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IGT: Mets @ Phils 5/11 + IGT Mojo

Johnny Dickshot May 11 2006 07:33 AM

In light of my eerie prediction yesterday, I'd like to keep my IGT Mojo going, and in light of Willets' contention recently that he was "bad luck" when starting IGTs propose we do a stupid thing and reserve the first post in a game-thread to the same author, consecutively, for as long as the team wins the game(s) they start. Authors may start their game thread no earlier than Midnight of the official Game Day and no later than first pitch, obviously. They also should designate a Mojo replacement author in the event: a) The winning streak ends and/or b) The author for whatever reason is unable to perform thread-starting duties for the following day's game thread. I bring up option B because although I'm CAHNfident we have a Magic Winning Streak going, I may be placed on the physically unable to perform list very soon. So in the event the streak ends (unlikely) and/or we win and I haven't started a game thread for the next day that morning, I designate Rockin' Doc to be my Mojo Replacement Officer/successor. Goit it? At the end of the year we'll be able to tell which of us is to blame or credit for the year we had and enable further denial over what really happened. Sounds good? Oh, LGM!

Edgy DC May 11 2006 07:52 AM

No game specific performance demands for this one?

Johnny Dickshot May 11 2006 08:05 AM

I don't wanna get into that. I had a strong feeling yesterday. Suffice it to say I'm CAHNfident of a win tonighht

abogdan May 11 2006 12:34 PM

I'm assuming that someone will, of course, be keeping track of all IGT thread starter records. That way we know who to go to in the middle of a losing streak.

Centerfield May 11 2006 12:39 PM

I'm confused. So two weeks from now, when the winning streak is over, does that mean Rockin Doc has to start the next IGT?

Nymr83 May 11 2006 12:46 PM

i think after a loss we should just let whoever wants to start it (and has something to say other than "woohoo i started it") do so. i like the idea of staying with the same person after a win though.

Elster88 May 11 2006 01:26 PM

It's a cute idea, but silly. Let's do it. "Cute, but silly" = CPF motto?

Centerfield May 11 2006 01:28 PM

Nymr83 wrote: i think after a loss we should just let whoever wants to start it (and has something to say other than "woohoo i started it") do so. i like the idea of staying with the same person after a win though. I like NewYorkMayoR's idea. A loss wipes the slate clean and it's anyone's game.

metirish May 11 2006 01:44 PM

It's supposed to rain very heavy in NY tonight, any word on Philly, rain + Traschel = a long night.

KC May 11 2006 01:47 PM

MFS posted in some thread here that it's gonna rain cats and dogs.

Edgy DC May 11 2006 01:58 PM

I see Eager Elmos starting threads five minutes after the previous game ends. As opposed to me who started the IGT for Game one sometime in Novemeber.

old original jb May 11 2006 02:04 PM

The SBS greatly approves of this new practice, but urges, nay implores, threadstarters not to overexpress their CAHNfidence in any IGT. "The SBS--We're Really Very Rational in Real Life"

Gwreck May 11 2006 02:26 PM

="abogdan"]I'm assuming that someone will, of course, be keeping track of all IGT thread starter records. That way we know who to go to in the middle of a losing streak. Wasn't before, but I'm really bored today. Currently leading our standings is KC... IGT Starter W L PCT KC 3 0 1.000 A Boy Named Seo 1 0 1.000 Edgy DC 1 0 1.000 Johnny Dickshot 1 0 1.000 OlerudOwned 1 0 1.000 Rotblatt 1 0 1.000 Gwreck 8 1 .888 Elster88 2 1 .667 Metirish 1 1 .500 mlbaseballtalk 1 1 .500 nymr83 1 1 .500 SteveJRogers 1 1 .500 abogdan 0 1 .000 duan 0 1 .000 ScarletKnight41 0 1 .000 WilletsPoint 0 2 .000

Edgy DC May 11 2006 02:27 PM

Gwreck is aggresive, but has the game to back it up.

Willets Point May 11 2006 02:29 PM

I SUCK!!!

Gwreck May 11 2006 02:29 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Gwreck is aggresive, but has the game to back it up. I was surprised that it was that many. Anyway, what with the new system (it's a good idea) I won't be posting for a while.

Willets Point May 11 2006 02:30 PM

First game after Johnny loses I want Gwreck in there.

Centerfield May 11 2006 02:31 PM

Starting IGT's, like the save rule, should take into account degree of difficulty. It's one thing to get fat on Florida/Nationals games. It's another to start a St. Louis IGT.

Centerfield May 11 2006 02:32 PM

Willets Point wrote: First game after Johnny loses I want Gwreck in there. Sure. Wear out your horse in May. Good job Wilie.

Willets Point May 11 2006 02:36 PM

Willets please, I don't go by the diminutive.

Gwreck May 11 2006 02:44 PM

Centerfield wrote: Starting IGT's, like the save rule, should take into account degree of difficulty. It's one thing to get fat on Florida/Nationals games. It's another to start a St. Louis IGT. Very true. Also, gotta consider whether it's a lot of Pedro/Glavine starts or "other pitchers" starts...

Rotblatt May 11 2006 02:45 PM

Willets Point wrote: First game after Johnny loses I want Gwreck in there. I disagree. We need more stats--who has the best record after a loss? That's the person who should be our designated stopper.

Gwreck May 11 2006 02:52 PM

Rotblatt wrote: ="Willets Point"]First game after Johnny loses I want Gwreck in there. I disagree. We need more stats--who has the best record after a loss? That's the person who should be our designated stopper. Sample size a little too small for meaningful statistics. I did notice that SteveJRogers declared a "must win series" against the Braves, started the IGT for the first game and victory followed. mlbaseballtalk also declared the start of a turnaround after a 2-game losing streak, started the IGT vs. the Giants (another victory).

metirish May 11 2006 02:54 PM

So what happens if the Mets win lets say 8 or 9 in a row, it would be abuse to just keep throwing Dickshot out there everyday.

soupcan May 11 2006 02:55 PM

Abuse him! Abuse him!

metirish May 11 2006 03:05 PM

Who's turn is it for the Brewers KTE?

ScarletKnight41 May 11 2006 03:10 PM

Gwreck is going to do the Brewers, as per his trade with me.

sharpie May 11 2006 05:35 PM

Cliff's debut in the #2 spot: Reyes ss Floyd lf Beltran cf Delgado 1b Wright 3b Nady rf Matsui 2b Castro c Trachsel p Rollins ss Utley 2b Abreu rf Burrell lf Howard 1b Rowand cf Bell 3b Fasano c G. Floyd p

Centerfield May 11 2006 05:45 PM

I don't get what Willie is thinking sometimes. Maybe he thinks the worst hitter in the lineup is supposed to hit #2. (I'm not implying that Floyd is the worst hitter in the lineup, but he's still on the interstate, and the choice to put him at #2 is puzzling.)

Gwreck May 11 2006 05:54 PM

Perhaps the idea is that if Floyd hits #2, he'll get better pitches to hit, with Beltran, Delgado and Wright behind him? It's certainly more imagination that we've seen Randolph have in a while, I think.

Gwreck May 11 2006 05:57 PM

Weather update: Looks like the game will be played but a rain delay looks likely. Strange that there'd be a night game when both teams are traveling after the game.

Willets Point May 11 2006 06:25 PM

I may get to Milwaukee before the Mets.

KC May 11 2006 06:30 PM

Did the picture avatars shrink again? Big bang-pow night tonight from the two hole.

Nymr83 May 11 2006 06:44 PM

Batting Floyd 2nd is a little weird but if its just for one night oh well who cares. I'd probably have put Matsui there for tonight as the most capable of bunting Reyes over if that ended up being necessary for some reason.

KC May 11 2006 06:48 PM

I'm not at the tv, but I think I heard from the other room that the tarp is still on?

Gwreck May 11 2006 06:59 PM

KC wrote: I'm not at the tv, but I think I heard from the other room that the tarp is still on? True. No rain falling though -- I don't understand. It's probably going to take at least 2 hours for the rain to get there, rain, and pass. No sense waiting for that.

Nymr83 May 11 2006 07:16 PM

The tarp has been rolled up and they are getting under way...

Zvon May 11 2006 07:29 PM

Thats been Gavin Floyds problem this season---control. Gets 2 outs and walks 3 to load em. Wright just misses a massive homer that goes foul.

Zvon May 11 2006 07:31 PM

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! best catch Ive seen this season! (live TV) Roland robs Nady. well,, maybe that diving catch by Chavez. Damn,,,he's bleeding

Gwreck May 11 2006 07:31 PM

Was Nady's ball going out? Howie Rose says "one of the best catches you'll see all year."

TransMonk May 11 2006 07:32 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 11 2006 07:33 PM

Great catch by Rowand robbing 2-3 runs off the bat off Nady.

Zvon May 11 2006 07:32 PM

bleeding badley from the nose too. He hit that metal strip on the outfield wall. Wow---what a grab.

TransMonk May 11 2006 07:32 PM

Ball wouldn't have left the yard, but would have bounced off the wall.

Zvon May 11 2006 07:34 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 11 2006 07:35 PM

TransMonk wrote: Ball wouldn't have left the yard, but would have bounced off the wall. ...and Roland still would have bounced off the wall.(and hit that metal) Ball would have bounced straight back to center. Inside the park grand slam homer.

TransMonk May 11 2006 07:34 PM

Will be remembered as one of the best defensive plays of the year...good for him, hope he's not too banged up.

Zvon May 11 2006 07:38 PM

Trachsel retires Roland. the no hitter is intact

Zvon May 11 2006 07:39 PM

Homer by Chase Utley--- I blame myself.

TransMonk May 11 2006 07:41 PM

I blame Zambrano. What kind of name is Chase Utley anyway? Sounds like an insurance company. 1-0 Phils, bot 1.

Zvon May 11 2006 07:47 PM

TransMonk wrote: What kind of name is Chase Utley anyway? Sounds like an insurance company. lmao. Castro doubles past Burrell.

Zvon May 11 2006 07:49 PM

Burrell is just such an awful fielder (watch-now he robs a homer). Reyes 1st time up, he was swingin at shit again. Over the top of the low curve. Cant be doin that Jose.

Zvon May 11 2006 07:53 PM

Roland broke his nose on that catch. As soon as the pics of the catch come in Ill post em.

TransMonk May 11 2006 07:54 PM

Rowand broke his nose! That's taking one for the team. Why don't they make the padding bigger on the fence to cover up the metal bar that he hit his face on? This was bound to happen.

Zvon May 11 2006 07:58 PM

I just noticed Ive been calling him Roland. :\ Well, Rowands replacment triples off the right field wall on a ball that Nady should have played off the wall. That was either gone or off the top of the wall. Shouldnt have even tried to grab that.

Zvon May 11 2006 07:59 PM

TransMonk wrote: Rowand broke his nose! That's taking one for the team. Why don't they make the padding bigger on the fence to cover up the metal bar that he hit his face on? This was bound to happen. bet they do that now.

KC May 11 2006 07:59 PM

I was going to post the same thing, bet the padding gets upgraded next road trip. They didn't mention concusion or anything so ... not too bad.

TransMonk May 11 2006 08:10 PM

Floyd (Cliff) robbed of an infield single by the ump. Phillie announcers both said "huh!" in unison as they watched the replay. "I thought ties went to the runner, but the Phils will take it." We need to score some runs off this guy before it starts to rain.

Zvon May 11 2006 08:16 PM

Whew---Chase almost hits another......... NADY! you cant let em tag there! Rollins tags first to second after Cliffys great play holds him to a single.

Willets Point May 11 2006 08:26 PM

Trax, do some damage!

Zvon May 11 2006 08:28 PM

ugh! Bell robs Trax. Great play. (nice double by Matsui earlier)

Willets Point May 11 2006 08:28 PM

Poo!

Rockin' Doc May 11 2006 08:41 PM

JD - "I designate Rockin' Doc to be my Mojo Replacement Officer/successor." I'll try not to let you down. I've been working on my typing all spring and waiting for my chance. I was starting to feel like Jeff Keppinger, waiting for my shot at the big show.

TransMonk May 11 2006 08:44 PM

Willets Point wrote: I may get to Milwaukee before the Mets. Hey Willets, if you haven't left already, are you going to the pink bat game on Sunday? I'll be there.

metirish May 11 2006 08:49 PM

For fucks sake stop promoting the Woddie Johnson show .......Keith licking arse for what?

Willets Point May 11 2006 08:51 PM

TransMonk wrote: ="Willets Point"]I may get to Milwaukee before the Mets. Hey Willets, if you haven't left already, are you going to the pink bat game on Sunday? I'll be there. No I can't make it Sunday because I've got to catch my flight back Sunday afternoon - so no Pedro or pink bats for me. I'll be at Friday and Saturday's games.

Willets Point May 11 2006 08:51 PM

It's kind of fun watching phans trying to put rain ponchos on.

SteveJRogers May 11 2006 08:52 PM

I really have no idea what me or my other handle will be doing this weekend. Friday I'll be in enemy territory rooting for the A's, Saturday its a class all afternoon! and Sunday is Mommy day See you in St. Louie, Louie! Why am I talking when I don't read what people are talking about? RMPL!

Willets Point May 11 2006 08:54 PM

It's an official game. Shit.

TransMonk May 11 2006 08:55 PM

Willets Point wrote: No I can't make it Sunday because I've got to catch my flight back Sunday afternoon - so no Pedro or pink bats for me. I'll be at Friday and Saturday's games. Well, enjoy your time in beer town and have a fun trip.

Zvon May 11 2006 08:55 PM

The games official and--SHIT! it starts pouring--they roll out the tarp

TransMonk May 11 2006 08:56 PM

And God says, "I love the Phillies!" Rain begins pouring as the top of the 5th ends.

Willets Point May 11 2006 08:57 PM

Why does God hate the Mets?

Zvon May 11 2006 08:58 PM

Willets Point wrote: Why does God hate the Mets? No way! God is a huge Mets fan. This is the devils work.

Centerfield May 11 2006 08:59 PM

I think this game is over.

Nymr83 May 11 2006 09:02 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 11 2006 09:06 PM

edit- nevermind.

TheOldMole May 11 2006 09:04 PM

And the devil, as we know from "Damn Yankees." is a Yankee fan.

Rockin' Doc May 11 2006 09:07 PM

Centerfield - "I think this game is over." "Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

Zvon May 11 2006 09:08 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 11 2006 09:13 PM

crap--i cant delete it.

TransMonk May 11 2006 09:10 PM

It doesn't look so good, this may just be the beginning of the rain for the city of brotherly love.

Zvon May 11 2006 09:15 PM

TransMonk wrote: It doesn't look so good, this may just be the beginning of the rain for the city of brotherly love. they better wait a good two hours. Not like that b.s. in Pittsburg today. 90 minutes....thats a rip.

Zvon May 11 2006 09:22 PM

pics are coming in but no Rowand catch yet. This was a decent grab by Cliffy earlier.

Zvon May 11 2006 09:26 PM

The Utley homer......(that bastage)

metirish May 11 2006 09:46 PM

Some player is Utley, meanwhile the MFY's are beating the Sox 3 to 2, Ron fucking Villone just out of a bases loaded jam....he is now a MFY warrior.

Zvon May 11 2006 09:46 PM

This pic makes it look easy. like he was just reachin up--but he was running full speed.

Zvon May 11 2006 09:48 PM

Abreu was right there (looks like from that one view) so i guess it wouldnt have been an inside the parker---- but with 2 out- it would have cleared the bases for sure.

metirish May 11 2006 09:51 PM

Matsui the MFY one is to have surgery tomorrow morning on his wrist, he fractured it in the first inning tonight.

DocTee May 11 2006 09:53 PM

]Matsui the MFY one is to have surgery tomorrow morning on his wrist, he fractured it in the first inning tonight Bye bye consecutive games played streak-- who's the active leader now?

Willets Point May 11 2006 09:55 PM

Poor guy. I actually kind of like him for a MFY.

Zvon May 11 2006 09:56 PM

metirish wrote: Matsui the MFY one is to have surgery tomorrow morning on his wrist, he fractured it in the first inning tonight. no shit....wow. Weathers blew the save in the Arroyo game---so I did jinx him. Still-- 8 shutout innings. ERA has been a painful catagory for me.

DocTee May 11 2006 09:58 PM

This is a perfect example of why "get-away games' should be played in the afternoon-- no way this is a lengthy delay.

Zvon May 11 2006 10:07 PM

="DocTee"]This is a perfect example of why "get-away games' should be played in the afternoon-- no way this is a lengthy delay. yea, you have a point. That Pirate game was a day game and they had plenty of time to wait. I read the D'Backs have complained that that game was called to soon. It dont look so bad right now--not pouring like before. But still raining. The Matsui double:

abogdan May 11 2006 10:28 PM

Any updates on if/when they're starting up again?

ScarletKnight41 May 11 2006 10:29 PM

There's no way they're starting again. The weather forecast is for horrible weather throughout the night. I'm still soggy, even though I'm home and in my Mets footie jammies. What an icky night to be at the game!

Willets Point May 11 2006 10:32 PM

Did you have trouble putting on a poncho?

abogdan May 11 2006 10:34 PM

Game called. Mets lose.

Willets Point May 11 2006 10:36 PM

Batshit!

Willets Point May 11 2006 10:38 PM

We woulda come back!

Zvon May 11 2006 10:48 PM

....thats no way to lose a series to the Phils. On a dagnab rainout. This sucks.

DocTee May 11 2006 10:48 PM

Bright side: our 'pen gets another night off.

Zvon May 11 2006 10:51 PM

ScarletKnight41 May 11 2006 10:56 PM

Ponchos are of limited help. They don't help wet jeans and sneakers :(

Gwreck May 11 2006 11:30 PM

DocTee wrote: ]Matsui the MFY one is to have surgery tomorrow morning on his wrist, he fractured it in the first inning tonight Bye bye consecutive games played streak-- who's the active leader now? Miguel Tejada, and his streak started before Matui's did (unless you count Matsui's games from Japan).

Edgy DC May 11 2006 11:39 PM

Rain-shortened baseball stinks.

metirish May 11 2006 11:42 PM

there is nothing worse than Steve Traschel getting rained out, he nearly pulled it off though......what a shitty night.

The Big O May 12 2006 05:28 AM

First time we've been shut out this year. (Projected rate: 4.76. Not bad.) Second lowest combined run total of the year. We've won 20 of our last 31.

Rotblatt May 12 2006 07:05 AM

I hate this rule. I also hate that they tried to get this one in. It was so predictible that the game would end up being called, and playing only 5 innings is frankly bullshit. In the interests of full disclosure, had the Mets won in 5, I wouldn't have said a damn thing.

Elster88 May 12 2006 08:57 AM

Cancel IGT mojo!!! Cancel IGT mojo!!!

old original jb May 12 2006 12:25 PM

I refuse to accept this result. This was not a real game.

Centerfield May 12 2006 12:29 PM

What Rotblatt said.

seawolf17 May 12 2006 01:37 PM

Just saw the replay of Rowand's play. OUCH.

metirish May 12 2006 01:39 PM

Is it fair to call Rowand a "hard nosed" player?

TransMonk May 12 2006 01:41 PM

Not anymore...more like mush-nosed.