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IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31

Zvon Jul 30 2016 11:36 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 30 2016 10:46 PM

At least that's the plan. Mets right-hander Bartolo Colon will oppose Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa in a battle of rotation elder statesmen. Colon, who earned the win in the second game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals on Tuesday, will be starting on three days rest for the first time since 2005. The 43-year-old is not only the only pitcher older than 28 in the New York rotation but also the oldest player in baseball. Prior to Saturday's game, the Mets will retire the number 31 worn by recent Hall of Fame inductee Mike Piazza, who played for the team from 1998-2005.

Ashie62 Jul 30 2016 03:39 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Bring a raincoat.

cooby Jul 30 2016 06:10 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Nice big cloud coming your way.

Zvon Jul 30 2016 06:26 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Is this the first number retired away from Shea? 1st Citi Field retirement?

Ashie62 Jul 30 2016 06:33 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

That didn't take Reyes long. Back to the third baseman "du jour"

Ashie62 Jul 30 2016 06:37 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Curtis Granderson – RF Neil Walker – 2B Yoenis Cespedes – LF Wilmer Flores – 3B Asdrubal Cabrera – SS Travis d'Arnaud – C Justin Ruggiano - CF Kelly Johnson – 1B Bartolo Colon – RHP

cooby Jul 30 2016 06:46 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

lol Ashie, which is it?

SteveJRogers Jul 30 2016 06:47 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Zvon wrote: Is this the first number retired away from Shea? 1st Citi Field retirement? Unless you count Ralphie's mic tribute, yes.

Zvon Jul 30 2016 06:58 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

SteveJRogers wrote: Zvon wrote: Is this the first number retired away from Shea? 1st Citi Field retirement? Unless you count Ralphie's mic tribute, yes. If his number was on the mic I'd have to consider it. Hey, why didn't they do that?

Edgy MD Jul 30 2016 07:02 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

One for one with RISP.

Edgy MD Jul 30 2016 07:23 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Welcome to the novel, Ruggiano.

Edgy MD Jul 30 2016 07:27 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Hey, another hit with RiSP! Just noticing the Piazza Patch.

Edgy MD Jul 30 2016 07:33 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Bachelor in the booth! Married Bachelor, but still.

Edgy MD Jul 30 2016 07:34 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Johnson not picking it like Loney.

Gwreck Jul 30 2016 07:58 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Edgy MD wrote: Johnson not picking it like Loney. Few do. Loney = Mets' best defensive first baseman since...Olerud?

Mets Guy in Michigan Jul 30 2016 08:21 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

We keep finding new ways to suck.

Mets Guy in Michigan Jul 30 2016 08:29 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

GET THE TARP OUT BEFORE THIS GAME IS OFFICIAL!!!

Zvon Jul 30 2016 08:40 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Gwreck wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Johnson not picking it like Loney. Few do. Loney = Mets' best defensive first baseman since...Olerud? I liked Ike.

Zvon Jul 30 2016 08:42 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

I didn't think Ruggiano could fall into my bad graces so quickly after such a phenomenal effort on that drive in the gap. Well, not bad graces. He just canceled the good buzz I had.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 30 2016 08:46 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

we could probably get a lot for Addison Reed

Zvon Jul 30 2016 08:52 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

I dig the 31 patch. Having a big one on the cap is typical overkill, but in this case I like that too. I might be able to afford the cap.

Frayed Knot Jul 30 2016 08:59 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

And just when you thought it was safe to go back to believing they might hit a little ... the pitcher with the near-6 ERA working on a high pitch count suddenly settles in and retires 7 straight NYM batters, most of them on weak pop-outs.

Frayed Knot Jul 30 2016 09:32 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

13 in a row down with nothing even resembling something that coulda, maybe, might be a hit during that stretch.

Mets Guy in Michigan Jul 30 2016 09:37 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Bastardo! Meanwhile, the Rox check swing into hits.

Zvon Jul 30 2016 09:41 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Does lil 'd really think it's wise to replant himself from behind the plate to the outside for the outside pitch? Who teaches this shit?

Zvon Jul 30 2016 09:47 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Nice block by d'Arnaud. None of that backhand shit.

Zvon Jul 30 2016 09:49 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

And nice inning by bubblebutt.

Mets Guy in Michigan Jul 30 2016 09:50 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Isn't Gonzalez Germaine a former Met?

Zvon Jul 30 2016 09:52 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Ha. Flores goes kaBOOM into a fans glove, a fan who may have been hanging over too far.

Zvon Jul 30 2016 09:54 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Oh man. They call the HR fan interference. Flores out. Oh maaan.

Fman99 Jul 30 2016 09:55 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Fuck you, replay guys.

Fman99 Jul 30 2016 09:56 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

And, also, fuck you, Mets "fan," for getting in the way. Hopefully you mistake that glove for a steak later and choke on it.

Mets Guy in Michigan Jul 30 2016 09:56 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

The booth is incredulous.

Zvon Jul 30 2016 10:00 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

That really sucked. A 9th inning bomb would have been something to take away from this pathetic game. Mets lost. Flores gets ripped off. I'm pissed.

Fman99 Jul 30 2016 10:05 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

So, what you're saying is, "The Mets lost, I was sad."

Zvon Jul 30 2016 10:10 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31 & Stave Off Rocky Sweep

Fman99 wrote: So, what you're saying is, "The Mets lost, I was sad." Meh, tryin to change it up a little. And this might have been the season spiraling down the drain, so I'm a tad beyond sad. The Mets lost. I was really upset.

Zvon Jul 30 2016 10:46 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31

I also have to apologize for the IGT title (re:sweep). I thought this was the last game in the series. Now if that wasn't a jinx I don't know what is. I don't know if removing that will do anything, but I'll try anything when it come's to the Mets.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 30 2016 11:55 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31

Well, between an uberwarmly-received Fonzie appearance and "Home Sweet Home" as entrance music and Mike getting weepy again... the ceremony was nice.

themetfairy Jul 31 2016 12:12 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31

Who is the guy driving the cart and why does he look so pissed off?

Zvon Jul 31 2016 01:15 PM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31

themetfairy wrote: Who is the guy driving the cart and why does he look so pissed off? He looks like a freakin' mannequin.

themetfairy Aug 06 2016 09:28 AM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31

Retired -

Benjamin Grimm Aug 22 2016 09:11 AM Re: IGT 07/30- Mets Retire 31