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IGT - 7/3 Mets @ Rockies

Frayed Knot Jul 03 2007 10:53 AM

First of all, note the starting time: 8:05 EDT, or 6PM local time - an hour earlier than last night. Apparently there's a fireworks thing after the game and I guess Denver goes to bed early and they can't shoot off rockets past 9 o'clock or something. Vargas vs Aaron Cook (4-9, 4.70, 1.40 WHiP) We last faced Cook during the series at Shea in April where he kept us scoreless for 7 IPs (6 H, 2 BB, 2 Ks) - that game stayed scoreless thru 9 (7 IPs from OHernandez). Both teams then traded single runs in the 10th (2-out double & triple off Wagner, then an Easley HR) before Endy won it in the 12th with a bunt. Vargas's only start this year was that wacky day game in May vs the Cubs where Willie put in the scrub lineup and they proceeded to look like shit before scoring 5 in the 9th. Prior to the fireworks, Jason didn't exactly distunguish himself that day: 7 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 2 K, 0 BB

Johnny Dickshot Jul 03 2007 10:56 AM

Nobody actually lives in Denver so I doubt that fireworks aactually bother them. They are mostly holed away in fake communities like Cherry Creek and Columbine, but they will probably enjoy the fireworks from their car windows as they drive home.

Johnny Dickshot Jul 03 2007 05:36 PM

bumpy lumpy jumpy

Gwreck Jul 03 2007 05:37 PM

Moving this over here: New York Mets Reyes SS Gotay 2B Beltran CF Wright 3B Delgado 1B Green RF Castro C Vargas P Colorado Rockies Willy Taveras CF Jamey Carroll 2B Matt Holliday LF Todd Helton 1B Garrett Atkins 3B Ryan Spilborghs RF Troy Tulowitzki SS Yorvit Torrealba C Aaron Cook P Can't find confirmation but I suspect this is the game LoDuca is sitting for the suspension.

Johnny Dickshot Jul 03 2007 05:41 PM

Gotay at 2B would leave room for Valentin to be the backup catcher which I think he is. edit -- I guess Matsui only faces RHPs anymore. I guess that's OK because I root for him still.

Gwreck Jul 03 2007 05:44 PM

SNY is actually telling me that Matsui is playing tonight in Carroll's spot in the order, at 2B.

Elster88 Jul 03 2007 06:09 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Gotay at 2B would leave room for Valentin to be the backup catcher which I think he is. RedAss is serving his suspension?

Gwreck Jul 03 2007 06:17 PM

That's what I suggested just a few posts earlier, but maybe not. Just a day off for LoDuca, as per SNY.

Nymr83 Jul 03 2007 06:25 PM

like i said in the other IGT, wheres the Mets' LF? you have an 8-man lineup.

Nymr83 Jul 03 2007 06:29 PM

it's 4-2 Rockies in the 1st inning. geez.

seawolf17 Jul 03 2007 06:32 PM

Probably because we don't have a left fielder in the lineup.

seawolf17 Jul 03 2007 06:32 PM

Hey! I'm not Bobby Bonilla any more! Whew.

iramets Jul 03 2007 06:36 PM

seawolf17 wrote: Probably because we don't have a left fielder in the lineup. That's got to be right, though: I checked [url=http://cybermessageboard.ehost.com/getalife/viewtopic.php?t=6767] here[/url], too, and that exactly what it said.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 03 2007 06:53 PM

Who's the idiot who predicted that Vargas would throw a two-hit shutout tonight?

Centerfield Jul 03 2007 07:13 PM

That's why you use Castro instead of Franco on Sunday.

Johnny Dickshot Jul 03 2007 07:34 PM

This is what happens when you're not properly prepared for battle.

metirish Jul 03 2007 07:41 PM

Yancy Street Gang wrote: Who's the idiot who predicted that Vargas would throw a two-hit shutout tonight? You were just taking the piss,right?.....

Benjamin Grimm Jul 03 2007 08:21 PM

Yes, that's right! I was taking the piss!

Johnny Dickshot Jul 03 2007 08:22 PM

Matsui is 5-5. Shove it, Met fans.

metirish Jul 03 2007 08:23 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Matsui is 5-5. Shove it, Met fans. So against the Mets he's now 9 for14,I think.

iramets Jul 03 2007 08:23 PM

You're mad at ME because he sucked donkey balls here? OE: Hey, look who I am: the [url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/2007.shtml]owner [/url]of the only winning record of any starter on the 35-48 KC Royals.

cleonjones11 Jul 03 2007 08:30 PM

Can we pleeez trade potential for proven..Milledge for Buehrle..Unless you these assclown pitchers now and then..

Frayed Knot Jul 03 2007 08:44 PM

There's been too many "it's just one of those nights" games lately.

Johnny Dickshot Jul 03 2007 09:06 PM

This was truly revolting, not just because they killed us but how. We had a lead in the first inning then shut off the engines. They fought like hell from the opening, when Taveras gave Vargas a 10 or 12 pitch battle and eventually singled, to the end when they were still making tough plays and having long ABs while we were getting thrown out jogging down the line and throwing away DP balls. To be statistically accurate, this team's "pep" is right at replacement level.

Edgy DC Jul 03 2007 09:08 PM

cleonjones11 wrote: Can we pleeez trade potential for proven..Milledge for Buehrle..Unless you these assclown pitchers now and then.. You've demanded this several times now, and refuse to support it when I call into question how this will help. I'll also ask what makes you suspect that Milledge will buy Buerle, especially when he's been hurt.

Nymr83 Jul 03 2007 09:21 PM

1. I don't think the White Sox make that trade. 2. While the recent injuries to Perez and Sosa have made us throw some crap out there, this is likely to solve itself post-break. Unless you're planning on replacing our least-effective starter (GLAVINE) with Buehrle, I'm not sure how Buehrle helps this team much right now. It makes t he playoff rotation stronger, but lets get there. trade for a LFer

Elster88 Jul 03 2007 09:48 PM

I think it might be time to end The Jason Vargas Experiment. Not that I have a strong suggestion on who to replace him with the next time we need an emergency starter. Dave Williams?

Elster88 Jul 03 2007 09:49 PM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Matsui is 5-5. Shove it, Met fans. At least we don't need a second baseman or a solid #2 batter...(sc = high) Let me again extend my gratitude to any Met fan who made his games at Shea a living hell. Thanks a lot, assholes.

iramets Jul 04 2007 07:27 AM

Elster88 wrote: ="Johnny Dickshot"]Matsui is 5-5. Shove it, Met fans. At least we don't need a second baseman or a solid #2 batter...(sc = high) Let me again extend my gratitude to any Met fan who made his games at Shea a living hell. Thanks a lot, assholes. Why on earth would you think he could hit a lick here, or cover more ground at second base than your average earthworm? What, he didn't get a fair shot at playing second for the Mets? We should have let him screw up a few more games, and play atrociously even longer than we did?

Edgy DC Jul 04 2007 09:27 AM

I'm certain his argument is with the booing patrons, not the loss-cutting management.

Centerfield Jul 04 2007 11:48 AM

I'm sick of seeing the other team's starter go into the 8th with 75 pitches. This team needs to learn to make the pitchers work a little. They're playing like donkey piss.

Elster88 Jul 04 2007 02:13 PM

The Mets are 13th in the majors in walks. 7th in the NL.