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IGT, Game Eight, 4/10: Bring It Home

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 09:48 AM

I'm the hot hand with starting IGTs, so you've got to keep feeding me the ball until I cool off. John Maine had a bad first start. Adam Eaton had a good one. I think we all know John is the superior pitcher and tonight will begin the statistical correction.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2008 09:55 AM

Wow, what a gay promo. No wonder we took it all that year.

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 09:56 AM

How much more gayer could it be?

seawolf17 Apr 10 2008 09:58 AM

None. None more gay.

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 10:00 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 10 2008 10:02 AM

Well, technically, not quite. It could be as gay as Lunchbucket's posts in the Top Chef Chicago thread, but that's about it.

Farmer Ted Apr 10 2008 10:01 AM

Noted theold 7:30 start time which Mex hated...conflicted with his evening social agenda.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2008 10:10 AM

="AG/DC"]Well, technically, not quite. It could be as gay as Lunchbucket's posts in the Top Chef Chicago thread, but that's about it. I don't see what's so gay about lesbian chefs.

soupcan Apr 10 2008 10:26 AM

Okay - how about your 'Project Runway' posts then?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2008 10:43 AM

soupcan wrote: Okay - how about your 'Project Runway' posts then? Gayer than that promo? Look again at the choreeographed high-five at the end!

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2008 11:00 AM

AG/DC wrote: How much more gayer could it be? It could have had Piazza in it.

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 11:08 AM

Stop the homophobia. John Maine going tonight.

holychicken Apr 10 2008 11:11 AM

soupcan wrote: Okay - how about your 'Project Runway' posts then? Hey hey. . .slow down there, killer. There is absolutely nothing gay about project runway. . . except for possibly everything. . . other than the models and Tiki Barber. . . maybe even some of them. . . and Nina Garcia, fashion director of Elle magazine. . . okay, I am going to stop now.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2008 11:11 AM

Yeah guys.

metirish Apr 10 2008 11:38 AM

No way Tim Gunn is gay . And the fact that "Project Runway" is moving to the Lifetime channel makes it less gay.

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2008 11:42 AM

So let me get this straight (no pun intended) - Bravo replaces 'Queen Eye' with another show and actually gets MORE gay? Maybe they should just change the name os the station from 'Bravo' to 'Fabulous'

Number 6 Apr 10 2008 12:37 PM

This is what happens when the IGT starts at 10:30. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Farmer Ted Apr 10 2008 01:08 PM

American Idol, for a while, was Gay Central. I believe only the 16-year old Archuleta kid expresses gayliness now. I'm just sayin.

Valadius Apr 10 2008 01:49 PM

I can't make out what the hell they're saying in the beginning of the promo. All I hear is "blamana, strong enough, tough and blah, lamana!"

holychicken Apr 10 2008 03:35 PM

This thread worries me. . . Just make it work.

TransMonk Apr 10 2008 05:18 PM

holychicken wrote: Just make it work. I would vote for that as the 2008 New York Mets team slogan.

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2008 05:19 PM

]Just make it work Well, we do have the teamwork to make the dream work. Game Time: Same set-up as last night. No Rollins again for Philly. Also Coste in for Ruiz behind the dish. Victorino singles to lead off but is doubled off on an infield fly/hit-and-run then Utley skies to deep LF

Zvon Apr 10 2008 05:20 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 10 2008 05:22 PM

Frayed Knot wrote: Maybe they should just change the name os the station from 'Bravo' to 'Fabulous' Lmao. Lottsa laughs here but this takes the cake. I love those old promos you homos. That was a wacky DP in the Phillie 1st. Thank you for swinging the bat Mr Bruntlett.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 05:21 PM

TransMonk wrote: ="holychicken"]Just make it work. I would vote for that as the 2008 New York Mets team slogan. That may take the cake away from F.K. ^ lol

Zvon Apr 10 2008 05:25 PM

Hate to say Eaton looked very good in the 1st. 1-2-3 on 8 pitches, 1 K.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2008 05:25 PM

I like seeing Pagan hitting second instead of Castillo. Can we keep it that way when (or if) Luis returns?

metirish Apr 10 2008 05:41 PM

Gary again talking about the wind tunnels now at Shea with the new structure, thinks it's possible that they are blowing in and out...amazin.

holychicken Apr 10 2008 05:53 PM

At least reyes didn't pop that last one up.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:04 PM

oooooooh, Wright was badly fooled on that excellent curve from Eaton. He knew it too. Lets get something goin here Beltran.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:05 PM

He draws the walk and we got 2 on, 1 away.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:10 PM

Gonna have to start whippin up some Church graphics. Ryan with the looping single to drive in 2.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:13 PM

Good play by Bruntlett, a backhand stab in the hole, throw and force at second, ends the rallyness. 2-0 Mets. Ill take it.

willpie Apr 10 2008 06:28 PM

What a throw by Schneider to gun the speedy Victorino! That was hot.

TheOldMole Apr 10 2008 06:29 PM

Easley upended on a hustling play - looks OK.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:30 PM

Schneider throws out Victorino trying to steal 2nd. Nice throw, just in time. Nice block and tag by Reyes.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:33 PM

TheOldMole wrote: Easley upended on a hustling play - looks OK. Utley got the worst a that. Crap, he's ok too. Maine walks Howard and its Burrell up with 2 on,2 out.

TheOldMole Apr 10 2008 06:34 PM

Walks are bad. Rick agrees.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:35 PM

Ugh, walks Burrell to load em. Come on Maine, settle down. Plate hasn't moved.

Nymr83 Apr 10 2008 06:36 PM

Schneider really gunned down Victorino there. It will still annoy me when he is allowed to hit for himself in big spots but if he can keep gunning runners down I'll be happier.

themetfairy Apr 10 2008 06:36 PM

Whew!

Nymr83 Apr 10 2008 06:40 PM

Pafan gets it started with a double! DON'T strand him!

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:40 PM

themetfairy wrote: Whew! My sentiments exactly. And Pagan leads off with a double down the left field line. eVeRyBoDyClApYoHaNdS!

Nymr83 Apr 10 2008 06:43 PM

Beltran drives him in with only his 2nd RBI of the year.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2008 06:45 PM

Do we try to squeeze another inning out of Maine? (He's thrown 85 pitches.) I'm inclined to say no.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:47 PM

Big ribby by Beltran. ______off topic alert___ This is supposed to be your avatar Nymr83. Ill have to have a word with the managment.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:50 PM

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Do we try to squeeze another inning out of Maine? (He's thrown 85 pitches.) I'm inclined to say no. I say let him start the inning. Only up to 85 pitches. Any bumps in the road get him outta there. Coste throws out Beltran trying to steal 2nd, dagblammitt!

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2008 06:57 PM

A homer and a double. Get him out of there!

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2008 06:57 PM

And in comes Feliciano.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 06:57 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 10 2008 07:02 PM

Id call the lead off double by Coste a bump. Feliciano comes on. on edit--I had left the room,...and a homer..yikes. On further edit...by Feliz..yowzers. Over-editing: thats bumps (plural)

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2008 07:00 PM

A walk puts the tying run on base. Top of the order, none out. Fingers crossed for a triple play.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2008 07:01 PM

Victorino strikes out to end all hope of a triple play. Let's turn two instead!

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:03 PM

OO00OOO, nice curve ball rings up the bearded Bruntlett. 2 out. Utley

themetfairy Apr 10 2008 07:06 PM

I said it before and I'll say it again, Whew!

Nymr83 Apr 10 2008 07:06 PM

what an outing for Feliciano!

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 07:07 PM

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:08 PM

After the walk by Werth who hit for Dobbs who hit for Eaton, Feliciano masterfully strikes out the side. Reeeeeeeeeeeal nice job. Now that Eatons out its time to break this game open. 3-1 Metropolitans.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2008 07:08 PM

Order a Schaefer for Pedro F.!

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:11 PM

Easley does it! Doubles.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 10 2008 07:14 PM

And Schneider lines out. Anderson bats for Feliciano. Looks like we're aligned for Heilman in the 8th and Wagner in the 9th.

Triple Dee Apr 10 2008 07:16 PM

Just tuning in -- I see Shea has been Midwesternized again with those cheesy homer hankies.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:19 PM

What a great at bat by Marlon. Ended up grounding out sharply to 2nd but he made Madson work.

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 07:21 PM

Bring it home, Aaron.

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 07:22 PM

I didn't mean it that way.

themetfairy Apr 10 2008 07:23 PM

Shit!

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:23 PM

AG/DC wrote: I didn't mean it that way. lol. man Howard CRUUUUUSHED that.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:29 PM

Ugh,..1st and 3rd, no out. Heilmans gonna give it away. :(

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 07:30 PM

Tie game.

themetfairy Apr 10 2008 07:32 PM

Blech :(

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 07:34 PM

Okay, brand new game with the top of the lineup up, LETS GO! Everybody Clap Your Hands! =;)

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:36 PM

Damn. FAIL Aaron. 3-3. Maine gets a NoD

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:40 PM

Regardless of what Aaron did there, I think you were right Ben. Maine should not have started the 7th inning.

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 07:40 PM

Carlos, disrespect. Disrespect, meet Carlos.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:41 PM

Lets get the lead right back guys. 1st and 2nd, Beltran up..

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 07:42 PM

Zvon wrote: Regardless of what Aaron did there, I think you were right Ben. Maine should not have started the 7th inning. Suddenly, we have huge confidence in stretching the bullpen?

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 07:47 PM

Modestly deep fly, Carlos. All I was looking for.

Fman99 Apr 10 2008 07:47 PM

Damn. Wasted opportunity there.

batmagadanleadoff Apr 10 2008 07:48 PM

Why oh why oh why does Randolph love to sacrifice with the meat of the order coming up?

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:49 PM Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Apr 10 2008 07:56 PM

AG/DC wrote: ="Zvon"]Regardless of what Aaron did there, I think you were right Ben. Maine should not have started the 7th inning. Suddenly, we have huge confidence in stretching the bullpen? Well, I say that with hindsight. I just think Ben made the right call there. If I was managing, I would have kept Maine in. Tho I woulda pulled him after the bomb, not that it ended up mattering. On edit: and I shouldnt have said regardless..lol. The 2 runs Aaron allowed were bad,..badbadbadbadbad. Phils get out of the Met threat. After a double steal by Reyes and Wright, Beltran and Delgado cant gEtErDuN.

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 07:50 PM

Anyone know who was the countdown flipper tonight?

Zvon Apr 10 2008 07:53 PM

="SteveJRogers"]Anyone know who was the countdown flipper tonight? ? ^Translated--whats a countdown flipper?

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 07:59 PM

There is a countdown clock right now in center. Every single home game, before the start, the Mets bring out someone to remove the previous number. The Shea family did it opening day, Mr. Met did it last night, who did it tonight to move it to 78?

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 08:00 PM

One option, though I don't want to make a living selling it to Mets fans, would have been be to have the Show pitch to Howard.

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 08:00 PM

Time for Church to do a Pujols imitation!

Zvon Apr 10 2008 08:03 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: There is a countdown clock right now in center. Every single home game, before the start, the Mets bring out someone to remove the previous number. The Shea family did it opening day, Mr. Met did it last night, who did it tonight to move it to 78? Not me. Im gonna shed one tear a home game. *sob* < a tear for Shea.

*62 Apr 10 2008 08:09 PM

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Why oh why oh why does Randolph love to sacrifice with the meat of the order coming up? To take the bat out of Wright's hands, of course. Willie panicked and pooped the bed there, with an assist from Sir Carlos the Younger. How deflating.

Gwreck Apr 10 2008 08:10 PM

SteveJRogers wrote: There is a countdown clock right now in center. Every single home game, before the start, the Mets bring out someone to remove the previous number. The Shea family did it opening day, Mr. Met did it last night, who did it tonight to move it to 78? They showed them at the beginning of the SNY broadcast but did not identify them.

soupcan Apr 10 2008 08:11 PM

Check StevieJeets 'Official Countdown' thread.

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 08:15 PM

Gwreck wrote: ="SteveJRogers"]There is a countdown clock right now in center. Every single home game, before the start, the Mets bring out someone to remove the previous number. The Shea family did it opening day, Mr. Met did it last night, who did it tonight to move it to 78? They showed them at the beginning of the SNY broadcast but did not identify them. Just went to the MLB Press Box page, checked the Game Notes for this afternoon, and turns out they were some reps for the sponsor of the countdown clock.

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2008 08:19 PM

OK, top of the lineup vs the 87 year old Rudy Seanez. This game ends NOW!!!

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2008 08:20 PM

soupcan wrote: Check StevieJeets 'Official Countdown' thread. Gotta distinguish it from any unofficial countdown threads. * OMG, I'm Johnny Franco!!

batmagadanleadoff Apr 10 2008 08:28 PM

Wright's on second with two outs. Tie game. Extra innings. Maybe Randolph'll sacrifice here.

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 08:30 PM

Beltran, I'm feeling bothered.

themetfairy Apr 10 2008 08:37 PM

I just remembered - I hat baseball.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 08:38 PM

Sure am glad we got Schneider for his fielding. I bunt 3 feet in front of him.Yikes. Its called a single. Phils threatening with 2 on, 1 out, and Smith will exit as Utley comes to the plate. Its Show time.

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 08:39 PM

Tall order for Show.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 08:41 PM

If he ever wanted to turn the boo's to cheers, now would be the time.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 08:43 PM

YES!

themetfairy Apr 10 2008 08:43 PM

Time to exhale - double play!

Frayed Knot Apr 10 2008 08:43 PM

Win, Place & SHOW!!

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 08:44 PM

On with the Show.

batmagadanleadoff Apr 10 2008 08:45 PM

Delgado leads off the bottom of the 11th. Time for a sacrifice.

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 08:46 PM

Time for Carlos to be Merciless!

batmagadanleadoff Apr 10 2008 08:49 PM

Delgado strikes outs and it's all Randolph's fault for letting him swing away. This wouldn'ta happened ih he'da sacrificed. Now Church's up and he'd better be sac bunting.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 08:50 PM

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Delgado leads off the bottom of the 11th. Time for a sacrifice. lol. Man, Dads looked weak on that strike 3 curve. And Church swings at high carp. And the next guy hits an easley fly out to center.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 08:59 PM

Mets have the deeper bench at this point. There's Chavez, Clark, Casanova. Castillo if someone can wheel him out there. Phils only have the catcher Ruiz. We should win this game. OOO, double switch time. Show and Church out, Sosa and Clark in.

metirish Apr 10 2008 09:01 PM

Really cool to see Schoeneweis get cheered of the field , a job well done.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 09:02 PM

Sosa, one pitch, outta the inning. Nice.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 09:02 PM

metirish wrote: Really cool to see Schoeneweis get cheered of the field , a job well done. agreed.

Valadius Apr 10 2008 09:04 PM

This game has lasted long enough. Let's win this thing!

Fman99 Apr 10 2008 09:07 PM

Let's see Flash get "touched by an Angel."

Zvon Apr 10 2008 09:08 PM

Reyes with a 2 out doubloom(c).

Fman99 Apr 10 2008 09:08 PM

WOO HOO! What a game!

Nymr83 Apr 10 2008 09:08 PM

PAGAN DRIVES HOME REYES AND THE METS WIN!!!

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 09:09 PM

Pagan: Mets MVP. Sosa: One-pitch win.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 09:09 PM

PAGAN DRIVES HIM HOME!!!!!! WOOHOOO Game oveh. wow-they almost got Reyes at home.

themetfairy Apr 10 2008 09:09 PM

Fman99 wrote: Let's see Flash get "touched by an Angel." Good call 99! I like baseball again :)

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 09:09 PM

PUT THAT IN YOUR BOOKS!

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 09:10 PM

Call could have gone either way.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 09:11 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 10 2008 09:12 PM

metsguyinmichigan Apr 10 2008 09:11 PM

I like Pagan so far!

Valadius Apr 10 2008 09:11 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 10 2008 09:11 PM

metsmarathon Apr 10 2008 09:11 PM

jose needs some sliding into home plate lessons. he made that into a much closer play than it shoulda been...

Zvon Apr 10 2008 09:14 PM

AG/DC wrote: Call could have gone either way. Your right. Coste kneed him off the plate and he slid foward and palmed the dish, the tag being obscured...he very well could have been actually out. But Ill take it.

Zvon Apr 10 2008 09:18 PM

A top view of the bunt that I got on Schneider's case about was more like 3 yards down the 3rd baseline, and a harder looking play than the deceiving front view. So I apologize to Mr Schneider.

holychicken Apr 10 2008 09:21 PM

Christopher Lloyd drives in Reyes to win it! WOOT! I happy for the win. . . but that was a freaking gut wrenching game. So many wasted opportunities (especially by Beltran), weak offense and to have Heilman crap the bed again is not all that comforting. We were also extremely lucky that the phils went 0-12 w/ RiSP. Oh well, I will sleep well tonight.

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 09:22 PM

Christopher Lloyd? Not getting the reference.

Triple Dee Apr 10 2008 09:24 PM

"Angels in the Outfield"

SteveJRogers Apr 10 2008 09:28 PM

AHHHHHHHHHHH

AG/DC Apr 10 2008 09:36 PM

Call my thread-starting promo gay at your peril.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2008 09:38 PM

Missed this game on the net while Ms. Lunch did the taxes. Great game, offense drives me crazy, Reyes was out, bullpen was terrific.

Triple Dee Apr 10 2008 09:42 PM

Not to try to influence anybody's Schaefer votes or anything, but Feliciano and the Show pitched huge innings in relief facing the heart of the Phils line-up. Beltran is as frustrating as hell to watch, sometimes.

Number 6 Apr 10 2008 10:19 PM

Dear Willie and RP: I'm sorry for being mean to you the other day. You know that Show is a specialist at this point, and what Jorge Sosa's ideal role is. You have the appropriate amount of faith in Joe Smith, and you know the best times to use him. You know your pen. I'll try to lay off you for a while now, although I can't really promise anything. Your friend, Number 6

Fman99 Apr 11 2008 06:44 AM

Triple Dee wrote: Not to try to influence anybody's Schaefer votes or anything, but Feliciano and the Show pitched huge innings in relief facing the heart of the Phils line-up. Beltran is as frustrating as hell to watch, sometimes. I would agree on all counts. Aside from Heilman the bullpen performed admirably.

soupcan Apr 11 2008 07:09 AM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Reyes was out, bullpen was terrific. Agree - he was out.

Farmer Ted Apr 11 2008 07:12 AM

The Mets are 2-0 since Bucket posted Big Al's Air Strip story. Good Karma.

holychicken Apr 11 2008 07:22 AM

SteveJRogers wrote: AHHHHHHHHHHH Yeah, it was stupid. I couldn't resist tho.

Farmer Ted Apr 11 2008 07:27 AM

The Philly Press is taking swipes at the Phillies players already. Tongue-in-cheek, perhaps. But probably not warranted this early in the season in the morning rags. Morning Bytes: Phillies need to relax, smile, shave By Frank Fitzpatrick Inquirer Sports Columnist Here are some early-season observations about some Phillies: Jimmy Rollins: If he's hurt, they're dead. Suggestion: Don't come back until the ankle's OK. Shane Victorino: Maybe he ought to change his first name to Chase. He's got six hits and just two walks in 37 at-bats and seems intent on flailing at anything in the ballpark's zip code. Suggestion: Bunts, ground balls. Chase Utley: He remains an offensive machine, but now we know why he's named Chase. It's what he does after ground balls bound away. Suggestion: left field when Pat Burrell departs. Ryan Howard: He's lunging overanxiously at the ball again, displaying more impatience than Larry Bowa at the ballet. Suggestion: Relax, you're making $10 million. Pat Burrell: There is nothing to complain about here except his speed, which approximates Jackie Gleason's. Amazingly, this Travis Lee disciple even showed some emotion last week, pumping his fist after a double. Suggestion: Smile. Geoff Jenkins: He seems like a good pickup, though his arm looks weaker than Charlie Manuel's grammar. Suggestion: Shave. Pedro Feliz: Seems like the tools are there, but, frankly, if he doesn't get his act together soon, Philly fans are going to make him feel more like Pedro Triste. Suggestion: Learn to hit a breaking ball. Carlos Ruiz: We like him behind the plate, but he's another guy who needs to mix in an occasional walk. He seems to have warning-track power everywhere but Citizens Bank Park. Suggestion: Shorten the stroke. Eric Bruntlett: He apparently got infield tutoring from Roberto Duran. Suggestion: Play deep. Brett Myers: His woe-is-me body language mirrored his two disappointing starts. Suggestion: Calm down, slow down. Jamie Moyer: With just a little help from umpires, this mound Methuselah can still get hitters out. Suggestion: Try the early-bird special at the Melrose Diner. Kyle Kendrick: I haven't seen this much nibbling since my rabbit died. Suggestion: Don't ask about Marty Bystrom.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 11 2008 07:27 AM

Farmer Ted wrote: The Mets are 2-0 since Bucket posted Big Al's Air Strip story. Good Karma. Edgy is taking credit for this streak with his Youtube Metgayporn collection.

AG/DC Apr 11 2008 07:41 AM

="holychicken"]Christopher Lloyd drives in Reyes to win it! WOOT! I happy for the win. . . but that was a freaking gut wrenching game. So many wasted opportunities (especially by Beltran), weak offense and to have Heilman crap the bed again is not all that comforting. We were also extremely lucky that the phils went 0-12 w/ RiSP. Oh well, I will sleep well tonight. Got to give some credit to the pitchers there.

soupcan Apr 11 2008 07:42 AM

] Jimmy Rollins: If he's hurt, they're dead. Suggestion: Don't come back until the ankle's OK. Duh. ]Chase Utley: He remains an offensive machine, but now we know why he's named Chase. It's what he does after ground balls bound away. Suggestion: left field when Pat Burrell departs. Tough crowd. Chase Utley scares me more than other player on that team. Criticizing his defense? Geez. ]Pat Burrell: There is nothing to complain about here except his speed, which approximates Jackie Gleason's. Amazingly, this Travis Lee disciple even showed some emotion last week, pumping his fist after a double. Suggestion: Smile. I think the Mets contained The Bat pretty well this series. ]Geoff Jenkins: He seems like a good pickup, though his arm looks weaker than Charlie Manuel's grammar. Suggestion: Shave. Not funny. ]Pedro Feliz: Seems like the tools are there, but, frankly, if he doesn't get his act together soon, Philly fans are going to make him feel more like Pedro Triste. Suggestion: Learn to hit a breaking ball. Wow, was this written before or after last night's homerun? ]Eric Bruntlett: He apparently got infield tutoring from Roberto Duran. Suggestion: Play deep. Cheap shot. ]Jamie Moyer: With just a little help from umpires, this mound Methuselah can still get hitters out. Suggestion: Try the early-bird special at the Melrose Diner. Not funny.

AG/DC Apr 11 2008 07:48 AM

I don't get the Duran reference. He wants "no mas" to do with grounders? If you're going to reach back over twenty years for a reference, make it stick. I mean, that's so Mork-calling-Orson.

Frayed Knot Apr 11 2008 07:52 AM

]I don't get the Duran reference. He wants "no mas" to do with grounders? Hands of Stone The line about Utley's defense is the only one that really means anything (assuming that he's being totally serious). He did look a bit slow on some grounders over the last few days, although I never thought of him as a defensive detriment before. But if he truly is on the road to becoming poor enough to consider a switch to a corner OF position that's something that'll diminish his value a bit even though he's got enough bat to play anywhere for the time being.

AG/DC Apr 11 2008 07:59 AM

Frayed Knot wrote: ]I don't get the Duran reference. He wants "no mas" to do with grounders? Hands of Stone Of course. Manos de piedra. References eluding me like... well, like grounders eluding Bruntlett.