IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Master Index of Archived Threads

IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

G-Fafif
Jun 13 2017 04:23 AM

Many years since we've been here...nah, only feels like it.

Goin' for five in a row with Ace Wheeler. He'll be opposed by some schlub of a Cub.

Jon Lester, if you wanna be technical about it.

41Forever
Jun 13 2017 10:16 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Glorious Kiss references!

Edgy MD
Jun 13 2017 12:22 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

G-Fafif wrote:
Jon Lester, if you wanna be technical about it.

Aka Jon "Wicked" Lester.

I expect him to break up over unresolved creative differences.

Centerfield
Jun 13 2017 01:33 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Anyone going tonight? The 'Fields will be in section 134 with ShortCenter's schoolmates.

Ceetar
Jun 13 2017 01:34 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Lester finally picked off a guy the other day. it'd been years.

d'Kong76
Jun 13 2017 03:28 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

41Forever wrote:
Glorious Kiss references!

Isn't that song off the gimmicky solo records?

d'Kong76
Jun 13 2017 03:30 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Chi. Cubs at NY Mets
When: 7:10 PM ET, Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Where: Citi Field, New York City, New York
By Gracenote

The road woes continue for the Chicago Cubs, who haven’t won away from Wrigley Field in a month and have dropped nine straight on the road heading into the second of a three-game series against the New York Mets on Tuesday. The Mets have won four straight on the strength of dominant pitching and are trying to clinch their first series win at home since May 19-21 against the Los Angeles Angels.

The Mets won 6-1 in Monday’s opener, as Jay Bruce continued his recent hot streak by going 3-for-3 and hitting his 17th home run and Asdrubal Cabrera homered twice. Jacob deGrom tossed the Mets’ first complete game at home since Jon Niese in August 2013, and New York allowed just one run for the fourth straight game. Chicago has scored only 13 runs in its nine straight road defeats. Cubs left-hander Jon Lester hopes for better run support as he takes aim at his 150th career win after failing to reach the milestone last time out against Colorado.

TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, ABC 7 (Chicago), SNY (New York)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (3-4, 4.13 ERA) vs. Mets RH Zack Wheeler (3-3, 3.45)
After a complete-game gem against San Francisco on May 23, Lester has gone 0-2 with an 8.16 ERA over three starts since. The 33-year-old gave up four runs and six hits over five innings on Thursday against the Rockies, with all the damage coming in one inning, including a three-run blast by DJ LeMahieu. Lester is 3-1 with a 4.67 ERA in five starts against the Mets.
Wheeler has allowed more than two runs only once in his last seven starts, and that was a quality start at Pittsburgh in which he gave up three runs over six innings. The 27-year-old was excellent Wednesday at Texas, limiting the Rangers to one run and six hits over seven frames in a no-decision. Wheeler has been dominant in two starts against the Cubs, both in 2014, going 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA and 17 strikeouts over 13 1/3 innings.

WALK-OFFS:
1. Bruce is 15-for-39 with five homers during a nine-game hitting streak.
2. Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo was 1-for-2 with two walks Monday and is 9-for-22 with a homer during a seven-game hitting streak.
3. Chicago RF Jason Heyward is 7-for-19 with two doubles and two home runs against Wheeler.

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 13 2017 03:33 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

The Tuesday Night Lunch Club is up in 507 tonight. Special guests include my friend in from Hawaii with his kid, plus the Lunchpail on a daring school-night game.

Edgy MD
Jun 13 2017 03:38 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

The KISS solo records have long been the subject of a heated taxonomic dispute. Released simultaneously, from KISS's label, with KISS's brand on the front cover (larger than the names of the solo band members who are the alleged artists!), with synergistic marketing promoting them all together, with the best tracks making it onto KISS setlists and onto a KISS compilation album, many argue that the solo records are KISS records, in a way that, say, Frehely's Comet records or Vinnie Vincent Invasion records are not.

Others ague, no huh-way, solo is solo.

[fimg=300]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1b/Peter_criss_solo_album_cover.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=300]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/be/Ace_frehley_solo_album_cover.jpg[/fimg]
[fimg=300]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Paul_Stanley_%28album%29_cover.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=300]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/Gene_Simmons_%28album%29_cover.jpg[/fimg]

sharpie
Jun 13 2017 04:00 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

I was in Cannon Beach, Oregon last week with mrs. sharpie, my daughter and her boyfriend. We went out to a breakfast joint and they had a signed Tommy Thayer picture hanging up. It occurred to me that anyone of roughly the right age and build (including my daughter's boyfriend) could go around signing KISS photographs and possibly getting a free breakfast in return.

41Forever
Jun 13 2017 04:05 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jun 13 2017 04:27 PM

The Kiss Army considers the 1978 solo albums to be of official Kiss canon, with Ace's effort generally considered to be the best, followed by Paul's, though there are certainly those who will argue passionately that the order is reversed. Gene's is a mess with some shining moments and Peter's made people question, legitimately, why he was the drummer in a hard rock band. (Though there are two really good songs on there.)

The band has incorporated songs from these into set lists, mostly "New York Groove."

Had they offered these as a double album with each band member getting a full side, they might have fared better. Had Casablanca Records shipped them gold instead of platinum, the label might still be in business.

41Forever
Jun 13 2017 04:07 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

sharpie wrote:
I was in Cannon Beach, Oregon last week with mrs. sharpie, my daughter and her boyfriend. We went out to a breakfast joint and they had a signed Tommy Thayer picture hanging up. It occurred to me that anyone of roughly the right age and build (including my daughter's boyfriend) could go around signing KISS photographs and possibly getting a free breakfast in return.

That's so cool! He's from Oregon, and his father is a respected general. Kiss does a lot to support the military.

[url]http://blog.oregonlive.com/oregonatwar/2012/04/united_by_a_historic_horror.html

d'Kong76
Jun 13 2017 04:10 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Lazy question (and not to prolong the hizacking of this thread) but did the other mem-
bers of KISS play on each album or did they put together their own guest musicians?

Edgy MD
Jun 13 2017 04:14 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

They had non-KISS members joining the titular KISS members, but around this time, non-KiSS members were playing (uncredited) on the band's albums too.

That's a big part of the argument. But, hey, "Eleanor Rigby" is still a Beatles song. Circles within circles.

d'Kong76
Jun 13 2017 04:21 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

He said titular, pull my finger!

41Forever
Jun 13 2017 04:29 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

I like it when we play the Cubs. We need more games with the NL Central and fewer with the same four teams in the East.

Let's go, Mets!

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 13 2017 04:36 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

I kinda liked that Gene indulged his obvious affection for cheesey love ballads that contrasted with his bombastic demon character. I like this one!

[youtube:18or7gf0]gnxiITtNZEo[/youtube:18or7gf0]

41Forever
Jun 13 2017 04:39 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

That's my fave on the album, too! They play that one in acoustic sets.

Ashie62
Jun 13 2017 06:07 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

The Mets are gonna rock and roll all nite!!!

G-Fafif
Jun 13 2017 06:23 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

The lineup whose bats won't KISS Zack's pitches...

Rizzo 1B
Happ 2B
Bryant 3B
Heyward RF
Russell SS
Schwarber LF
Contreras C
Lester P
Almora CF

G-Fafif
Jun 13 2017 07:21 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Lagares CF
Flores 3B
Cespedes LF
Bruce RF
Walker 2B
Duda 1B
d'Arnaud C
Reyes SS
Wheeler P

No Conforto still; no Cabrera; Cespy and Wilmer in.

G-Fafif
Jun 13 2017 07:27 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Cabrera going on DL -- geez! Left thumb still bothering him. T.J. Rivera is back (back) in the New York clubhouse.

Frayed Knot
Jun 13 2017 07:37 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Wonder if he re-injured the thumb on his first HR last night or on his second?

Edgy MD
Jun 13 2017 07:39 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Nice to see him go out on a positive game, misplayed popup aside.

What's the over-under on the number innings we expect Céspedes to last?

Honestly, I applaud them pulling Yo last night and DL-ing Cabrera today.

Edgy MD
Jun 13 2017 08:49 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Fans beware!

7 Train Subway NYC wrote:
Due to an earlier incident at Mets-Willets Point, the following service changes are in effect:
Some northbound [7D] trains are running local from Queensboro Plaza to Flushing-Main St.
[7] trains are running with delays in both directions.
Allow additional travel time.

Ashie62
Jun 13 2017 10:23 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Conforto sitting? Sore back, Jon Lester. Makes sense to me.

Ashie62
Jun 14 2017 12:00 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

6-1 Cubs. Zack about to be pulled Smoker.

Oh well.

Edgy MD
Jun 14 2017 12:01 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Wheels is cooked. He was overthrowing and shouldn't have been allowed to face that last batter.

Frayed Knot
Jun 14 2017 12:04 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

So the mad scientist Maddon puts a non-leadoff hitter hitting leadoff, a rookie with a week or so under his belt up 2nd, a guy with 5 HRs in the cleanup spot, two guys hitting around the Mendoza
line following him, then a pitcher who can't hit batting 8th ... and yet it somehow all works out for him.

It's all just going to make the comeback story tonight that much better.

Oh, and this game ain't takin' no 2:23 tonight.

Edgy MD
Jun 14 2017 12:11 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Yeah, fLester. We're not done here.

d'Kong76
Jun 14 2017 12:12 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Wtf, I go eat a cheeseburger and we're down a touchdown?

MFS62
Jun 14 2017 12:33 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Some pitchers may be more comfortable than others in a six man rotation. When he pitched when he was brought up, Wheeler was on his regular rotation rest. Or, he just had a stinker in him.
It'll be interesting to hear what he says in the post game interview.

Later

Edgy MD
Jun 14 2017 01:02 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Take pitches, guys. Make him throw a strike.

Edgy MD
Jun 14 2017 01:10 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Know what I like about the Cubs? The insignia on their helmet isn't just a paper decal. It's actually a sewn insignia adhered to the helmet.

Take that back. I love that about the Cubs.

Know what I hate? That two-run homer they just hit.

Ashie62
Jun 14 2017 01:12 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Good night all.

Frayed Knot
Jun 14 2017 01:18 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

And now the Nats just went back in front on Ryan Zimmerman's 2nd HR of the day and his 18th & 19th of the season!
The last full season when he hit as many as 19 was 2013. He's also leading the league in BA - .365 before the night started.

Joe Ross started for the Nats but didn't last the 6th. He only has two losses and won't lose tonight either now that his team went back in front despite a ERA of over 6.00, mainly because the Nats
are averaging 12 Runs per game on the days he starts!

6-5 bottom 6. Dickey just pulled with two on and no outs so this could get uglier still before the inning in out.

themetfairy
Jun 14 2017 01:28 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Shit!

It looks like I picked the right evening to have girlfriends over to watch La La Land and discuss it book club style....

Fman99
Jun 14 2017 01:33 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Addison Russell's eyes are too far apart. He looks like something Mulder and Scully were trying to catch.

cooby
Jun 14 2017 01:47 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

themetfairy wrote:
Shit!

It looks like I picked the right evening to have girlfriends over to watch La La Land and discuss it book club style....

For some reason this strikes me as hilarious

Fman99
Jun 14 2017 01:57 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Bruce made a nice catch to rob some dickhead of a homer. GKR are digging through old baseball cards and reminiscing. I'm 100% fine with this. These guys are the best.

Edgy MD
Jun 14 2017 02:02 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Sunday came early this week.

d'Kong76
Jun 14 2017 02:02 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

I could do without the baseball card thing; would make a better off-season
fireside chat kinda show plus I'm not in the mood when getting shellacked.

Centerfield
Jun 14 2017 03:19 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

One of the worst game experiences I've ever had.

Really don't like Wheeler at all. I think he's cut from the same cloth as Pelfrey and Trachsel.

I feel like he should refund my tickets. What a shit night.

batmagadanleadoff
Jun 14 2017 04:30 AM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Centerfield wrote:
One of the worst game experiences I've ever had.... What a shit night.

This topic could be the subject of an interesting thread.

Fman99
Jun 14 2017 12:26 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

batmagadanleadoff wrote:
Centerfield wrote:
One of the worst game experiences I've ever had.... What a shit night.

This topic could be the subject of an interesting thread.

Ironic too because in the same page where Pelfrey is mentioned, where he was personally responsible for my least favorite trip ever to Shea.

John Cougar Lunchbucket
Jun 14 2017 12:44 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

[tweet:2tynmdkp]https://twitter.com/Springer66/status/874785529388302336[/tweet:2tynmdkp]

Benjamin Grimm
Jun 14 2017 01:47 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Cast your vote!

Centerfield
Jun 14 2017 01:50 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove

Fman99 wrote:
batmagadanleadoff wrote:
Centerfield wrote:
One of the worst game experiences I've ever had.... What a shit night.

This topic could be the subject of an interesting thread.

Ironic too because in the same page where Pelfrey is mentioned, where he was personally responsible for my least favorite trip ever to Shea.

Pelfrey sucked in the CitiField opener. The leadoff HR to Jody Gerut, and only went downhill from there.

That game was much better than last night.

Benjamin Grimm
Jul 02 2017 01:32 PM
Re: IGT 6/13/17: CHC@NYM -- Zack In The New York Groove