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IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Frayed Knot May 09 2018 10:59 AM

Note the start time, something I believe the Mets requested so as to have a full 48 hours to recover from the upcoming long flight to Philadelphia for the series there starting on Friday. Plus Jeff was able to plan ahead and get good rates on the plane and hotels by booking early and off-peak. Actually, the Reds are headed to the west coast -- game in LA on Thursday -- and the new rules dictate that long travel and no off day in between must be preceded by a day game ... but, around here, we don't let little things like facts get in the way of a good story Zach Wheeler vs Sal Romano I suspect many of us remember someone named Sal Romano from back in the old neighborhood. And seeing as how he was born in Syosset L.I. and went to HS in Southington, CT, some of us may even remember THIS Sal Romano from back in the old neighborhood. Good ol' Sal made his ML debut with a couple of spot starts in 2017 and then got the full-time gig in July where he's been spectacularly adequate ever since [7-11, 4.38; 1.44] across 23 total ML starts. Southington HS also produced ML'ers Rob Dibble and Carl Pavano so, in addition to trying establish himself in the major leagues, Sal will also try to become the first pitcher from SHS not to be a total asshole.

bmfc1 May 09 2018 11:24 AM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Unrelated to today's game: do the players have a choice to go back to New York so they can have two nights in their own bed (or a favored bed) rather two nights at the Hampton Inn or do they have to stay together? Also: Blevins is on baby watch so the Mets might be without their only bullpen lefthander for a few days.

Frayed Knot May 09 2018 11:37 AM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

bmfc1 wrote: do the players have a choice to go back to New York so they can have two nights in their own bed (or a favored bed) rather two nights at the Hampton Inn or do they have to stay together? I suspect they're required to travel together but, once in Philly, I doubt there's anyone stopping them from either renting a car or having the WAG pick them up and drive up the NJT for a day and a half before turning back around. iow, I think MLB has put their 'bed check' days behind them. But if one of them wanted to fly directly to NYC he'd probably need permission and a good reason behind it, and then he'd have to pay for it himself.

batmagadanleadoff May 09 2018 12:49 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Frayed Knot wrote: I suspect many of us remember someone named Sal Romano from back in the old neighborhood. [fimg=666]http://e-cdn-images.deezer.com/images/cover/a16571b44f5656d0fbf8387c94ca7389/500x500.jpg[/fimg]

d'Kong76 May 09 2018 02:18 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

WINKER LF PERAZA SS VOTTO 1B SUAREZ 3B SCHEBLER RF BLANDINO 2B CRUZ C ROMANO P HAMILTON CF

d'Kong76 May 09 2018 02:25 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

NIMMO CF FLORES 3B CABRERA 2B BRUCE RF GONZALEZ 1B MESORACO C CONFORTO LF WHEELER P ROSARIO SS

G-Fafif May 09 2018 02:29 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Flores second, Conforto seventh. Worth a try.

Edgy MD May 09 2018 02:37 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

I know it's very likely wrong, but I feel like it's Florrie's first start against a righthander this season.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 02:39 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Hoping Cespedes not playing is just a wisely chosen day off.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 02:40 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

From Healey of Newsday: Yoenis Cespedes has been playing hurt, Mickey Callaway said. His right hamstring issue has affected mobility and cost the Mets on defense the past couple of days. Hip to quad to hamstring. May he still be mobile by next week.

bmfc1 May 09 2018 02:41 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

[tweet:9uhaxyx7]https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/status/994223468421025793[/tweet:9uhaxyx7] So they're playing a man short in the event that The Pointer is healthy for the next game which is two days from now. Just DL him now, get a body up and move on... except that the game is starting soon, Vegas is not next door, and Sandy likely didn't think of this last night.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 02:44 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

From Healey of Newsday: Yoenis Cespedes has been playing hurt, Mickey Callaway said. His right hamstring issue has affected mobility and cost the Mets on defense the past couple of days. Hip to quad to hamstring. May he still be mobile by next week. Healey issues correction: Yoenis Cespedes has been playing hurt, Mickey Callaway said. His right QUAD** issue has affected mobility and cost the Mets on defense the past couple of days. (**fixed body part)

41Forever May 09 2018 03:00 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

bmfc1 wrote: [tweet]https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/status/994223468421025793[/tweet] So they're playing a man short in the event that The Pointer is healthy for the next game which is two days from now. Just DL him now, get a body up and move on... except that the game is starting soon, Vegas is not next door, and Sandy likely didn't think of this last night. There are some who would say that a clean bill of health and return to the roster would be bad news.

Centerfield May 09 2018 03:58 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

From Healey of Newsday: Yoenis Cespedes has been playing hurt, Mickey Callaway said. His right hamstring issue has affected mobility and cost the Mets on defense the past couple of days. Hip to quad to hamstring. May he still be mobile by next week. Healey issues correction: Yoenis Cespedes has been playing hurt, Mickey Callaway said. His right QUAD** issue has affected mobility and cost the Mets on defense the past couple of days. (**fixed body part) I think this makes all the sense in the world. Rest Cespedes. We can't risk a long term injury. And play Nimmo. Was starting to think everyone on the team would have to get swallowed in lava before he saw another start.

Ceetar May 09 2018 03:59 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Frayed Knot wrote: bmfc1 wrote: do the players have a choice to go back to New York so they can have two nights in their own bed (or a favored bed) rather two nights at the Hampton Inn or do they have to stay together? I suspect they're required to travel together but, once in Philly, I doubt there's anyone stopping them from either renting a car or having the WAG pick them up and drive up the NJT for a day and a half before turning back around. iow, I think MLB has put their 'bed check' days behind them. But if one of them wanted to fly directly to NYC he'd probably need permission and a good reason behind it, and then he'd have to pay for it himself. I think Harvey has proved they aren't required to travel together. I don't know what typical offday protocol is on road cities. Do they have workouts?cages?etc? Phillies are playing at 1 though, so probably not. Plus they do have to be at the park at like..9? on Friday so unless they're a guy with a party Wednesday night in NYC they're probably just going to Philly.

bmfc1 May 09 2018 04:10 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

bmfc1 wrote: Also: Blevins is on baby watch so the Mets might be without their only bullpen lefthander for a few days. [tweet]https://twitter.com/TimBritton/status/994247376054480896[/tweet] Was something in the air last August?

G-Fafif May 09 2018 04:15 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

bmfc1 wrote: [tweet]https://twitter.com/TimBritton/status/994247376054480896[/tweet] Was something in the air last August? Bruce must have been extra excited to be traded to the Indians.

Centerfield May 09 2018 04:19 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

bmfc1 wrote: bmfc1 wrote: Also: Blevins is on baby watch so the Mets might be without their only bullpen lefthander for a few days. [tweet]https://twitter.com/TimBritton/status/994247376054480896[/tweet] Was something in the air last August? The entire series? Is that what players are doing now?

Edgy MD May 09 2018 04:32 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Three days is pretty standard. I'm excited to get more Nimgares, and to have Francessa back on the air to share his well reasoned and healthy thoughts on paternity leave.

A Boy Named Seo May 09 2018 04:34 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

I don't know. How many games did Murph miss and everyone lost their shit?

bmfc1 May 09 2018 04:42 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Oh Mickey, you F'd up real bad.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 04:45 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

In the top of the first, no runs, no hits and one clerical error.

Centerfield May 09 2018 04:47 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

bmfc1 wrote: Oh Mickey, you F'd up real bad. What happened?

bmfc1 May 09 2018 04:48 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

[tweet:1alp5rdk]https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/status/994257190897750022[/tweet:1alp5rdk]

Edgy MD May 09 2018 04:49 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Batting out of order?

Centerfield May 09 2018 04:50 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Is this for real? I don't even know where to start.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 04:50 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Centerfield wrote: Is this for real? I don't even know where to start. Which means you, too, can manage the Mets!

Edgy MD May 09 2018 04:51 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Wheeler succeeds in not digging a first-inning holio!

Nymr83 May 09 2018 04:53 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Fire Callaway, the bench coach, or anyone involved with that lineup card. LOLMETS

Methead May 09 2018 04:56 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Breathtaking.

Nymr83 May 09 2018 05:00 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Friend told me Bruce just got skipped? What the fuck is going on here????

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:06 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Clarification: Bruce was supposed to bat third, which is why Gonzalez, the fifth batter, led off the second. Bruce was apparenlty called out; Cabrera's double stands.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:08 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

BUT WAIT! They took Cabrera's double away and mark him 0-for-0 in the first; Bruce is 0-for-1.

Methead May 09 2018 05:09 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

I'm watching the rest of this game under protest.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:12 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

The order apparently starts with Nimmo and Cabrera. Stand by for where Bruce and Flores bat.

Edgy MD May 09 2018 05:13 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Nymr83 wrote: Friend told me Bruce just got skipped? What the fuck is going on here???? He was called out for having a baby. Hey, fantastic relay throw by the second baseman there. Who are you? Bernard Gilkey?

Benjamin Grimm May 09 2018 05:13 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

This is confusing. What was the sequence of events? This is what MLB's GameDay says: Brandon Nimmo called out on strikes. 1 out Wilmer Flores strikes out swinging. 2 out Game advisory Jay Bruce batted out of order Jay Bruce grounds out to catcher Tony Cruz. 3 out The lineup says Nimmo, Flores, Cabrera, Bruce. So Bruce batted before Cabrera did? And then Cabrera doubled? But if Cabrera incorrectly batted after Bruce, why did he even come to the plate? Bruce's groundout would have been the third out.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:14 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Flores bats third. Bruce, presumably, bats fourth...so why was he and not Cabrera out? Ah, screw it. We have a run.

Edgy MD May 09 2018 05:15 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

The lineup was wrong. Bruce never came up. It gets scored a putout for the catcher.

Frayed Knot May 09 2018 05:15 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

"THIS WHOLE GAME IS OUT OF ORDER!!" [fimg=400]https://brightgoldenhaze.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/pacino-review.jpg[/fimg]

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:16 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

G-Fafif wrote: Flores second, Conforto seventh. Worth a try. No wonder Flores batting second looked so odd. He wasn't supposed to be there.

41Forever May 09 2018 05:16 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Nimmo makes good things happen.

Benjamin Grimm May 09 2018 05:17 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

ESPN explains: A potential first-inning rally ended prematurely for the New York Mets, who batted out of order Wednesday after a discrepancy in lineup cards. After Wilmer Flores struck out for the second out of the inning, Asdrubal Cabrera reached on a ground-rule double that bounced into the stands in left field. Cincinnati Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman immediately approached plate umpire Gabe Morales with his lineup card. After a brief exchange, Morales ruled Jay Bruce, the next batter in the Mets' lineup, out automatically to end the inning. Cabrera was still credited with a double in the scorebook, while Bruce officially was ruled out as 2-unassisted. In the lineup card posted publicly, Flores was batting second with Cabrera batting third. But in the original lineup card presented to Riggleman, Cabrera was batting second, followed by Flores. According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Brewers were the last team to bat out of order, doing so in the first inning on July 4, 2016 against the Nationals. So Bruce didn't actually ground out to the catcher. He was called out, and since someone has to get credited with the putout, it was the catcher. GameDay incorrectly interpreted it as a groundout.

Frayed Knot May 09 2018 05:20 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 09 2018 05:23 PM

Benjamin Grimm wrote: This is confusing. What was the sequence of events? Nimmo K'd Flores K'd Cabrera doubled ... but that brought Riggleman out of the dugout The part that is new to me is that apparently the NEXT batter is the one who gets called out, so the second inning starts not with the 4th hitter (Bruce) but the 5th batter (Gonzalez) To further confuse things, Cabrera's AB is treated as if it never happened meaning he gets credit for neither his double nor even an AB, and yet he doesn't get charged for the out either.

Frayed Knot May 09 2018 05:22 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Benjamin Grimm wrote: So Bruce didn't actually ground out to the catcher ... No, Rosario did that later when it was 2nd & 3rd w/2 outs. This is a team that knows when to time their 10 foot groundouts.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:23 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

This stuff happens to somebody somewhere every couple of years. It's happened in Mets games in 1967 (to the Pirates), 1977 (to the Mets against the Padres), 1995 (to the Expos) and 2008 (to the Reds). Now 2018 to the Mets. Or, if you like, ONLY THE METS COULD DO THIS.

Edgy MD May 09 2018 05:23 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Basically, when dudes bat out of order, historically, the opposing manager waits until something bad happens, such as Cabrera's double, before signaling to the umpiring crew. Personally, I think that's pretty butt. Bruce was batting in the correct spot and he gets scrod. Call it on Flores or don't call it at all.

d'Kong76 May 09 2018 05:25 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

I wonder aloud if that's the first time the Mets have batted out of order. (I typed this and hit preview and see G-Fafif is three steps ahead of me)

Lefty Specialist May 09 2018 05:29 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Or the shorter version, lolMets.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:29 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Per Retrosheet, June 27, 1967: The Pirates were playing at Shea Stadium. In the top of the first, they sent six batters to the plate. Maury Wills and Manny Mota both singled and moved up on a wild pitch. Roberto Clemente grounded out, driving in Wills and Donn Clendenon also grounded with Mota remaining at third. After Bill Mazeroski walked, Gene Alley came to the plate and grounded out to the pitcher. Alley batted ahead of Jose Pagan, the proper batter, but since he made an out the Mets said nothing. In the third inning, Mota reached on his second bunt hit of the game and Clemente was called out on strikes. Both Clendenon and Mazeroski singled to left with Mota scoring on the latter's safety. Alley again batted out of turn and hit into a force play at second moving Clendenon to third. After Pagan hit a 2-RBI double, the proper batter, Jim Pagliaroni, was called out. Pagan's plate appearance was eliminated, along with the two runs. The Mets were leading at the time by the final score of 5-2.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:29 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

April 29, 1977: In a game in San Diego, the Mets batted out of order through the whole game. The lineup featured Roy Staiger batting sixth, John Stearns seventh and Bud Harrelson eighth. This was a change from recent games when Stearns was sixth and Staiger seventh and the two batted this way four times in a row. In the first inning, Stearns hit into an inning-ending double play. Staiger made an out and Harrelson singled in the second (both batting out of turn). Stearns led off the fourth with a home run but the Padres said nothing. Both Staiger and Harrelson made outs, again out of order. In the fifth, Stearns and Staiger were both out but Harrelson started the sixth by reaching on an infield error. With two out in the seventh, Stearns walked and Staiger singled him to third. However, the Padres finally spoke up and the umpires incorrectly declared Staiger out instead of Harrelson, who led off the eighth inning. Even with all the batting changes, the Mets won the game, 9-2.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:30 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

May 2, 1995: The Mets game in Montreal produced a comedy of errors. This was the first home game of the season for Montreal and their sixth overall. There were substitute umpires working major league games to start this season since the regular arbiters were locked out by the owners. When Luis Aquino and Cliff Floyd entered the game in the top of the sixth, the home plate umpire, Don January, incorrectly decided that Aquino was batting fifth and Floyd ninth. When Floyd came to bat in the #5 slot, Mets' manager Dallas Green told January that the Expos were batting out of order. Expos manager Felipe Alou claimed he had Floyd fifth and Aquino ninth and that January made the mistake. Alou was ejected. January then allowed Floyd to bat and ground out, despite knowing that he was not the proper batter. Then January called Aquino out for not batting in order and sent the runner back (that, at least, was the right call.) After calling Aquino out, the next batter should be the one in the sixth spot, Sean Berry. However, January decided that Aquino should bat now. He singled to left and then Berry ended the inning with a ground out. Thus, Aquino had two at bats in one time through the batting order. Despite this confusion the Expos won, 9-6.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 05:30 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

May 11, 2008: In the top of the ninth, after a double switch, the Reds batted out of order when David Ross hit in Corey Patterson's spot. Ross flew out to right and then Mets Manager Willie Randolph told the umpires about the issue. Patterson was called out instead of Ross and Ross batted again and singled. Randolph should have taken the out and kept quiet.

41Forever May 09 2018 05:43 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

I see Rosario's wearing the face shield on his batting helmet now, too. More and more players doing that. I suspect in a year or two it will be mandated, or at least mandated for new players.

Gwreck May 09 2018 05:43 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

So, did the umpires’ card actually have Nimmo-Cabrera-Flores-Bruce? Flores bats out of turn (skipping Cabrera). No appeal, so his turn is legalized and next batter after him on the umpires’ card (Bruce) is supposed to bat. And since Bruce then doesn’t, he’s the batter called out?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 09 2018 05:55 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Hey, nice start for Wheeler, who's finally started throwing MOAR FASSBALL. Who knew all it would take would be a half-decade and the stud when he arrived getting DFAed/traded?

Edgy MD May 09 2018 05:59 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

That would wake me up.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 09 2018 06:09 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Walk on a 3-2 change, bunt single... this inning is starting to feel like one of those innings.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 09 2018 06:10 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

And there's the first run.

Benjamin Grimm May 09 2018 06:13 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Not a good sign that the Mets have to struggle so much to beat a team like the Reds, who have an adjective of "lowly".

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 09 2018 06:15 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Pound the zone, man. Make them earn it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 09 2018 06:19 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

nice job to get outta one of those too

Lefty Specialist May 09 2018 06:32 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Not a good sign that the Mets have to struggle so much to beat a team like the Reds, who have an adjective of "lowly". Conversely, the Reds were probably happy to play somebody who's as bad as they are right now.

Edgy MD May 09 2018 06:34 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Leadoff walk for Nimmo is WHERE IT'S AT!

Lefty Specialist May 09 2018 06:40 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Fumft. Time for the bullpen to give up a cheap run.

Edgy MD May 09 2018 06:42 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Is Céssie available to pinch-hit?

d'Kong76 May 09 2018 06:47 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Let's score some runs NOW!!!

G-Fafif May 09 2018 06:51 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Yo on deck.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 06:52 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

But Yo won't bat...yet.

Edgy MD May 09 2018 07:06 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

So, Robles and Blevvie are both unavailable?

bmfc1 May 09 2018 07:08 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Well, we always had April.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 09 2018 07:08 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Jesus H

G-Fafif May 09 2018 07:09 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

That certainly rates an "ah, fuck." Ah, fuck.

d'Kong76 May 09 2018 07:09 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Ladies and Germs, your 2018 4th place Mets...

Edgy MD May 09 2018 07:10 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Buck it the putz.

Benjamin Grimm May 09 2018 07:10 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Reds take two out of three. This is seeming less and less like it will be a championship season.

HahnSolo May 09 2018 07:12 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Ramos is a disaster.

bmfc1 May 09 2018 07:14 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

After Sunday, the players talked about how much they were looking forward to playing in a hitter's ballpark. That lasted exactly one game. Perhaps you need real hitters to take advantage of a hitter's ballpark.

G-Fafif May 09 2018 07:15 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

bmfc1 wrote: After Sunday, the players talked about how much they were looking forward to playing in a hitter's ballpark. That lasted exactly one game. Perhaps you need real hitters to take advantage of a hitter's ballpark. Can a ballpark with the Mets in it truly be considered a hitter's ballpark?

bmfc1 May 09 2018 07:16 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

G-Fafif wrote: bmfc1 wrote: After Sunday, the players talked about how much they were looking forward to playing in a hitter's ballpark. That lasted exactly one game. Perhaps you need real hitters to take advantage of a hitter's ballpark. Can a ballpark with the Mets in it truly be considered a hitter's ballpark? They don't even make a sound.

Nymr83 May 09 2018 07:18 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Ramos blows bhmc

Fman99 May 09 2018 07:33 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Centerfield wrote: Is this for real? I don't even know where to start. For fuck's sake. Really glad I didn't wait to watch the SNY replay, knowing this was going to happen.

Lefty Specialist May 09 2018 07:58 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

This game now available for Hindenburg voting.

Frayed Knot May 09 2018 08:01 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

bmfc1 wrote: After Sunday, the players talked about how much they were looking forward to playing in a hitter's ballpark. That lasted exactly one game. Really it lasted half a game because, after scoring in each of the first five innings on Monday [1, 1, 3, 1, 1], they were shut-out for the rest of that game and in 20 of the next 22 innings while scoring a total of 3 runs in those two isolated frames. We can blame the starters, or the bullpen, or Mickey and today's lineup snafu all we want, but when the bats put up 2 runs or fewer in 7 of the last 9 games, a 1-8 stretch is about what you can expect.

Centerfield May 09 2018 08:46 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Frayed Knot wrote: bmfc1 wrote: After Sunday, the players talked about how much they were looking forward to playing in a hitter's ballpark. That lasted exactly one game. Really it lasted half a game because, after scoring in each of the first five innings on Monday [1, 1, 3, 1, 1], they were shut-out for the rest of that game and in 20 of the next 22 innings while scoring a total of 3 runs in those two isolated frames. We can blame the starters, or the bullpen, or Mickey and today's lineup snafu all we want, but when the bats put up 2 runs or fewer in 7 of the last 9 games, a 1-8 stretch is about what you can expect. Which is to be expected when you don't improve your team in the off-season. Last year, the Mets finished 19th in runs scored. This year, after failing to make acquisitions to improve the offense, the Mets are (big surprise coming up here)....19th in runs scored.

Ashie62 May 09 2018 10:26 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

We are in 4th place

Lefty Specialist May 09 2018 10:54 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

At this rate they’ll give the Marlins a run for their money.

Benjamin Grimm May 10 2018 01:58 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch

Cast your vote!

Benjamin Grimm May 24 2018 02:09 PM Re: IGT 5/9/18 - Mets @ Reds - 12:35 First Pitch