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IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

bmfc1 May 16 2021 06:31 PM Edited 6 time(s), most recently on May 17 2021 02:31 PM

The Mets begin a 3 game series against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta. Taijuan Walker (RHP) will face Max Fried (LHP). Game time is 7:10, not 7:20 as it will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, to accommodate ESPN. https://www.mlb.com/gameday/mets-vs-braves/2021/05/17/634063#game_state=preview,lock_state=preview,game_tab=,game=634063 https://www.espn.com/mlb/preview/_/id/401227667 Weather: https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/weather.php Odds: Money Line: ATL-125 NYM +115, O/U: 8, LINE: Braves - 1.5 Game Notes: Mets: https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/mlb/kr2koavsefbvzyiopzxl.pdf Braves: https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/mlb/n0jumdeiowhzvtn8op7u.pdf Lineups: METS: 1. Francisco Lindor (S) SS 2. Pete Alonso (R) 1B 3. Dominic Smith (L) LF 4. Kevin Pillar (R) RF 5. Jonathan Villar (S) 3B 6. Jose Peraza (R) 2B 7. Tomas Nido (R) C 8. Taijuan Walker (R) P 9. Johneshwy Fargas (R) CF BRAVES: 1. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) RF 2. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B 3. Marcell Ozuna (R) LF 4. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B 5. Dansby Swanson (R) SS 6. Austin Riley (R) 3B 7. Guillermo Heredia (R) CF 8. Jeff Mathis (R) C 9. Max Fried (L) P

Ceetar May 17 2021 11:54 AM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

split squad game i see.

MFS62 May 17 2021 12:17 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

That lineup has a late 70's level of ineptitude to it. You want to watch maybe two (maximum three) guys in the lineup, then you go get another beer and something to eat because you won't miss anything. Later

bmfc1 May 17 2021 03:30 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

=MFS62 post_id=64448 time=1621275427 user_id=60] That lineup has a late 70's level of ineptitude to it.

This was written based on my predicted lineup but I'm pretty sure that you won't change that assessment now after seeing the real lineup.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 03:34 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

So is Fargas that good a defensive CF or do they just prefer Pillar's arm in RF?

G-Fafif May 17 2021 03:39 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Khalil Lee was hoping seniority meant something.

Ceetar May 17 2021 04:30 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

juh-NESH-wee

bmfc1 May 17 2021 04:33 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

If you think that McCann sucks, and he does, then you will agree with this column: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/james-mccanns-awful-start/ [BLOCKQUOTE]I'm not going to complicate this: pitchers aren't really attacking him that differently...The struggles feel more like McCann's problem as opposed to something the opposition is doing to him. ... He doesn't have a strong enough track record to believe he has a good chance to come out of this with time and the already fragile plate skills paired with the sharp groundball increase don't bode well for a return to anything resembling 2019-20. [/BLOCKQUOTE]

LWFS May 17 2021 05:40 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

BUNT, FARGAS, BUNT

Edgy MD May 17 2021 05:44 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Breaking ball in the dirt = Lindor's favorite pitch.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 05:51 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Yeah, I'm a little more worried about whether Lindor is ever going to do something other than K or pop up than I am about McCann

LWFS May 17 2021 05:54 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Tie One is HANDLING the most dangerous hitter in the league so far.

LWFS May 17 2021 05:57 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Aaaaaaaand apparently HE'S hurt/sick now, too.

ashie62 May 17 2021 06:09 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

The title of this thread just begged for another injury.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 06:19 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Chili Davis was lucky to get out in one piece.

LWFS May 17 2021 06:22 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

BUNT, FARGAS, BUNT

Edgy MD May 17 2021 06:23 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Wonder who the last Met reliever to reach base was. And why does Fargas come out swinging after the relief pitcher just walked.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 06:25 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

=LWFS post_id=64482 time=1621297357 user_id=84]BUNT, FARGAS, BUNT

My brother.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 06:26 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Weak pop up, K, weak grounder IOW: a typical day at the office for Francisco Lindor

Fman99 May 17 2021 06:32 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

The thread title is just missing some punctuation. Like, "No! More Injuries!"

Edgy MD May 17 2021 06:39 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Swinging 3-0, Smitty? C'mon.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 06:39 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

3-0 Dom? Really?

LWFS May 17 2021 06:42 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

You can make the argument that Kevin Pillar has been the best Mets hitter this past month, as Ronnie says... and that is a sad, sad argument.

The Hot Corner May 17 2021 06:43 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Things are getting so bad, I found myself afraid that Pillar would hurt himself running out his double.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 06:45 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Rooting for a wild pitch am I.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 06:49 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

The heart of the order: 4. Our reserve centerfielder, 5. Our second reserve middle infielder, 6. Our third reserve middle infielder. The weird part is that they're more or less the right guys to put up there.

Fman99 May 17 2021 06:51 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

How does every fucking opponent with an ERA of 6+ put this lineup into Operation Shutdown? I'm about to throw a fit.

LWFS May 17 2021 06:53 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

=Fman99 post_id=64493 time=1621299119 user_id=86] How does every fucking opponent with an ERA of 6+ put this lineup into Operation Shutdown? I'm about to throw a fit.

In all fairness, Max Fried is not no-name-quad-A quality. He's been lights out since a brief IL stint.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 06:56 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

One more batter to get and I don't want to jinx nuttin', but we've had good Reid-Foley so far this evening. And good Reid-Foley is a good thing.

LWFS May 17 2021 06:58 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Three good innings of Good Reid-Foley, as it turns out, which means a lot more than squat.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:01 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Neato is a big vecro strap adjustor between pitches. And a leadoff double!

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 07:02 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

=Fman99 post_id=64493 time=1621299119 user_id=86] How does every fucking opponent with an ERA of 6+ put this lineup into Operation Shutdown? I'm about to throw a fit.

This wouldn't be happening if Francisco Lindor was alive.

The Hot Corner May 17 2021 07:03 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Lead off double by Nido. McCann pinch-hitting for Reid-Foley. At least he can't ground into a double play in this situation.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 07:03 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

And now we're freed from Max

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:05 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

So, do you bunt here? I not only want to bunt, but I'm ready to send Stro' out there to pinch-run.

Fman99 May 17 2021 07:07 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

I want James McCann leaning into every pitch, like Rudy from Bad News Bears.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:07 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Yeah, Ronnie's right. Lee should be running the bases here.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:08 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

=Fman99 post_id=64502 time=1621300036 user_id=86] I want James McCann leaning into every pitch, like Rudy from Bad News Bears.

Leaned into that one.

kcmets May 17 2021 07:09 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

McCann! No, really!

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:09 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

We have a competent bunter in captivity!

bmfc1 May 17 2021 07:09 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

If you think that McCann sucks, and he does, then you will agree with this column: https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/james-mccanns-awful-start/ [BLOCKQUOTE]I'm not going to complicate this: pitchers aren't really attacking him that differently...The struggles feel more like McCann's problem as opposed to something the opposition is doing to him. ... He doesn't have a strong enough track record to believe he has a good chance to come out of this with time and the already fragile plate skills paired with the sharp groundball increase don't bode well for a return to anything resembling 2019-20. [/BLOCKQUOTE] McCann says, "Bite me, Fangraphs!"

Fman99 May 17 2021 07:09 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Holy fuck?! McCann is alive?

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 07:09 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Bringing the infield in could jack Lindor up to a .230 hitter

The Hot Corner May 17 2021 07:10 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Who was that guy that hit that RBI double? I swear, it looked like McCann. My eyes must be playing tricks on me.

The Hot Corner May 17 2021 07:12 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Lindor works a walk. Need a good at bat here by Alonso.

The Hot Corner May 17 2021 07:15 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Nice stolen base by Lindor. removes the possibility of a DP.

bmfc1 May 17 2021 07:17 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Dammit, Pete.

The Hot Corner May 17 2021 07:17 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Alas, Pete goes down swinging. ow, walking Dom to pitch to Pillar. Fine with me.

bmfc1 May 17 2021 07:18 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/StevenACohen2/status/1394459024859480067[/TWEET]

LWFS May 17 2021 07:18 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

The Hot Corner wrote: Alas, Pete goes down swinging. ow, walking Dom to pitch to Pillar. Fine with me. SHHH, THEY DON'T KNOW HE'S THE BEST OF US

kcmets May 17 2021 07:20 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Holy fuck, Pillar down and bleeding bad.

Johnny Lunchbucket May 17 2021 07:20 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Ew

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:21 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Wow.

Fman99 May 17 2021 07:22 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Yikes that was awful

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 07:23 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

'Game delayed to clean up blood' is not a phrase you want to hear.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:23 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

What kind of craziness is it that you want to take your pitcher out and you're not allowed to?

kcmets May 17 2021 07:26 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Edgy MD wrote: What kind of craziness is it that you want to take your pitcher out and you're not allowed to? Commish-crazy.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:31 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

I haven't seen a pall thrown over a game like this since the Beltran/Cameron collision.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 07:40 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Nice no-fuss inning by Jay O. Reese

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:42 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/StevenACohen2/status/1394459024859480067[/TWEET] The guy is worth $14 billion and he punctuates like a second-grader.

Johnny Lunchbucket May 17 2021 07:43 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Great job not tempting fate with the thread title. 🩺🤕🩸

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 07:44 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

You can't stop Tomas Nido, you can only hope to contain him.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:46 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Joliet Jake Hager gets "Can't Turn You Loose" from the Braves organist.

Johnny Lunchbucket May 17 2021 07:47 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Fargas takes advantage of a right fielder wearing clown shoes

bmfc1 May 17 2021 07:47 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: Great job not tempting fate with the thread title. 🩺🤕🩸 It was more of a plea than a prediction. It won't be repeated.

kcmets May 17 2021 07:47 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Fargasiness!

Edgy MD May 17 2021 07:48 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Johneshwy is 26 1/2 but he looks 19. But what kind of scoring makes that a double?

Johnny Lunchbucket May 17 2021 07:48 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Lindor looking like he's wearing wrestling boots

Fman99 May 17 2021 07:49 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

First big league knock for JohnnyIsWhy !

Johnny Lunchbucket May 17 2021 08:02 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

C'mon May, get your shit together

Fman99 May 17 2021 08:05 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

I have nervous here.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 08:05 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

No medical updates?

The Hot Corner May 17 2021 08:10 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

May certainly wasn't fooling any of the Braves hitters. He escapes with 2 hard hit at 'em balls.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 08:11 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

May took some hard knocks that inning, but survived mostly OK

Gwreck May 17 2021 08:13 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Edgy MD wrote: I haven't seen a pall thrown over a game like this since the Beltran/Cameron collision. There was a game at the end of the 2006 regular season in which Nick Johnson of the Nationals broke his femur in a collision while trying to catch a ball in short right field. They turned off the scoreboard animations/between inning music for the rest of the game.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 08:14 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

I remember. Meanwhile, we're four batters away from the pitcher, and only Mazeika on the bench.

Fman99 May 17 2021 08:18 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

I'm barely alive/awake here. Damn these four hour games.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 08:20 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Edwin's got a tall task in front of him. 1-2-3 in the order

Edgy MD May 17 2021 08:21 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Frayed Knot wrote: Edwin's got a tall task in front of him. 1-2-3 in the order I saw those first three batters and it really seemed like the Mets were going to be up against it.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 08:22 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Edgy MD wrote: Johneshwy is 26 1/2 but he looks 19. But what kind of scoring makes that a double? Bad bounce took it past Acuna. Right call IMO

Edgy MD May 17 2021 08:24 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

I apologize to Smitty for criticizing him earlier for swinging 3-0. Acuña swinging 2-0 there was indefensible.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 08:24 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Frayed Knot wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Johneshwy is 26 1/2 but he looks 19. But what kind of scoring makes that a double? Bad bounce took it past Acuna. Right call IMO I missed the bad hop.

Johnny Lunchbucket May 17 2021 08:25 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Yay.... mets

Edgy MD May 17 2021 08:25 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

God bless the Braves for swinging when Diaz isn't finding the plate.

kcmets May 17 2021 08:26 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Nice, first place secured for another day.

Edgy MD May 17 2021 08:27 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Edgy MD wrote: What kind of craziness is it that you want to take your pitcher out and you're not allowed to? Commish-crazy. Ump: Where are you going? Manager: To get my pitcher. Ump: You can't. Manager: Waddaya mean, I can't? Ump: New rules. Manager: New rules say I can't take out a pitcher I don't want in the game? Ump: Don't complain to me. I'm not the commissioner. But if I don't enforce the rules, my ass is in the jackpot. Pitcher: Skip, what's the problem? Manager: Well, frankly, I'm trying to get you out of the game, but this guy won't let me. Pitcher: The umpire? Manager: Yup. Pitcher: What a fucking asshole. Ump: YOU'RE OUTTA HERE!! Manager: Have a nice day.

Frayed Knot May 17 2021 08:27 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Edgy MD wrote: Acuña swinging 2-0 there was indefensible. It's not like he was hitting in front of the zMVP as the tying run or anything ... oh wait! And then the next two go down on first pitches.

Fman99 May 17 2021 08:28 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Boooooks!

LWFS May 17 2021 08:32 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Edgy MD wrote: I haven't seen a pall thrown over a game like this since the Beltran/Cameron collision. There was a game at the end of the 2006 regular season in which Nick Johnson of the Nationals broke his femur in a collision while trying to catch a ball in short right field. They turned off the scoreboard animations/between inning music for the rest of the game. Meanwhile. Tim Healey wrote: Truist Park is rocking a dance cam during this delay

Edgy MD May 17 2021 08:34 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

So seriously, no injury updoots from CBS or SNY?

G-Fafif May 17 2021 08:57 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

[tweet]https://twitter.com/timbritton/status/1394485988060241922[/tweet]

G-Fafif May 17 2021 09:37 PM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

[tweet]https://twitter.com/kpillar4/status/1394494840851812352[/tweet]

MFS62 May 18 2021 05:20 AM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

Three good innings of Good Reid-Foley, as it turns out, which means a lot more than squat. Can he be this generation's Terry Leach, coming out of the bullpen to become their most effective starter? We won't know unless he gets some fucking starts. He's already gone four innings. Why use an "opener?" Start him and stretch him out as long as he can go, and then bring in the more competent members of the bullpen to finish the game. But then, there I go trying to be logical again. I gotta' stop doing that. Later

Edgy MD May 18 2021 07:49 AM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

[FIMG=450]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1o7629XsAIPjTP?format=jpg&name=900x900[/FIMG]

G-Fafif May 18 2021 08:07 AM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

From Mets PR: The New York Mets have announced the following update regarding outfielder Kevin Pillar. After being hit by a pitch in the top of the seventh inning last night, Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures. He will be meeting with a facial specialist in Atlanta to determine next steps.

Edgy MD May 18 2021 09:08 AM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

I thought it caught his temple as he was turning away, and then continued into his nose sideways, but it seems to have slammed into his beak unimpeded.

Benjamin Grimm May 19 2021 05:56 AM Re: IGT 5/17/2021, NYM @ ATL: No More Injuries!

http://potg.ultimatemets.com/images/schaefer39.jpg> Cast your vote!