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I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Ashie62 Sep 04 2015 10:22 AM

10 game road trip starting. Lets clean up on the fish before D.C. LETS GO METS.

d'Kong76 Sep 04 2015 10:32 AM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

NY Mets at Miami When: 7:10 PM ET, Friday, September 4, 2015 Where: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida SportsDirect Inc. The New York Mets cruise into the final month of the season with a 6 1/2-game lead in the National League East and a schedule that sets up nicely. The Mets will continue their tour of disappointing NL East rivals when they visit the Marlins for the opener of a three-game series. New York took two of three from last-place Philadelphia to end its homestand and will sandwich series at Miami and Atlanta around a showdown at Washington on the 10-game trip. The Mets should be happy to hit the road after pounding out 73 runs while finishing off their last road trip with seven straight wins. The Marlins, who were swept in a three-game set at New York from Aug. 3-5, come in with some momentum after outscoring the Atlanta Braves 18-4 in a three-game sweep. Tom Koehler will try to keep that run of strong pitching going and end a string of seven straight losing decisions when he goes up against Mets All-Star Jacob deGrom on Friday. TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, SNY (New York), FSN Florida (Miami) PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (12-7, 2.32 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Tom Koehler (8-13, 4.12) DeGrom struggled through illness at Philadelphia on Aug. 24 and was lit up for six earned runs in 2 2/3 innings but bounced back with a solid start on Saturday. He struck out 10 and allowed two runs and four hits in six innings but suffered the loss to Boston in a 3-1 final. The 27-year-old deGrom is facing Miami for the second time this season and picked up a win by scattering six hits over seven scoreless innings at home against the Marlins on Apr. 18. Koehler has been reached for at least five earned runs in four of his last seven starts. The New York native is trying to bounce back after surrendering five runs on nine hits – three home runs – in six innings at Washington on Saturday. Koehler was ripped for seven runs – six earned – on seven hits and three walks in 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Mets on Aug. 3. WALK-OFFS: 1. Marlins RF Giancarlo Stanton (broken hamate bone) could return to the team this weekend. 2. Mets INF Daniel Murphy left Wednesday’s game with discomfort in his left quad and is day-to-day. 3. New York rookie OF Michael Conforto is 6-for-10 in his last three games.

seawolf17 Sep 04 2015 12:19 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

LET'S CRUSH THIS FUCKIN GUY (Or, better, let him pitch five or six scoreless innings, maybe with two or three hits allowed and a handful of Ks and then LET'S CRUSH THIS FUCKIN GUY'S BULLPEN)

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2015 01:07 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Let's just crush him in the first inning and be done with it!

d'Kong76 Sep 04 2015 01:11 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 04 2015 01:21 PM

Yeah! No fantasy team points for Stonybrook alumni tonight! Sorry.

dinosaur jesus Sep 04 2015 01:16 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I don't want to crush him. That's no way to treat someone. We should just let him know that even if he's not very good at baseball, he's still a good person, and there are probably lots of other things he could do really well. Like, I don't know, making appliqué seahorses, or playing tuba in an oom-pah band. We'll find something.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2015 01:36 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

It needs to be something simple, that doesn't require counting higher than ten. Maybe he could lick envelopes or something.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2015 01:41 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I'm almost positive he's going to be an NRI for the Mets come March.

Ceetar Sep 04 2015 02:05 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Edgy MD wrote: I'm almost positive he's going to be an NRI for the Mets come March. I could see that. The Mets like to bring in a couple of guys like that that give the media easy "hometown hero!" columns for Spring Training. See: Anthony Seratelli.

seawolf17 Sep 04 2015 02:11 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Edgy MD wrote: I'm almost positive he's going to be an NRI for the Mets come March. /preorders Mets KOEHLER 34 shirt

d'Kong76 Sep 04 2015 02:34 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Gordon, 2B Yelich, CF Prado, 3B Bour, 1B Dietrich, LF Ozuna, RF Realmuto, C Hechavarria, SS Koehler, P Granderson, RF Wright, 3B Cespedes, CF Conforto, LF d'Arnaud, C Uribe, 2B Johnson, 1B Tejada, SS deGrom, P

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2015 02:48 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Conforto batting cleanup! Fascinating.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 02:57 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Lefty Specialist wrote: Conforto batting cleanup! Fascinating. That's a good way to put it.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2015 03:04 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

No Murphy, Cuddyer, or Flores. Is Wilmer still away from the team?

Ashie62 Sep 04 2015 03:07 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Benjamin Grimm wrote: No Murphy, Cuddyer, or Flores. Is Wilmer still away from the team? Don't know about Wilmer but there is plenty of depth even with Duda out.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2015 04:18 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Benjamin Grimm wrote: No Murphy, Cuddyer, or Flores. Is Wilmer still away from the team? Murph is hobbled. Cuddyer is mostly starting against lefties these days. Wilmer was expected back with the team this evening, but I expect Terry doesn't want to throw him out there right away. So they're going with Johnson at first, who I'd probably put at number five on the depth chart over there.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2015 04:22 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Wright second and Cespedes third is a treat. Put Duda between 'em and watch the thunda. Easy to forget, but Wright was batting second at the start of the season before he went down.

TransMonk Sep 04 2015 04:26 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Per Rubin: Cuddyer has a wrist injury. "Grip and range of motion is slim to none," Cuddyer said.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 05:17 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

WTF was that? Ha! Ozuna caught it but he still sucks.

Ashie62 Sep 04 2015 05:40 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

We really need this game.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2015 05:49 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Guy behind home plate waiving at the camera for your friends, turn in your jersey.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 05:51 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Don't want to be letting this guy off the hook all night. 3 BBs already -- including 2 to lead-off batters -- but nothing to show for it so far. Of course if this game were being played at Yanqui Stadium we'd be up about 6-0 right now.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 05:58 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

On the positive side: efficient pitch count for deGrom. Thru the first three averaging < 12 pitches/per Far too often lately our guys have been running up high counts even when they've been giving up very few hits & runs. deGrom, Harvey, and Syndergaard all have been guilty of this in recent starts.

Ashie62 Sep 04 2015 06:12 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

We are struggling.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 06:14 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Collectively speaking. 4 hits in a row by the Fish. Bases loaded, no outs, 1-0 Miami.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2015 06:17 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

deGrom is not checking the runners here.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 06:20 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I woulda let that go lil'd.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 06:24 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Could have been worse. 3-0 water breathing creatures.

Ashie62 Sep 04 2015 06:24 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Stony Brook 3 Mets 0 Its' like our young pitchers are gassed at the same time.

Ceetar Sep 04 2015 06:26 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

rough start.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 06:28 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Koehler suddenly can't miss the strike zone and when he does we swing at it anyway.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 06:31 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Grandy's least hard hit ball gets him a hit. Mets threatening w/2 out, 2 on, Wright up.

Rockin' Doc Sep 04 2015 06:36 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Meanwhile, the Out of Town Scoreboard shows the Nat and Braves tied at 1. Atlanta has the bases loaded with one out. I'm hoping for a few Atlanta hits to break this one open. Upon edit: Friggin infield pop up leaves the bases juiced, but now with 2 outs. Followed by a ground out to second base to end the threat. Still tied at 1.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 06:44 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Man, when Cespedes extends his arms he really really drills it. Triple.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 06:50 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

WHAT A SLIDE!!!

Zvon Sep 04 2015 06:54 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Ohhhh, this is tough. They walk Tejada to get to deGrom. Bases Metropolitaned. 2 out. 3-2. Ugh. Well, he didn't K. Grounds out. You hold 'em there Jacob.

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2015 06:57 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Okay, they closed the gap and Plumbing Fixture is near 100 pitches. This is doable.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 07:06 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Nats & Braves taking turns NOT cashing in on bases-loaded situations. 1-1 top 7. Nats are churning through pitchers like they think they need every game or something. Used 3 thru 6 even though only 1 run given up.

themetfairy Sep 04 2015 07:07 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Fuck you Ichiro!

Gwreck Sep 04 2015 07:13 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

themetfairy wrote: Fuck you Ichiro! ??

d'Kong76 Sep 04 2015 07:15 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

#52 keeps on delivering!

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:15 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Wow. That was a BIG kaBOOM. cEsPeDeS!!!!! 4-3 Mets

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2015 07:15 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

CESPEDINGER!!!!!

Gwreck Sep 04 2015 07:16 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Yoenis is the man.

Rockin' Doc Sep 04 2015 07:18 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I'm really going to miss Cespedes next year, but I'm enjoying him while the Mets habve him.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2015 07:18 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I felt that one coming.

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2015 07:20 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Rockin' Doc wrote: You know. I'm really going to miss Cespedes next year, but I'm enjoying him while the Mets habve him. This. He's Carlos Beltran circa 2004. Fun to watch.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:23 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

This is the stuff that drives managers crazy.

Rockin' Doc Sep 04 2015 07:26 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Zvon wrote: This is the stuff that drives managers crazy. And fans.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:30 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Well, if we went and got Prado 3 months ago like I suggested that wouldn't have happened. 4-4 Mets.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2015 07:30 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Rockin' Doc wrote: I'm really going to miss Cespedes next year, but I'm enjoying him while the Mets habve him. That's how I feel too.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:34 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Saw both a Wright and a Seaver jersey in the stands on that foul ball. Niiiiice.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:37 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I'm w/Keith. 3-2 slider? Ugh. Shame about the preceeding pitch. Did look like a strike but one that could have gone either way. 5-4 Vice City

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2015 07:38 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

They REALLY need to figure out how to get through the 7th inning.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:40 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Thank the Lord for double plays!

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 07:40 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

'bout time the Marlins actually hit one AT one of our guys. Not to take too much away from their hitters tonight, but virtually everything they've hit tonight has found a hole.

Rockin' Doc Sep 04 2015 07:41 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Lefty Specialist wrote: They REALLY need to figure out how to get through the 7th inning. Starters pitch deeper into the game or the offense scores enough runs to make a lead (virtually) bullpen proof.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2015 07:41 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Has Wilmer arrived yet?

Rockin' Doc Sep 04 2015 07:43 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

We need to get Cespedes another at bat. Hopefully, this inning.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:46 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Has Wilmer arrived yet? He is in the dugout, yes. And EYjr just ran for Tejeda.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:48 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

OMG, EYjr slides into second on Newy's single. lol.oy. Nice hitting Kirk. Corners, 2 out, Grandy...

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:49 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Fkn Fish hit Curtis. He's hit the ball hard all night too. Bastages. It's up to Wright.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 07:53 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Man we would have been in much better shape had David Wright showed up tonight.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 07:53 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Dave can't do it. :( Nats in the 9th still down 2-1

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2015 07:54 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

David comes up small. Grrrr,

Edgy MD Sep 04 2015 07:57 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Micco-sucky.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2015 08:02 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Robles still quick-pitching dudes.

d'Kong76 Sep 04 2015 08:09 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

They need to move the fences in in Miami.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 08:12 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

They're trying..... Corners for the Mets, 2 out, 9th. Kelly J...

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 04 2015 08:13 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Oh these guys...

Zvon Sep 04 2015 08:14 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Wow. Amazin' AMAZIN! 5-5

Rockin' Doc Sep 04 2015 08:14 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

The former Braves deliver.

d'Kong76 Sep 04 2015 08:14 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Finding holes with no cats, squirrels, or canaries with two outs!

Zvon Sep 04 2015 08:15 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

And Wilmer steps to the plate.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 04 2015 08:16 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Ball 4.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 08:17 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Juiced for Kirk. Lets go Mets!

Zvon Sep 04 2015 08:18 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Very anti-climactic. 5-5 METS!

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 08:22 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Well if nothing else our bullpen situation should be in better shape than theirs.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2015 08:23 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Two late- inning tie games going on and we're rooting for both visiting teams.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2015 08:26 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Love me an ol'-style 3-6-1.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 08:28 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Well we need to win this one now. Nats just walked-off los Bravos: single - single - HR (Michael Taylor)

Lefty Specialist Sep 04 2015 08:31 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

David needs a day off, Terry.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 08:36 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Whenever Gary says this reliever's name -- Barraclaugh -- I think he's saying Bearclaw, so I keeping looking and expecting to see Will Geer from 'Jeremiah Johnson' out there.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 08:38 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Kyle Barraclough. Who the fuck is Kyle Barraclough?

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 08:41 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to whomever had Marcell Ozuna bunting.

Edgy MD Sep 04 2015 08:44 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Smart move putting Lagares in right, I guess.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 08:46 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Ellington in to pitch. I think we should make his mood real dark. Not black dark, but maybe like indigo.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 08:52 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Man these extra inning games on the road are tough on the psyche. After you don't score in the top half you know you have to hold them, then score, then hold them again in order to get the win. That's mentally draining.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 04 2015 08:55 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Is that Tom Koehler stupid or what?

Fman99 Sep 04 2015 08:56 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Lord deliver us from Eric O'Flaherty.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 04 2015 09:00 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Ofuckerty

d'Kong76 Sep 04 2015 09:01 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

The devil is Prado.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 09:02 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I questioned that move from Goeddel. Not that he was great, but if there were several LHBs in a row then maybe you go to O'Flaherty but what worked for the first batter didn't work twice.

Fman99 Sep 04 2015 09:02 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Enough already.

TransMonk Sep 04 2015 09:03 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I never need to see O'Flaherty pitch again.

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 09:03 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Frayed Knot wrote: I questioned that move from Goeddel. Not that he was great, but if there were several LHBs in a row then maybe you go to O'Flaherty but what worked for the first batter didn't work twice. On the other hand, it's not like he was our biggest problem tonight. It was not a well-played game from the git-go.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 04 2015 09:03 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I think Terry put O'Flaherty in the game because he was tired and wanted to end the game and go back to the hotel.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 09:04 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Frayed Knot Sep 04 2015 09:07 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

A double walk-off bummer of a night.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 09:14 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

We still got cush. We need 2 of 3 here. This must be the one we lose.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 04 2015 09:15 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I don't think I'm terribly prone to reactionary behavior as a fan. But I stopped in here on the way home from work to note that it's probably best for us to end this O'Flaherty experiment, by which I mean that we should out for a ride in the country, tell him to think about the rabbits, and chop up the remains until nothing is recognizable as reliever-shaped any longer.

Rockin' Doc Sep 04 2015 09:30 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

As soon as Terry brought "White Flag" O'Flaherty in to pitch, I mentally marked this game up as a loss. TransMonk wrote: I never need to see O'Flaherty pitch again. I haven't seen him pitch yet, but simply reading of it on Gamecast pains me.

Zvon Sep 04 2015 10:12 PM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

I just watched the end again and I can't hang this on uh-O'Flaherty. He came in and got a big out and I thought he looked good against Prado, until Prado does what he does, which is hit well. He got him 0-2, then picked away until it was full. The payoff pitch was not a bad one. [fimg=300:3ci11nz4]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JtmEyyawVOI/Veplk3kMzYI/AAAAAAAAeoA/YrrBd49La-U/s507-Ic42/zImage2.png[/fimg:3ci11nz4] Mex hit the nail on the head. If Johnson was guarding the line, and maybe even playing a normal first base, that's an out. [fimg=400:3ci11nz4]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L4J4BVjUnlo/VepoHyzoVNI/AAAAAAAAeoQ/EkziRmll80o/s756-Ic42/ZImage7.png[/fimg:3ci11nz4] That sucks because we really needed to see a good outing from the lad. I kinda think we did. He was spotting his fastball and had some movement. He certainly didn't look as bad as he has.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 05 2015 05:12 AM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

Rockin' Doc wrote: As soon as Terry brought "White Flag" O'Flaherty in to pitch, I mentally marked this game up as a loss. Me too. What was he thinking? Terry's bullpen decisions will make me crazy if I let them. Extra-inning road games seem to be especially maddening. If the Mets are playing in October I may have to watch with my eyes closed.

Frayed Knot Sep 05 2015 07:52 AM Re: I.G.T. 9/4/15 Mets @ Stonybrook alum

What he was thinking was that the Marlins had 3 LHBs in the next 4 hitters and the winning run was already on base. I said in the thread that I would have stuck with Goeddel but of course he was the guy who put the winning run there in the first place and gave up hits to 2 of the 6 batters he faced so it's not like that was a sure thing either. Nor was it like the rest of the pen was in shutdown mode: Gilmartin: 2 batters/2 hits; Reed: 5 batters, 2 hits/1 BB Robles pitched a perfect 8th but it seems to me that if Terry had stuck with him after the Mets tied it up rather than go to Clippard then we'd be complaining about that. I'd argue that the move to make would have been to bring Clippard back for a 2nd inning after his 1-hit/10-pitch 8th since you weren't forced to take him out via a PH move. Then you'd play it by ear after that. The Nats, after mgr Williams took a bunch of heat for not using Storen & Papelbon enough or correctly, used Papelbon for two innings last night and he wound up being the winning pitcher even after giving up singles to his first two hitters. But they also had the advantage of being at home and not being burdened by that 'Save the Closer' thing. It also makes your bullpen mgmt look better when your offense scores 1 in the 9th then 3 more in the 10th.