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IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2014 04:31 AM

Colorado at NY Mets When: 7:10 PM ET, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. Curtis Granderson has not had a memorable first year with the New York Mets, but he's doing his best to end the season on a high note. Granderson has swatted two homers and collected seven RBIs during a four-game hitting streak, including an RBI triple before scoring the winning run in Monday's series-opening, walk-off victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies. The Mets have won five of six and can move to .500 with a victory Tuesday in the middle game of the series. Colorado was three outs away from matching its longest winning streak of the season, but LaTroy Hawkins suffered his fourth blown save to deprive the Rockies of a fifth straight victory and drop them to a major league-worst 20-50 on the road. Michael Cuddyer returned from the 15-day disabled list in style, belting a homer in his first at-bat, and Nolan Arenado also went deep for his fourth blast in five games. Colorado's Christian Bergman opposes Jacob deGrom on Tuesday in a matchup of rookie right-handers. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Colorado), SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies RH Christian Bergman (2-2, 5.23 ERA) vs. Mets RH Jacob deGrom (7-6, 2.79) Bergman allowed nine hits over six innings but minimized the damage to two runs while failing to record a strikeout in a victory over San Francisco on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Californian is unbeaten in his last three turns and has not permitted a home run in that stretch after surrendering five in back-to-back outings. Bergman has not factored in the decision in either of his two road starts, giving up four runs in 11 1/3 frames. DeGrom has not surrendered an earned run in his last two turns but came away with a no-decision after giving up one run and five hits over six innings at Miami on Wednesday. It was the sixth time in nine starts that deGrom has held the opposition to fewer than two runs - a span in which he has pitched at least six frames in each outing. He has pitched superbly at home with a 4-3 record and microscopic 1.68 ERA in eight starts. WALK-OFFS: 1. Mets C Travis d'Arnaud is 12-for-24 with a homer, four doubles and five RBIs during his six-game hitting streak. 2. Rockies 2B DJ LeMahieu has hit safely in seven straight games, going 12-for-26 in that span. 3. New York 2B Daniel Murphy is expected to be activated from the 15-day DL on Tuesday. He had hit in five straight games before getting hurt.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 05:01 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Of your last point, I wonder what the team will do with Murphy/Herrera. No answer yet, mostly because they don't know if Herrera will injure his left testicle tomorrow in a tragic tarp accident involving a stray hyena on the field, just in time to permit a seamless return for Murph, but absent testicle/hyena issues suddenly emerging, this is a little interesting. Assuming both are healthy, what would YOU do? a) play Murph fulltime at 2b, tell Herrera "OK, time to grab some pine for a few weeks" b) play Herrera full-time at 2b, relegate Murph to PH duties, filling in for Wright on off-days, etc. c) play Murph fulltime at 2b, put Herrera at short for the next few weeks (tell Flores and Tejada, "Grab some pine") d) play Murph fulltime at 2b, play Herrera at short, splitting time between him and Flores (and Tejada) next few weeks. e) Play Murph etc, make Herrera into an all-purpose utility guy for a few weeks, splitting time filling in at 2b, ss, 3b for the next few weeks f) ucked if I know

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2014 05:51 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Herrera will ride the pine. Murphy will start most games and Herrera will be a defensive replacement and spot starter. They won't put him at short because they want Flores to play there every day. Murphy has to play for the trade value if nothing else. I expect he'll be gone over the winter and the Dilson Herrera Era, for better or worse, will begin.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2014 06:08 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

If Murphy is healthy, Murphy will play.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 06:26 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: If Murphy is healthy, Murphy will play. And what role will Herrera play?

Edgy MD Sep 09 2014 06:27 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Guy who plays less until next year.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 06:30 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Just a backup at 2b, or some innings at 3b and ss?

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 06:43 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

I'm a "some innings for Herrera all over the infield" vote, myself.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2014 07:25 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

I can't see the harm in using him in other stations --- including leftfield --- if that's strategically appropriate. And it could be. But I see no point in forcing the issue. He's had a full season, and tasted some big league success.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 07:46 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

The issue IS being forced. Can't avoid doing something with Murphy and Herrera, right? Might as well do something planned.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2014 07:57 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

"Use him as appropriate," seems fine. There's what? --- 18 games left? How detailed a plan does Terry need to present?

seawolf17 Sep 09 2014 09:04 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: "Use him as appropriate," seems fine. There's what? --- 18 games left? How detailed a plan does Terry need to present? Terry's gotta do what I do with my little leaguers. Rotate 'em around so everyone gets a chance to play every position. Who knows? Maybe Lucas Duda is a world-class shortstop just NOBODY EVER GAVE HIM THE CHANCE.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 09:55 AM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: "Use him as appropriate," seems fine. There's what? --- 18 games left? How detailed a plan does Terry need to present? Just a tiny skosh more detailed than "use him as appropriate," I'd say. :) We could have a smaller disagreement here, but if we do I'm gonna have to find my tweezers.

Zvon Sep 09 2014 01:16 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

D or E suits me just fine. And I suppose you can add OF to his utility role, take a look.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 01:23 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Sandy chimes in: "It's Murphy's job," and speculation that Herrera will play some shortstop.[url]http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2014/09/mets_expect_daniel_murphy_off_disabled_list_tuesday_get_his_job_back.html

Edgy MD Sep 09 2014 02:09 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Unless he ends up at third, with Dilson at second. Mets lineup isn't posted yet, but Twitterers are reporting that Wright will be sitting out to rest his wonky shoulder, with a possible re-examination.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 02:16 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Too bad, just as he started hitting doubles again.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2014 02:16 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

[list=1][*]Juan Lagares, cf[/*:m] [*]Daniel Murphy, 2b[/*:m] [*]Eric Campbell, 3b[/*:m] [*]Lucas Duda, 1b[/*:m] [*]Travis d'Arnaud, c[/*:m] [*]Curtis Granderson, rf[/*:m] [*]Wilmer Flores, ss[/*:m] [*]Matt den Dekker, lf[/*:m] [*]Jacob deGrom, sp[/*:m][/list:o]

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2014 02:23 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Not a surprise. Soup is the designated 3B backup. You don't want to play Murphy at third his first game back.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2014 02:30 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

I'd kinda wanta bat him third against the righty, though, rusty or not.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 02:33 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

[list=1][*]Juan Lagares, cf[/*:m] [*]Daniel Murphy, 2b[/*:m] [*]Eric Campbell, 3b[/*:m] [*]Lucas Duda, 1b[/*:m] [*]Travis d'Arnaud, c[/*:m] [*]Curtis Granderson, rf[/*:m] [*]Wilmer Flores, ss[/*:m] [*]Matt den Dekker, lf[/*:m] [*]Jacob deGrom, sp[/*:m][/list:o] You know, with a resurgent Wright and a resurgent Granderson, that suddenly looks like a pretty strong lineup. den Dekker just seems about the strongest #8 hitter we've had for quite some time. Do you capitalize "den Dekker" if you're starting off a sentence with him? What's house-style around here on that? As I noted, with him and d'Arnaud and deGrom, that's a question that will come up often. Do you suppose we can convince Duda to spell his name "duDa"?

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2014 03:45 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Blackmon, CF Cuddyer, RF Morneau, 1B Arenado, 3B Dickerson, LF Rosario, C Rutledge, SS LeMahieu, 2B Bergman, P

Ashie62 Sep 09 2014 04:19 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

I would try Flores batting third. You never know.

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2014 06:12 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Is this Burkhardt's last game?

Ashie62 Sep 09 2014 06:15 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

d'Kong76 wrote: Is this Burkhardt's last game? Saw a Facebook dingy that led me to believe it is. I will miss him very much.

Ashie62 Sep 09 2014 06:16 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Zip zip in the fourth Duda up.

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2014 06:31 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Two infield hits thus far. Not what you want to see against a Colorado pitching staff on the road.

Ceetar Sep 09 2014 06:40 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Ashie62 wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: Is this Burkhardt's last game? Saw a Facebook dingy that led me to believe it is. I will miss him very much. the 17th. [url]http://www.the7line.com/farewell-kb/

themetfairy Sep 09 2014 06:52 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

No - September 17th is KB's last game. This is just his version of a farewell tour.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2014 06:53 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

That's another 2015 homer for Granderson.

themetfairy Sep 09 2014 07:07 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Why isn't denDekker getting ice on his wrist and on his way to an X-ray machine?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 09 2014 07:08 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Bunting consistently with your lineup's fourth-or-fifth-best hitter is, indeed, for losers.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2014 07:09 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Burkhardt is very good and seems to be a super guy but I have no use for a sideline reporter. Would be OK if they replace him with nobody.

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2014 07:10 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

They really haven't been able to replace him with those they've rolled out. I'd be fine with fazing out the reports.

Ashie62 Sep 09 2014 07:11 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Well I guess David Wright is done for the year. Booth speculating Murphy to 3B and Dilson at 2B for the duration of 2014.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2014 07:17 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

I had a curve And i threw some gas And my change up Couldn't break a glass --Flondie

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2014 07:23 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Wow, DeGrom is kinda special.

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2014 07:24 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Yeah, it's kinda sinking in!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2014 07:34 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Yikes. Heart of the order vs Jennnnry

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2014 07:38 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Order of pitchers I wanted to see throwing this inning: 1) deGrom 2) Familia 3) Mejia

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2014 07:40 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 07:42 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

I'm ready to kill Mejia.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2014 07:43 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Pull em

metirish Sep 09 2014 07:44 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Please , why did Terry pull deGROM?

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 07:44 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

I can only imagine how deGrom feels.

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2014 07:44 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

That Mejia smirk

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2014 07:45 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Why not Dario Alvarez here? Let's live on the edge.

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2014 07:45 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

d'Kong76 wrote: That Mejia smirk I see what you did there.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 09 2014 07:45 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

metirish wrote: Please , why did Terry pull deGROM? He's a MLB manager in 2014. No guts, no vision, no balls. You're welcome.

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2014 07:46 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

metirish wrote: Please , why did Terry pull deGROM? >100 pitches coupled with stories about how the brass was worried about the young arms being overworked.

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2014 07:49 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

If Familia can hold onto this one Edgin just may wind up setting a CPF Schaefer PotG record for most beer per pitch thrown.

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2014 07:52 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Some books are harder than others.

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2014 07:53 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Lefty Specialist wrote: Some books are harder than others. This one was on Chinese Calculus.

themetfairy Sep 09 2014 07:53 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2014 07:55 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

6 out of 7. One more here, then a weekend stunner against a coasting Nats club.

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2014 08:22 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Ben Grimm from another thread wrote: One of my pet peeves is how "closers" don't get removed from a game until after they've blown a save Fortunately, it did happen tonight.

MFS62 Sep 09 2014 09:23 PM Re: IGT 09/09 -- Rockies at Metsies

Frayed Knot wrote: Order of pitchers I wanted to see throwing this inning: 1) deGrom 2) Familia 3) Mejia Two out of three weren't bad. (sorry, Meatloaf) Later