy MD May 28 2014 10:16 AM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

If Centeno is in the lineup, it suggests d'Arnaud won't be active for the game in any capacity.

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 10:43 AM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

He won't be. Read something this morning saying that he would join the team today but not be activated.

Edgy MD May 28 2014 11:32 AM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Mets get two ducks on in the first, but Chris Young whiffs.

Edgy MD May 28 2014 11:46 AM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Maybe it's some sort of master class in stranding dudes, and Chris Young is visiting professor. Anytuckles, Shumcas Duda opens the second with a walk. And it's Ruben Tejada, promoted to the seventh spot in the order.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 11:51 AM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Doodoo walks and scores thanks to a wild pitch, a groundout, and a wild pitch

Edgy MD May 28 2014 11:52 AM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

My kind of rally. One that involves almost no bat-to-ball contact.

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 12:00 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

McCutcheon flies to deep RF in the 2nd but, as Hawk Harrelson would describe it on a ChiSox broadcast, 'We got a man there'

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 12:02 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Muffy with a Little League triple (reaches 1st on throwing error, and 3rd on a different throwing error).

Zvon May 28 2014 12:03 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Funniest triple eveh

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 12:06 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Didn't realize this game was being played in Williamsport, PA

Zvon May 28 2014 12:06 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Wow, looks like he missed second, but ump says he got it. Replay made it look like he stepped on the 2nd basemans glove. No review. Wright drives Murphy home! 2-0

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 12:48 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

K2K for Bartolo - and Ike is the victim.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 12:56 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Party City for David Wright.

Zvon May 28 2014 12:57 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

WRIGHT POWER!

Edgy MD May 28 2014 12:59 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Lamar GENIUS!

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 01:01 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Wright's HR makes Laggy's ill-advised steal attempt of 3rd for the 3rd out the previous inning even more inexcusable. And, yeah, the pre-determined outcome fallacy and all that, but it was still dumb and, with at least four of those pre-pitch steal attempts gone wrong this year, it's time to abandon this strategy.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 01:12 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Looks like we got thrown out at 3rd again.

Zvon May 28 2014 01:12 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

FIRE THE RUNNING COACH!

Benjamin Grimm May 28 2014 01:12 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

They should totally fire the second-base coach.

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 01:16 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Pitt pitchers retired TWO Met batters in a seven batter sequence and we managed just one run out of it and wound up with only two LOBs

Benjamin Grimm May 28 2014 01:18 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Outs on the basepaths provide players with a much-needed chance to catch their breath before they take the field again in the next half inning.

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 01:28 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Outs on the basepaths provide players with a much-needed chance to catch their breath before they take the field again in the next half inning. Plus there's all that energy you save by running only to 3rd instead of all the way home. Not sure why they didn't think of this earlier.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 01:47 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Familia ends the 8th on a 1-pitch DP. sweet.

Ceetar May 28 2014 01:47 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Familia ends the 8th on a 1-pitch DP. sweet. Everyone's a good 90 seconds ahead of me.

Zvon May 28 2014 01:48 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Colon's done after throwing a fat amount of pitches. GJ Bartolo. Familia+1 pitch=DP (Ike Davis 4-6-3)

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 01:49 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

I'm on a radio at my cube, pretending to work. Radio has been way ahead of TV broadcast recently, but at least once earlier this year, it was a second or two behind the TV.

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 01:49 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Terry had himself an interesting choice there and wound up opting for Familia vs Ike as opposed to Edgin vs Gaby Sanchez (who almost certainly would have PH'd for Ike) I liked the choice ahead of time and REALLY liked it afterward.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 01:56 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Quick, watch on TV: Doodoo crushes one.

Zvon May 28 2014 01:58 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Duda reaches the confounded bridge!

TheOldMole May 28 2014 01:59 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Zvon May 28 2014 01:59 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Well, almost. It was a chip off the sign.

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 01:59 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

That was a high IQ shot ... it hit off the 'Wise' sign

Edgy MD May 28 2014 02:05 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Getting a hit in only his second career at-bat: Jeurys Familia.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 02:09 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

That was a high IQ shot ... it hit off the 'Wise' sign Reminds me of this hilarious press release: Wise Foods Named Official Potato Chip and Cheez Doodle(R) Sponsor For The New York Mets -- Mets Infielder Jose Reyes Named 'Wise Player' -- -- Three Year Agreement Makes Wise a Leading Vendor for Mets Home Games -- NEW YORK, June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Wise Foods Inc., a leading regional producer of salty snacks, and the New York Mets announced today that Wise has been named Official Potato Chip and Cheez Doodle(R) Sponsor for the New York Mets. Wise has also been named Starting Lineup Sponsor, and will be sponsoring Mets infielder Jose Reyes as the team's "Wise Player". Under the three-year agreement with the team, Wise will be the exclusive supplier of Wise(R) potato chips, New York Deli(R) kettle chips and Cheez Doodles(R) to all Mets home games held at Shea Stadium, and will have a strong and supportive presence with the team. As part of the sponsorship, Wise will have extensive signage in center field; will have frequent radio spots on every Mets Spanish-language radio broadcast; and will host a range of charity and other special events for the community during the season. "We are delighted to be named an Official Sponsor of The New York Mets," said Tom Shull, Chief Executive Officer of Wise Foods. "It is both an honor - and simply good business - to be the sole supplier of potato chips, kettle chips and Cheez Doodles to the Mets stadium. It also gives us the opportunity to give back to our customers in greater New York by supporting the Mets. We have several exciting events planned over the course of the season for Mets fans, including participation in special events, charity causes and product give-aways. We are particularly delighted to be sponsoring Jose Reyes as the team's "Wise Player" and our representative on the team." "Our partnership with Wise snacks is a home run," said Mets Senior Executive VP and COO Jeff Wilpon. "Nothing signals the arrival of summer more than watching Mets baseball and enjoying delicious Wise snacks." At Mets home games scheduled for July 2, July 23, August 7, August 21 and September 17, 2005, Wise will participate in the Mets' Fanfest program, providing free samples of potato chips, kettle chips and Cheez Doodles to fans. On July 17, July 23 and August 6, 2005, fans will receive a free bag of potato chips, kettle chips or Cheez Doodles with any hot dog or Subway sandwich purchase. Marcos A. Rodriguez, Managing Member of Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, the investment firm which owns Wise Foods, commented, "Palladium is the largest private equity firm owned and operated by Latinos, and a key part of our mission is to provide investment capital to the fast-growing U.S. Hispanic market. We are particularly pleased that Wise has partnered with the Mets because the team has long held a special place within the New York Latino community, as well as the City as a whole. We hope all Mets fans everywhere will enjoy Wise snacks at the stadium this season and come to know Wise as their locally-owned snack food of choice." Source Communications worked with Wise Foods in developing its sponsorship opportunities with The New York Mets. Wise Foods, Inc., is one of the premier regional salty snack companies in the United States. Founded in 1921, the company is one of the largest manufacturers of potato chips and salty snacks, with the number two or three market position in 21 eastern states from Florida to Maine. The company manufactures and sells a full line of salty snack products under some of the most recognizable brand names in the salty snack food industry, including WISE(R) and CHEEZ DOODLES(R) and NY DELI(R). Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, based in New York, is a private equity firm focusing investments in middle market companies. Formed in 1997, Palladium is the largest private equity firm owned and operated by Latinos in the United States and currently has committed equity capital in excess of $650 million. Palladium considers investments across a range of industries and target markets and has a particular focus on companies that are well- positioned to capitalize on the fast-growing U.S. Hispanic market. The principals have invested almost $1 billion of equity in 28 portfolio companies over the last two decades.

Ceetar May 28 2014 02:12 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Every once in a while they've got free wise chip bags at the exit from the subway headed towards the rotunda. good fun. I believe this year Drakes Cakes is pushing the "don't you remember watching baseball and enjoying Drakes Cakes?!?!" angle.

Frayed Knot May 28 2014 02:15 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

NYM pitchers forced to get 30 outs today - and most of those extra outs are on Doo-doo even tough I don't think he's been charged with an actual error.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 02:16 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

books

themetfairy May 28 2014 02:21 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Zvon May 28 2014 02:22 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

If Colon's arm doesn't fall off in the next few days I will be impressed.

Edgy MD May 28 2014 02:24 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

YAY! Only one batting coach is undefeated in 2014. Thoughts on the game: [list:x0yikvxu][*:x0yikvxu]That shot Rubin hit off his knee --- that looked like the type of blunt injury that's worse tomorrow than today. I'm suddenly wondering if Campbell is any kind of notion of a back-up shortstop. I'm also thinking Quintanilla-Seratelli-Muno-Tovar-Sandoval-type thoughts. [/*:m:x0yikvxu] [*:x0yikvxu]Speaking of Campbell: any notion that he's good enough to sub in regularly for Duda for late-inning defense? [/*:m:x0yikvxu] [*:x0yikvxu]Puts the Mets a half game ahead of the Phils (with Philly playing tonight) going into their head-to-head battle.[/*:m:x0yikvxu][/list:u:x0yikvxu]

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 28 2014 02:34 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Howie said last nite that Terry said that he wouldn't hesitate using Soupman at 2B or SS. But I think if Tejada were out for awhile they'd summon Tovar.

Zvon May 28 2014 02:39 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: Speaking of Campbell: any notion that he's good enough to sub in regularly for Duda for late-inning defense? From what I've seen of him at first so far, IMO, no. Looks like an even switch to me. Of course, if Campbell plays there more, he might get better. Duda just had an off day on the hops.

Edgy MD May 28 2014 02:41 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Las Vegas closes out a 13-7 win over El Paso. Nieuwenhuis, clearly pissed that den Dekker got a callup over him, slugs a single, double, and two homers, driving in four. One-man-wrecking-crew-type stuff from Kirk. Ryan Reid gets a weird three-inning save, giving up five hits but striking out seven. Jeff Francoeur threw a scoreless eighth inning for El Paso.

Ashie62 May 28 2014 03:59 PM Re: IGT 05/28 - Buccos at Metsies

Whatever Rod Carew tried to impart on C Young it didn't take...More Bob Abreu please...