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IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Ashie62 Jun 18 2014 08:51 PM

Make it two Metsies.... Heaney is new and highly regarded... Zack Wheeler draws the fishcakes...

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2014 01:00 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

NY Mets at Miami When: 7:10 PM ET, Thursday, June 19, 2014 Where: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida SportsDirect Inc. Giancarlo Stanton is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday as the host Miami Marlins open a four-game series against the National League East-rival New York Mets. Stanton belted his 20th homer on Wednesday, but gave many in South Florida some anxious moments after exiting the eventual 6-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs with a left wrist contusion. Although the popular slugger's left hand was visibly swollen after the game, manager Mike Redmond did his best to ease the fan base's fears by saying that Stanton is day-to-day with the injury. While Miami endured a painful day on Wednesday, New York had reason to smile as Eric Young Jr. ripped a pair of RBI doubles to help the club salvage the series finale versus St. Louis. The 3-2 victory snapped an eight-game road losing skid for the Mets, who now are challenged with facing the team with the best home record in the National League (24-15). New York will have the honor of facing left-hander Andrew Heaney, who will be making his major-league debut for the Marlins on Thursday. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, SNY (New York), FSN Florida (Miami) PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Zack Wheeler (2-7, 4.38 ERA) vs. Marlins LH Andrew Heaney (NR) Wheeler permitted four runs on six hits in his second straight start to suffer the loss in his last outing against San Diego. A lack of control has hampered the 24-year-old, who has seen his pitch count elevated after issuing multiple walks in three straight outings while allowing 34 free passes in 78 innings overall this season. Wheeler has pitched well in three career outings versus the Marlins, but does not have a decision to show for it despite registering a 1.42 ERA and limiting the opposition to a .143 batting average. After a tremendously effective stay in the minors, Heaney was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans on Wednesday to make his debut. The ninth overall pick of the 2012 draft, Heaney has posted a combined mark of 7-2 this seasons while competing with Double-A Jacksonville and the Triple-A Zephyrs. The 23-year-old finds himself in the Marlins' rotation due in part to last month's season-ending injury to stud right-hander Jose Fernandez. WALK-OFFS: 1. Miami won four of the six previous meetings between the division rivals in 2014, highlighted by a sweep at home on May 5-7. 2. Mets 3B David Wright followed a dismal 2-for-39 stretch by going 4-for-12 with two RBIs against the Cardinals. 3. Marlins 3B Casey McGehee has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games, boosting his average from .288 to .310.

G-Fafif Jun 19 2014 01:43 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Eric Young, Jr. – LF Daniel Murphy – 2B David Wright – 3B Eric Campbell – 1B Curtis Granderson – RF Chris Young – CF Taylor Teagarden – C Ruben Tejada – SS Zack Wheeler – RHP Gotta get Tejada in there ahead of Flores. Flores is only now developing. Tejada represents winning.

seawolf17 Jun 19 2014 01:44 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

I don't know how to track this stuff, but I'd bet the Mets' record against pitchers making their MLB debut in the past several years is something like 0-40. Not optimistic about tonight.

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 01:46 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Kleanup Kampbell.

G-Fafif Jun 19 2014 01:53 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Those surprising Marlins. Lots of letter-power in the lower portion of the lineup. Rafael Furcal, 2b Jake Marisnick, cf Giancarlo Stanton, rf Casey McGehee, 3b Garrett Jones, 1b Marcell Ozuna, lf Jarrod Saltalamacchia, c Adeiny Hechavarria, ss Andrew Heaney, lhp

Frayed Knot Jun 19 2014 01:54 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

seawolf17 wrote: I don't know how to track this stuff, but I'd bet the Mets' record against pitchers making their MLB debut in the past several years is something like 0-40. Not optimistic about tonight. Fans of every team say that - and probably some of them are right. What we do know from this season is that pitchers getting their first hit in MLB has become a regular occurrence against the Mets -- so I expect maybe a 2-for-3 w/an RBI day out of him no matter how he pitches. Heaney was a Top-30 prospect prior to the season before racking up 8 good starts in AA then 4 more in (somewhat pitching friendly) AAA New Orleans. Be nice if Wheeler, who was ranked higher still plus had a partial season of ML experience under his belt, were to out-pitch him.

Frayed Knot Jun 19 2014 02:01 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

G-Fafif wrote: Rafael Furcal, 2b Jake Marisnick, cf Giancarlo Stanton, rf Casey McGehee, 3b Garrett Jones, 1b Marcell Ozuna, lf Jarrod Saltalamacchia, c Adeiny Hechavarria, ss Andrew Heaney, lhp Marisnick was a prospect coming up with Toronto (3rd round pick) who was one of the cogs in that huge Reyes trade and was just called up this week. As was Furcal who hast played since 2012 due to injuries and to the fact that he's 63 years old (OK only 36, it just seems longer). If either or both have anything going forward/still left then it allows them to lengthen out that lineup. Ozuna / Saltalamacchia / Hechavarria is a nice 6-7-8 (although they also use up all the A's on the SCRABBLE board)

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 06:34 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Fifth inning and working on a one-hitter, folks. Are you all watching soccer?

d'Kong76 Jun 19 2014 06:43 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

I have no proof, but Thurs nights are the slowest here.

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 06:46 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

What is it? Game of Thrones or somesuch? Second DP the Marlins have hit into in two innings. Third of the game.

Fman99 Jun 19 2014 06:52 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

I am watching. The Heaney kid can dish. Nice one out single for Grandy here in the 7th.

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 07:10 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Eric Young getting it done since coming off the DL.

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 07:12 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Not sure where you were going, EY.

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 07:14 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

I guess he didn't want to get forced at second if the pop fell in, but...

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 07:25 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Wheeler still bringing it in the eighth. Hickcock certainly giving him the outside corner.

Nymr83 Jun 19 2014 07:28 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Wheeler!!!! Does he come out for the 9th?

Zvon Jun 19 2014 07:31 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Nymr83 wrote: Wheeler!!!! Does he come out for the 9th? Looks like it :)

Zvon Jun 19 2014 07:34 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

If anyone reaches in the 9th they pull him, no?

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 07:36 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

I would guess that would be the plan. Among other things, it protects him from getting a loss. I'm sure managers think about that sort of thing.

Fman99 Jun 19 2014 07:38 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

That's one. C'mon, Zackie.

Zvon Jun 19 2014 07:38 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Wow. It looks like he's taking something off his pitches. 1 out

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 07:38 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Happy to see that the ump has dinner reservations with Keith.

Fman99 Jun 19 2014 07:39 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

2

Zvon Jun 19 2014 07:40 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

He's either easing up on or aiming the curve. Don't matter if he gets it done. 2 out

Lefty Specialist Jun 19 2014 07:42 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 19 2014 07:43 PM

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Fman99 Jun 19 2014 07:42 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

I hate Reed Johnson.

Zvon Jun 19 2014 07:42 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Uh fuck. I say leave him in. It's his to lose.

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 07:43 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Terry gives him the slack to pitch to the winning run.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 19 2014 07:43 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

[bigpurple:3oufykd0]Read about it at your local library![/bigpurple:3oufykd0]

Fman99 Jun 19 2014 07:44 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Put it in the books!

Lefty Specialist Jun 19 2014 07:44 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Edgy MD Jun 19 2014 07:45 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Let's get our pitcher some runzzz tomorrow. I like Corduroy.

Zvon Jun 19 2014 07:46 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Whew. Everybody needed that. Wheeler, the Mets, us... 3 hit shutout.

Frayed Knot Jun 19 2014 07:49 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Frayed Knot wrote: Be nice if Wheeler, who was ranked higher still plus had a partial season of ML experience under his belt, were to out-pitch him. I believe I had that one.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 19 2014 11:38 PM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

So, yeah, that's a pretty decent job with the pitching, there.

Edgy MD Jun 20 2014 06:12 AM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

I have to say, that last ball was hit hard. If it doesn't go at somebody, well, Terry's a real idiot this morning.

Frayed Knot Jun 20 2014 06:20 AM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

Furcal was obviously going to be Wheeler's last batter either way. I like how Terry gave him some rope even after the 2-out hit but, while Furball was unlikely to crank one over the fence, the next three batters clock in at about 700 lbs in total and there's no way he was going to risk a walk-off killer to a tiring pitcher.

Ceetar Jun 20 2014 07:11 AM Re: IGT 6/19/2014 Mets @ Marlins Wheeler v. Heaney

d'Kong76 wrote: I have no proof, but Thurs nights are the slowest here. Birthing class. Not that I'm particularly forum-active other nights. Was fun though, I turned it on in the car afterwards ~9 and was fun to turn on a game that had some tangible excitement. Howie (and Josh) were golden, even the stupid MLB At-Bat app continues to be spotty.