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IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Ceetar Aug 26 2015 09:35 AM

Word on the street is the Phillies, disheartened by being utterly dismantled by the Mets this season, plan to spot the Mets a baserunner by drilling Murphy. Bartolo Colon versus 2nd start ever Jerad Eickhoff. Expect Wright to sit.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2015 10:28 AM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

if the Phillies drill Murphy the Mets should respond by drilling Larry Bowa... with a baseball bat to the face the first time he leaves the dugout.

d'Kong76 Aug 26 2015 10:45 AM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

NY Mets at Philadelphia When: 7:05 PM ET, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SportsDirect Inc. Yoenis Cespedes has been swinging a red-hot bat and the majority of the New York Mets have followed suit. With five homers during the team's five-game winning streak, Cespedes looks to continue the Mets' dominance of the Philadelphia Phillies when the National League East rivals play the third contest of their four-game series on Wednesday. After capping New York's franchise-best eight-homer performance in Monday's 16-7 rout, Cespedes added a two-run shot the following night in a 6-5 victory. The 2013 and 2014 Home Run Derby champion has ignited the Mets, who have recorded 55 runs during their winning streak and have outscored the Phillies 65-34 en route to winning 10 of the 11 meetings this season. While first-place New York remained 5 1/2 games ahead of second-place Washington, Philadelphia regained sole possession of last place after losing two straight following a three-game winning streak. Ryan Howard has homered in back-to-back contests to run his career total to 44 blasts in 156 career meetings with New York, but the 35-year-old is just 4-for-19 with two homers and seven RBIs against Wednesday starter Bartolo Colon. TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), CSN Philadelphia PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Bartolo Colon (10-11, 4.90 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Jerad Eickhoff (1-0, 0.00) Colon was blitzed in his second shortest outing of the season, allowing seven runs on nine hits - including three homers - in 3 2/3 innings against Colorado on Friday. The 42-year-old, who is just 1-7 in his last 11 outings, has permitted eight homers in his last six trips to the mound after yielding just 14 in his previous 18. Colon looks to rebound versus Philadelphia, against which he improved to 6-3 in his career with a pair of wins following six-inning starts in May. Eickhoff had quite the major-league debut on Friday, scattering five hits over six scoreless innings in a 7-1 triumph over Miami. The 25-year-old aided his cause with a two-run single in the fourth inning, becoming the first starting pitcher in team history to drive in multiple runs in his first career game. Eickhoff struck out five against the Marlins after fanning 126 in 133 1/3 innings across two minor-league levels this season. WALK-OFFS: 1. Philadelphia 3B Andres Blanco is 13-for-32 with seven runs scored during his eight-game hitting streak. 2. Mets C Travis d'Arnaud, who was originally signed by the Phillies, is 8-for-18 with two homers and seven RBIs during his last four games. 3. Philadelphia OF Domonic Brown is 4-for-9 with a homer and three RBIs in the series after going 1-for-21 in his previous 10 contests.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 12:08 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Rookie they've never seen before. Danger, Will Robinson. A fly ball pitcher like Bartolo could be problematic the way balls are flying out of CBP this week.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 26 2015 12:13 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Yeah, this game could be trouble. Bartolo does have some good days. We have to hope that this will be one of them.

d'Kong76 Aug 26 2015 12:57 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Sweeney, 2B Galvis, SS Herrera, CF Howard, 1B Blanco, 3B Asche, LF Rupp, C Brown, RF Eickhoff, P

Benjamin Grimm Aug 26 2015 01:05 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

I think they should give Ryan Howard a couple of days off. Next week too.

d'Kong76 Aug 26 2015 01:47 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

@cgrand3 RF @ynscspds CF Murphy 2B @mcuddy23 1B Flores SS @mconforto8 LF Uribe 3B @Anthony_Recker C Colon P @kcmets #cpftoocool

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2015 03:05 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

d'Kong76 wrote: Sweeney, 2B Galvis, SS Herrera, CF Howard, 1B Blanco, 3B Asche, LF Rupp, C Brown, RF Eickhoff, P Darnell Sweeney is one of the two minor leaguers they got from the Dodgers in the Utley deal. 24 y/o, had some decent numbers in the minors, especially so for 13th round draft pick from 2012. Steals a lot (though not great %s), K's a lot (though is cutting down). IOW, a typical young player. Made his ML debut last week, 1-5 w/3 BBs so far.

Ashie62 Aug 26 2015 03:53 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Lefty Specialist wrote: Rookie they've never seen before. Danger, Will Robinson. A fly ball pitcher like Bartolo could be problematic the way balls are flying out of CBP this week. Have to agree. 22-18 Mets?

Edgy MD Aug 26 2015 05:24 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Folks, we've got three first-inning runzzz.

Edgy MD Aug 26 2015 05:27 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

And T-Recks whiffs with the bags juiced and one out. Brace yourselves for Grand Slam Bart.

Edgy MD Aug 26 2015 05:28 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Not a bad bid, Grand Slam Bart.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 05:29 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Okay, that's a good start. Would have liked to pile on, but you can't have everything.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2015 05:45 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Lefty Specialist wrote: Okay, that's a good start. Would have liked to pile on, but you can't have everything. Yeah, considering that we didn't exactly smack the ball all over the park, we were kind of lucky to get as many as 3 thx to the error. They probably hit Bart harder than we hit their guy. On the other hand we did make him throw almost 3 innings worth of pitches in that 1st so that could pay off later on.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2015 05:58 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

And now we've given most of that advantage back by going out very quickly in innings 2 & 3

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 06:00 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Hm. Hope they didn't let this guy off the hook, because I don't trust Bartolo.

Edgy MD Aug 26 2015 06:08 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Lefty Specialist wrote: Hm. Hope they didn't let this guy off the hook, because I don't trust Bartolo. I trust him enough. Certainly trust those last two strikeouts.

Edgy MD Aug 26 2015 06:30 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Took a lot of pitches, but he got out of that muddy spot. Mongo stay with Sheriff Bart.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2015 06:49 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

This is looking more and more like we got real fortunate in that 1st inning (between the error and the seeing-eye singles) cuz we ain't done doodley-squat since.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 07:07 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Colon batted in the 7th? I like. But one friggin bump I'd pull him. Do not even allow him to put two on.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 07:11 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Yes, super-short leash, please. But nice strikeout to start things off.

d'Kong76 Aug 26 2015 07:13 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

New here, happy as all pee to see Colon still chuckin' and Mets still ruckin' ...

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2015 07:15 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Was that just a 3 K/9 pitch inning?

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 07:15 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Ha. 7 shutout innings. Who'da thunk it. And he strikes out the side. Hilarious.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 07:17 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Frayed Knot wrote: Was that just a 3 K/9 pitch inning? twas. Wow.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 07:21 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

CuddBoom. If Cudd comes alive and Duda's back stops barkin' we will be unstoppable!

Zvon Aug 26 2015 07:31 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Uh-O'Flarherty will get the 8th. 6-0 Mets.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2015 07:32 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Here's hoping even O'Flaherty can't screw up this game.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 07:34 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Nats are trying to comeback in their game, down by a run.

Fman99 Aug 26 2015 07:37 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Lefties now 2-2 in this inning against O'Boyherewegoagain.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 07:37 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Rockin' Doc wrote: Here's hoping even O'Flaherty can't screw up this game. Well, he's certainly giving it the old college try.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2015 07:38 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Zvon wrote: Nats are trying to comeback in their game, down by a run. But Yunel Escobar GIDP'd to prevent them from tying the game. 6-5 Padres now in the 8th Meanwhile back in Phillly, O'Flaherty not making friends or influencing people.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 07:41 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

If this guy can't eat up an inning w/a 6 run lead getO'ridofhim. He should be able to last for two. Yikes. Here comes Collins.

Fman99 Aug 26 2015 07:42 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Seriously, how long do they continue this experiment? Who's the best lefty reliever in Vegas these days? I want to launch this asshole into outer space like a Russian cosmonaut dog with no plan for re acquisition.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2015 07:43 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Pull O'Flaherty's worthless ass out of there and ship him to Las Vegas.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 07:48 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

After that outing he must have headed right to the clubhouse to pack. I mean, even he has to know that he sucks. 6-3 Mets

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 07:49 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Yeah, they need to find a lefty somewhere. Anywhere. This one better not get away.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 07:51 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

I can't blame TC. If you can't use Uh-O'Flaherty there where can you? The front of the pen sure could have used a rest tonight. Error? gah, errors do bad things like kill and shit...

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 07:52 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Oh, fuck. Come on, Clip-Art.

Fman99 Aug 26 2015 07:54 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Clippard with the big K there.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 07:55 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Nice pitch to end it Clippy. Niiiiiice.

Edgy MD Aug 26 2015 07:55 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

I am Cuddyer. I am the difference.

Frayed Knot Aug 26 2015 07:56 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

In O-o-T news: Verlander blows his no-hit bid w/no outs in the 9th 6-5 Padres heading for the 9th

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2015 07:56 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Zvon wrote: I can't blame TC. If you can't use Uh-O'Flaherty there where can you?... Pregame batting practice for the Mets. Hitting against him would have to give them great confidence going into the game.

Fman99 Aug 26 2015 07:59 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

O'Thatsagoodruntogetback and it's 7-4 good guys. Grandy digging all the way.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 07:59 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

And just like that, it's 7-4.

themetfairy Aug 26 2015 08:00 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

We needed that!

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2015 08:02 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

We need to bring Granderson in with another insurance run.

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 08:04 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Cespedes for the rest of us!

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2015 08:05 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Oaky. I feel better now. Best of all, O'Flaherty can't possibly come out to pitch the 9th.

Edgy MD Aug 26 2015 08:06 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

There's a Met takin' that third base. Most Fascinating Person Behind Home Plate I think is African-American Captain America. (Captain African-America?) He's just bearing the frustration of the Phils impotency so visibly. Most of these peeps are just defeated by this season. He's flat pissed at each Metly hit. He's also got some sort of access badge.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 08:07 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Ya know, I think we are finally Philly-proof. I guess we'll find out for sure because we still have a shitload of games against em. But if we could pull out ahead by a few more...

Fman99 Aug 26 2015 08:08 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2015 08:12 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

In Washington, the Padres just finished off their 6-5 conquest of the Nationals.

Zvon Aug 26 2015 08:15 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Clip looked very scared at the plate. CLIP-ARTx2. [fimg=100:2vpcnwb5]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IIDyOIyOBbI/Vbh6a4rWySI/AAAAAAAAdJk/5fJJXfMlhLs/s500-Ic42/ClipartCard.png[/fimg:2vpcnwb5][fimg=100:2vpcnwb5]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IIDyOIyOBbI/Vbh6a4rWySI/AAAAAAAAdJk/5fJJXfMlhLs/s500-Ic42/ClipartCard.png[/fimg:2vpcnwb5]

Nymr83 Aug 26 2015 08:18 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Fman99 wrote: The Donald says he's ineligible on the basis of his skin being darker than Trump's and lighter than Obama's.

Nymr83 Aug 26 2015 08:19 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Rockin' Doc wrote: In Washington, the Padres just finished off their 6-5 conquest of the Nationals. that is what we'd like to hear!

Zvon Aug 26 2015 08:21 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Nice K. Yea, you go strut around the mound. You get to do that.

themetfairy Aug 26 2015 08:21 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Lefty Specialist Aug 26 2015 08:24 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Boy, this is..........fun.

Rockin' Doc Aug 26 2015 08:24 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Nice job by Clippard. [fimg=325:38gs2shv]https://s.yimg.com/fz/api/res/1.2/b_xdtKLzL7y3KhAFFiOVKQ--/YXBwaWQ9c3JjaGRkO2g9NTY1O3E9OTU7dz04NTA-/http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-heyL3sXSp84/TbMROqMyEfI/AAAAAAAAAFg/QL30LyEL4fU/s1600/_30books.jpg[/fimg:38gs2shv]

Zvon Aug 26 2015 08:24 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

d'Kong76 Aug 26 2015 08:25 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

6½ up approaching end of August. Everyone who had that, please cash in at Window Y.

RealityChuck Aug 26 2015 08:34 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Rockin' Doc wrote: In Washington, the Padres just finished off their 6-5 conquest of the Nationals. So far this month, there has only been one day when the Nationals gained ground on the Mets.

Fman99 Aug 26 2015 08:37 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

RealityChuck wrote: Rockin' Doc wrote: In Washington, the Padres just finished off their 6-5 conquest of the Nationals. So far this month, there has only been one day when the Nationals gained ground on the Mets. That's remarkable, really.

Edgy MD Aug 26 2015 09:15 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

I've got a big presentation tomorrow. I think I'll wear my favorite fragrance. [fimg=500:1fmap2z3]https://metsinpeace.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/936663_10203418086626730_490829618695415941_n.jpg[/fimg:1fmap2z3]

Mets – Willets Point Aug 26 2015 09:19 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Remember to do this maneuver as well.

MFS62 Aug 26 2015 09:20 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Lefty Specialist wrote: Cespedes for the rest of us! My grievance can be summed up in one word - O'Flaherty. Later

Edgy MD Aug 26 2015 09:23 PM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Nymr83 wrote: I'm voting for Cuddy.

Frayed Knot Aug 27 2015 06:43 AM Re: IGT #126 TOW The Free Baserunners

Fman99 wrote: In Washington, the Padres just finished off their 6-5 conquest of the Nationals. So far this month, there has only been one day when the Nationals gained ground on the Mets. That's remarkable, really. I actually count three such days that that has occurred: The first was an NYM off day (Thurs Aug 6) when we lost 1/2 a game to a Nats win, a 2 game lead fell to 1.5. Then there were two when we lost full games as a result of NYM losses/WAS wins: two days later when our lead fell from 2.5 to 1.5 while we were losing to Tampa, then again as the result of our walk-off loss to Baltimore on Wed Aug 19 when 4.5 became 3.5 ... but that's still a remarkable thing to note on the 27th day of a month and the "streak" actually dates back to July 30th. Since that date all but the three days noted above have either seen a Mets gain or been net neutral as we've marched steadily from -3.0 to +6.5