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IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Edgy MD Apr 09 2017 04:15 PM

No lineups yet for what promises to be ... well, it promises to be whatever ESPN Sunday night games are, which is ... something ... like baseball. No lineups are post yet, but gametime temps are expected to be around 70 degrees. Make that 58 by the time the national anthem is done, and 35 fby the fifth inning. Cowls will be mandatory. Edinson Volquez goes for Miami, who apparently acquired Edinson Volquez this offseason. He threw five shutout innings on opening day against Washington. Mets matched up against him twice in the 2015 World Series, getting to him for three runs (including a Granderson homer) in five innings in Game One, and two runs (including a Granderson homer) in six innings in Game Five. They lost both games, but I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Curtis Granderson will be in tonight's lineup.

Chad Ochoseis Apr 09 2017 04:42 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

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G-Fafif Apr 09 2017 08:43 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

José Reyes – 3B Asdrúbal Cabrera – SS Yoenis Céspedes – LF Jay Bruce – RF Neil Walker – 2B Lucas Duda – 1B Michael Conforto – CF René Rivera – C Noah Syndergaard - RHP Grandy rests, Michael rows his boat ashore in center, Bruce cleanable up.

Edgy MD Apr 09 2017 09:04 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Davey Johnson would be scandalized by Terry not banking on Grandy's past success against Volquez.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 09 2017 09:14 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Edgy MD wrote: Davey Johnson would be scandalized by Terry not banking on Grandy's past success against Volquez. To be fair, Grandy's oh-fer against him in, like, 14 PA in the reg'lar season. So it's mitigated success. Also... With school on spring break and freebie tickets in hand, Team LWFS-- a quorum of us, anyway-- will be there for Thorsnight.

Edgy MD Apr 09 2017 09:53 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Go get 'em, and cheer Conforto on the hardest.

Zvon Apr 09 2017 11:55 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Crap. I forgot this means no GKR tonight! ESPN bastages.

Ceetar Apr 09 2017 11:56 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

no NBC sports app either, so I can't watch the game while showering and getting ready for bed.

bmfc1 Apr 10 2017 12:14 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

I tried to shut off the ESPN baseball talk show and listen to Howie and Josh via mlb radio but that's ahead of the TV.

themetfairy Apr 10 2017 12:15 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

I'm watching ESPN Deportes.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2017 12:16 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Great 1st inning. Now let's see the offense do some shit

Zvon Apr 10 2017 12:19 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Howie (from MLBtv radio) and the ESPN TV broadcast are not matching up. Close, but no banana. Rose is about 3 pitches ahead. That could correct itself later. But for now, I'm stuck with ESPN, which I guess is better than nothing. Nice 1st for Noah. 2 Ks and a ground out. 0-0 Mets.

41Forever Apr 10 2017 12:19 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

I like how the ESPN graphic for the Marlins includes the home run sculpture. I had no idea that Volquez has had like three different names. Who is the idiot in the booth with the man bun?

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2017 12:20 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

José needs to get ON the Interstate before he can get OFF the Interstate.

Zvon Apr 10 2017 12:22 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

I love Asdrubal. Perfect bunt. He had to go get that pitch with his bat, harder than it looks while bunting. Shift this!

41Forever Apr 10 2017 12:30 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Loaded!

41Forever Apr 10 2017 12:32 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Walked in a run! He fears Conforto!

Fman99 Apr 10 2017 12:41 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

These broadcasters suck some aass.

41Forever Apr 10 2017 12:44 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Thor is dealing.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2017 12:46 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

I don't usually complain about broadcasters, but these guys really are bad. I wonder if all those fans who hated the R. A. Dickey trade have reconsidered?

cooby Apr 10 2017 12:46 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Fman99 wrote: These broadcasters suck some aass. OMG yes! And what is that in the middle?

Ashie62 Apr 10 2017 12:48 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

So far so very good. LGM

bmfc1 Apr 10 2017 12:49 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

"Win Probability" in the 2nd inning? ARGH!!!

Fman99 Apr 10 2017 12:52 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Dallas Braden is a real turd up in the booth.

Lefty Specialist Apr 10 2017 12:53 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

cooby wrote: Fman99 wrote: These broadcasters suck some aass. OMG yes! And what is that in the middle? Dallas Braden, trying to be Steve Lyons crazy, and just being annoying. "Oh yeah, the Mets are 100% going to win this game!"- in the second inning. Douche. The names may change, but the suck remains.

cooby Apr 10 2017 12:53 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

This must be the decade that it's fashionable to make yourself look as ugly as possible.

41Forever Apr 10 2017 12:56 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

They're talking no-hitter after two innings.... They suck.

Edgy MD Apr 10 2017 12:57 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Is Céspedes body-blocking the ball again?

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2017 01:00 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

This hurts the win probability.

Lefty Specialist Apr 10 2017 01:02 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

And just like that, 3-2. Then, nice gun by Rivera.

Zvon Apr 10 2017 01:04 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

GREAT! throw by Rivera. [fimg=500:lwjpvidq]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C9A1VjEUwAEk2Oa.jpg:large[/fimg:lwjpvidq]

metirish Apr 10 2017 01:04 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

This booth though , how will we endure another few hours of this ? probability I stay around for it all?, falling

Batty31 Apr 10 2017 01:06 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 10 2017 01:06 AM

I've muted it...I'd rather watch with silence.

Fman99 Apr 10 2017 01:06 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Two guys thrown out on the bases this inning? Rivera throwing darts tonight. If I'm d'Arnaud I'm nervous. Better hit, brah.

bmfc1 Apr 10 2017 01:28 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

And we have to deal with this crap again in two weeks.

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2017 01:33 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Look at it this way: our quota of Sunday Night games will be largely spent before April is even over.

Fman99 Apr 10 2017 01:36 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Holy fuck, these announcers. I get that we're spoiled because GKR are the best, but, shit. Shut up, dudes.

Lefty Specialist Apr 10 2017 01:37 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Omigod. They're doing the Mr Met Twitter fight. With Mr. Met. Just kill me now.

41Forever Apr 10 2017 01:38 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

The stuff with Mr. Met was painful.

Zvon Apr 10 2017 01:43 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Braden was interviewing him. Mr. Mets does not speak Dallas.

metirish Apr 10 2017 01:43 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Ravech asks the booth why Thor threw that pitch , silence and then Dallas Braden stumbles over his answer, a good booth can add to a viewing experience but this booth is really taking the piss

cooby Apr 10 2017 01:50 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Makes you miss joe Morgan and that other guy.

cooby Apr 10 2017 01:50 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

A lot

Lefty Specialist Apr 10 2017 01:51 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Heavens to Mergatroid. "Cespedes with the lime-green sleeve". Do these people ever watch baseball?

41Forever Apr 10 2017 01:53 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

BRUCE-kaboom!

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2017 01:54 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Nice of them to go to full screen once Bruce's HR was halfway to the OF seats. I tend to think that watching a HR is more important that seeing a guy take off his batting gloves, but apparently opinions differ on that topic.

themetfairy Apr 10 2017 01:56 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Home run calls are always better en espanol.

Zvon Apr 10 2017 01:58 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

kaBOOM wise, for Bruce, I got nothin. I thought making one was a waste of time. I'll have to correct that. I'll cover it with one of my very first kaBOOMs. This is easily over 10 yrs old now. Maybe 15.

Edgy MD Apr 10 2017 01:58 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Lefty Specialist wrote: Heavens to Mergatroid. "Cespedes with the lime-green sleeve". Do these people ever watch baseball? Say what you will about Buck and McCarver, but you knew it wasn't the first baseball game they've seen since their last assignment.

Zvon Apr 10 2017 02:00 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

That was a bit of a blast. [fimg=500:2gjf5rfs]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C9BBJ6RW0AAtBNH.jpg[/fimg:2gjf5rfs]

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2017 02:03 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Oh wow. Conforto

themetfairy Apr 10 2017 02:04 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

[bigpurple:x2spswew]Conforto![/bigpurple:x2spswew]

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2017 02:04 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Well that's a nice sign. #Conforto

41Forever Apr 10 2017 02:04 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Conforto-KABOOM! And that was a BOMB!

Edgy MD Apr 10 2017 02:04 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Glad to see Bruce and Conforto entering into a healthy competition. "Dietrich playing on the outfield grass, but barely. I mean ... he's fully dressed, but he's playing his position a little deep." — Howie Rose

Zvon Apr 10 2017 02:05 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Of course I was prepared for a ConfortoBash.

Fman99 Apr 10 2017 02:05 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

KABOOM AND SHIT!

Ashie62 Apr 10 2017 02:06 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

WTG Mikey!

Zvon Apr 10 2017 02:09 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

That was officially, "a blast". [fimg=500:3m71x5s6]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C9BEEU3VYAAZn6Y.jpg:large[/fimg:3m71x5s6]

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2017 02:22 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Edgy MD wrote: Say what you will about Buck and McCarver, but you knew it wasn't the first baseball game they've seen since their last assignment. As I've said before, the network is the bigger problem than the announcers themselves. ESPN doesn't think you tune in to watch a ballgame, they think you tune in to watch how they present it. The game, in their mind, is secondary to whatever pre-planned gimmicks and promos they've got up their sleeves. Everything that's on ESPN is about what else is on ESPN.

Zvon Apr 10 2017 02:23 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Anyone listening to the radio: I really want to see that Brockmyer TV show but I could not find the channel. I believe its IFC or ICF, but in any case, I went thru the entire guide and could not find it. Does anyone have that channel and can you tell me the channel # is in your cable package (might be different here, but probably close if it is).

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2017 02:24 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Zvon wrote: Anyone listening to the radio: I really want to see that Brockmyer TV show but I could not find the channel. I believe its IFC or ICF, but in any case, I went thru the entire guide and could not find it. Does anyone have that channel and can you tell me the channel # is in your cable package (might be different here, but probably close if it is). http://www.ifc.com/channel-finder

Edgy MD Apr 10 2017 02:36 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

So, the Marlins won't run on René Rivera the rest of the season, right? I mean, Suzuki probably will, but other than him.

Zvon Apr 10 2017 02:53 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Frayed Knot wrote: Anyone listening to the radio: I really want to see that Brockmyer TV show but I could not find the channel. I believe its IFC or ICF, but in any case, I went thru the entire guide and could not find it. Does anyone have that channel and can you tell me the channel # is in your cable package (might be different here, but probably close if it is). http://www.ifc.com/channel-finder Thank you FK.

Zvon Apr 10 2017 02:56 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Edgy MD Apr 10 2017 03:07 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

. Victory pie![/bigpurple]

themetfairy Apr 10 2017 03:26 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Fman99 Apr 10 2017 01:51 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Nice that, for once, an 8 PM game ended before I got too sleepy. I do hat those announcers, though. So much wasted time and words and breath. Living and dying by the HR, as usual, and getting enough runs that way to stay ahead of the opponent. Not a good long term strategy. Need to be able to manufacture runs, and for that, we need some of these other guys to hit more. Looking at you, Mrs. Walker and Reyes.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2017 01:57 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Cast your vote!

cooby Apr 10 2017 01:59 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Edgy MD wrote: . Victory pie![/bigpurple] Thinking Terry Collins should ban this practice

Ceetar Apr 10 2017 01:59 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

What, Mr. Met/Thor is not your main interest at this time?

Lefty Specialist Apr 10 2017 02:20 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Say what you will about Buck and McCarver, but you knew it wasn't the first baseball game they've seen since their last assignment. As I've said before, the network is the bigger problem than the announcers themselves. ESPN doesn't think you tune in to watch a ballgame, they think you tune in to watch how they present it. The game, in their mind, is secondary to whatever pre-planned gimmicks and promos they've got up their sleeves. Everything that's on ESPN is about what else is on ESPN. And this is exactly it. I don't care about what these guys think about non-game things or the stupidly contrived things they do. If I heard 'win-percentage' one more time, I was going to put my foot through the screen. I'm there to watch a baseball game. The Mr. Met Twitter war stuff was just embarrassing. Mr Met had the courtesy to at least shut up as the action in the inning was actually heating up. God, they're so stupid. I guess somebody did a focus group that told them that this is what people want to see. Have to figure out a workaround for the next ESPN broadcast because I can't go through that again. I'll probably just listen to Howie and Josh, old-school.

Mets Willets Point Apr 10 2017 03:02 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Zvon wrote: Braden was interviewing him. Mr. Mets does not speak Dallas. I was kind of hoping that Mr. Met would just start shouting things like the mime in Singles.

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2017 04:13 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Lefty Specialist wrote: I don't care about what these guys think about non-game things or the stupidly contrived things they do ... I'm there to watch a baseball game. I guess somebody did a focus group that told them that this is what people want to see. See that's just it, it's not a baseball game to them it's a TV show. As far as showing what baseball fans want to see, I doubt that even entered their minds. Besides, I'm not sure ESPN knows any baseball fans. The sad part is that Karl Ravech (not their usual p-b-p guy but filling that role last night) is as smart and knowledgeable about baseball as anyone, and Eduardo Perez has been in ML clubhouses since he was three years old. Left alone they'd probably do a solid job, but that's not what they're sent out there to do.

Edgy MD Apr 10 2017 04:18 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

So, the solution is a hostile march on Bristol?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 10 2017 05:38 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

I don't mind the ESPN A-team (Shulman, Mendoza, Aaron F. Boone) so much. But we happened to be making our midgame stroll during the Mr. Met business, and hell, that looked forced even on muted screens 20 feet away. Nice, convivial, rowdy-with-rough-edges-sanded-off vibe at the game early on, then quieter as the hour grew later, the wind whipped up, and the giveaway rally towels became thermal ascots and safety-color-balaclavas. The home runs were just as ooh-aahworthy in person. We made it through 7 before heading to the car and bedtime.

Lefty Specialist Apr 10 2017 05:41 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

Hostile crowds are already forming near you! Bring me the head of Aaron Boone!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 10 2017 06:21 PM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay

He talks okay, izzallimsayin!

Benjamin Grimm Apr 30 2017 10:53 AM Re: IGT 4/9/17: MIA@NYM -- Syndergaard Sundaay