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IGT 7-11-2006 All Star Special NL vs NL Live From Pittsburgh

SteveJRogers Jul 11 2006 07:05 PM

AL RF Ichiro Suzuki Mariners =black]SS Derek Jeter Yankees =darkred]1B David Ortiz Red Sox =black]3B Alex Rodriguez Yankees =red]LF Vladimir Guerrero Angels =orange]C Ivan Rodriguez Tigers =darkblue]CF Vernon Wells Blue Jays =darkred]2B Mark Loretta Red Sox =orange]P Kenny Rogers Tigers NL =red]LF Alfonso Soriano Nationals =orange]CF Carlos Beltran Mets =red]1B Albert Pujols Cardinals =yellow]RF Jason Bay Pirates =red]SS Edgar Renteria Braves =orange]3B David Wright Mets =darkred]2B Chase Utley Phillies =red]C Paul Lo Duca Mets =blue]P Brad Penny Dodgers

metirish Jul 11 2006 07:48 PM

Lets go NL....

Beenso Jul 11 2006 08:05 PM

i want to shoot myself after that "all star" intro....yuck fox

metirish Jul 11 2006 08:08 PM

FOX are now doing a bit on Pittsburgh and some of the great players that have played for the Pirates, no mention of Ralph Kiner yet.....

Edgy DC Jul 11 2006 08:13 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 11 2006 08:26 PM

I haven't tuned in yet. The first pitch is usually sometime around 1 AM, right?

metirish Jul 11 2006 08:15 PM

No mention of Ralph, Buck is now just introducing the AL team.

MFS62 Jul 11 2006 08:27 PM

Renteria batting ahead of Wright? And the manager said they really want to win? C'mon now. Later

seawolf17 Jul 11 2006 08:33 PM

This game is going to be ugly. I sense a big AL win. I don't like the NL team at all. What the hell did they make Carrie Underwood wear? That was horrendous.

Edgy DC Jul 11 2006 08:38 PM

Ozzie (according to Buck): "I'm not gonna play everybody on my roster, and if you don't like it, then make the team next year." Um, cool, I guess. Let's see that in action.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 08:45 PM

metirish wrote: FOX are now doing a bit on Pittsburgh and some of the great players that have played for the Pirates, no mention of Ralph Kiner yet..... Yea--that aint right. Idiots. No signs for the NL team--Garner says "strut your stuff." Guillan says " Im playin this like its game 7 of the world series." No mention of his strategy so he must have one.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 08:45 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 11 2006 09:05 PM

I think you meant AL vs NL. Ozzie Guillen, American Hero.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 08:46 PM

Ichiro with a Old-Reyesesque wild swing as he's stepping towards first to strike out.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 08:49 PM

Wow- Penny is really bringin it.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 08:49 PM

That stupid rule actually hooked me in, at least for the early innings. I never watch this silly game. But my team has playoff aspirations. Or at least they did until this week's SI hits newsstands.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 08:49 PM

Penny blowing these guys away with 99 and 97 MPH heat.

metirish Jul 11 2006 08:50 PM

Penny looks bloody great, 2 strike outs to start the game....yeah Jow we all know Jeter's resume but why not tell us again how great he is.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 08:50 PM

Now I'm hoping the Dodgers don't make the playoffs. Can you say Hershiser?

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 08:51 PM

Irish, I think you hate Jeter more than anyone else in the world. You're passionate, I'll give you that.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 08:52 PM

Elster88 wrote: Now I'm hoping the Dodgers don't make the playoffs. Can you say Hershiser? awwww, how can you go and remind me of '88. ya bastage. Penny strikes out the side- impressive, but i credit his catcher for only calling for da heat.

metirish Jul 11 2006 08:52 PM

Penny strikes out the side...WOW....I hate Jeter but what I hate more is getting him crammed down my throat all the time.

Edgy DC Jul 11 2006 08:53 PM

Three K's. Gosh.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 08:57 PM

Yeaaaaaaa baby Beltran with the 1st NL hit, a wicked double down the 3rd base line.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 09:00 PM

A little Pirate trivia courtesy of Joe Buck: Andy Van Slyke was the last Pirate to start in the All-Star Game.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:02 PM

hey-at least they printed Ralphs name on the screen (former Pirates All Stars graphic). Pujols and Bay strand Beltran.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 09:07 PM

ARod puts a ball in play.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:09 PM

I was jokin about loDuke cuz penny shook him off afew times in the 1st. But he's shakin off anything but the fast ball from LoDuca-- wait- he makes me a lyer and tosses up a curve--nice curve too. Interesting start- Penny almost ties the record of 4 Ks to start the game, but A Rod ruins it with a groundout. OMG-- I cant believe it--Guerrero will swing at anything and he takes a high fast ball out of the K zone and smacks an opposite field homer. Unbelievable- 1-0 AL.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 09:11 PM

Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes? WTF?

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 09:12 PM

Zvon wrote: I was jokin about loDuke cuz penny shook him off afew times in the 1st. But he's shakin off anything but the fast ball from LoDuca-- wait- he makes me a lyer and tosses up a curve--nice curve too. Interesting start- Penny almost ties the record of 4 Ks to start the game, but A Rod ruins it with a groundout. OMG-- I cant believe it--Guerrero will swing at anything and he takes a high fast ball out of the K zone and smacks an opposite field homer. Unbelievable- 1-0 AL. That's great play-by-play, Z. (sc=zero) Love the details that you don't see in the box.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 09:16 PM

That's my boy.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 09:17 PM

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:18 PM

I guess the mets are gonna have to do it all.....

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 09:19 PM

Maybe variety isn't the spice of life.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 09:19 PM

I like David just a little less after seeing that player profile.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:22 PM

Elster88 wrote: I like David just a little less after seeing that player profile. HA! So he likes pastels. That was pretty lame tho. It was like a commercial for FOX with the 24 rap.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:25 PM

Chase Utley on being an NL All Star and playing along side other players from the NL East: " I guess we'll all be friends for the day, but after the break...... I dont think so."

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:30 PM

You see where Jeter was behind the plate while waiting "on deck" during Ichiros at bat? I guess he wants a good look at Oswalt, but that was rediculous.

Iubitul Jul 11 2006 09:31 PM

Elster88 wrote: I like David just a little less after seeing that player profile. My approved list for my daughter's future husband has only one name on it...

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 09:33 PM

Iubitul wrote: ="Elster88"]I like David just a little less after seeing that player profile. My approved list for my daughter's future husband has only one name on it... My friend Donna has you beat. For two full years she's been referring to him as her future son-in-law.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 09:34 PM

Friggin' Soriano is out at the plate!

The Big O Jul 11 2006 09:34 PM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jul 11 2006 09:38 PM

Elster88 wrote: I like David just a little less after seeing that player profile. Whereas I opened a new browser and started capitalizing... [url]http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=br_ss_hs/102-4041198-7668114?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Dblended&keywords=pastel+shirts[/url] Edit: Ignore my lame jokes. Beltran steals 3rd, scores on wild pitch. Mets 2, AL 1.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:36 PM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Jul 11 2006 09:38 PM

="Iubitul"] ="Elster88"]I like David just a little less after seeing that player profile. My approved list for my daughter's future husband has only one name on it... LMAOOOOOOOO. Beltran ALMOST drives in run #2. Carlos is 2 for 2. Thats was neat to see, Garner talking during the Soriano stolen base. He was all gitty watching it go down,lol. He's really lettin the players play. AND BELTRAN STEALS 3RD AND COMES HOME ON A WP! The Mets are doin it all. Well ill be...

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 09:36 PM

Beltran scores on a Wild Pitch! Mets score both of the NL's runs at this point!

Iubitul Jul 11 2006 09:43 PM

It's really good to be a Mets fan right now - Mets 2 - AL 1, and Captain intangibles has Ked twice....

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:45 PM

Iubitul wrote: It's really good to be a Mets fan right now - Mets 2 - AL 1, and Captain intangibles has Ked twice.... looked real foolish that last one too. :)

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 09:46 PM

MK has been mocking Captain Intangibles all night, in this adorable sing-song voice <g>

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:49 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: MK has been mocking Captain Intangibles all night, in this adorable sing-song voice <g> Ya gotta record that and put it on YouTube. MK will be this weeks innerweb star! Who thinks Reyes will pinch run at some point?

metirish Jul 11 2006 09:50 PM

But look at his resume, it's amazing......the NL can win this thing.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 09:53 PM

Wright grounds out to ..... Instead of saying to who ill showcase his 2nd inning homer:

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 09:53 PM

Zvon - that amused MK <g> How come the Roberto Clemente wristbands say RCW rather than RWC?

Zvon Jul 11 2006 10:02 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: How come the Roberto Clemente wristbands say RCW rather than RWC? good question.

Edgy DC Jul 11 2006 10:03 PM

Hey, Freddie Sanchez, stop shoving the Met.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 10:03 PM

lol--you see Freddie sanchez push Wright out of the way on that foul pop? How dare he

metirish Jul 11 2006 10:05 PM

Arroyo pitching for the NL, he's been brillaint this season in the National League which might prove that the NL is a lot weaker than the AL, did he ever look this good for Boston?

Zvon Jul 11 2006 10:06 PM

OH! What a catch by that dissin Sanchez guy. That was big.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 10:09 PM

metirish wrote: Arroyo ... did he ever look this good for Boston? Not as good as he has this 1st half in the NL. He had shown he can pitch but never put anything together the way he has done so far this year. A pleasant surprise, fantasy wise.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 10:13 PM

Zito pitched a 1-2-3 inning, despite A-Rod's almost error on LoDuca.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 10:19 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: Zito pitched a 1-2-3 inning, despite A-Rod's almost error on LoDuca. Fun to see him butcher the grounder and then make a bad throw. Would have been really fun if he threw it away and Loduca was safe. Jeter grounds to Wright! Even stevens.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 10:21 PM

for Metirish and MK- Jeter in action:

Zvon Jul 11 2006 10:28 PM

Bucks gotta bring up the Kazmir trade. *Zvon whips out his shit list and adds Bucks name to it*

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 10:37 PM

John Legend turns in a nice rendition of G-d Bless America at the 7th inning stretch. 2-1, going to the bottom of the 7th.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 10:38 PM

And they have to bother Mr Wright (Daves dad) with a lame interview during the game. The list is still out- * Z adds FOX Nice DP grounder: Wright to Sanchez to Howard. Whats Bay still doin out there? I know he's a Pirate, but still..... Glad Beltrans still in the game tho (& Wright, of course)

metirish Jul 11 2006 10:41 PM

Tom Gordan getting ready for the 8th....nooooooooooooo. ..joking of course.....Santana pitching for the AL, he is a joy to watch.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 10:44 PM

metirish wrote: Santana pitching for the AL, he is a joy to watch. He is- 131 ks at the break- after a bit of a rough start this season.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:02 PM

Cripes--its the 9th already. And 2 out!

Edgy DC Jul 11 2006 11:03 PM

Everything about the subtext here says Wright is MVP.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 11:04 PM

Shhh - no counting chickens before they're hatched!

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 11:04 PM

Damn - I thought that ground rule double was a goner!

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:05 PM

Wright would have made a fantastic diving stop on that basehit by Konerko. Oh crappppppppppppppppp. A ground rule double , a break for the NL. 2nd and 3rd, 2 out. COMON HOFFMAN

Willets Point Jul 11 2006 11:06 PM

Not if the AL ties it here.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 11:06 PM

Worse - they take the lead. I blame Edgy.

metirish Jul 11 2006 11:06 PM

I hate this shit..AL take the lead in the ninth..

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:07 PM

O M G Im dumfounded. And Young gets 3 out of that gapper. AL takes the lead 3-2.

Willets Point Jul 11 2006 11:07 PM

There goes our fourth game at Shea. Ah well, I guess that means the Mets will be at home when they sweep.

Johnny Dickshot Jul 11 2006 11:07 PM

Hoffman can't handle the pressure, obviously.

Edgy DC Jul 11 2006 11:10 PM

Text trumps subtext.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:10 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Hoffman can't handle the pressure, obviously. I thought he just wanted to make things awkward for edgy.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:11 PM

Willets Point wrote: There goes our fourth game at Shea. Ah well, I guess that means the Mets will be at home when they sweep. ......I like the way ya think WP. (SC=0)

Willets Point Jul 11 2006 11:13 PM

Zvon wrote: ="Willets Point"]There goes our fourth game at Shea. Ah well, I guess that means the Mets will be at home when they sweep. ......I like the way ya think WP. (SC=0) I'm glad you like it 'cause I'm sure SK has gone into apoplexy.

Edgy DC Jul 11 2006 11:15 PM

Nice nice hustle. Carlos. Come home healthy, 'kay?

Willets Point Jul 11 2006 11:15 PM

Wright may get another AB if gamecast is correct.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:15 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 11 2006 11:16 PM

Beltran keeps it alive! Oh no----say it aint so--he cant be hurt. FU Tim--dont say such things before they are facts. Beltran must be ok--he stays in. Howard to bat.

metirish Jul 11 2006 11:15 PM

Beltran gets on forst, come on you NL fucking players....

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 11:17 PM

Beltran's on second with two out.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:17 PM

Howard moved Carlos to second with a cheap lil ground out to second. Carlos Lee--its up to ypu.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:18 PM

what on earth is the point of stealing 3rd there?

Johnny Dickshot Jul 11 2006 11:19 PM

Thanks a fucking lot, Cabrera. Din't it look like he had a better shot at that?

Willets Point Jul 11 2006 11:19 PM

C'mon Carlos, you can take this backyard BBQ'er!

ScarletKnight41 Jul 11 2006 11:20 PM

Crap - the good guys lose :(

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 11:20 PM

LOOPER

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 11:21 PM

CAN I GET A FUCKING RELIABLE CLOSER ANYWHERE? ON THE ALL-STAR TEAM FOR SURE RIGHT?!?!? So Hoffman costs Beltran an ASG MVP and the Mets home field in the WS. Great. Fuck you and goodnight.

Iubitul Jul 11 2006 11:21 PM

Edgy cost Wright the MVP...

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:21 PM

Lee pops out. This was the case of a great game turning into a stinker! Nah, it was still a great game. But Im bummed---wheres my list. *Z scribbles Hoffman, Young, Glaus.

Willets Point Jul 11 2006 11:22 PM

Rats!

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 11:22 PM

Zvon wrote: what on earth is the point of stealing 3rd there? Get a clue. You remember what happened earlier in this game for crying out loud, don't you? In case you couldn't tell, I'm pissed at the world right now.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:23 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Thanks a fucking lot, Cabrera. Din't it look like he had a better shot at that? Wright woulda snagged that and turned into a triple play. Yea, i know there was no one on-- I dont care--he wouldve im tellin ya

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:25 PM

Elster88 wrote: ="Zvon"]what on earth is the point of stealing 3rd there? Get a clue. You remember what happened earlier in this game for crying out loud, don't you? In case you couldn't tell, I'm pissed at the world right now. Riveras gonna throw a WP there?? Wishful thinking.

Elster88 Jul 11 2006 11:27 PM

It could happen. He always chokes in big games. You saw the 2001 WS and 2004 ALCS, right?

The Big O Jul 11 2006 11:28 PM

Zvon wrote: ="Elster88"] Zvon wrote: what on earth is the point of stealing 3rd there? Get a clue. You remember what happened earlier in this game for crying out loud, don't you? In case you couldn't tell, I'm pissed at the world right now. Riveras gonna throw a WP there?? Wishful thinking. He could plunk Craig Counsell.

Edgy DC Jul 11 2006 11:28 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: I blame Edgy. My conscience is clean. I was just observing how their cameras kept coming back to him.

Willets Point Jul 11 2006 11:33 PM

Rivera would throw his back out before he threw me.

Gwreck Jul 11 2006 11:34 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Thanks a fucking lot, Cabrera. Din't it look like he had a better shot at that? That was my thought. That sure as hell wasn't an all-star effort. Also strange that Andruw Jones wasn't brought into the OF for defense in the 9th. Carlos Lee? You gotta be kidding me.

metirish Jul 11 2006 11:34 PM

Well I hate this stuff, FU Hoffman....

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:41 PM

="Elster88"]It could happen. He always chokes in big games. You saw the 2001 WS and 2004 ALCS, right? Yea-and the catcher could have thrown it into left- but its just unfundimental baseball. If he gets thrown out there he's the anti-MVP. Id like to say Beltran was sure he had it made, but Ive seen him do this before and Ive seen him thrown out. I just dont think the chance is worth the gain in that situation. 2 out in the ninth, and all star calebre bat at the plate. Lees batting .290 with 73 RBI. Hes got 99 hits! Hell, its all water under the bridge now-- Im feelin pissed too. This game was ours and the MVP award was ours. *Z waves his fist at Hoffman*

Iubitul Jul 11 2006 11:45 PM

Look at it this way - 1/3 of the Mets line up took on the AL by themselves, and almost won the game...

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:46 PM

Gwreck wrote: Also strange that Andruw Jones wasn't brought into the OF for defense in the 9th. Carlos Lee? You gotta be kidding me. I was amazed that afew prime bats never got in. I guess a close game like this Garner had to consider the possiblity of extra innings.

Zvon Jul 11 2006 11:49 PM

="Iubitul"]Look at it this way - 1/3 of the Mets line up took on the AL by themselves, and almost won the game... I like that line of thought. Im gonna buy you and Willets a beer.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 12 2006 07:43 AM

Beltrain scoring - Mr. Wright Ka-Booming -

seawolf17 Jul 12 2006 07:44 AM

Well, shit, Trevor... Billy Wagner could have done that.

86-Dreamer Jul 12 2006 08:46 AM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Thanks a fucking lot, Cabrera. Din't it look like he had a better shot at that? It seemed a poor effort there, but I also question why the "no doubles" defense is always used in that situation. If I have two outs (and especially if I have the home field and a chance to win a tie game in the ninth) my first concern is to get the out and win the game, so I would focus on setting up my defense to maximize the chance of getting an out, rather than preventing a guy from getting to second. Disclaimer - i concede that it is possible that Konerko is a dead pull hitter and playing close to the line may in fact have been the regular defensive alignment. Either way, I am not blaming Garner, just wondering what others think is the best general strategy in that situation.

MFS62 Jul 12 2006 08:59 AM

Question: What's the difference between Trevor Hoffman and Braden Looper? Answer: About 20 MPH. But let's look at the bright side. Yes, the AL will have the home field advantage in the World Series. But the Mets are a very good road team. Later

metirish Jul 12 2006 09:04 AM

No Met games till Friday, now that sucks donkey balls.

metirish Jul 12 2006 09:21 AM

Selig is now talking about a rule barring All-Star pitchers from pitching for their teams right before the game, sounds crazy to me.

Elster88 Jul 12 2006 09:45 AM

Maybe he's getting senile.

seawolf17 Jul 12 2006 10:01 AM

Selig's a shortsighted moron. He slapped a band-aid on the All-Star game "tie problem" after 2002, and now he's stuck slapping a bigger band-aid over that one. Just let them play the fricking game. Or move it to November, so you don't have to worry about that stuff.

Edgy DC Jul 12 2006 10:17 AM

So how about Montgomery Burns Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence going to a guy dead for 33 years? Wasn't this a nebulous award in recent years seemingly set up to honor perennial All Stars at the end of their run?

Edgy DC Jul 13 2006 01:20 AM

I see, untouchable. Meanwhile, in the AAA All-Star Game, once and future Met Royce Ring threw a shutout inning as the International League blanked the Pacific Coast League, 6-0. Other former Mets in All-Star action for the Internationals included Jason Tyner (0-1 representing the Rochester Red Wings) and Jorge Velandia (1-2 with a run scored, representing the Charlotte Knights). The PCL was cool, and made only five substitutions.

Edgy DC Jul 13 2006 09:35 AM

ECB.