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IGT 9/15/06: Mets at Bucs-We've waited 18 years for this...

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 06:46 PM

... and Pedro's on the mound! I suppose our opponent is appropriate since the last time the Mets had a serious opportunity to win the NL East they lost to Pittsburgh. NO. NEW YORK 1. J. Reyes, SS 2. P. Lo Duca, C 3. C. Beltran, CF 4. C. Delgado, 1B 5. D. Wright, 3B 6. C. Floyd, LF 7. S. Green, RF 8. J. Valentin, 2B 9. P. Martinez, P PITTSBURGH 1. C. Duffy, CF 2. J. Wilson, SS 3. F. Sanchez, 3B 4. J. Bay, LF 5. X. Nady, RF 6. R. Doumit, 1B 7. R. Paulino, C 8. J. Bautista, 2B 9. P. Maholm, P The #1 song the last time the Mets clinched the NL East. She's got a smile that it seems to me Reminds me of childhood memories Where everything Was as fresh as the bright blue sky Now and then when I see her face She takes me away to that special place And if I'd stare too long I'd probably break down and cry Sweet child o' mine Sweet love of mine She's got eyes of the bluest skies As if they thought of rain I hate to look into those eyes And see an ounce of pain Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place Where as a child I'd hide And pray for the thunder And the rain To quietly pass me by Sweet child o' mine Sweet love of mine Where do we go Where do we go now Where do we go Sweet child o' mine

Johnny Dickshot Sep 15 2006 07:03 PM

Poor X Nady. The clinch is the big news but I'd trade a loss tonite for a feeling that Pedro is going to be reliable in a few weeks. I understand they won't push him.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 07:06 PM

P. Maholm I don't know who this is, but on first site I thought of Pat Mahomes. Then I though of Cooby.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:07 PM

Paul Maholm.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:07 PM

Here we go!!!

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 07:09 PM

Anyone know what the "BOB" patch on the Pirates' uniforms commemorates? I like the mowed baseball in the grass.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 07:12 PM

Here comes Pedro!

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:17 PM

I'm trying to figure out what the patch is for.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:19 PM

Calm down Pedro!!!

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 07:22 PM

"BOB" is the former mayor of Pittsburgh: ]In addition, the Pirates will honor the memory of City of Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor who passed away on September 1, 2006. Team members will wear official uniform patches marked "BOB" on the left chest of their home and road uniforms for the remainder of the season. From the Pirates webpage.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 07:22 PM

I don't give a shit. We'll still win.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:25 PM

Oh yeah, that's right! And a 26-year-old is the new mayor of Pittsburgh.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 07:26 PM

Awkard justaposition. I meant I don't give a shit about those two runs, not that I don't give a shit about the passing of Mayor O'Connor. More... Mayor honored: The Pirates will wear specially designed patches on their uniforms in memory of Mayor Bob O'Connor, who passed away last Friday due to brain cancer, starting with the team's next homestand on Monday. The patch will feature a black background and the name "Bob" in gold lettering, and will be worn on the left chest of the Pirates' uniforms for the remainder of the season. "Bob was a great Pirates fan, and a strong supporter of the ballclub," said Kevin McClatchy, Pirates CEO and managing general partner. "Among many other things, he did a tremendous job in getting the city ready to host the All-Star Game. Everyone I talked to during that time commented on how great the city looked, and that was because of Bob and his efforts. We thought this would be a fitting tribute in his memory." The Pirates will also hold a moment of silence in memory of the Mayor during pregame ceremonies on Monday.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 07:27 PM

The Pirates broadcasters just gave a serious update on competitive eating. I'm speechless

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:28 PM

Walk it off Cliffy!

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 07:28 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Awkard justaposition. I meant I don't give a shit about those two runs, not that I don't give a shit about the passing of Mayor O'Connor. I was wondering why so little respect for the dead. Didn't seem like you. I also didn't realize O'Connor died in office until I read your clip.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 07:31 PM

That, by the way, is when a slide into first is appropriate.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 07:35 PM

The Pittsburgh Gazzette wrote: At City Hall last night, the process of succession began when Deputy Mayor Yarone Zober somberly crossed the hall from the mayor's office to council's office. He carried a blue folder containing a letter from acting city solicitor George Specter, advising that the post of mayor was vacant and asking if the council president would accept it. Mr. Ravenstahl, at that point still the president, opened council's door and, his face a portrait of trepidation, wordlessly accepted the folder. He then retreated to council's hallway for several minutes. Meanwhile, city officials gathered in the mayor's conference room. Council members William Peduto, Jim Motznik, Twanda Carlisle and Len Bodack assembled to the left of the conference room desk. Mr. Ravenstahl's current and former staff members gathered on the right. Administration members, including Mr. Skrinjar, Chief of Police Dominic J. Costa and Public Works Director Guy Costa, joined the gathering. Mr. Ravenstahl, with his wife, Erin Lynn, entered from a door that connects with the council chamber. Then he placed his hand on a Bible, and Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Robert C. Gallo administered the oath of office. "I, Luke Ravenstahl, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and the charter of the city, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of office to the best of my ability," he repeated after Judge Gallo. Mr. Ravenstahl gave a short speech, calling the day one "of great sorrow and grief for the entire city of Pittsburgh." He ordered flags flown at half-staff and urged residents to pray for and support the O'Connor family. He said nothing about his plans, other than to indicate that he will follow in Mr. O'Connor's footsteps. "His words and actions and deeds will serve as a model to my tenure as mayor of the city of Pittsburgh," he said. "The time will come for Pittsburgh to continue on with its mission. Now is the time for us to look back and reflect on what Mayor Bob O'Connor has meant for the city of Pittsburgh. He will be dearly missed." He took no questions but returned to the Council Chamber, an aide closing the door behind him. "Tonight, we get a new mayor, and the city has to rally around Luke Ravenstahl like it rallied around Bob O'Connor," said Mr. Peduto.

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 07:39 PM

2-0 Pirates after two innings.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 07:39 PM

Nice to see Pedro get out of that messy situation with no additional runs scoring.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:40 PM

Yeah, unlike some pitchers I know...

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 07:45 PM

Tough call at the plate by Jeff Kellogg on Valentin.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:45 PM

Pedro draws a walk.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 07:46 PM

Well, Pedro gets the calls instead. High strike zone tonight.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:53 PM

Pedro strikes out Jason Bay. Here comes X-Man.

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 07:57 PM

2 runs in the bottom of the third give the Pirates a 4-0 lead :(

Valadius Sep 15 2006 07:58 PM

Settle down Pedro!

Valadius Sep 15 2006 08:02 PM

10 more K's to 3,000 for Pedro.

Mr. Zero Sep 15 2006 08:03 PM

yum. what were those sandwiches they were assembling at the break?

Mr. Zero Sep 15 2006 08:06 PM

uh oh. hope pedro's ok.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 08:07 PM

Dookie slaps a single for the first hit of the night for the Metsies.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:07 PM

Poor Pedro! It would help if the O could get going tonight.

seawolf17 Sep 15 2006 08:08 PM

Pedro, do NOT be hurt. Do NOT.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 08:09 PM

Eh? What's going on with Pedro?

seawolf17 Sep 15 2006 08:09 PM

Gary reads the Pool. "Clinchings make for strange bedfellows."

Johnny Dickshot Sep 15 2006 08:09 PM

Mr. Zero wrote: uh oh. hope pedro's ok. He's not. Not for nothing but this shouldn't come as a surprise. The guy's been hurt 3 times this year and already tried and failed once to come back from this injury. Look, we're gonna go to the playoffs without Sanchez and without Nady, and in fact, without more than half the guys who played on this team.

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 08:10 PM

seawolf17 wrote: Gary reads the Pool. "Clinchings make for strange bedfellows." I had the same reaction.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 08:13 PM

Well it looks like something is wrong with Pedro, as Darren Oliver comes out of the pen.

seawolf17 Sep 15 2006 08:14 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: ="seawolf17"]Gary reads the Pool. "Clinchings make for strange bedfellows." I had the same reaction. That, or Steve Rogers is really Gary Cohen.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 08:18 PM

Oh, man, I'm going to check out some more Graham Parker videos.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 08:18 PM

Come on Mets! I was a toddler, wearing diapers, the last time we won the division. I want to remember this one!

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 08:21 PM

Well shit. Put your diapers back on. Your jinxing everything. Why oh why did you ever take them off?

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 08:22 PM

Good show, Oliver!

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:22 PM

C'mon! Let's kick some Pirate ass!

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 08:23 PM

Mr. Met got inside the stadium.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:25 PM

It ain't easy being Green.

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 08:25 PM

It looks like we'll be doing this all over again manana.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:27 PM

Nice play by Jack Wilson. ...but it sucks for the Mets.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:27 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: It looks like we'll be doing this all over again manana. It ain't over til its over. Hell, there are 5 innings to go and I'm sure the Bucs' bullpen can't be this good.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 08:28 PM

One inning? That's it for Oliver?

seawolf17 Sep 15 2006 08:28 PM

Let's Go As-Tros! (clap clap clapclapclap)

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:30 PM

seawolf17 wrote: Let's Go As-Tros! (clap clap clapclapclap) Astros facing the same deficit the Mets are facing. Let's do it ourselves! Lets go Mets!!!

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:32 PM

Nice looooong at-bat for Milledge. Tire this bum out!

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 08:34 PM

Nice RBI single. Note to Porn Stash - don't spend so much time looking - just run!

Valadius Sep 15 2006 08:34 PM

Thank you Jose! We're finally on the board.

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 08:38 PM

Damn - LoDuca gets thrown out arguing a called third strike. We didn't need this.

TransMonk Sep 15 2006 08:39 PM

It was a horseshit call, though.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:39 PM

Go Duke. Get 'em fired up.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 08:40 PM

Good for you, Paulie. Crap night for Jeff Kellogg. Valadius wrote: Thank you Jose! We're finally on the board. I don't want another post out of you unless it's "I have my diaper on now."

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:42 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Good for you, Paulie. Crap night for Jeff Kellogg. ="Valadius"]Thank you Jose! We're finally on the board. I don't want another post out of you unless it's "I have my diaper on now." Kinky things we didn't want to know about our fellow poster.

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 08:42 PM

The thick legged one is in to pitch.

Johnny Dickshot Sep 15 2006 08:46 PM

Valadius wrote: One inning? That's it for Oliver? This was a dumb thing to get upset about even before the pinch-hitter had the best at-bat of the game and led to a run. ]Damn - LoDuca gets thrown out arguing a called third strike. We didn't need this. We didn't not need it either. Cap'n Red Ass knows what he was doing.

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 08:47 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 15 2006 08:51 PM

There has been WAYYYYYYYY too much clinching talk today, so I give you this nice piece that was said by both a Met fan and surprisingly a Yankee fan! ]". . . we won. We don't have to pander," Sam tells them. "Please don't say that. . . ." Toby says from the other end of the room. "I'm not kidding. . . . We haven't won anything yet." "The speech is done," C.J says. "Two speeches are done," Toby tells her. "What's the second?" "I've got a speech if he wins. I've got a speech if he doesn't." "You wrote a concession?" Sam asks him. "Of course I wrote a concession. You want to tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?" "No." "Then go outside, turn around three times, and spit. What the hell is the matter with you?" "It's like 25 degrees outside. . . ." Sam sits down not taking any of this seriously. Then Josh joined the meeting and he tells him that Toby "wrote a concession speech." "Of course, he wrote a concession speech. Why wouldn't he? What possible reason would he have for not to writing a concession speech?" "The wrath from high atop the thing." "He up and said we were gonna ---" "No, you have to go outside turn around three times and curse." "Spit." "Spit and curse." "Do everything. Go!" "Go!" Getting it from both sides now, Sam gets up and flees to the freezing outdoors. When he gets back, C.J. tells him, "You can't be too careful." "I think you can," Sam mumbles.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 08:48 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: ]Damn - LoDuca gets thrown out arguing a called third strike. We didn't need this. We didn't not need it either. Cap'n Red Ass knows what he was doing. DiFelice will drive in the winning run. You heard it here first.

Valadius Sep 15 2006 08:53 PM

I wasn't getting upset about it, just surprised.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 08:56 PM

You! Diaper! Now! Nothing personal. I'm wearing what I had on the last time they clinched.

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 08:57 PM

Edgy DC wrote: You! Diaper! Now! Nothing personal. I'm wearing what I had on the last time they clinched. TOO MUCH INFORMATION!

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 09:00 PM

Nothing personal about a Manhattan College tee shirt. Came free with my season pass to see the basketball games. Batista is getting tailor-made DP balls all night. Maholm has that inside corner working to righties.

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:00 PM

Valadius wrote: 10 more K's to 3,000 for Pedro. Maybe I'll have Pedro as a Dodger in the 3,000 club card album

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:07 PM

Walk like a Man Corneillius

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 09:08 PM

Fucking DP's!

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:08 PM

THAT WAS MEANT TO MOTIVATE SHAWN NOT HIT INTO A DP!

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:10 PM

OH for the love of PETE! What is this guy, Koufax? 7-10 with a 4.28 heading into tonight Geez, this franchise and unknown Lefties...

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 09:14 PM

5-1 on a Jason Bay homer off of the thick legged one.

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 09:14 PM

Cripes!

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 09:21 PM

"If it wasn't for girls I wouldn't go to school." Dumbass!

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 09:22 PM

Yippy-yay-Reyes!!!

Johnny Dickshot Sep 15 2006 09:22 PM

Back in striking distance again.

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 09:23 PM

The Mets get a couple back in the top of the 8th - it's a 5-3 game.

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:23 PM

Willets Point wrote: "If it wasn't for girls I wouldn't go to school." Dumbass! Where was that from?

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 09:24 PM

Willets Point wrote: "If it wasn't for girls I wouldn't go to school." Dumbass! Who said that?

Valadius Sep 15 2006 09:24 PM

Keep it up Metsies!

Centerfield Sep 15 2006 09:25 PM

Saw a segment from Chris Cotter that said Pedro was ok. I want to believe him.

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:26 PM

Okay we are in the pen though, down by two. Aaron, lets keep it at 5

Johnny Dickshot Sep 15 2006 09:27 PM

They've been playing that dumb promo for Mets Kid Klubhouse all season long and the best clip they have from it is a chick saying "Welcome back to Kids Clubhouse." WTF?

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:29 PM

Feliciano, KEEP IT A TWO RUN GAME!

Valadius Sep 15 2006 09:30 PM

Double play ball, come on now!

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:30 PM

Come on Met O

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 09:31 PM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Sep 15 2006 09:32 PM

Solomon Torres is the most Pirate-sounding Pirate name. But screw him. Damned if I'm going to go down without a rally song. The Mona Lisa's sister doesn't smile She tried to pose but only for a while Leonardo sent her home Since then she has lived alone With her few belongings and a copy Of a painting of herself unhappy She is going to burn it when she's ready... Get started!! Start a fire!! Get started!! Start a fire!! Get started!! Start a fire!! Get started!! Start a fire!! Marilyn was lying all alone With an empty bottle by the phone Kennedy was not around She was cold when she was found But she'd gone where goddesses are sleeping Where the molten tongues of flame are leaping Or where the angel's hearts are heating... Get started!! Start a fire!! Get started!! Start a fire!! Get started!! Start a fire!! Get started!! Start a fire!! Joan of Arc was burning at the stake Somebody had made a big mistake She had lit a cigarette In an aiport where you get Your fingers taken off for smoking Meanwhile up the road a factory's choking The ones who killed her work there I'm not joking... Get started!! Start a fire!! Get started!! Start a fire!! Get started!! Start a fire!! Get started!! Start a fire!!

Valadius Sep 15 2006 09:31 PM

Double play executed, let's go Mets!!!

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 09:32 PM

ScarletKnight41 wrote: ="Willets Point"]"If it wasn't for girls I wouldn't go to school." Dumbass! Who said that? T-shirt of the teen Pirates fan who interfered with the ball.

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:33 PM

Hey Torres, you helped the Braves win their FINAL NL West championship! Act like that again please!

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:35 PM

[url=http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B10030LAN1993.htm]It wasn't pretty, some rookie catcher even hit two Homers...Whatever happened to that guy?[/url]

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 09:35 PM

Why we need Floyd for the post-season. He can hit a splitter.

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:36 PM

COME ON, BIG HR!

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:37 PM

Come ON PORN STACHE!

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 09:37 PM

Good eye, Greenie.

ScarletKnight41 Sep 15 2006 09:37 PM

Game over - the clincher will have to wait.

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 09:37 PM

Bad cut, Greenie.

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:38 PM

Okay, Kase, Edge, WP, complete mod mode tomorrow, NO POSTS ALLUDING TO OR BLANTANTLY TALKING ABOUT CLINCHING UNTILL CLINCHING IS AT HAND! Please can this be done? =;)

Willets Point Sep 15 2006 09:39 PM

Bite me!

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:39 PM

Astros are battling back though, 4-3 in the 5th

Edgy DC Sep 15 2006 09:41 PM

Steve, you, of all people, should know moderating is light-handed around here. How about this one? No Billie Joel ballads before, during, or after the game?

seawolf17 Sep 15 2006 09:41 PM

Nice white vest, Mex. [/sarcasm mode turned off]

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:41 PM

You want to tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 09:42 PM

Edgy DC wrote: Steve, you, of all people, should know moderating is light-handed around here. How about this one? No Billie Joel ballads before, during, or after the game? I think the wink was the SC notation of my comment

SteveJRogers Sep 15 2006 10:14 PM

Philly at Houston is a 1:40 game while we play a night game tomorrow. Swell Hamels vs Hirsch who has a 6.10 ERA Well, Saturday Saturday Saturday Night's Allright for clinching!

martin Sep 15 2006 10:18 PM

willie says pedro is fine and healthy, he is just a "warrior" and sometimes emotions come out. "it happens all the time".

ScarletKnight41 Sep 16 2006 08:13 AM

Who was it who said that he'd pay for a video of Paul LoDuca's greatest tantrums? I want that video too!

Edgy DC Sep 16 2006 08:55 AM

Cliff Floyd going down and tagging Salomon Torres' splitter last night in the ninth may have been the most encouraging thing because (a) a hot bat from Floyd is the coolest thing, (b) we've seen (in '03 and '04) when his legs are falling apart, he can still keep his swing going, but mostly (c) Torres' is a pretty good analogy to Mariano Rivera. More disappointing was Jose Valentin not turning around to bat righthanded against Torres, as he did against Rivera. As it was, Torres ate him up batting lefthanded. Torres, by the way, is a great story. He was a shuttle/fringe from 1993-1997 with only one decent season. He spent 1998-2001 in retirement, taking a part-time gig coaching Expos prospects in the Dominican. I assume he learned that splitter during that time, because he came back to the Bucs in 2002, and has mostly been a badass ever since, while pitching a ton of relief innings --- a Tekulvean workload.