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IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Edgy MD Jul 13 2014 02:47 PM

Colon takes on [crossout:tz9zak6y]Tyson Ross, San Diego's lone All-Star representative. Ross also pitching today, so I guess that takes him out of the ASG.[/crossout:tz9zak6y] Ian Kennedy. Padres losers of four of their last five and six of their last eight. Currently hitless against the Dodgers in the third. Hitting. They don't do a whole lot of that.

MFS62 Jul 13 2014 03:25 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Keep 'em coming, Edgy. You're on a roll. Later

Frayed Knot Jul 13 2014 05:10 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Between the now universal four-day break and the fact that we're ending on the east coast and starting on the west, I'd have to think that this will be the longest in-season time frame without NYM baseball aside from the forced break caused by 9/11? Approx 130 hours between last pitch today and first pitch on Friday ... ARRRRGGGHHHH!!! I may just be mis-remembering, but it seems like we've gone into ASBs on a roll recently a lot more often than not. It would be great if somebody would check on this ... and by 'Somebody' I mean, not me. And I KNOW we've had a lot of problems coming out of ASBs in recent years. I don't need to look anything up to know that.

Edgy MD Jul 13 2014 05:53 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Frayed Knot wrote: Between the now universal four-day break and the fact that we're ending on the east coast and starting on the west, I'd have to think that this will be the longest in-season time frame without NYM baseball aside from the forced break caused by 9/11? Well, there were those two extended strikes.

MFS62 Jul 13 2014 05:55 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Frayed Knot wrote: ... it seems like we've gone into ASBs on a roll recently a lot more often than not. It would be great if somebody would check on this ... and by 'Somebody' I mean, not me. We just took a vote. Its you. :) Shortening the break by a few hours, Noah just got the save in the Futures Game. Later

Fman99 Jul 14 2014 04:11 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

I forgot that the whole league gets the Thursday off now as well. I hate summer days without Mets games.

Edgy MD Jul 14 2014 05:56 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Mets at the Break in the Terry Era [list]2010 Mets going into the break: 4-6 2010 Mets coming out of the break: 2-8 2011 Mets going into the break: 5-5 2011 Mets coming out of the break: 4-6 2012 Mets going into the break: 6-4 2012 Mets coming out of the break: 1-9 (This would extend to 1-11) 2013 Mets going into the break: 6-4 2013 Mets coming out of the break: 5-5[/list:u] I suspect the trend LF detects would be even more pronounced if we extended the envelope to 20 games in each direction, but even at 10, the data supports him.

Frayed Knot Jul 14 2014 07:21 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Sort of supports me. I was originally thinking that there were several really hot streaks going into the break in recent years where, like this year, Met fans would curse the whole idea of the break and its timing. But 2009's 9-1 looks to be the only one that truly fits that category, and even then there wasn't a post-ASB swoon either in the short run (6-4) or the long (August = 18-11) as newly installed Jerry made the most of his honeymoon period (55-38) and was rewarded by the contract that came out of it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 14 2014 07:35 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

What a retrospective disaster that was. I guess I didn't give it enough thought then, but when you can a manager midseason you're pretty much forced to a limited selection of replacements. No doubt Jerry did well particularly in those first few months but it was typically short-sighted and foolish Omarian/Wilponian Mets not to have brought in a slate of candidates to interview before re-upping Jerry. As time would demonstrate, he was a bad choice. Sure the budget had much to do with this as well.

Ceetar Jul 14 2014 07:38 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: What a retrospective disaster that was. I guess I didn't give it enough thought then, but when you can a manager midseason you're pretty much forced to a limited selection of replacements. No doubt Jerry did well particularly in those first few months but it was typically short-sighted and foolish Omarian/Wilponian Mets not to have brought in a slate of candidates to interview. Also to assume that the turnaround was because of him and not because of natural regression and health. It was simply one of those placating moves to appease the fans/media and to try to change the conversation (and that mostly worked)

Frayed Knot Jul 14 2014 07:52 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Meanwhile, back to looking forward to the Padres rather than back to the managers of Christmas past: The Friars cemented their rep for good pitching matched with pathetic hitting by losing back-to-back 1-0 games to the Dodgers over the weekend - and neither was a Kershaw game. Overall, they are not just dead last in RS/G in the NL but are last [u:2vu9rya4]by nearly a full run[/u:2vu9rya4]. They're averaging 2.94 RS/G, a whole lot behind 14th place StL's 3.75 The Mets, btw, have snuck a hair above league average thanks to their recent hitting spree: 4.03 vs 3.99 On the run prevention side, the Pads are at the head of the league by a slight margin, 3.46 RA/G leads Washington's 3.51 Park factors at Petco shirley contribute to all this, but I'm not sure we've seen those kind of scoring numbers from a ML team since the days of the Nixon/Humphrey race.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 14 2014 07:53 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Oh I think Willie deserved firing too. It's just that Omar among his other faults couldn't appoint a competent manager given 2 tries. To his credit Adam Rubin was the one writer who remained skeptical of the Jerry Effect throughout. He maintained a brutal early season schedule including 3 separate West Coast trips by June did more to hurt the team than Willie's shitty managing did, and that the team was bound to have a better second half no matter who was pulling the strings. I think that turned out to be prescient as after a while you could barely tell the difference between Jerry and Willie strategy-wise.

Edgy MD Jul 14 2014 07:56 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

It was simply one of those placating moves to appease the fans/media and to try to change the conversation (and that mostly worked) I don't think it was placating. I think it was re-upping a manager whose team turned around following his interim appointment. It was shortsighted and conservative, but contracts are doled out on such terms all the time. OE: Unless you mean the initial interim appointment.

Ceetar Jul 14 2014 08:09 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Edgy MD wrote: It was simply one of those placating moves to appease the fans/media and to try to change the conversation (and that mostly worked) I don't think it was placating. I think it was re-upping a manager whose team turned around following his interim appointment. It was shortsighted and conservative, but contracts are doled out on such terms all the time. OE: Unless you mean the initial interim appointment. I meant the interim appointment and Willie firing. If the rope was that short, just fire him in the offseason. anyway, Mets can pitch too, so hopefully that means they can stomp on these friars from San Diego with their suddenly competent offense. I have faith d'Arnaud has turned a corner, and I think David's been coming around too. Plus with 4 days to rest his nagging injuries..

seawolf17 Jul 14 2014 08:23 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Ian Kennedy to pitch on Friday, followed by Ross on Saturday and someone named Odrisamer Despaigne on Sunday.

Edgy MD Jul 14 2014 08:34 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Despaigne's good. A Cuban who debuted after seven games in the minors. Like Wheeler, he's hard to hit, harder to homer off of, but gives up more than his share of walks.

batmagadanleadoff Jul 14 2014 09:59 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

It was also Carlos Delgado doing a Babe Ruth impersonation for two of Jerry's first few months, carrying the team about as much as any Met ever did for a while. Maybe Delgado felt suddenly liberated from the termination of Willie's serial two hole sac bunting strategy -- Delgado was the #5 batter and the most likeliest guy to lose his first inning at bat as a result. Delgado wasn't a Willie fan in any event. Neither was I.

Frayed Knot Jul 14 2014 10:19 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

seawolf17 wrote: Ian Kennedy to pitch on Friday, followed by Ross on Saturday and someone named Odrisamer Despaigne on Sunday. Against what should be Colon, Gee, then Wheeler Kennedy was one of the 1-0 losers this past weekend to LAD, Overall he's 7-9 with a more than respectable 3.47 ERA and 1.19 WHiP

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2014 08:00 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Mets fans held hostage: Day Four Expected release: T-minus 36 hours.

Centerfield Jul 17 2014 09:40 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

OMG. LET'S FUCKING PLAY TONIGHT. ENOUGH ALREADY. I COULD HAVE HAD TOMMY JOHN SURGERY ON THE LAST DAY BEFORE THE BREAK AND BEEN HEALED BY NOW.

Farmer Ted Jul 17 2014 12:19 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Can't think of Petco Park without horrible images of the Beltran-Cameron collision. Ray Ramirez earned his paycheck that day.

Edgy MD Jul 17 2014 12:34 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Man, that was 2005 crashing and burning in a nightmare. Cliff Floyd earning his paycheck that day too, sustaining a system-jarring crash himself two innings or so later, but somehow, Willie stalled for 20 minutes while he put himself together, refusing to take him out of the game and put a(nother) reserve infielder into the outfield. The team already was going with Marlon Anderson in right and Chris Woodward in center. A few days later, Pedro Martinez lost a no-hitter and the game at Los Angeles when Gerald Williams failed to corral a fly to the wall, folding before the impact. It was a shot Beltran or Cammy would have had in their back pockets.

MFS62 Jul 17 2014 12:52 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Mets fans held hostage: Day Four Expected release: T-minus 36 hours. Looking for something to do? Well, the AMC Network is running a Tremors marathon. Yesiree. All 4 of them. (If you knew there were 4 of them, raise your hand.) Later

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2014 01:51 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Mets fans held hostage: Day Four Expected release: T-minus 36 hours. Looking for something to do? Well, the AMC Network is running a Tremors marathon. Yesiree. All 4 of them. (If you knew there were 4 of them, raise your hand.) I didn't know there was ONE of them.

d'Kong76 Jul 18 2014 06:09 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Never heard of Tremors either. They've had three friggin' days to do our preview, guess they're still wrapping up the Jeter coverage. NY Mets at San Diego When: 10:10 PM ET, Friday, July 18, 2014 Where: Petco Park, San Diego, California Check back later for a complete preview analysis.

Centerfield Jul 18 2014 07:11 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

OMG. FINALLY. THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO... Wait what? 10 p.m.? Grumble grumble.

MFS62 Jul 18 2014 07:41 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Never heard of Tremors either. Really? A very funny send-up of monster movies. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremors_(film) Gets you one degree closer to Kevin Bacon. Back to the game. Later

Ceetar Jul 18 2014 08:02 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

I think I saw Tremors 1 and 2 years ago. 10pm. that's just cruel.

d'Kong76 Jul 18 2014 10:41 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

NY Mets at San Diego When: 10:10 PM ET, Friday, July 18, 2014 Where: Petco Park, San Diego, California SportsDirect Inc. The New York Mets attempt to pick up where they left off as they kick off the second half with a 10-game road trip that begins with a three-game series at the San Diego Padres that starts Friday. New York wrapped up the first half with a 10-game homestand during which it went 8-2, taking two of three from both Texas and Atlanta before sweeping a three-game set from Miami. The Mets improved to 25-23 at Citi Field with the surge and climbed within seven games of Washington and the Braves for first place in the National League East. The offensively challenged Padres entered the All-Star break on the heels of a 2-5 road trip that saw them score a total of five runs in the losses. San Diego, which set a major-league record for the lowest batting average in a month by hitting .171 in June, ended the first half with back-to-back 1-0 defeats at Los Angeles and also suffered 2-1 losses to the Dodgers and Colorado during its trek. Despite their struggles at the plate, the Padres are third in the NL West - 12 games behind first-place Los Angeles. TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN (San Diego) PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Bartolo Colon (8-8, 3.99 ERA) vs. Padres RH Ian Kennedy (7-9, 3.47) Colon looks to snap a three-start losing streak as he enters what could be one of his final starts for New York with the July 31 trade deadline quickly approaching. The 41-year-old Dominican has allowed 13 runs over 21 innings during his skid, which has followed an eight-game unbeaten streak during which he posted six victories while yielding two or fewer earned runs in each outing. Colon evened his career record versus the Padres at 2-2 and lowered his ERA to 1.78 on June 13, when he limited San Diego to two runs and four hits in 7 1/3 frames. Kennedy has been outstanding over his last three starts, allowing one run in triumphs over Cincinnati and Colorado before settling for a no-decision at the Los Angeles Dodgers despite scattering three hits over eight scoreless innings. The 29-year-old, who also could be on the move before the end of the month, has surrendered a total of 14 hits over 21 frames during his unbeaten streak. Kennedy fell to 4-2 lifetime against the Mets after yielding three runs over 5 1/3 innings at New York on June 15. WALK-OFFS: 1. San Diego has been shut out 15 times thus far this season. 2. Mets 3B David Wright has hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 11-for-25 (.440) with two home runs and seven RBIs in that span. 3. The Padres are second in the NL and fourth in the majors with a 3.18 team ERA and lead the league with a 2.09 mark since June 18.

Edgy MD Jul 18 2014 11:13 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Never knew Bartolo was Dominican.

Farmer Ted Jul 18 2014 11:19 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Doing it for Agnes on Sunday. They'll need all the help they can get. http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/1 ... day-071814

Ashie62 Jul 18 2014 04:39 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

10 pm is a cruel trick... now play ball!!

G-Fafif Jul 18 2014 04:46 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

First one of these in a Colon's age: Curtis Granderson - RF Daniel Murphy - 2B David Wright - 3B Lucas Duda - 1B Travis d'Arnaud - C Kirk Nieuwenhuis - LF Juan Lagares - CF Ruben Tejada - SS Bartolo Colon - RHP

d'Kong76 Jul 18 2014 07:38 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Smith, RF Headley, 3B Quentin, LF Grandal, C Venable, CF Goebbert, 1B Nelson, 2B Amarista, SS Kennedy, P

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 08:06 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Well, I'm awake. (And since my other entertainment options are a book about virology I'm not particularly enjoying, an iffy bunch of graphic novels, and Pulp Fiction in Spanish... hello, Whale's Vagina!)

Edgy MD Jul 18 2014 08:09 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Some serious Metting about to happen. Oh, blessed sight upon my eyes.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 08:10 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Nice piece of hitting by Grandy. His running to first, though, was not the most Beltranian of endeavors, aesthetically. (I was a little concerned he might hit himself in the face with his heel or something.)

Fman99 Jul 18 2014 08:18 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Ah, sweet, sweet baseball. 1-0 good guys courtesy of D'Arnaud.

Edgy MD Jul 18 2014 08:19 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

The radio booth is saying Omar Minaya is the de facto GM with San Diego. He's not a candidate for the big chair, but apparently he's going to be trusted to do some dismantling here. Duquette being very gracious with his memories of Omar Minaya. Mets take the leadovich.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 08:21 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Little-d damage! Waited on it, compact swing, back through the box. Nice chopper, there.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 08:23 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Is it me, or is Ian Kennedy's beard coloring a little distracting?

Edgy MD Jul 18 2014 08:23 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Maybe Terry is looking to give Nieuwie a real look here.

Edgy MD Jul 18 2014 08:26 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

God bless the two-run flare when it works for my team.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 18 2014 08:26 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

TWIRL

Ceetar Jul 18 2014 08:26 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

3-0! dunker! Seems fair to give Nieuwenhuis a shot. imo he's shown that he can probably do what you expected Young to do, strike out way too much but deliver some serious SLG/speed/defense otherwise.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 08:26 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Speaking of real looks... quite the seeing-eye bloop from Ol' Johnny Lags.

Fman99 Jul 18 2014 08:27 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Hello, Whale's Vagina! I say this phrase approximately 50 times per day.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 08:29 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Fman99 wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Hello, Whale's Vagina! I say this phrase approximately 50 times per day. YOU TRY PUSHING TWO CHILDREN OUT OF A LEMON-SIZED OPENING, JEDD JERK-O

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 08:33 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

If Colon's this sharp in the first...

Edgy MD Jul 18 2014 08:34 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Nine-pitch first inning for Bartololo. I say this phrase approximately no times per year.

Fman99 Jul 18 2014 08:34 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: If Colon's this sharp in the first... Stake him to a lead, in a big park, against a batch of quad-A humps.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 08:38 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Oh, dat hustle. Granderson really is a superb leadoff guy, ain't he?

Edgy MD Jul 18 2014 08:39 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

I somehow have the Mets radio broadcast and the Padres TV feed almost perfectly synced.

Centerfield Jul 18 2014 08:49 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Colon is going to pitch a perfect game. We deserve it after our wait.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 08:52 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Y'know what's a really awesome sync? If you play Primus during any Bartolo at-bat. It's like his gut is playing slap bass.

Edgy MD Jul 18 2014 08:54 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

NASA astronaut Rex Walheim in the Padres booth.

Fman99 Jul 18 2014 08:55 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: A LEMON-SIZED OPENING Lucky

Fman99 Jul 18 2014 08:56 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Mets hitters picking up right where they left off! The SHaMs official mascot approves.

d'Kong76 Jul 18 2014 09:00 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

I find nothing enjoyable about that image.

themetfairy Jul 18 2014 09:02 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

I love that image. It reminds me of MK as a baby.

Edgy MD Jul 18 2014 09:02 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Mets radio booth joking that they can spot Walheim in the Padres booth and that he's looking anxious to leave because the inning has gone long and he's out of material.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 09:03 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Creepy Sun Baby! Old friend! Weird thing about all this early offense is, Kennedy's stuff appears to be working great. Those curves, in particular, look nasty. Also, is there something about the dirt at the edge of the lefty batters' box? Newhouse's stumble out of the box on the RBI groundout makes, like, three for Met batters so far.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 18 2014 09:03 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Rube draws another intentional pass.

themetfairy Jul 18 2014 09:09 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

No no-no tonight.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 18 2014 09:16 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

But quite the pitching job thus far, nonetheless. That changeup. Man.

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2014 09:17 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Both teams tonight feature a lineup with their HR leaders* hitting leadoff, and both are their RF. * tied in Granderson's case

Zvon Jul 18 2014 10:05 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

I love creepy sun baby. Can I brand an NY on his forehead? My timing is horrendous. Tied 4-4. Listened to the Mets half of the first on the radio. I barely get the station, but I can hear them. But whenever the guyz raise their voices I start to lose the signal and the static gets louder. Every time. So I had a static filled 1st. I knew we scored but didn't know exactly how.

Zvon Jul 18 2014 10:08 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

As soon as I sparked up MLB.TV this went south, so I blame me.

Zvon Jul 18 2014 10:32 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Newy with the CANNON!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 18 2014 10:33 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

He's such a specimen, Nieuwy. Looks like the best athlete on the team, and best I can remember in a long time.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 18 2014 10:54 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

I assume all the sane people happily went to bed when this game wasn't a nailbiter. Two great plays keep this one tied, as Tejada and Lagares really earn their Schaef

Ceetar Jul 18 2014 10:58 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I assume all the sane people happily went to bed when this game wasn't a nailbiter. Two great plays keep this one tied, as Tejada and Lagares really earn their Schaef geez, it's the ninth already? it's 1am? yikes. having company tomorrow so I've been making baked ziti, potato salad, and tiramisu. listening on the radio app and now that it's 3 seconds ahead of the TV it's nice, because I can look up or head over to see the big plays.

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:00 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

mmmmmmmmmmmm, baked ziti.

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2014 11:01 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Shyeet, I thought that one was through. at least it got the runner over though.

Ceetar Jul 18 2014 11:01 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

okay Duda, let's not mess around with extras after everyone's rested. Drive. Him. In.

Ceetar Jul 18 2014 11:03 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Ceetar wrote: okay Duda, let's not mess around with extras after everyone's rested. Drive. Him. In. Come on Travis, let's not mess around with extras after everyone's rested. Drive. Him/Them. In.

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:03 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Frayed Knot wrote: Shyeet, I thought that one was through. at least it got the runner over though. Nice to see. Even if they don't plate this run, I like that they moved him right over. Duda gets a free pass.

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2014 11:03 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Hmmmm, I kind of like this - more faith in d'Arnaud for a run-scoring single than in Duda.

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:04 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

OOOO, a wild pitch will do.

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:06 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

d'lovely

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2014 11:07 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Td'A is the player TBA as the star of the game!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 18 2014 11:07 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Found the hole. This is probably his best game ever.

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2014 11:07 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Tack some on you big Dutchman!

Ceetar Jul 18 2014 11:07 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Found the hole. This is probably his best game ever. That's what she said.

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2014 11:09 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Leave in Familia or go to Mejia? I think I'd start the inning w/Jeurys, but I doubt Terry will do so.

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:09 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Kirk made a fool of. They will pay!

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:10 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

If we squeeze this out I'm gonna get a little excited. 'Lil bit.

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:11 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Frayed Knot wrote: Leave in Familia or go to Mejia? I think I'd start the inning w/Jeurys, but I doubt Terry will do so. I think this is what a closer is for.

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2014 11:15 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Zvon wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: Leave in Familia or go to Mejia? I think I'd start the inning w/Jeurys, but I doubt Terry will do so. I think this is what a closer is for. I think it's essentially a toss-up, I just don't like swapping out a pitcher unless I have to. If Mejia should happen to allow them to tie here then you're out BOTH of your top two bullpen guys.

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:17 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Frayed Knot wrote: If Mejia should happen to allow them to tie here then you're out BOTH of your top two bullpen guys. This is very true. I'm an optimist. It's baseball :)

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:18 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Ughhhhhhhhh, Muffy. Oh man are we lucky. Holy schmoly.

Frayed Knot Jul 18 2014 11:19 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Amarista's in the cornfield against Mejia

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 18 2014 11:19 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

More books than Amazon.com

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:19 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Whew. JOURNALS!

Zvon Jul 18 2014 11:21 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

This is more than just a win. Only winning teams squeeze out these kinda games in that kinda way.

Edgy MD Jul 19 2014 08:07 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

It's really nice when a team playing poorly deliberately makes themselves worse by dealing off their All Star closer for future parts just before the game. And then the Mets end up winning the game against his replacement.

Ashie62 Jul 19 2014 10:33 AM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

Do you really believe the Padres are tanking?...

Edgy MD Jul 19 2014 12:50 PM Re: IGT, 7/18, Mets Visit the Friary

I wouldn't describe it as tanking. I'd describe it as a team dealing off their All Star closer for future parts just before the game. This necessarily makes them a poorer team, resource-wise, for the present time, unless they somehow manage to bring up a guy from AAA who is superior to the All Star.