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I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Ashie62 May 04 2015 10:01 AM

New series, new life. Lets get the defense and offense on track and beat the canaries.

d'Kong76 May 04 2015 12:49 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/6/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Weather permitting, game is on 5/5.

Mets Guy in Michigan May 04 2015 02:13 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/6/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

d'Kong76 wrote: Weather permitting, game is on 5/5. Well, there's the first error of the series!

Farmer Ted May 04 2015 02:23 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/6/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Johnny Monell on the way according to some twitter wonks.

Ceetar May 04 2015 02:34 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/6/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Farmer Ted wrote: Johnny Monell on the way according to some twitter wonks. Odd move. I'd guess for Recker but who knows. But I doubt Monell is the answer to any of the Mets questions right now.

Ashie62 May 04 2015 03:42 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

d'Kong76 wrote: Weather permitting, game is on 5/5. Can you be nice enough to fix the date? Thanks Ashie

d'Kong76 May 04 2015 03:51 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Okey dokey

Ashie62 May 04 2015 04:13 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

d'Kong76 wrote: Okey dokey Thankee!

d'Kong76 May 05 2015 06:34 AM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Baltimore at NY Mets When: 7:10 PM ET, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. The New York Mets need to find a way to get their offense untracked as they prepare to host the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday in the opener of a two-game interleague set. New York is coming off back-to-back 1-0 home losses to the Washington Nationals to tumble to 3-7 since tying a franchise record with an 11-game winning streak. The Mets dropped 1-0 games on consecutive days for the first time since 1990 and have scratched out only 12 runs during a 1-5 stretch. “As we said when we won 11 in a row: Hey, we’re going to have a downtime,” New York manager Terry Collins told reporters. “We didn’t think it was going to be right away, but we’re going to have one. You’ve just got to play through it.” The Orioles are playing through adversity of their own, winning two of three at Tampa Bay after the series was shifted to Florida due to security concerns following the rioting in Baltimore. Center fielder Adam Jones went 4-for-4 with a tiebreaking two-run single Sunday to push his American League-leading batting average to .402. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, MASN2 (Baltimore), SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RH Bud Norris (1-2, 12.18 ERA) vs. Mets RH Bartolo Colon (4-1, 3.31) Although he received tons of run support, Norris turned in a much-needed solid start versus Boston last time out, allowing three runs over a season-high 6 2/3 innings to earn his first victory. The 30-year-old Californian was shelled by Toronto for nine runs in his previous outing and had failed to go beyond five innings in his first three starts. Norris is 1-1 with a 4.68 ERA in five career starts versus New York. Colon is fewer than three weeks shy of his 42nd birthday but the burly Dominican is showing no signs of his age despite coming off his first loss, when he permitted four runs in 6 2/3 innings at Miami. Colon has worked at least six innings in each of his five starts and has walked only one while striking out 25 in 32 2/3 innings. Colon has made 27 appearances (26 starts) against the Orioles, going 12-8 with a 3.25 ERA. WALK OFFS: 1. Jones is the first Orioles player to record three four-hit games in the first 23 contests of a season. 2. Mets SS Wilmer Flores, who sat the past two games following a 2-for-20 slump, is expected to return to the starting lineup. 3. New York has won the past six meetings against Baltimore.

d'Kong76 May 05 2015 06:34 AM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Offense untracked? Is that well English?

Edgy MD May 05 2015 08:00 AM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

If we get skunked by Bud F. Norris, you KNOW we'll be sending out an SOS.

dgwphotography May 05 2015 10:17 AM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Edgy MD wrote: If we get skunked by Bud F. Norris, you KNOW we'll be sending out an SOS. I guess you could say that they would be sending out the "Bat" Signal...

Frayed Knot May 05 2015 10:37 AM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Quickie O's KTE Adam Jones (CF) and Manny Machado (3B) play everyday and are both real good with stick and with glove. Jones in particular is hitting over .400 this season. C - Caleb Joseph is filling in quite well so far [.305/.414/.475] for the (once again) injured Matt Weiters. Joseph also spent the empty-stadium game last week pantomiming signing autographs along the stands and high-fiving and cap-tipping to the imaginary fans. 1B - Chris Davis had a GREAT 2013 but is now trying to come back from a bad 2014 which ended with a drug suspension. 2B - Rookie Rey Navarro & journeyman Steve Pearce have been sharing the job. SS - Evreth cabrera (ex of Sandy Eggo) is one of the short stops we opted not to pursue over the winter and, at the moment, he's doing about what all the SS we didn't sign are doing [.221/.235/.247] A variety of guys seem to be manning the corner OF/DH/PH spots following the loss of Nick Markakis, none on a regular basis or to any particular distinction: Alejandro de Aza, David Lough, Steve Pearce, Travis Snider, Delmon Young, Jimmy Paderes

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 05 2015 11:07 AM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Frayed Knot wrote: Quickie O's KTE Adam Jones (CF) and Manny Machado (3B) play everyday and are both real good with stick and with glove. Jones in particular is hitting over .400 this season. C - Caleb Joseph is filling in quite well so far [.305/.414/.475] for the (once again) injured Matt Weiters. Joseph also spent the empty-stadium game last week pantomiming signing autographs along the stands and high-fiving and cap-tipping to the imaginary fans. 1B - Chris Davis had a GREAT 2013 but is now trying to come back from a bad 2014 which ended with a drug suspension. 2B - Rookie Rey Navarro & journeyman Steve Pearce have been sharing the job. SS - Evreth cabrera (ex of Sandy Eggo) is one of the short stops we opted not to pursue over the winter and, at the moment, he's doing about what all the SS we didn't sign are doing [.221/.235/.247] A variety of guys seem to be manning the corner OF/DH/PH spots following the loss of Nick Markakis, none on a regular basis or to any particular distinction: Alejandro de Aza, David Lough, Steve Pearce, Travis Snider, Delmon Young, Jimmy Paderes 26-year-old, switch-hitting Paredes is doing pretty decently (.353/.367/.667 with 3 HRs in 52 PAs) and has been getting some 2B reps with Jonathan Schoop hurt.

Frayed Knot May 05 2015 12:47 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Yeah, several of those platoon/OF/IF/DH guys have some decent numbers, but no one seems to have a specific, full time job to call his own and of course they're going to have to lose one of them during this series on account of no DH. Plus any set-up that involves Delmon Young on the field with a glove in his hand is a net plus for the opposing team.

d'Kong76 May 05 2015 01:11 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

@cgrand3 RF @juanlagares2 CF Duda 1B @mcuddy23 LF Murphy 3B Flores SS @kplawecki26 C @Dilson_H 2B Colon P @kcmets #cpftoocool

d'Kong76 May 05 2015 02:19 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Machado, 3B Paredes, 2B Jones, CF Davis, 1B Young, RF Joseph, C Snider, LF Cabrera, SS Norris, P

batmagadanleadoff May 05 2015 04:04 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

dgwphotography wrote: Edgy MD wrote: If we get skunked by Bud F. Norris, you KNOW we'll be sending out an SOS. I guess you could say that they would be sending out the "Bat" Signal... You're getting way ahead of yourself. Tonight, they'll be sending out the Fat Signal. [fimg=444]http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/unanything/images/9/9c/Fatman_2.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20121102145647[/fimg] And if the FatMan can't finish what he starts, then probably the Hat Signal. [fimg=444]https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQzt5E3m0CknvrPG_s3CDy3FdP0RZfP1AB_4bmKGPXr91I_Yrvdw[/fimg] Fatman and Hatman [fimg=555]https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGVzshn2sK4jYNYa7PLhg8OpnXTBLBOV63mGNq_uJhIbA0jFl7hw[/fimg] [fimg=444]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSk6qzXGQtv7ingHUqZnFAEOCG9Nr1v42VVmcXqnFNki8iGZwbC[/fimg]

Ashie62 May 05 2015 05:51 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

We may need Colon for an RBI.

Edgy MD May 05 2015 05:56 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Edgy MD wrote: If we get skunked by Bud F. Norris, you KNOW we'll be sending out an SOS. Guys?

Edgy MD May 05 2015 05:59 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Anthony Rieber in the WOR booth. He's had one line and he's already sharper than Marc Carig.

Edgy MD May 05 2015 06:04 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Colon is impressive the way he finds his strikeout pitch when a runner finds third.

Edgy MD May 05 2015 06:09 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Leadoff dubble. 180 feet from doing that scoring thing I've been reading about.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 05 2015 06:11 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Not advancing on a de facto sacrifice bunt won't help with that.

Edgy MD May 05 2015 06:12 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Back in bidness!

Edgy MD May 05 2015 06:13 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

This is the way it's supposed to happen when Bud Norris is pitching.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 05 2015 06:16 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Multiple runs in an inning? Oh, come on. That's not allowed.

d'Kong76 May 05 2015 06:17 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

A cornucopia of runs!

Edgy MD May 05 2015 06:18 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Hey, it's 1999-ish pitching coach Dave Wallace, out on the mound, telling Norris to try and bring it like Josias Manzanillo.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 05 2015 06:25 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Just another ridiculous, extra-base-saving play from JohnnyLags. Ho hum. It looked like he might have hurt his wrist or side on that, but he's okay, apparently?

Lefty Specialist May 05 2015 06:29 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

You know, we've really privileged to watch Lagares play center. Just hope he didn't hurt himself.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 05 2015 06:46 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Harvey's wonderful and all, but you know what? Colon's the real pitching lover's pitcher on this staff.

Lefty Specialist May 05 2015 07:09 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Cuddyer is going to kill Lagares eventually. Maybe he knows Juan doesn't like his fedora.

Ashie62 May 05 2015 07:10 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Colon beaten by one of the best young players in the game. But Bar-to-lo leaves up 3-1.

Lefty Specialist May 05 2015 07:22 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

As Bob Murphy used to say, fasten your seatbelts.

G-Fafif May 05 2015 07:29 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

The curse of Brian Stokes hovers over Familia.

d'Kong76 May 05 2015 07:29 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Nice crisp game!

Lefty Specialist May 05 2015 07:30 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 05 2015 07:30 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Victorious

Frayed Knot May 05 2015 07:41 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 05 2015 07:45 PM

One of those games where it seemed like we should have had more than 3 runs - on the other hand if we didn't bunch those doubles the way we did then it could have been even fewer. Pitching was great, Machado and Davis can do that to anyone (you know both were gone before they cleared the infield airspace) so there's nothing to worry about on that front. Nice to get back on the winning side; going for the sweep tomorrow.

Ashie62 May 05 2015 07:43 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Well done Metsies, keep it rolling!

TransMonk May 05 2015 08:08 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Colon's the real pitching lover's pitcher on this staff. Agreed. I don't know that I've ever used this phrase about any player, but Bartolo Colon gives me wood.

Benjamin Grimm May 06 2015 02:39 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

So far this year, Colon has walked one batter in 40.1 innings. I would think that this is a pretty rare feat, but I haven't noticed that anyone has noticed this. Could it be that it's not as rare as I'm thinking it is?

Edgy MD May 06 2015 02:46 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

It looks like a typo, doesn't it? Folks have noticed. Anthony Rieber joined the booth last night and noted his strikeout:walk ratio and joked, "And that's the sort of thing the scouts are looking for."

Frayed Knot May 06 2015 02:52 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon Edited 5 time(s), most recently on May 06 2015 03:02 PM

Bartolo's walk rate so far this season is less than half that of even the 2nd best in the majors and 1/3 that of the guy in 3rd - Colon = .223 [walks per/9 innings] - Jason Hammell (CHC) = .575 - Michael Pineda (NYY) = .686 - Josh Collmenter (ARZ) = .827 - Phil Hughes (MIN) = .956 and those are the only five guys (counting both leagues) that are even under 1.00 Not sure how historically out of line this is. Bret Saberhagen is a guy I think of for low walks and his lowest over a full season (it was his 3rd season as a Met) was 0.6598 oe: ah, here we go, lowest since 1900 is Carlos Silva for the 2005 Twins: 0.4301 To illustrate how freakish Silva's 2005 was, it, Saberhagen's (shortened season) 1994, and Phil Hughes from last year [0.6868] are the only seasons since 1920 in the top 50 of all time.

Edgy MD May 06 2015 02:55 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

He walked Ryan Zimmerman in the sixth inning on opening day, after he had already whiffed Zimmerman twice. The walk set up runners on first and second with two out, but he then whiffed Wilson Ramos. He's now gone 34 2/3 innings without a walk. The record, amazingly, is 84 1/3 innings, by Bill Fischer of the Kansas City Athletics, in 1962. Fischer was good but not great overall that year, swinging between the rotation and the bullpen, but he was probably the best they had, and they should've stuck with him as a starter. He probably made the games too short and cut into the beer sales.

Ceetar May 06 2015 02:57 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

having trouble finding a way to search for pitching streaks w/ only one walk. [url]http://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/bases_on_balls_per_nine_season.shtml The single season bb/9 leaderboard is full of 19th century guys, and Carlos Silva 2005 at .43

d'Kong76 May 06 2015 03:05 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

I was messing with some BB and OBP stuff on some bbr page I never went to and it gave me results but not the top ten of what I was querying and I noticed on the upper top right there was a link to pay $15 for the service? I had to stop anyway, but when did bbr start offering pay-for-use services?

batmagadanleadoff May 06 2015 03:16 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

So far this year, Colon has walked one batter in 40.1 innings. I would think that this is a pretty rare feat, but I haven't noticed that anyone has noticed this. Could it be that it's not as rare as I'm thinking it is? If the season ended today, Colon would have the record for most IP's in a season while walking exactly one batter. http://www.baseball-reference.com/play- ... ubmitter=1 http://www.baseball-reference.com/play- ... ubmitter=1

d'Kong76 May 06 2015 03:32 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Well that's one guy who might know who won't tell me! lol Anyone else know? I only went to bbr for player, team, and well, reference type stuff in the past.

Ceetar May 06 2015 05:10 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

d'Kong76 wrote: I was messing with some BB and OBP stuff on some bbr page I never went to and it gave me results but not the top ten of what I was querying and I noticed on the upper top right there was a link to pay $15 for the service? I had to stop anyway, but when did bbr start offering pay-for-use services? the play-index page is great. It's always (for a while?) been a pay service for all the results. you can sometimes tweak it (sort by the reverse thing and scroll to the end) but if you run as many queries as I do and are as lazy about setting up your own db (particularly for current season!) it's well worth it. It's only $15 with a draftkings deposit. otherwise I think it's $30 with code 'bp'.

d'Kong76 May 06 2015 05:23 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

Thanks, I guess I never notice it as that site got bigger and bigger.

d'Kong76 May 06 2015 05:29 PM Re: I.G.T. 5/5/15 Orioles v Mets Norris v. Colon

And not to turn this into the bbr thread, but they pissed me off years ago with some of their pricing strategies. For years I sponsored 3-4 player pages and then all of a sudden when it came time to renew the price (at least on one specific page) was jacked up like 500%. Thanks, but no thanks.