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IGT May 3: Mets (Pelf) @ Dbags (Webb)

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 03 2008 06:30 AM

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I think I'm 0-3 or maybe 0-4 in IGTs so far but a) I don't really believe in Game Thread Mojo, except when I do b) They're going to win tonight 1 and 3 and on a roll. Gotta hit the road later today, so getting this one started early with selected batting stances of the Cardinals past & present.

vtmet May 03 2008 07:39 AM

I like this matchup...not necessarily thinking that Pelf is going to top Webb...but in the fact that if Pelf is a good student, he will observe the master of Pelf's own arsenal...I'm going to sound a little "Tony Robbins"-esque on this but...IMO, Brandon Webb is the ultimate pitcher for Mike Pelfrey to use as a model for his own pitching career...Right now, Pelfrey does not have anywhere near Webb's success...but Webb is also a pitcher that relies on his hard sinker, keeping the ball down, generating grounders and has the ability to throw the ball by a hitter when he needs a K...Webb has succeeded despite pitching in a park that can be very friendly to hitters... Webb's scouting report: Assets Armed with a fantastic sinker and a good fastball, Webb is a master of game management. He always battles, eats up innings, and piles up Ks. As consistent and durable as they come. Flaws On the rare occasion his sinker is off, Webb can give up the big inning. Not exactly a Gold Glover fielding his position. Career potential Ace and perennial Cy Young contender. [url]http://www2.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/players/Brandon_Webb/[/url] The "positive" part of Pelfrey's scouting report from the same site: Has a great frame for a pitcher and loads of upside. When on his game, he pitches to contact and induces a number of groundball outs.

metirish May 03 2008 11:33 AM

The Keith batting stance is great.

AG/DC May 03 2008 12:30 PM

Tom Lawless was almost unfair, until I remembered he had one great moment. I'm certain that if Keith and Ronny we're shown that, they'd pee themselves dry. Go, new media.

KC May 03 2008 12:53 PM

Reyes ss Church rf Wright 3b Beltran cf Delgado 1b Easley 2b Casanova c Chavez lf Pelfrey p Young cf Drew ss Byrnes lf Jackson 1b Upton rf Reynolds 3b Ojeda 2b Snyder c Webb p

TheOldMole May 03 2008 01:22 PM

Alou not even a day game after one night game?

TheOldMole May 03 2008 01:47 PM

Reyes not the same start as last night.

Valadius May 03 2008 01:53 PM

So far, I think the Milledge deal has worked out better for us. Church is awesome.

Zvon May 03 2008 01:55 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on May 03 2008 03:08 PM

Nice try by Wright but he doesn't get Young even if he holds on to that ball. Great diving grab tho.

Frayed Knot May 03 2008 02:06 PM

TheOldMole wrote: Alou not even a day game after one night game? He only had a game or three of rehab work and has said that stamina is going to be his biggest obstacle at the moment. Then throw in that minor fact that he's 41 and I think 4 or 5 day workweeks might be the best recipe for him, at least for the near future.

Valadius May 03 2008 02:14 PM

Casanova knocks in Beltran! Mets lead, 1-0.

metirish May 03 2008 02:29 PM

Delgado.......shit

Zvon May 03 2008 02:29 PM

aww,DAMN. If Delgado doesn't get a glove on that its an easy out. 2-1 them. Gah.

Frayed Knot May 03 2008 02:37 PM

Yeah, but little stuff like that only gets to fuck up innings when the first two batters of the frame are issued free passes. * I get to be like Mike!!

Zvon May 03 2008 02:57 PM

Beltran to lead off the fourth.

Zvon May 03 2008 03:03 PM

Webb's stuff is sick and is making me sick.

Zvon May 03 2008 03:18 PM

Single, sac, walk, and a Drew RBI bingle to left makes it 3-1. Four complete.

Zvon May 03 2008 03:47 PM

Augie Ojeda? Four RBIs? Eyecurumba. Augie doggie drives in 2 with an attempted triple. Was a great battle with Pelfrey that at bat, who made some real sweet pitches that Augie fought off. But Pelfrey finally let one drift right over the plate. Ugh. 1-5

Zvon May 03 2008 03:50 PM

2 on, 2 out. Come on Delgado. make it happen.

Zvon May 03 2008 03:52 PM

TransMonk May 03 2008 03:53 PM

Sweet!!! Delgado!!! KABOOM!!!

TheOldMole May 03 2008 03:55 PM

Zvon May 03 2008 04:06 PM

Pitcher IP PC H ER BB K Pelfrey 5.0 102 9 5 4 1 Pelfrey's line^. I feel we needed 6 from him, and failing vs. Augie doggie in the 5th was very disappointing.

Rockin' Doc May 03 2008 04:06 PM

Zvon - "2 on, 2 out. Come on Delgado. make it happen" I apologize now to Carlos for what I was thinking when I read this.

Zvon May 03 2008 04:10 PM

="Rockin' Doc"]Zvon - "2 on, 2 out. Come on Delgado. make it happen" I apologize now to Carlos for what I was thinking when I read this. Ya always gotta believe Doc.

Zvon May 03 2008 04:17 PM

Chavez and Reyes turned into fools by Qualls.

TheOldMole May 03 2008 04:18 PM

Meanwhile, Big Brown romps home.

Zvon May 03 2008 04:27 PM

Heilman, whatRyaTRYINtoDOtoME? A walk, and he hits 2 batters to load em up.

Rockin' Doc May 03 2008 04:27 PM

Unfortunately, Eight Belles finished second then in the run off after the finish collapsed after breaking both ankles. The poor horse had to euthanised where she lay on the track. Alas, that is sometimes the grim reality of horse racing.

TheOldMole May 03 2008 04:30 PM

Heilman keeps 'em in it!

Fman99 May 03 2008 04:33 PM

Let's go Mets! Try to get this thing evened up.

Zvon May 03 2008 04:37 PM

="TheOldMole"]Heilman keeps 'em in it! Good thing too. If he didn't I had some very nasty things to say. Church and Wright go down. Beltran, be big.

Zvon May 03 2008 04:45 PM

He isn't^ Sanchez in trouble right off the bat(s) in the 8th. 2 singles start the inning. On edit: 3 singles.

Rockin' Doc May 03 2008 04:51 PM

Bases loaded with no outs for the Dbacks. Sanchez needs to do some serious pitching to get out of this mess.

Fman99 May 03 2008 04:52 PM

Rockin' Doc May 03 2008 04:52 PM

A wild pitch moves everyone up a base. That isn't exactly what I had in mind there, Duaner.

Zvon May 03 2008 04:57 PM

Okay, this is officially sad. 4-7. I like how Chavez let that foul drop. Too bad they still plate that run.

Zvon May 03 2008 05:03 PM

Augie doggie makes it 6 RBI. What comes after sad? Officially speaking?

Rockin' Doc May 03 2008 05:07 PM

Zvon - "...What comes after sad? I'm not sure, but embarrassing and disgusting come to mind.

AG/DC May 03 2008 05:13 PM

Easley gets it started.

Zvon May 03 2008 05:14 PM

......do we have to put this one in the books?

AG/DC May 03 2008 05:15 PM

But.. Casanova and Chavez cooperate not.

Zvon May 03 2008 05:53 PM