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IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

G-Fafif Jun 21 2016 10:44 PM

All that bullpen one night, all that Syndergaard the next afternoon. [youtube]g9NY8R-LmIw[/youtube] Matthew E. Harvey was the Dark Knight Risin’ He didn’t care if the whole word looked Bart Colon eschewed exercisin’ He was a mister who really cooked Jake deGrom was a real head-turner Ain’t ya glad he showed up? (Oh yeah!) And when the ballclub was fallin’ apart Steven Matz got it all sewed up (And then there’s Thor) And then there’s Thor (And then there’s Thor) And then there’s Thor (And then there’s Thor) And then there’s Thor (And then there’s...) Mythologizin’, v’lcoitizin’, fastballs that are high ‘n’ tight ‘n’ Right on Thor! With Conrad Bain as Danny Duffy.

Fman99 Jun 22 2016 06:43 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Oh, and here I am, with a contractor scheduled for today to work on my kitchen. Guess I'll work from home all day (though I expect him to be done by 12-1 PM, not that I'm shouting that from the rooftops).

d'Kong76 Jun 22 2016 07:20 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Kansas City at NY Mets When: 1:10 PM ET, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York SportsDirect Inc. The New York Mets are banking that the extra day of rest was beneficial for hard-throwing right-hander Noah Syndergaard as they vie for an abbreviated two-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals on Wednesday afternoon. Forced into action after Bartolo Colon exited following one batter with a right thumb contusion, the Mets' bullpen worked 8 2/3 strong innings in a 2-1 triumph on Tuesday. Yoenis Cespedes belted his second homer in three outings in the series opener and Asdrubal Cabrera also went deep, but the former is 0-for-5 with two strikeouts versus Wednesday starter Danny Duffy while the latter is 4-for-10. While New York was able to snap a three-game skid with just its third win in nine outings, Kansas City's road woes continued as it has dropped 10 of its last 12 away from Kauffman Stadium and fell to 13-24 on the road this season. Brett Eibner had an RBI single to drive in his fifth run in as many games since returning from the disabled list. Alcides Escobar has five hits in his last three contests and will face a familiar face in Syndergaard, who famously brushed him back on his first pitch of Game 3 of the 2015 World Series. TV: 1:10 p.m. ET, MLB Network, FSN Kansas City, SNY (New York) PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals LH Danny Duffy (2-1, 3.17 ERA) vs. Mets RH Noah Syndergaard (7-2, 1.91) Duffy has posted a 2-1 mark and a 3.25 ERA in seven starts since moving from the bullpen. The 27-year-old was done in by the home-run ball on Thursday as he surrendered three solo shots in five innings of a no-decision versus Detroit. Duffy pitched well in a relief appearance versus the Mets on April 5, allowing one hit in 1 2/3 scoreless innings. Syndergaard recorded New York's lone win versus Kansas City in the Fall Classic with a six-inning effort in Game 3. The 23-year-old fireballer also gained a small measure of revenge against the Royals after collecting nine strikeouts over six dominating innings in a 2-0 triumph during the second game of the season. Syndergaard has 11 quality starts this season and permitted just 18 earned runs in 85 innings. WALK-OFFS: 1. New York LH Jerry Blevins, who struck out one in one inning in the series opener, has recorded 20 consecutive scoreless appearances this season. 2. Kansas City RH Paulo Orlando is 13-for-24 with three RBIs and three runs scored during his six-game hitting streak. 3. Mets RHP Zack Wheeler (Tommy John surgery) is scheduled to visit team doctors Wednesday after developing soreness in his right elbow.

d'Kong76 Jun 22 2016 07:25 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

And then there’s Thor (The Tuckahoen Terror)

Ceetar Jun 22 2016 08:00 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Fman99 wrote: Oh, and here I am, with a contractor scheduled for today to work on my kitchen. Guess I'll work from home all day (though I expect him to be done by 12-1 PM, not that I'm shouting that from the rooftops). What are you getting done?

G-Fafif Jun 22 2016 09:55 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Curtis Granderson – RF Asdrubal Cabrera – SS Yoenis Cespedes – CF Neil Walker – 2B Wilmer Flores – 3B James Loney – 1B Matt Reynolds – LF Rene Rivera – C Noah Syndergaard – RHP Check out that left fielder.

G-Fafif Jun 22 2016 10:37 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Verrett up, Kelly down, a Colon pronounced OK for Sunday start.

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 11:05 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Ty Kelly is checking the lineup on his mobile phone on the airplane, knowing in his heart of hearts that Reynolds' start belonged to him.

Ashie62 Jun 22 2016 12:00 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Reynolds huh? We shall see. Onward and upward! LGM

Zvon Jun 22 2016 12:09 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Reynolds in left? Well, I guess I asked for it (but I was thinking infield). Good luck out there Matt. Lets go Mets! Miami up 3-0, Big Bad Bour smacked a 2 run job.

Zvon Jun 22 2016 12:10 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

G-Fafif wrote: Verrett up, Kelly down, a Colon pronounced OK for Sunday start. No way. If he don't skip at least a start I will be amazed. If he makes that start I think we should clone Colon.

Frayed Knot Jun 22 2016 12:36 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

A walk, a double, and a couple of other hard-hit balls, but once again the well-timed GiDP saves us from scoring any of those run things that I hear about from other teams. Mets now 0 for their last 25 w/RiSP

G-Fafif Jun 22 2016 01:07 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Reynolds made a decent catch in LF. Perhaps he's more Mackey Sasser (who made two sensational plays in his first start in RF) than Todd Hundley (no elaboration necessary).

Fman99 Jun 22 2016 01:22 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Working from home and listening to the game in the background. Life is good.

Centerfield Jun 22 2016 01:24 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Bottom Four. First two on. Let's play WHO WANTS TO GIDP?

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 01:25 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Looks windy out there today. Let's go, right-handed Neil!

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 01:26 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

SOOOO popped up.

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 01:29 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Flores: SOOOO struck out.

Fman99 Jun 22 2016 01:31 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Clutch hit for Loney!

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 01:32 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Opposite-field punching.

Centerfield Jun 22 2016 01:32 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Wow, 2 out RBI hit? Is that even allowed?

Frayed Knot Jun 22 2016 01:36 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

An actual RiSPy hit!!! (first one in 28 ABs) ... and we'll ignore the fact that it wouldn't have scored a run had the throw been better. Or that, other than the opposite field flare, none of the other batters hit a fair ball in an inning that started Walk - Single.

Fman99 Jun 22 2016 01:40 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Dang

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 01:41 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Well, that lead was nice. The whole pitch-and-play-defense-near-perfectly-and-hope-to-scratch-out-a-run-or-two strategy has its limitations.

Lefty Specialist Jun 22 2016 01:46 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Absolutely no margin for error with this team.

Frayed Knot Jun 22 2016 01:48 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Duffy is doing the pen to starter transition thing and has yet to throw as many as 90 pitches this year. He's already at 75 thru 4 so we'll be into their bullpen fairly soon. Whether that's a good thing or not I'm not sure.

Mets Guy in Michigan Jun 22 2016 01:49 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Get the lead, give it right back. Grumble!

Frayed Knot Jun 22 2016 01:56 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Forget Hillary & Trump ... I'm voting Asdrubal for Prez!!!

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 01:56 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Well, that deficit was less than nice. Thank you, Asdrubal!

Lefty Specialist Jun 22 2016 01:57 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Danny Duffy wrote: Get the lead, give it right back. Grumble!

Mets Guy in Michigan Jun 22 2016 01:59 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Lefty Specialist wrote: Get the lead, give it right back. Grumble! Un-grumble! Cabrera says: "Why are you even looking at adding another shortstop!"

Lefty Specialist Jun 22 2016 02:03 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Hey, maybe Cabrera's feeling the heat. Whatever works.

themetfairy Jun 22 2016 02:05 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Neil Walker is Comcastic....

Lefty Specialist Jun 22 2016 02:06 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

themetfairy wrote: Neil Walker is Comcastic.... Poor service and overly expensive?

themetfairy Jun 22 2016 02:15 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Lefty Specialist wrote: themetfairy wrote: Neil Walker is Comcastic.... Poor service and overly expensive? I was just thinking that they both suck. But your description is more erudite.

Lefty Specialist Jun 22 2016 02:17 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Noah Syndergaard wrote: Get the lead, give it right back. Grumble!

Lefty Specialist Jun 22 2016 02:22 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Yo out? Que pasa?

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 02:25 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

G-Fafif wrote: Curtis Granderson – RF Asdrubal Cabrera – SS Yoenis Cespedes – CF Neil Walker – 2B Wilmer Flores – 3B James Loney – 1B Matt Reynolds – LF Rene Rivera – C Noah Syndergaard – RHP Check out that left fielder. Reynolds says, "Check this out, Faffy!"

Centerfield Jun 22 2016 02:27 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

We don't need no stinkin' Reyes.

themetfairy Jun 22 2016 02:29 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Lefty Specialist wrote: Yo out? Que pasa? He apparently hurt himself on a swing, but he was smiling as he walked to the Clubhouse. We're awaiting a medical report on him. OE - He left the game with "left wrist discomfort."

Frayed Knot Jun 22 2016 02:35 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Of all the things to complain about this season, Neil Walker is WAY down the list. And not exactly "Comtastic" on that play to throw out Dyson (who actually suxx) Meanwhile, if this game goes into extras (or even if it doesn't) we could be in trouble. Not only is the pen over-worked from yesterday but we're already down to just d'Arnaud on the bench. De Aza already in for Cespedes, Conforto for Reynolds, and Kelly farmed out for Verrett

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 02:48 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

All that talk about cruel scheduling is fine, Keith and Gary, but you're neglecting to mention that the double header has been all but eliminated over the last decades, when it was more or less the Sunday standard at the start of Keith's career.

Lefty Specialist Jun 22 2016 02:48 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

themetfairy wrote: OE - He left the game with "left wrist discomfort." Boy, there's a joke in there somewhere.

Lefty Specialist Jun 22 2016 02:49 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

How much money do they have to eat to rid themselves of De Aza?

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 02:57 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

All of it, I guess. But Cabrera.

Frayed Knot Jun 22 2016 03:00 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Lefty Specialist wrote: How much money do they have to eat to rid themselves of De Aza? Can't get rid of him right now otherwise d'Arnaud would need to play CF.

cooby Jun 22 2016 03:06 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

wait, this is a day game?

soupcan Jun 22 2016 03:09 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

C'mon Cooby keep up. I figured that out all the way back when they were in the 5th.

cooby Jun 22 2016 03:13 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Glad I'm not the only one/ I wondered why this thread kept getting posts, so I looked at it.

Ceetar Jun 22 2016 03:19 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Solid win there. Now 4 wins out of the last 9 games against the Royals.

themetfairy Jun 22 2016 03:20 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Mets Guy in Michigan Jun 22 2016 03:20 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Books! I confess I was worried about this one!

cooby Jun 22 2016 03:20 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

yay!

soupcan Jun 22 2016 03:24 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Gotta say - Familia is no Benitez.

Edgy MD Jun 22 2016 03:31 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Cool to see Cabrera make the last two plays. He's playing with a lot of cahnfidence.

Zvon Jun 22 2016 04:12 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Great game. With the Fishy RBI single off the bag, I thought we were done for. Reynolds 1st MLB kaBOOM? Niiiiice. I haven't seen it yet but I heard he also threw a nice peg to 2nd as well, but didn't get the guy. Again a very sound bullpen, and again happy I didn't have to see Bubblebutt. Cabrera has been amazin'. That's soooo crucial.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 22 2016 06:34 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

themetfairy Jun 22 2016 08:09 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

I love that beautiful old man!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 22 2016 09:06 PM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Edgy MD wrote: Cool to see Cabrera make the last two plays. He's playing with a lot of cahnfidence. So, we've got one of those, then! YAY!

Benjamin Grimm Jun 23 2016 08:33 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Cast your vote!

Benjamin Grimm Jun 23 2016 08:34 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor

Obscure fun fact: Royals pitcher Brian Flynn yesterday became only the second player named "Flynn" to ever appear in a Mets game! Fifty-five years and, until yesterday, only one guy named Flynn!

Benjamin Grimm Jul 15 2016 07:41 AM Re: IGT 6/22/16: KCR@NYM -- And Then There's Thor