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IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Frayed Knot Jun 03 2015 07:08 AM

A 9:10 EDT start time tonight. Pads start one of their FA acquisitions from their massive off-season makeover, 'Big Game' James Shields (although I don't think this qualifies as a big game so we're OK here). Shields is 6-0 w/SD this year although with only moderately good peripherals [3.69 ERA, 1.22 WHiP] and a league leading 15 HRs served up (although how that affects us I couldn't possibly imagine). Mets counter with the newly returned Dillon Gee (I think we're up to version 7.4 on him already) I'd like to suggest some lineup switches to, I don't know, maybe score some runs and cut back on the 85 strikeouts we've racked up over the last two nights (someone might want to check my math) but right now there's no one on the bench who even deserves to be in the major leagues much less in the starting lineup [non-regs are combining for a .165/.236/.257 line while K-ing in 1/3 of their ABs].

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 07:18 AM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

I was mentally building a lineup on the way to work. [list=1:3u9d8deg][*:3u9d8deg]Tejada, ss[/*:m:3u9d8deg] [*:3u9d8deg]Murphy, 3b[/*:m:3u9d8deg] [*:3u9d8deg]Duda, 1b[/*:m:3u9d8deg] [*:3u9d8deg]C'Dyer, lf[/*:m:3u9d8deg] [*:3u9d8deg]Granderson, rf[/*:m:3u9d8deg] [*:3u9d8deg]Flores, 2b[/*:m:3u9d8deg] [*:3u9d8deg]Recker, c[/*:m:3u9d8deg] [*:3u9d8deg]Gee, p[/*:m:3u9d8deg] [*:3u9d8deg]Lagares, cf[/*:m:3u9d8deg][/list:o:3u9d8deg] Feel free to put the infielders back in the positions Terry's been playin' 'em at, but I prefer the deck stacks that way. And really, does it matter who plays where on defense for either team here in the midst of the strikiest-outiest series ever? Anybody remember the last Eric Campbell plate appearance? He's still on the team, right?

Ceetar Jun 03 2015 07:23 AM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Edgy MD wrote: And really, does it matter who plays where on defense for either team here in the midst of the strikiest-outiest series ever? Has anyone checked to make sure the plate at PetCo is regulation? i feel like it might be an inch wider on each side with all these Ks.

Frayed Knot Jun 03 2015 07:27 AM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Edgy MD wrote: Anybody remember the last Eric Campbell plate appearance? He's still on the team, right? It's not his last plate appearance, it's his last HIT that's the real stumper. (May 18th, 15 days and 29 PAs ago)

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 07:42 AM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

While they're out west, they may want to invite Alex Castellanos over for a play date.

Frayed Knot Jun 03 2015 07:45 AM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Well somebody needs to go down prior to game time in order to allow them to activate Gee and they've already said it's not going to be a reliever. So Castellanos, along with Campbell and Muno, are stepping lightly right about now.

Ceetar Jun 03 2015 07:51 AM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Frayed Knot wrote: Well somebody needs to go down prior to game time in order to allow them to activate Gee and they've already said it's not going to be a reliever. So Castellanos, along with Campbell and Muno, are stepping lightly right about now. It's Muno.

MFS62 Jun 03 2015 08:26 AM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Edgy MD wrote: While they're out west, they may want to invite Alex Castellanos over for a play date. He and his team are currently enjoying the dry rub ribs in Memphis. Maybe he can come and play with our kids when the long journey won't interrupt his nap time. Later

d'Kong76 Jun 03 2015 10:00 AM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

NY Mets at San Diego When: 9:10 PM ET, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Where: Petco Park, San Diego, California SportsDirect Inc. Dillon Gee returns to the New York rotation for the first time in exactly a month when the Mets close a three-game set against the host San Diego Padres. Gee has been sidelined with a groin injury and is winless in five starts this season. While Gee is back in the fold, New York still doesn't know when third baseman David Wright might play again. Wright has been rehabbing his injured back in Los Angeles — and hoping to avoid major back surgery due to spinal stenosis, a condition where the spine narrows — and traveled down to San Diego to provide updates on his status. "It's easy to speculate," Wright, who last played April 14, told reporters. "But from the moment that I was diagnosed with this, the information-gathering stage, there's never been a question in my mind that not only am I going to come back, but I'm going to come back sooner rather than later." The teams have traded easy victories over the first two games — New York posted a 7-0 win in the opener and the Padres recorded a 7-2 victory Tuesday. TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN San Diego PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Dillon Gee (0-2, 3.86 ERA) vs. Padres RH James Shields (6-0, 3.69) Gee allowed two or fewer runs in each of his last three starts prior to the injury. He has struck out 20 and walked eight while opposing batters are hitting .280 against him. Gee is 2-2 with a 2.52 ERA in four career starts against the Padres. San Diego has won the last six games started by Shields and is 8-3 when the free-agent signee is on the hill despite the fact he has allowed 15 homers, tied for most in the majors. He received a no-decision against Pittsburgh in his most-recent outing when he gave up two runs and six hits in six innings Friday. Shields won his lone career start against New York, allowing one run and three hits in seven innings for Tampa Bay in 2009. WALK-OFFS: 1. San Diego 1B Yonder Alonzo (shoulder) was activated off the disabled list Tuesday and went 3-for-4 and scored twice. 2. New York RF Curtis Granderson, who is 3-for-22 over his last six games, is batting .119 with 14 strikeouts in 59 career at-bats against Shields. 3. Padres LF Justin Upton (eight at-bats, four strikeouts) and RF Matt Kemp (six at-bats, four strikeouts) are hitless in 14 at-bats in the series.

Ashie62 Jun 03 2015 10:17 AM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Muno goes I would think.

d'Kong76 Jun 03 2015 03:08 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Venable, CF Norris, C Upton, LF Kemp, RF Alonso, 1B Middlebrooks, 3B Spangenberg, 2B Amarista, SS Shields, P

d'Kong76 Jun 03 2015 03:45 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

@cgrand3 RF Tejada 3B Duda 1B Murphy 2B Flores SS Ceciliani LF @juanlagares2 CF @Anthony_Recker C @DillonGee35 P

Zvon Jun 03 2015 05:11 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

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d'Kong76 Jun 03 2015 05:29 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Just posting info when available if it's not here yet.

Ashie62 Jun 03 2015 06:32 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

d'Kong76 wrote: Just posting info when available if it's not here yet. That's fine. The prior Mets lineup for tonight was fictional anyway.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 07:17 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

How is Granderson not on third?

Zvon Jun 03 2015 07:18 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Edgy MD wrote: How is Granderson not on third? Agreed. Even having to get out of the way of the grounder, Kemp had a long way to go and he sucks anymore.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 07:22 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Yeah, I didn't even factor in how bad Kemp has been in the field. I'm getting these ads for Old Dominion Household Services. They help you move by letting you pack the van, driving the van for you, and then letting you unpack the van. What kind of terrible service is that?

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 07:24 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Ceciliani SO looks minor league with that fuzzy hyphen on his chin.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 07:25 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

An inexperience play by Tehotty. Rotate your infielders, Terry.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Great way to start. Gee's first batter reaches on error (Tejeda). And he walks the next guy. Niiiiice. sarco-meter [ /]

Zvon Jun 03 2015 07:29 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Edgy MD wrote: Yeah, I didn't even factor in how bad Kemp has been in the field. I'm getting these ads for Old Dominion Household Services. They help you move by letting you pack the van, driving the van for you, and then letting you unpack the van. What kind of terrible service is that? A ridiculously cheap one, I imagine.

Fman99 Jun 03 2015 07:31 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Yuk a roo

Zvon Jun 03 2015 07:33 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Ugh. Bases loaded, 1 out. We really need Gee to AT LEAST go 5. Cripes. Settle down Gee. Your big here. We need a win. Gee hits Alonso with a pitch. Niiiiiice (see sarc-0-meter)

Zvon Jun 03 2015 07:39 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Sheesh, we got off easy. 2-0 [fimg=50:3gxpba5m]http://www.columbusmoveandstore.com/images/pods_portable_storage_container.gif[/fimg:3gxpba5m] Cecil came to play!

Zvon Jun 03 2015 07:40 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

WHAT!!!????? C.B. Fuckhead again.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 07:41 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Wow. Cecil was out. That wasn't an easy thing to do, be thrown out there. Buckner still sucks.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 03 2015 07:45 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Why is Cadaver out to ight? This crappy bar I'm watching the game in doesn't have whatever channel this game is on. So it's Rangers - White Sox for me.

batmagadanleadoff Jun 03 2015 07:49 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Why is Cadaver out to ight? This crappy bar I'm watching the game in doesn't have whatever channel this game is on. So it's Rangers - White Sox for me. He's got some minor thing, like soreness or something.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 03 2015 07:56 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

This bar is playing Detroit Rock City -- but the crappy re recorded version.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 08:00 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Two errata for Rubens tonight. Muffy, on the other hand, steals an out by stretching like a first baseman at second.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 08:24 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

6 man rotation, huh?

Frayed Knot Jun 03 2015 08:25 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

I have trouble remembering our last successful sac bunt. I also have trouble remembering the last time a sac bunt against us wasn't successful - usually effortlessly and on the first pitch it seems.

Frayed Knot Jun 03 2015 08:31 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

I think I've figured out the Padres' game plan: hit 52 liners to short CF in a row. We should try that.

Frayed Knot Jun 03 2015 08:36 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

HAS ANYBODY ON THE METS CAUGHT A FUCKING BALL TONIGHT?????

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 08:37 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Good point.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 08:38 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

This is pretty pathetic. I'm being generous using the word pretty.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 08:39 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Hey, look, Recker missed a catch. That may be a case where a runner was almost hurt by the catcher trying to stay out of his path, and then contorting himself to try to make the catch. Too much rotten happening tonight. And now, the end to Gee's record of consecutive mediocrity.

Frayed Knot Jun 03 2015 08:40 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Frayed Knot wrote: HAS ANYBODY ON THE METS CAUGHT A FUCKING BALL TONIGHT????? Let's see now: - bouncer to Ruben ... NOPE - Ruben's throw to Duda ... NOPE - comebackers to Gee ... NOPE - Recker's throw to Murphy ... NOPE - Gee's throw to Recker ... NOPE So I think we're down to Wilmer's throw to Murphy and maybe a ritual flip to Duda from the dugout as he came off at the end of the inning (although I'm just assuming Lucas caught those though I didn't actually see him catch any).

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 08:45 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Well, that first out took a while.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 08:46 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Frayed Knot wrote: So I think we're down to Wilmer's throw to Murphy and maybe a ritual flip to Duda from the dugout as he came off at the end of the inning (although I'm just assuming Lucas caught those though I didn't actually see him catch any). lol. I did need a laugh.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 08:53 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Mayberry batting against a righty. THIS is rightfully Castellanos' at-bat!!

Zvon Jun 03 2015 08:55 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

They should install a tight netting from the OF wall to cover that kids sand box. No 'lil tike has ever gotten beaned in there? Grandy scores to get my attention. Tejada ripped a double down the LF line. Duda, we need a blast!

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 08:56 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Well, the game began at 9, but the Mets start at 11. Keep the line moving!

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 08:58 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Smurphed.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 09:00 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Muff throws water on the fire with a GIDP.

Fman99 Jun 03 2015 09:01 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Went back and forth between this fucktastrophe of a game and the film "12 Monkeys" on the SciFi channel, and couldn't figure out which was sadder, that movie or this game.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 09:03 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Fman99 wrote: Went back and forth between this fucktastrophe of a game and the film "12 Monkeys" on the SciFi channel, and couldn't figure out which was sadder, that movie or this game. I love the music in that. Quirky soundtrack that had an impact. Edgy MD wrote: Well, the game began at 9, but the Mets start at 11. Keep the line moving! And it's only the 6th. I thought this kinda torture was against the law.

batmagadanleadoff Jun 03 2015 09:04 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

It's looking like a lost opportunity for the Mets to pick up ground on the teams closest to them. Nats, Braves, Cubs and Giants all lost today.

Frayed Knot Jun 03 2015 09:11 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Good news: only singles for the Pads tonight Bad News: they have 416 of them

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 09:14 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

batmagadanleadoff wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Why is Cadaver out to ight? This crappy bar I'm watching the game in doesn't have whatever channel this game is on. So it's Rangers - White Sox for me. He's got some minor thing, like soreness or something. Just after he gets a few knocks in.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 09:14 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Zvon Jun 03 2015 09:24 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Campbell kills a rally with a DP. Soupy? Wassup? You've been useless! 7-2

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 09:33 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

So, Maurer looks pretty deadly.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 09:35 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Use the bunt, Luke.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 09:35 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Or take an HbP. That works.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 09:37 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Flores' speed issues cost us there.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 09:38 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

They hit Duda in the bad knee. If we don't slap one of them in the back before this game is over I will be visibly upset. Not as visibly upset as yesterday, but still....

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 09:48 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Did I actually stay up this late to see Craig Fucking Kimbrel?

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 09:50 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Middlebrooks let that ball go by like he had money on the Mets.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 09:53 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Gary & Ron work in the dark out there at Petco. 7-3. 2 on, Tejada, Duda on deck.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 09:53 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Duda is our tying run.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 09:55 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Wow, T singles to left, bases juiced, The Lumberjack steps up.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 09:56 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

NO! That was low! These fuckin umps.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 09:59 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Hard to complain, but Tejada really should have been taking. Bleh, two questionable calls for strikes to Du.

Zvon Jun 03 2015 09:59 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Ya know, that call on the low pitch changed the entire complexion of that at bat. That's fucked up.

Edgy MD Jun 03 2015 10:11 PM Re: IGT #54 - Mets @ Padres 6/3/15

Following the Game Three Padres giving the Mets that late opportunity by looking very much like the Game One Padres, with first MIddlebrooks then Kemp waiving indifferently at batted balls as they passed them.