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IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

d'Kong76 Sep 10 2014 09:33 AM

Colorado at NY Mets When: 7:10 PM ET, Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. On a night when the New York Mets were feeling mighty good about their future, they received sobering news about the present. Following a 2-0 win over Colorado on Tuesday, New York announced captain David Wright will be shut down for the remainder of the season due to persistent inflammation in his left rotator cuff. It's a costly blow for the Mets, who sit 5 1/2 games behind Pittsburgh for the second National League wild card as they try to complete a three-game sweep of the Rockies on Wednesday. New York has to make a choice as to who starts at third base in place of Wright, and one option could be moving second baseman Daniel Murphy, who came off the disabled list Tuesday and ran his hitting streak to six games. The Rockies, meanwhile, will trot out one of their best hopes for the future in Tyler Matzek, who has won three straight starts and is riding a 21-inning scoreless streak. Colorado is a major league-worst 20-51 away from home, including 4-21 since the All-Star break. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Colorado), SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Rockies LH Tyler Matzek (5-9, 4.32 ERA) vs. Mets RH Rafael Montero (0-3, 5.23) Matzek showed why the Rockies invested a first-round draft pick in him in 2009, tossing a masterful three-hit shutout against San Diego - the first at home by a Colorado pitcher since April 2011. The 23-year-old Californian also turned in a dominating effort in his previous turn with seven scoreless innings of three-hit ball at Arizona. Matzek had lost four straight road starts before notching back-to-back wins at San Francisco and Arizona. Montero was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas last week for his third stint with the Mets and still is seeking his first major-league win in his eighth appearance (seventh start). The 23-year-old Dominican, who is two days older than Matzek, had to settle for a no-decision in his last start despite allowing one run on five hits over 7 1/3 innings against the Chicago Cubs. He has struggled with the long ball, giving up eight in 32 2/3 innings. WALK-OFFS: 1. Mets C Travis d'Arnaud has hit safely in seven straight games, going 13-for-28. 2. Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado has recorded four homers and seven RBIs during his six-game hitting streak. 3. Mets LF Matt den Dekker left Tuesday's game after getting hit by a pitch on the left hand, but X-rays were negative.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 09:36 AM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Man, throwing Montero into the middle of winning streak.

d'Kong76 Sep 10 2014 09:42 AM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

He has struggled with the long ball, giving up eight in 32 2/3 innings. Whoa Whoa Wee Wah!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2014 09:43 AM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Our lineup vs. lefties is less scary without David Wright. I suppose we could use an additional RH PH bat off the bench, something along the lines of Downtown Brown, especially if dekDenner is compromised, or maybe Chris Young after the MFYs release him. Just kidding -- he's their best hitter!

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 09:51 AM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Downtown is still on the roster, so yeah, call him up. We'll also get to see if Satin has anything more than he showed at the start of the season.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2014 10:04 AM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

I'd already forgotten Josh Satin existed.

Ceetar Sep 10 2014 10:11 AM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

d'Kong76 wrote: He has struggled with the long ball, giving up eight in 32 2/3 innings. Whoa Whoa Wee Wah! Luckily, that'll be better for him next year with the walls coming in.

Ashie62 Sep 10 2014 12:36 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

I am looking at this Montero start as the Mets showcasing him.

d'Kong76 Sep 10 2014 01:22 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Lagares, CF Flores, SS Murphy, 3B d'Arnaud, C Campbell, 1B Granderson, RF Herrera, 2B Young, LF Montero, P

Lefty Specialist Sep 10 2014 01:48 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Wow. Now THERE'S a different-looking lineup. Flores batting 2nd. A cameo appearance by Eric Young. Murph at 3rd and Soup at 1st. And a dose of Dilson. Intriguing.

bmfc1 Sep 10 2014 02:08 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

What purpose does it serve to give Eric Young a start?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2014 02:20 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

The lack of Downtown Brown on the roster.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 02:58 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Gonna be tough to avoid a letdown in this one.

d'Kong76 Sep 10 2014 03:02 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Blackmon, RF Stubbs, CF Morneau, 1B Arenado, 3B Dickerson, LF McKenry, C Rutledge, SS LeMahieu, 2B Matzek, P

Ashie62 Sep 10 2014 04:20 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

I would like to see Flores bat third one time. It would be like the Mets telling him we believe you could be our best hitter, show us.

Ceetar Sep 10 2014 05:08 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Let's keep on truckin'.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 05:38 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Two walks in the first, but otherwise clean. Control pitching not necessarily translating at the big league level.

Ceetar Sep 10 2014 05:41 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Cleaner second

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 05:49 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

bmfc1 wrote: What purpose does it serve to give Eric Young a start? Boom.

Ceetar Sep 10 2014 05:51 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: bmfc1 wrote: What purpose does it serve to give Eric Young a start? Boom. Kirk would've homered.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 06:03 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Maybe. But it would be the second homer and third extra-base hit vs. a lefty in his career. .162 / .271 / .203 / .473

Ashie62 Sep 10 2014 06:41 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Eric Young Jr. is the only Young on the team.

Zvon Sep 10 2014 06:45 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Back in the doghouse EYoung!

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 07:05 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Two of the only three hits this evening.

Frayed Knot Sep 10 2014 07:11 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Dario Alvarez will now at least HAVE rate stats on his sheet as he records his first ever out as an ML pitcher.

Frayed Knot Sep 10 2014 07:24 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Eric Young: Hittin' machine.

Zvon Sep 10 2014 07:35 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: Two of the only three hits this evening. Eric Young: Hittin' machine. Dario? And Dilson? These 21st century names make me feel old. I'm a Young supporter. I don't hold his flashes of stupidity against him. I feel that one of TCs worst moves this season was sitting EYoung going into the first Colorado series. I don't think I said anything but it's been bugging me ever since. Everyday, I dunno, but I think EYoung would be a fine primary utility guy. OF, INF. Just saving him for a late inning steal is good but he could do more. Spell Murph & Wright (shortstop in a pinch) and good for all OF spots. We have so many other players to look at I'm not going to harp. But EYoung should play a more important role IMO. GJ there by Lags lifting the sac fly. 2-0

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 07:36 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Do the Rockies scout outfielders hoping to find the weakest arms they can find?

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 07:46 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Jeurys seems like he's grinding.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 07:50 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Boom-chakalakalaka!

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 07:57 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

McKenry the catcher looks like one of those 42-year-old (bust still active) Québécois goaltenders.

Zvon Sep 10 2014 07:59 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Edgy MD wrote: McKenry the catcher looks like one of those 42-year-old (bust still active) Québécois goaltenders. Ha, he does. Or maybe a cousin of Mario and Luigi.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 08:00 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

I was thinking I'd open with Edgin to face Dickerson again. But he's not generally lefty-vulnerable.

Ashie62 Sep 10 2014 08:06 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

MONTERO

Ashie62 Sep 10 2014 08:07 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Schweep!

Edgy MD Sep 10 2014 08:08 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

I wonder if any MLB team has ever thrown a combined shutout with all four pitchers being Dominican.

Zvon Sep 10 2014 08:12 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Book it Danno. Good game. Pitching on all cylinders tonight :)

d'Kong76 Sep 10 2014 08:13 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

I need Bill, the broom guy!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2014 08:14 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Hold your horses

themetfairy Sep 10 2014 08:22 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Hold your horses I've missed that beautiful face!

batmagadanleadoff Sep 11 2014 03:18 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

d'Kong76 wrote: He has struggled with the long ball, giving up eight in 32 2/3 innings. Whoa Whoa Wee Wah! Rockies at Metsies. Clever thread title. You must work for an ad agency. Creative Dep't., right?

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2014 03:29 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

Metsies is a perfectly acceptable name for this type of venue. It's acceptable on tv and used by some guy that has a whole bunch of gold gloves.

Trachsel My Tears Sep 11 2014 05:23 PM Re: IGT 09/10 -- Rockies at Metsies

d'Kong76 wrote: Metsies is a perfectly acceptable name for this type of venue. It's acceptable on tv and used by some guy that has a whole bunch of gold gloves. And coined by a HoFer who usedta manage the Mets. Ya can look it up.