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IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Ashie62 Aug 24 2016 11:20 AM

Ashie tthe pessimist goes for four in a row. Two top shelf pitchers. Gitter dun Metsies!

d'Kong76 Aug 24 2016 12:01 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

I have playoff-like ants in my pants this early afternoon... SportsDirect, Inc wrote: PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Jacob deGrom (7-6, 2.73 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Carlos Martínez (11-7, 3.24) It was a forgettable performance for deGrom last time out at San Francisco, when he was shelled for eight runs and 13 hits over five innings to lose for the first time in nearly a month. DeGrom was brilliant in his previous four turns, allowing a combined two runs and 19 hits over 27 2/3 innings. He has split a pair of starts against the Cardinals, striking out 13 and giving up six runs in 12 1/3 innings. Martinez ended a three-start winless drought with a dominating performance at Houston on Wednesday, permitting just one run on three hits while striking out seven over seven innings. Martinez has allowed 14 runs over his previous three outings, which came on the heels of a three-start winning streak. That included five innings of two-run ball versus the Mets, boosting Martinez's record against them to 2-1 with a 1.31 ERA.

Edgy MD Aug 24 2016 12:08 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

That last start was bizarre. They were inside-outing him and finding holes all over the place. I'm not using it as the foundation for fears.

Mets Guy in Michigan Aug 24 2016 12:20 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Edgy MD wrote: That last start was bizarre. They were inside-outing him and finding holes all over the place. I'm not using it as the foundation for fears. I know what you mean. That Madison Bumgarner hit started inside the park and pretty quickly got outside. :) I'm predicting a strong bounce back performance tonight.

d'Kong76 Aug 24 2016 12:38 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Edgy MD wrote: I'm not using it as the foundation for fears. Not looking to strike fear into anyone, we have plenty of Gloomy Gwens here as it is. Give me Jacob any night over most NL pitchers.

Edgy MD Aug 24 2016 12:41 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

No, I'm just testifying in the street outside the SportsDirect, Inc. home offices. Just down the street from Crane Pool, Ltd., interestingly enough.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 24 2016 12:49 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Oh! You're in Sweden?

Edgy MD Aug 24 2016 01:36 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Got to review the books for the big finance presentation next week. Astrid says hi!

Edgy MD Aug 24 2016 02:08 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Worth noting that the Mets used all hands save Robles in the bullpen yesterday. A seven-inning-or-more turn by deGrom tonight would be a nice bailout. A 14-run lead would be even nicer.

d'Kong76 Aug 24 2016 03:52 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Reyes 3B Granderson CF Cespedes LF Bruce RF Loney 1B Cabrera SS Johnson 2B d’Arnaud C deGrom P

d'Kong76 Aug 24 2016 03:54 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Carpenter 1B Gyorko 2B Moss LF Piscotty RF Molina C Peralta 3B Grichuk CF G. Garcia SS Martinez P

metirish Aug 24 2016 04:40 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Ugh, not seeing the games but getting highlights via youtube and twitter thankfully

Ashie62 Aug 24 2016 07:18 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

I like our lineup love Gloomy Gwen Actually, I really realy do

d'Kong76 Aug 24 2016 07:35 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Jay Bruce hurts himself on a bloop double and has left the game. The 2016 injury saga continues....

Frayed Knot Aug 24 2016 07:36 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Well at least it took until the 2nd inning tonight before a player limped off the field. So we're thinking, what, major surgery and an eight month recovery span?

Frayed Knot Aug 24 2016 07:50 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

And just as I was starting to say; "Shit, the Bruce for Grandy swap just cost us a run", d'Arnaud gets the tag down in time. Now all we have to worry about is the fact that deGrom has given up 4 hits including 3 XBHs to the first 8 batters he's faced.

Ashie62 Aug 24 2016 08:08 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

We can prosper without Jay Bruce. Cincy sold high.

Frayed Knot Aug 24 2016 08:15 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Over his last two starts, deGrom has retired 20 of the 38 batters he's faced. That's not good.

Fman99 Aug 24 2016 08:16 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Yeah he's looking Niesetastic out there.

Fman99 Aug 24 2016 08:22 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Ugh. Trending in the wrong direction. #makedegromgreatagain

Edgy MD Aug 24 2016 09:01 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Yeah, time to bop our way home.

Edgy MD Aug 24 2016 09:04 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

And ... grounding into a double play on the first pitch isn't going to get it done.

Frayed Knot Aug 24 2016 09:10 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Frayed Knot wrote: Over his last two starts, deGrom has retired 20 of the 38 batters he's faced. 25 of 52

d'Kong76 Aug 24 2016 09:14 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Who was the 2000 NLCS MVP? Seems like a life time ago! haha Gary reminds us in a game the Mets hit five doubles in a row. None of the guys doubling was the said MVP.

Ashie62 Aug 24 2016 09:21 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Have any beat writers or bloggers suggested deGrom has a sore arm...yet?

Edgy MD Aug 24 2016 09:22 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Another first-pitch 6-4-3. Take shit, guys. You're in a four-run hole and the pitcher just walked a dude.

d'Kong76 Aug 24 2016 09:31 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

I'm d'done with d'Arnaud. d'done.

Frayed Knot Aug 24 2016 09:52 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

And all this just as the Nationals are starting to stumble too. They were getting bopped vs the O's tonight until they scored 5 in the 9th to make it close before Zimmerman GiDP'd with two on to end the game. 10-8 Baltimore was the final. The final run was off closer Zack Britton and just today I was looking up his stats for the season because they're so stunning. Here are four games from Britton this year: April 11 @ Red Sox - starts the 9th inning with the O’s up by 3 runs Gives up leadoff HR to Mookie Betts, closes out the inning with no more runs Line = 1 inning, 1 ER on 2 hits (Save) April 21 @ Tampa - starts the 9th inning up by 3 Leadoff single then a RBI 2-out single Line = 1 inning, 1 ER on 2 hits (Save) April 30 vs ChiSox - starts the 9th inning in a tie game K, K, bunt single. At this point he was inexplicably removed from the game (maybe there was a legit reason, I can’t tell). The replacement allows 2 walks plus an RBI single (charged to Britton) before getting the final out Line = 2/3 inning, 1 hit (bunt), 1 ER, (Loss) June 21 vs Padres - starts the 9th inning, down by one run K, E-5, Single, RBI Single, Squeeze Bunt (RBI) - removed from game Replacement gives up a walk & single to allow one more run to score. Line = 1/3 inning, 3 runs, 0 ER on 2 hits The reason I included just those games is that THESE ARE THE ONLY RUNS HE’S ALLOWED ALL SEASON!!!! (now add in one more tonight) - a solo HR with a 3-run lead - a 2-out RBI single with a 3-run lead - a bunt single which came around to score after he was out of the game - and 3 Unearned runs in a non-save situation So the last earned runs he allowed this season were back in April, and only two of those three came while he was still on the mound. Season Line: 54 games, 40 games finished, 0.53 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 25 Hits, 61 K, 16 BB, 1 HR, 3 ER And did I mention that he’s left-handed, 28 y/o, and under team control for the next two season after this one?

d'Kong76 Aug 24 2016 09:59 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

What was the answer to the trivia question?

themetfairy Aug 24 2016 10:10 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

d'Kong76 wrote: What was the answer to the trivia question? Dolphin Face

Ashie62 Aug 24 2016 10:33 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

d'Kong76 wrote: I'm d'done with d'Arnaud. d'done. Since the Mets may have tried to move Travis for Lucroy and then floated him through waivers for offers.. Would you consider moving Travis to LF if we drop further? Yes would would need a catcher next year but Travis might be good as an OF starter or potential backup/replacement for either Bruce Cespedes or Granderson in the future. He might mix in nicely with Conforto or Nimmo if need be. Just a thought.

Zvon Aug 24 2016 10:43 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

deGrom with some uninspired pitching, the team playing uninspired baseball behind him. Not a good time to be uninspired. Gotta be concerned about deGrom. Dog day swoon and he heats up as the weather cools down? I hope so. We need de to be BIG, or average even. Keep us in ballgames. He was the 1st starting pitcher in Mets history to give up double figure hits in consecutive games?!?! That's hard to believe. No Record Breaker card for that unless deGrom calls and requests one.

Edgy MD Aug 24 2016 11:56 PM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

The Mets' left fielder is their best offensive player on the team.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 25 2016 07:51 AM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Cast your vote!

Lefty Specialist Aug 25 2016 10:37 AM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Cast your vote! lol

d'Kong76 Aug 25 2016 11:11 AM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

themetfairy wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: What was the answer to the trivia question? Dolphin Face Ugggo, how quickly one forgets! Thanks.

d'Kong76 Aug 25 2016 11:13 AM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Ashie62 wrote: Would you consider moving Travis to LF if we drop further? Travis would be like 8th on my organizational LF depth chart haha...

Rockin' Doc Aug 25 2016 11:38 AM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

I can think of no reason to expect that D'Arnaud would hit any better as an outfielder than he has as a catcher. I would hope the Mets would have far better options for a corner outfield spot than trying to convert D'Arnaud from catcher.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 25 2016 11:40 AM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

The reasons for putting Travis in the outfield were to keep his bat in the lineup while also making room for Plawecki to play regularly. Neither of those reasons seem all that valid right now.

Lefty Specialist Aug 25 2016 11:45 AM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez

Plaw hitting .306 in Vegas, but I think the die is cast on him. AAAA prime.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 15 2016 07:58 AM Re: IGT 8/24 Mets v Birds deGrom v. C Martinez