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IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Fman99 Apr 11 2018 02:21 AM

Opportunity for the sweep presenting itself. Dan Wheeler on the bump.

MFS62 Apr 11 2018 02:31 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

C'mon, Mets. Give Jeter a gift basket on Thursday morning. Later

A Boy Named Seo Apr 11 2018 05:50 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Fman99 wrote: Opportunity for the sweep presenting itself. Dan Wheeler on the bump. Wonder if that Mike Plawecki guy is behind the dish again?

Lefty Specialist Apr 11 2018 06:02 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Fman99 wrote: Opportunity for the sweep presenting itself. Dan Wheeler on the bump. Wonder if that Mike Plawecki guy is behind the dish again? Or if Wilbur Flores is playing first.......

A Boy Named Seo Apr 11 2018 06:44 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Well, Mike Plawecki will def be behind the dish again. RIP Travis d'Arnaud's UCL (pun intended).

MFS62 Apr 11 2018 06:47 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Oswalt sent back down to make room for Wheeler. I'm not sure if he has to appear in a game, but I think being on a major league roster for one day guarantees him one month of the major league minimum salary (which is over $350 grand). I'd be inconvenienced for one day for $50K, too. Later

Lefty Specialist Apr 11 2018 06:57 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Yeah, I'd put on the uniform and sit in the bullpen for $50k. Hell, I'd do it for $1k. Fred, are you listening? Call me.

d'Kong76 Apr 11 2018 07:58 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

[tweet:18uzfzt8]https://twitter.com/Mets/status/984157930541993984[/tweet:18uzfzt8]

A Boy Named Seo Apr 11 2018 08:14 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

So are Conforto and Lagares platooning now or?

Benjamin Grimm Apr 11 2018 08:15 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Mickey has said that Lagares will get all starts against lefty starters. That would mean that either Bruce or Conforto would sit. (Or Cespedes, I suppose, if he needs a rest.)

A Boy Named Seo Apr 11 2018 08:22 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Mickey has said that Lagares will get all starts against lefty starters. That would mean that either Bruce or Conforto would sit. (Or Cespedes, I suppose, if he needs a rest.) Or Gonzalez, too, apparently. I missed that bit of news, thanks.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 11 2018 11:19 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Well, it's nice that Zack got the first guy out. The second guy, not so much.

Lefty Specialist Apr 11 2018 11:20 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Zack still having trouble throwing strikes.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 11 2018 11:59 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Mets are hitless through four.

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 12:02 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

I'm not comfortable with Callaway talking the booth during the gameo.

Nymr83 Apr 12 2018 12:14 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

wtf Mets... the guy walks two straight batters so we give him an out on the bases??

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 12:21 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Wheeler is pitching well. I wish we could buy back that first inning homer.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 12 2018 12:23 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

I'm a little shocked at how painless watching this Wheeler start is. And the efficiency! Walks notwithstanding, Garcia is no palooka, though. This'll be tricky.

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 12:29 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Tricky? I got the answer. Bunt. Bunt with Rosario. Bunt with Bruce. Get a bunt single and the whole house will come crashing down.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 12:30 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Hitless through six now. Garcia throwing a no-hitter in his first big league start would be quite a story. It must not happen! Gotta get some runs!

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 12:31 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

They're pulling this guy? What's wrong with the world?

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 12:31 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Marlins are going to go to the bullpen. Ron Darling is disgusted.

Lefty Specialist Apr 12 2018 12:36 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

So who's the hero tonight?

Nymr83 Apr 12 2018 12:38 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Marlins are going to go to the bullpen. Ron Darling is disgusted. this isn't Johan putting the crown on his great career. a stretched out reliever like this 25 years old needs to be pulled here, unless fucking up his arm is worth it?

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 12:40 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Lefty Specialist wrote: So who's the hero tonight? Mattingly.

d'Kong76 Apr 12 2018 12:40 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Lil' late to this shindig, now lets get some hits (hell, one!) and score some runs.

Nymr83 Apr 12 2018 12:49 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Wheeler putting on a clinic in efficiency all of a sudden. Strangely enough, when I think "Complete Game Loss" in the modern era I think of a former Marlin.

Frayed Knot Apr 12 2018 12:50 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Rosario looking much more polished defensively than in his short stint last season.

Lefty Specialist Apr 12 2018 12:51 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Well, Wheeler is certainly impressive tonight.

Frayed Knot Apr 12 2018 12:52 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Oooh, that doesn't look good. White phone for Mr. Lobaton.

MFS62 Apr 12 2018 12:56 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Thanks for the hit, Mr. Frazier. Now I can exhale. Later

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 12 2018 12:58 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 12 2018 12:59 AM

I'm probably sending him there. You?

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 12:59 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Oh, Sherlock.

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 01:00 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Interesting move, Mick.

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 01:00 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

AND IT PAYS OFF IN SPADES!!!!

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 01:00 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

I just adore the 2018 Mets.

Lefty Specialist Apr 12 2018 01:00 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Wow. This team is fucking good.

Frayed Knot Apr 12 2018 01:01 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Well, we now know that Mickey isn't going to be a slave to L/R

Frayed Knot Apr 12 2018 01:03 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I'm probably sending him there. You? No. Or at least 'No' from the part I saw. We didn't get a real good view of exactly where everyone was as the relay was coming in. With 2 outs, definitely. But I was leaning 'No' the whole way.

d'Kong76 Apr 12 2018 01:04 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Is it Donny or Donnie Baseball?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 12 2018 01:05 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

The magic is back

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 12 2018 01:06 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Lefty Specialist wrote: So who's the hero tonight?

Frayed Knot Apr 12 2018 01:07 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

d'Kong76 wrote: Is it Donny or Donnie Baseball? I think tonight it's 'Dummy'.

Nymr83 Apr 12 2018 01:15 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Nido pinch-hitting for Plawecki? why??

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 12 2018 01:16 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

You might have missed the vicious hbp Plaw took off his hand

Lefty Specialist Apr 12 2018 01:16 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Nymr83 wrote: Nido pinch-hitting for Plawecki? why?? Because his hand is probably swelling up.

Fman99 Apr 12 2018 01:18 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Lefty Specialist wrote: A Boy Named Seo wrote: Fman99 wrote: Opportunity for the sweep presenting itself. Dan Wheeler on the bump. Wonder if that Mike Plawecki guy is behind the dish again? Or if Wilbur Flores is playing first....... Alcohol-relatrd mishap. Glad he didn't take it personally.

d'Kong76 Apr 12 2018 01:19 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Lefty Specialist wrote: Nymr83 wrote: Nido pinch-hitting for Plawecki? why?? Because his hand is probably swelling up. It was getting purple two minutes later when he was on first.

Frayed Knot Apr 12 2018 01:19 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 12 2018 01:20 AM

I'm always surprised when 90+ mph pitches off the hands don't break bones Every. Single. Time.

Nymr83 Apr 12 2018 01:20 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

d'Kong76 wrote: Lefty Specialist wrote: Nymr83 wrote: Nido pinch-hitting for Plawecki? why?? Because his hand is probably swelling up. It was getting purple two minutes later when he was on first. thanks guys, i'm still at work at saw "HBP" on gamecast, no audio/video at the moment!

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 01:22 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Give Gsellman another inning!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 12 2018 01:23 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Right? Off-day tomorrow, so man-size that thar save opportunity.

Lefty Specialist Apr 12 2018 01:24 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Give Gsellman another inning! I'd really like to give Familia the night off....

Frayed Knot Apr 12 2018 01:25 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

The only snag in that strategy is that he (Gsellman) is due up 3rd in the inning.

Nymr83 Apr 12 2018 01:25 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

amazing how some mediocre or worse starters just turn to gold when asked to pitch an inning or two at a time

Nymr83 Apr 12 2018 01:27 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Frayed Knot wrote: The only snag in that strategy is that he (Gsellman) is due up 3rd in the inning. in a 3 run game i'm fine letting him hit if i want him to pitch

TheOldMole Apr 12 2018 01:30 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

What do we know about Plawecki?

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 01:32 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Nothing yet. The assumption is that X-rays will be taken.

Nymr83 Apr 12 2018 01:33 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Familia gets the night off anyway, but it is Blevins pitching the 9th against 2 righties and a switch hitter... is this a no-cofidence vote in Familia?

Frayed Knot Apr 12 2018 01:34 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

TheOldMole wrote: What do we know about Plawecki? Nuttin' yet. Stayed in the game and ran the bases after the HBP, but then was PH'd for later that inning as his/Nido's slot in the lineup both started and ended the inning. Bruise seemed to be dead-centered on the back of his hand and was already a lovely shade of purple before he even completed his trip around the bases.

Nymr83 Apr 12 2018 01:34 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Nymr83 wrote: Familia gets the night off anyway, but it is Blevins pitching the 9th against 2 righties and a switch hitter... is this a no-cofidence vote in Familia? nevermind. I assume Dietrich batted righty since i knew he threw righty. Blevins gets the LEFTY and departs.

41Forever Apr 12 2018 01:34 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Just getting here after listening on radio driving home. Guys in the booth were incredulous that Donnie Baseball gave the Marlins' pitcher the hook after 75 pitches. They were noting that leaving him in wouldn't cost them the pennant, and the team could use something positive to excite the fans even a little.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 01:38 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Beautiful game-ending double play!

41Forever Apr 12 2018 01:38 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

[bigpurple:e8wfso1s]BOOKS[/bigpurple:e8wfso1s] 10-1!!!!

Fman99 Apr 12 2018 01:41 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

So good, these Metsies. <3

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 01:47 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Edgy MD wrote: Lefty Specialist wrote: So who's the hero tonight? Mattingly. Mattingly.

Frayed Knot Apr 12 2018 01:48 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

41Forever wrote: Just getting here after listening on radio driving home. Guys in the booth were incredulous that Donnie Baseball gave the Marlins' pitcher the hook after 75 pitches. They were noting that leaving him in wouldn't cost them the pennant, and the team could use something positive to excite the fans even a little. Mattingly deserves a big share of the Schaefer for this game. - he says prior to the game that, despite not being a starter, Garcia could go 90 pitches (he had pitched as many as six innings in relief) yet then pulls him after 77 with a no-no going - he then makes wholesale defensive changes in a 1-run game with 2 innings to go which included yanking his one legit power hitter - he opted NOT to make a double-switch when he brought in a reliever, but then DID make one later that same inning during a second change ... as if the key to the game was getting more than one inning and closing out a one-run game with Junichi Freakin' Tazawa - and, although it turned out not to matter because they were left on deck and in the hole behind him, those hitters would have been Bour & Maybin (the only two on the team old enough to shave) except that both were double-switched out of the game in the top of the 8th!!

MFS62 Apr 12 2018 02:08 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Lefty Specialist wrote: So who's the hero tonight? Mattingly. Mattingly. Mattingly managing a team in the NL East gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Based on his successes before this year, he must have learned his NL managing skills from Joe Torre. He can deliver the gift basket to Jeter tomorrow morning. Later

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 02:24 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

CBS Sports wrote: X-rays on Plawecki's hand came back negative Wednesday, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. Plawecki was hit by a pitch on his hand during the eighth inning Wednesday. While he was initially able to stay in the contest, Plawecki was pinch hit for later in the inning when his turn came up again. Fortunately, initial tests indicate the backstop avoided any breaks in his hand. This is certainly a relief for the Mets, who lost starting catcher Travis d'Arnaud earlier in the day to a partially torn UCL. Consider Plawecki day-to-day for now; with an off day Thursday, he may not be forced to miss any action.

Zvon Apr 12 2018 02:54 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

I'm speechless, and that makes me typeless as well.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 12 2018 10:30 AM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Lefty Specialist Apr 12 2018 12:12 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

The Broom Guy looks extra tired with all the work he's been getting.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 12:56 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Cast your vote!

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 12:58 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Is Brian Snitker the second-best manager in the East? It suddenly seems like the Phils, the Marlins, and the Nats all have guys who have been shooting themselves in the foot. And so far, it's been to our benefit.

Centerfield Apr 12 2018 01:52 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

A few thoughts: 1. Was convinced throughout most of the game that this is when the streak ends. Some rookie lefty who has our number. On the same day that Travis gets hurt. Never really thought we might get no-hit until their SS robbed Wilmer in the 7th. Then it was like, oh shit. This might happen. Thrilled when we came back to win. This team is so much fun. 2. A couple of nitpicks. Would definitely have pinch run for Plawecki in the 8th. I never understood the "I can't pinch hit or pinch run for my catcher rule". I get it, that you don't want to get stuck, but it's the 8th inning and you need that run. Pinch run Reyes. Especially since Nido was likely needed anyway. Also, I would have preferred to keep Gsellman in for the second inning, but understand going with someone else. I don't agree with bringing in Blevins. Was that really necessary with a 3 run lead against the Marlins? I feel like with Jerry being the one lefty, we should try to skip him whenever possible. I know we have an off day, but Eric Thames and Bryce Harper are coming into town. 3. If we can't play the Marlins every day, can we just ask Mattingly to manage our opponent, whoever that might be? Love Donnie Baseball.

Vic Sage Apr 12 2018 01:56 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

i'm going to love watching Yankee fans' collective heads explode when Jeter eventually fires Mattingly.

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 02:03 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

I feel like managers, even with the tying run on base, don't want to spend a player on pinch-running unless/until he gets into scoring position, seeing the advantage of having a fast guy on second to score on a single a lot more of an edge than having a fast guy on first to score on a double — which is exactly what we needed as it turns out. I probably would have replaced him too. But it's a new world. Benches are short and you need all your players. Reyes was your ninth-inning pinch-hitter if the Mets don't win the game there. If anything, Mickey probably would have had deGrom running for Plawecki, which probably doesn't give them much of an edge. Heck, after getting hit, Plawecki probably had an adrenaline rush to work off of.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 02:09 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

1. Me too. But I was simultaneously counting on the Mets finding a way no matter how grim it looked. There are times in Mets history when I have a lot of confidence in their ability to do what it takes. This is one of those magical times. Though the stakes were much higher, and the circumstances not exactly the same, I was reminded of how Bob Knepper was dominating the Mets in Game 6 of the 1986 NLCS. And how the Mets won anyway. 2. I'm not sure if letting Plawecki run was about saving the catcher or saving the bench player. I guess he could have let Nido run. My guess is that Mickey was being stingy with making replacements because he only has a four-man bench. And yes, I would have given Gsellman the ninth inning. It seemed like overkill to use Blevins for one batter when there's a three-run lead and nobody on base.

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 04:47 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

When was the last time the Syndergaard / deGrom / Harvey / Matz / Wheeler rotation actually took the mound consecutively as an intact rotation. Was this the first time ever? I expect it's the first time the team has actually ticked off five wins in a row with that rotation.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 12 2018 04:52 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Yes, it's the first time ever. Last year was the first time they all pitched in the same season, but with Syndergaard out for so long, the five never got a chance to pitch consecutively.

Edgy MD Apr 12 2018 04:59 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

Gosh, everything really is coming up Millhouse.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 12 2018 09:06 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish

It really, truly is. We deserve a good year, I think.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 30 2018 02:03 PM Re: IGT Wed Apr 11 Mets @ Fish