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IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Fman99 Sep 08 2015 08:54 PM

Mets go for the throat. deGrom vs Strasburg. 7 PM. Be there!

Centerfield Sep 08 2015 10:20 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I don't know how you people went to sleep. I'm still wired. I wish they were playing this game right now.

Ceetar Sep 09 2015 07:13 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

deGrom had a clunker followed by a quality start, trending in the right direction is there any real doubt he's going to sling some sort of 2-hit 8IP 12K marvel?

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2015 07:41 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

GAME: New York Mets (77-61) at Washington Nationals (71-67) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 09 - 7:05 PM EST WHERE: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia LINE: 106, -115 TOTAL: 7.5 Covers Media Group Ltd. After overcoming a six-run deficit in stunning fashion, the New York Mets look to further dim the lights on the Washington Nationals' postseason aspirations when the National League East rivals play the finale of the three-game set on Wednesday. Winners of 13 of their last 18 contests, the Mets increased their lead over the second-place Nationals to six games with 24 remaining on the schedule. Yoenis Cespedes, who has five homers during a seven-game hitting streak, atoned for a three-run miscue in the field with a three-run double in Tuesday's 8-7 triumph. David Wright has recorded seven multi-hit performances in 12 contests since returning from spinal stenosis surgery and is 6-for-19 in his career versus Wednesday starter Stephen Strasburg. New York has won nine of its 15 meetings with Washington this season, including five of eight at Nationals Park. Yunel Escobar is doing his best to keep Washington within shouting distance, going 16-for-34 with six runs scored in September and enters Wednesday's contest with a career 5-for-10 mark versus starter Jacob deGrom. TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, ESPN, SNY (New York), MASN2 (Washington) PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (12-7, 2.40 ERA) vs. Nationals RH Stephen Strasburg (8-6, 4.35) DeGrom saw his winless stretch extend to three outings despite recording a quality start in a no-decision versus Miami on Friday. The 27-year-old allowed three runs on a season-high nine hits in six innings and did not walk a batter against the Marlins. DeGrom rebounded after losing a pair of April starts versus Washington to permit two runs on three hits in a 7-2 triumph on July 21 before tossing six strong innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Aug. 1. Strasburg, who has been bothered by a balky back, has been given the go-ahead to start against the Mets after working through an intense bullpen session on Sunday. The 27-year-old has won five of his last six decisions, but yielded four runs on seven hits in four innings against Miami in his last start on Aug. 30. Strasburg has split a pair of outings versus New York, getting blitzed for six runs in 5 1/3 innings in a 6-3 setback on April 9 before tossing 5 1/3 strong frames in an 8-2 win three weeks later. WALK-OFFS: 1. Washington 1B Ryan Zimmerman, who sat out Tuesday's tilt with a mild oblique injury, is batting .435 with six homers and 18 RBIs during his 11-game hitting streak. 2. New York 2B Daniel Murphy is 0-for-9 in his last three contests. 3. Nationals OF Bryce Harper is 0-for-8 with four strikeouts in the series.

Centerfield Sep 09 2015 12:07 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

So I totally would have been down for 2 out of 3 before this series started. Not anymore. KILL KILL KILL.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 12:09 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I agree. A win tonight isn't as necessary as on Monday and Tuesday, but it's every bit as desirable. KILL-KILL-KILL!

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 12:38 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

By the way, Dilson starts tonight. I'm calling it.

Ashie62 Sep 09 2015 12:44 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

KILL KILL KILL!

Nymr83 Sep 09 2015 01:13 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

END THEIR FUCKING SEASON TONIGHT.

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2015 01:15 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Ceetar Sep 09 2015 01:39 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Wednesday, September 9 at Washington Curtis Granderson - RF Yoenis Cespedes - CF Daniel Murphy - 2B David Wright - 3B Lucas Duda - 1B Travis d'Arnaud - C Michael Conforto - LF Wilmer Flores - SS Jacob deGrom - RHP

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 01:48 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Edgy MD wrote: By the way, Dilson starts tonight. I'm calling it. How disappointing. It's passing strange to keep in looking at the evening's lineup and think that they #3 batter isn't looking all that impressively better than the #8 batter. But, you know, in a good way.

TransMonk Sep 09 2015 01:58 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

The tinkerer in me says to flip Cespedes and Wright...but you can't mess with a good thing.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 02:00 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

The tinkererer in me says to flip Wright and Cespedes. And then to flip Murphy and Duda. And then to flip Murphy and Conforto. He's an annoying little tinkererer.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2015 02:05 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Kill KILL KILL

Centerfield Sep 09 2015 02:24 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

My prediction? Pain.

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2015 02:26 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Werth RF Espinosa 2B Harper CF Rendon 3B Robinson 1B Desmond SS Ramos C den Dekker LF Strasboigah P

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 02:27 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

They should give Harper the day off.

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2015 02:28 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

He's been off the last two days!

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2015 02:37 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

KILL KILL KILL Don't let them up now. And Fuck You Ichiro. (just for good measure)

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2015 02:46 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms? Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 09 2015 02:57 PM

Instead Zimmerman gets a 2nd day off (sore oblique I believe is the culprit), Michael Taylor and his Little League HR sits down, as does Yunel Escobar who had three hits last night but also the game-ending GiDP I think it's also Matt Williams' way of getting as many LHBs into the lineup as possible -- Robinson plus the SH Espinosa because they normally just have Harper.

Vic Sage Sep 09 2015 02:54 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2015 03:17 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I can't wait to see Harper bust out of the box again tonight.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 09 2015 03:23 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

That break-up-the-lefties-with-Cespedes habit may be a bit of a bugaboo come playoff time; everyone and their sabermetrically-skeptical grandma can read his splits and signal for/get four batters out of a LOOGY at the top of the order.

themetfairy Sep 09 2015 03:35 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

[bigpurple:j9059nyx]Kill KILL KILL![/bigpurple:j9059nyx]

Mets – Willets Point Sep 09 2015 03:39 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

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Zvon Sep 09 2015 05:07 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

For some unknown reason MLB.TV will let me watch the SNY feed. Amazin'!

Zvon Sep 09 2015 05:10 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Unfortunately ESPN is getting to me around a minute faster than SNY.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 05:15 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

A Cespedes infield single is all New York gets in the first. 0-0 Mets. deGrom hairs to the mound. Ughm, heads to the mound.

A Boy Named Seo Sep 09 2015 05:22 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Keith absolutely beats everything.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 05:23 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Bryce goes yard in the first. 1-0 Harpington

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 05:23 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

d'Kong76 wrote: He's been off the last two days! You just hadta!

Zvon Sep 09 2015 05:26 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Edgy MD wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: He's been off the last two days! You just hadta! You can't take a great joke and make it a jinx. You can't!

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2015 05:30 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Edgy MD wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: He's been off the last two days! You just hadta! Oops, know better to let slepping dogs lie.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 05:31 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

On the other hand, d'Arnaud ain't afraid of no dogs.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 05:32 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

[fimg=500:29w6r6n9]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NYG7hhluH-w/UYQwgjtEokI/AAAAAAAACn4/f1jS2nGHRAw/s640-Ic42/SheaSBKB.png[/fimg:29w6r6n9] d'Arnaud!!!!!!!!!!!! 1-1 Mets

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2015 05:35 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Attaboy, Travis.

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2015 05:38 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

d'Arnaud HRs this year projected to 500 ABs = 31.4

A Boy Named Seo Sep 09 2015 05:39 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Keith calls the SNY prod manager a 'gargoyle'. He's on fire tonight.

A Boy Named Seo Sep 09 2015 05:41 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

is this the first deGrom -> denDekker via d'Arnaud all 'little d' battle?

Ceetar Sep 09 2015 05:57 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

A Boy Named Seo wrote: is this the first deGrom -> denDekker via d'Arnaud all 'little d' battle? yeah, i think so.

Ceetar Sep 09 2015 06:15 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Harper double and some bleeders get the Nats another run, though comes off the bag at third for a free out. thanks!

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2015 06:17 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Strasboig looking sharp tonite.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 06:17 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Shit. If I have stuff to do I wait til the Nats are up to do it. So I missed that whole half. It says a Bryce double started it all. Figures. LETS GO METS!!! 2-1 D.C.

Ashie62 Sep 09 2015 06:24 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Vintage Strasburg so far. Forgot how good he can be.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 06:36 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Mets can't win this unless they spot the Nats six more runs.

Ashie62 Sep 09 2015 07:02 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

It becomes a new game when we get into the bullpens.

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:08 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Strasburg is pitching an absolute gem thus far. His curve is devastating, particularly in combination with his fastball. When a pitcher can spot an arsenal like that, he is almost unhittable. Someone (for the Mets) has to catch up to a fastball early in the count. Either that or we have to hope that Williams makes some totally idiotic move, which we know he is capable of doing, and pulls Strasburg for some bizarre reason. Good inning and good outing by deGrom. It's up to the offense to step up and pull this one out.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 07:09 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Kelly hitting for Wilmer.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 07:10 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Terry sure seems to know whose number to call to pinch-hit these days.

themetfairy Sep 09 2015 07:10 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Terry suddenly looks like a genius!

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 07:10 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Kelly HOMERS for Wilmer!

Ashie62 Sep 09 2015 07:10 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

KELLYBOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:11 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Kelly freakin' Johnson goes all Cespedes on Strasburg. New ballgame.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:12 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Amazin'.

Gwreck Sep 09 2015 07:13 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Let's Go Mets!!

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:14 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Oh please go to the pen.

Fman99 Sep 09 2015 07:14 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Drew Storen time. I'm so excited, I have a Papelboner.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:15 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Is he bringing in Storen? Is he really bringing in Storen!!??

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:16 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Awesome! Thank you Matt Williams. I really love this guy.

Fman99 Sep 09 2015 07:17 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Cespedes again!

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2015 07:18 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

OXYGEN MAGNESIUM!!!!

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 07:18 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

This is just plain fantastic.

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:18 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I don't know who I love more, Matt Williams or Drew Storen.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:18 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms? Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Sep 09 2015 07:20 PM

Rockin' Doc wrote: Awesome! Thank you Matt Williams. I really love this guy. I'm gonna start the meme now. Why wait? What should it say? Strasburg's outta the game. [fimg=100]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-32fcAZpn14s/VbKrHFNbtNI/AAAAAAAAcgs/W6e1oSnrzvM/s300-Ic42/man-dancing.gif[/fimg] CEDSPEDES BOOM[/bigpurple] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

soupcan Sep 09 2015 07:18 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I keep saying it - AMAZING!!!

Gwreck Sep 09 2015 07:19 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Incredible.

themetfairy Sep 09 2015 07:20 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2015 07:21 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Washington endures another Cuban Missile Crisis.

PiggiesTomatoes Sep 09 2015 07:22 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Yowzaa! If I didn't see it, I wouldn't believe it. Maybe it's all fake. You know, like the supposed "moon landing."

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2015 07:22 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Coincidence or otherwise, the fall of Drew Storen following the trade for Papelbon and his subsequent demotion to main set-up man is just stunning.

seawolf17 Sep 09 2015 07:25 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

So much fun.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:25 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

This one's for Gary...

PiggiesTomatoes Sep 09 2015 07:26 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Every decision Williams makes just turns to shit. Never seen anything like it.

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

PiggiesTomatoes wrote: Every decision Williams makes just turns to shit. Never seen anything like it. Awesome isn't it.

Ceetar Sep 09 2015 07:28 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Imagine how bad the Nats would be if Bryce Harper wasn't hitting for two?

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2015 07:29 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Good thing Espinosa's bunt was for shit.

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:29 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Luckily, Harper can't bat but once every 9th spot in the lineup.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:30 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Wow. Harper claws back! 4-3 Mets

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:31 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

And Rendon, chastised for bunting 3-1 last night, lays down a beautiful bunt single. 2 outs in the 8th.

Fman99 Sep 09 2015 07:32 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Sliding catch by Conforto!

PiggiesTomatoes Sep 09 2015 07:33 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Great catch, kid!

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2015 07:33 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

If you're Rendon and you bunt there as the tying run with just 4 outs left in this game (if not your season) you have to be prepared to steal (IMO) right afterward. And, if not, thankyouverymuch for your strategy seeing as how you're coming off a season with 66 XBHs

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:34 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Fman99 wrote: Sliding catch by Conforto! And Wright had just told him to play deeper. This is what's weird about this stretch. Even things we do wrong somehow turn out right.

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:35 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Nice sliding grab by Conforto. I was afraid he wasn't going to get there and it would get past him which would have been a disaster.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 07:35 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Let's get another run or two here to get some breathing room for Familia.

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:36 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Duda with a leadoff double.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 07:37 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Leadoff double for Duda. Advanced to third on grounder.

Fman99 Sep 09 2015 07:38 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Insurance run against Papeldouche! Conforto with the knock!

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:38 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Let's get another run or two here to get some breathing room for Familia. Pleeeeeeeeeease. d' moves DooDoo to 3rd. 1 out. EYjr running for DooDoo. CONFORTO COMES THRU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 5-3 Mets!!!!!!!

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2015 07:38 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Two nights in a row off Storen, two nights in a row off Papeldung.

Fman99 Sep 09 2015 07:39 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Insurance runs kick ass! PLEASE give us a shot of Nats fans streaming for the exits going to the bottom of the 9th. I LOVE that.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 07:41 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

That was a good run to tack on. Fasten your seatbelts!

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:41 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Fman99 wrote: Insurance runs kick ass! PLEASE give us a shot of Nats fans streaming for the exits going to the bottom of the 9th. I LOVE that. Extra love if they go split screen showing Harper.

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:43 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Uno!

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:43 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

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Valadius Sep 09 2015 07:44 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I haven't had this much fun watching any sport since the 2007 Giants Super Bowl run. I'm just giddy.

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:45 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Dos!!

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:46 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Tres!!!

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 07:46 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Killed Killed Killed!

themetfairy Sep 09 2015 07:46 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Gwreck Sep 09 2015 07:46 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

BOOKS SWEEP 17

PiggiesTomatoes Sep 09 2015 07:46 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Listen to the chant. Bryce has got to love it.

Fman99 Sep 09 2015 07:47 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Mets Guy in Michigan Sep 09 2015 07:47 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

GLORIOUS!!!!!!

Frayed Knot Sep 09 2015 07:48 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

7 game lead. If we can maintain this and whittle the games down to say around 17 or so then I'll start to feel safe.

A Boy Named Seo Sep 09 2015 07:50 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I just wanted to be in here and say i'm happy.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 07:50 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

[fimg=300]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uyua_FmUj3Y/VcfqWJL-J4I/AAAAAAAAd6A/Mt7rDWpUeCI/s400-Ic42/SWEEP-Nelson_Ha-Ha-Z.png[/fimg]

Rockin' Doc Sep 09 2015 07:52 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Mets 5 Harper 3

Ashie62 Sep 09 2015 07:52 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms? Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 09 2015 07:52 PM

I am elated. You know you have a good team when Lagares can be a designated defensive replacement guy. CESPEDES FOR ALL OF US

Centerfield Sep 09 2015 07:52 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

HOLY FUCKING CRAP

Lefty Specialist Sep 09 2015 07:53 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

This team gives me chills.

Fman99 Sep 09 2015 07:57 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Frayed Knot wrote: 7 game lead. If we can maintain this and whittle the games down to say around 17 or so then I'll start to feel safe. Jeez.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 07:59 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Frayed Knot wrote: 7 game lead. If we can maintain this and whittle the games down to say around 17 or so then I'll start to feel safe. I see what you did there!

Zvon Sep 09 2015 08:07 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

hahaha, LoDuca sweeptweets [url]https://twitter.com/paulloduca16/status/641789941177958401?s=04

d'Kong76 Sep 09 2015 08:09 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I'm fucking speechless!

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 08:10 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Strasburg was really looking incredible for the bulk of the game, but I was keeping an eye on his pitch count. It remained fairly low for a while (I can't find an inning-by-inning breakdown) but it eventually creeped up to the 100-pitch mark. I was hoping it would get to 100 before the 8th inning so that we'd see the Washington bullpen all the earlier. That didn't quite happen, but the end result was what I was looking for/hoping for. I was just about certain that Cespedes would hit a home run. I haven't had that feeling about a Mets player, I don't think, since Darryl Strawberry during some of his hotter streaks.

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 08:15 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Zvon wrote: hahaha, LoDuca sweeptweets [url]https://twitter.com/paulloduca16/status/641789941177958401?s=04 The world is "to," Paulie. And I seem to remember you signing with Washington, bragging about how you were excited for the opportunity to have 18 games to make the Mets pay for their poor judgement in not re-signing you. Maybe that was someone else, you bandwagon-jumper.

Mets – Willets Point Sep 09 2015 08:15 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Just like 1814, Washington got burned.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2015 08:26 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Just incredible. Strasburg looked on his way to a 15-k complete game, I left for a run and they'd taken the lead before I'd gotten 10 blocks. We couldn't have demoralized that team any more than if Terry went up into the stands and banged Matt Williams wife while the game was going on.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 09 2015 08:29 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

He totally should have done that.

RealityChuck Sep 09 2015 08:42 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Back in August, it struck me that the Nationals sounded a lot like the 1969 Cubs. "We're not panicking." "Just wait until that final series."

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 08:47 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

There are actually three Mrs. Matt Williamses out there. Interesting fact: Matt Williams' grandfather played six games for the 1924 Washington Senators, the only World Series winner in DC history.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 09 2015 09:04 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: He totally should have done that. I know, right?

Edgy MD Sep 09 2015 09:17 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Yankees lose so we get the TH. Blue Jays don't cooperate, however. Dodgers losing to the Angels in Anaheim. A loss puts the Mets within two games of 'em. Victory by Texas over Houston pulls them within 3 1/2 of the Yankees. Minnesota tied with KC in extras, trying to pul within 5 1/2.

TransMonk Sep 09 2015 10:21 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Another great game! Sorry I missed the thread.

Zvon Sep 09 2015 10:49 PM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

In retrospect I should have waited. I was stuck on how to get the 7 games up in there and then I saw RealityChuck's 7up post :)

Frayed Knot Sep 10 2015 06:08 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Strasburg was really looking incredible for the bulk of the game, but I was keeping an eye on his pitch count. It remained fairly low for a while (I can't find an inning-by-inning breakdown) but it eventually creeped up to the 100-pitch mark. I was hoping it would get to 100 before the 8th inning so that we'd see the Washington bullpen all the earlier. That didn't quite happen, but the end result was what I was looking for/hoping for. Strasburg pitches: 10, 11, 12, 17, 13, 14, 14, then 12 in his partial 8th inning. Normally pitches would like to stay at or below 15/per which, if he threw the 'max', would put him at 90 after 6 or 105 thru 7 But Strasburg last night was not only on his way to a 15-K night but was doing so at a work load that put him about an inning below that standard, only 77 after 6 / 91 after 7, making him a prime candidate for CG territory without even hitting 120. But needing 12 pitches to get just one out in the 8th I guess spooked Williams enough to go to the pen (not that this means the pitch count was the only factor).

Frayed Knot Sep 10 2015 06:32 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

"Why not try?" - was Terry's answer as to why he put Kelly Johnson up to hit for Wilmer. He hadn't liked how Flores had looked good in his previous ABs (pop to SS, fly to CF) vs Strasburg so he essentially 'played a hunch'. Johnson said that hitting the curve was pretty much out of the question so, after Strasburg started him off 2-0, he was sitting fastball and was reasonably sure he was going to get one.

metirish Sep 10 2015 06:37 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Great win, great series, fun times....Cespedes is a monster

Edgy MD Sep 10 2015 06:40 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I don't know. Cespedes is playing great. Our top player. But there's a lot going on beyond beast mode. I mean Kelly Johnson. I just don't want to get caught up too much in the monster narrative, lest any notion permeate the culture that the team will crash as soon as Cespedes levels off.

MFS62 Sep 10 2015 06:54 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

This series was the biggest disaster to happen in Washington since Spiro Agnew. Later

Ashie62 Sep 10 2015 07:19 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

This has been a new team since the new pieces were added. Cespedes Conforto Johnson Uribe Clippard. Terry has a nice buffett to choose from.

TransMonk Sep 10 2015 07:27 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Wright and d'Arnaud, too.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2015 07:38 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

d'Arnaud is a friggin star. Look at his numbers!

Centerfield Sep 10 2015 07:39 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Not to be lost in all this was a clutch double by Duda last night setting up that insurance run. Imagine if Duda gets hot as well? OMFG.

Ceetar Sep 10 2015 07:42 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Centerfield wrote: Not to be lost in all this was a clutch double by Duda last night setting up that insurance run. Imagine if Duda gets hot as well? OMFG. Duda was carrying the team into the Cespedes acquisition. A big part of September just became getting and keeping Duda, Wright, Cuddyer and Murphy healthy (and everyone else too obviously)

Frayed Knot Sep 10 2015 07:50 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: d'Arnaud is a friggin star. Look at his numbers! From earlier in the thread: d'Arnaud HRs this year projected to 500 ABs = 31.4

Centerfield Sep 10 2015 07:55 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

It's going to be fun to watch d'Arnaud and Conforto hit back to back for many years. I just hope that this doesn't prevent the Mets from getting a middle of the order guy for next year, whether it's Cespedes or someone meant to offset him.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 10 2015 07:58 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Yeah, if Cespedes vanishes they'll need to import a bopper. Conforto playing regularly will, I think, offset some of the loss of Cespedes, but I still think they'll need to bring someone in. And trading Matt Harvey may be the way to do it.

Ceetar Sep 10 2015 08:01 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Yeah, if Cespedes vanishes they'll need to import a bopper. Conforto playing regularly will, I think, offset some of the loss of Cespedes, but I still think they'll need to bring someone in. And trading Matt Harvey may be the way to do it. I'd rather keep Harvey and need less runs than risk trying to find a power guy. power guys are hard to find that aren't one dimensional and often marginalized by Citi Field. Certainly, if Conforto is able to hit lefties, he could be an excellent help. When we focus on next year, it's still MI that is the priority i would think.

Lefty Specialist Sep 10 2015 08:05 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Yeah, if Cespedes vanishes they'll need to import a bopper. Conforto playing regularly will, I think, offset some of the loss of Cespedes, but I still think they'll need to bring someone in. And trading Matt Harvey may be the way to do it. Yes. Someone with reasonable power would be nice. But then they'll need another pitcher. Wheeler won't be back until the second half, barring any setbacks. So you'll have deGrom, Syndegaard, Matz, Niese (if he gets his act together) and a mystery fifth starter. Do you take the risk of bringing back Colon in his age-43 year? You get the feeling he wouldn't mind.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2015 08:11 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Amazing how so many threads, even IGTs, turn into offseason planning threads. Hey! Fantasy boyz! THIS IS THE FANTASY! Be here NOW!

Ceetar Sep 10 2015 08:18 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Edgy MD wrote: Amazing how so many threads, even IGTs, turn into offseason planning threads. Hey! Fantasy boyz! THIS IS THE FANTASY! Be here NOW! Still waiting for the coffee to kick in. But you're right, so to follow up on something I said earlier. Do we start Conforto more against lefties to see how he does the rest of the month? I'm of the belief that Cuddyer is still a valuable and good hitter, and if he's still healthy you play him, but it'd be nice to see if you have to pull Conforto against lefties in the 6th or whatever.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 10 2015 08:20 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I would like to see Conforto get starts against lefties, at least occasionally.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2015 08:30 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

I imagine Conforto will hit lefties, but it's not like the way they're doing it now isn't working.

Centerfield Sep 10 2015 09:17 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Zvon wrote: Is he bringing in Storen? Is he really bringing in Storen!!?? I feel like this sentiment was echoed by everyone on the planet last night, whether they rooted for the Nationals or Mets. I wonder if even Storen was saying, "Really? Me? He called for me? Can you just double check if that's what he really meant?"

seawolf17 Sep 10 2015 09:34 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Edgy MD wrote: Amazing how so many threads, even IGTs, turn into offseason planning threads. Hey! Fantasy boyz! THIS IS THE FANTASY! Be here NOW! I think we're just really used to September IGTs turning into offseason planning threads. Hard habit to break.

Mets – Willets Point Sep 10 2015 09:49 AM Re: IGT Wed 9/9 deGrom and deBrooms?

Centerfield wrote: Zvon wrote: Is he bringing in Storen? Is he really bringing in Storen!!?? I feel like this sentiment was echoed by everyone on the planet last night, whether they rooted for the Nationals or Mets. I wonder if even Storen was saying, "Really? Me? He called for me? Can you just double check if that's what he really meant?" If the Mets win the World Series, they should consider voting for a share of winnings to Storen.