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IGT Friday 7-28-06 Pedro Returns Mets @ Braves

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 05:20 PM

Time to take out the garbage in Atlanta!

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 05:23 PM

Wonder what the standings are for IGT starters...

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 05:25 PM

I like this from 4/28: ]Thats not hyperbole. This is as big as a certain series in April 20 years ago this week. A time to make a stand and put that shadow of doubt in Atlanta's mind that the streak will end this YEAR! ITS OUR DAMN TIME! Metellenium Year 2006! =;)

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 05:40 PM

BTW, I'm on the compling of records. Hopefully this project will be done by the end of the weekend!

Willets Point Jul 28 2006 05:58 PM

I'm posting just 'cause Steve looks lonely.

cooby Jul 28 2006 06:02 PM

="SteveJRogers"]BTW, I'm on the compling of records. Hopefully this project will be done by the end of the weekend! Where do you find the time?

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 06:11 PM

Got a trusty Excel and a trusty browser, probably do the numbers on Tuesday for the Month-By-Month breakdowns, shouldn't be more than an hour or so By the way, looking at my record, I think I should reserve IGT starts for "meaningless games!" I may have to go down to the Norfolk Forum for more IGT seasoning!

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 06:38 PM

1-1 as my old moniker and 6-5. Okay, over .500 but not something I feel CAHN-fident giving myself the start down the stretch and in October! Undefeated: CF 3-0 Edgy 2-0 Hillbilly 2-0 A Boy Named Seo 1-0 GYC 1-0 OlerudOwned 1-0 Rotblatt 1-0 Duan, Abogdan, Rockin' Doc, The Old Mole all at 0-1 and Willets at 0-2 are looking for their first IGT win

Gwreck Jul 28 2006 06:44 PM

New York Mets Reyes SS LoDuca C Beltran CF Wright 3B Nady RF Franco 1B Floyd LF Valentin 2B Pedro P =red]Atlanta Braves Marcus Giles 2B Edgar Renteria SS Larry Jones 3B Andruw Jones CF Brian McCann C Jeff Francoeur RF Adam LaRoche 1B Ryan Langerhans LF Horacio Ramirez P

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 06:45 PM

Other records Elster88 3-2 Frayed Knot 1-1 Gwreck 15-10 Most Threads Started, Won and Lost Johnny Dickshot 2-3 KC 13-3 Highest Pct. with 5 or more starts Metirish 1-2 NYMR83 3-2 ScarletKnight41 2-1 Sharpie 1-1 TransMonk 1-4

cooby Jul 28 2006 07:04 PM

God damn Everyone loves Raymond is on TBS!

cooby Jul 28 2006 07:06 PM

Never mind.

metirish Jul 28 2006 07:08 PM

I hate that show Cooby..

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:09 PM

cooby wrote: God damn Everyone loves Raymond is on TBS! and it looks like the WB11 is blacked out here tonight. WTF!?

cooby Jul 28 2006 07:13 PM

metirish wrote: I hate that show Cooby.. Me too. I guess I'm just a tad overanxious....

metirish Jul 28 2006 07:14 PM

Zvon the game starts at 7:30.....maybe you think it was a 7:10 start?

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:18 PM

metirish wrote: Zvon the game starts at 7:30.....maybe you think it was a 7:10 start? whew--thanx metirish. There have been times when this stupid Comcast blocks out 11 because of ignorance- just going by the usual weekly lineup, but theyve been very good the last few years. I guess they are sick of hearing my complaints.

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 07:20 PM

I disagree that these games are as important as the ones earlier in the season. Continuing to gain a psychological edge is nice, but the standings come first. The earlier games meant more on both counts. Now let's win, or all is lost.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:24 PM

Edgy DC wrote: I disagree that these games are as important as the ones earlier in the season. Continuing to gain a psychological edge is nice, but the standings come first. The earlier games meant more on both counts. Now let's win, or all is lost. No doubt. We have a fantastic cushion right now. Whats the worst they can do here? There may be more important ones down the line, but I certainly hope not.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:26 PM

Still, this is the Mets vs Atlanta and it's gonna make for some great baseball.

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 07:33 PM

David Wright is seven for his last seven with four homers versus Horacio Ramirez.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:36 PM

PLAY BALL!

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 07:37 PM

Jose says -

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:37 PM

REYES LEADS OFF WITH A KABOOM!!!!

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:38 PM

JOSE REYES

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:39 PM

[url]http://www.kaboom.org/[/url]

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:41 PM

Horacio settles down to get 2 quick outs

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:41 PM

LoDuca singles, but Beltran hits into the DP. Wright with a double off the wall!

metirish Jul 28 2006 07:42 PM

Looking good early...

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:42 PM

Errr, never mind. KC, Edgy, WP, can we get a Quick Reply function on here?

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:42 PM

9th Homer for Jose

KC Jul 28 2006 07:43 PM

I was thinking the other day that I had a good win pct on igt's and wondered who had the best. KC/SJR sim score up slightly.

KC Jul 28 2006 07:45 PM

SJR: >>>can we get a Quick Reply function on here?<<< No, we like(d) it slow.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:45 PM

Nady draws a walk. 1st and 2nd. Mr Franco gets the start for Delgado. I think that sends a message right there, that Delgado isnt starting. And theres the X-team factor-- Mr Franco drives in Wright with a line single to center!

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 07:46 PM

Mr. Wright scores on Franco' single :)

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 07:47 PM

Floyd's groundout ends the inning. 2-0 Mets going to the bottom of the 1st.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:48 PM

="KC"]SJR: >>>can we get a Quick Reply function on here?<<< No, we like(d) it slow. Kool & The Gang

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:49 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: Floyd's groundout ends the inning. 2-0 Mets going to the bottom of the 1st. Thats the way, uh-huh uh-huh, I like it ooo ooo ooooo oo oooo ooo ooooo Ahhhhhhh Thats the way, uh-huh uh-huh, I like it

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:49 PM

Floyd grounds out- Mets up 2-0. Pedro takes the mound. IGT: Im nervous about starting one-Id really blame myself for a loss. Ive been here when an IGT hasnt even been started at gametime and I still refrain. Maybe someday .........

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:50 PM

Zvon wrote: Floyd grounds out- Mets up 2-0. Pedro takes the mound. IGT: Im nervous about starting one-Id really blame myself for a loss. Ive been here when an IGT hasnt even been started at gametime and I still refrain. Maybe someday ......... I'd start one with a game we can throw away. Probably during the Rockies series

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 07:51 PM

Mr. Wright dives and misses - Giles singles for Atlanta :(

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 07:52 PM

And a liner past Reyes gives Atlanta two runners on with none out :(

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:53 PM

That pesky Giles leads off with a single- followed by a Renteria wickedly lined single past Reyes. Chipper can get the Braves right back in this. Pedro has to get his groove back.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:54 PM

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SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:54 PM

Settle down Petey

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:55 PM

Crud

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:56 PM

Andrew "I can't spell my own name" Jones the batter Ball one

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:56 PM

GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:57 PM

Larry walks- Bases loaded, 0 out for the Braves. Andrough at the plate. He ties the game with a double down the 3rd baseline! Come on Pedro--settle in.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:57 PM

Thats NOT the way I like it

Zvon Jul 28 2006 07:58 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: Thats NOT the way I like it Ahuh Ahuh

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 07:58 PM

Pedro seems rusty, perhaps he should have started a game in Norfolk? Was that even an option with Pedro?

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:00 PM

Another hit, Larry scores and I think I started my final IGT for 2006

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:00 PM

Check that was a fly out, Larry scored on the sac

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:02 PM

Ally-Wat! Whatever happened to him? Last I heard he was on the DL with either the MFY or the Cards

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:02 PM

"The Natural" Frenchy doubles, Caribbean Jones scores

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:03 PM

2 outs

Johnny Dickshot Jul 28 2006 08:03 PM

The CPF farted in the general direction of my Game Thread Mojo suggestion. I thought it added some pizazz and excitement, mixed stuff up and probably woulda been directly responsible for several 8 or 9 game winning streaks so far. Pedro just got his ass kicked there. Welcome back, Amigo.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:04 PM

And we are out of the frame down by 2, 4-2 Bravos

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:04 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: Pedro seems rusty, perhaps he should have started a game in Norfolk? Was that even an option with Pedro? It had to have been a consideration. They may have left it up to him. A McCann sac fly gives the Braves the lead, 3-2. And Francouer doubles in A.Jones. 4-2-- LoRoch moves Francouer to third with a high sac fly to Beltran. Pedro finally gets out of the 1st as Langerhans lines out hard to center. Tuff start for the ace.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:04 PM

Back to Cost Accounting Homework. I HATE Sat. morning courses...

metirish Jul 28 2006 08:05 PM

Well that was rubbish, good news is that Ramirez looks crap too.

metirish Jul 28 2006 08:07 PM

Pedro with a double...damn.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:08 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: The CPF farted in the general direction of my Game Thread Mojo suggestion. I thought it added some pizazz and excitement, mixed stuff up and probably woulda been directly responsible for several 8 or 9 game winning streaks so far. Pedro just got his ass kicked there. Welcome back, Amigo. I'm starting to like that logic for the rest of the season. Full season implementation in 2007

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:08 PM

Pedro with a double! Ha! Not the prettyest swing but he rips it into the left field corner. 1 out. It would be nice if the Mets answered right back this inning. Reyes walks.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:09 PM

PMart on 2nd with 1 away, come on Jose!

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:09 PM

Walk like a MAN!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:11 PM

LoDuke moves em into scoring position with a weak ground out. Beltran in a big spot.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 08:13 PM

Beltran's double ties the game!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:13 PM

BELTRAAN comes thru! a 2 RBI single ties the game!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:15 PM

OW! Wright just missed that one. A high deep fly out to left. I knew this would be some good baseball. Middle of the 2nd- 4-4 Mets ;)

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:16 PM

="ScarletKnight41"] Beltran's double ties the game! Nifty, hey SK, sorry about the crap yesterday, I really don't know what comes over me, especially on internet boards

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:16 PM

Zvon wrote: OW! Wright just missed that one. A high deep fly out to left. I knew this would be some good baseball. Middle of the 2nd- 4-4 Mets ;) OH BABY Now THATS what I LIKE! I think thats from Chantilly Lace by the Big Booper right?

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 08:18 PM

="SteveJRogers"] ="ScarletKnight41"] Beltran's double ties the game! Nifty, hey SK, sorry about the crap yesterday, I really don't know what comes over me, especially on internet boards Fair 'nuff.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:20 PM

Okay one away, Giles on 2nd, brand new ballgame

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 08:21 PM

A nicely turned 5-4-3 DP ends the second. 4-4 after two.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:21 PM

2 away

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:22 PM

Check that, DP!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:23 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: I think thats from Chantilly Lace by the Big Booper right? It is. nice. :) After a quick out Pedro walks that pesky Giles on 4 pitches. >:( And Martinez and the Mets get a big DP, 5-4-3. I say Pedro adjusts and goes 7. Whos with me?

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:23 PM

Double Play DJs

KC Jul 28 2006 08:25 PM

Steve, I thought you were gonna tackle some WIP for awhile?

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:25 PM

Nady with a leadoff hit

Johnny Dickshot Jul 28 2006 08:26 PM

I admire that the Mets scored in consecutive innings there. Often it seems this group does significant damage in one inning and for lack of a better term "coasts" I'd also guess that a good percentage of all games are won with a single inning better than the opponent's total, but with the Mets as capable as theyare, I'd like to see more innings in which they score anywhoo.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:26 PM

KC wrote: Steve, I thought you were gonna tackle some WIP for awhile? Doing both

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:27 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: ="KC"]Steve, I thought you were gonna tackle some WIP for awhile? Doing both Now you know why I tend to lollygag around here, PROCASTINATION!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:27 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: Double Play DJs lol--eeeayyyyy! I was blinded by the reflection off the vests. * Z calls his lawyer.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:28 PM

Franco walks

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:28 PM

Did Mr Franco kinda look like Rickey Henderson when he got that walk!? Or what? Ok, a much taller Ricky.

Gwreck Jul 28 2006 08:29 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: The CPF farted in the general direction of my Game Thread Mojo suggestion. I thought it added some pizazz and excitement, mixed stuff up and probably woulda been directly responsible for several 8 or 9 game winning streaks so far. I thought it was a great idea. I think there were a couple of people though who either didn't realize that was the policy or weren't online enough to start the IGTs for consecutive games.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:31 PM

Runners at the corners

seawolf17 Jul 28 2006 08:31 PM

KC wrote: I was thinking the other day that I had a good win pct on igt's and wondered who had the best. KC/SJR sim score up slightly. Noooooooooooooooooooooooo....

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 08:32 PM

X-Man scores on Porn Stash's sac. 5-4 Mets.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:37 PM

Larry Jones up Bottom of 3rd, 5-4 Mets. And I hate journal entries...

seawolf17 Jul 28 2006 08:37 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: The CPF farted in the general direction of my Game Thread Mojo suggestion. I thought it added some pizazz and excitement, mixed stuff up and probably woulda been directly responsible for several 8 or 9 game winning streaks so far. Hey, I liked the idea, JD, but I never start IGTs, so I guess my vote didn't count.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 08:38 PM

Cliff just misses making the warning track catch and Larry is on second with a leadoff double :(

seawolf17 Jul 28 2006 08:39 PM

Cliff just kinda waved and missed at that fly ball... woulda been a neat catch, but he just wound up looking doofy.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:39 PM

And Larry Jones slots in just under Mike Schmidt on my list of 3bmen I'd wish would no longer play ball against the Mets

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:40 PM

AHHHNDrew out

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:40 PM

All star Brian McCann up Come on, DP Baby!

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:41 PM

I'll take that as well!

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:42 PM

Hey Francouer, the Braves aren't the 69 Mets!

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 08:42 PM

A nice catch by Beltran ends the inning, stranding Larry at second :)

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:42 PM

McCann pops out to Val and Beltran handles Francouers liner to center nicely and makes the grab.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:43 PM

And you... Okay, you are probably a better player than Swug, of course I never did see Swug so I probably shouldn't be saying anything! End of frame

metirish Jul 28 2006 08:46 PM

Gary talking about how he just doesn't get Nascar.....I'm with him.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 08:47 PM

metirish wrote: Gary talking about how he just doesn't get Nascar.....I'm with him. Count me in.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:47 PM

metirish wrote: Gary talking about how he just doesn't get Nascar.....I'm with him. Me three. LoDuca draws the walk. Beltran, who before tonight has homered in the last 4 contests vs Atlanta, is up.

Willets Point Jul 28 2006 08:48 PM

Yikes! I just got home and tuned in. 4 runs in the first for Pedro. Is he okay? Did he settle down? Is he still in the game? Did it just make him pissed and pitch dominantly afterwards? The IGT does not tell.

metirish Jul 28 2006 08:49 PM

]Beltran, who before tonight has homered in the last 4 contests vs Atlanta, is up. Cool bit of info.....where did you get that from?

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:50 PM

Ramirez walks Beltran.... Wright, who owns the Atlanta pitcher will prompt a move from Cox- And we are in the Braves bullpen. I like.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:50 PM

Willets Point wrote: Yikes! I just got home and tuned in. 4 runs in the first for Pedro. Is he okay? Did he settle down? Is he still in the game? Did it just make him pissed and pitch dominantly afterwards? The IGT does not tell. Yup, just rust I assume, still in and settled down a bit. Laboring somewhat though, my guess is he's done after the 5th

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:52 PM

metirish wrote: ]Beltran, who before tonight has homered in the last 4 contests vs Atlanta, is up. Cool bit of info.....where did you get that from? NY Post. Also says Wright is 7 for 10 with 4 homers vs Ramirez for his career. 7 for last 7, with the 4 homers. This is the first time the Brave pitcher has faced the Mets this season however.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:52 PM

51 pitches for Pedro

seawolf17 Jul 28 2006 08:53 PM

Always nice to get into the bullpen in the fourth inning of the first game of the series against a key divisional rival.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:53 PM

1-1 coiunt

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:53 PM

Paronto will face Wright.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:54 PM

One away BTW

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:54 PM

3-1 count

seawolf17 Jul 28 2006 08:54 PM

Has anyone heard from that SteveRogers guy? What ever happened to him?

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:54 PM

Ahhh, out

metirish Jul 28 2006 08:54 PM

I was reading today where Brian Jordan thinks they can catch the Mets.....Chipper was more realistic though....

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:54 PM

Wright spanks one to center but Andrough is there. 2 out-Nady.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:55 PM

seawolf17 wrote: Has anyone heard from that SteveRogers guy? What ever happened to him? Watch it Wolfie. MiniWolf could be receiving some recruiting material from Farifield University, a FINE CT Jesuit institution!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 08:56 PM

seawolf17 wrote: Has anyone heard from that SteveRogers guy? What ever happened to him? he's studying. ;)

metirish Jul 28 2006 08:57 PM

The days of having 5 or 6 pages of IGT's are gone........

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 08:57 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 28 2006 08:59 PM

MiniWolf could be a Stag!

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 08:58 PM

Chad Paronto has a neck bigger than my thigh. Thicker, indeed, than the head at the end of it.

KC Jul 28 2006 08:59 PM

I'm done here tonight, too much clutter.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:01 PM

Nady Ks Langerhaus flies out and so does LaRoche 2 away in the 4th

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:02 PM

Pete "Don't call me Bobby" Orr up

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 09:02 PM

Pedro pitches a 1-2-3 4th.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:03 PM

metirish wrote: I was reading today where Brian Jordan thinks they can catch the Mets Post has Giles and Francouer saying the same thing. Big talk from a team thats just a dot in the Mets rear view mirror. Let em flap their jaws. 1-2-3 inning for Pedro. After 4 its 5-4 Mets.

metirish Jul 28 2006 09:03 PM

Keith talking about how he read today in USA Today about the Mets sending Lastings, Heilman and Sanchez to the A's for Zito, he didn't get to finish his thought but he did say he couldn't understand that trade proposel.......nor would I.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:03 PM

Foul Tip K and we are through 4 5-4 Mets Back to Cost Accounting journal entries

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:08 PM

metirish wrote: Keith talking about how he read today in USA Today about the Mets sending Lastings, Heilman and Sanchez to the A's for Zito, he didn't get to finish his thought but he did say he couldn't understand that trade proposel.......nor would I. ..hands off Sanchez! Thats the first ive heard his name mentioned. The way the Mets have treasured their bullpen they cant be thinking of moving Sanchez.

metirish Jul 28 2006 09:10 PM

The guys are talking about Matsui and Gary says that he's out with a bad back, claims Kaz said he hurt it taking the bus rides in the minor leagues....talk about fragile.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:13 PM

="metirish"]The guys are talking about Matsui and Gary says that he's out with a bad back, claims Kaz said he hurt it taking the bus rides in the minor leagues....talk about fragile.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 09:14 PM

In his Shooting from the Lip column last Sunday, Lupica quipped that Valentin's grand slams kind of take the sting out of losing Matsui, don't they?

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 09:15 PM

Pedro pitches a 1-2-3 5th.

metirish Jul 28 2006 09:15 PM

On his last swing it seems Chipper is hurting......

seawolf17 Jul 28 2006 09:16 PM

Who is this Matsui character? I vaguely remember the Mets having some guy who homered to lead off three consecutive seasons, but other than that, never heard of him.

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 09:16 PM

I can't find any report on that.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:17 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: In his Shooting from the Lip column last Sunday, Lupica quipped that Valentin's grand slams kind of take the sting out of losing Matsui, don't they? Ha! They certainly do. Not that there was any sting or we lost him even. Chipper grounds out and he's one hurtin dude. Hope they pull him.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:17 PM

][rubbing his thumb and forefinger together] Mr. Pink: Do you know what this is? Its the world's smallest violin playing just for the waitresses.

metirish Jul 28 2006 09:18 PM

HUH?

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 09:19 PM

Larry really is in pain. Keith expects him to wind up on the DL.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:19 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 28 2006 09:20 PM

And they do pull him--and he's hurtin bad from what we see in that shot from the dugout.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:19 PM

Bit late on that trigger finger there... Efforting to get to level 400 by the end of the night! Kind of like El Duque against the Stros here. Only one K on the evening for Pedro

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 09:20 PM

Wow. The Braves trainer is named Jim Lovell:

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 09:20 PM

Strikeouts are undemocratic.

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 09:22 PM

The Braves booth features two yucks claiming that players are getting more frequently hurt (no stats cited) because they're in too good a shape, and stretch too much.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:22 PM

="Edgy DC"]Wow. The Braves trainer is named Jim Lovell: ..Bang, zoom, to the moon!

metirish Jul 28 2006 09:22 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 28 2006 09:23 PM

Keith talks a lot about Whitey Herzog during games, didn't he run Keith out of St.Louis?.... Damn I'm David Cone, we share the same last name except mine is spelled Coen.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:22 PM

Zvon wrote: And they do pull him--and he's hurtin bad from what we see in that shot from the dugout. Betemit is at third now

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:24 PM

metirish wrote: Keith talks a lot about Whitey Herzog during games, didn't he run Keith out of St.Louis?.... Not so much "run out of town" as trying to restructure the clubhouse. My guess is Keith understands why the move had to be made at the time

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 09:25 PM

metirish wrote: Keith talks a lot about Whitey Herzog during games, didn't he run Keith out of St.Louis? In the end, it worked out for him. Whitey is a fascinating figure and good subject for gabbing.

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 09:26 PM

Villareal has really done his job here. I think he leads the NL in relief wins. Let's not extend that lead.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:26 PM

Edgy DC wrote: ="metirish"]Keith talks a lot about Whitey Herzog during games, didn't he run Keith out of St.Louis? In the end, it worked out for him. Whitey is a fascinating figure and good subject for gabbing. A huge "One that got away" from that early 70's era. Never mind the dealing of Otis, Ryan, Singleton, ect that was probably the biggest loss the organization had (well next to Hodges dying)

metirish Jul 28 2006 09:27 PM

Good points guys, I don't think I have ever heard Keith say anything bad about Herzog when talking about him..

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:29 PM

Pedro findin his groove. Phillys are losing in the 9th to the Marlins, 2-0. Chase Utley has extended his hitting streak to 28 games with a single in the bottom of the 8th inning.

metirish Jul 28 2006 09:32 PM

Wright with his 22nd homer of the year..6 to 4 Mets...

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:32 PM

Zvon wrote: Pedro findin his groove. Phillys are losing in the 9th to the Marlins, 2-0. Chase Utley has extended his hitting streak to 28 games with a single in the bottom of the 8th inning. His DP partner better watch out!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:32 PM

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 09:32 PM

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 09:32 PM

Kablammo. We needed a pad. We got a pad.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:32 PM

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:33 PM

that IS a BIG run.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:34 PM

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SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:35 PM

Hey now I'm The Goose! Uh, Goose Gozzo that is...

Iubitul Jul 28 2006 09:36 PM

Gary made a mistake there - he said it was Wright's first homer since the all-star break...

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:36 PM

Mr Franco 2 for 3 with a walk and a ribby. How about that?

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:37 PM

Nine outs away

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 09:37 PM

Iubitul wrote: Gary made a mistake there - he said it was Wright's first homer since the all-star break... True - there was that 2-run shot in the 11-run inning.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:38 PM

Pedro up to 77 pitches. Anyone know if warm up action in the pen?

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 09:38 PM

It's pretty cool. I'll admit, I'd like to see a little more extra-base power out of grandpa. It's nice to burn the opposition's pen in game one of a series.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:41 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: Pedro up to 77 pitches. Anyone know if warm up action in the pen? No word but he didnt look like he was getting up off the bench after the 3rd out this half. Is he done for tonight?

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:43 PM

Feliciano in, Pedro's night is done

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:44 PM

One away

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:45 PM

MFY Wang complete game shutout, no Triple Happiness tonight

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:46 PM

2 outs in the top of 9th in South Beach, 4-1 Fish

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:47 PM

Its over in Florida

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:47 PM

And we go to the 8th in the Atl

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:47 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: Feliciano in, Pedro's night is done Come on Feliciano, lets get Martinez and the Mets a win tonight. Do your job. Dont tell me your overworked-you havent pitched since Sunday. Nice 1-2-3 inning by (this) Pedro.

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 09:47 PM

Fifteen straight Braves retired. Got to be a sinking feeling. Any report on the Chipster?

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:48 PM

6 more outs and I get my 7th (or 8th depending on if you want to call my handles one and the same) IGT win of the year!

metirish Jul 28 2006 09:49 PM

The guys think he hurt his oblique muscle again....

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:49 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Fifteen straight Braves retired. Got to be a sinking feeling. Any report on the Chipster? I report he's gonna be laid up for at least this series. Unconfirmed, of course.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:50 PM

Old Friend, Tyler Yates on the mound for the Braves

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 09:51 PM

This hurts the Braves at two levels. Chipper's absence is an obvious detriment, but they were also dangling Betemit --- who they now need as Chipper's replacement --- as the bait for a deadline deal. Ex-Met Roger McDowell gives the ball to ex-Met Tyler Yates.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:51 PM

Feliciano does do his job- Chavez will bat for him here in the 8th.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:52 PM

Looks like Ty was going for a soul patch and it threw up on him!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:53 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 28 2006 09:53 PM

Edgy DC wrote: This hurts the Braves at two levels. Chipper's absence is an obvious detriment, but they were also dangling Betemit --- who they now need as Chipper's replacement --- as the bait for a deadline deal. very good and insightful point.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:53 PM

COME ON Reyes!

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:53 PM

Zvon wrote: ="Edgy DC"]This hurts the Braves at two levels. Chipper's absence is an obvious detriment, but they were also dangling Betemit --- who they now need as Chipper's replacement --- as the bait for a deadline deal. very good and insightful point. MWHAHAHAHA!

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:54 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: Looks like Ty was going for a soul patch and it threw up on him! it looks like a mole with some growth.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 09:58 PM

Wow--I did not know that Carlos Lee was traded--to Texas. Sanchez on to give us an inning of work.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:58 PM

Duaner in

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 09:59 PM

Two away

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 10:00 PM

Next posting level I gotta go

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 10:02 PM

Betemit on, Andruw up

Zvon Jul 28 2006 10:02 PM

That must be Duaners lucky hat. Unluckily he walks Betemit and has to face Andrough.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 10:03 PM

Marlins right now are tied for 2nd with the Braves

Zvon Jul 28 2006 10:03 PM

Luckily he Ks A.Jones :)

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 10:05 PM

So a loss tonight shuts the Braves up, you should be watching whos BEHIND you, not IN FRONT when you are 12 back!

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 10:05 PM

900 DAMN POSTS! Okay, Billy get the job done, I'll listen on my way homeward Later

Zvon Jul 28 2006 10:06 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: 900 DAMN POSTS! Congrads. :) Wagner getting warm.

metirish Jul 28 2006 10:06 PM

Congrats Steve....

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 10:09 PM

Left oblique. Re-evaluated tomorrow. Now listed as day-to-day.

metirish Jul 28 2006 10:12 PM

Gary again said when Wright came to at bat that he hit his first home run tonight since the All-Star break tonight.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 10:17 PM

Zvon Jul 28 2006 10:17 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Left oblique. Re-evaluated tomorrow. Now listed as day-to-day. Ill be totally amazed if he plays at all this weekend. Maybe thats just wishful thinking on my part. He looked in BAD shape there on the bench. Dag! Wright Ks after working a long at bat off Ray. Beltran was trying awfully hard to steal second the whole time. Ray effortlessly gets Nady to wiff and its up to Wags to bring it home.

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 10:18 PM

OK, Wags, make it so. And let's get Endy Chavez in left also. Floyd ain't been gettin' around so well. OE: He's already there. Pay attention, Edge.

metirish Jul 28 2006 10:20 PM

Mets win tonight puts them 13 ahead of Atlanta....Wagner strikes out McCann...

Zvon Jul 28 2006 10:21 PM

Keiths exactly right- This game has unfolded and set up perfectly for Willie. (so far) Billy Ks McCann for out #1.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 10:24 PM

Gets a fly out from Francouer and LaRoche LOOKS at strike three! Good Game- Mets win 6-4! Pedro gets a win! Mets up by 13 games!

ScarletKnight41 Jul 28 2006 10:25 PM

metirish Jul 28 2006 10:26 PM

I am amazed how the guys keep talking about how this is a huge win for the mets, yeah after the first inning Pedro was brilliant and the pen was great but a huge win...I don't know about that...Willie looked pumped after the win....

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 10:27 PM

Wow. We can dig at Wagner all we want, but lefties are now batting .114 against him.

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 10:29 PM

metirish wrote: I am amazed how the guys keep talking about how this is a huge win for the mets, yeah after the first inning Pedro was brilliant and the pen was great but a huge win...I don't know about that...Willie looked pumped after the win.... It's satisfying to win when your ace gets himself in hole like that, I guess. As you work toward post-season, you want to know not everything has to go perfect for you to win. Stay healthy. Stay loose.

Zvon Jul 28 2006 10:32 PM

metirish wrote: I am amazed how the guys keep talking about how this is a huge win for the mets, yeah after the first inning Pedro was brilliant and the pen was great but a huge win...I don't know about that...Willie looked pumped after the win.... Well, it is kinda big taking the 1st game in any series. If there was even a hint of pressure (The Braves/Turner Field and all), its no longer a factor. Braves can reel off the next two and just be turnin their wheels in the sand. It wasnt a HUGE game-if we lost we are okay--but I was a big win in that sense.

old original jb Jul 28 2006 10:37 PM This one felt very different from past Mets games at the Ted

I felt no pressure, no sense of foreboding, and no sense of threat from the Braves. I just didn't have any expectation that the Mets would fold or the Braves would rear up from out of nowhere. In fact the Braves seemed listless and defeated. Kind of like it used to be for another team when playing at Turner Field.....the Mets.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 10:49 PM

Zvon wrote: ="metirish"]I am amazed how the guys keep talking about how this is a huge win for the mets, yeah after the first inning Pedro was brilliant and the pen was great but a huge win...I don't know about that...Willie looked pumped after the win.... Well, it is kinda big taking the 1st game in any series. If there was even a hint of pressure (The Braves/Turner Field and all), its no longer a factor. Braves can reel off the next two and just be turnin their wheels in the sand. It wasnt a HUGE game-if we lost we are okay--but I was a big win in that sense. Love this, that was the largest crowd in ATL Brave history! Hey Atlanta, I like the fact that you think this is a big series and all, and quite encouraging for future seasons, but reverse the two teams, I'd wager you'd be stretching to say 33 thousand show up at Shea. Its a Friday night, late July, you are barely on the cusp of the Wild Card race, let alone the divisional race and THATS the biggest crowd of the year? Lets do a comparison 2004, the Mets fancied themselves as being in a race at this same time and played the Braves in a weekend set at Shea before heading to Montreal and back to Atlanta for the series that ended Jim Duquette and Art Howe's tenure at Shea At conclusion of games of July 25, 2004 Eastern Division W L Pct. GB Streak Last 10 Atlanta Braves 52 45 .536 -- W-3 7-3 Philadelphia Phillies 52 46 .531 0.5 W-2 6-4 Florida Marlins 48 50 .490 4.5 L-3 3-7 NEW YORK METS 47 50 .485 5.0 L-3 3-7 Montreal Expos 37 61 .378 15.5 W-4 6-4 Mets got swept that night and drew 33,166 and 32,542 respectivly for those two games. If fans see a team as a pretender, even if management thinks its a pretender, they are going to treat the team as a pretender.

Willets Point Jul 28 2006 10:57 PM

metirish wrote: Damn I'm David Cone, we share the same last name except mine is spelled Coen. I didn't know you were Jewish.

Willets Point Jul 28 2006 10:58 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: 900 DAMN POSTS! And that's just in this thread!

Frayed Knot Jul 28 2006 11:00 PM Re: This one felt very different from past Mets games at the Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 28 2006 11:06 PM

old original jb wrote: I felt no pressure, no sense of foreboding, and no sense of threat from the Braves. I just didn't have any expectation that the Mets would fold or the Braves would rear up from out of nowhere. In fact the Braves seemed listless and defeated. I dunno. I still think this team has a lot of fight in them. They just may not have the horses to pull it off, but they've always managed to throw a 50-20 stretch in there somewhere whenever someone has counted them out. Too late for 50-20 I realize, but 35-10 would be hard to fight off. Stepping on their throats in game 1 just makes the odds of them getting off a run like that a little tougher. Tough to call a game w/a 12 game lead a BIG win, but it's a semi-big one because of the above and because Pedro shook off the dust and got off the deck.

metirish Jul 28 2006 11:01 PM

] I didn't know you were Jewish. I'm not, but for whatever reason Coen is a big name in Tipperary, of course we are all related...

cooby Jul 28 2006 11:08 PM

Just wondering, when did Andruw Jones start chewing on his teeshirts?

Frayed Knot Jul 28 2006 11:08 PM

This story's been told many times before, but when Cone was first in NYC and still relatively unknown he'd get invited to appear at Bar Mitzvah's and Temple by New Yorkers who thought his name was Cohen. He's also Irish - I believe he said it was originally O'Cone - and it's possible that the C-O-N-E spelling is one of those American corruptions of European spelling.

Johnny Dickshot Jul 28 2006 11:49 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 28 2006 11:56 PM

]Efforting to get to level 400 by the end of the night! Endeavoring to up your post total is a good way to get asked to leave. Would you please think of the people who have to read what you write here? It's not about you, it's about us.

SteveJRogers Jul 28 2006 11:55 PM

]1. Nobody cares how many posts you have. I meant it as a joke ]2. Endeavoring to up your post total is a good way to get asked to leave. 3. It makes a mess of the threads and discourages others from participating. While you were throwing up 20 posts an hour, other people were leaving. 4. Please contribute when you have something to add to the discussion. When you don't, don't. It was mostly PBP of the game, I didn't think I was doing anything too out of line

Johnny Dickshot Jul 28 2006 11:58 PM

Look, I don't wanna discourage anyone from participating, just asking you to reel it in some.

Edgy DC Jul 28 2006 11:58 PM

Understood. Such threads are better with less play-by-play and more color. Fewer facts and more ideas.

Elster88 Jul 29 2006 11:30 AM

Never mind.

Elster88 Jul 29 2006 11:37 AM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: The Internet is a series of tubes. LOL

ScarletKnight41 Jul 29 2006 12:25 PM

Elster88 wrote: ="ScarletKnight41"]The Internet is a series of tubes. LOL <g> It was Ted Stevens' line. The sad thing about that is that he was serious.

Elster88 Jul 29 2006 01:07 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: ="Elster88"] ScarletKnight41 wrote: The Internet is a series of tubes. LOL <g> It was Ted Stevens' line. The sad thing about that is that he was serious. Yup. Have you seen the Jon Stewart video I posted? Stewart's expression after he listens to Stevens is hilarious.

ScarletKnight41 Jul 29 2006 01:17 PM

Not only did I see the video, but I saw the show when it first aired. The Daily Show and The Colbert Report are staples in our household.

Elster88 Jul 29 2006 01:22 PM

With the best talk show hosts, their facial responses when they hear something (for example an "I can't believe what that moron just said that" face) are as funny as their one-liners. Jon Stewart is no expression. Do you know the specific expression I'm thinking of? It cracks me up every time I watch that youtube clip that I posted.